West Side is the Best Side of Grand Rapids

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4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8152.0 sq m

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Grand Rapids, MI

John Ball Zoo
‪10 min walk‬
Van Andel Arena
‪2 min drive‬
DeVos Performance Hall
‪3 min drive‬
Grand Rapids, MI (GRR-Gerald R. Ford Intl.)
‪20 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Grand Rapids has so much to offer and we would love for you to be our guest in this beautiful 1640 sq ft 4 bedroom/2 bathroom home! Located perfectly on the westside where it's quiet enough for a walk to the park, close to the zoo or a short drive to the market and popular restaurants. Comfortably sleeps 8 people with main floor bedroom daybed/ trundle and upstairs host 3 more bedrooms with 2 queens and 2 twins. Love to host you and your loved ones the next time Grand Rapids is calling your name!
The space
The kitchen is fully stocked. Front porch has seating for the morning coffee or a good book.
Equipped with Wifi and 1 large TV on main floor.
Bedrooms are decorated for the feeling of home with comfortable beds and
Bathrooms have luxurious towels and bath products available for your use, as well as hair dryers. Iron and board if need be.
Cleaning supplies on site for your use but it does get professionally cleaned before and after your stay. Looking for forward to your stay with us!
Guest access
Parking in driveway for up to 4 cars. Back of garage space for 2 and plenty of street parking.
Keep up with all that GRAND RAPIDS has to offer!
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Tracey Johnson

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 24

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No smoking inside the Airbnb. No parties or events. No pets allowed or security deposit will be forfeited. Owners are HIGHLY allergic!

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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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

Property Registration Number Z29004

About the area

Grand Rapids

Located in Grand Rapids, this holiday home is in the city centre. DeVos Performance Hall and Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park are cultural highlights and John Ball Zoo is a popular area attraction. Van Andel Museum Center and Public Museum of Grand Rapids are also worth visiting.

Grand Rapids, MI

What's nearby

John Ball Zoo - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
Gerald R. Ford Museum - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
Van Andel Arena - 2 min drive - 2.4 km
DeVos Performance Hall - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
Downtown Market - 4 min drive - 3.7 km

Getting around

Grand Rapids Station - 8 min drive
Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬7 min walk
‪Holiday Bar - ‬19 min walk
‪Adobe In & Out - ‬16 min walk
‪Burger King - ‬18 min walk
‪Tacos El Cuñado Bridge St - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is West Side is the Best Side of Grand Rapids pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at West Side is the Best Side of Grand Rapids?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at West Side is the Best Side of Grand Rapids?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is West Side is the Best Side of Grand Rapids located?

Located in John Ball Park, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of John Ball Zoo and DeVos Performance Hall. Grand Valley State University - Pew Campus and Van Andel Museum Center are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Alida T.

11 Apr 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place

Great place to stay. Owner was great at responding to question. Home is cute and cozy.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

cindy w.

25 Mar 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend visit with adult kids

We had the best time at this beautiful home. It may be the nicest VRBO we’ve ever stayed in, and we’ve stayed in a lot. Every detail was thought of. Linens, sheets, and towels were the highest quality, furnishings were new and tasteful. There are too many extras to mention all but the water bottles in the fridge coffee, tea to go cups and plenty of cooking supplies made it feel like home. The home is walking distance to downtown Grand Rapids and the neighborhood felt safe with sidewalks everywhere we wanted to go. We hope to return soon!

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kaley N.

10 Dec 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect home away from home!

The host thought of everything! We loved staying here to celebrate my mom’s 60th birthday with a girls trip to Grand Rapids. The location was perfect, the house was spacious and clean, and the host was communicative. We will stay here again if we are in the area!

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda W.

5 Dec 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Holiday

This house was so comfortable! We loved the open floor plan. There were snacks and water available. The park nearby is a nice area for kids to play. Very comfortable and we all had a great time.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Russ R.

10 Nov 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house and location

We came to Grand Rapids for a wedding, being held downtown, and this house was perfect.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel D.

30 Oct 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great visit

Check in was an easy, house was exactly as pictured, very clean and lots of little extras that were greatly appreciated. Only criticism was the bed was very very firm, just not my preferred style. Great place if I visit Grand Rapids again I would rent this house again. Lots of stuff restraints …. Near by.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Molly L.

9 Oct 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay!

Great place to stay! Close to the highway, along with close to great restaurants! Will book again!

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

beth r.

6 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Labor Day wedding weekend

We had a wonderful stay. We were there for a wedding on Labor Day weekend. The house was in a perfect location for all the festivities we needed to attend. Pre-check in communication with Tracey were answered promptly. The house had everything to make our stay comfortable and enjoyable. We would definitely stay there again. Thank you.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda B.

12 July 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Vacay

We enjoyed our stay here. We didn’t read close enough to the description to notice that the 2 queens were upstairs, and my mother-in-law has bad knees, so my in-laws ended up sleeping on the twin day bed & pull out trundle downstairs. The stairs are pretty steep and I slipped down a couple once or twice. I made my 3 year olds sit down on the stairs to go down. It was pretty warm upstairs but not unbearable (temps outside were in the 80s and the thermostat was downstairs). The beds were comfortable and it was super clean. The shower downstairs was pretty small & the upstairs shower didn’t have a ton of water pressure. Multiple TVs though out the house was a nice touch along with an assortment of snacks and games. The location was pretty close to all the things we wanted to see in Grand Rapids (children’s museum, zoo, & sculpture gardens).

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Kreg G.

29 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Nice, but fell short on a few items

House listed with 2 Q beds and 4 twins. The Q's were comfortable but, there were 2 twin beds and a day bed. One twin was a metal cot and the other leaned towards the wall and was not level or stable. The day bed was not comfortable as well. There were 6 adults, and the bedding was a problem. The upstairs blinds did not have rods and could not turn open or be closed by hand. The master was missing the covering on the ceiling light revealing exposed bulbs. The outdoor furniture was filthy and we had to wash it before use, the yard was not ready for summer use and there was no wood for the firepit. However, the house was clean and well designed with an industrial vibe. Kitchen was nice with a cute coffee bar area, and the living room and furniture was comfortable. Would have given 5 stars if not for the above comments.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane D.

20 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Home! Super Clean! Very Pleasant Stay!

Rented this VRBO for a girls weekend away in Grand Rapids. There were five of us; we were very comfortable in this lovely home. The location was close to downtown for a quick drive to dinner, Meijers Gardens and to see the Lantern Show at the John Ball Zoo. We enjoyed our time just sitting in the living room catching up. We would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian B.

8 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Guys Weekend

We stayed here for our annual guys weekend. It was a good location for checking out all the breweries in Grand Rapids and pretty close to a lot of restaurants. House was as advertised and there were a lot of nice touches included like snacks, coffee, and lots of towels.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

28 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Trip to Grand Rapids

The house was clean, the kitchen was stocked, and we appreciated the little touches around the house that made it feel cozy. Location was an easy drive to downtown, the zoo, and other attractions.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy S.

14 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful family space

This was our home base for a wedding weekend. Ourselves and four adult children had plenty of room and space to spread out. Updated and decorated very nicely. Kitchen space was fabulous. Very well equipped with lots of surprise extras. Wish they had larger dining table, but the stools at the kitchen island added extra seating. We did not use the back yard, but is fenced & has a nice outdoor eating space and fire pit. Not a fancy neighborhood but very close to local bars & restaurants and a 5 minute drive to downtown GR. Highly recommend.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff G.

3 Mar 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Such a Cute House

This is a super cute house. I had one question during my stay, and the host was super responsive. Will definitely plan to stay here again if/when we do this trip again.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason E.

14 Feb 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place!

The house was clean and well stocked. Plenty of room for 7-8 guests to stay comfortably. Communication with the host was great. Would definitely stay again!

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sybil S.

18 Dec 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Holiday Gathering

This property is a great venue to have a small gathering of family for the holidays. We hosted breakfast for seven adults and two small children. It was perfect. The kitchen is well stocked with everything you need to prepare food. The first floor has plenty of room for everyone to move about and the kids could play. Parking is the best! This house has a large pad for off street parking which is great. I would highly recommend this house.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim R.

14 Dec 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cool property

Thank you Tracey for opening your beautiful home to us. It was such a cool, unique little place. Very clean and well stocked!

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark S.

26 Nov 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend Wedding

Our daughter got married in downtown GR, this rental provided our family comfort and convenience as we enjoyed the wedding activities.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin L.

15 Nov 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful home within distance to everything

My Girl was a great space for myself and 6 of my friends. We were able to get everywhere we needed within Grand Rapids in a short amount of time. The amenities provided on the property also were a great perk.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennie G., South Bend, IN

13 Nov 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wedding weekend

We were in town for a wedding and the house was in a perfect location and everything was amazing! The coffee bar was a huge hit! The house had everything it needed and more!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa B.

12 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A charming, comfortable home on the west side of Grand Rapids

This is an incredible property. The house is beautifully decorated, and me, my sisters and niece felt right "at home" the second we arrived. We were in GR for a family wedding and it was convenient to everywhere we needed to be; only 5 minutes to downtown, 10 minutes to the Meijer Sculpture Garden, and 15 minutes from the wedding venue. The host was easy to communicate with and responsive, which made the process so much easier. We enjoyed all the special touches: the candy, the snacks, instant oatmeal, popcorn, and even ingredients to make s'mores. Everything we needed was right there, so the host made a special effort to make us feel right at home. I will definitely be coming back here the next time I'm in Grand Rapids. This is a special find. You won't be disappointed! I highly recommend this property.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Krystal D.

3 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wedding Weekend

The bridal party and myself stayed here before my wedding at the John Ball Zoo. The location was perfect, being ~4 mins away! The house was clean and stocked with snacks. We loved the open concept on the main floor which made getting ready the morning of super nice for everyone to still be together while getting our hair and makeup done! We also loved all of the parking available in the driveway. Highly recommend staying here!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sheila B.

14 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great home base for our daughter’s wedding.

We were in town for our daughter’s wedding. The house worked out excellent - from the location, layout, cleanliness, ease of parking, etc. We had 8 people total for one of the evenings and there was plenty of room. it was very well stocked in kitchen and there were plenty of towels and linens in the bedrooms and bath. Quiet neighborhood too. We would stay again with no hesitation and would recommend to others.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Terri B., Amelia, United States

22 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful House and Stay!

Our family of 7 enjoyed the week we stayed at Tracey’s house. She provided so many extras. The house was clean, a great size, had plenty of hot water, coffee, snacks, nicely furnished and within walking distance to a park. We would definitely stay there again if we come back to Grand Rapids. Thank you Tracey!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

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4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

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2 bathrooms

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