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Experience the charm of Bestie River Getaway, a classic up-north cabin home nestled along the Betsie River. Enjoy year-round activities like skiing, kayaking, and hiking near Crystal Mountain resort or unwind by the gas fireplace with a book or family movie night.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 674 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
The current price is ￥23,895
￥45,783 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 3 - Apr 4

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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.

Like us on Facebook @ Bestie River Getaway for current information happening in our area!

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

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
  • 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

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • 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

  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Renters must assume the risk for any injury/damage of stairs to home, river and banks, water and bonfire activities, fireplace, and porch.
See exit obligations, failure to comply may result in an additional charge against your deposit.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

Located in Thompsonville, this vacation home is near a water park and on the waterfront. Crystal Mountain and Iron Fish Distillery 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. Visit our Thompsonville travel guide
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Map
MI, Thompsonville

What's nearby

  • Lake cabins abandoned on coast during winter with frozen lake
    Crystal Mountain
    2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Arcadia Bluffs Michigan
    Arcadia Bluffs Golf Course
    28 min drive - 37.6 km
  • Pie is Life!
    Front Street
    44 min drive - 61.4 km
  • Aerial view of Petoskey and Little Traverse Bay, Michigan
    Traverse City Beach
    51 min drive - 67.6 km
  • Little River Casino
    37 min drive - 53.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Rosie's Country Cafe
    2 min drive
  • The Thistle Pub & Grill @ Crystal Mountain
    4 min drive
  • Iron Fish Distillery
    10 min drive
  • The 231 Bar & Grill
    2 min drive
  • Waffle Cabin
    4 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.

How much does it cost to stay at Up-north wood cabin, steps from river, 1 mile to Crystal Mtn Resort, free wifi. ?

As of Mar 13, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Up-north wood cabin, steps from river, 1 mile to Crystal Mtn Resort, free wifi. on Apr 3, 2026 start from ￥23,895, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the 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 Iron Fish Distillery are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 50 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 50 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 50 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 50 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 50 reviews

9.2

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

9.0

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Theresa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
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

Sarah A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great little cabin for up north getaway

Clean overall and lots of accommodations to have a comfortable stay. Owners very responsive. Family and i enjoyed our stay and would come again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Malyssa J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Winter wonderful

We stayed for a short weekend and didnt need a thing. The shower was nice and big with great hot water. We cooked both nights and had all we needed in the kitchen. Bedding, towels and all accommodations were great! Enjoyed how close to the resort. We plan to return in the summer/fall and play in the river
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jess K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
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

Christopher N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Lynette B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The perfect northern getaway!

This property was well-appointed, very clean, and the process from booking-check out was fantastic! Our party was in the area for a 4-day kayaking weekend and we could not have picked a more perfect location! The property is right on the Betsie River and near the other waterways we explored just a short drive away, including Traverse City, Sleeping Bear, the Crystal River, and the Platte River. The bedding/beds were comfortable and clean, as was the bathroom, and living spaces. It was incredibly convenient to have a washer and dryer on property as well! Everything you could possibly need with regard to supplies was there on site. The neighborhood was very quiet and I enjoyed our stay immensely!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Brenda B.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication

July family vacation

Overall place is cozy but could of been cleaned better. Found drink in coozie in the closet. Things did not feel clean like the dinning table and counter to eat on still were dirty and the pull out bed is not clean!!! So when you list it for 6 people -minus 2 for the pull out bed.... Big ole stain of some sort not quite sure what......blood; drink; not sure but overall we had a wonderful time. House is very cozy and great location for site seeing!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Homey cabin close to river and excellent beaches

We stayed in this homey cabin because of its proximity to the Interlochen Arts Academy. It was about a 20-minute drive. The hard surfaces in the cabin were clean and we felt comfortable immediately. The beds were comfortable. For ventilation in the winter, I suppose, the walls do not extend to the ceiling in the bedrooms, so do not expect total privacy. There were several dusty areas in the cabin...under beds, around air purifiers and some cobwebs by the clearstory windows, but none of that was a deal-breaker. The cabin was equipped with all the necessary items for a pleasant stay. And the equipment available in the garage was a dream to have for the day at the lovely beach a short drive from the cabin.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Clean, comfortable stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Joan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The cabin/home is a great location for those visiting Crystal Mountain, Michigan Legacy Art Park or floating down the Betsie River. The beds are comfortable, the kitchen is well-stocked and there are plenty of books and games for families.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Up North trip

The bed was very comfortable. Nice selection of movies. It was a rainy night so we enjoyed one. The river was great. Our son caught a rainbow trout. He was very excited.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Location/ Comfy Rental

We had a wonderful stay. We’d highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joe F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend trip

Perfect one night stop before my triathalon the next morning.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristina N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

10/10 Excellent

Michelle B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

First time in Thompsonville

This was our first time visiting the Thompsonville area and the cabin was in the perfect location to visit different spots. Many activities were close by including lakes, crystal mountain and beach towns. We enjoyed coming back to the cabin after a busy day and having the peace and quiet of the cabin's surroundings. Michelle, one of the owners, was very easy to communicate with and responded quickly to questions.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Debra N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

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

6/10 Okay

Michelle W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

No Wifi or complete walls

The place was clean and nice and in a fantastic location but the listing was inaccurate. They listed Free Wifi in the list of amenities but when we arrived there was no internet. I understand that high speed internet is probably not available in that location but then don't put it in your listing. Cell service is decent but not adequate for remote work. Also the bedroom walls don't go all the way to the ceiling so there is no privacy. This is especially difficult traveling with small children who go to bed early as you can't talk, watch TV or do anything else in the cabin without them hearing.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

4/10 Poor

Darana L.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Location, listing accuracy

Unhappy Stay

Steps into cabin accident waiting to happen! Need railing! Bedrooms- need new mattresses BADLY. Neither of us had one good nights sleep. Living room sofa smells badly and feel as sinking to floor on it. Shower in bathroom another accident waiting to happen. Need bar to hold onto to get in and out. Outdoors couldn’t use nice deck due bees and mosquitoes. Could have had citronella candles or something there to help. River couldn’t even get to it. Rickety steep stairs. Very disappointed wanted to fish. Sorry folks but you have some upkeep to do both inside and out. Cabin could be very nice but too steep an embankment to call it on River. It is but can’t enjoy it. Swing out by River is rotted and needs replacement. Couldn’t even set there.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

DANIEL S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great spot near crystal mtn

Enjoyed a cute hi ome on the betsy river! Perfect for my project at crystal mtn.
Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dr. Daniel M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

No Problems!

Hosts were a dream! Any snags, they were on it, no problem!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jackie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

graduation getaway

Wonderful property - has everything you need! We were pretty busy running back and forth to Interlochen all week, but it was a wonderful place to come back to and rest!!!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great ski location!

Awesome experience! Great location and cute little cabin had everything we needed for our weekend get away! Owners very responsive. Will rent again. Thank you !
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022