Betsie Riverside Resort

We had a wonderful stay here! Our cabin (#5) was incredibly clean, really cute and very comfortable. It even had a small well-equipped kitchen and a gas fireplace. The owners are very nice and very helpful. Don't hesitate to ask them any questions you may have about this very lovely area of Northern Michigan. We can't wait to return!

The cabin was immaculately clean. The porch facing the river was a bonus even though it rained each day we were there. The beds were comfortable. I was surprised to see 2 twin beds and only one comfortable chair for seating. Handrails for the steps would be helpful as I have mobility issues. I felt the price of $187.00 per day was too much for a very small cabin that made using my walker prohibitive.

Betsie Riverside Resort was a wonderful place to stay. Our cabin was cosy and well-equipped, and it was fantastic to enjoy coffee on our patio every morning looking at the sun rise over the river. It is very convenient to the towns of Beulah and Frankfort where there are a good selection of places to eat. It is also near the Sleeping Bear Dunes park. The resort also has a very nice indoor swimming pool. If we are in this region again, Betsie Riverside Resort will be our first choice of places to stay.

Great place to stay ! Everything was clean and comfortable. We were there just for a relaxing getaway had a blast and would recommend to anyone . Owners are very friendly. Great places to eat close by also.

Our second time staying at Betsie Riverside Resort. We came back as impeccable clean cottages with everything that you would need for a comfortable stay The owners are friendly and helpful. These cottages are close to everything. A lovely spot, Some stay we are going to take a dip in the pool which is sparkling and would be great for a cool summer day in northern MI.

What a great place to stay! The cabins were very cute and super clean. The grounds and buildings were well maintained. The pool and hot tub were beautiful and clean. Our cabin was just a few feet from the river and we enjoyed a campfire right there on the river as well. The hosts were very friendly and accommodating. Just 8 miles from Frankfort which offers many great restaurants and shops. We will definitely be back!

Spent a delightful week at the Betsie Riverside Resort with hosts Chris and Misti. I was researching places to stay in the area - and found a reference to kayak rentals at the BRR. This led me to check for availability of a cabin there. So glad I did. Luckily we were able to reserve Cabin #9 one week before our arrival day. Their website - betsieriversideresort.com - is chock full of information about the resort and amenities and area attractions. Their online reservation system is easy to navigate - and the follow up emails are detailed and very well done. Our cabin had dishes, cutlery and drink ware for four people, a coffee pot with filters, (bring your own coffee grounds), hot pads, cooking and baking materials - all the basics for a kitchen. Full size refrigerator with a top door freezer complete with two ice cube trays. If you don't see what you need - just ask - they have many of the less common kitchen items - like a crock pot - available in the office. We appreciated having our bedroom separate from the living area - so one of us could be up reading while the other slept. The sheets and towels are institutional - aka - sturdy - but soft. Our cabin had a small ironing board and iron along with a fan and two extra blankets. I am guessing those are standard in all the cabins. We were there during the height of the Canadian Wildfire Air Quality Alerts in June of 2023 - so we did not take advantage of the community fire pit (our choice). The one thing we did not bring with us - and was not included in our cabin - was hot dog/marshmallow roasting sticks. We didn't ask if they had them to borrow - since we opted out of building a fire. We chose this area primarily for the Betsie Valley and the Sleeping Bear bike trails, driving to the trailheads for our biking excursions. We also kayaked one day on the Betsie River - which as Chris and Misti will explain, is not a managed river - has lots of twists and turns and a fairly strong current. It's a beautiful river - but challenging. What wasn't challenging was the pickup experience. Kayaking starts from the dock at the resort - and when you get to the pick up point - you give them a call and Chris comes to pick you up. Easy. When Chris and Misti say they want you to enjoy your stay - they truly mean it. They love their place and want you to love it as well. Use the reservation system from their website up to 11 months in advance to pick your spot. If we can coordinate schedules, we will be renting Cabins 7 and 8 with friends or family for our next trip. And if no one will join us - then you'll see us on the porch of Cabin 9 as you walk by to the pool. Be sure to say hello!

Absolutely wonderful place to stay. We had a great time even though the fish were not bitting. Thank you for such a clean cabin. It was perfect for a family of four. The cabin was just steps away from the river. A 15 minute walk to a couple of good fishing holes!

When I entered our darling cabin at the Betsie Riverside Resort, my brain had a flashback to the mom & pop cabin resorts that my family visited "UP NORTH" as kids. It was peaceful and quiet, even though it is right on the main highway into Benzonia. You could have fed a cast of thousands with all the kitchen utensils provided and the re was never a crowd of kids at their indoor pool. Lots of time to just watch the river flow by and relive past family vacations.