Adorable Crystal Mountain Home for your Northern Michigan Vacation

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Mud room with plenty of hooks and room to store boots under the bench

Renovated kitchen with rustic hickory cabinets and modern stainless appliances.

Kitchen and dining room view from family room

Overview
Amenities
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Location
Host

9.8

Exceptional

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12130 sq m

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Air conditioning

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Check-in time

4:00 PM

Check-out time

11:00 AM

Explore the area

Thompsonville, MI

Crystal Mountain8 min walk
Mountain Ridge Golf Course3 min drive
Michigan Legacy Art Park5 min drive
Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)32 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Futon

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Beautiful home in Crystal Mountain's Scenic North Village, recently renovated with two bedrooms plus a loft with additional sleeping space, and two full bathrooms. Bedroom 1 is on the main floor, and features a queen bed with new mattresses in a rustic log bed frame, as well as plenty of closet and dresser space. Bedroom 2 is on the second floor, and features a queen bed and two twin beds, plus a dresser and night stand. The loft includes a Sealy futon sofa, which converts to a full size bed, and a smaller TV. There are also two fold-up mattresses and sleeping bags, which are perfect for kids who enjoy "camping" indoors. Both the main floor and the second floor have their own full bathrooms.

The kitchen has been completely renovated, and features rustic hickory cabinets, granite counter tops, and top quality stainless steel appliances. The dining area includes a large counter-height table with seating for six. The kitchen opens up to the family room, which includes a wood-burning fireplace, a new leather couch, a couple of comfy chairs, and a 42-inch high-definition television. Free WIFI is also included!

The main floor also includes a full-sized laundry room, with washer and dryer, as well as a large "mud room" with plenty of hooks for ski jackets and pants, and a built-in bench to use while putting on your ski boots.

The attached garage is the perfect place to store your skis, golf clubs, bikes, or other toys.

There is a large deck in the back yard, with a gas grill and dining table/chairs. The back yard also features a firepit, with several Adirondack chairs, for you to make memories and s'mores. There is an acre of property, with plenty of space to set up bocce ball, croquet, bean-bag toss, and washers (all included). The property backs up to hundreds of acres of forest.

Crystal Mountain features the best family skiing in the Midwest, with more than 50 slopes and a top-rated ski school. The resort is also home to two gorgeous golf courses, Michigan's only alpine slide, a pool/water-park, adventure park, art sculpture park, mountain bike trails, and a luxurious spa.

When you're ready to venture off-site, you will find that you are centrally located to everything Northern Michigan has to offer; snowmobiling, boating, beaches, casinos, golf courses, kayaking, fishing, mountain-biking, wineries, distilleries, fine dining, as well as casual pub fare.

Property manager

Jeff

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Front of house with large in-ground firepit.

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets 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

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Thompsonville

This holiday home is located in Thompsonville. Michigan Legacy Art Park and Kresge Auditorium are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Crystal Mountain and Chestnut Hills Golf Course. Take in the nearby slopes with skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as ice skating.

Thompsonville, MI

What's nearby

Crystal Mountain - 8 min walk
Mountain Ridge Golf Course - 3 min drive
Michigan Legacy Art Park - 5 min drive
Misty Acres Preserve - 8 min drive
Arcadia Bluffs Golf Course - 33 min drive

Getting around

Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

‪Geno's - ‬6 min drive
‪Iron Fish Distillery - ‬8 min drive
‪Thistle Pub & Grille - ‬19 min walk
‪Rosie's Country Cafe - ‬4 min drive
‪The 231 Bar & Grill - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Adorable Crystal Mountain Home for your Northern Michigan Vacation pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Adorable Crystal Mountain Home for your Northern Michigan Vacation?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Adorable Crystal Mountain Home for your Northern Michigan Vacation?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Adorable Crystal Mountain Home for your Northern Michigan Vacation located?

Situated in Thompsonville, this holiday home is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Crystal Mountain and 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Michigan Legacy Art Park. Misty Acres Preserve and Glovers Lake are also within 9 miles (15 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

13 June 2024

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

Total archery challenge-crystal mountain summer getaway

Loved the house we stayed at! It was perfect for our little get away. It was very close and very affordable for us to get right to the mountain. Jeff was very prompt and courteous in his messages to me. He also was very detailed which was great. I would stay here again.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

20 Feb 2024

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

Mid-Winter getaway

Wonderful home in a great location just up the road from Crystal Mountain. Jeff communicated quickly and the house was clean and well stocked. We would have liked to have had a few more fire starters provided for the fire place, but the firewood was dry and clean and started pretty easily. The large mud room with plenty of bench space and coat hooks was a unique feature and a highlight for our group with elementary age kids to get ready. The only reason we gave a 4 star for the listing accuracy was it shows the home can accommodate 12, however there's really only bed space for 8 if you read the listing details. There is a sleeper chair that could serve a 9th, and the rest would need sleeping bags or portable mattresses on the floor. Just something to be aware of and plan ahead for. Thank you Jeff for a wonderful stay!

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole S.

18 Aug 2023

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

Great place to relax

House was very clean. Sleeping was comfortable and had plenty of blankets. Location was great as it’s kinda in the middle of everything. Highly recommend this place for a great vacation!!!

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rita H.

1 Aug 2023

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

Beautiful

This was a very nice, private place to stay. Quiet neighborhood, plenty of room for the 5 of us. It had everything we needed! We will definitely stay here again!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Luis G.

25 July 2023

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

Camp

The stay was nice.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Skye N., Vestal, NY

12 July 2023

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

Highly recommend

The house was perfect for our needs. The back deck, grill, and fire pit allowed us to have a nice BBQ while we were there, complete with lawn games! The house was clean and the kitchen was well provisioned with all the cooking and dish ware we needed. The host sent us an email ahead of our visit with all the relevant info so we weren't left with questions. I would recommend to anyone looking for a comfortable getaway in the area.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott R.

4 July 2023

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

Convenient location

My family is from the Benzie area. We needed a close location to stay for a family reunion. The reunion was in Benzie. This was perfect. Additionally, the unit was a great price for four considering the holiday weekend (4th of July) and location (near Crystal Mountain). The unit was very well kept and had everything we needed.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bridget B.

16 Sept 2022

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

Wedding

The house was very nice and clean. Loved everything that was offered.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

James S.

30 July 2022

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

Short stay at Thompsonville

We enjoyed our stay. It had nice backyard with fire pit, nice porch, and chairs. We used the laundry and we were able to watch movie on family room TV. We cooked 3 times and it was easy with many kitchen utensils available. Pretty enjoyable stay. - Jim

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

alyssa m.

24 July 2022

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

Nice little place

The house was nice, and clean. Host was easy to communicate with. Deck, fireplace and yard games where very enjoyable! Kitchen had everything we needed to cook meals there. The only complaint is that the AC is one window unit upstairs (that maybe listed and I missed it) but with the fans available we did manage to get the house cool enough. Also the couch was very uncomfortable, you can feel every metal bar in it. Besides that nice little place! Slept a family of the 3 and a family of 4 very comfortably. The town itself is definitely a winter place more catered towards skiing. We went during the summer and still had a good time with the kids but some if the attractions in crystal mountain seemed over exagerated from what they really were.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeannine D., Brighton, MI, United States

10 July 2022

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

Overall

Jeff was very proactive throughout the process. My only concern was the safety issues on the deck. Some boards are deteriorating and causing a tripping hazard. Loved all the nearby activities. Thank you sooo much!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Julie D.

10 Mar 2022

Liked: Communication, location

Disliked: Listing accuracy

Courteous owner, but lack of on-site responsiveness

Although the property was nice with good amenities, there were some significant problems related to our stay. 1) Upon entrance to the property during winter, an ice “hill” greeted us at the front door. It was impossible to avoid slipping on the ice, since that was the only access point. Many members of our group slipped on the ice. We attempted to use the garage as access, but the garage door opener was no where to be found at the property. I purchased ice melt to use during our stay but was only able to eliminate half of the “hill”. The property owner was responsive through messaging, yet I would have appreciated response from an on-site property manager that could have dealt with the ice and provided safe access into the house. The property owner was very courteous at all times and provided compensation for the lack of safe access. 2) The house is advertised as pet-free. Pet hair was found in the bedding and the trash can. Members of our group experienced allergic reaction symptoms requiring medication during our stay. The owner’s response was that a pet was possibly brought onto the property against the rules. The property owner was again very courteous and provided compensation for this issue as well. Overall, the experience is one that I do not wish to repeat. However, the property owner worked to fix the problems from a distance. I recommend the property owner secure an available property manager during winter months, especially to manage any ice accumulation at the entrance of the property.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sean H.

28 Feb 2022

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

Daughter 16th Birthday

We made the trek up from Indiana to try the slopes. We could not have been happier with our stay at the Scenic Cabin. It was perfect for the 4 of us and met all our needs. The fireplace was great to fire up in the evening to warm up the tired body:) We could come back in a heartbeat to stay at this hidden gem. If I could change one thing, I would add a hot tub on the deck. It would have been great to soak in one each evening.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mallory M.

3 Jan 2022

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

Close to the slopes and great layout!

Stayed here with our 4 girls and was super nice! Plenty of room for the six of us and loved the layout. Tons of firewood and great fireplace!

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Anthony B.

23 Dec 2021

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

Excellent Property

This was our first time at Crystal Mountain and staying at this property. The house was clean, well organized and perfect for our family of 5. I highly recommend this location.

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Pam V.

7 Sept 2021

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

Perfect spot

This is a gem. Great location across from Crystal Mountain. Cute new neighborhood with large lots. House was spotless and came with great instructions. Bonus was the fire pit, outdoor chairs, and yard games. Owner was easy to communicate with if needed. Would definitely stay here again !

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Suresh K.

30 Aug 2021

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

Cozy Accomodation

We enjoyed staying here. Owner has maintained it well. Appliances were nice and clean. Plenty of games for kids. A lot of thought put into each space. We could find what we needed through out the house. Thanks for sharing this us!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brad D.

26 Aug 2021

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

Awesome

Jeff was awesome to work with. Me and a couple friends went for a golf trip and the property was exactly what we were looking for. Golfed all day and In the evening we made dinner and sat by the fire every night. Definitely looking forward to a trip back next year

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Denis P.

20 Aug 2021

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

Great vacation!!

We had a great vacation! The house is beautiful!!! Everything literally everything we needed was there. Thank you Jeff for a great time!!! We are definitely coming back to this cozy place!!

Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jeff W.

16 Aug 2021

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

Perfect house for our stay!!

We all had a great vacation and the house was perfect for the 8 of us. Thanks so much!

Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tony P.

11 July 2021

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

Gigi B-day

The property was fantastic, great location, everything we needed and all as advertised, plus special touches including birthday flowers for my wife. Our stay could not have been any better, we are so grateful for making this week one of our best vacations ever.

Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

20 June 2021

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

Central location

Easy drive to the dunes and traverse city. Frankfort was an easy drive as well and was a great little beach town that I didn’t know about. The home was comfortable for my family of 5, including teens and young adults.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Keri B., NORTHVILLE

1 June 2021

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

Excellent Location!

We stayed for three nights over Memorial Day weekend. The location of the house made it convenient for playing golf, exploring the small towns along Lake Michigan and wine tasting on the Leelanau Peninsula. We also went to Traverse City, which is about 45 minutes away. The house has a nice layout. The kitchen is really nice and the grill makes it easy to prepare meals. The neighborhood is quiet but the neighbors seemed friendly. We enjoyed a wonderful weekend near Crystal Mountain!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

La H.

11 Apr 2021

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

Nice and close to everywhere we planned to go.

Our goal was to come up and fish. The house was right in between Betsie and Manistee River which was nice. The area was awesome and was very quiet. Will definitely plan to stay there again.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021