The Apres Chalet is a gorgeous chalet right at Crystal Mountain! Includes private year-round hot tub and private bonfire ring! Easy access to all Crystal Mountain activities and venues including downhill and cross-country skiing, snowboarding, golf, outdoor laser tag, hiking, playground, alpine slide, indoor and outdoor pools and hot tubs, fitness center, horse drawn surrey rides, ice skating, climbing wall, zipline, and great restaurants! Great getaway for couples, families, or groups!


INTERACTION WITH GUESTS:

We have a local property manager that is available to answer any questions and address any issues.


NEIGHBORHOOD:

The home is located right at Crystal Mountain. It is part of a neighborhood of luxury vacation homes at Crystal Mountain. Since the chalet is on a main road on the border of Crystal Mountain, it is recommended that guests do NOT walk to Crystal Mountain facilities. There is a free shuttle available to and from Crystal Mountain facilities if you do not wish to drive to the facilities.

The home is also in a great location for exploring all of northern Michigan! The home is close to a number of great northern Michigan destinations including:

* Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
* Lake Michigan
* Crystal Lake
* the charming beach towns of Manistee, Onekama, Arcadia, Frankfort, Beulah, and Glen Arbor
* Traverse City
* Interlochen (including Interlochen Arts Academy)
* Arcadia Marsh Nature Preserve
* Arcadia Bluffs Golf Course


GUEST ACCESS:

Guests have access to the entire house, except for the detached storage shed and an owners closet within the chalet.


THE SPACE:

Make yourself at home among the trees at this inviting Crystal Mountain chalet in Thompsonville, Michigan. Whether you’re planning a ski weekend, a golf getaway, or a relaxing escape, this welcoming retreat puts you close to the adventure.

Warm cedar accents, hardwood floors, and high ceilings give the cabin its classic Up North charm. Large windows frame the wooded surroundings and fill the living space with natural light—an inviting setting for morning coffee, family game nights, and unwinding after a day outdoors.

Prepare meals in the galley kitchen, pull up a seat at the breakfast bar, or gather around the dining table to share the day’s stories. A spacious sleeping loft and two additional bedrooms give your group room to settle in, while 1.5 bathrooms and a convenient foyer / mudroom add everyday practicality.

Enjoy skiing, golf, and dining nearby at Crystal Mountain, then return to your own cozy retreat. From snowy weekends to summer adventures and colorful fall escapes, your next Northern Michigan tradition starts here.


TRANSIT:

There is an on-call, free shuttle service available to take you to anywhere on the Crystal Mountain property, including the ski lifts, golf course, golf learning center, tennis & pickleball courts, the Crystal Spa & Peak Fitness Center, the Michigan Legacy Art Park, brunch at Wild Tomato, or dinner at Kinlochen. Public transportation in the area is limited though, so we do recommend that guests have their own vehicle. (Benzie Bus is available for limited public transportation.)


PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING:

1) LAYOUT: Please note the layout of the property in that the living room, kitchen, and dining room are all on the second floor. There is also only one full bathroom, which is located on the first floor. The layout of the property may be difficult for elderly individuals or individuals with young children.

2) AIR-CONDITIONING: The home has central air conditioning for year-round comfort!

3) OUTDOOR BONFIRE RING: The fire pit is available for guest use, but we do not provide firewood. Firewood is available for purchase at most gas stations and grocery stores in the area.

4) CRYSTAL MOUNTAIN ACTIVITIES: All activities at Crystal Mountain must be purchased separately. They are not included with the rental.

5) PET POLICY: All pets are strictly prohibited!

6) NUMBER OF GUESTS: Please note that our pricing is based upon the number of guests, with pricing being higher with each additional guest that is included on the reservation after the first 2 guests. Please make certain that the correct number of guests is specified on the reservation so that the pricing is correct.

7) EARLY CHECK-IN: Our policy is to allow early check-in on the day of arrival if the property is available for check-in. We will not know until the day before arrival whether or not the property will be available for early check-in or not. You can check with our local property manager the day before arrival or on your arrival day to see if the property will be available for early check-in or not.

8) LATE CHECK-OUT: We maintain a very strict and structured cleaning schedule. As such, late check-outs are strictly prohibited.

9) SMOKING POLICY: Smoking/vaping is strictly prohibited inside the home.