Cabin

Betsie River Frontage with view of Crystal Mt.

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View of river
back deck
bedroom with queen bed
bedroom with 2 twin beds
loft area with 2 twin beds

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8139.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Thompsonville, MI
  • Crystal Mountain
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Mountain Ridge Golf Course
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Michigan Legacy Art Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Betsie River Frontage with view of Crystal Mt.

Cabin has 190 feet of Betsie River frontage. 1 mile from Crystal Mt. resort.
Betsie River offers great summer canoeing, kayaking, with spring and fall Salmon and Steelhead runs.
Crystal Mt. offers downhill skiing, two 18 hole golf courses, pools, spa, an Alpine Coaster and more.
There are more than 300 miles of snowmobile trails minutes from the cabin.

Golf: Crystal Mt. has two outstanding 18 hole golf courses just 1 mile from the cabin.
Many other great courses are with a 20 minute drive.

Fishing: The Betsie River has a great Salmon and Steelhead run in the Spring and fall and one of the best places to fishing them is the hole right in front of the cabin.
Twenty minutes away Frankfort offers pier fishing in Lake Michigan as well as charter boat fishing and a beautiful sandy beach.
There are also many smaller lakes to fish within a few minutes drive.


Crystal Mt. Resort: Crystal Mt. Resort was rated top family resort in the Midwest.
It offers a good variety of slopes and terrain parks for skiing and snowboarding.
Something for everyone.
The resort also has an indoor, outdoor pool and hot tubs.
The outdoor pool has a water park for the kids.
Crystal also has Michigan's only Alpine Coaster.
All just 1mile away.

Property manager

Tim Bench
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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
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 and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Thompsonville

Located in Thompsonville, this cabin is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Michigan Legacy Art Park and Kresge Auditorium are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Crystal Mountain and Champion Hill Golf Course. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Thompsonville, MI

What's nearby

  • Crystal Mountain - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Mountain Ridge Golf Course - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Michigan Legacy Art Park - 6 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Interlochen Center for the Arts - 29 min drive - 28.7 km
  • Arcadia Bluffs Golf Course - 34 min drive - 29.5 km

Getting around

  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Geno's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Thistle Pub & Grille - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Iron Fish Distillery - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Rosie's Country Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Laughing Horse Saloon - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Betsie River Frontage with view of Crystal Mt. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Betsie River Frontage with view of Crystal Mt.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Betsie River Frontage with view of Crystal Mt.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Betsie River Frontage with view of Crystal Mt. located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Crystal Mountain and 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Michigan Legacy Art Park. Misty Acres Preserve and Glovers Lake are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 206 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer G.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris I.

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

Repeat Customers!!

We love the Bench Cabin! Second time visiting and will be back…such a tranquil home close to all the area has to offer!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah S.

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

Another great weekend!

Thanks to the Bench family for another great weekend! Their cabin is the perfect distance from Crystal and a cozy spot to finish the day.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bethany B.

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

Relaxing Location

This property was set off the road which made for quiet sleeping. We appreciated the fireplace and short drive to Crystal. Thanks for being a great host!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

jamie k.

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

Snowboarding getaway

We went up north to go snowboarding and relax. It was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

michelle s.

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

Bench Cabin

We have stayed here 3 times & have already made reservations for next year. Great location & Cabin!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen M.

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

Mrs

Had a great time. Place was clean, & all the amenities you would need. We will definitely b back.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

darrell c.

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

Fishing getaway

Was a Great stay as always love the location and great communication with the owner will book every year if available
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve H.

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

Friends or family

5 minutes from Crystal Mountain, 6 minutes to Iron Fish Distillery and 45 minutes from Manistee. An amazing home with a fully stocked kitchen and great beds
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ken G.

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

Another great stay!

Location is excellent. Quiet and peaceful setting. We rented again for our annual salmon fishing trip in Onekama. House was comfortable, clean, and very well stocked with everything we needed. Tim is great to work with and we will be back again! Highly recommended
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah W.

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

Beautiful and quiet

Very comfortable cabin in delightful rural setting overlooking the Betsie river.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

JT L.

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

Thompsonville Cabin

We loved this property! Thanks so much
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Second time renters

This is the second time we rented this property and there will be a third. Everything you could need was there. Beds were comfy and plenty of towels. Hubby liked going fishing in the river after dinner. Caught a few too!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindy L.

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

Very nice place

Very clean and enjoyable place.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric K.

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

Perfect

We came up to Crystal Mountain for the Total Archery Challenge and we had a great time at Tim’s rental! Thanks Tim for a great spot for us to crash for a few nights.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia Y.

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

Peaceful Setting

Great location to be close to things...yet far enough away for a quiet and private retreat!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Victor P.

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

Fishing trip with friends

Another great trip at the bench cabin. This is my favorite place to stay in that area. Thank you Tim for being a great host. Can't wait for next year.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Russ K.

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

Best cabin ever!

This is an amazing property with a gorgeous cabin! Tons of amenities including firewood for the indoor fireplace!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah S.

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

Clean and cozy cabin

We enjoyed our stay! The cabin was clean and tidy! Extra blankets were handy and there was just enough spots for all eight to sleep comfortably. It snowed about 18” over the weekend but getting in and out was no problem. The plow truck came early each day. Four minutes to Crystal Mt was spot on and we trekked back and forth easily. The skiing was incredible! The well-stocked kitchen made cooking meals easy and the indoor space was perfect for watching a game or playing dominoes at the kitchen table! We had a great stay and look forward to booking again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brooke S.

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

Crystal Mtn Cabin

We were pleasantly surprised that the cabin was actually as close as they said to the ski hill. We were able to go home for our lunch and dinner while enjoying the slopes. The kitchen was well equipped and we were able to serve all our meals there. Thompsonville is remote so grocery shop ahead of time or on your way! There are restaurants and options at Crystal Mtn resort too. Our kids enjoyed each having their own bed! It was perfect for our family of 6. We loved our adventure at the cabin.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

michelle s.

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

Beautiful place

We have stayed at the Bench Cabin 3 times & already booked for next year. Well equipped kitchen which I love.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

jeff v., Holt

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

V

Awesome
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Craig R., Frederictown, Ohio

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

Betsie River Salmon Run

Great cabin! love staying here each year.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael K.

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

Great for the family

Amazing property, clean, a small walk to the river. Def recomend!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Claire W.

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

Convenient cabin, great for families

We used this cabin as a base to explore Sleeping Bear Dunes and Traverse City. It's a great place for families, as there is ample room for everyone.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

About the host

Hosted by Tim Bench

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Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests