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The Betsie River Cabin

Gather 'round for summertime barbecues and cozy up inside by the fireplace on chilly nights.

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Smart TV, fireplace, video games, DVD player
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

6 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 18195 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer

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 Betsie River Cabin

Escape to the perfect summer getaway at this stunning cabin, nestled in a private, wooded setting right on the Betsie River. With 6 bedrooms, including a spacious kids' room, this cabin sleeps up to 16 guests and boasts 2.5 baths, ensuring everyone has plenty of space and privacy to relax and unwind.

The open floor plan, fully stocked kitchen, and large dining table make it easy to gather together for meals and quality time with loved ones. And when you're not exploring the nearby hiking trails or visiting local wineries, you can enjoy the great outdoors right on the property.

Spend your evenings gathered around the outdoor fire pit, taking in the serene surroundings, or watch kayakers go by on the river from the steps leading down to the water. For those looking to fish, this property is a prime spot for catching salmon, and the wooden platform deck on the river offers a peaceful place to sit and enjoy the water up close.

Kids will love the outdoor play set and other games and toys, while adults can relax on the large wraparound deck and fire up the Weber gas grill for a summertime barbecue. And on chilly evenings, cozy up inside by the wood-burning fireplace.

Located just 4 miles from Crystal Mountain Resort and ski area, this cabin offers easy access to a wide range of activities, including golfing, hiking, and more. And with Iron Fish distillery just 1 mile down the road, there's plenty of fun to be had without venturing too far from home.

Plus, with the quaint town of Frankfort and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore within an hour's drive, there's no shortage of adventures to be had. Book your week-long stay today and discover all that this beautiful cabin and its surroundings have to offer! Note: No smoking or pets allowed, and primary renter must be at least 25 years old.

Property manager

Stacy Strabbing

Languages

English

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video games
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Gas grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • 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

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Snow sports gear
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances 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: 2,100 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

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

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances 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

Property is also known as

Family Friendly Cabin Banks Betsie River. Crystal Mountain House
Family Friendly Cabin Banks Betsie River. Crystal Mountain
Family Friendly Cabin Banks Betsie River. Crystal Mountain House
Family Friendly Cabin Banks Betsie River. Crystal Mountain House
Family Friendly Cabin Banks Betsie River. Crystal Mountain

About the area

Map
Thompsonville, MI

What's nearby

  • Crystal Mountain - 12 min drive
  • Mountain Ridge Golf Course - 13 min drive
  • Michigan Legacy Art Park - 15 min drive
  • Interlochen Center for the Arts - 32 min drive
  • Arcadia Bluffs Golf Course - 39 min drive

Getting around

  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Geno's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Thistle Pub & Grille - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Iron Fish Distillery - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Rosie's Country Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Laughing Horse Saloon - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Betsie River Cabin pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Betsie River Cabin?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Betsie River Cabin?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Betsie River Cabin located?

Located on a river, this family-friendly holiday home is within 6 mi (10 km) of Crystal Mountain, Misty Acres Preserve, and Michigan Legacy Art Park. Glovers Lake and Arcadia Dunes are also within 12 miles (20 km).

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The Betsie River Cabin Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 111 out of 138 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 25 out of 138 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 138 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 138 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 138 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Chris V.

Perfect Fall Getaway!
Property was pristine, beautiful location surrounded by nature and the amazing Betsie River. Iron Fish Distillery near by if you’re feeling thirsty. Overall great experience and would definitely rebook in the future !
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacob K.

Great weekend getaway
I stayed here with some friends for a weekend golf trip. It’s a nice, quiet, and clean cabin with a number of restaurants and golf courses nearby. I would highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Sarah W.

Great place for family reunion
Great room and kitchen combo ideal for hanging out. Plenty of seating and well-equipped kitchen. Beautiful deck and screen porch. Not all bedrooms have windows, no AC (but weather cool so ok)
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ginger F.

Great time!
Overall experience was amazing!! We definitely want to come back for another trip. Very peaceful and relaxing! If you like the wilderness and being around woods and water then this is a place for you. The cabin does hold at least 12 people and room to spare. So big families are not exempt.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul S.

Perfect
Great getaway for outdoorsman and their families.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer K., Montague, USA

Skiing trip
Love this place always great to come back
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian D.

Cabin
Great river cabin
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer K., Montague, USA

Annual vacation with our family
Love love love this cabin. Perfect for getting away and enjoying time together with family. So close to Crystal mountain made it so easy to run back and forth.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Suada R.

Great place
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Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Linda C.

Yearly Family Gathering
Love how clean the property was. Beautiful house over looking a river. Really got us to disconnect from the real world for a week and enjoy our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Trinity F.

Perfect get away
We LOVED this property! Needed a place to stay for a large group of friends for a wedding. The location was perfect as well as the layout for us! We had sixteen people for our stay and there was plenty of room for us the river was beautiful we look forward to renting again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cody V.

Amazing Property and stay
A group of dues just hanging out for an archery shoot at a cool A** Cabin! Whats more to like! We WILL be booking same place again next year.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lori M.

Annual christmas ski trip
We have stayed here several times while skiing Crystal Mountain. The open and spacious kitchen, dinning and tv area are our favorite place to relax with family and friends. The new upgrades are woderful and well chosen. Thank you for allowing us to rent your property and would definetly recommend this property
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Griselda P.

Perfect Family Getaway
This was an absolute beauty of a cabin. We had a very delightful and memorable stay this past Easter. Everything was clean and they even had extra comforters, blankets, pillows, towels, detergent, firewood, games, etc. We will definitely be recommending with our family and friends. You won’t regret your stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark P.

River house
This was the perfect place for our friends to hangout and enjoy the river. The house had all that we needed. The beds were great and there was plenty of room for everyone.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cindy D.

Great Cabin in the Ricer
We had a big group of adults skiing for the weekend. Very cozy and comfortable place. We are repeat renters and will probably rent again!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lori M.

Awesome place to stay
We have stayed here 2 years in a row for our annual ski trip with family and friends and would definitely recommend. It is very clean, well stocked with kitchenware and offers plenty of parking . Property owner communicated with us well and offered their assistance should we need anything. Thank you so much..
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Jennifer Z.

Fun with friends
The house was beautiful and well equipped. The setting was so peaceful. The area close to the river could use a little T.L.C., but it is apparent they have been working on replacing sections. I would highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patrick K.

Siblings Weekend
Wonderful Weekend! Ideal location right on the Betsie River. This place was spotless and had anything and everything you could need for a enjoyable stay. Huge dining table that easily set 12. Stacy was easily accessible and prompt with info about the area. Making plans to stay again next year now.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Gerald R.

Five Stars!
This vacation was awesome! Plenty of room for our family. The cabin was clean and had everything we needed. We cook on vacation and have family meals, there was enough room for everyone! The property was absolutely beautiful! We loved the fall colors and the river. We have grown children and they loved this cabin. My son actually said “this is my favorite”. (We take our kids on a short vacation every fall in Michigan.) This Cabin and location is 5 stars!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anouchka R.

Nice get away.
We really enjoyed our time at the cabin. It has an open kitchen space which made it feel very homey. Had everything we needed to host a thanksgiving dinner. The basement was very cold even though we turned up the heat. Overall it was a very pleasant experience. My only remark would be that the trash cans in the bedrooms weren’t empty from previous guess or housecleaning crew/person.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wendy W.

Family Trip
This was our 3rd time staying at the property and it was great as usual. We couldn’t ski due to the weather but had no problem finding things to do in the area. The house is large enough to fit several families and a huge bedroom downstairs for the adult kids to hang out. I must say it would be nice if the furnace was WiFi and the owners could bump up the heat prior to our arrival as it was only 58 degrees in the house but it did heat up fairly quickly and was not a big deal. Thanks for having us and I’m sure we’ll be back in the future!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Robertson W.

Family Vaca
This was a perfect location for skiing and visiting local places of interest in the area. The kitchen, eating area and lounging made it perfect for our family activities. Had a little trouble with tv but owner was willing to rectify the problem quickly. If all our family had stayed the bathroom situation would have been a little tight, but all in all we would rent the cabin again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cindy K.

Nice place to stay
Overall nice place. We were expecting a fire pit near the river along with a seating area due to the pics and description of watching kayakers go by. It was over grown and the fire pit was off to the side of the house, not down by the river. There also was not a very good selection of pots to be used. We were glad to have brought some of our own kitchen supplies
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Monique C.

Great House!
We had a great time with a big group. The only complaint I have is that 2 of the bedrooms in the basement do not have windows so technically should not be counted as bedrooms. There was also only one remote that worked for the tvs. The other remote did not have batteries. We had a nice fire, caught a few fish and we would rent again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023