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Betsie Riverside Resort

3.0 star property
Riverfront cabin with an indoor pool and a hot tub

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Terrace/patio
Cabin 4 | Private kitchen | Full-size fridge, microwave, oven, coffee/tea maker
Point of interest
Cabin 10 (Twin Beds After Labor Day) | Living area | 35-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV, DVD player
Cabin 6 | View from room

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor Space
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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2251 Benzie Hwy, 2251 Benzie Hwy., Benzonia, MI, 49616-9692
  • Betsie Valley Trail
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Pinecroft Golf Course
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Crystal Lake Golf Club
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪54 min drive‬

Room options

Cabin 4

  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Cabin 8

  • 1 bedroom
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Futons

Cabin 9

  • 1 bedroom
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Cabin 3

  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Cabin 10 (Twin Beds After Labor Day)

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Cabin 7

  • 2 bedrooms
  • River view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Futon

Cabin 6

  • 2 bedrooms
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed

Cabin 5 (Twin Beds After Labor Day)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Cabin 1

  • 2 bedrooms
  • River view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Twin Beds

Cabin 2

  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Cabin 11 (Twin Beds After Labor Day)

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Benzonia

Betsie Riverside Resort places you 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Betsie Valley Trail. This 3-star cabin property has 11 guestrooms and offers an indoor pool, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Betsie Valley Trail - 5 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • Pinecroft Golf Course - 7 min drive - 3.4 miles
  • Crystal Lake Golf Club - 8 min drive - 4.1 miles
  • Crystal Mountain - 15 min drive - 9.9 miles
  • Frankfort Beach - 18 min drive - 10.8 miles

Getting around

  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪The Roadhouse Mexican Bar & Grill - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Platte River Inn - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪A Papano's Pizza BEULAH - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Cherry Hut - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Betsie Riverside Resort

Riverfront cabin with an indoor pool and a hot tub
Guests staying at Betsie Riverside Resort enjoy an indoor pool, free WiFi in public areas, and a hot tub. If you decide to drive, there's free parking. Friendly staff can provide front-desk service during limited hours, and also offer advice about sightseeing. Additional amenities include express check-out, a picnic area, and barbecue grills.
The 11 individually decorated cabins feature kitchens with refrigerators, ovens, and microwaves. Guests can expect to find free WiFi and 35-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels and DVD players. Coffee makers, free bottled water, and portable fans are other standard amenities. Change of towels is available on request.
An indoor pool and a hot tub are on site.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Family friendly

  • Playground

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Window screens

Entertainment

  • 35-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels
  • DVD player
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Deck/patio
  • Dock
  • Firepit
  • Free firewood
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Portable fan

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Services and conveniences

  • Change of towels on request
  • Free bottled water
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Limited-hour front desk

Location highlights

  • On a river

Things to do

  • Fishing
  • Kayaking
  • Rowing/canoeing

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)
  • Outdoor lighting
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 11 units
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Connecting units available
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Towels (changed on request)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 3:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Guests will receive an email within 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between October 14 and March 27.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Property payment types

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
This property accepts credit cards and cash
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 and outdoor lighting
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is professionally cleaned
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours, and checking out is easy with express services. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • 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.
  • This property accepts credit cards and cash.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and outdoor lighting.
  • The property is professionally cleaned.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.
  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

Hanmer's Riverside Resort Benzonia
Hanmer's Riverside Benzonia
Hanmer's Riverside
Hanmer's Riverside Resort
Betsie Riverside Resort Cabin
Betsie Riverside Resort Benzonia
Betsie Riverside Resort Cabin Benzonia

Reviews

Betsie Riverside Resort Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 72 out of 88 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 88 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 88 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 88 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 88 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Andy

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely wonderful. Love to pool, love the cabin. Relaxing stay that our kids that was awesome.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

kimberlee

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allison

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anjum

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Place was perfect. Plenty of space, nice little Playground , great pool and hot tub, little river. Property was kept beautifully and flawless communication. Close to a lot: Frankfort, sleeping bear dunes, traverse city. Couldn’t recommend it more.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were only here for one night (next time it will be longer!). It was just two of us so we had Cabin 5 which was perfect for us. Great location, very nice staff, and a wonderful property.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matt

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cabin was very nice, was clean, and the people were so friendly and helpful!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Betsie Riverside Resort is the perfect, quiet spot and is minutes from everything! The cabin was clean and made great use of the space. The deck was perfect for sitting by the river and enjoying nature. We will definitely be going back!
Cabin #5
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erik

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is awesome and the owners are amazing hosts! 5 stars!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very clean cabin, lovely location and the owners truly care about the guests. There was nothing we didn’t like.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Tim

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Watching Salmon swim upstream in Betsie River
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yurika

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owners were nice and sweet enough to make a list of what we can do around the area and recommendation of restaurants nearby. The cabin we stayed in was perfect size for us as a family of three with a toddler. We enjoyed indoor pool and a cute little playground in the property. Definitely coming back.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Great little cabin

We kayaked the Betsie River!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Very nice. I would stay there again
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Johnny

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay very much. Our cabin was very clean and had everything you could possible need for your stay! Very nice Owners also!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Geoff

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne, Lambertville

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet and clean getaway. Love the nature surrounding the serene river scenery.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brianna

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cabin was super clean and the hosts were sweet and welcoming! The area was beautiful, this place is truly a gem especially for the price. Couldn’t be happier with our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very pretty surroundings, right on the river. Owners were very friendly. Great location, near Crystal Lake and Frankfort. I would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tamera

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Betsie Riverside Resort is absolutely wonderful. Super friendly owners that care about making your stay perfect. The duplex cabin we stayed in was cozy and immaculate. We enjoyed the indoor pool and hot tub. We enjoyed walking around by the river. There are so many little things that they've added to make your stay more fun. Lots of things to do nearby. We already want to go back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

frank

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

I would recommend

Very clean. Really friendly. Really enjoyed the stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sherri

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Bestie Riverside Resort is a beautiful, quiet, unique place to stay. Very clean inside and out. The pool was amazing and so was the hot tub. Not for younger kids.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice property and owners very helpful
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023