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Woolly Bugger Chalet - Betsie Riverfront - 1.5 miles to Crystal Mountain

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A green house with a brown door, a front porch with railings, and a small garden area.
A cabin interior with a wooden staircase, a dining table, and a kitchen area with a coffee maker.
A wooden interior with a staircase, a dining area, and a fireplace.
A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, a leather sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a bookshelf.
A green wooden house with a porch, a staircase, and a small garden area.

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10 out of 10
Exceptional

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3 bedrooms1 bathroom

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

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Thompsonville, MI
  • Place, Crystal Mountain
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Arcadia Bluffs Golf Course
    ‪29 min drive‬
  • Place, Traverse City Beach
    ‪50 min drive‬
  • Airport, Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)
    ‪37 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Thompsonville

Located in Thompsonville, this chalet is a 3-minute drive from Crystal Mountain and 7 minutes from Michigan Legacy Art Park. .This chalet is 19.4 mi (31.2 km) from Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and 2.5 mi (4.1 km) from Iron Fish Distillery.

What's nearby

  • Crystal Mountain - 2 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Interlochen Center for the Arts - 23 min drive - 20.1 miles
  • Arcadia Bluffs Golf Course - 29 min drive - 23.6 miles
  • Little River Casino - 36 min drive - 31.4 miles
  • Traverse City Beach - 50 min drive - 46.5 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Rosie's Country Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Thistle Pub & Grill @ Crystal Mountain - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Laughing Horse Saloon - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Geno's Sports Bar - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The 231 Bar & Grill - ‬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.

Woolly Bugger Chalet - Betsie Riverfront - 1.5 miles to Crystal Mountain

Your private retreat on the Betsie River, just 1.5 miles from Crystal Mountain. Fish, kayak or tube right from the property, spend the day skiing or golfing at Crystal, then come home to relax by the fireplace or firepit.

Tucked into the woods with direct river access, Woolly Bugger Chalet sleeps up to 8 guests with 3 bedrooms, a full kitchen, WiFi, AC and laundry. It's an ideal Northern Michigan getaway for families, skiers, golfers, anglers and anyone looking for a quiet escape close to Crystal Mountain, Frankfort, Lake Michigan and Traverse City.

THE CHALET
Woolly Bugger comfortably sleeps up to 8 guests. Two bedrooms feature queen beds, while the bunk room has two full and two twin beds, making it a great setup for families and groups.

The chalet includes a fully equipped kitchen, comfortable living area with fireplace, full bathroom with walk-in shower, WiFi, air conditioning, heating, and washer and dryer.

THE BETSIE RIVER
Step outside and enjoy direct access to your own stretch of the Betsie River. Fish right from the property, launch a kayak or tube, relax along the riverbank, or gather around the firepit after a day of exploring.
The Betsie is known for trout, steelhead and its legendary fall salmon run, making Woolly Bugger a great home base for anglers throughout the season.

CRYSTAL MOUNTAIN
Crystal Mountain Resort is just 1.5 miles away, giving you quick access to skiing, snowboarding, golf, mountain biking, the spa, restaurants and year-round activities.

EXPLORE NORTHERN MICHIGAN
Woolly Bugger is centrally located for exploring some of the best of Northern Michigan:

• 2 min – Crystal Mountain Resort
Skiing, snowboarding, golf, spa, alpine slide, waterpark, hiking and more

• 5 min – Iron Fish Distillery
Farm-to-glass spirits, craft cocktails, food and live music

• 10 min – St. Ambrose Cellars
Mead, wine, craft beer, food and live music

• 15 min – Crystal Lake
Beaches, boating and beautiful clear water

• 22 min – Arcadia Bluffs Golf Club
World-class golf overlooking Lake Michigan

• 23 min – Frankfort
Lake Michigan beaches, restaurants, shops and waterfront

• 30 min – Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
Sand dunes, hiking, scenic drives and outdoor recreation

• 40 min – Traverse City
Restaurants, wineries, breweries, shopping and year-round events

FISHING THE BETSIE
Named after the classic Woolly Bugger fly, the chalet sits directly on a river known for some of Northern Michigan's best seasonal fishing:
𓆝 Spring Steelhead – Mid-March through April
𓆝 Summer Trout – May through August
𓆝 Fall Salmon – August through November

Whether you're here to ski, golf, fish, paddle, explore Northern Michigan or simply relax by the river, Woolly Bugger Chalet offers a private getaway close to it all.
There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. The bathroom has a shower and a hair dryer. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the accommodation: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Snow sports gear
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming 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)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

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

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
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
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 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Woolly Bugger Chalet - Betsie Riverfront - 1.5 miles to Crystal Mountain Reviews

Reviews

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Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 3 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 3 reviews

10/10

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Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rosalinda S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
For our family of five this rental was perfect, the house came equipped with everything that we needed. The rental was super cute and homey. Not far from all the major attractions we usually hit up in Northern Michigan. The owners of rental were easy to communicate with and made our stay a great one!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dana D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was such a cozy cabin for our family. It looks identical to the listed pics. My husband enjoyed fly fishing the Bestie and caught some “keepers.” My son caught a trout right from the little dock. We were mostly not at the cabin with much regret. Next time we stay we will slow it down and just enjoy the space. The night we planned to have a campfire it ended up raining :( We loved the food and atmosphere at Iron Fish which is conveniently 5 mins away. Thanks for a great cabin stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
This is a wonderful property and I would recommend it to others looking for a place close to the Betsie River and Crystal Mountain.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026