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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior
Property grounds
TV, fireplace, DVD player

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81562 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Thompsonville, MI
  • Crystal Mountain
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Mountain Ridge Golf Course
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Michigan Legacy Art Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)
    ‪48 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Thompsonville

On river.You'll find Crystal Mountain and Michigan Legacy Art Park within 3 miles (5 km) of this vacation home. Misty Acres Preserve is within 6 miles (10 km) and Glovers Lake is within 12 miles (20 km).
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What's nearby

  • Crystal Mountain - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Mountain Ridge Golf Course - 4 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Michigan Legacy Art Park - 6 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Crystal Lake Golf Club - 24 min drive - 16.4 miles
  • Interlochen Center for the Arts - 30 min drive - 23.2 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Geno's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Thistle Pub & Grille - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Iron Fish Distillery - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Rosie's Country Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Laughing Horse Saloon - ‬4 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.

Terrific riverfront home near the slopes w/ firepit, free WiFi & five-acre lot

Riverside Abode

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Perched on a gorgeous five-acre lot on the bank of the Betsie River, this unbelievable getaway will be just the place to get away from it all and breathe in some fresh air. With plenty of room for the entire family, you will have no trouble spreading out and feeling at home in no time. Mingle with loved ones by the warmth of the wood-burning fireplace with a favorite drink in hand as the chef of the group whips up something tasty in the full kitchen. On warm summer nights, there will be no better way to end each day than a cookout on the back deck as the sun dips below the treetops. Plus, the firepit is the perfect place to listen to the water rush by and reminisce about the fun that was had that day with the whole gang.

What's nearby:
Regardless of the season, this special retreat will be just the place for every type of guest to enjoy. When fresh snow blankets the area, the skiers of the group will be glad to know that Crystal Mountain is just over a mile west offering a variety of runs for all experience levels to enjoy. While in the area, everyone will love walking through the exhibits at Michigan Legacy Art Park and soaking up the colors of Fall foliage. A bite to eat and local grocery stores can be found in Thompsonville proper a mile away and a day trip to Lake Michigan is just 18 miles from your front door!

Things to know:
Free WiFi & cable
Full kitchen
Firepit
Snowbird-friendly
Central AC
All resort amenities must be paid for separately on a pay-as-you-go basis through the resort. Vacasa offers lodging only.

This property is managed by Vacasa Michigan LLC

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 5 vehicles.

Please note: this home resides in a noise-sensitive area and the owners participate in our Good Neighbor protection program. Our smart home technology will alert our team if excessive decibel or occupancy levels are detected, allowing us to reach out directly with a reminder of maximum occupancy and quiet hours. This technology is privacy compliant, and only monitors the presence of decibels and devices-not any personal conversation or information. Thank you for supporting our efforts to be good neighbors!

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.

Property manager

Vacasa of Michigan

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

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Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

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

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Water skiing 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
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,562 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in 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

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

46754

Frequently asked questions

How close is Terrific riverfront home near the slopes w/ firepit, free WiFi & five-acre lot to the airport?

This vacation home is 27.3 mi (34-min drive) away from the Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Terrific riverfront home near the slopes w/ firepit, free WiFi & five-acre lot have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

Does Terrific riverfront home near the slopes w/ firepit, free WiFi & five-acre lot offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Terrific riverfront home near the slopes w/ firepit, free WiFi & five-acre lot?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Terrific riverfront home near the slopes w/ firepit, free WiFi & five-acre lot?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Terrific riverfront home near the slopes w/ firepit, free WiFi & five-acre lot?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Terrific riverfront home near the slopes w/ firepit, free WiFi & five-acre lot have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Terrific riverfront home near the slopes w/ firepit, free WiFi & five-acre lot have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Terrific riverfront home near the slopes w/ firepit, free WiFi & five-acre lot to downtown Thompsonville?

This vacation home is 1 mi away from Thompsonville.

Terrific riverfront home near the slopes w/ firepit, free WiFi & five-acre lot Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 54 out of 68 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 68 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 68 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 68 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 68 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Laveta H., Battle Creek, MI

Disliked: Cleanliness

Beware - Vacasa is a rental co.

Due to extreme Michigan weather, ice, wind, no electricity, we were unable to travel to our VRBO site. Called 800 number - English is second language. No help. Would be better to deal with personal owner than large rental company who uses VRBO for advertising and is unresponsive.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Josh F.

Great Potential

We pulled up to an overflowing trash can that had been raided by racoons, the furnace required service during our stay, and I'm not quite sure how this is listed to sleep 8. Otherwise, the view of the river is awesome, the Vacasa representatives were able to help us through a few issues, and the interior of the house was nice. With a few of the kinks worked out this was an enjoyable stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Ski weekend

Great stay and you can’t get any closer to Crystal!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great, overall.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed my stay. I would definitely rent this property again.

10/10 Excellent

Misti C., North Manchester, Indiana

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Fall Getaway

Great family friendly location. We really enjoyed the cozy feeling of the home and furnishings. The house has a neat layout that added to the unique characteristics. Loved the view of the River from the living room. The fire pit location was a bonus! Cannot wait to come back!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful View

The house was very cozy and comfortable. We had plenty of room to spread out. The river in the backyard was a lot of fun for the kids, they fished and played in the water in the shallow areas. Very nice place.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Scott H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice property, clean, and easy process, but some issues

As the title states, the house was very clean and there was plenty of room for our two families to enjoy a trip up north. The seating was ample and the outside was great as well. However, there were some issues with it that make me not want to recommend it to other guests, at least with circumstances aligned with ours. The downstairs bathroom's lock was completely broken on arrival, and given it's a double sliding door, the privacy was poor. This same bathroom's soap dispenser was also empty when we arrived. The property does have central heating and cooling, but the upstairs bedroom is not included in this. If you're staying in the summer, prepare for the first floor to be cold and the upstairs bedroom to be 10 degrees warmer or more. It was very uncomfortable and hard to sleep. There is a tiny fan up there that wouldn't turn on (just the light worked), and the windows being open didn't help much when it was muggy outside at night. Also, the pillows included on the king bed upstairs were the thinnest pillows I've ever seen, and provided no support. We had to go to the store to buy new pillows to use on our trip. The upstairs is also a loft with very weird ceilings following the contours of the roof, which I understand is probably unavoidable, but as a 6'4" person, I hit my head on the slanted walls a lot at night trying to find my way to the bathroom. This loft area also has no door, so there is zero privacy upstairs.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Ronda T.

Liked: Cleanliness

By the river

Great spot on the river, comfortable house
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s clear someone took a lot of time to restore this older home. The inside was very clean and comfortable. We wish there was a book with some details on the house as some things weren’t as straightforward (e.g. no check out instructions). We enjoyed the location of this house from town and proximity to other cities (~35 minutes from Traverse City). The outside of the property needed a little TLC and didn’t seem like it received much attention for our visit - paint was chipping on the back deck, the trash can seemed like it had been sitting near the roadway for a while, there was a deceased animal in the middle of the driveway that we had to dispose of that had been sitting there a while, the grill wasn’t clean and had been sitting without a cover, and the grass was really long/hadn’t been cut in a while. Overall, it was a comfortable stay for our party of 4 and we would return if ever in the area again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary Lacy

Liked: Cleanliness

Betsie River

This house is awesome! It’s big and comfortable and private and such a beautiful setting overlooking the Betsie River! Only about a mile to Crystal Mountain skiing and golf. Kitchen has everything you could need.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan S., Manchester, MI USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful home Great location!

4 of us friends stayed here 4 nights for a ski trip in January. The home was so nicely decorated and had plenty of room! The large kitchen had all the pans and utensils we needed. The living room was cozy, large and had enough seating for a big group. The fireplace was beautiful, although the wood was snow covered and wet, they had 3 hour logs all ready to burn. The Betsie River is right out the door and so pretty. Crystal Mt is a mile away, so we downhill skied, cross country skied, and enjoyed the pool and hottub over there. We snowshoed in the park/campground next door. We can’t wait to stay here when it’s warmer and can kayak the river and bike/hike the nearby trails.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great property

This was a perfect rental for our family’s 2 day ski trip. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

John S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful place for a relaxing weekend

My son and I greatly enjoyed our stay. The house is roomy yet cozy. I appreciated the quality of the kitchen. Rooms were very comfortable and the downstairs shower was so relaxing. We also enjoyed the quiet evenings outside by the river with a fire going. Definitely saving this for another getaway some day.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bruce R.

Liked: Cleanliness

riverside adobe thompsonville

Very well organized. it met all our stay requirements. Need to give more information that check out is electronic. Our concern was that the trash bin was full. we had to set our trash on the ground next to the bin.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brenda E., Pickerington Oh

Liked: Cleanliness

Unique home

Beautiful very comfortable home
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Kevin

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place for our group. Comfortable and clean. Neat house and easy drive to area attractions. A little noisy sometimes being close to a well traveled road but it wasn't all that noticeable. Good value compared to many other properties we considered.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

gretchen j.

Liked: Cleanliness

vacation

The stay was great. I have a couple of suggestions to make: Upstairs toilet needs to be replaced and deck needs to be sanded down and repainted.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Violet A.

Liked: Cleanliness

It was a nice house

The house was very lovely and most of the issues we did have were mainly on us and easy to solve.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anne P., Glen Carbon, Illinois

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect for Sleeping Bear vacation or Crystal Mountain ski trip

Great location near Crystal Mountain ski resort, and a short drive to everything the Sleeping Bear area has to offer. Approximately equidistant from Traverse City, Manistee, and Cadillac. Betsie River is in the backyard, a firepit for s'mores, and great night sky views from the deck. Lots of comfortable seating in the living room, kitchen includes plenty of pots and pans. We would stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

4/10 Poor

Christina C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Horrible management company, great property

Warning: the property is a gem, but Vacasa, the management company, is AWFUL. First, they sent us the wrong Wi-Fi password. After leaving a message with the local Vacasa manager (never got a response) and texting with Vacasa, we finally figured it out ourselves--it was on the router. Then, it got gradually hotter as we stayed there, and we finally figured out the AC was not working. Called the local manager, who never called me back. It was finally fixed our last day--no one called to tell us that someone was coming to fix it. Communication was horrible. And then they offered us a mere $20 a day refund for AC not working, which is what they offer if the TV doesn't work. I suggest the owners find a new management company, because this one does not treat their customers well at all, and the local person is a ghost. The property itself is gorgeous, and the house is so well-equipped. My rating would have been a 5 star, if Vacasa hadn't ruined the experience.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jenni W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Dnd for the win!

Very clean, well stocked with kitchen items to use. A great place to enjoy sun during the day and a table for our dnd campaign to enjoy in the evening. Would come again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

TIMOTHY T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Is this place for sale?

A really nice country home getaway close to everything. We would definitely stay here again. The photos don't do it justice.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful retreat

Property was as advertised. It was very clean and well appointed. Easy to find though its not close to any large city. Once we figured out that we needed to put the access code in rather quickly instead of slow and deliberately we had no issues getting in. The only other small issue we had was the wifi info we recieved via notification was not correct, but we found it on the modem and had no issues after that. The only other suggestion would be a small packet pointing out local stores or restaurants, sites of interest and activities. Overall both my guest and i had a wonderful experience and enjoyed the house and the beautiful river view immensely.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer W., Croswell

Liked: Cleanliness

This is still a little Gem!!

We returned for a second time booking this little piece of heaven. My family just loves it here. The little river and bonfire pit are our favorite. The home is always clean and neat. Comfy beds, its just what you think a cute little cottage should be. The home has every accommodation needed. The property itself is large and beautiful. Great location. We will return, we love it here.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023