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Crystal Mountain, Thompsonville cabin rental - Winter at the cabin
Winter at the cabin
 
Crystal Mountain, Thompsonville cabin rental - Winter at the cabin

Winter at the cabin

Love the summer shade & flowers

Love the summer shade & flowers

View from the dock

View from the dock

Watch the birds while having coffee in the morning

Watch the birds while having coffee in the morning

Living room with fireplace

Living room with fireplace

The Deck

The Deck

Master bedroom

Master bedroom

Second Bedroom

Second Bedroom

Water park at Crystal Mountain

Water park at Crystal Mountain

Swing overlooking the river

Swing overlooking the river

Firepit in the yard

Firepit in the yard

Picturesque winter setting

Picturesque winter setting

Turkeys in the fall

Turkeys in the fall

First tracks at Crystal Mountain on a beautiful Saturday Morning

First tracks at Crystal Mountain on a beautiful Saturday Morning

Christmastime at the Cabin

Christmastime at the Cabin

A colorful Pileated Woodpecker

A colorful Pileated Woodpecker

Point Betsie Lighthouse near Frankfort

Point Betsie Lighthouse near Frankfort

Fun on the Alpine Slide at Crystal Mountain

Fun on the Alpine Slide at Crystal Mountain

Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

Per night (USD) $118 - $230
Per week $825 - $1,400
  • Bedrooms2
  • Sleeps6
  • 1 Bathroom

Photos and Description of the Crystal Mountain, Thompsonville vacation cabin rental
Betsie River Getaway - 2 BR, 1BA, A/C Cabin in the Heart of northwest Michigan

Wake up to a breathtaking sunrise over the Betsie River. Then hit the slopes at Crystal Mountain Resort or wet a line on northern Michigan’s premier trout stream. This four season cabin offers the best of all worlds. You’ll love our classic up-north cabin with private frontage on the Betsie River. Located on a quiet Cul-de-sac, this immaculate home features vaulted wood ceilings, wood interior, and a gas fireplace. It comes fully furnished including appliances and linens. It has two bedrooms, one bath, a kitchen, and a three door drive through garage for your vehicles and snowmobiles.

Betsie River Getaway is located in the heart of Northwest Michigan and provides an environment rich in outdoor opportunities for every taste and age. Lake Michigan, Sleeping Bear National Lakeshore, Crystal Mountain Resort, and thousands of acres of state and federal recreational property are all only minutes from the door. Please click the link to our website below for additional information.

Area Natural Resources & Cabin Amenities: You'll find multiple access points to snowmobile trails, rivers and creeks, hiking trails, and beaches from our property or only a few minutes away. Golfers will find a variety of tier one courses in the area. If quiet seclusion is your idea of the ideal vacation, snuggle up in the warmth of the fireplace or watch fish migrate upstream while enjoying a campfire from the riverbank.

Amenities: Air conditioning, high speed wireless internet, washer, dryer, stove, propane furnace, gas fireplace, refrigerator, coffee maker, waffle maker, cooking utensils, tableware, silverware, microwave, toaster, satellite TV, 40' flatscreen LCD TV, Blueray player, XM satellite radio, and stereo system with MP3 connection. Both gas and charcoal grills are available. Linens and paper products are provided to start. Wood is provided for the outdoor firepit free of charge.

Area Activities and Cultural Events: Downhill Skiing, Art Park, Summer concerts at Interlochen Center for the Arts, Gwen Frostic Art Studio, Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, Scenic areas, Local Festivals and wineries, Beaches, Swimming, Children's water park, Water Skiing, Canoeing, Freshwater Fishing,  Great Lakes Fishing, Mountain Biking, Tennis, Boating, Hang gliding, Wind Surfing, Kayaking, Fly Fishing, Snowmobiling, Paddle Boating, Jet Skiing, Gambling, Climbing, Cross Country Skiing, Marinas, Sailing, Pier Fishing, Golfing, Hiking, Hunting, sightseeing.

The cabin is ideally located just far enough from Crystal Mountain to experience the brilliant starlit nights and quiet gurgle of the river while hidden from the all night lights, vehicle noise, and whine of snow guns at the resort.

Betsie River Getaway is also located midway between Manistee and Traverse City Michigan each approximately thirty miles away and offering easy access to all the amenities of the city.

Benzie County, Michigan is world renown for the beauty of Lake Michigan, Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, it's forests and rivers, the world class fishing, and recreational diversity.

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About Eric or Pat Lampinen

The owners Eric & Pat, grew up in the Detroit area and moved to northern Michigan in 1977. We've lived in the same home for over thirty five years only a half hour away from the cabin. We love the northern Michigan lifestyle and beauty and wish to share our love of the area with everyone.

Eric or Pat Lampinen purchased this cabin in 2003
Why Eric or Pat Lampinen chose Crystal Mountain, Thompsonville

Betsie River Getaway is centrally located in the Manistee, Benzie, and Lelanau county area, the most beautiful and scenic location in the state. Lake Michigan with it's magnificent vistas, massive sand dunes, and uncrowded beaches are only one of the area assets. Our inland lakes, rivers, forests, fall colors, and history, the miles of highway winding through it all, with M-22 in particular infuse the soul with peace and tranquility and must be experienced.

What makes this cabin unique

Betsie River Getaway rests on the bank of the picturesque Betsie River. One of only a few rivers in Michigan designated as 'Wild and Scenic'. This air conditioned cabin interior is distinct with vaulted, beamed ceilings and rough sawn wooden walls. The property is enveloped by a dense canopy of trees that provide privacy and solitude. Deer, woodpeckers, and dozens of other creatures call BRG home as well and provide hours of viewing entertainment.

Crystal Mountain, Thompsonville cabin rental - Winter at the cabin

Winter at the cabin

Love the summer shade & flowers

Love the summer shade & flowers

View from the dock

View from the dock

Watch the birds while having coffee in the morning

Watch the birds while having coffee in the morning

Living room with fireplace

Living room with fireplace

The Deck

The Deck

Master bedroom

Master bedroom

Second Bedroom

Second Bedroom

Water park at Crystal Mountain

Water park at Crystal Mountain

Swing overlooking the river

Swing overlooking the river

Firepit in the yard

Firepit in the yard

Picturesque winter setting

Picturesque winter setting

Turkeys in the fall

Turkeys in the fall

First tracks at Crystal Mountain on a beautiful Saturday Morning

First tracks at Crystal Mountain on a beautiful Saturday Morning

Christmastime at the Cabin

Christmastime at the Cabin

A colorful Pileated Woodpecker

A colorful Pileated Woodpecker

Point Betsie Lighthouse near Frankfort

Point Betsie Lighthouse near Frankfort

Fun on the Alpine Slide at Crystal Mountain

Fun on the Alpine Slide at Crystal Mountain

Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

Crystal Mountain Resort & Spa
"Experience the Crystal Coaster, outdoor children's pool, climbing wall, several restaurants, the luxury spa, golf, mountain biking, and more!"
A Papano's Pizza
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
"Rated America's Most Beautiful place by ABC's Good Morning America viewers."
Gwen Frostic Prints LLC
Cherry Bowl Drive-In Theatre
"Have your kids ever been to a real drive in movie?"
The Roadhouse
"Fabulous Mexican cuisine!"
Cherry Hut
"Great food, one of a kind Cherry Pies."
Rosie's Country Cafe
"A classic American home style eatery. Breakfast and lunch. Try their Raisin bread!"
Black Star Farms
"One of many wineries on the Leelanau and Old Mission Peninsulas. "
The Fusion Restaurant
"Best tasting, best presented Cantonese and Szechuan cuisine just off the beautiful Lake Michigan Beach at Frankfort."
Nearest Airport : Traverse City at 30 Miles
Nearest Ferry : Ludington at 55 Miles
Nearest Motorway : M-115 & Kurick Rd. at 1 Miles
Nearest Beach : Lake Michigan at Frankfort at 18 Miles
Nearest Barpub : The Vista at Crystal Mountain Resort at 1 Miles
Nearest Ski : Crystal Mountain Resort & Spa at 1 Miles
Nearest Golf : Crystal Mountain Resort & Spa at 1 Miles
Nearest Restaurant : Wild Tomato at Crystal Mountain Resort & Spa at 1 Miles
Car: necessary

In the heart of Nortwest Michigan, the cabin is located in a quiet 'up north' wooded setting on the Betsie River. The area offers immense natural beauty, abundant natural resources, outdoor activities, and numerous cultural opportunities.

Other Activities: Ride Michigan's only Alpine Slide located at Crystal Mountain!!!

Golf: Crystal Mountain offers two premier 18 hole courses only one mile from the cabin. The Ridge Course, with incredible views of the surrounding valley and the Betsie Valley Course winding through the lower stretches where deer, turkeys, and other wildlife abound. Further to the west is Arcadia Bluffs golf course ranked in the top ten courses in the nation and known as the 'Pebble Beach' of the midwest

Ski: Crystal Mountain Resort 1 mile from the cabin features the new Loki Quad lift and re-contoured slopes of Loki & Thor! This new million $ lift really increases capacity and reduces lift lines. Additionally, Jim Riley one of the nations top boot fitters is based at Crystal Mountain and offers discounts exclusively to renters at Betsie River Getaway!

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Changeover Day: flexible

Rental Rates for this vacation cabin rental in Crystal Mountain, Thompsonville, Michigan

Rental Basis:
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Rate Period Nightly Weekend Night Weekend Weekly Monthly Event Minimum Stay
 
Spring
May 1 2013 - May 23 2013
$150
$400
2 Nights
 
Notes: All holiday weekends $550.00 for three nights. Includes Memorial Day, Labor day, Thanksgiving, etc.   
 
Summer Prime
Jun 1 2013 - Aug 30 2013
$118
$825
1 Week
 
 
Fall
Sep 3 2013 - Dec 1 2013
$150
$400
2 Nights
 
 
Christmas Holiday
Dec 20 2013 - Jan 1 2014
$230
$230
$1,400
4 Nights
 

Additional information about rental rates

Tax Rate 6.0%
Cleaning $65

Notes

  • Michigan use tax of 6% of rental fee.
  • Additional information:
    A refundable damage deposit of $200.00 is required. Reservations are confirmed with Homeaway payment or when a deposit of 50% of the total rental fee is received. Written cancellations more than forty five days in advance of the reservation date are eligible for full refunds. Between forty five and fifteen days before the reserved date cancellations will be refunded at 50%, or 100% if the reservation dates are filled. Cancellations received less than fifteen days before the reservation date are not eligible for refunds.

Accommodation and Amenities for this vacation cabin rental in Crystal Mountain, Thompsonville, Michigan

Property Type:
  • cabin
Forms of Payment:
  • accept credit card
Meals:
  • Guests provide their own meals
Floor Area:
  • 800 sq. ft.
Location Type:
  • Waterfront
  • River ...
    150 ft. of private frontage on Michigan's beautiful Betsie river. The Betsie is one of only a few rivers designated 'wild & scenic
Theme:
  • Tourist Attractions
  • Away From It All
  • Family
  • Romantic
General:
  • Parking Off Street
  • Local Maps
  • Filtered Water
  • Toilet Paper
  • Mosquito Magnet
  • Laundry Soap
  • Alarm Clock
  • Paper Towels
  • Washing Machine
  • Sofa Bed
  • Linens Provided
  • Towels Provided
  • Fireplace ...
    Gas fireplace with remote control thermostat
  • Internet ...
    Wireless high speed internet
  • Air Conditioning ...
    Central air installed May 2013.
  • Garage ...
    Three car garage with plenty of room for your boat, bicycles, and snowmobiles.
  • Living Room ...
    Vaulted, beamed, wood ceilings throughout.
  • Clothes Dryer
  • Iron & Board
  • Gas Heating
  • Parking
  • Basic Soaps
  • Firewood
  • Local Activities Guide
  • Activities Guide
  • Heating
  • Living Area
  • Hair Dryer
Kitchen:
  • Dishes & Utensils
  • Freezer
  • Coffee Maker
  • Cooking Utensils
  • Oven
  • Stove
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • 4 Ring Stove
  • Stove
  • Toaster
Dining:
  • Child's Highchair
  • Dining ...
    Table with five chairs and bar with four stools.
  • Dining Area
  • seating for 8 people
Bathrooms:
  • 1 Bathroom
  • Bathroom 1 - toilet , shower
  • Spacious tiled shower.
Bedrooms:
  • 2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 6
  • Bedroom 1 - 1 queen
    Bedroom 2 - 1 double , 1 twin/ single
    Bedroom 3 - 1 queen , 1 sleep sofa /futon
  • Master Bedroom has queen size bed. 2nd bedroom has bunk bed with double bed below and twin/single above. Living room has queen sofa sleeper. A Pak N Play is provided free of charge for families with infants and toddlers. The cabin is opimized for family groups and couples groups. Groups of individual men or women consisting of more than four occupants must share beds. Camping trailers, tents & sleeping bags intended to provide sleeping accomodations for additional occupants are not permitted.
Entertainment:
  • CD Player
  • DVD Player ...
    Blueray player
  • Video Library ...
    Blue ray and DVD movies provided
  • Stereo ...
    XM Radio and MP3 connection
  • Television ...
    40' flatscreen TV
  • Satellite / Cable ...
    Dish network with High Definition service including Fox Sports Detroit
  • Toys ...
    Some toys available on-site for those rainy days including Lego blocks.
  • Video Game Console ...
    Xbox with games included
  • Games ...
    Board games, cards, Xbox video games.
  • Video Games
  • Radio
  • Books for Kids
  • Games for Kids
Outside:
  • Boat Dock
  • Walkway to Water
  • Kayak / Canoe ...
    A canoe and Kayak rental is located 1-1/2 miles from the cabin.
  • Outdoor Grill ...
    Gas and charcoal grills available.
  • Ski & Snowboard ...
    At Crystal Mountain Resort
  • Golf ...
    Many tier one courses available nearby.
  • Deck / Patio
  • Wood Deck
  • Sand Box
  • Outdoor Grill Gas
  • Beach Chairs
Suitability:
  • Long-term Renters Welcome
  • Minimum Age Limit for Renters
  • wheelchair inaccessible
  • suitable for elderly or infirm
  • non smoking only
  • children welcome
  • pets not allowed
Attractions:
  • restaurants
  • water parks
  • festivals
  • forests
  • live theater
  • autumn foliage
  • winery tours
  • museums
  • cinemas
  • playground
  • churches
Leisure Activities:
  • gambling casinos
  • photography
  • sight seeing
  • bird watching
  • scenic drives
  • antiquing
  • sledding
  • walking
  • outlet shopping
  • beachcombing
  • horseback riding
Local Services & Businesses:
  • groceries
  • Babysitter
  • ATM/bank
  • fitness center
  • massage therapist
  • medical services
Sports & Adventure Activities:
  • paragliding
  • wind-surfing
  • hunting small game
  • water tubing
  • freshwater fishing
  • tennis
  • jet skiing
  • hiking
  • mountain biking
  • fly fishing
  • golf
  • surf fishing
  • fishing
  • cycling
  • skiing
  • scuba diving or snorkeling
  • golf privileges optional
  • pier fishing
  • ice skating
  • roller blading
  • water skiing
  • swimming
  • hunting
  • sailing
  • ski privileges optional
Notes: Central air conditioning added 2013. 40' flatscreen TV with high definition service & local channels. XM Satellite Radio with whole house stereo speakers and MP3 connector. Xbox video game. Blue Ray disc player Waffle Maker Board games & puzzles Both gas and charcoal grills available for use. Wireless internet services Firewood provided for the outdoor firepit.

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Reviews for this vacation cabin rental in Crystal Mountain, Thompsonville, Michigan

Cozy Betsie River Cabin - 1 Mile from Crystal Mountain Resort
average rating of 4.875 based on 69 reviews
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Cozy Betsie River Cabin - 1 Mile from Crystal Mountain Resort
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p310615
231 794-1118
Crystal Mountain, Thompsonville Northern Michigan
5

We LOVE this cabin.

5 of 5
Submitted: July 18, 2012 Stayed: June 2012
This was our sixth visit to the Betsie River Getaway. First and foremost I would thank Eric and Pat, they are wonderful hosts. They cabin is always exceptionally clean, well stocked with necessities (all the stuff you never remember to bring from home), and they keep you well informed at all times. I actually don't believe I've had the opportunity to meet them, though I feel like I know them. I also appreciate the e-mails throughout the year with additions they've made to the cabin. They are one of the primary benefits of this cabin.

The cabin itself, and the surrounding property, are exactly what you want in an 'up north' vacation. The 'parents' bedroom is roomy, comfortable and the closet and dressers help you move right in. The 'kids' room is perfect - our kids look forward to it annually and bicker over who gets the top bunk.

Large bathroom and very roomy shower (the skylight above it is a perfect touch), laundry room always comes in handy and the kitchen (complete with all the pots, pans, dishes, silverware, coffee makers, etc that you'd need) helps a lot.

The back deck, with all the rocking chairs is where I prefer to read each morning and evening. This year, my kids preferred the new hammock that was installed. Either place is an ideal spot to watch all the birds and critters - the feeders keep some very interesting looking birds nearby. I get especially excited when the humming birds hover over my head while I read on the deck.

Nice, big grill in the back for your BBQ and a fire pit, with chairs, is where the smores get made...after all these years I'm finally getting the hang of making a fire. There is a lot of land, a lot of trees, some swings overlooking the river and a dock to go down and kick around in the Betsie River. Finally, a garage to die for...I wish my bed room at home was a clean.

The location is ideal for an 'up north' vacation. Crystal Mountain resort is a mile down the street (they have lots of activities - we tend to use their pool.) Benzonia is nearby (hit Gwen Frostics), Beulah (beach and Cherry Hut), Frankfort , and all your faves...Crystal Lake, Lake Michigan, Sleeping Bear Dunes, Dune Climb, Platte River, Traverse, Suttons Bay, Manistee, and the list goes on and on. This is the perfect spot to see it all.

This cabin has become a part of our family, we look forward to going all year. If looking for stuff to do, read my wife's notes in the visitors journal they leave on the counter. Thanks!
Owner's Response: Thanks Rob. It's our privilege and pleasure to share the cabin with such wonderful people like your family. Pat and I are originally from the Detroit area but are so lucky to have had the opportunity to live many years in northern Michigan and we love being able to help others experience the natural beauty and quiet solitude we enjoy every day.
Helpful votes: 2/2
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Cozy Betsie River Cabin - 1 Mile from Crystal Mountain Resort
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p310615
231 794-1118
Crystal Mountain, Thompsonville Northern Michigan
5

Betsie River Retreat

5 of 5
Submitted: September 2, 2012 Stayed: August 2012
If you are looking for a Walden-like setting with close proximity to Crystal Mountain, golf, biking, restaurants and Sleeping Bear Dunes, consider Betsie River Getaway. The two-bedroom chalet has modern amenities with a great deck that overlooks the bank of the Betsie River. There's also a large garage that enabled me to keep my car, bikes and fishing boat under cover. A mile away in Thompsonville is the Betsie River Bike Trail. My wife and I rode the 22-mile trail, stopping in Beulah for lunch, then spent the afternoon walking Main Street in Frankfort. After a perch dinner at Dingy's (highly recommended), Benzie Bus transported us and our bikes 22 miles back to our car for $6. What a deal! If you like to golf, Champion Hill was our favorite course. It is a links-style layout with views of Crystal Lake and Lake Michigan. Tell them you want to play Pinecroft, their sister property, and they will give you a discount coupon. A visit to Sleeping Bear Dunes is a must. Do the Pierce Stocking Trail and allow plenty of time for the dunes at Stop #9. I finally got the nerve to run the dune at #9, 450 feet down to Lake Michigan, then a loooong climb back up. I've been training for a 10K all summer, so I was able to do the round-trip in about 25 minutes, but it is much harder than it looks. If you are into fishing, the salmon run starts around Labor Day, but I was able to find a few early-run salmon. Below Homestead Dam off I-31 is a great stretch of river that is easily waded. Bring at least a nine weight rod, as these fish can run over 20 pounds. We did a lot in our six-day stay, yet we always enjoyed coming back to our cabin at the end of each day and enjoying a glass of wine on the deck. Will definitely do a return trip.
Owner's Response: Northwest Michigan provides a vast number of both indoor and outdoor activity options for all tastes and preferences and we enjoy the opportunity to share this beautiful area with our guests. Sometimes the best endorsments for this wonderful place come from our guests themselves! Thanks John
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Cozy Betsie River Cabin - 1 Mile from Crystal Mountain Resort
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p310615
231 794-1118
Crystal Mountain, Thompsonville Northern Michigan
Essexville, Michigan
5

Great!

5 of 5
Submitted: August 29, 2012 Stayed: August 2012
My boyfriend and I visited Betsie River Getaway after a VERY busy summer. We just wanted to have some time together to relax and enjoy each others company. Eric and Pat provided a great place to stay. It's quiet and the scenery is great! The cabin itself is very cozy and clean. It's just close enough to Traverse City which made a day trip there a fun adventure. Away from it all, but still close enough if you want to venture out. Would love to return someday!
Owner's Response: Thank you Stephanie. It was our pleasure to have you and your boyfriend as guests. We're really pleased you had the opportunity to visit and experience a quiet, relaxing, stay at the cabin. Thank you for pointing out our proximity to Traverse City. It's one of our great assets to be located "away from it all" overlooking the scenic Betsie River yet close to everything that cities offer. We'd love to have you return any time.
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Cozy Betsie River Cabin - 1 Mile from Crystal Mountain Resort
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p310615
231 794-1118
Crystal Mountain, Thompsonville Northern Michigan
4

Summer Michiganers

4 of 5
Submitted: August 20, 2012 Stayed: August 2012
Very quiet spot, yet Crystal Mountain Resort was a mile away to enjoy. We took a picnic to Sleeping Bear Dunes and went swimming in North Barr Lake. We caught small rainbow trout right off the back deck on the Betsie! Smores every night at the campfire and a swing in the hammock in the afternoon. Nights were pleasantly cool. We enjoyed watching the birds. This reminded me of summers on the Frio River in Texas. The charcoal grill was great and no mosquitos. Great experience in August, especially coming from Houston. This was our second trip to Michigan and look forward to many more!
Owner's Response: At BRG we're fortunate to be able to offer a combination of beautiful environment, peaceful solitude, and amenities providing our guests with the ultimate "up north" experience as well as a great value. Thanks to Doug and family for choosing BRG and submitting a great review for us. We hope to have you return again soon.
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Cozy Betsie River Cabin - 1 Mile from Crystal Mountain Resort
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p310615
231 794-1118
Crystal Mountain, Thompsonville Northern Michigan
Guest Comment Entered by Owner
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Guestbook Entry

Submitted: July 20, 2012 Stayed: June 2012
We came over from the UK and wanted some USA wilderness and fishing. This place is like a private zoo! We saw:
- A deer 10m from the porch
- Racoon
- Three types of squirrels
- chipmunks
- Three turkeys at 7:00am
- So many birds and hummingbirds.
The fish were elsewhere, or very clever though, but I saw a turtle. Wish we had brought a good zoom camera and binoculars. Great cabin!
Recommend: Cover in bug cream and sit quietly on porch with the outside light on at 10 - 11pm. We will not forget this time.

Thanks
Helpful votes: 1/1
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