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Waterfront home on Betsie River with hot tub & sauna near skiing at Crystal Mtn

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TV, fireplace
Outdoor dining
4 bedrooms, desk, WiFi, bed sheets
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

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10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10250 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Hot tub
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Thompsonville, MI
  • Misty Acres Preserve
    17 min walk
  • Iron Fish Distillery
    7 min drive
  • Downtown Hall Street Transfer Station
    49 min drive
  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)
    28 min drive

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About this property

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Waterfront home on Betsie River with hot tub & sauna near skiing at Crystal Mtn

River's Bend

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Take in the sights and sounds of the Betsie River and the surrounding woodlands at this quiet log lodge just outside Thompsonville, a beautifully secluded piece of property with 600 feet of water frontage on the river. It's a home that's just as inviting in winter as it is in summer, with the ski slopes of Crystal Mountain, bike trails, and the scenic shores of Lake Michigan all within minutes.

This tree-lined lodge is well-furnished and atmospheric, with natural log details, large windows, and central air-conditioning. If you're on a family skiing trip, you can come inside to warm up by the gas fireplace, unwind in front of the cable TV, and watch the snow pile up on the tree branches outside. As for summer, it's a time to barbecue on the gas grill, dine outside on the deck, and play lawn games in the grass. Rejuvenate in the private hot tub anytime. As the evening rolls in, you can keep warm in the private sauna in the garage or by the outdoor firepit sheltered by a pergola. (Wood is provided for the firepit.)

The kitchen is well-equipped for a crowd, offering stainless steel appliances (no dishwasher), a breakfast bar, and a dining table. A cozy den awaits upstairs for the after-dinner hours, where you can watch DVDs, play board games, or log onto the free WiFi at the desk as the day's clothes spin in the washer/dryer.

Things to Know
Check-in time: 4:00 PM.
Check-out time: 10:00 AM.
All guests shall abide by Vacasa’s good neighbor policy and shall not engage in illegal activity. Quiet hours are from 10:00 PM to 8:00 AM.
No smoking is permitted anywhere on the premises.
This property is managed by Vacasa Michigan, LLC.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 4 vehicles.



Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 21 years of age to book. Guests under 21 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.
During your stay at this holiday home, you'll be within walking distance of Misty Acres Preserve. Enjoy features like 1 hot tub. The holiday home includes amenities such as a kitchen and 2 bathrooms.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine and 2 bathrooms
  • On-site recreation includes a sauna
  • Just a 2-minute drive from Misty Acres Preserve and a few minutes from Crystal Mountain
Waterfront home on Betsie River with hot tub & sauna near skiing at Crystal Mtn offers its guests Access to hot tub and a sauna. Waterfront home on Betsie River with hot tub & sauna near skiing at Crystal Mtn also features barbecue grills and a garden.

Property manager

Vacasa of Michigan

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Sauna
  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Gas grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,688 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

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Waterfront home on Betsie River with hot tub & sauna near skiing at Crystal Mtn Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 64 out of 69 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything as described
Amenities and property matched photographs. Family enjoyed hot tub and fire pit. Accessibility to river is minimal although we were able to fish from shore. The beach in Beulah on Crystal Lake was 10-15 minutes away and Frankfort and Lake Michigan shore was 20 minutes away. Overall this property was great.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angela M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay!
The cabin was adorable and so comfy!! Our kids were so excited to see the cabin and LOVED it!! All of the amenities are well thought out. The decor was cute and the cleanliness was wonderful!! Our family enjoyed the outdoor space....fire pit, yard space, path to the river. Thank you for a fun stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Wow
So beautiful, so rustic, so spacious, we had plans to do some sightseeing but everyone was very content to stay and chill and enjoy the atmosphere this comfortable house provided both inside and outside. If relaxation is your goal, this is the place.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deana D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Roomy Retreat
We had a wonderful time with our family. There was plenty of room and things to enjoy on the property. We found ourselves going to Beulah often for the beach experience but it really wasn’t a long drive there.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kevin M., Glenview

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice Log Home
Nice home and property, quiet and set up for visiting with friends and relaxing
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Dean R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family getaway
Terrific cabin and property. Great place to getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Anne S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful peaceful cabining the woods
Clean cabin with very comfortable beds and several areas to get time by yourself or gather and enjoy the family. Convenient to Beulah beach, floating down the Platte river or driving to Old Mission peninsula for cherry picking and wineries. Iron Fish distillery was a pleasant surprise just 4 minutes away. Owner was quick to ypest control out after a bat visited during the night!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Family Vacay.
The Cabin is beautiful and the views are amazing. Great communication..Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brenda H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful
This home was even better than the pictures. So pretty and spacious with different "nooks and crannies" to retreat to or larger areas to gather together in. The master bedroom had the comfiest king bed and very large bathroom. Outside was fun to explore with the path down to the river. The fire pit was relaxing to sit by at night and fire starters were provided by the host to make lighting a fire much easier. The nights we were there were cool so we didn't have any mosquitos to contend with at all. We also explored the nearby lakes with our pontoon boat. Highly recommend Crystal Lake with it's Bahamian-like waters. Absolutely beautiful! We all enjoyed our stay very much!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Joseph R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house!! Had everything we needed and just a short drive to crystal mt.
Originally booked a few weeks prior and had no issue changing to a later date. The owner Shawn was quick to respond for any questions we had.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Eric S., Twin Lake USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Family Getaway
My family and I loved spending time at the cabin in the woods. We spent the days hiking, fishing and playing games. At night we enjoyed the fire pit and spending time outside. It was a much needed time away and chance to unplug.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tom G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful log cabin on the river
We stayed for a ski trip with a group of 4 adults and 6 kids. We've stayed here several times and absolutely love it. The property is quite unique, located on the bend of the Betsie River. There is a wood fired sauna in the garage that is an added bonus. There are 2 average sized bedrooms downstairs as well as a large master suite upstairs and one bunk room. 2 TV areas allowed for us to spread out and relax after skiing at Crystal. We prefer to cook our meals when we travel. The kitchen had everything we needed for that. The house is 2 miles from Crystal Mountain and a short 20 minute drive to Frankfurt.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Drew d.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice stay!
This property was clean and true to the description. Beautiful view of the river...
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

James H., Rochester Hills, Michigan USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome Riverfront Lodge
We spent two wonderful weeks at Riverbend. The peaceful, scenic setting was very relaxing. We enjoyed watching the river run by, and all the wildlife it attracts. Proximity to Crystal Mountain, snowmobile trails, hiking trails, and Lake Michigan made for plenty of recreation possibilities. The house is spacious and well provisioned. The rooms are very comfortable. This was our 2nd stay. We hope to return again next year.
Stayed 17 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ben

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful cabin
Great location, quiet and spacious property. We will hopefully return!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
great getaway
What an amazing place. There were 8 adults and we were super comfortable. We wish we were able to stay longer and utilize the property and its amenities more. Great communication, very accommodating, easy check in/out, beautiful setting. Really, it wants for nothing! Can't wait to go back!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Aubree S., Three Rivers MIchigan

Liked: Cleanliness
Great House in the Woods
The property and house are great. Shawn was super helpful and responsive. His home is beautiful and conveniently located within 30-45 min of everything! The sauna was such a nice touch. We loved sitting in there in the mornings or evenings. Nights by the fire were our absolute favorite. The house had just about everything we needed. Only feedback would be to have Kleenex available and maybe a few more kid friendly games or toys. The hot water was OK but could be upgraded as we did have 10 people and ran out daily, but we managed! Overall great place and I would totally stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Laurie C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful property
The property is beautiful. Very private and quiet. Shawn is excellent at making sure your stay is great.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ryan H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Cabin in the Woods
Absolutely stunning property. Had a great time. Very clean house. House had absolutely everything you could possibly need. Sauna was a very nice added bonus.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful house and property
We had a wonderful stay at this cabin. The house is well kept and the property is beautiful. There was plenty of room in the yard for the kids to play. The fire pit was wonderful for evening fires. The location was great! We took day trips to Empire, Sleeping bear dunes, Frankfort and Crystal Mountain. Our only regret is that we didn’t have more time! We will be back! Thanks for a great experience:)
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family reunion
This was a very easy process, Shawn answered all my questions & concerns, the cabin was absolutely beautiful, everyone had room, games, movies, and the bonfire was the perfect touch for s’mores & scary stories..lol.. we are already planning on making this a tradition to go there once a year to relax and enjoy family time..Thank-you again for making this a memorable weekend!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Terri H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Get Away
Great place to get away and relax from everything! The house was clean, beautiful, comfortable, and had everything we needed! Shawn was quick to respond to questions and very helpful! I would recommend the house to anyone looking to get away!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Mark B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing house and property
I would definitely rent this property again in the future
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice
Nice property. We had one small issue that was taken care of. promptly. Thank you.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Nichol H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Stay
Shawn's home is extraordinary! We had a perfect stay in Northern Michigan. The kids literally screamed with excitement upon entering the home. Needless to say it had everything we needed and more. A beautiful setting, large yard for playing lots of games, large indoor space for our family of 8 (4 adults, children), very comfortable beds, perfect kitchen for cooking great meals. Thank you Shawn for making a very memorable vacation for our family.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020