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Peaceful dog-friendly home with gas grill and shared hot tub - close to mountain

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Dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
3 bedrooms, Internet, bed sheets
Exterior
TV, fireplace, DVD player

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8139 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Thompsonville, MI
  • Crystal Mountain
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Mountain Ridge Golf Course
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Michigan Legacy Art Park
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)
    ‪32 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

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

Peaceful dog-friendly home with gas grill and shared hot tub - close to mountain

The Saltbox

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Escape to this relaxing home in a woodland neighborhood for your next getaway. Retreat to the electric fireplace or the free-standing gas fireplace in the master bedroom on chillier nights. There's no way anyone will be cold in this home! When the weather's mild, cook on the gas grill outside and enjoy the fresh air. Come summer, enjoy the portable firepit, and relax in the warm breeze. In the winter, make use of the ski shuttle and get going to the mountain early for fresh powder! If the kids tag along, they will love the play loft accessed by a ladder for their own little world as well! The shared hot tub available is another great place to chill and relax, especially after spending the day at the slopes!

Venturing out form this retreat will be a breeze, as restaurants, shops, the market, and the lodge are all within walking distance! Guests are less than a half-mile from the snowy slopes at Crystal Mountain. At the resort, guests can enjoy snowshoeing, skiing (cross-country and downhill), 36 holes of golf, fine dining, spa treatments, mountain biking, and an Alpine slide in the summertime. Beyond the resort, guests can take a delicious sip of local history at the Iron Fish Distillery four miles away. Looking for an art break? Michigan Legacy Art Park is just under one mile away - try to catch a concert during your stay!

Things to Know
Free WiFi and cable
Full kitchen
Firepit (wood provided)
Dog-friendly
Some amenities may not be available during the winter
Shared pool, sauna, hot tub, and tennis court
All resort amenities must be paid for separately on a pay-as-you-go basis through the resort. Vacasa offers lodging only.

This property is managed by Vacasa Michigan LLC.

*Please Note: Crystal Mountain Resort will be limiting access to the ski slopes this winter. All guests arriving during the time the resort is open should be aware to purchase lift tickets in advance as walk-ups may be turned away.

If you are bringing a dog on your trip, the pet fee is already included in your quote when selecting ‘Yes’ to pets. If you would like to add more dogs, please contact us. The pet fee is per stay and ranges between $150 and $200, depending on the bedroom count, and will apply for each additional dog.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 4 vehicles.

Please note: this home resides in a noise-sensitive area and the owners participate in our Good Neighbor protection program. Our smart home technology will alert our team if excessive decibel or occupancy levels are detected, allowing us to reach out directly with a reminder of maximum occupancy and quiet hours. This technology is privacy compliant, and only monitors the presence of decibels and devices-not any personal conversation or information. Thank you for supporting our efforts to be good neighbors!

Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.
During your stay at this vacation home, you're just a quick walk from Crystal Mountain. Enjoy features like an indoor pool, a water park, and a hot tub. A kitchen and 2 bathrooms are available in the vacation home.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and 2 bathrooms
  • Splash around at the water park or swim in the indoor pool
  • Onsite recreation includes tennis courts and a sauna
  • Steps from Crystal Mountain and a 3-minute drive from Michigan Legacy Art Park
This vacation home offers its guests a water park, an indoor pool, and a hot tub. A sauna and barbecue grills are also featured at this vacation home.

Property manager

Vacasa of Michigan

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing and snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Indoor pool
  • Shared/communal pool
  • A hot tub
  • Sauna
  • Massages

Internet

  • Internet access

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

Location highlights

  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near outlet shopping

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Tennis on site
  • Golf on site
  • Fishing nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Unit size: 1500 sq ft (139 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: Dogs only. Max of 2.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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 and a first aid kit
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
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Peaceful dog-friendly home with gas grill and shared hot tub - close to mountain Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 49 out of 58 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 58 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 58 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 58 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 58 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Doug P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great
Excellent....we will be back
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chrissy E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy cabin
We had a wonderful family weekend at The Saltbox. The property was clean and very conveniently located. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kerrie Ann W., Anderson

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay!
This house was within walking of the ski lifts, which is exactly what we wanted. It was perfect for us.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

VANESSA C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Walk to ski hill, but no hottub
In the description it says there is a shared hot tub and even has renter rules regarding it. However, there is no hot tub on the property. We would've loved to enjoy that after some frigid days at the slopes. Overall, place was clean, comfortable and cozy. Will definitely rent here again despite not having a hot tub.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Marla S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mini vaca
Property was nice and clean with plenty of space. They do need to spray for spiders.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed here with my elderly parents so it was nice to have a main floor bedroom and bath. Not handicap accessible but workable. It was nice to be in the woods and the road was a dead end so no through traffic. Very peaceful location. Driving distance to the beaches and places to eat. There were restaurants and a small market in walking distance, but a bit pricey. Every thing you need was there. I would stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spring Skiing
Good location close to the amenities. Good setup of beds. Nice decor. Comfy bed in Master Bedroom. Spacious. Private, surrounded by trees on a dead end street.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location & Very clean, stocked house
We had a great stay. Its a 2 min drive to skiing! Located on a culdesac. Would recommend and DEFINETLY go back to stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denise M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy and Comfortable Cottage
Very nice cottage. Updated and clean. Great location within walking distance to Crystal Mountain. Surprisingly private on larger lot with lots of trees. Already talking about planning another stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

kathleen g., fishers

Liked: Cleanliness
Mountains of Joy
Great place walkable to slopes but chose to drive with cold, very cozy home with lots of little amenities from cooking spices, coffee and baggies. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hallie B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean, comfortable and cozy!
Loved the spaciousness and windows in the master bedroom - and gas fireplace made it super cozy!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Golf and Beach
Perfect location with golf, hiking, beach and biking. Very quiet location! Can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jodi H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic Place to Stay
The property is everything it advertises and better. Very, very clean, great kitchen pots & pans, dishes, and silverware. Nice selection of games and puzzles. Very comfortable beds and great decorations. Highly recommend the property if you want a relaxing and close to the resort stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Meghan F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable and clean!
This property had everything we needed and was spotlessly clean. The large lot made it feel private and it was very quiet, which is what we always look for on vacation. Location was perfect and it was a short walk to meet up with our friends that were staying at Kinlochen. Texts about checking in and out from Vacasa were clear and timely. We had a great stay and will return.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Russell M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great family get away!
Great location! The house is very well equipped with supplies; including a fully stocked kitchen, paper products, fire pit and gas grill are awesome! Very clean and comfortable!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarah J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome place to stay
We stayed here over Memorial Day weekend and it was perfect! The house was very clean and well equipped. Great location within walking distance to the golf clubhouse and ski base.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

6/10 Okay

Anthony M.

House was ok, help staff awful.
Stayed here before and it went well. This time it was not good. Staff was useless. Heat barely worked. Fireplace not at all. How was freezing upon arrival for many hours later. Nobody ever answered the phone or resolved one issue, vacasa and vrbo were useless in resolving anything.
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carla G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stat
Location was great and everything was very clean and house was well stocked.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lucas H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great vacation
Everything you could ask for in a stay. Perfect place and great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Anthony M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice property
We enjoyed our stay. The home was nice and clean. Perfect location. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sherry M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great
Very clean. Super cute.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Marlene C.

Liked: Cleanliness
PERFECT
Nice early fall get away.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Jodi H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Crystal Mountain
Nice place. Exactly what it advertises.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brad F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great space!
Loved the space! Had everything that you could need. Just wish we had a longer vacation to enjoy it longer.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Shannah S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family vacation
We enjoyed our stay, the house was in a cute resort area! It was very clean and close to restaurants and shopping.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021