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Gorgeous Lemon Lodge 1mile to Crystal Mtn, 4Bed+2Ba+2Family Rms+Game Rm+Pets Ok!

Gorgeous Lemon Lodge 1mile to Crystal Mtn, 4Bed+2Ba+2Family Rms+Game Rm+Pets Ok!

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Spacious open kitchen & family room that are perfect for relaxing/entertaining!
The ultimate base camp for your adventures!! Plenty of parking in circle drive.
11 public access points throughout the Betsie river to kayak, canoe or fish!
Your large dream kitchen awaits! Fully stocked for entertaining big groups!
Large family room sectional, 65" Smart TV & electric fireplace to keep you cozy

Overview of Gorgeous Lemon Lodge 1mile to Crystal Mtn, 4Bed+2Ba+2Family Rms+Game Rm+Pets Ok!

5 out of 5 Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 13194 sq m

Popular amenities

  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher

Explore the area

Thompsonville, MI
  • Popular LocationCrystal Mountain11 min walk
  • Popular LocationMountain Ridge Golf Course3 min drive
  • Popular LocationMichigan Legacy Art Park5 min drive
  • AirportManistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)33 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 13)

Back Flex/5th Bedroom & Game Room

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4 (Bunk Room)

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Gorgeous Lemon Lodge 1mile to Crystal Mtn, 4Bed+2Ba+2Family Rms+Game Rm+Pets Ok!

Create your Northern Michigan memories in this very spacious & pet friendly newer built Lemon Lodge. Located just one mile to Crystal Mountain Resort, this deceptively larger single-level sprawling ranch home with Central Air Conditioning is the perfect base camp for all of your Northern MI adventures. Situated on a beautiful lot with hardwoods, the Lemon Lodge is very family friendly and will sleep up to13 in beds with 4 bedrooms PLUS a 2nd large back family/game room area with memory foam Queen sleeper sofa. The back family room can also be used as a large additional 5th bedroom/sleeping area when needed. Everyone gets a bed, so no blow-up beds are needed! Whether hitting the ski slopes or spa at Crystal Mountain, taking a day trip to Lake Michigan beaches or Sleeping Bear Dunes, playing a round of golf at Arcadia Bluffs, Crystal Mountain or many nearby courses, wine tasting and browsing shops in downtown Traverse City, or simply enjoying a nice campfire under the stars, your vacation retreat awaits! (Limited firewood provided in warmer months seasonally) There is even a Public Access point just down the road (About a 7 min. walk and less than a min. by car) for the Betsie River to catch a Salmon & Steelhead or drop your kayaks. There are eleven (11) different public access points total along the entire 50-mile Betsie River. At over 2085 sq. feet, this custom-built home is deceptively larger than appears outside and has open concept floor plan, high ceilings and beautiful hardwood floors throughout that were built for entertaining. Covered front porch, a side deck and a large back deck with dining table and plenty of seating for everyone. There is also an entirely separate back 2nd family room with multiple board games, 8' shuffleboard table, Pacman, Star Wars Pinball, another large 50” Smart TV, sleeper sofa and chairs, etc. that are perfect for kids or adults that want to relax or be entertained while others gather in the large kitchen and main family room. That back (2nd) family/living room area can also be closed off from front half of house with a sound deadening curtain for more privacy. Bunk Room has a 32" Smart TV. The spacious gourmet kitchen easily seats 13+ for meals and is fully stocked for multi-family extended stays and cooking. The large kitchen opens into a nice size family room with large sectional couch, additional comfy chairs and a 65" Smart TV with Dish Cable. This home has comfortable furniture throughout with plenty of seating, BOSE Bluetooth Sounddock, Three Smart Tv's (65", 50" & 32") and much more to keep everyone comfortable. All upgraded appliances in 2021 & 2022. House has two large full bathrooms. A river rock stone electric fireplace creates a cozy main family room while throwing out additional heat by the large sectional couch. The house also has a great outdoor rear deck overlooking the beautiful hardwoods with an eating area, Weber propane grill, a charcoal grill & large firepit area with plenty of Adirondack chairs that are great for relaxing while catching up with friends/family or treating yourself to some S'mores. Plenty of room in the front & back yard for those outdoor games such as Bocce Ball, Washer Toss, Regulation Corn Hole, Kan Jam & Football/Soccer balls which are all provided in the shed. Full-size Samsung washer & dryer are also at your disposal for your extended stay. (Laundry soap provided) Located just a 1/2 mile to the entrance of Crystal Mountain Resort & Spa you have access to skiing, golf, biking, award winning spa, indoor pool/hot tub and fitness center, outdoor pool and waterpark, high-ropes, climbing wall and many other activities available. (Daily Nominal Fee) So close you can even hear the snow making machines in the distance during ski season! The lodge is also a short drive for day trips to Arcadia & Frankfort Lake Michigan Beaches, downtown Traverse City, Crystal Lake in Beulah, Sleeping Bear Dunes, Manistee, Platte River rafting and many other areas of interest. There is even the infamous Iron Fish Distillery just down the road and a Mead/Wine/Beer tasting room (St. Ambrose Cellars) that is just 10mins. north. Miles of State DNR snowmobile & ATV/SXS trails less than two miles away & numerous Kayak/Canoe rental places around the area that also offer guided river tours for the Betsie & Platte Rivers. Charter fishing trips available around the area too. You can also take the family winter tubing or summer zip-lining through the woods at Mt. Holiday in Traverse City. So many things to do and places to see that are close to the house, although the quiet and peacefulness of the place may be all that you need. House has central air conditioning as well to keep your group comfortable! (Address of Lemon Lodge is 16082 Lemon Rd. Thompsonville, MI 49683)

Property manager

David Balsam
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Languages

English
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Single level home. Perfect for children.

Events

No events allowed
No Weddings.

Pets

Pets allowed
Contact owner for pet approval please.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking at all inside the home.
NO underage drinking or illegal drug use on the property.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Note from host: No Weddings.
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Thompsonville

Located in Thompsonville, this holiday home is in a rural area. Kresge Auditorium and Frankfort Light are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and Lake Michigan. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Crystal Mountain - 11 min walk
  • Mountain Ridge Golf Course - 3 min drive
  • Michigan Legacy Art Park - 5 min drive
  • Interlochen Center for the Arts - 29 min drive
  • Arcadia Bluffs Golf Course - 34 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Geno's - 6 min drive
  • Thistle Pub & Grille - 3 min drive
  • Rosie's Country Cafe - 3 min drive
  • The 231 Bar & Grill - 3 min drive
  • Bear Claw Cafe - 5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Gorgeous Lemon Lodge 1mile to Crystal Mtn, 4Bed+2Ba+2Family Rms+Game Rm+Pets Ok! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Gorgeous Lemon Lodge 1mile to Crystal Mtn, 4Bed+2Ba+2Family Rms+Game Rm+Pets Ok!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gorgeous Lemon Lodge 1mile to Crystal Mtn, 4Bed+2Ba+2Family Rms+Game Rm+Pets Ok!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Gorgeous Lemon Lodge 1mile to Crystal Mtn, 4Bed+2Ba+2Family Rms+Game Rm+Pets Ok! located?

This family-friendly Thompsonville holiday home is located in a rural location, within 3 mi (5 km) of Crystal Mountain and Michigan Legacy Art Park. Turtle Lake and Arcadia Dunes are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

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5/5

Cleanliness

5/5

Staff & service

5/5

Amenities

4.7/5

Property conditions & facilities

5/5

Check-in

5/5

Communication

4.9/5

Location

5/5

Listing accuracy

Reviews

5/5 Excellent

Diem F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Annual ski weekend
Description of house was accurate. We had a wonderful weekend of skiing. Thank you for hosting!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

5/5 Excellent

Kerrie Ann W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Ski Cabin
We very much enjoyed our stay at the Lemon Lodge! It was perfect for our needs, as it was close to Crystal Mountain. Our dogs loved the backyard and we loved the quiet setting. We will be back next ski season.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

5/5 Excellent

Margaret R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect spot
The layout of the place was so great. Spacious and cozy st the same time Kitchen was great Owner - very quick response time Pretty woods, close to lots of fun things We were not able to snowmobile- the weather did not cooperate but we hiked and played games and it was still awesome Would so come back here
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

5/5 Excellent

Jeff Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great two years in a row!
We made this our base camp for a second consecutive year of skiing with friends. It's so close to Crystal and also close to the pizza place off 115 as well as the Iron Fish Distillery, where the food was amazing. Great for two families with two kids each, lots to do in the home to kill a little time as we all recharged. David is a fantastic host and a great communicator, I can't recommend this enough for a weekend near the hill.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

5/5 Excellent

Suzy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great for our annual ski get away
This was. Great space for two families w teen kids during our annual ski trip. The kitchen was very well stocked for cooking, common spaces were comfy and there were plenty of blankets in the gamerooom was a big hit. Thanks for letting us stay on your great space.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

About the host

Hosted by David Balsam

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We are a family of four with two kids from the Grand Haven area and always look forward to our stays at the Lemon Lodge. We love northern Michigan and all that it has to offer and explore! Our family is very active and we ski Crystal, kayak the Betsie, mountain bike the Crystal trails and often make day trips to the local beaches and towns that are close by. If you have any questions on what there is to do in the area, don't be shy as we can give you a list!

Why they chose this property

We purchased this property because it is just outside the resort and down the road. So close for the activities that Crystal has to offer, but we still have our own private place with a nice wooded lot away from it all. Very convenient for running back and forth from resort for lunch, dinner or breaks in between activities. We also liked that this house has a large spacious floor plan all on one level. Great for little kids and older people that do not enjoy the up and down of stairs. The house being newer also has many upgrades that you will appreciate, including custom hardwood floors, farmhouse bath sink, granite tiled island and A/C.

What makes this property unique

The outside "lodge look" drew us in from the road. The house was built in 2014 so everything is solid and newer. Beautifully hand-crafted by the builder. House also has A/C which is rare around the area. We also found it unique in how the layout gives two family rooms and can be separated by a sound deadening drape if some of the group wants more privacy or piece and quiet from the rest.

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