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Peaceful dog-friendly home with gas grill & nearby resort amenities

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8139.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Hot tub
  • Pool
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Living room

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining Area

About this property

Peaceful dog-friendly home with gas grill & nearby resort amenities

The Saltbox

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Escape to this relaxing home in a woodland neighborhood for your next getaway. Retreat to the electric fireplace or the free-standing gas fireplace in the master bedroom on chillier nights. There's no way anyone will be cold in this home! When the weather's mild, cook on the gas grill outside and enjoy the fresh air. Come summer, enjoy the portable firepit, and relax in the warm breeze. In the winter, make use of the ski shuttle and get going to the mountain early for fresh powder! If the kids tag along, they will love the play loft accessed by a ladder for their own little world as well! The shared hot tub available is another great place to chill and relax, especially after spending the day at the slopes!

Venturing out form this retreat will be a breeze, as restaurants, shops, the market, and the lodge are all within walking distance! Guests are less than a half-mile from the snowy slopes at Crystal Mountain. At the resort, guests can enjoy snowshoeing, skiing (cross-country and downhill), 36 holes of golf, fine dining, spa treatments, mountain biking, and an Alpine slide in the summertime. Beyond the resort, guests can take a delicious sip of local history at the Iron Fish Distillery four miles away. Looking for an art break? Michigan Legacy Art Park is just under one mile away - try to catch a concert during your stay!

Things to Know
Free WiFi and cable
Full kitchen
Firepit (wood provided)
Dog-friendly
Some amenities may not be available during the winter
Shared pool, sauna, hot tub, and tennis court
All resort amenities must be paid for separately on a pay-as-you-go basis through the resort. Vacasa offers lodging only.

This property is managed by Vacasa Michigan LLC.

*Please Note: Crystal Mountain Resort will be limiting access to the ski slopes this winter. All guests arriving during the time the resort is open should be aware to purchase lift tickets in advance as walk-ups may be turned away.

If you are bringing a dog on your trip, the pet fee is already included in your quote when selecting ‘Yes’ to pets. If you would like to add more dogs, please contact us. The pet fee is per stay and ranges between $150 and $200, depending on the bedroom count, and will apply for each additional dog.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 4 vehicles.

Please note: this home resides in a noise-sensitive area and the owners participate in our Good Neighbor protection program. Our smart home technology will alert our team if excessive decibel or occupancy levels are detected, allowing us to reach out directly with a reminder of maximum occupancy and quiet hours. This technology is privacy compliant, and only monitors the presence of decibels and devices-not any personal conversation or information. Thank you for supporting our efforts to be good neighbors!

Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

Property manager

Vacasa of Michigan
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Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
Dogs only. Max of 2.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.
For information about quiet hours, please refer to the listing description.

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 first aid kit

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Thompsonville

Thompsonville is home to this holiday home. Michigan Legacy Art Park and Benzie Area Historical Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Crystal Mountain and Chestnut Hills 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 - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Mountain Ridge Golf Course - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Michigan Legacy Art Park - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Misty Acres Preserve - 8 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Interlochen Center for the Arts - 30 min drive - 28.4 km

Getting around

  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Geno's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Thistle Pub & Grille - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Iron Fish Distillery - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Rosie's Country Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Laughing Horse Saloon - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Peaceful dog-friendly home with gas grill & nearby resort amenities have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

Is Peaceful dog-friendly home with gas grill & nearby resort amenities pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Peaceful dog-friendly home with gas grill & nearby resort amenities?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Peaceful dog-friendly home with gas grill & nearby resort amenities?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Peaceful dog-friendly home with gas grill & nearby resort amenities located?

Situated in Thompsonville, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Crystal Mountain and Michigan Legacy Art Park. Misty Acres Preserve and Glovers Lake are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 52 out of 62 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 62 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Koni H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, Clean, Comfortable accomodations
Great location, walkable to everything. Clean, Comfortable accommodations. Well stocked kitchen.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kerrie Ann W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay!
This house was within walking of the ski lifts, which is exactly what we wanted. It was perfect for us.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chrissy E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy cabin
We had a wonderful family weekend at The Saltbox. The property was clean and very conveniently located. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Doug P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great
Excellent....we will be back
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ski Trip
The property was clean and well stocked. Everything went smoothly. There was no hot tub on the property, which was the only draw back due to the listing title. Easy walk or drive to Crystal Mountain amenities. Grill worked and all appliances functioned. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Shannon D.

Perfect Getaway at Crystal Mountain
This is a great getaway location with great amenities located on Crystal Mountain Resort. The resort has so many amenities that you don't have to leave the resort or you can be close to some great little towns like Beulah and Frankfort!
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10/10 Excellent

Diana S.

Cozy getaway
We absolutely loved the cozy forest vibe!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Michael L.

Fall Golf and Cycle
Great stay - 4th trip to The Saltbox and will keep coming back!
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10/10 Excellent

Lindsay P.

Perfect crystal mt. Stay
Close to the mountain, pet friendly, shuttle service:-)
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10/10 Excellent

Amy A.

Perfect Fall Getaway!
The house was tucked into the woods with lots of trees around. We took a drive to see all the fall colors changing which was just a short drive away. As a family we all hung out and just enjoyed the fireplace and playing games. Perfect weekend away to relax!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Deborah C.

Wonderful stay
We greatly enjoyed our stay in this home. I brought my parents, who are in their 80s, and it was a perfect place for us. There was a ground floor bedroom and bathroom. The location was nice being surrounded by the woods and close enough to the beaches to drive there. We would stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

VANESSA C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Walk to ski hill, but no hottub
In the description it says there is a shared hot tub and even has renter rules regarding it. However, there is no hot tub on the property. We would've loved to enjoy that after some frigid days at the slopes. Overall, place was clean, comfortable and cozy. Will definitely rent here again despite not having a hot tub.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Location & Very clean, stocked house
We had a great stay. Its a 2 min drive to skiing! Located on a culdesac. Would recommend and DEFINETLY go back to stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent

tricia m.

Great get away!
I wish we could have stayed longer. Confused as to the information of shared ammenities and then it was pointed out that the pool was not available to us but there were other things to do. Great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Shannon D.

Wonderful trip!
We had a wonderful girls weekend and the house was perfect! Great central point to lots of activities and points of interest

10/10 Excellent

kathleen g., fishers

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mountains of Joy
Great place walkable to slopes but chose to drive with cold, very cozy home with lots of little amenities from cooking spices, coffee and baggies. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Golf and Beach
Perfect location with golf, hiking, beach and biking. Very quiet location! Can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hallie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, comfortable and cozy!
Loved the spaciousness and windows in the master bedroom - and gas fireplace made it super cozy!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023
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10/10 Excellent

AnneMarie S.

Weekend getaway
Went up north with my nieces family so her 4 year old could try skiing. Perfect location for this. Very cozy and the bigger bedroom with table worked well for work meetings.
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8/10 Good

Sean L.

It was satisfactory
The home was easy to find and had everything you'd expect from renting a house

8/10 Good

Marla S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mini vaca
Property was nice and clean with plenty of space. They do need to spray for spiders.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Julie C.

Great place
The house was super cozy and nicely appointed without being cramped or cluttered. The master bedroom has beautiful light and tree views, and doubles nicely as a separate laptop work space. The living room is nicer than it looked in the photos. We loved staying here and hope to again.

10/10 Excellent

Denise M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy and Comfortable Cottage
Very nice cottage. Updated and clean. Great location within walking distance to Crystal Mountain. Surprisingly private on larger lot with lots of trees. Already talking about planning another stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jodi H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic Place to Stay
The property is everything it advertises and better. Very, very clean, great kitchen pots & pans, dishes, and silverware. Nice selection of games and puzzles. Very comfortable beds and great decorations. Highly recommend the property if you want a relaxing and close to the resort stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
Spring Skiing
Good location close to the amenities. Good setup of beds. Nice decor. Comfy bed in Master Bedroom. Spacious. Private, surrounded by trees on a dead end street.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

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