Cabin
Handcrafted Log Home on River Near Crystal Mtn
Riverside cabin with kitchen and balcony
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 11185.8 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area

- Place, Crystal Mountain
- Place, Mountain Ridge Golf Course
- Place, Michigan Legacy Art Park
- Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 11)
Additional Sleeping (Bunkhouse)
3 Single Beds
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
2 Single Beds and 1 Double Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Double Bed
2 bathrooms
Full Bathroom
Full Bathroom
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
About this property
Handcrafted Log Home on River Near Crystal Mtn
Located on 9 acres — just 4 miles from Crystal Mountain Ski and Golf Resort — this log cabin in Thompsonville is the perfect home base for adventures! Explore the state land, take the drive to Lake Michigan, or hit the slopes. Prepare dinner in the kitchen before warming up by the fireplace or roasting s’mores by the fire pit. With 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, a sleeping nook designed for kids (but fun for adults too!), and plenty of living space, this vacation rental has room for the whole family.
-- THE PROPERTY --
Wood-Burning Fireplace (Starter Wood Provided) | Fire Pit w/ Seating | Snowmobile/Cross-Country Skiing Trails On-Site | 4 Mi to Crystal Mountain
Bedroom 1: Queen Bed | Bedroom 2: Twin Bed, Twin/Full Bunk Bed | Bedroom 3: Full Bed | Bunkhouse: 3 Built-In Twin Beds | Additional Sleeping: Queen Air Mattress, Pack ‘n Play
OUTDOOR LIVING: Furnished covered deck, updated 8-person outdoor dining area, en-suite balcony (bedroom 1), gas grill (seasonal, summer only), cornhole, river access, 9-acre yard surrounded by accessible state land
INDOOR LIVING: 2 Smart TVs w/ YouTube TV, stereo w/ Bluetooth, children’s toys, books, board games, vaulted ceiling, fieldstone fireplace, 2,000 sq ft
KITCHEN: Gas stove, oven, refrigerator/freezer (no ice maker), microwave, dishwasher, dishware/flatware, cooking basics, expansive counters, drip & single-cup coffee makers, high chair, booster seat
GENERAL: Free WiFi, propane furnace, complimentary toiletries, towels/linens, iron/board, hair dryer, trash bags/paper towels, keyless entry
FAQ: Exterior security camera (facing front entrance), no A/C, well water (2 gallons drinking water provided)
ACCESSIBILITY: 2-story home, 2 steps to enter, bedroom/full bathroom on 1st floor
PARKING: Gravel driveway (ample parking)
-- THE LOCATION --
OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES: Betsie River (on-site) - swimming & floating, Kayak Canoe Put In (3 miles), Crystal Mountain (4 miles), Crystal Lake (15 miles), Interlochen Center for the Arts (16 miles), Lake Michigan (17 miles), Arcadia Dunes: The C.S. Mott Nature Preserve (17 miles), Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore (21 miles), snowmobiling, skiing, canoeing, kayaking, tubing, hiking, fishing
TEE OFF: Crystal Mountain - 3 Premier Golf Courses (4 miles), Pinecroft Golf Course (15 miles), Crystal Lake Golf (16 miles), Arcadia Bluffs Golf Club (22 miles), Manistee National Golf & Resort (41 miles)
RAISE A GLASS: Iron Fish Distillery (7 miles), St. Ambrose Cellars (7 miles), Rove Winery at the Gallagher Estate (27 miles), Left Foot Charley (28 miles), Brengman Brothers (33 miles), Bel Lago Vineyards & Winery (34 miles), Chateau Chantal Winery and Inn (46 miles)
DAY TRIPS: Frankfort (21 miles), Little River Casino Resort (29 miles), Traverse City (32 miles), Leland (41 miles)
AIRPORT: Thompsonville Airport (3 miles), Manistee County Blacker Airport (30 miles), Cherry Capital Airport (31 miles)
-- REST EASY WITH US --
Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you'll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we'll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we'll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you.
-- POLICIES --
- No smoking
- No pets allowed
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- NOTE: This 2-story home requires 2 steps to enter. While it offers a bedroom and a full bathroom on the 1st floor, additional interior stairs are required to access all of the other bedrooms on the 2nd floor
- NOTE: This property has fans in every bedroom but does not offer air conditioning
- NOTE: Your safety matters. This property features 1 exterior security camera located on the front of the home, facing outward toward the front entrance. It does not look into any interior spaces. The camera does not record video or sound and will be off during your stay
- NOTE: The property runs on well water. 2 gallons of drinking water are provided for each stay; travelers are encouraged to bring additional drinking water if needed
- NOTE: A starter bundle of wood for the fire pit is provided; guests must supply more if it runs out
- NOTE: The gas grill is only available seasonally in the summer months
-- THE PROPERTY --
Wood-Burning Fireplace (Starter Wood Provided) | Fire Pit w/ Seating | Snowmobile/Cross-Country Skiing Trails On-Site | 4 Mi to Crystal Mountain
Bedroom 1: Queen Bed | Bedroom 2: Twin Bed, Twin/Full Bunk Bed | Bedroom 3: Full Bed | Bunkhouse: 3 Built-In Twin Beds | Additional Sleeping: Queen Air Mattress, Pack ‘n Play
OUTDOOR LIVING: Furnished covered deck, updated 8-person outdoor dining area, en-suite balcony (bedroom 1), gas grill (seasonal, summer only), cornhole, river access, 9-acre yard surrounded by accessible state land
INDOOR LIVING: 2 Smart TVs w/ YouTube TV, stereo w/ Bluetooth, children’s toys, books, board games, vaulted ceiling, fieldstone fireplace, 2,000 sq ft
KITCHEN: Gas stove, oven, refrigerator/freezer (no ice maker), microwave, dishwasher, dishware/flatware, cooking basics, expansive counters, drip & single-cup coffee makers, high chair, booster seat
GENERAL: Free WiFi, propane furnace, complimentary toiletries, towels/linens, iron/board, hair dryer, trash bags/paper towels, keyless entry
FAQ: Exterior security camera (facing front entrance), no A/C, well water (2 gallons drinking water provided)
ACCESSIBILITY: 2-story home, 2 steps to enter, bedroom/full bathroom on 1st floor
PARKING: Gravel driveway (ample parking)
-- THE LOCATION --
OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES: Betsie River (on-site) - swimming & floating, Kayak Canoe Put In (3 miles), Crystal Mountain (4 miles), Crystal Lake (15 miles), Interlochen Center for the Arts (16 miles), Lake Michigan (17 miles), Arcadia Dunes: The C.S. Mott Nature Preserve (17 miles), Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore (21 miles), snowmobiling, skiing, canoeing, kayaking, tubing, hiking, fishing
TEE OFF: Crystal Mountain - 3 Premier Golf Courses (4 miles), Pinecroft Golf Course (15 miles), Crystal Lake Golf (16 miles), Arcadia Bluffs Golf Club (22 miles), Manistee National Golf & Resort (41 miles)
RAISE A GLASS: Iron Fish Distillery (7 miles), St. Ambrose Cellars (7 miles), Rove Winery at the Gallagher Estate (27 miles), Left Foot Charley (28 miles), Brengman Brothers (33 miles), Bel Lago Vineyards & Winery (34 miles), Chateau Chantal Winery and Inn (46 miles)
DAY TRIPS: Frankfort (21 miles), Little River Casino Resort (29 miles), Traverse City (32 miles), Leland (41 miles)
AIRPORT: Thompsonville Airport (3 miles), Manistee County Blacker Airport (30 miles), Cherry Capital Airport (31 miles)
-- REST EASY WITH US --
Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you'll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we'll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we'll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you.
-- POLICIES --
- No smoking
- No pets allowed
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- NOTE: This 2-story home requires 2 steps to enter. While it offers a bedroom and a full bathroom on the 1st floor, additional interior stairs are required to access all of the other bedrooms on the 2nd floor
- NOTE: This property has fans in every bedroom but does not offer air conditioning
- NOTE: Your safety matters. This property features 1 exterior security camera located on the front of the home, facing outward toward the front entrance. It does not look into any interior spaces. The camera does not record video or sound and will be off during your stay
- NOTE: The property runs on well water. 2 gallons of drinking water are provided for each stay; travelers are encouraged to bring additional drinking water if needed
- NOTE: A starter bundle of wood for the fire pit is provided; guests must supply more if it runs out
- NOTE: The gas grill is only available seasonally in the summer months
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Amenities
Kitchen
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue
Fireplace
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
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 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 on the waterfront. 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.

Thompsonville, MI
What's nearby
- Crystal Mountain - 8 min drive - 3.6 km
- Mountain Ridge Golf Course - 9 min drive - 4.4 km
- Michigan Legacy Art Park - 10 min drive - 5.1 km
- Crystal Lake Golf Club - 27 min drive - 26.7 km
- Interlochen Center for the Arts - 30 min drive - 34.1 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Rosie's Country Cafe - 11 min drive
- Iron Fish Distillery - 19 min drive
- The Thistle Pub & Grill @ Crystal Mountain - 12 min drive
- A. Papano's Pizza - 11 min drive
- The 231 Bar & Grill - 11 min drive
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English, French, German, Spanish
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