10/10 Excellent
Peter B.
2 Feb 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place for a girls weekend
Peter B.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Entire home
Light-filled, historic stunner in the heart of GR.
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Reviews
9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8172.0 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Grand Rapids, MI
- Van Andel Arena3 min drive
- DeVos Performance Hall4 min drive
- Downtown Market4 min drive
- Grand Rapids, MI (GRR-Gerald R. Ford Intl.)18 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Double Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Double Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
About this property
Light-filled, historic stunner in the heart of GR.
Welcome to this historic Grand Rapids home!
Built in 1910, the space is largely original and features furnishings sourced from classic Grand Rapids' furniture makers. The homeowners are restoring this house to its original charm and invite you to stay as the transition continues.
Explore Eastown! The home is centrally located & within walking distance to many unique shops & restaurants.
5 min walk to:
Fulton Farmers Market
Wealthy St
Lake St
Short distance to:
Downtown GR
Medical Mile
The space:
1800 sqft home
3 spacious bedrooms & 1 full bath (upper level)
Full kitchen
Dining room
Large living area connected to beautiful sunroom
Front porch area
Backyard
One covered garage parking space
Guest access
Guests have nearly full run of this spacious house. There is one locked storage area, but otherwise guests can spread out, relax, and make themselves at home.
Built in 1910, the space is largely original and features furnishings sourced from classic Grand Rapids' furniture makers. The homeowners are restoring this house to its original charm and invite you to stay as the transition continues.
Explore Eastown! The home is centrally located & within walking distance to many unique shops & restaurants.
5 min walk to:
Fulton Farmers Market
Wealthy St
Lake St
Short distance to:
Downtown GR
Medical Mile
The space:
1800 sqft home
3 spacious bedrooms & 1 full bath (upper level)
Full kitchen
Dining room
Large living area connected to beautiful sunroom
Front porch area
Backyard
One covered garage parking space
Guest access
Guests have nearly full run of this spacious house. There is one locked storage area, but otherwise guests can spread out, relax, and make themselves at home.
Property manager
May Ling Stella
Premier Host
Languages
English
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Baby gates are not provided. House has stairs.
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
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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
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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
About the area
Grand Rapids
Easttown, a neighbourhood in Grand Rapids, is home to this holiday home. DeVos Performance Hall and Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park are cultural highlights and John Ball Zoo is a popular area attraction. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Van Andel Arena or Orbit Room. Practise your golf swing on a nearby course, or enjoy other activities in the great outdoors, such as hiking and cycling in the area.
Grand Rapids, MI
What's nearby
- Van Andel Arena - 3 min drive - 3.1 km
- DeVos Place Convention Center - 3 min drive - 3.7 km
- DeVos Performance Hall - 4 min drive - 3.7 km
- Downtown Market - 4 min drive - 3.9 km
- Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park - 6 min drive - 7.3 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Yesterdog - 10 min walk
- Hancock - 7 min walk
- The Green Well - 7 min walk
- The Meanwhile - 10 min walk
- Speciation Artisan Ales and Native Species Winery - 12 min walk
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Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
9.6/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Sean H.
31 Jan 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful House
Sean H.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Pamela V.
16 Nov 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great historical home
Pamela V.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Audrey H.
17 Dec 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gorgeous!!!
Audrey H.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Bridget B.
29 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome Place!
Bridget B.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Greg P.
12 Nov 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Exactly what we were looking for.
Greg P.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Barbara E.
10 Nov 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Girls night out
Barbara E.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
8/10 Good
Margaret R.
29 Dec 2024
Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Interesting
Margaret R.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
8/10 Good
Heidi T.
14 Apr 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Very comfortable beds.
Heidi T.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
Douglas F.
27 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
One Night In Fall
Douglas F.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Mark K.
18 Sept 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Historic Home
Mark K.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Jennifer M.
7 Jan 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot with a lot of charm
Jennifer M.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
10/10 Excellent
Paul U.
28 Apr 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic historic home
Paul U.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
Shell G.
22 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Adorable, clean historic property
Shell G.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Barbara H.
5 Oct 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property
Barbara H.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Kristen H.
11 Mar 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great time
Kristen H.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
David C.
31 Oct 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very charming
David C.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Hannah V.
5 Dec 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely house
Hannah V.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
10/10 Excellent
RaeAnne F.
16 Oct 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay!
RaeAnne F.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
10/10 Excellent
chuck l.
18 Sept 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place
chuck l.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Lindsay W.
17 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sweet home in the heart of GR
Lindsay W.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
John A.
18 Nov 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stay for family wedding
John A.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
10/10 Excellent
Lucy M.
22 Jan 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay
Lucy M.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022
10/10 Excellent
Jennifer L.
18 May 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean and welcoming
Jennifer L.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
Katie O.
23 May 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Location
Katie O.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
About the host
Hosted by May Ling Stella
Why they chose this property
Welcome to our new home! We are happy that you are here. As you might be able to tell, this is a house with history. In fact, we are the home’s fourth owners since it was built in 1910 by a nephew of Grand Rapids’ founding settler, John Ball. Ball’s nephew Waldo was a furniture salesman who represented some of Grand Rapids’ biggest furniture manufacturers. We have taken inspiration from this history, and the largely unmodified state of the home, in selecting furnishings, many of which are period and from right here in Grand Rapids.
Your stay with us is integral to our work in preserving this beautiful home. We do not operate a short-term rental business with multiple properties but are using Airbnb and VRBO to fund the restoration work described above and to share a bit of Grand Rapids' history with its visitors. In the meantime, please know that we are working hard to remedy the home’s few issues.
Thank you for helping us ensure that the home's beautiful façade will proudly greet the people of Grand Rapids for another hundred years.
Your stay with us is integral to our work in preserving this beautiful home. We do not operate a short-term rental business with multiple properties but are using Airbnb and VRBO to fund the restoration work described above and to share a bit of Grand Rapids' history with its visitors. In the meantime, please know that we are working hard to remedy the home’s few issues.
Thank you for helping us ensure that the home's beautiful façade will proudly greet the people of Grand Rapids for another hundred years.
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