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Cabin on the Betsie River near Crystal Mountain with Excellent Fishing, Kayaking

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Nestled in a private, wooded setting on the Betsie River, this cabin offers an escape to nature. Spend evenings gathered around the outdoor fire pit or watch kayakers go by from the river steps. Enjoy quality time with loved ones in the open floor plan and fully stocked kitchen, then relax on the large wraparound deck.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

6 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 18195 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

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About this property

Cabin on the Betsie River near Crystal Mountain with Excellent Fishing, Kayaking

  • Escape to The Betsie River Cabin, a stunning four-season retreat nestled in a private, wooded setting along the serene Betsie River. Perfect for large groups planning a ski or snowmobiling trip, this 6-bedroom haven sleeps up to 18, featuring a spacious kids’ room, 2.5 baths, and an open floor plan designed for connection after a day hiking in the woods, fishing in the river or golfing at Crystal Mountain.
    Inside: Warmth and Gathering
    Gather your group and cozy up by the magnificent, stacked-stone wood-burning fireplace in the living room. The open floor plan ensures everyone stays connected. Whip up hearty winter meals in the fully stocked kitchen, then gather around the large dining table for a festive meal or game night. Evenings are best spent relaxing with a cup of cocoa, enjoying the peaceful, snow-covered landscape visible through the large windows.
    Outside: Winter Wonderland
    Step outside to your private riverfront oasis, now transformed into a magical, snow-dusted landscape. While the river slows, the fun doesn’t stop—enjoy peaceful walks, snowshoeing, or simply unwinding by the outdoor fire pit under the crisp, starry winter sky. Kids will still love the playset (snow permitting!) and available indoor games.
    Prime Location for Winter Adventure
    The cabin is perfectly situated for all the best Northern Michigan winter adventures:
    * Crystal Mountain Resort (Just 4 miles!): Hit the slopes for skiing, snowboarding, or tubing, or enjoy the full-service spa.
    * Snowmobile Trails: Easy access to nearby trails for a day of exploring the Manistee National Forest.
    * Iron Fish Distillery (1 mile away): Warm up with a tasting of locally crafted spirits.
    * Frankfort & Lake Michigan (25 minutes): Take a scenic winter drive to enjoy the quiet, stunning beauty of the frozen shoreline.
    Book your cozy winter weekend retreat—or a full week of snowy adventure—and make cherished memories at this Betsie River gem!
    Please note: No smoking or pets; primary renter must be 25+.

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Gas grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Foosball table
  • Kayak
  • Snow sports gear
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances 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: 2,100 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Contactless check-out

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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

About the area

Located in Thompsonville, this holiday home is on a river. Iron Fish Distillery and Crystal Mountain are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and Lake Michigan. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing, snowboarding and skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling. Visit our Thompsonville travel guide
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Thompsonville, MI

What's nearby

  • Lake cabins abandoned on coast during winter with frozen lake
    Crystal Mountain
    7 min drive - 8.3 km
  • Mountain Ridge Golf Course
    9 min drive - 10.5 km
  • Michigan Legacy Art Park
    11 min drive - 11.2 km
  • Glovers Lake
    12 min drive - 12.7 km
  • Iron Fish Distillery
    14 min drive - 10.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • The Thistle Pub & Grill @ Crystal Mountain
    7 min drive
  • Rosie's Country Cafe
    6 min drive
  • Waffle Cabin
    6 min drive
  • Iron Fish Distillery
    5 min drive
  • The Yurt
    11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cabin on the Betsie River near Crystal Mountain with Excellent Fishing, Kayaking pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Cabin on the Betsie River near Crystal Mountain with Excellent Fishing, Kayaking?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cabin on the Betsie River near Crystal Mountain with Excellent Fishing, Kayaking?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cabin on the Betsie River near Crystal Mountain with Excellent Fishing, Kayaking?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cabin on the Betsie River near Crystal Mountain with Excellent Fishing, Kayaking located?

This family-friendly Thompsonville holiday home is located on a river, 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from Iron Fish Distillery, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Misty Acres Preserve and Crystal Mountain. Glovers Lake and Michigan Legacy Art Park are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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Cabin on the Betsie River near Crystal Mountain with Excellent Fishing, Kayaking Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 132 out of 162 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 26 out of 162 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 162 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 162 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 162 reviews

9.6

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Antoinette

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
We absolutely had the best time staying here. The house was very clean, and cozy. The owners are amazing with communication and had instructions for anything we could possibly think to ask for! Don’t forget to sigh the guest book, that was a very sweet touch to add. Hope to stay again in the future
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

David Z.

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

Beautiful place and gorgeous spot!

Beautiful location and cabin!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Matthew Scott L.

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

Betsie River House

Comfortably slept 8 of my friends during our golf trip. Beautiful and relaxing location with great kitchen facilities.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Eric W.

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

Awesome stay on the river!

Beautiful cabin on a great piece of land right on the river. Very clean and tons of room for guest. I would highly recommend and be back again!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Phil D.

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

Great location

Amazing house and location, had plenty of room for our 9 adults.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Victor M.

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

Great house and location

Very good for skiing on Crystal Mountain.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ben K.

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

Great Place - Recommend it!

The place was amazing and was a great central location to all things up north! The house was very cozy and really nice indoors despite some crappy weather! Mike was super communicative and helpful before and throughout the whole trip! Highly recommend this spot if you have a large group, we had 10 guys and everyone except two got their own bed!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Bill K.

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

Beautiful Place

Exactly the place we were looking for. So peaceful and relaxing. Great property!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jacob K.

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

Great weekend getaway

I stayed here with some friends for a weekend golf trip. It’s a nice, quiet, and clean cabin with a number of restaurants and golf courses nearby. I would highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Chris V.

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

Perfect Fall Getaway!

Property was pristine, beautiful location surrounded by nature and the amazing Betsie River. Iron Fish Distillery near by if you’re feeling thirsty. Overall great experience and would definitely rebook in the future !
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bob B.

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

2024 New Year

This was a great property with a beautiful setting. Everything was as it should be and the bedrooms were clean and spacious. Would definitely stay here again. Close to Crystal.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Ryan H.

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

Spacious riverfront Cabin

The Cabin home was very spacious and clean. They added an additional outdoor dock which was nice! Great view of river with large outdoor decking. Fishing was difficult as there really isn’t an access point into river as it’s steep and river was high in area.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
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8/10 Good

Linda C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy

Yearly Family Gathering

Love how clean the property was. Beautiful house over looking a river. Really got us to disconnect from the real world for a week and enjoy our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Trinity F.

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

Perfect get away

We LOVED this property! Needed a place to stay for a large group of friends for a wedding. The location was perfect as well as the layout for us! We had sixteen people for our stay and there was plenty of room for us the river was beautiful we look forward to renting again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
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8/10 Good

Sarah W.

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

Great place for family reunion

Great room and kitchen combo ideal for hanging out. Plenty of seating and well-equipped kitchen. Beautiful deck and screen porch. Not all bedrooms have windows, no AC (but weather cool so ok)
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
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8/10 Good

Santiago R.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Beautiful House and Property

The house is very spacious and was very comfortable for 13 in our group. Common area was roomy and opened to kitchen and outdoor deck, with access to Betsie River.in back yard. Beautiful trees and landscape, very private. We enjoyed the firepit and grill on the wrap around deck. We were there for a three day fishing on the Betsie with a lot of cooking inside and out, and we had everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Ginger F.

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

Great time!

Overall experience was amazing!! We definitely want to come back for another trip. Very peaceful and relaxing! If you like the wilderness and being around woods and water then this is a place for you. The cabin does hold at least 12 people and room to spare. So big families are not exempt.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Lori M.

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

Annual christmas ski trip

We have stayed here several times while skiing Crystal Mountain. The open and spacious kitchen, dinning and tv area are our favorite place to relax with family and friends. The new upgrades are woderful and well chosen. Thank you for allowing us to rent your property and would definetly recommend this property
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
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8/10 Good

Jennifer Z.

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

Fun with friends

The house was beautiful and well equipped. The setting was so peaceful. The area close to the river could use a little T.L.C., but it is apparent they have been working on replacing sections. I would highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Gerald R.

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

Five Stars!

This vacation was awesome! Plenty of room for our family. The cabin was clean and had everything we needed. We cook on vacation and have family meals, there was enough room for everyone! The property was absolutely beautiful! We loved the fall colors and the river. We have grown children and they loved this cabin. My son actually said “this is my favorite”. (We take our kids on a short vacation every fall in Michigan.) This Cabin and location is 5 stars!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Ilona K.

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

A beautiful place and a charming house.

It is a very nice and beautiful place - just as described. Easy check-in and check-out. We rented it for Thanksgiving and asked for an early check-in, and the owner agreed without any issues. The only problem was the temperature. When we arrived, the thermostat was set to 51F, and it felt noticeably cold. Among us were a few elderly people, for whom the first few hours were difficult until the temperature rose to 65F. The owners should set the thermostat higher before our arrival so we wouldn't have to be wrapped in blankets and quilts during Thanksgiving dinner.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anouchka R.

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

Nice get away.

We really enjoyed our time at the cabin. It has an open kitchen space which made it feel very homey. Had everything we needed to host a thanksgiving dinner. The basement was very cold even though we turned up the heat. Overall it was a very pleasant experience. My only remark would be that the trash cans in the bedrooms weren’t empty from previous guess or housecleaning crew/person.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Megan G.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fun girls trip!

We came up here for a fun girls weekend and this was such a great spot for what we were looking for! We needed a centrally located place to traverse city and torch lake and that slept everyone comfortably and it was perfect! It wasn’t clearly listed that there was not actual AC in the cabin which was fine, it was just stuffy in the house at times especially in the basement room with no windows. Also there were lots of box fans provided however they were VERY dirty. We loved visiting the Iron Fish Distillery for dinner one evening, the living room space is wonderful for a large group to hang out as well!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Monique C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great House!

We had a great time with a big group. The only complaint I have is that 2 of the bedrooms in the basement do not have windows so technically should not be counted as bedrooms. There was also only one remote that worked for the tvs. The other remote did not have batteries. We had a nice fire, caught a few fish and we would rent again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wendy W.

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

Family Trip

This was our 3rd time staying at the property and it was great as usual. We couldn’t ski due to the weather but had no problem finding things to do in the area. The house is large enough to fit several families and a huge bedroom downstairs for the adult kids to hang out. I must say it would be nice if the furnace was WiFi and the owners could bump up the heat prior to our arrival as it was only 58 degrees in the house but it did heat up fairly quickly and was not a big deal. Thanks for having us and I’m sure we’ll be back in the future!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024