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Villa on the Grand

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New beach added with Cabana and fire pit. Bags, ladder golf, Jenga and more!
Solar lights with anti-mosquito tiki torches keep the party going all night!
Relax day and night on the only private beach in Lansing!
Watch the Michigan Princess day and night from the beach!
Take the party up and down the Grand! Pontoon rental available.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10

Very good

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12185.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Gym
    Gym
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space

Explore the area

Map
Lansing, MI
  • Michigan History Museum
    5 min drive
  • Lansing Mall
    6 min drive
  • Michigan State Capitol
    6 min drive
  • Lansing, MI (LAN-Capital Region Intl.)
    14 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Downstairs Queen Room Blue

1 Queen Bed

Downstairs Queen Room Grey

1 Queen Bed

Entertainment Room

1 Queen Sofa Bed

Living Room 1

1 Single Futon

Master Suite

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Guest Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Villa on the Grand

Smart home with an open concept with massive yard and river front and only personal beach on the Grand River. The riverfront beach has a floating dock to enjoy coffee in the morning as you watch MSU Crew and cocktails at night as the Michigan Princess floats by. Updated master suite with beautiful shower and extra large tub perfect for relaxation. New patio and deck to enjoy the sunrise and sunset with all your friends and family. New Entertainment room with 84” TV ready to host with surround seating. Three kayaks ready to float up and down the Grand. Pontoon available for rent for an additional fee. Be downtown to government buildings and the Lansing Center in 5 minutes or to a Sparty game in 7 minutes.

Property manager

Keith Lane

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 23
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 2 total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Swimming and all water activities are at the own risk of the renter and their guests. Owner is not responsible for any injuries on the river.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Lansing

Located in Lansing, this holiday home is in the city centre and on the beach. Malcolm X Homesite Historical Marker and First Presbyterian Church Historical Marker are local landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Lansing Mall and Lansing City Market. Summit Sports and Ice Complex and Impression Five Science Center are also worth visiting. Looking to get your feet wet? Kayaking and power boating adventures can be found near the property.
Map
Lansing, MI

What's nearby

  • Lansing Mall - 6 min drive
  • Lansing Center - 6 min drive
  • Michigan State Capitol - 6 min drive
  • Horrocks Farm Market - 7 min drive
  • Potter Park Zoo - 7 min drive

Getting around

  • East Lansing Station - 8 min drive
  • Lansing, MI (LAN-Capital Region Intl.) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Falsetta's Casa Nova - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Villa on the Grand pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Villa on the Grand?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Villa on the Grand?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Villa on the Grand located?

Located in Lansing, this beachfront holiday home is in the city centre and within 3 mi (5 km) of Woldumar Nature Center, Michigan History Museum and Michigan Supreme Court Learning Center. Michigan Women's Historical Center and Hall of Fame is 3 mi (4.9 km) away.

Reviews

8.4

Very good

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8.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

8.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Peggy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location is great
Right on the Grand River, this rental had excellent outdoor activities. The house is lived in so there is little separation between the owner’s belongings and rental space. This was challenging at times trying to keep kids out of the owners goods. Two suggestions- lower the island bar stools as they are too tight to fit legs under the new island. (Great island btw). The second suggestion is for new mattresses in the lower bedrooms. One has a big sag in the middle and the other is lumpy. Overall we enjoyed our stay and the great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Maria O.

Disliked: Communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great riverfront location
This is a comfortable home with many amenities. It has a large yard that connects to a small beach and river access. It is in a quiet area that is still within easy reach of the city. The owner communicates well and is thoughtful. Needs were anticipated and addressed before we had even arrived. The family had a great time. We would certainly stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Visit
This proprrty is a great place to stay. Convenient to everywhere!! Bonus was watching Riverboat turn around right in front of the property beach front! We came to visit family, they came to us, we didnt have to go to 5 or 6 differnt families homes. PLENTY of room here inside and Especially outside!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

maria a.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Location and Beautiful House
My family and myself enjoyed this rental and hope to return again during warmer weather. Great location to MSU. We attended a football game and visited our son on campus. Thank you for hosting us, Maria
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steve V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Riverfront getaway
Had a very nice stay while in town for a wedding. Brought our dog and the place was perfect. Had a very nice stay and highly recommend if.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Jean M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
weekend getaway
great location
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachel C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family time for nationals
We stayed in Lansing because our son was participating in trap shoot nationals. We really enjoyed the property and the view of the river
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

4/10 Poor

Peter S.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, location
Not ready for prime time.
Had several home diy projects in process, left a feeling of not ready for guests. House obviously has a pet, dog hair throughout house. House was well equipped and is a very home, on the water. Just needs a deep clean and to complete projects.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christopher P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fun Time for Graduation
This was a wonder place to spend a couple of days at. It has an amazing backyard. That borders the river. It was fantastic!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

David B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
MSU GAME
Extended family road-trip to see Badgers play Sparty. Home as advertised, convenient location near campus. Keith responded by phone promptly when we had a check in question. Enjoyed a fire along the river after the game. Only negative was I thought there were more beds.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pat B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Fun property
Spacious house. Great fire pit on the river with ample wood. Fun weekend. Wish host would personally respond to requests. Auto generated emails. Would rent again
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

4/10 Poor

Aimee B.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication
Nice property but issues
Keith sent a nice message before arriving and we assumed the stay would be great. We quickly realized the house was no cleaned, toilets had poop stains and the shower had clumps of someone else’s hair all over and clearly the counter tops had no been wiped down. Unfortunately also upon arrival one of the two bathrooms was broken. We had 5 people and had to share a master suite bathroom the whole weekend, you can imagine the frustration that included. Luckily construction workers were set up outside and let us use their disgusting porta potty outside of his house. We reached out to the owner immediately with no response, second day reached out to owner and still have yet to get a response to this day. Clearly a joke to even try to get help. The second and only toilet almost gave out the first morning we stayed so clearly there was a known plumbing issue.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Selena D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful and owner is great!
Keith was great to work with and very easy to get a hold of. We held our daughters bridal shower at his house as a central location between the two families!! It was amazing 🤩 it is a beautiful property and house.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kayla C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home
We were looking for a quiet neighborhood with a view and this home exceeded our expectations. We enjoyed the fire pit by the water and having coffee on the dock. The back patio is AMAZING and our dogs enjoyed exploring the land. The host made us feel right at home!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tom B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome Property
If you are staying in the Lansing area, this is your spot. Ideal location, great layout, next to the river. Anything you need is withing a 10 minute drive time...Perfect !!!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Jamin W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great
Owner was easy to work with and very nice. Easy check in and check out. Was very clear with instructions.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Carly W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Great for certain types of stays! Not for swimming/ floating.
This property would be great for a relaxing stay for a weekend or longer with no intention of swimming or floating on the water. Unfortunately that was the full intentions of our stay and was originally confirmed by Keith it would be possible. When we got there the seaweed and muck was so thick and smelly there was not much we could do. I spent two hours cleaning it up just so we could try and it was still pretty gross. We also did not have air conditioning the entire weekend due to a new system which was also unfortunate. Luckily we had a forgiving group who made it work. Keith was a great communicator, we just were pretty bummed out by the location due to our intentions with the house.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Emily B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend Stay
We had a wonderful weekend at Keith’s property with our friends. It was nice to have the water view. Very large yard was amazing for outdoor activities. Loved having the large bonfire pit by the water. We were able to kayak however you have to brave past some of the weedy water near the dock and entrance. Some of the outdoor furniture was broken, but there was plenty of space to sit and relax. Very much enjoyed our stay. We had no little kids with us, would need to have eyes kept on them if planning to bring here.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shirley G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great weekend and felt very comfortable in the home.
Property is as represented, and honestly very comfortable. We were a little surprised that the two lower-level bedrooms were combined, but it worked out fine for us. We would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

6/10 Okay

Amanda J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Staying on th he grand river
The property was quite except for the train. You really can't fish, swim, or kayak at this property (which is why we choose it) as advertised because the moss and water grass took over the whole area. We couldn't use the sauna because everytime we turned it on it would blow the breaker. Beds were comfortable and sitting areas was nice. The "beach" is a little spot of sand dumped in the grass but my 15 month old grandson enjoyed it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Barbara Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful view, great outdoor space, spacious home.
Great home for a family gathering. We were celebrating an MSU graduation and it was perfect. Keith was responsive and accommodating. We would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

About the host

Hosted by Keith Lane

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I'm active duty in the Michigan National Guard. I travel a lot for the Army and bought this house from a previous AIRBB owner. I've used AIRBB (4.9 rating and over 25 rentals) for the last 12 months but decided to bring the property to VRBO. The house is set up for entertaining large groups and families.

Why they chose this property

This is the only property in Lansing that can host large groups, has riverfront with a private beach, and full outdoor amenities. The open concept is great for socializing. You are 5 minutes from Downtown Lansing and 7 Minutes from East Lansing. It has recently been renovated within the last year to add a master bathroom that will wow anyone.

What makes this property unique

River front, floating deck, private beach area, raised deck, tiered patio.
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