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Gatehouse Black Bear Cabin only 1 mile to Crystal Mt Ski Resort

Riverside cabin in Thompsonville with a water park

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Jimmy Dean Egg Muffin & Coffee
Property grounds
Property grounds
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 411.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Thompsonville, MI
  • Place, Crystal Mountain
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Mountain Ridge Golf Course
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Michigan Legacy Art Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪55 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

cabin

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

cabin

Toilet

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Gatehouse Black Bear Cabin only 1 mile to Crystal Mt Ski Resort

NOTE;THIS IS FOR ONE OR TWO PERSONS THAT LOVE the Camping OUT world.
I have this INSULATED Cabin with professional installed Electric heat with a Queen bed, You supply your own Bedding and Linens, A Bath and Shower is in the Main house and a portable toilet out side. Get a way to relax and relieve tension and ease nerves, and coffee ready when you get up. and then set out on the 18 Ft. Fire pit and enjoy the day.

There is so much to see and do within 10 minutes from here, the Iron Fish distillery and Wine shops, hikes in forest and a dozen beachs on Lake Michigan and Dunes 300 ft above Lake Michigan. I am right in the middle of Cadillac, TC, and Manistee so there are so many things to see and do in this area. Bike trail to Frankfort, Kayaking the Betsie River 1/4 mile away, Snow mobile trails to TC, Manistee, Brethren. No smoking of any kind,, smoke outside, Thanks
No imported firewood I have it here on site only $5 a bundle
Due to past experiences no pets Sorry

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Amenities

Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Breakfast available
Parking available
Barbecue

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House Rules

Check in after 1:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
If need to book in after 7PM please make arrangement ahead of time
No fire pit usage if winds over 12MPH
No Fire works

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 is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Thompsonville

Located in Thompsonville, this cabin is in a rural area and on a river. Michigan Legacy Art Park and Benzie Area Historical Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Crystal Mountain and Iron Fish Distillery. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Thompsonville, MI

What's nearby

  • Crystal Mountain - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Mountain Ridge Golf Course - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Michigan Legacy Art Park - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Crystal Lake Golf Club - 22 min drive - 25.3 km
  • Arcadia Bluffs Golf Course - 38 min drive - 36.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪A. Papano's Pizza - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Iron Fish Distillery - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Thistle Pub & Grill @ Crystal Mountain - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Rosie's Country Cafe - ‬1 min drive
  • ‪The 231 Bar & Grill - ‬19 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Gatehouse Black Bear Cabin only 1 mile to Crystal Mt Ski Resort pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Gatehouse Black Bear Cabin only 1 mile to Crystal Mt Ski Resort ?

Check-in begins at 1:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gatehouse Black Bear Cabin only 1 mile to Crystal Mt Ski Resort ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Gatehouse Black Bear Cabin only 1 mile to Crystal Mt Ski Resort located?

Situated on a river, this cabin is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Crystal Mountain and 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from Michigan Legacy Art Park. Iron Fish Distillery and Misty Acres Preserve are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 34 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 34 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 34 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 34 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 34 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda B.

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

Thomasville stay

Alfred was the perfect host!! We will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather P.

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

Clean and convenient!

Great spot for our quick weekend up north!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shannon H.

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

Perfect Stay for a Weekend Trip North

Thank you to Alfred for a lovely stay at his cabin! It had everything we needed for a comfortable stay, had a beautiful tree we admired behind our cabin, and was a perfect spot to come home to after our weekend’s festivities.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily F.

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

This place was amazing- exceeded all expectations

Alfred was a great host and was there to meet us on arrival. He made the place so homey and comfy for our trip to sleeping bear dunes! we stopped at the 231 Bar down the road for some live music and could not reccomend this place more!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

C B.

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

Great little place off the beaten path

The little cabin was wonderful! It was a great change from the busyness of Crystal Mountain for my conference. Alfred was a very inviting and welcoming host!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa M.

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

Clean and cute

Cute camping cabin that was immaculately clean. Great getaway for a couple. Quick drive to many activities and restaurants. Owner had great advice on where to eat.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert G.

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

Wonderful Stay Up North

My girlfriend and I had a wonderful time staying in this cabin. We were close to everything the area has to offer and it was wonderful to come back to a comfortable place to stay after a long day at the beach. Al is a wonderful host who was incredibly friendly and made sure that we had everything that we could need during our stay. I would highly recommend anyone visiting the area to stay here as it helped make the trip more enjoyable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

cecelia w.

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

Thompsonville vacation

We were in a perfect spot for a northwest Michigan outdoor vacation. Access to many lakes, hikes and bike trails. And a peaceful place to come back to every evening after our outdoor play.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Henry H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Relaxing

Nice quite setting.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Renee G.

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

Alfred!

Alfred was great, also knowledgeable and helpful regarding the area (where to eat, places to see).
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christa B.

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

“Grandpa Al” was the perfect host

Al was so helpful and hospitable. He gave us great ideas and tips for places to go and was flexible. The cabin was spotless and bathroom clean enough to eat off the floor. The bed was more comfortable than my bed at home!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charles B.

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

Wonderful experience

Al meet us when we first arrived. He i s an amazing host, very kind and helpful. He met every need and went above and beyond expectations!!! We are planning another trip there come Fall!! I and my wife highly recommend Al and Great Lakes Campers in Thompsonville. Thank you Al and thank you Vrbo!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anisha L.

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

Thompsonville

Alfred was a wonderful host who went above and beyond to take care of us. For example my boyfriend forgot his phone charger, we texted Al and within 10 minutes he knocked on the door to give us one for the weekend. Accomodations were clean and comfy. Thompsonville MI is gorgeous, we kayaked the Betsie River and will be back to do it again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul M.

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

Great host- nice property

Alfred was great. He upgraded my partner and to a camper because he had the availability, and it had more amenities. We checked out the cabin and it was super clean and cute. So any of his rentals are a great choice. We never stayed in a camper so it was definitely a memorable experience. Sleeping bear dunes are wonderful! Alfred was kind and attentive.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dalys H.

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

Wonderful Experience

My partner and I stayed here for about 5 days and it was just beautiful, the cabin was quaint and cozy and just being outside in nature was beautiful and relaxing! When staying at this property be prepared with your own kitchen utensils (spatula, tongs, pots, etc.) and seasonings. Alfred was absolutely wonderful and made the experience that much better, he is such a kind and caring person. He is willing to help you with any questions you might have about the area or the property as well. This is definitely somewhere my partner and I would be happy to come back too!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl M.

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

Betsie River Cabin

This was exactly as advertised. The cabin was clean and had everything we needed to enjoy our weekend. The host(Alfred) is so kind and full of helpful tips about things to do and places to eat in the area. We so much enjoyed our stay and plan to stay here again later this fall.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth P.

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

Great little cabin

This little cabin was great! The property is so cute and the cabin itself was great! It's in the smaller side but my husband and I loved it. Alfred was so kind and checked in on us. There were multiple fire pits and hammocks plenty of outdoor seating. We will definitely stay with him again if we ever go back!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Georgeanne P.

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

Convenient location to explore the area

Albert was an excellent host. His cabin is within close proximity to everything you could want to do in the area. Would definitely stay here again if in the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard S.

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

Amazing stay

The property was great and we had everything we needed. Host was very helpful and the cabin was very clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Trevor D.

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

Perfect

Cabin was located perfectly for me to get to and from Crystal Mountain. It’s about 10-15 minutes from Benzonia for shopping and Crystal lake. Alfred was super easy to get into contact with and was very kind and friendly. Cabin was neat and perfect for two people. I would absolutely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

jared L.

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

Fall Traverse City Visit

This location was prime, great price and easy drive to all the fall attractions. 1 mile from Crystal Mountain, 30 miles to Traverse city, 15 miles to Frankfort. Exceptionally clean and great hospitality. Located on a beautiful piece of land with 2 other cabins. Would recommend to anyone making a inexpensive trip up north
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Darcy B.

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

Great property, convenient location

Excellent !!
Stayed 29 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laurie B.

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

Small but perfect

Enjoyed a quiet relaxing weekend away. A small cabin with a bathroom. Close enough to touristy things but nice to come back to, to just relax in the common patio area a few steps away and enjoy the quiet. Al was nice to chat with and gives really good directions to find places. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarah F.

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

clean, quiet , and cozy

I was traveling by myself to pick up my son from Interlochen Arts Academy and was looking for an inexpensive place to stay for 4 nights. I found Alfred's cabin online and figured even though it was minimal, it appeared very clean, and the price was right. Communication with Alfred was very prompt and warm. When I arrived after driving for 8 hours, he greeted me and gave me a little tour of the cabin. It is little, but oh so sweet! It has the fresh scent of wood on the inside, was impeccably clean, and was, quite frankly, I realized it was going to be the perfect little get away. Alfred was very attentive without being pushy. There is enough heat on a cold night and a ceiling fan for warmer nights. To be clear, it's rustic and there's no internet, but it's a bit like glamping. Truly a lovely little place!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael D.

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

Winter Stay

Very friendly host and very accommodating. Upgraded our stay for free. Property is close to so many things. We went snowshoeing in the morning and skiing in the evening.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

About the host

Hosted by Alfred

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I love to be outside and working around in the gardens and fishing and I believe in clean, clean and clean quiet after 11 PM

Why they chose this property

If you want a busy campground where you step out and see the back of another unit and there are 200 sites, this is not for you as I only have 6 Sites and each looks out on to the main yard with flowers and bird feeders and I keep adding to that I have corn hole, ladder ball and a frisbee cage to practice your throws, your own private fire pit

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