131 Cedar 2 · Chic 2BR Urban Retreat | Downtown Kalamazoo

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A kitchen with dark cabinets, stainless steel appliances, a granite countertop, and a wooden floor.
A kitchen with a central island, pendant lights, a refrigerator, and a brick wall.
A brick building with a green metal staircase leading to a door.
A living room with a sofa, coffee table, and a television. There are windows with blinds, a ceiling light, and a plant.
A wooden mantel with a mirror above it, reflecting a window and a brick wall.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Top-rated comfy beds
    Guests liked the comfy beds here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Western Michigan University

Popular amenities

  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Onsite parking available
  • Non-smoking
  • Microwave

Explore the area

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Kalamazoo, MI
  • Place, Kalamazoo Valley Museum
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Kalamazoo College
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Western Michigan University
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Kalamazoo, MI (AZO-Kalamazoo-Battle Creek Intl.)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Common Spaces

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Kitchen

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About the area

Kalamazoo

Vine, a neighbourhood in Kalamazoo, is home to this apartment. Markin Racquet Center and Milham Park Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Kalamazoo Nature Center and Al Sabo Preserve. Kalamazoo Institute of Arts and Kalamazoo Valley Museum are also worth visiting.
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What's nearby

  • Kalamazoo State Theatre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Kalamazoo Institute of Arts - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Kalamazoo Valley Museum - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Kalamazoo College - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Western Michigan University - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Kalamazoo Transportation Center - 11 min walk
  • Kalamazoo, MI (AZO-Kalamazoo-Battle Creek Intl.) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Blue Dolphin - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Jimmy John's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Green Top Tavern - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Toba Sushi - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Martini's Pizza - ‬10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is 131 Cedar 2 · Chic 2BR Urban Retreat | Downtown Kalamazoo pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at 131 Cedar 2 · Chic 2BR Urban Retreat | Downtown Kalamazoo?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 131 Cedar 2 · Chic 2BR Urban Retreat | Downtown Kalamazoo?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 131 Cedar 2 · Chic 2BR Urban Retreat | Downtown Kalamazoo?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 131 Cedar 2 · Chic 2BR Urban Retreat | Downtown Kalamazoo located?

Located in Vine, this apartment building is within a 15-minute walk of Kalamazoo State Theatre and Western Michigan University. Bronson Park and Kalamazoo Institute of Arts are also within 10 minutes. Kalamazoo Transportation Center is 11 minutes by foot.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 31 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved the stay. Hope to come back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location in Kalamazoo. In walking distance of lots of restaurants & shops. Comfortable 1st floor unit with all we needed for our weekend visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Business stay

Conveniently located for conferences at Radisson.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Aug 2023
Thank you so much for the wonderful review, Ginny! We're so glad to have been able to give you a good experience during your stay with us. We can't wait to host you again next time you're in the area!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Friends weekend

Great breweries, bars and restaurants all in walking distance! Would book here again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Nov 2024
We are so pleased you had a great Stay. we look forward to seeing you again soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Urban Retreat

The property was perfect and within walking distance to everywhere we wanted to go. We hope we will be able to book this property the next time we travel to Kalamazoo!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Nov 2024
Thank you for your great review. We look forward to your next Stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place

Super clean. Cute and cozy!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 2 May 2024
Thank you very much for the great review! It was an absolute pleasure to host your stay. You are welcome to stay with us anytime you are in Kalamazoo! Thanks again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Weekend spot

Great location. Recommended fully
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 1 May 2024
Thank you very much for the great review! It was an absolute pleasure to host your stay. You are welcome to stay with us anytime you are in Kalamazoo! Thanks again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We enjoyed our stay at this super clean and convenient place. The only downside was the squeaky floors which woke us up when people would walk upstairs.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location

This was a perfect spot for a weekend getaway. It is right by restaurants and shopping and has convenient off-street parking. It was a little cold when we got in, but the instructions for the thermostat were clear, and when we returned after a couple of hours, everything was cozy.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Dec 2024
We are so pleased that you found your Stay cozy and perfect. We will be looking forward to your next Stay to come.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Loved it!

This apartment was very nice, and so close to downtown. We were able to walk everywhere and enjoy the city!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Aug 2023
Thank you so much for the wonderful review, Danielle! We're so glad to have been able to give you a good experience during your stay with us. We can't wait to host you again next time you're in the area!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was clean and neat. The bath tub was surprisingly huge which made it nice for getting our younger kids cleaned up. Easy to walk to the nearby coffee shop and restaurants around Kalamazoo. You can hear a fair amount of street noise and people walking the apartment above, but nothing abnormal for a city apartment. We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Weekend Trip

We stayed a couple of nights for a tournament at Western. Property location was great and much more convenient than the available hotels. We didn’t spend much time exploring as we were occupied all weekend, but the area looked entertaining. Overall, it was a perfect property for our needs!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Nov 2024
So glad to hear you enjoyed your Stay at 131 Cedar 2 in Kalamazoo. We hope you come Stay again and can take in the local sites.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Trip to Michigan

We were in Kalamazoo for a soccer tournament. This place worked out great for us. Gave us space from the kids and close to the fields! Unit was clean and ready for us when we arrived! Great experience!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Short walk to conference venue

The chic urban retreat was the perfect stay for attending a conference at the Raddison. Super comfortable and well stocked with everything we needed. Communication was seamless.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Nov 2024
My apologies for the delay in responding to your great review of 1 1 Cedar 2 in Kalamazoo. We are so pleased it made your conference meeting comfortable. Please come see us again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cedar

Very clean, centrally located, accessible parking, very nicely decorated. Furnished with everything you would need. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 2 May 2024
Thank you for staying with us and for the great review! We would be happy to host again. You’re welcome back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely apartment, ideal location

My wife and I spent a week on vacation in Kalamazoo. This apartment was ideally situated within walking distance of downtown, the Kzoo mall, many restaurants. Parking was easy in a private lot. K-zoo’s location also made for great day trips to the surrounding areas. We would definitely stay here again when visiting K-zoo.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Nov 2024
SO pleased that You and your wife had a great Stay. We look forward to seeing you both again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely downtown stay

I loved this small and very comfortable apartment. It had everything I needed for a week long family visit. This will be my go-to place to stay next family visit. The property manager was very responsive in getting the repair person to address the beep from a smoke alarm. Excellent apartment with outstanding support.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Nov 2024
My apologies for the delayed response to your beautiful review Joann. We truly look forward to your next visit and making it an even better time.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing Place!

I loved the place I stayed at. It was very well decorated, comfortable, and warm feeling. A home away from home. There were a few small things that would be nice to add to the rental: Coat hooks, paper and pens, and extra batteries for the TV remote. Other than that it was wonderful! Thank you for an amazing stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 1 May 2024
Thank you very much for the great review! It was an absolute pleasure to host your stay. You are welcome to stay with us anytime you are in Kalamazoo! Thanks again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Good

Very nice! Impressed with the quality and cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Nov 2024
My apologies for the delay in responding Madelaine to your review of 131 Cedar 2. We appreciate your good review, but please feel free to let us know how we can improve: we would love to have you come again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect spot for weekend in Kalamazoo

We wanted to do a long weekend near Kalamazoo so we could spend some time with our daughter who is a student at WMU. We booked this a couple weeks in advance of our stay as the price was right and the location looked good. We were very happy with our stay. The location was great, as it was just a quick walk to the Kalamazoo Mall for downtown restaurants and shopping. The apartment was very clean and well kept. It was the perfect place for our family of four. The beds were very comfortable. The parking is a little inconvenient as it is across the street, but I wouldn't call it a deal breaker. We would definitely book again - looking forward to a WMU football weekend so we can stay here once more!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 2 May 2024
Thank you very much for the amazing review! It was an absolute pleasure to host your stay. You are welcome to stay with us anytime you are in Kalamazoo! Thanks again!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Nice condo, minor maintenance issue

Great location in Vine neighborhood. Walking distance to shops, restaurants and brewery. Condo was clean, beds were comfortable and nicely furnished overall. Only issue was when we ran the dishwasher night before departure, it started leaking soapy water all over the floor (and the provided dishwasher tabs were used). We had noticed the floor by dishwasher was warped and suspect this may not be the first time. If we had gone to sleep, not sure what mess we would have found in the morning. We notified property manager right away and they responded the following morning that maintainence would be out to inspect it. We were leaving that day, so not sure if dishwasher was fixed, but would hope so. I
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Nov 2024
My apologies Rachel for the inconvenience on your stay. I apologize for the delay in responding to your review. Your review will definitely assist in helping us to improve to exceed your expectations next time. We truly hope you will try us again and let us make your stay a great memory.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Read before you rent.

The online description is correct. And I hate to right this review but no other reviews mentioned these things that I would have wanted to know before I stayed. The live house plants are super cute and give it a homey feel. The thing that you need to be aware of are: the walls are super thin so when anyone walks upstairs you hear every foot step. If anyone is talking as they walk down the street, you hear every word. It is close to cute coffee shops but also has some questionable characters walking by the apartment. So I just wouldn’t stay here without my husband again. The shower is in a huge garden tub, which is super hard to get in and out of so if your short or have difficulty with mobility, I would think twice. Lastly, it’s still an old building so if you have a lot of dust allergies, take that into consideration.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in

Nice with a couple issues

Overall, this unit looks very nice. Beds were comfortable with good variety of pillows so you can find what's comfortable for you. The place was clean and very roomy. Unfortunately, when I arrived, I saw the faucet in the kitchen sink wasn't working properly - just a dribble at most. I texted the owner using a number that was given on site, but didn't receive a reply. The power went out, due to a storm, while we were there and this time I contacted the owner via VRBO to see if there were flashlights or emergency lighting anywhere. He responded that there was none. I don't expect anyone to come out during a storm, but when power was still out the next night, it would have been nice to get something. The strangest thing to me was the policy of sending directions (driving, parking, entry) only 2 hours ahead of check in time. Our drives were longer than that. I asked a couple times if we could get the info in advance and the owner did finally send the address (though it was maybe 3 hours before check in.) I'm a planner, so would have liked to have all the info prior to that. Be aware this place can sleep up to 6, but in the living area there is one sofa and one chair, 4 stools at the kitchen counter.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great accomodations

The place was in the perfect spece,
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Aug 2023
Thank you so much for the wonderful review, Staci! We're so glad to have been able to give you a good experience during your stay with us. We can't wait to host you again next time you're in the area!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Restored beauty in Kalamazoo

Convenient location on the edge of downtown Kalamazoo. The apartment has beautiful architectural details and a large, well appointed kitchen. There was some nighttime noise. We found that using earplugs at night helped us fully enjoy our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Aug 2023
Thank you so much for the wonderful review, Judi! We're so glad to have been able to give you a good experience during your stay with us. We can't wait to host you again next time you're in the area!
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