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The "Bear Den" 500' Betsie river waterfront Guest home.

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds
Exterior
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Interior
Reviews
10

Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Pet friendlyPet friendlyPet friendly
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill

Explore the area

Map
Thompsonville, MI
  • Popular LocationMountain Ridge Golf Course10 min drive
  • Popular LocationCrystal Mountain10 min drive
  • Popular LocationMichigan Legacy Art Park12 min drive
  • AirportManistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)30 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.

The "Bear Den" 500' Betsie river waterfront Guest home.

Beautiful Betsie river front guest home. great riverfrontage for canoeing and kayaking or great fishing for steelhead in spring and Salmon in fall. only 5 miles from Crystal mountain ski and golf resort,great location to tour the wineries or do a fall color tour in northern Michigan. A beautiful short drive to Lake Michigan in Frankfort or head to Traverse City, get your exercise by climbing Sleeping Bear sand dunes such a great view from the top any time of year!
Main house also on property see booking @ Vrbo.com/3482644

Property manager

Chris

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: NO SMOKING This is a NON-SMOKING unit. No smoking

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the city center
  • In the mountains
  • On a lake
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • 1 unit
  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
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 allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Extra $150 cleaning fee 4 pet hair on furniture

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 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

Property is also known as

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About the neighborhood

Thompsonville

Located in Thompsonville, this vacation home is in the city center and 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 Lake Michigan and Misty Acres Preserve.
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What's nearby

  • Mountain Ridge Golf Course - 10 min drive
  • Crystal Mountain - 10 min drive
  • Michigan Legacy Art Park - 12 min drive
  • Misty Acres Preserve - 14 min drive
  • Arcadia Bluffs Golf Course - 33 min drive

Getting around

  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • Geno's - 12 min drive
  • Iron Fish Distillery - 13 min drive
  • Thistle Pub & Grille - 10 min drive
  • Rosie's Country Cafe - 10 min drive
  • The 231 Bar & Grill - 9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The "Bear Den" 500' Betsie river waterfront Guest home. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at The "Bear Den" 500' Betsie river waterfront Guest home. ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The "Bear Den" 500' Betsie river waterfront Guest home. ?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The "Bear Den" 500' Betsie river waterfront Guest home. located?

Located in the heart of Thompsonville, this vacation home is within 6 mi (10 km) of Crystal Mountain, Michigan Legacy Art Park, and Misty Acres Preserve. Glovers Lake and Chestnut Hills Golf Course are also within 12 mi (20 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 27 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 27 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 27 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 27 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 27 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fishing and Skiing
Very clean and comfortable. 7 minutes from Crystal Mountain. Beautiful stretch of the Betsie River. Beautiful renovated cottage.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather D., Hudsonville, MI. USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Always wonderful!!
We are becoming regulars here at the Bear Den!! Love the location and quaint atmosphere. Well appointed and so very relaxing. Ski weekends are made so much better staying here when we come up.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather D., Hudsonville, MI. USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Another GREAT visit!
We have stayed at the Bear Den multiple times for our ski weekends at Crystal Mountain and absolutely love this tiny home. Perfectly wonderful every time! Going again in 2 weeks. Can’t wait!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amber D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely!
We had a wonderful time staying at the Bear Den! Cabin was very clean, super cozy and had everything we needed. Loved going down to the river to watch the salmon. Hope to be back again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cindy H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Bear den updated
Very cute house and property amazing, beds could use a little more comfort. House is private only if the other home on property is not reserved. Had no idea two homes on same property.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome Little Cabin
We had a great stay at the Bear Cabin in Thompsonville. The cabin was very clean and accurately represented in the rental listing. It's plain on the outside, but very bright and updated on the inside. We enjoyed being able to bring our two small dogs with us. Communication with the owner was easy and responsive. The only thing we would recommend is maybe adding a wooden deck or something similar in front of the cabin, it would help keep people from tracking sand into the house, which we did a lot.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
incredibly Clean, adorable, and surrounded by nature. close to alot of great towns and Crystal Mountain. The host was kind and responsive. Check-in was seamless. will definitely be back!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Cabin on the Betsie
We had a great time fishing and sightseeing the area. Close drive to Lake Michigan
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sherette M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very comfortable and impressive
Perfect cabin for my daughter and I and her 2 dogs. Very comfortable. All the amenities we needed. We floated in the river right on the property during the day and had a fire at night. We enjoyed our stay so much we're figuring out when we can go back. There's so much to do.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Drew L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice stay
Very nice cabin, just the right location for what we wanted to do in nw northern Michigan. Host was very communicative and even offered to purchase age appropriate board games for our younger children. Everything in the cabin functioned well and was nicely updated. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023