Title: Terrific riverfront home near the slopes w/ firepit, free WiFi & five-acre lot Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Terrific riverfront home near the slopes w/ firepit, free WiFi & five-acre lot Riverside holiday home with kitchen and patio ## Photo gallery for Terrific riverfront home near the slopes w/ firepit, free WiFi & five-acre lot ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Terrific riverfront home near the slopes w/ firepit, free WiFi & five-acre lot (Thompsonville)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/61000000/60050000/60047200/60047107/0339f81d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Terrific riverfront home near the slopes w/ firepit, free WiFi & five-acre lot (Thompsonville)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/61000000/60050000/60047200/60047107/9b1fb502.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Terrific riverfront home near the slopes w/ firepit, free WiFi & five-acre lot (Thompsonville)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/61000000/60050000/60047200/60047107/3780e37b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, fireplace, DVD player - Terrific riverfront home near the slopes w/ firepit, free WiFi & five-acre lot (Thompsonville)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/61000000/60050000/60047200/60047107/f5c2acb8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets - Terrific riverfront home near the slopes w/ firepit, free WiFi & five-acre lot (Thompsonville)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/61000000/60050000/60047200/60047107/5403a8f4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Escape to Riverside Abode, a serene retreat on the banks of the Betsie River. With plenty of space for family and friends, you can unwind by the warmth of the wood-burning fireplace or enjoy a cookout on the back deck as sunset approaches. ## Reviews 9.4 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81562 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Parking available - Washer - Barbecue grill - Fireplace - Kitchen ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## 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 Our calendar is updated in real-time & our nightly rates are accurately displayed. Simply enter your desired dates and click 'Book Now!' 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 amenities ### Ski - Cross-country skiing nearby - Snowboarding nearby ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Car required - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - 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 centre - 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 ## Similar properties ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27120000/27118300/27118293/ce5c7698.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### House - 5 min. to Crystal Mt Resort Pet Friendly Family Friendly Copemish - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Parking available 9.6 Exceptional 224 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-20&endDate=2025-12-21&selected=27118293&PinnedHotelID=27118293&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22180000/22171000/22170993/06ce9b71.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Betsie River Cabin - minutes from Crystal Mountain, Hot Tub, Canoe, Wi-Fi Thompsonville - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 9.8 Exceptional 222 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-20&endDate=2025-12-21&selected=22170993&PinnedHotelID=22170993&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/60000000/59780000/59773600/59773516/f3f4a2e8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Up-north wood cabin, steps from river, 1 mile to Crystal Mtn Resort, free wifi. 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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, a first aid kit and a deadlock 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention A car is required for transport to and from this property ### Property is also known as 46754 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C44.52080%2C-85.96338&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=EyY5pOgLPlrrbMAvfrfYc8T9yVs=) Thompsonville, MI #### What's nearby - Crystal Mountain \- 2 min drive \- 1.4 miles - Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore \- 29 min drive \- 29.2 miles - Little River Casino \- 37 min drive \- 33.7 miles - Caberfae Peaks Ski & Golf \- 41 min drive \- 39.8 miles - Front Street \- 41 min drive \- 35.7 miles #### Getting around - Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 34 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Rosie's Country Cafe - ‬4 min drive - ‪Iron Fish Distillery - ‬10 min drive - ‪The Thistle Pub & Grill @ Crystal Mountain - ‬4 min drive - ‪A. Papano's Pizza - ‬3 min drive - ‪The 231 Bar & Grill - ‬4 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Terrific riverfront home near the slopes w/ firepit, free WiFi & five-acre lot pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Terrific riverfront home near the slopes w/ firepit, free WiFi & five-acre lot? ### What time is check-in at Terrific riverfront home near the slopes w/ firepit, free WiFi & five-acre lot? ### What time is check-out at Terrific riverfront home near the slopes w/ firepit, free WiFi & five-acre lot? ### Where is Terrific riverfront home near the slopes w/ firepit, free WiFi & five-acre lot located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Terrific riverfront home near the slopes w/ firepit, free WiFi & five-acre lot Reviews ## Reviews 9.4 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 61 8 - Good 11 6 - Okay 2 4 - Poor 2 2 - Terrible 1 ### 9.6/10 Cleanliness ### 9.8/10 Amenities ### 9.8/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 9.0/10 Eco-friendliness ## Reviews This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jason S. 11 Aug 2025 #### Great location and hone! Beautiful views of the Betsie River! Clean and large home. Close to all the fun stuff in NW MI! ##### Jason S. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kelly R. 22 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful home on the Betzie River We had a great time during our stay ##### Kelly R. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kelly R. 22 Jun 2025 #### Beautiful home on the Betzie River We really enjoyed our stay in this home. The location was great and furnishings were comfortable. ##### Kelly R. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sonja F. 29 Jun 2025 #### Very happy a second time We very much enjoyed staying here again. Love the location and the house itself. Thanks! ##### Sonja F. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Emily P. 10 Aug 2025 #### Perfect for two families with little kids We loved staying here for a week with our young kids. A room for them to share with toys, a kitchen table as well as a large dining room table was wonderful for our board game loving group. A wonderful find! It was in close proximity to great local restaurants like “Rosie’s” which we frequented. We loved that there was laundry on the first floor and Adirondack chairs overlooking the river to enjoy our afternoons and morning coffee. An overall fantastic stay. ##### Emily P. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mathew Joseph M. 18 Jun 2025 #### Beautiful location and house We had a delightful experience at this property. The house was very neat with beautiful decor. The kitchen was well stocked with almost every utensil you would need. ##### Mathew Joseph M. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tracey 3 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication I enjoyed my stay. I would definitely rent this property again. ##### Tracey ### 10/10 Excellent #### Scott D. 7 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Ski weekend Great stay and you can’t get any closer to Crystal! ##### Scott D. Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tracey 3 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Great, overall. ##### Tracey Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tara G. 11 Jul 2024 #### Great property We loved the yard, fire pit, and river access! ##### Tara G. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Edward L. 7 Sept 2024 #### Wow! This place was perfect for us! Close proximity to everything we wanted to do and the home was amazing!!! ##### Edward L. Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Andrea T. 19 Jan 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great property This was a perfect rental for our family’s 2 day ski trip. We would definitely stay here again. ##### Andrea T. Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Misti C. 17 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 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! ##### Misti C. Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024 ### 4/10 Poor #### Josh F. 23 Mar 2025 Liked: Check-in, location #### 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. ##### Josh F. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 15 Jul 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice stay Cute house. Very clean and well appointed. We enjoyed our stay. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021 ### 8/10 Good #### Ronda T. 7 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy #### By the river Great spot on the river, comfortable house ##### Ronda T. Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sonja F. 5 Jul 2024 #### Very happy with home Thanks so much for a great stay. We really enjoyed the home and it is close to so many places in northwest Michigan (Interlochen, Traverse City, Sleeping Bear Dunes, Platte River). We had a lot of fun! ##### Sonja F. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kristin K. 25 Feb 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location for skiing Just down the road from Crystal, so it was super convenient going back and forth for lunch and dinner breaks. Furniture was comfortable for relaxing after skiing and the kitchen had what we needed. The house has charm and character, and we would certainly stay here again. ##### Kristin K. Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amy B. 8 Jul 2023 #### Family getaway Loved the scenery and easy access for our boys to fly fish. The house is nicely decorated, cozy and beds are comfortable. All pictures posted were exact! We’d stay here again! ##### Amy B. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Megan D. 3 Jun 2024 #### Cozy Stay The inside of the home was very clean and comfortable for our party of 4\. The location to town was great and was a good landing spot for some of our itinerary to Traverse City. Check-in was also easy. The outside needed a little TLC, but we were able to enjoy a fire with a view of the river. Overall, we enjoyed our stay and would stay again. ##### Megan D. Stayed 3 nights in May 2024 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### Heather H. 24 Jul 2023 #### Great Adventure stay! Great house for a group. Comfortable, and had everything we needed for cooking and being together with friends for a week. Location is perfect for Basecamp for adventures on the Betsie and Platte Rivers, and all the towns in between. ##### Heather H. Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rachel K. 3 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 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. ##### Rachel K. Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### TIMOTHY T. 26 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 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. ##### TIMOTHY T. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brenda E., Pickerington Oh 27 Sept 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Unique home Beautiful very comfortable home ##### Brenda E. Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### mike H. 24 Sept 2024 #### Always a winner This property is always clean and appealing. It’s always nice sitting up on the hill watching the fish swim upstream and around the bend. Also a good fishing point just off the end of the stairs. We will return for many years to come. ##### mike H. Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024