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9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms 1 bathroom Sleeps 6
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Explore the area
Byron Center, MI
- Tanger Factory Outlet Center6 min drive
- Craig's Cruisers10 min drive
- RiverTown Crossings Mall17 min drive
- Grand Rapids, MI (GRR-Gerald R. Ford Intl.)23 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Spaces
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
About this property
Large Space, Comfy and Spacious
Hello My Traveling Friend,
Welcome to the Barn Swallow, our beloved Dairy Barn!
This fully updated and accessible first floor lodging accommodates 4 guests (and two pets) of all ages and abilities. We do not allow cats however due to allergy issues. We do require our guests to crate your dog when you have left the house. We have (2) 3x4 crates for your use.
Enjoy comfort and privacy inside and 11.5 country acres outside, close to restaurants, Tanger Outlet, hospitals, Gun Lake casino, Grand Rapids, and much more.
The 1st level of our Barn House is perfect for family vacations or simply gathering with friends. The four-bedroom and two-bedroom options are never rented out at the same time to provide our guests with privacy, exactly what they need, and two pricing options.
We also do not rent out the 2nd and 3rd floors as this is our home too. Because we have self check-in and coded locks, we rarely see or hear our guests unless they need to contact us.
What Is the Barn Swallow Manor?
Built in the early 1900s, the original dairy barn and horse stable was fully converted in 2008-2009 and updated in the summer of 2022. The property boasts 11.5 charming country acres with beautiful views and a creek running through the center. Feel free to walk our fields and see turkeys, hawks, crane, deer, and possibly a bald eagle.
The Space: You will have the entire FIRST floor and lodging is completely separate from the rest of the house and surrounded by farmland and very few neighbors.
Handicap Accessibility: The house is accessible for people of all abilities. Built with every situation in mind, this home has 36” doors, is step free and barrier free, and has a powerlift reclining chairs. Bathing is easy with an oversized shower and walk-in tub. If you need a shower chair, please ask ahead of your stay.
Energy Efficient: The house is built with Earth friendly “green features” including energy efficient windows, closed cell spray foam insulation, and geothermal heating/cooling forced air with energy efficient in-floor radiant heat. Even in the worst of weather you will have electricity with our whole house backup generator.
Family Friendly: We provide two roll away cribs, a pack & play, changing table, highchair, baby utensils, plastic kid bowls and bib. Two of the bedrooms have chairs that turn into beds, perfect for a child to sleep in their parents' room.
Bedrooms: Spread out into four bedrooms. The four queen beds and one king bed each have four pillows with two different levels of comfort and extra blankets. Touch lamps are at most bedsides. All nightstand lamps have USB ports.
Bathrooms: The two full bathrooms and one half-bath are fully stocked with shampoo, conditioner, body wash, towels, and hair dryers.
Kitchen: The kitchen has everything you need to prepare your food, plus a closet full of extras like a blender for smoothies, George Foreman grill, waffle maker, Instant Pot, crock pot, and electric griddle.
Dining Area: Seat 10-12 people around the table. Enjoy the coffee bar with a Keurig and complimentary K-cups.
Living Room: This spacious area has two couches, four comfortable loungers, and a workstation perfect for longer stays and business trips. Kick back with the Roku and plenty of movies and books.
Den: This smaller area is stocked with several games, houses a desk with a printer, and offers comfortable seating.
Laundry: Take advantage of the washer and detergent, dryer, iron and ironing board.
3-Season Porch: This 12x3’ room is private/unshared and comfortably furnished.
Fenced Back Yard: Enjoy a walking/jogging track and the lush lawn, perfect for a game of Corn Hole.
A true home away from home!
The entrance to the First floor accommodations is through the front door which has a digital code, once you are in the foyer there is a second coded door to your private space. Parking is out front and the pole barn and garage is not a part of the rental.
Welcome to the Barn Swallow, our beloved Dairy Barn!
This fully updated and accessible first floor lodging accommodates 4 guests (and two pets) of all ages and abilities. We do not allow cats however due to allergy issues. We do require our guests to crate your dog when you have left the house. We have (2) 3x4 crates for your use.
Enjoy comfort and privacy inside and 11.5 country acres outside, close to restaurants, Tanger Outlet, hospitals, Gun Lake casino, Grand Rapids, and much more.
The 1st level of our Barn House is perfect for family vacations or simply gathering with friends. The four-bedroom and two-bedroom options are never rented out at the same time to provide our guests with privacy, exactly what they need, and two pricing options.
We also do not rent out the 2nd and 3rd floors as this is our home too. Because we have self check-in and coded locks, we rarely see or hear our guests unless they need to contact us.
What Is the Barn Swallow Manor?
Built in the early 1900s, the original dairy barn and horse stable was fully converted in 2008-2009 and updated in the summer of 2022. The property boasts 11.5 charming country acres with beautiful views and a creek running through the center. Feel free to walk our fields and see turkeys, hawks, crane, deer, and possibly a bald eagle.
The Space: You will have the entire FIRST floor and lodging is completely separate from the rest of the house and surrounded by farmland and very few neighbors.
Handicap Accessibility: The house is accessible for people of all abilities. Built with every situation in mind, this home has 36” doors, is step free and barrier free, and has a powerlift reclining chairs. Bathing is easy with an oversized shower and walk-in tub. If you need a shower chair, please ask ahead of your stay.
Energy Efficient: The house is built with Earth friendly “green features” including energy efficient windows, closed cell spray foam insulation, and geothermal heating/cooling forced air with energy efficient in-floor radiant heat. Even in the worst of weather you will have electricity with our whole house backup generator.
Family Friendly: We provide two roll away cribs, a pack & play, changing table, highchair, baby utensils, plastic kid bowls and bib. Two of the bedrooms have chairs that turn into beds, perfect for a child to sleep in their parents' room.
Bedrooms: Spread out into four bedrooms. The four queen beds and one king bed each have four pillows with two different levels of comfort and extra blankets. Touch lamps are at most bedsides. All nightstand lamps have USB ports.
Bathrooms: The two full bathrooms and one half-bath are fully stocked with shampoo, conditioner, body wash, towels, and hair dryers.
Kitchen: The kitchen has everything you need to prepare your food, plus a closet full of extras like a blender for smoothies, George Foreman grill, waffle maker, Instant Pot, crock pot, and electric griddle.
Dining Area: Seat 10-12 people around the table. Enjoy the coffee bar with a Keurig and complimentary K-cups.
Living Room: This spacious area has two couches, four comfortable loungers, and a workstation perfect for longer stays and business trips. Kick back with the Roku and plenty of movies and books.
Den: This smaller area is stocked with several games, houses a desk with a printer, and offers comfortable seating.
Laundry: Take advantage of the washer and detergent, dryer, iron and ironing board.
3-Season Porch: This 12x3’ room is private/unshared and comfortably furnished.
Fenced Back Yard: Enjoy a walking/jogging track and the lush lawn, perfect for a game of Corn Hole.
A true home away from home!
The entrance to the First floor accommodations is through the front door which has a digital code, once you are in the foyer there is a second coded door to your private space. Parking is out front and the pole barn and garage is not a part of the rental.
Property manager
Valerie Drummond - Allen
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Check in after 3:00 PM
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Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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Smoking is not permitted
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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
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About the area
Byron Center
Byron Center is home to this holiday home. Heritage Hill Historic District and Meyer May House are local landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Tanger Factory Outlet Center and RiverTown Crossings Mall. Travelling with kids? Consider Craig's Cruisers, or check out an event or a game at Van Andel Arena.
Byron Center, MI
What's nearby
- Tanger Factory Outlet Center - 6 min drive - 5.4 km
- Craig's Cruisers - 10 min drive - 12.4 km
- RiverTown Crossings Mall - 17 min drive - 15.6 km
- Downtown Market - 19 min drive - 25.4 km
- Van Andel Arena - 20 min drive - 26.1 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- 76th Street Truck Stop Diner - 7 min drive
- McDonald's - 8 min drive
- Culver's - 6 min drive
- Countryside Inn - 10 min drive
- Qdoba Mexican Eats - 10 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
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Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
9.6/10
Communication
9.8/10
Location
9.6/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
17 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
2/10 Terrible
Felicia S.
24 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy
Felicia S.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Seth E.
8 Mar 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent Dog Friendly Home
Seth E.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Patricia M.
15 Jan 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family time
Patricia M.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
10/10 Excellent
stevie b.
22 Jan 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Stay
stevie b.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
10/10 Excellent
Diane V.
26 Nov 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
country living...
Diane V.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
10/10 Excellent
Liberty S.
13 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
No problems! Great stay!
Liberty S.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Scott C.
1 Mar 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Exactly how it was listed.
Scott C.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
10/10 Excellent
Michael B.
21 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Farm
Michael B.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Diane V.
9 Apr 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Barn
Diane V.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
Dani P.
18 Feb 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quaint barn
Dani P.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
10/10 Excellent
Rejena G.
20 Mar 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Can't wait to return!!!
Rejena G.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
10/10 Excellent
Brittany W., Mokena, IL
25 Feb 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing family property!
Brittany W.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
10/10 Excellent
Samantha H.
23 Feb 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely wonderful place to stay!
Samantha H.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
About the host
Hosted by Valerie Drummond - Allen

HI my name is Valerie and husbands name is Todd. We are kind, friendly and inviting people. I have lived in the Byron Center area my whole life but Todd comes from the East side of the state. Building our Barn House was the most exciting and rewarding project and dream I have ever accomplished. There is nothing I don't like about our home, and I am blessed to have been able to save this old barn before it became dilapidated beyond repair and turn it into something so many people can enjoy. I often say this old barn has stabled cows, horses and people, but the people have loved it most! I know I do!!
Why they chose this property
Everything about Barn Swallow Manor is oversized, the total space about 8400 and your space about 3000sqft for the 2 bedroom unit. So, from the living room, to the den/game room, bedrooms, dining area, porch and fenced in back yard, it's all big, which makes it very comfortable and inviting for a large range of guests. Barn Swallow is country living at its best! Quiet and peaceful yet we are centrally located and close to everything!
What makes this property unique
Probably the most unique benefits of Barn Swallow, is the country setting, so close to everything, AND besides space & more space, the added bonus that there aren't any steps coming into the barn house! Which means it's easy and accessible to everyone especially with all those suitcases.
The whole 1st level is handicap accessible and we have the walk-in tub, that you can also use the shower feature.
We have a huge 3 season porch! And a large 4 burner gas grill on the way along with a
along with a "smokeless" fire pit. (Both should be installed by the end of March if not sooner.)
The fenced in back yard has a private walking/jogging track which is another feature you don't see everyday!
The whole 1st level is handicap accessible and we have the walk-in tub, that you can also use the shower feature.
We have a huge 3 season porch! And a large 4 burner gas grill on the way along with a
along with a "smokeless" fire pit. (Both should be installed by the end of March if not sooner.)
The fenced in back yard has a private walking/jogging track which is another feature you don't see everyday!
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