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Up-north wood cabin, steps from river, 1 mile to Crystal Mtn Resort, free wifi.

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Smart TV, fireplace, video games, DVD player
Property grounds
Exterior
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Reviews
9.4

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6800 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Outdoor SpaceOutdoor SpaceOutdoor Space
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer

Explore the area

Map
Thompsonville, MI
  • Popular LocationCrystal Mountain2 min drive
  • Popular LocationMountain Ridge Golf Course4 min drive
  • Popular LocationMichigan Legacy Art Park7 min drive
  • AirportManistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)33 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Up-north wood cabin, steps from river, 1 mile to Crystal Mtn Resort, free wifi.

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Free WiFi Access!

You'll enjoy our classic up-north cabin home all year round! Just one mile from Crystal Mountain resort, direct access to kayaking/salmon fishing on the Betsie River and 20 min from a perfect Lake Michigan sunset!

Winter months are ideal for skiing at Crystal Mountain resort, snow shoeing around our 1.5 acre property and nearby trails, snuggling up by the toasty, gas fireplace while reading a book, playing games, assembling a puzzle or a family movie night. You'll also find multiple access points to snowmobile trails.

Spring is the best time for a girls weekend getaway to Crystal's full service spa. Guys would enjoy 36-holes of golf and local fishing. Also, hike the 1.6 mile Michigan Legacy Art Park trail, which is open year round.

Summer months are our favorite time of year to spend in Northern Michigan. Explore Lake Michigan beaches along the coast just 20 miles away and you can't beat the sunsets in Frankfort and Arcadia's Inspiration Point! Our cabin currently has three kayaks for our guests to float down the Betsie or fish right off our dock. The Crystal Coaster Alpine Slide will take your breath away cruising down 1,700 ft long curved track. Enjoy the biking, hiking and chairlift rides on their property. For the Michigander favorite pastime, book a tubing trip on the nearby Platte River!

During the fall months, the colors are breathtaking! Crystal offers panoramic views via chair lift of three counties during the peak of fall color season. September/October is the best chance to watch fish migrate upstream. Enjoy a large campfire setting from our riverbank.

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Contact us directly if you have any questions about your stay. Email: jermsroub@gmail.com or call Michelle at 763.458.9351

Property manager

Joel and Michelle Roub

Languages

English

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower only
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo
  • Video games
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Kayak on site
  • Water park on site
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • 1 unit
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 800 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Pack n play, games and toys, booster seat.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

A perfect getaway on the Betsie River

About the neighborhood

Thompsonville

Located in Thompsonville, this vacation home is on the waterfront. 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 Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and Misty Acres Preserve. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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What's nearby

  • Crystal Mountain - 2 min drive
  • Mountain Ridge Golf Course - 4 min drive
  • Michigan Legacy Art Park - 7 min drive
  • Interlochen Center for the Arts - 30 min drive
  • Arcadia Bluffs Golf Course - 35 min drive

Getting around

  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • Geno's - 6 min drive
  • Iron Fish Distillery - 10 min drive
  • Thistle Pub & Grille - 4 min drive
  • Rosie's Country Cafe - 3 min drive
  • The 231 Bar & Grill - 3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Up-north wood cabin, steps from river, 1 mile to Crystal Mtn Resort, free wifi. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Up-north wood cabin, steps from river, 1 mile to Crystal Mtn Resort, free wifi. ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Up-north wood cabin, steps from river, 1 mile to Crystal Mtn Resort, free wifi. ?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Up-north wood cabin, steps from river, 1 mile to Crystal Mtn Resort, free wifi. located?

This family-friendly Thompsonville vacation home is located on the waterfront, within 3 mi (5 km) of Crystal Mountain and Michigan Legacy Art Park. Misty Acres Preserve and Turtle Lake are also within 12 mi (20 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 41 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 41 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 41 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 41 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 41 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy and Clean
We enjoyed our stay! It was clean and cozy with very comfortable beds and well stocked with everything we needed. It was a short drive to skiing at Crystal Mountain.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jess K.

Liked: Cleanliness
River cabin
This was perfect for our girls overnighter to the area. The outdoor amenities available made me want to stay longer, and test them out. I am guessing this would be a fun place to hang out during warmer weather too.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jean

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very cozy, clean and comfortable cottage. Fit our needs perfectly! Saw numerous salmon on the Betsie River steps away from the cottage.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joe F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend trip
Perfect one night stop before my triathalon the next morning.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Theresa

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cute place. Close to lots of things and perfect size for the 3 of us.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christopher N., Fond Du Lac

Liked: Cleanliness
Very Cute Place!
My wife and I enjoyed our stay here very much! Parking in the garage was a nice bonus. The cabin is Very nice, and different than most others. I appreciate the unique architecture. Clean, bed was very comfortable, and the shower was very cool. Sunk-in floor. Kitchen is well equipped, and the cabin is extremely homey and comfortable. We highly recommend this place for a nice get-away!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aaron L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good base camo
Perfect place for a base camp to explore the surrounding areas. We didn’t spend much time in cabin, but when we did no complaints. Our kids liked fishing in river and enjoyed the fire pit. Close to neighbors on either side, so don’t expect total seclusion. Other than that, great little spot.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristina N.

Liked: Cleanliness
The perfect little spot
Super cute cabin in the woods, so quiet in the morning to enjoy coffee on the back porch, huge fire pit out back to enjoy in the evenings, beds were super comfy, we absolutely loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Debra N.

Liked: Cleanliness
River awesome, lots of neighbors
We loved the Betsie River! Having kayaks was great, too, although it takes some strength to get them down the dock and back up. The interior wood in the house is beautiful. Many items were tired & could use updating - the lock box broke while we were there but owner had quick response. It's not private. Neighbors are within feet, and there's barking dogs and even dogs wandering onto the property. Unfortunately, bulldozers were clearing a new homesite while we were there - very loud. We want to give a shout out to the Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy - their numerous hiking and conservation sites provided a wonderful experience in the area! (And Geno's had great beer & pizza!)
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Location/ Comfy Rental
We had a wonderful stay. We’d highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023