Airport, Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)
34 min drive
Room options
About the neighborhood
Thompsonville
This vacation home places you next to Crystal Mountain and within a mile (2 km) of Michigan Legacy Art Park. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a fireplace, and a patio.
Mountain Ridge Golf Course - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
Michigan Legacy Art Park - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
Little River Casino - 32 min drive - 31.4 miles
Traverse City Beach - 50 min drive - 46.1 miles
Getting around
Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 29 min drive
Restaurants
The Thistle Pub & Grill @ Crystal Mountain - 9 min walk
Rosie's Country Cafe - 3 min drive
Waffle Cabin - 13 min walk
Iron Fish Distillery - 6 min drive
The Yurt - 5 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
The Betsie Birdie on the #8 Green at Crystal Mountain
The Betsie Birdie on the #8 Green at Crystal MT at the Betsie Valley Golf Course. Our home exudes comfort & elegance w/ stunning views of the golf course & slopes. BRAND NEW finished bsmt. Two King En-Suite bdrms (5 bdrm total) 3+ living rooms, 4 1/2 baths. The home features tasteful finishes; wet bar, dual sided fireplace & an outdoor kitchen w/ gas grill, refrigerator & fire pit overlooking the course. Golf & ski at Crystal during the day & come back, relax & enjoy all the amenities this home has to offer Come stay with us and see why we are a “slice above”
If you'd like to use any of the Crystal Mountain amenities (indoor/outdoor pool, gym, hot tub, etc) please view their website to view their prices and availability. The house does come with Crystal Mountain 24 hour shuttle passes. The shuttle will bring you back and forth from the house to the mountain. We are experienced hosts. Please view our other properties to see our reviews VRBO ID #7334022 VRBO ID #3113629 VRBO ID #2612484 Please reach out with any questions.
This wonderful Ski/Golf home is centrally located to some of our local favorites; Arcadia Bluffs Golf Course (even if you're not a golfer, you can enjoy dinner there with a million dollar view), Iron Fish Distillery (A must), The world famous Cherry Hut (for a Cherry Pie), St. Ambrose Cellars, The Roadhouse Mexican Grill (best Margarita our book), Sleeping Bears Dunes, downtown Frankfort (about a 15 min drive) and for breakfast/lunch at Rosie's or pizza and a beer at Geno's in downtown Thompsonville.
Each stay comes with a fullv stocked S'mores basket, two starter logs and a bundle of firewood. We also provide a welcome basket with snacks, K-cups and a few bottled waters. All showers and bathtubs are supplied with Crystal Mountains signature shampoo, conditioner and body wash.
We do own 3 other properties at Crystal Mountain all within walking distance if you are in need of multiple homes. Please reach out for details. This home and another are across the street from each other
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 4.5 bathrooms, and a patio, and there's space to spread out with 5 bedrooms. Guests can enjoy a Smart TV and stay connected with free WiFi. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a fireplace, and a coffee maker.
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
1 accessible parking space
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Smoking not allowed
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
Near a hospital
Near the marina
Things to do
Golf
Optional ski privileges
Pickleball
Snow sports gear
Tennis
Casino nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Hunting nearby
Ice skating nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Rock climbing nearby
Sailing nearby
Sledding nearby
Snowmobiling nearby
Swimming nearby
Water skiing nearby
Water tubing nearby
Wildlife walks nearby
Winery tours nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher
Deadbolt lock
General
Garden
Unit size: 3,800 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 28
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
This property doesn't allow pets
Children and extra beds
Children allowed: ages 0-17
Events
No events 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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Check-in: 4:00 PM
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 28
We should mention
Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:
This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock.
Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:
Long-term renters welcome.
There are no elevators.
Frequently asked questions
What can I see near this vacation home?
This vacation home is located in Thompsonville, just steps from Crystal Mountain. You'll also find Michigan Legacy Art Park and Iron Fish Distillery within a short drive.
Is this vacation home next to a casino?
No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.
Is there an indoor pool at this vacation home?
No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.
Does this vacation home offer breakfast?
No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.
Does this vacation home allow pets to stay free of charge?
No, pets aren't allowed at this vacation home.
How far is the airport from this vacation home?
The closest major airport to this vacation home is Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker), which is 25.4 mi away (29 minutes by car). Another top airport is Cherry Capital Airport (TVC), which is around 25.5 mi away.
The Betsie Birdie on the #8 Green at Crystal Mountain Reviews
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Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Chris T.
Feb 1, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness
House was great for our families. Lots of space to spread out. Loved the ability to use the Crystal Shuttle. Beautiful view of the slopes from the house. Will definitely look to stay here again. Great communication with hosts.
Chris T.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
10/10 Excellent
Kinjal P.
Jan 19, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness
It was a perfect weekend. All the amenities were great and place is closer to ski and cozy
Kinjal P.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
10/10 Excellent
Pat C.
Aug 8, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Home
Lovely home with plenty of room for everyone to spread out. Very clean and very tastefully decorated. S'mores supplies were provided for us, which we put to good use over the backyard fire pit. The owners were very pleasant and accomodating. Will stay here again in the future.