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Light-filled, historic stunner in the heart of GR.

Holiday home in Grand Rapids with kitchen and patio

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View of living room from entryway.
Living area with comfortable seating for five. Sunroom and dining room attached.
View of living area and dining room from sunroom.
One of our favorite spots in the house - the sunroom!
The perfect reading nook.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8172.0 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Grand Rapids, MI
  • Place, Fulton Street Farmers Market
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Aquinas College
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Heritage Hill Historic District
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Grand Rapids, MI (GRR-Gerald R. Ford Intl.)
    ‪15 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.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
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
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Baby gates are not provided. House has stairs.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please use coasters on all wooden surfaces. Nobody likes those random rings!
Fireplace is not operational. Candles located in the fireplace are battery-operated, please do not try to light them.
No smoking allowed inside the house.

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
Long-term renters welcome
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

About the area

Grand Rapids

Easttown, a neighbourhood in Grand Rapids, is home to this holiday home. Heritage Hill Historic District and Voigt House Victorian Museum are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Calvin College Ecosystem Preserve and Blandford Nature Center. Grand Rapids Children's Museum and Van Andel Museum Center are also worth visiting. Take some time off to enjoy the health/beauty spas in the area, or get some fresh air with adventures like hiking and cycling nearby.
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Grand Rapids, MI

What's nearby

  • Fulton Street Farmers Market - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Aquinas College - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Heritage Hill Historic District - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Grand Rapids Art Museum - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Van Andel Arena - 5 min drive - 3.3 km

Getting around

  • Grand Rapids Station - 9 min drive
  • Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪That Early Bird - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Hancock - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Meanwhile - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Black Napkin - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Madcap Coffee - ‬8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Light-filled, historic stunner in the heart of GR. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Light-filled, historic stunner in the heart of GR.?

As of 26 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Light-filled, historic stunner in the heart of GR. on 29 Dec 2025 start from AU$410.24, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Light-filled, historic stunner in the heart of GR.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Light-filled, historic stunner in the heart of GR.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Light-filled, historic stunner in the heart of GR.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Light-filled, historic stunner in the heart of GR. located?

Located in Easttown, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Fulton Street Farmers Market and Aquinas College. Hillcrest Dog Park and Heritage Hill Historic District are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 44 out of 52 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 52 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 52 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 52 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lisa G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was great, we enjoyed staying in this lovely home for a girls shopping weekend.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aleisha W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice location, close to downtown and a lot of restaurants and activities. The house was bigger than expected and it was fun to see the character & antique touches of the home.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Mike B.

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

Great location and nice historic home

Location is excellent, easy drive or walking distance to cool shops, great restaurants and downtown.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Genevieve S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A responsive host with a beautiful home! Beautiful light filled space with great character. Would stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house is in a great location. Walkable to many great restaurants, ice cream, bars and the farmers market. The house was roomy and the beds were comfortable. I'd stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter B.

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

Great place for a girls weekend

Perfect for our weekend in GR, close to everything, walking distance to shops and restaurants. Will look forward to returning!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessie H.

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

Weekend trip to celebrate graduation

The house was neat, spacious and very charming. Easy walk to East Town, and close to downtown Grand Rapids so we could easily celebrate our son’s college graduation.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel O.

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

Exactly what we needed

Super cute home. Super close to the venue that we enjoyed. We are from the east side of the state so this was a much needed respite. Thank you so much.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bridget B.

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

Awesome Place!

Great place with lots of room and beautiful decor at the heart of Grand Rapids!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

April H.

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

Loved this house

We really love the character of this house. The rooms were bright but cozy. We had a king size bed in our room and slept great! Close to Can Andel Arena where we saw Linkin Park and Grandson! Great night!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark K.

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

Historic Home

The location was perfect and we loved the nearby restaurants and breweries.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sean H.

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

Beautiful House

Clean, comfortable, well-appointed. Needed to contact host who responded promptly. Would stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela V.

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

Great historical home

Super interesting property
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

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

Great spot with a lot of charm

Loved this property. Its historic, cozy and made for a fun time as the HQ for a weekend get-together
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Heidi T.

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

Very comfortable beds.

Large rooms lots of seating Comfortable befs
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara H.

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

Great property

Everything was very nice! Perfect location!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Natasha L.

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

Gorgeous house

The house was absolutely beautiful, very clean, and it was comfortable. Our only vaguely negative is maybe label the switches, but we also had fun playing the "which light does this go to" game so it really wasn't an issue. The hosts were extremely prompt with replies and were very helpful. I would definitely stay for a longer period if the opportunity arose.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

David C.

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

Very charming

Held my laid-back bachelor’s party here. Very nice and relaxing place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Audrey H.

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

Gorgeous!!!

This house is absolutely GORGEOUS! Everything was perfect! The amenities were all available and worked, the location cannot be beat and is super close to local shopping and eats, everything was amazing.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Greg P.

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

Exactly what we were looking for.

We stayed the night to record a Drew Hale’s Christmas album at Dogtown studio. The house was centrally located to everything we needed to do. We enjoyed our stay immensely. The home was spacious and clean, the beds were comfortable and we would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

RaeAnne F.

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

Great stay!

We had a great stay! Everything was as we expected from the listing. Thanks!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Linda M.

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

Awesome

It was grand! Neat, clean, and extremely charming! Very centrally located! Did some secondhand shopping downtown GR, and was delighted to find ‘free parking’ on Saturdays.Had a delicious dining experience at Butchers Union. The wknd was 5 star. ps. Our host Stella was wonderful as well!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul U.

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

Fantastic historic home

Stayed here for my daughter's graduation from GVSU. Beautiful historic home in the East town neighborhood. Great restaurants in a walkable distance and a short drive to downtown GR.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristen H.

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

Great time

The house was the perfect size for our group & had all the necessities for an enjoyable stay. The owners are very nice & communication was easy.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

susan s.

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

Devos musical

It was close to hall
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

About the host

Hosted by May Ling Stella

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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.

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