Only 5 minutes to Crystal: Please read our reviews & don’t overlook this one!
Enjoy nearby resort events and countless other activities from this northern Michigan " base camp" cabin location. The Betsie River is a short walk away or take a quick ride to the Iron Fish Distillery. This retreat features two bedrooms, one bathroom, a spacious kitchen/dining area open to the living room plus a three-season room and a washer/dryer. Convenient option for skiers, golfers, fishermen, snowmobilers, hikers and sightseers. Within a short drive to several lakes and streams, the charming port city of Frankfort, Little River Casino and the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Sorry, no pets or garage access. Window AC included in summer season. Cleaning fee included.
Property manager
Karyn
Languages
English
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
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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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a deadbolt lock
We should mention
A car is required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Thompsonville
Located in Thompsonville, Only 5 minutes to Crystal: Please read our reviews & don’t overlook this one! is in a rural area. 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 Chestnut Hills Golf Course. Enjoy the area's slopes with skiing, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling and ice skating.
Thompsonville, MI
What's nearby
Crystal Mountain - 6 min drive - 4.0 km
Mountain Ridge Golf Course - 6 min drive - 4.4 km
Michigan Legacy Art Park - 8 min drive - 5.4 km
Misty Acres Preserve - 13 min drive - 11.6 km
Arcadia Bluffs Golf Course - 41 min drive - 33.6 km
Getting around
Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 32 min drive
Restaurants
Geno's - 8 min drive
Thistle Pub & Grille - 5 min drive
Iron Fish Distillery - 5 min drive
Rosie's Country Cafe - 5 min drive
Laughing Horse Saloon - 9 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Only 5 minutes to Crystal: Please read our reviews & don’t overlook this one! pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at Only 5 minutes to Crystal: Please read our reviews & don’t overlook this one!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Only 5 minutes to Crystal: Please read our reviews & don’t overlook this one!?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Perfect location for crystal mountain. Great value. Would stay again.
Ted G.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021
10/10 Excellent
Ray N.
24 Feb 2018
Very clean, with comfy beds, and great location just a few minutes from the slopes! Thank you👍
This property had everything we needed to make incredible memories at Crystal Mountain. We would recommend it and hope to have the opportunity to stay there again.
We really enjoyed our stay in Thompsonville. Excellent location, just minutes from Crystal Mountain. The trailer was very clean and met all our expectations! Karyn was a wonderful host!
We needed a good stopping point before dropping our daughter at Interlochen Center for the Arts. It was a perfect place to get good rest and time together before taking her.
This property was perfect for our cozy ski weekend up North. Very clean and tidy, had everything we needed and the proximity to Crystal Mountain and Iron Fish cannot be beat.
Karyn was also an incredibly responsive host, we would definitely book again!
This place was very clean and comfortable for our family of 5. We loved the country setting. It is very well equipped including firewood for campfires. We did day trips to the dunes, Leeland, Northport, Frankfort etc. It is an amazing value and we would stay again!
This was our 2nd time staying here and we loved it!! Super clean, had everything we needed, owner is very fast to respond to questions, location was central to the beaches and bluff hikes! We loved hearing live music at Iron Fish, and St.Ambrose nearby! Highly recommend!
It's tucked away in a quiet little neighborhood, a beautiful outdoor space. Inside was super clean, very comfortable furniture and bed. It was the perfect place for my husband and I to relax for the weekend with no kids :)
Everything you need minus air conditioning which we new there wasn’t. Fans kept us plenty cool. Great location to Crystal Mountain. Also a great cafe down the road Rosi’s
I agree with all the positive comments about this place. Quite and serene setting, close to Sleeping Bear Dunes, Traverse City, Crystal Mountain.
The place is well furnished and Karyn is an awesome host. Karyn's husband even came by to inform us of a bear cub across the street.
Plan to stay here again.
Ghazala H.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020
10/10 Excellent
John R.
13 Aug 2018
Awesome Getaway!
This was a super cute and SUPER CLEAN house! It was perfect for our family of four! So close to Crystal Mountain Resort, Crystal Lake, and Betsie River. We highly recommend staying here! We enjoyed watching the turkey in the front yard, and having a fire in the back yard. Beds are comfortable, nicely furnished, lovely sun porch. We look forward to staying again!
John R.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018
10/10 Excellent
Jake A.
29 Aug 2018
Clean, comfortable and close to everything.
This was the best valued property on any HomeAway vacation I’ve booked. The owners were very responsive and communicated very well. The house was clean and very comfortable, and close to crystal mountain, several major lakes and has the Betsie River in the back yard. Couldn’t ask for more during our stay - highly recommended!
Jake A.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2018
About the host
Hosted by Karyn
I'm a Realtor/Broker at Crystal Mountain Realty at nearby Crystal Mountain. I've worked and lived in this area for more than 25 years.
Why they chose this property
This is a great "base camp" location for the enjoyment of all things northern Michigan.