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Vacation Home on the Betsie River

Riverfront vacation home with kitchen and patio

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Vacation Home on the Betsie River (Thompsonville)
Escape to this spacious vacation home, nestled on 3.5 wooded acres in Northwest Michigan. With four bedrooms, a large kitchen, and game room, it's perfect for groups of all sizes to unwind and enjoy activities like kayaking or visiting a nearby distillery.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 15223 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
The current price is SAR 1,126
SAR 2,256 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 January 2026

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Vacation Home on the Betsie River

This spacious vacation home is 2400 square feet. It has 4 Bedrooms, 4 Baths, with a large kitchen, four-season room and game room on 3.5 wooded acres. Located close to so many things to do! Lake Michigan's beaches, Golf, Kayaking, Distillery, Winery, Casino to name a few. Perfect for groups - large or small. This house will accommodate families, couples or groups who want to get away and experience one of the most beautiful parts of Northwest Michigan.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: Smoking allowed outside house only.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On a river

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Foosball table
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,400 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 24

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
If any furniture is rearranged during your stay, please return to its original position.
Put full bags of recycling and kitchen trash in the back room of the basement.
Please do not strip the beds. Leave blankets/pillows on the bed and bed unmade.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking allowed outside house only.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Vacation Home on the Betsie River Private vacation home
Vacation Home on the Betsie River Thompsonville
Vacation On The Betsie River
Vacation On The Betsie River
Vacation Home on the Betsie River Thompsonville
Vacation Home on the Betsie River Private vacation home

About the neighborhood

Map
Thompsonville, MI

What's nearby

  • Crystal Mountain - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore - 30 min drive - 37.9 km
  • Little River Casino - 36 min drive - 52.7 km
  • Caberfae Peaks Ski & Golf - 39 min drive - 61.1 km
  • Front Street - 44 min drive - 61.1 km

Getting around

  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Rosie's Country Cafe - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Iron Fish Distillery - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Thistle Pub & Grill @ Crystal Mountain - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪A. Papano's Pizza - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪The 231 Bar & Grill - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Vacation Home on the Betsie River pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Vacation Home on the Betsie River ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Vacation Home on the Betsie River ?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Vacation Home on the Betsie River located?

This family-friendly Thompsonville vacation home is located on a river, within 3 mi (5 km) of Crystal Mountain and Michigan Legacy Art Park. Misty Acres Preserve and Iron Fish Distillery are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Vacation Home on the Betsie River Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 144 out of 148 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 148 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 148 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 148 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 148 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Kim R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Being on the river was awesome. Peaceful and relaxing. Camp fire was so fun. We cooked hotdogs and smores.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Prudence J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Home was well maintained and stocked with everything you could possibly need from first aid stuff (band-aids, heating pads & ibuprofen) to off property enjoyment (beach toys, chairs & towels). Plus, every kitchen appliance you could imagine.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Louie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Golf trip

Perfect spot for four
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shelly C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had the absolute best time! The house was large enough for our whole family, including kids and grandkids. The kitchen had literally everything that you could possibly need. The setting is tranquil, with the river running behind the house. The house is 20 minutes from Frankfort, a nice little beach town with a great beach. We also visited Empire Beach and Glen Arbor.They had beach chairs, toys and everything you would need for outdoor activities. We made s’mores by the fire pit that had plenty of chairs and firewood. Everyone really enjoyed themselves and we would highly recommend a stay at the River house! It was the perfect vacation for our family!!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent property!

Wonderful stay! Beautiful clean property, hosts were amazing!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kim R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

River House

The house was so clean and stocked with everything anyone would need inside and out. The bedrooms were big and a spacious kitchen as well. We had a 3 and 4 year old who were entertained by catching and releasing frogs from the little pond in the front yard. The property was large and had great river frontage. The owners were wonderful and we would definitely rent this place again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ski weekend

Great rental with plenty of space. Had an amazing time playing games and watching movies when not we were not skiing. Will definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Family House

Great property for privacy, views, and river watching.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charlene D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ski weekend

Had the best time here at the house. It was our second time renting. All the amenities were great. Made fun memories and would love to comeback again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren W., Where do you live?

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect gathering place

We enjoyed our stay. It was very comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Annual Crystal Mountain NYE Trip

Great location only a mile from the ski resort and on the river. Large enough for 3 families and almost every room had its own bathroom with shower. Everyone enjoyed the game room in the basement.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful place for a winter getaway.

Our families had a wonderful time staying here. The home is beautiful with lots of space and amenities. Location to Crystal Mountain for snowboarding was perfect.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Will B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very nice

Quiet, lots of room. Very nice setup for families. On the Betsie river and close to all kinds of activities. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colleen F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great vacation getaway!

the house and property were beautiful. So many amenities that I did not expect. Would definitely recommend this rental to anybody.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kurt G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Staff Retreat

The home was a great, peaceful place for our staff retreat. The owners we great to work with and very accommodating. There was plenty of room for us all inside and outside. The home was clean and well cared for.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brad W., Muskegon USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great spot!!

We will definitely be back. House was nice sized for the 3 families that went and more than suited our needs
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brenda R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful home and excellent hosts!!

We had 13 family members stay here and there was more than enough room for everyone! Hosts are extremely nice and accomidating! House is beautiful, clean and well stocked. Kids loved the river! clean and well stocked.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Larry A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place

Everything was as described. We had a great time.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful get away!

Everything was wonderful! Can’t say enough good things. Home was just right!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Restful

Beautiful location! Perfect for our family celebration. Kitchen was beautiful and had everything needed for our stay! Looking forward to returning for an extended vacation!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

bobby b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Brewer Annual Family Vacation

*Enjoyed and loved the location on the river *Convenient to Lake Michigan beaches *Many wonderful memories as a family Frogging, Fishing (but didn't catch much) swimming, Campfires ( thanks for providing the wood), playing cards at the large dining table ,and pool
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mallory M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful place for family fun!

This river house had plenty of room for the 6 of us and lots of fun activities downstairs for the kids after skiiing. Literally a min drive from the mountain!! We loved this place!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jean E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place

We had nine adult paddlers Who thoroughly enjoyed themselves at the river house. We were able to spread out comfortably and appreciate how well stocked they have it. 2nd time that we have stayed there so we can paddle the rivers in the area. Beautiful setting.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tammy V., Saginaw

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful property

House was clean and well taken care of. Perfect location for relaxing and reconnecting with family. Host was very quick to respond and the price was great for the rental . I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Terrific family spot

River House was perfect for our 3 generational family gathering of twelve. It was spotlessly clean, comfortable and spacious. There is plenty of room to spread out, and large enough kitchen and dining areas to easily accommodate everyone. We like to cook meals from scratch and found the kitchen beautifully provisioned with plenty of work space and helpful labels to find what we needed. With its proximity to MI-115, it's convenient to many wonderful activities and destinations. Yet it feels very secluded and private, tucked into the woods overlooking the river. We especially appreciated having four bathrooms, the sunroom and game room, the second fridge, the baby equipment, and the lovely swing by the river. The owners were very welcoming to work with and always responded promptly to questions. We highly recommend it.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025