Is Vacation Home on the Betsie River pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

Where is Vacation Home on the Betsie River located?

This family-friendly Thompsonville vacation home is located on a river, 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).

Vacation Home on the Betsie River Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim R.

4 June 2025

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

River House

The house was so clean and stocked with everything anyone would need inside and out. The bedrooms were big and a spacious kitchen as well. We had a 3 and 4 year old who were entertained by catching and releasing frogs from the little pond in the front yard. The property was large and had great river frontage. The owners were wonderful and we would definitely rent this place again.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott W.

22 June 2024

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

Great Family House

Great property for privacy, views, and river watching.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen P.

7 January 2023

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

Wonderful place for a winter getaway.

Our families had a wonderful time staying here. The home is beautiful with lots of space and amenities. Location to Crystal Mountain for snowboarding was perfect.

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Colleen F.

7 August 2024

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

Great vacation getaway!

the house and property were beautiful. So many amenities that I did not expect. Would definitely recommend this rental to anybody.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen F.

4 June 2023

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

Restful

Beautiful location! Perfect for our family celebration. Kitchen was beautiful and had everything needed for our stay! Looking forward to returning for an extended vacation!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth C.

29 June 2025

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

Terrific family spot

River House was perfect for our 3 generational family gathering of twelve. It was spotlessly clean, comfortable and spacious. There is plenty of room to spread out, and large enough kitchen and dining areas to easily accommodate everyone. We like to cook meals from scratch and found the kitchen beautifully provisioned with plenty of work space and helpful labels to find what we needed. With its proximity to MI-115, it's convenient to many wonderful activities and destinations. Yet it feels very secluded and private, tucked into the woods overlooking the river. We especially appreciated having four bathrooms, the sunroom and game room, the second fridge, the baby equipment, and the lovely swing by the river. The owners were very welcoming to work with and always responded promptly to questions. We highly recommend it.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

David P., Waterford, MI

28 October 2023

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

Great place

Beautiful quiet spot on the river with lots of distance between neighbors. Kitchen is well stocked with everything you could need. We'll be back.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul S.

29 April 2024

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

Perfection

Couldn’t have asked for a better stay. More than expected

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marv P.

24 September 2024

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

Perfect Getaway!

Property was exactly if not better than described. Excellant communication- zero issues and zero surprises. The river access was awesome as well as the fire pit and the supplied firewood. The decks gave an awesome view and place to drink morning coffee or to visit after the late night fire. Can't say enough good things about this property and the owners. Thanks for sharing it!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew G.

16 August 2024

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

Peaceful retreat with plenty of space

We stayed a week at the Riverhouse and it was excellent! The river was tranquil, there was room for everyone and the 4 seasons room was great space to be when the kids went to bed. Cindy was a gem to communicate with and was able to coordinate an early check in for tracking family members.The ONLY small quibble was from the kids as the the dart board and foose-hockey were not present and the air-hockey table was missing it's blower. We would 100% stay at the River House again and find it to be an amazing deal for all the space you get!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vicki B.

16 August 2023

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

Relaxing, well equipped, beautiful setting

The setting of this house is beautiful and very relaxing. The river was lovely, the trees are beautiful and our 4 year old granddaughter had a great time watching the frogs in the lily pond! We had a campfire many nights and really appreciated all of the firewood that was available for us to use. The kitchen is extremely well stocked, and having 4 bathrooms made everything easier for our family group. We will definitely rent this house again if we have the chance!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Craig H.

28 February 2023

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

Ski Weekend at Crystal Mountain

Awesome house only a few minutes from Crystal Mountain. We had a group of 12 and everyone had a comfortable bed to sleep in, and it was great to have a home with 4 bathrooms with a group this size. The house was in great shape, and had a well equipped kitchen. Plenty of space in the home for a group our size. Pool table and other games in the finished basement, a comfortable sunroom / porch to enjoy a morning cup of coffee. Would stay here again next time we visit the area - this home worked out great.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Duane V.

28 January 2023

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

The River House

We stayed 4 nights at The River House. The location offers quiet solitude and a chance for our family to spend a few days together which doesn't happen very often. Our hosts, Cindy and Harold, have a great house in an awesome setting. They enhance the experience by making every effort to be accommodating. They are very responsive to questions and concerns and maintain excellent communication. They create a very positive experience with genuine care and concern for their guests.

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

James S. S.

11 July 2023

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

Best of Both Worlds

First of all, the pictures of the property don't do it justice. The home was simply beautiful surrounded by woods, the river, and a sunny pond for frog watching. We vacation as a family with our adult children and their spouses 1-2 times per year. We usually look for a cabin in the woods with lots of hiking, or a condo on the beach. With this cabin, we felt like we got the best of both worlds. It is a quiet cabin in the woods with a great stream for swimming or fishing, but it is also close to absolutely gorgeous (and sometimes very quiet) beaches within 15-20 minutes. I appreciated a well-appointed kitchen with quality cookware, flatware, and appliances including coffee grinder, drip coffee maker, Keurig, an electric griddle for pancakes and French toast (which was great as we love our coffee and big breakfasts). The 3-seasons room facing the river was a favorite place for coffee in the morning while planning the day, or wine in the evening while sharing the day's memories. Some may feel that the bathrooms are dated, but they were clean and comfortable. You have to drive a good distance to find a fully stocked grocery, but the Dollar General in Thompsonville carries 80% of what you may need. Crystal Mountain is just up the street with great golf or skiing in the winter. As a family, we've decided this is one of our favorite new vacation spots.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Louie B.

29 May 2025

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

Golf trip

Perfect spot for four

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa B.

23 February 2025

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

Ski weekend

Great rental with plenty of space. Had an amazing time playing games and watching movies when not we were not skiing. Will definitely be back.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charlene D.

20 January 2025

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

Ski weekend

Had the best time here at the house. It was our second time renting. All the amenities were great. Made fun memories and would love to comeback again.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth B.

2 January 2025

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

Annual Crystal Mountain NYE Trip

Great location only a mile from the ski resort and on the river. Large enough for 3 families and almost every room had its own bathroom with shower. Everyone enjoyed the game room in the basement.

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kurt G.

6 November 2024

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

Staff Retreat

The home was a great, peaceful place for our staff retreat. The owners we great to work with and very accommodating. There was plenty of room for us all inside and outside. The home was clean and well cared for.

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim C.

22 October 2024

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

Color change weekend

Property was very clean, and we pleasantly surprised kitchen has lot of supplies (cooking oil, coffee, creamer, bag of ice....). There are lot of rooms in the house. Communication with host Cindy was great from the beginning. Outside has breathtaking views.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric S.

14 October 2024

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

Roomy and restful

Great property with plenty of space for our group of old friends to reunite while also getting their own space, when needed. Private. Well-appointed; everything we could think of needing was provided. Spent lots of time just sitting down by the river.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Blaine D.

7 October 2024

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

Tippy Adam Fishing Trip

We have stayed at several houses near tippy dam but this is the one our guys requested to come back to this year. Will probably return next year. Clean, comfortable and has everything you need. Owners are very quick to respond and excellent at communicating check in process and everything you need to know.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenda R.

21 September 2024

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

Beautiful home and excellent hosts!!

We had 13 family members stay here and there was more than enough room for everyone! Hosts are extremely nice and accomidating! House is beautiful, clean and well stocked. Kids loved the river! clean and well stocked.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jackie R.

2 September 2024

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

Amazing UpNorth Home

The home and property far exceeded our expectations. The hosts provided so many amenities and “extras” that you wouldn’t normally expect at a VRBO (shampoo, condiments, firewood… to name a few). The location is central to so many beautiful areas. We can’t wait to come back.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deanna T.

30 August 2024

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

Comfortable, roomy place on the Betsie

We had a great time! I've never traveled with dogs or my family, so I'm excited we were able to stay. The river was very accessible, and the kids had a great time wading in. The house was awesome, stocked with the best kitchen supplies I've seen yet. The beds were comfortable, and it felt like someone loves this place, rather than most generic rentals. We made a lot of new memories here.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

Vacation Home on the Betsie River

Photo gallery for Vacation Home on the Betsie River

Reviews

Entire home

Popular amenities

Add dates for prices

About this property

Entire place