Crystal Bear Escape-ski/golf Crystal Mountain 5/5 rated, recent 40K improvements

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A kitchen with white cabinets, granite countertops, and a central island. There are two pendant lights, a built-in stove, and a backsplash.
A covered patio with a table and chairs, overlooking a well-maintained lawn and trees.
A hallway with birch tree decorations, a patterned floor, and a door leading to a living area.
A dining area with a stone wall, a fireplace, and a modern chandelier.
A dining area with a stone wall, a fireplace, and a window with a view.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • On-site fitness centre
  • Toys
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Thompsonville, MI
  • Place, Crystal Mountain
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Mountain Ridge Golf Course
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Michigan Legacy Art Park
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪47 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bunk Bed and 2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

2 Single Bunk Beds

Master

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Master Bath

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Thompsonville

Located in Thompsonville, this holiday home is near a water park. Crystal Mountain and Iron Fish Distillery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Michigan and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling and sledging.
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Thompsonville, MI

What's nearby

  • Crystal Mountain - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Mountain Ridge Golf Course - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Michigan Legacy Art Park - 1 min drive - 0.4 km
  • Little River Casino - 33 min drive - 50.6 km
  • Front Street - 44 min drive - 66.9 km

Getting around

  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Copemish Kitchen And Coffee - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Rosie's Country Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Yurt - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Thistle Pub & Grill @ Crystal Mountain - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Laughing Horse Saloon - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Crystal Bear Escape-ski/golf Crystal Mountain 5/5 rated, recent 40K improvements pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Crystal Bear Escape-ski/golf Crystal Mountain 5/5 rated, recent 40K improvements?

As of 5 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Crystal Bear Escape-ski/golf Crystal Mountain 5/5 rated, recent 40K improvements on 16 Nov 2026 start from AU$1,707, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Crystal Bear Escape-ski/golf Crystal Mountain 5/5 rated, recent 40K improvements?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Crystal Bear Escape-ski/golf Crystal Mountain 5/5 rated, recent 40K improvements?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Crystal Bear Escape-ski/golf Crystal Mountain 5/5 rated, recent 40K improvements?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Crystal Bear Escape-ski/golf Crystal Mountain 5/5 rated, recent 40K improvements located?

This family-friendly Thompsonville holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Crystal Mountain and Michigan Legacy Art Park. Iron Fish Distillery is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 138 out of 143 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 143 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 143 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 143 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 143 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent property that is always clean and convenient
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Access to many amenities and close to many sightseeing areas. Grandson loved the Alpine Slide and biking trails.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great home and Kristie is very accommodating.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house and area was amazing. The house was clean and having 3 bathrooms was great for our large family. I would highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was great, host is friendly and responsive, and holds a large group comfortably. We had a great ski weekend at this place!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our stay at the Crystal Bear Escape! There were plenty of beds for our group of 10 (4 adults and 6 kids). And everyone loved the house. Thanks for being great hosts!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Fantastic rental. Very enjoyable stay.

We really enjoyed the stay. Would definitely rent again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr 2020
Hi Mark, So glad you enjoyed your stay. We hope the large driveway was big enough for your kayak trailer. I bet it was. Come back anytime. Cheers, Kristie & John
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Great location and well kept

Great place would rent again.
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr 2020
Thank you Ben. Come back anytime. Kristie & John
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a great time and enjoyed the beautiful golf courses of northern Michigan
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location and home

This home is a great location with great owners
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Vacation

It was a really nice place to stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great House and Location

Will absolutely stay here again! Amazing location, great host, and perfect spot for a golf trip! Can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jan 2024
Thank you Justin. Please come back again for your golf trip. Glad you enjoyed your time.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Loved our stay!!!

Perfect place to stay since its so close to Crystal Mountain. We have everything we needed in the house.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr 2020
Thank you Fatima. So glad you enjoyed your stay. Come back anytime. Cheers, Kristie
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing stay!!

Communication was excellent! House was perfect! I would stay there again and again!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great space and great location. The shuttle to the ski hill made it so easy and convenient.

The check in process was smooth and easy. Thanks for a great vacation.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great family memories

Great home, great location, lots of family time and memories made.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr 2020
Hope the memories last forever Steve. Please come back anytime. Cheers, Kristie
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Trip

Clean, roomy, comfortable and beautiful home. We really enjoyed our trip!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Aug 2022
Thank you for the review Denise. Please come back anytime. Cheers, Kristie
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Easy check in well equipped kotchen
Stayed 18 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family ski trip

Comfortable, well supplied and very convenient to resort. Shuttle was a big plus and timely.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect spot on the golf course

Neat, perfectly located and well appointed.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jan 2024
Thank you Vicki for the great review. Great having you stay. Come back anytime.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Golf Trip

Convenient location to stay while playing Arcadia.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Christmas vacation

This was the first time we took our kids and significant others to ski and we all loved it! Great location and fully stocked house.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great property

Great property and easy access to the resort. Shuttle pickup was very easy and smooth and we also were able to walk or drive the 1/2 mile to the resort. Great place for two families to enjoy with plenty of places to sleep comfortably
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family ski trip

This house is in a great location to Crystal Mountain ski lifts and lodge. There was so much room for all of us. We had a great time staying here.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Jan 2023
Thank you Jessica. Glad you enjoyed the large space of the home. Please come back anytime. Cheers, Kristie
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great home

We stayed at home for a guys weekend and absolutely loved the home. The owner was super helpful and accommodating. I plan to stay here on future trips.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 27 June 2023
Thank you for the great review Brent. Was a pleasure having your group stay with us. Please come back anytime. Cheers, Kristie
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