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Cozy Cabin Near Crystal Mountain: Skiing, Snowshoeing & Snowmobiling

Riverside holiday home with kitchen and balcony

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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

Entire place

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

Cozy Cabin Near Crystal Mountain: Skiing, Snowshoeing & Snowmobiling

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 on the slopes.
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

Property is also known as

Family Friendly Cabin Banks Betsie River. Crystal Mountain House
Family Friendly Cabin Banks Betsie River. Crystal Mountain
Family Friendly Cabin Banks Betsie River. Crystal Mountain House
Family Friendly Cabin Banks Betsie River. Crystal Mountain House
Family Friendly Cabin Banks Betsie River. Crystal Mountain

About the area

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Thompsonville, MI

What's nearby

  • Crystal Mountain - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Iron Fish Distillery - 4 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Mountain Ridge Golf Course - 5 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Michigan Legacy Art Park - 6 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Misty Acres Preserve - 10 min drive - 11.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Rosie's Country Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Iron Fish Distillery - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Thistle Pub & Grill @ Crystal Mountain - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪A. Papano's Pizza - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The 231 Bar & Grill - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy Cabin Near Crystal Mountain: Skiing, Snowshoeing & Snowmobiling pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Cozy Cabin Near Crystal Mountain: Skiing, Snowshoeing & Snowmobiling?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cozy Cabin Near Crystal Mountain: Skiing, Snowshoeing & Snowmobiling?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy Cabin Near Crystal Mountain: Skiing, Snowshoeing & Snowmobiling?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cozy Cabin Near Crystal Mountain: Skiing, Snowshoeing & Snowmobiling 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 Crystal Mountain and Misty Acres Preserve. Glovers Lake and Michigan Legacy Art Park are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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Cozy Cabin Near Crystal Mountain: Skiing, Snowshoeing & Snowmobiling Reviews

Reviews

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 127 out of 157 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 26 out of 157 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 157 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 157 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 157 reviews

9.4

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Travis B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice place!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Christine M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Home was beautiful along with the outdoor area.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennie H.

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

Beautiful, secluded stay!

Really great location for pt 1 of our family reunion - the extendable dining table and 3 kayaks were especially well-used!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheree P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyed a northern vacation with friends. It was wonderful!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Brett B.

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

Family get away

It was a great spot for family to meet up. The kids loved the basement play room and the adaults enjoyed the campfire.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay, beautiful views / access to the river. Home is well appointed and more than met our needs.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ben S.

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

Vacation

Great
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Ed P.

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

Ski weekend

Lots of room to hang out with a large group. Had an amazing stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Liane S.

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

Betsie River house

Would have liked it to be cleaned & maintained better (cigarette butts & dirty grill, old deck & broken chair laying in weeds- toilet handle was broken in master- we fixed). Beautiful river setting- however listing should be updated to note lots of stairs, we had an age group from 19-79.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Tom and Denise P.

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

Family Paddling Fun

Our 26th Annual Family Canoe Trip was in Thompsonville on the Upper Betsie River. How fortunate for us to find this lovely cottage that was large enough to accommodate our large group--there were 17 of us. I cannot say enough nice things about how clean and organized the cottage was. The kitchen was well-stocked with everything we might need. We had an infant with us and were surprised that the hosts had a booster seat, baby gate, and pack and play. Our family decided we would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Robert H.

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

Week getaway

We have a group of 5 couples that spend a week together once a year. Property was very fitting for our group. A few maintenance issues, but Stacy was very interested in anything we found.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Nice place

Worked well for family, beautiful river views.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

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

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer K., Montague, USA

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

Skiing trip

Love this place always great to come back
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023