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

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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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Garage parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Fenced yard
  • Free Wi-Fi

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.)
    ‪16 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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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

Property # 3052752vb
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 Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park and Calvin College Ecosystem Preserve. Check out an event or a game at Van Andel Arena, and consider making time for John Ball Zoo, a top attraction not to be missed. Take some time off to enjoy the health/beauty spas in the area, or get some fresh air with adventures like hiking/biking trails and cycling nearby.
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Map
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
  • Meyer May House - 4 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Grand Rapids Children's Museum - 6 min drive - 3.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Yesterdog - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Black Napkin - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪That Early Bird - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Hancock - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Meanwhile - ‬10 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 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, Aquinas College and LaFontsee Galleries. Heritage Hill Historic District and Voigt House Victorian Museum are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 47 out of 57 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 57 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 57 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 57 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 57 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely house!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lori P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was quite comfortable, not fussy or fancy. Just right for us, and a nice place to hang out in between the wedding events.The location was great as well, close to many activities and places on our "must see" lists.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Brad G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Very nice and character-filled home. Comfy beds and well-appointed. Location is nice but the street is quite busy and loud at times so a noise maker is recommended. The host was hospitable but not the most responsive.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Oct 2023
Thanks, Mark! Glad you had a nice time!
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Oct 2023
Thanks for staying, Barbara!
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Franny P.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
The host was attentive, but the place was dirty, the stove didn’t work. We lost power in the kitchen. The steps were not shoveled upon arrival. The refrigerator had me clean and quite some time we found a blueberry under the chair in the living room. Just overall disappointing.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

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
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Nov 2023
Thank you, David! And thank you for the lovely handwritten note as well. But most of all, congratulations on your wedding!
Verified

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
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Aug 2023
Thank you, RaeAnne! Glad you enjoyed your stay - and thank you for being one of our very first guests!
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hannah V.

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

Lovely house

This was a charming place to stay! Getting in and out of the driveway was sometimes challenging, but otherwise we had a great time there.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

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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