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Waterfront Home Easy Reach to Grand Rapids

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Ideal spot for emails and coffee in the morning!
Living area
Gas oven and a stocked pantry with essentials.
A couch converts into a second bed, please notify host in advance if needed
Private kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Belmont, MI
  • LMCU Ballpark
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Van Andel Arena
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Grand Rapids, MI (GRR-Gerald R. Ford Intl.)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Futon, 1 Queen Bed and 1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Waterfront Home Easy Reach to Grand Rapids

Located in a quiet neighborhood just ten minutes north of Grand Rapids, this river-front home is the perfect place for travelers to relax, unwind, and connect with nature. It is ideal for traveling business people and remote workers, located minutes from downtown Grand Rapids.

The house boasts an open floor plan. The kitchen and living room flow outside to a cozy deck. Black out shades in bedroom with a new king size bed.

House comes with access to the Grand River (kayaks provided) and there is an additional deck for a closer view of nature.

Quick access (less than five minutes) to the White Pine Trail for 92 miles of walking, biking (bikes provided) jogging or hiking.

Property manager

Mary Alice
Premier Host

Languages

English
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Water view

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House Rules

Flexible check-in available (contact host in advance of arrival)
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
Not suitable for children under age 12
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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
Smoking allowed outside on deck .
Marijuana vaping not allowed in the house while legal in Michigan and allowed outdoors.
While many guests travel to the area to visit relatives the home is not available for family reunions and gatherings of more than 4 people.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Belmont

Located in Belmont, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park and DeVos Performance Hall are cultural highlights and John Ball Zoo is a popular area attraction. Glen Park and Van Andel Museum Center are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with skiing, and don't miss out on the ice skating and sledging.
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Belmont, MI

What's nearby

  • LMCU Ballpark - 6 min drive - 5.3 km
  • DeVos Performance Hall - 12 min drive - 15.2 km
  • Van Andel Arena - 12 min drive - 15.5 km
  • Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park - 13 min drive - 13.2 km
  • John Ball Zoo - 13 min drive - 17.1 km

Getting around

  • Grand Rapids Station - 13 min drive
  • Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Mr Burger Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Score Restaurant & Sports Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Charlies Bar & Grill - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Waterfront Home Easy Reach to Grand Rapids pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-out at Waterfront Home Easy Reach to Grand Rapids?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Waterfront Home Easy Reach to Grand Rapids located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Veterans Memorial Park, Plainfield Charter Township Hall and Rogue River Park. Chandler Lake and Donald Lamoreaux Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 96 out of 101 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 101 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 101 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 101 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 101 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sally J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frank S.

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

Beautiful cottage on the river

Charming cottage on the Grand River. Peaceful, relaxing setting with so many choices how to spend your time from watching a movie on a big screen TV, kayaking in the river, cycling on a bike path and more.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beth M.

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

River getaway

This is a charming little home on the river. It is clean and well stocked. The host is super nice and helpful. If you stay during the winter, bring slippers as the floor gets cold. I was told about this in advance and was prepared.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Craig M.

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

Great place to stay!

J's place is really a gem. Has everything you might need and a great view of the river.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

AndyJoy R.

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

Family Time!

We stayed at J's Place while visiting family in the Grand Rapids area. From the moment we met Mary Alice, we felt welcome and cared for. She is such a thoughtful host and this can be seen in the house and amenities. The house was spotless and bright and comfortable. We spent mornings and evenings relaxing by the river and enjoying the peace and quiet. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark R.

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

Just place

We had a lovely time. The place is well stocked and very comfortable. We will be back.
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gina C.

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

Great stay

It was a very comfortable and peaceful stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peggy U.

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

Best place in the area

J’s Place covers all the bases. First, it’s beautiful. The house, the view, being right on the river with two deck areas to enjoy…it’s perfect. The house is clean and has everything you need in terms of kitchen and bath supplies. A/C is exceptional. Everything in the house is so comfortable (especially the bed). The location easily gets you wherever you need in the area within 10-15 minutes. Mary is there if you need her but otherwise you won’t even know she’s around (and she’s one of the kindest people you’ll ever meet). Don’t hesitate. You’ll be so happy you picked this place.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marc D., St Augustine

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

Golf Tournament

My favorate place to stay all year and I stay at a lot of VRBO's
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Randy H.

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

Weekend golf trip

Great location for golf
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert C.

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

Lovely place to stay

All that you need and clean
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shavon D., Grand Rapids, MI, USA

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

A lovely weekend getaway

We really enjoyed our weekend on the river at J's Place. In addition to a nice view of the Grand River, the space was clean, cozy, and had everything we needed to make a home away from home for a few days. Mary Alice is incredibly nice and made sure we had everything needed, especially when we faced bad weather! A great place all around.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

June G.

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

Relaxing Stay

We enjoyed two beautiful days at this relaxing and comfortable place. Awaiting us each morning is a beautiful view of the Grand River. It is also well stocked with the essentials to make it comfortable and homey. We plan to return in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

patricia q., Southport, NC, USA

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

lovely renovation on riverfront

The owner went to great expense to upgrade this property including a new entertainment system a beautiful kitchen. The bathroom was small and you could not adjust the showerhead, they probably should replace that. The kitchen was great but the cooking pans and griddle we’re not good. Very convenient to Grand Rapids that’s why we stay there. The property next-door was a real eyesore, our owner tried their best to shield it with window shades. Mary Alice did a great job getting us settled in. We had two great dinners pizza at the Jolly pumpkin and a fancier dinner at butchers union
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephen A.

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

Nice retreat.

A quaint little cottage on a river just north of downtown Grand Rapids. Quiet and peaceful retreat that both us enjoyed. Would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark R.

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

great place on the river

Very nice place. Packed with everything you need & more. Just a great space to relax & close to everything we needed.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Jessica K.

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

Adorable

Loved the inside of Js place! The windows, the view and just the set up of the main area was perfect! Enjoyed both decks outside and Mary knows how to stock a place well!!!! She was fabulous! Great communication and quick to address any concerns immediately! Location was convenient for us.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marc D., St Augustine

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

Peaceful

I have been staying at J's place for 4 years now and Mary is the best host.. She makes sure you have everything you need the minute you walk in.. Looking forward to many more stays at J's place..
Stayed 13 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Catherine U.

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

Perfect little cottage on the river

The cottage was the perfect place for a holiday weekend stay. It had everything we needed and Mary Alice was a great host.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rich J., Raleigh, NC USA

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

Nice place

Enjoyed the stay at J's Place. Very nice space and a great view of the river. Super well-stocked kitchen. Comfortable bed. Host was very accommodating and communication was great. Definitely recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Randy H.

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

Happy camper

Was in Grand Rapids for golf and very good location for that. Cabin in great shape and had everything you need. Would gladly rent again when in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

roxanne d.

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

Homey and great location

We stayed for 2 weeks and were very comfortable and loved the access to the river. It was the perfect size for two adults and close to shopping, highways etc.
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Katie N.

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

Beautiful River Cottage for up to four adults

This cottage is beautiful, freshly updated, very clean and right on the Grand River with a great balcony and dock. It is more spacious than it seems from the pictures, plenty of room for four adults. Excellent location if you want to be close to Grand Rapids while enjoying a more laid back, less busy setting. Highly recommend Archival Brewing and Blue Water Grill for incredible food and drink in beautiful locations within a five minute drive. The home is also close to Oasis Hot Tub Gardens, a very clean and private hot tub spa that is excellent for relaxation. Mary Alice is a great, very nice host. She lives next door and prefers to meet in-person for check in, but provides total privacy during your stay. Please note, there is one bedroom and one bathroom. There is also a fold-out couch with a queen mattress in the living room, and the other couch is comfortable to sleep on if the fold-out is too soft for you. Plenty of towels, linens and pillows provided. I highly recommend this cottage and plan to return in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Greg V.

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

Will for sure return!!

This property is EXACTLY what we needed for a quiet weekend away!! Impeccably clean (and I’m a stickler for cleanliness!!). Loved the open concept and the deck…. Peacefulness wrapped up in a single spot! Bed was very comfortable. Location is great near quaint towns and larger ones too. Will definitely be calling Mary Alice again!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

About the host

Hosted by Mary Alice

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Born and raised Michigander, and have lived in Grand Rapids for 30 years.

Why they chose this property

Oh my, where to begin? I knew the previous owner very well. His name was Red and he lived on this street for more than 50 years. I brought him Sunday dinner every week and we were good friends. After he passed away, the family agreed to sell me the home.

Little did I know what was in store for me!

We had it renovated in 2012 in order for it be move in ready. Almost immediately after the renovations were finished, we experienced the worst flood in 100 years. The entire house needed to be rebuilt from the inside out.

It was then that I realized I wanted to make this into a wonderful home for travelers and vacationers. Two years later we've created a custom home for travelers to enjoy this wonderful spot on the Grand River.

What makes this property unique

Location! This house has it's own piece of the river. It's absolutely perfect for outdoor enthusiasts. At night you can sit outside and stare up at the stars, and during the day you can feel the refreshing breeze off the water.

Languages:

English

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