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Riverfront Cabin Retreat – Sleeps Up to 18 on the Betsie River

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expansive back deck
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Large deck for enjoying the view of the Betsie River.
Living area
Dining

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
6 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 18195.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Thompsonville, MI
  • Crystal Mountain
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Mountain Ridge Golf Course
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Michigan Legacy Art Park
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪59 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 18)

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 6

1 Queen Bed

bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Kids large bedroom

2 Single Beds and 2 Double Beds

Master bedroom with attached bath

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Riverfront Cabin Retreat – Sleeps Up to 18 on the Betsie River

Escape to The Betsie River Cabin, a stunning retreat nestled in a private, wooded setting along the serene Betsie River. Perfect for large groups, this 6-bedroom haven sleeps up to 18, with a spacious kids’ room, 2.5 baths, and an open floor plan designed for connection. Whip up meals in the fully stocked kitchen, gather around the large dining table, or fire up the Weber gas grill on the wraparound deck for a summer barbecue.

Step outside to your private riverfront oasis—watch kayakers glide by from the wooden deck, cast a line for salmon, or unwind by the outdoor fire pit under the stars. Kids will love the play set and games, while adults can soak in the peaceful vibe. On cooler nights, cozy up by the wood-burning fireplace inside.

Just 4 miles from Crystal Mountain Resort, enjoy golfing, hiking, or skiing. Sip local spirits at Iron Fish Distillery (1 mile away), explore Frankfort’s charm (25 minutes), or venture to Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore (45 minutes). Whether it’s fishing, hiking trails, or winery visits, adventure awaits nearby.

Book your week-long summer stay—or a cozy weekend retreat—and make memories at this Betsie River gem! No smoking or pets; primary renter must be 25+.

Property manager

Michael Beukema

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 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

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

About the area

Thompsonville

Located in Thompsonville, this holiday home is on a river. 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. 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 - 6 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Mountain Ridge Golf Course - 6 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Michigan Legacy Art Park - 8 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Crystal Lake Golf Club - 25 min drive - 27.0 km
  • Arcadia Bluffs Golf Course - 39 min drive - 32.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Geno's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Thistle Pub & Grille - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Iron Fish Distillery - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Rosie's Country Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Laughing Horse Saloon - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Riverfront Cabin Retreat – Sleeps Up to 18 on the Betsie River pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Riverfront Cabin Retreat – Sleeps Up to 18 on the Betsie River?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Riverfront Cabin Retreat – Sleeps Up to 18 on the Betsie River?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Riverfront Cabin Retreat – Sleeps Up to 18 on the Betsie River located?

Located on a river, this family-friendly holiday home is within 6 mi (10 km) of Crystal Mountain, Misty Acres Preserve, and Michigan Legacy Art Park. Glovers Lake and Chestnut Hills Golf Course are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 123 out of 151 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 26 out of 151 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 151 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 151 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 151 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Santiago R.

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

Beautiful House and Property

The house is very spacious and was very comfortable for 13 in our group. Common area was roomy and opened to kitchen and outdoor deck, with access to Betsie River.in back yard. Beautiful trees and landscape, very private. We enjoyed the firepit and grill on the wrap around deck. We were there for a three day fishing on the Betsie with a lot of cooking inside and out, and we had everything we needed.
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

8/10 Good

Sarah W.

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

Great place for family reunion

Great room and kitchen combo ideal for hanging out. Plenty of seating and well-equipped kitchen. Beautiful deck and screen porch. Not all bedrooms have windows, no AC (but weather cool so ok)
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul S.

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

Perfect

Great getaway for outdoorsman and their families.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ginger F.

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

Great time!

Overall experience was amazing!! We definitely want to come back for another trip. Very peaceful and relaxing! If you like the wilderness and being around woods and water then this is a place for you. The cabin does hold at least 12 people and room to spare. So big families are not exempt.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Ilona K.

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

A beautiful place and a charming house.

It is a very nice and beautiful place - just as described. Easy check-in and check-out. We rented it for Thanksgiving and asked for an early check-in, and the owner agreed without any issues. The only problem was the temperature. When we arrived, the thermostat was set to 51F, and it felt noticeably cold. Among us were a few elderly people, for whom the first few hours were difficult until the temperature rose to 65F. The owners should set the thermostat higher before our arrival so we wouldn't have to be wrapped in blankets and quilts during Thanksgiving dinner.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Linda C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy

Yearly Family Gathering

Love how clean the property was. Beautiful house over looking a river. Really got us to disconnect from the real world for a week and enjoy our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Trinity F.

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

Perfect get away

We LOVED this property! Needed a place to stay for a large group of friends for a wedding. The location was perfect as well as the layout for us! We had sixteen people for our stay and there was plenty of room for us the river was beautiful we look forward to renting again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Michael Beukema

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Languages:

English