Located close to Betsie Valley Trail, Betsie Riverside Resort provides a firepit, a playground, and a hot tub. Enjoy onsite activities like rowing/canoeing, kayaking, and fishing. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Located in Benzonia, Betsie Riverside Resort is on a river. Point Betsie Lighthouse and Empire Bluff Trail are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Betsie Valley Trail and Frankfort Beach. Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive are two other places to visit that come recommended. Visit our Benzonia travel guide
Take advantage of a firepit, a playground, and a hot tub at Betsie Riverside Resort. Enjoy onsite activities like rowing/canoeing, kayaking, and fishing. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this cabin include:
An indoor pool
Free self parking
Express check-out, games, and barbecue grills
Outdoor furniture and a dock
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and offer comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to perks like free WiFi and dining tables.
Extra amenities include:
Heating and portable fans
Showers, hair dryers, and shampoo
35-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels and DVD players
Decks/patios, kitchens, and full-sized refrigerators/freezers
Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool access is from 10:00 AM–10:00 PM.
The pool is closed seasonally each year from April 1 to April 30.
Is Betsie Riverside Resort pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking?
Self parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Betsie Riverside Resort?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.
What time is check-out at Betsie Riverside Resort?
Check-out is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Betsie Riverside Resort located?
Situated on a river, this cabin is 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Betsie Valley Trail and within 12 mi (20 km) of Frankfort Beach and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Point Betsie Lighthouse and Empire Bluff Trail are also within 20 mi (32 km).
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Betsie Riverside Resort Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
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I've stayed at this property a few times now and they never disappoint! Cute little cabins with everything you could possibly need. Very quiet and serene as well as SPOTLESS! Honestly better than a hotel. You have a little deck that sits above the Betsie River. Quiet and ~ Very relaxing! Close to the grocery store to accommodate anything you might want for your efficiency kitchen (which is fully stocked as well with pans and mixing bowl ect...)
Loved this place, clean, comfortable, pool, hot tub, kitchen, classic mom and pop place, and supporting small business owners is what keeps these amazing Michigan destinations beautiful. We will be back!
Relaxing stay overlooking the Betsie River. We chose this place due to its proximity to Crystal Lake for a couple days of boating.
20ft boat was tight to maneuver on property and limited to 24’.
This is a great place! It is clean and well kept. A lot of thought has gone in this place to make it comfortable from matches to extra pillows. We enjoyed the pool and hot tub, fire pit, the real wood paneling in our cabin. There is some road noise. Wonderful coffee shop (Keep on Grinding) and mini golf close by. Great place for a family vacation. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent
Erica
Oct 18, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great place with welcoming owners. The place is very well kept up! Pool is great.
Cabin was very nice, was clean, and the people were so friendly and helpful!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Nancy
Jul 24, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We enjoyed our stay very much. Our cabin was very clean and had everything you could possible need for your stay! Very nice Owners also!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent
Robert
Jun 15, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We were only here for one night (next time it will be longer!). It was just two of us so we had Cabin 5 which was perfect for us. Great location, very nice staff, and a wonderful property.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Brian
Jun 28, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very pretty surroundings, right on the river. Owners were very friendly. Great location, near Crystal Lake and Frankfort. I would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent
Geoff
Jul 27, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Our 5th year here. Lovely cabins, beautiful river. Very clean. Wonderful owners!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Barbara
Aug 20, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Great little cabin
We kayaked the Betsie River!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent
Patricia
Oct 14, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very clean cabin, lovely location and the owners truly care about the guests. There was nothing we didn’t like.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent
Verified traveler
Jun 1, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Betsie Riverside Resort is the perfect, quiet spot and is minutes from everything! The cabin was clean and made great use of the space. The deck was perfect for sitting by the river and enjoying nature. We will definitely be going back!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Chadd
Aug 1, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very nice and quiet spot. Perfect for our weekend getaway. River right out back and fire pit as well. Nice and relaxing.
We loved out stay at Betsie Riverside Resort!
The cabin was so clean!
Not just clean for a cabin with a wooden stairway down to river right outside the door, but clean for a nice hotel. The unit was outfitted very efficiently with things like extra blankets, kitchen items etc. The love seat recliner was not new, but it was amazing! The leather so soft and comfy. It was not buggy, so we did not use the screened- in porch of Cabin 6.
Very helpful & attentive owners who want your stay to be wonderful. After a cold July night, Chris happily came down and turned on the pilot light, so that we had a bit of heat. That was not in the budget.
They struck me as an easy going couple too, considering how much of themselves that they put into making the place so nice and all the details they have addressed. Chris and Misti really know what they are doing.
Grocery store nearby down the 2 lane road. Traverse City is great. But driving to see sunset, get pizza, cherry pie and for getting to kayak, bike routes or the the Dunes, I prefer uncrowded, rural Benzonia for base camp.
Wish we could have stayed longer and would have if they were not sold out.
Thank you for a wonderful stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent
Anjum
Jun 17, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Place was perfect. Plenty of space, nice little
Playground , great pool and hot tub, little river. Property was kept beautifully and flawless communication. Close to a lot: Frankfort, sleeping bear dunes, traverse city. Couldn’t recommend it more.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Jeanne
Jul 7, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Quiet and clean getaway. Love the nature surrounding the serene river scenery.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent
Lisa
Aug 7, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
We had a great stay. Cabin one was very comfortable. We had 4 adults and had plenty of room for all of us. We were there for the weekend and loved relaxing on the porch in the mornings and evenings. Even had a fire one night and met some great people. We will definitely stay again.