The "Bear Den" 500' Betsie river waterfront Guest home.

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Washer

Explore the area

Thompsonville, MI

Mountain Ridge Golf Course10 min drive
Crystal Mountain10 min drive
Michigan Legacy Art Park12 min drive
Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)30 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 6)

Main bedroom

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

About this property

Beautiful Betsie river front guest home. great riverfrontage for canoeing and kayaking or great fishing for steelhead in spring and Salmon in fall. only 5 miles from Crystal mountain ski and golf resort,great location to tour the wineries or do a fall color tour in northern Michigan. A beautiful short drive to Lake Michigan in Frankfort or head to Traverse City, get your exercise by climbing Sleeping Bear sand dunes such a great view from the top any time of year!
Main house also on property see booking @ Vrbo.com/3482644

Property manager

Chris

Premier Host

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Thompsonville Vacation Rental | 2BR | 1.5BA | 900 Sq Ft | Stairs Required

Pet-friendly

Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)

Extra $150 cleaning fee 4 pet hair on furniture

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

NO SMOKING This is a NON-SMOKING unit. No smoking

If fishing take filet and return all fish parts to river. Do not throw fish in garbage this brings bears in. Smoking cleaning fee of $350 extra clean

Holidays are minimum 3 night stay.

4 people max add up to 2 more @ $40 per night. Dogs ok must clean up inside/out after the pet. Not allowed on furniture. Garbage in outside curbcart

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 deadlock

About the area

Thompsonville

Located in Thompsonville, this vacation home is in the city center and on the waterfront. Crystal Mountain and Chestnut Hills Golf Course 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 Misty Acres Preserve.

Thompsonville, MI

What's nearby

Mountain Ridge Golf Course - 10 min drive
Crystal Mountain - 10 min drive
Michigan Legacy Art Park - 12 min drive
Misty Acres Preserve - 14 min drive
Arcadia Bluffs Golf Course - 33 min drive

Getting around

Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

Geno's - 12 min drive
Iron Fish Distillery - 13 min drive
Thistle Pub & Grille - 10 min drive
Rosie's Country Cafe - 10 min drive
The 231 Bar & Grill - 9 min drive

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Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

26 Feb 2024

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

Fishing and Skiing

Very clean and comfortable. 7 minutes from Crystal Mountain. Beautiful stretch of the Betsie River. Beautiful renovated cottage.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather D., Hudsonville, MI. USA

31 Jan 2024

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

Always wonderful!!

We are becoming regulars here at the Bear Den!! Love the location and quaint atmosphere. Well appointed and so very relaxing. Ski weekends are made so much better staying here when we come up.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather D., Hudsonville, MI. USA

7 Jan 2024

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

Another GREAT visit!

We have stayed at the Bear Den multiple times for our ski weekends at Crystal Mountain and absolutely love this tiny home. Perfectly wonderful every time! Going again in 2 weeks. Can’t wait!

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amber D.

18 Oct 2023

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

Lovely!

We had a wonderful time staying at the Bear Den! Cabin was very clean, super cozy and had everything we needed. Loved going down to the river to watch the salmon. Hope to be back again!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cindy H.

13 Sept 2023

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

Bear den updated

Very cute house and property amazing, beds could use a little more comfort. House is private only if the other home on property is not reserved. Had no idea two homes on same property.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023