Pet Friendly and peaceful setting!

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Pool area from the carriage house door looking out.

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1 bedroom0+ bathroomsSleeps 5800 sq ft

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dryer
Washer
Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Coopersville, MI

Grand Valley State University
‪9 min drive‬
Van Andel Arena
‪23 min drive‬
John Ball Zoo
‪23 min drive‬
Holland, MI (HLM-Park Township)
‪45 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Futon, 1 Queen Bed, 2 Single Beds and 1 Crib

1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Kitchenette

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining area

About this property

This quiet house is snuggled back away from the Leonard boulevard with a beautiful view of the valley. The homes' history suggests it used to be a carriage house! The main house by the road used to be a parsonage, but behind the main house is our carriage (guest) house, so the servants quarters would have been above the lower carriage storage on the second floor. This is where you, our house guests, will sleep. There is a fully furnished kitchen and bathroom (shower only) with comfortable seating on the upper and main floors. Outdoor seating behind the house and on the back patio helps you relax while watching nature and listening to the outdoor sounds. Within walking distance to the local Lamont Park and historical cemetery, you can take short walks around our little town. The house is currently showing it's "age" and we have plans to renovate the attic space. Please keep in mind this is a VERY OLD house and it will not be perfect. There are cracks/paint touch ups and small repairs that need to be done during the winter months when the prime vacation season is finished. But its' imperfections add character, right?
The pool (open June - August), fire pit and sports court are available for our guests.

Property manager

Heidi Parcher

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Languages

English

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Crawlers be careful. No door at top of stairs.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: limit 2 total

Main floor is tiled and the upstairs is carpeted.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No vaping or using marijuana

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 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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Coopersville

Located in Coopersville, this cottage is in a rural area and on a river. DeVos Performance Hall and Coopersville & Marne Railway are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include John Ball Zoo and Georgetown Ice Arena. Travelling with kids? Consider Walker Ice and Fitness Center and Jester's Court. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Coopersville, MI

What's nearby

Grand Valley State University - 9 min drive - 8.5 km
Meijer Corporate Headquarters - 16 min drive - 21.4 km
Van Andel Arena - 23 min drive - 22.5 km
DeVos Performance Hall - 23 min drive - 23.7 km
John Ball Zoo - 23 min drive - 25.3 km

Getting around

Grand Rapids Station - 23 min drive
Muskegon, MI (MKG-Muskegon County) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
‪Culver's - ‬10 min drive
‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
‪Main Street Pub - ‬10 min drive
‪Taco Bell - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Pet Friendly and peaceful setting! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Pet Friendly and peaceful setting! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Pet Friendly and peaceful setting!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Pet Friendly and peaceful setting!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Pet Friendly and peaceful setting! located?

Located on a river, this family-friendly cottage is within 6 mi (10 km) of Eastmanville Farm, Coopersville & Marne Railway, and Bass River State Recreation Area. Western Greens Country Club and Sand Creek Golf Course are also within 6 miles (10 km).

9.4

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Jasmine S.

22 Mar 2025

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

Charming cabin

Overall this was a very nice stay for my family and dog, especially if you're just looking for a peaceful place to hunker down.The only things I would want anyone to know before booking is that the cabin is right up against some woods and, thus, bugs. My daughter found a tick on her and there were several stink bugs and prolly pollies trotting around. Not a big deal unless you have bug phobias. Also, the path to the house is not paved, so you may want to take that into account with your luggage and footwear.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cris V.

8 Dec 2024

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

Great stay!

Great location for the event we came for in Grand Rapids! Although it wasn’t an issue for us, the twin beds listed were air mattresses that you have to blow up with a supplied pump. There were 3 twin-size air mattresses. We had a great stay!

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Kim M.

4 Nov 2024

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

First time in Michigan

It advertises as a 1 bedroom that sleeps 5, with one queen bed, 2 twin beds, and a futon. There was not 2 twin beds….there was 2 air mattress’….not comfortable at all! Also I’m glad we didn’t have 2 more because there wouldn’t have been enough blankets. We actually went and bought some. Just walking around in our socks they got pretty dirty. Would have enjoyed a tv and more seating in the living area. Yes the area is small but you could make it work.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Christine K.

13 Oct 2024

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

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Sarah L.

11 Oct 2024

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ken O.

29 Sept 2024

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

Cozy

That you so much. Was a great little place for us to stay in the GR area for the weekend.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Brad S.

15 Sept 2024

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Quaint and cozy

Not really comfortable for 5 as advertised. The futon was in disrepair and there were no twin beds as listed in the amenities. Very cute place for two or 3. Very peaceful. Would stay again, just with my spouse and my pups only.

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joel A.

10 Sept 2024

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

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

JOHN O.

8 Sept 2024

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

Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Neva L.

7 Sept 2024

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

Short stay

Stayed two nights and relaxed at this VRBO. Pool was heated and wonderful. And had fun playing pickleball! Great stay!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erika C.

11 Aug 2024

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

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dave A.

8 Aug 2024

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

Relaxing stay at great location

Country living in a small village along the Grand River just outside of the Grand Rapids metro area… We were able to visit with family living in GR during our several week stay which made it very convenient for us, but also allowed us to do multiple days trips to Lake Michigan and other regional locations as well. Accessing the property’s relaxing pool was great. Communication with Heidi & Kyle during our stay was just the right touch of being responsive to our needs while allowing privacy as well.

Stayed 29 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Corey

7 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

Beautiful setting and kids absolutely loved the pool. Wish our trip lasted longer!

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

BooBooKatie

24 Jun 2024

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

Wish I had more time!

We were in town for a whirlwind 'working' wedding so unfortunately we did not get to fully enjoy the beauty of the location and the nearby lake but the owners were so kind, accommodating and communicative. The only disappointment was not being able to use the pool for physical therapy. Little things that I appreciate though: Spices in the kitchen: I always thought it was odd to stay at a place with a kitchen but they would have no basic spices in the cupboard. If you want to cook 'at home', buying the seasonings adds up, and then you're not going to pack them up and take with you...it's just silly. Basic bathroom amenities: I forgot my bag of toiletries so I appreciated not having to run to the store for shampoo, etc. I mean, every hotel has shampoo and soap in the bathroom but you wouldnt believe how many a1rbb/vrb0 places do not. A comfortable bed: I have severe nerve damage and arthritis so sleeping on anything that is not my tempurpedic at home can make for a downright painful, restless night. Thankfully, that was not the case here! Streaming channels: Total unexpected bonus! I never expect a place I stay to have subscriptions to the streaming channels I watch. Netflix is pretty common but it was a whim that I turned on the TV to unwind my mind late at night and discovered that they had not only Disney but Paramount "Plus"! Groovy! Coffee: Plenty of it! Thank you!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kent L.

16 Jun 2024

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

Great for a Couple

This property is very nice. The house is in good shape especially for the age, the bed and futon are on the second story which was not a problem for us. The heated pool was an added bonus and the setting behind the main house is great!

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen W.

12 Jun 2024

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

Peaceful Stay at Pracher's Carriage House

I usually play birdsongs at home but didn't need any here. The birds were singing all day during our stay in June! I woke up to the sounds of church bells in the distance. The street was very quiet. We enjoyed the swimming pool a lot. It was warm without a lot of chlorine or salt. There were lots of water toys so I grabbed an inner tube. It was so nice. We had been at Lake Michigan earlier in the day where it was too windy and rough to swim. This pool saved the day! It was a great stay. I'm grateful the Prachers had an opening in their schedule for our visit.

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jim L.

13 May 2024

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

Michigan Carriage House

A great get away, its small with stairs, which was no problem for us. The location is wonderful, small towns nearby with good restaurants and grocery stores. A quick drive to Holland and State Parks. We had a wonderful time. And its dog friendly!

Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

April O.

1 May 2024

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

Nice

Worked out great for us.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Amber B.

30 Apr 2024

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

Good for younger people

This place is pretty neat for the summer time, however I would recommend for younger people with the stairs and the steps into the bathroom. For the owner I definitely would recommend bombing the place for bugs and do routine pest maintenance. The oven also needs a new seal as the seal is off and the knobs get extremely hot. This could be very dangerous for young one (I recommend turning the knobs with pot holders), the cabinet to the left also gets very hot and could potentially catch fire. However it was very quiet and a pretty neat setup with the pool.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Ronald T.

29 Apr 2024

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Old building

The building was very old pool house. Bathroom was very small up some stairs to get to , had lots of spiders. Was pretty clean and nice views of wildlife. Just needs more clear what place is like..

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Michelle P.

14 Apr 2024

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

Convenient and dog friendly

Grateful for a place that will allow our puppies. Owners very friendly and accommodating. Little house is old and historic so know ahead of time not to expect a typical “newly remodeled” rental…it does show its age. Good place for us to use as a home base and to sleep as we had a weekend full of activities at GVSU. Perfect size for the two of us and our pups!

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle A.

9 Apr 2024

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

Great location!

Cute house and a quick walk to the river.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Jenny B.

31 Mar 2024

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

Such a peaceful weekend close to the city but nestled in the country

We had an absolutely wonderful time staying on this beautiful property. The host was quick to answer my silly questions, and the house is just so quaint and homie. The only downside was the tv was in the upper bedroom area and we enjoyed playing games around the table but wanted to watch the basketball games as well! We’d also recommend putting a pathway to walk down to the house the grass was so mushy we were terrified of ruining your grass! Otherwise we plan to stay again during the warmer months! Our dogs LOVED their stay as well, great spot for the entire family including the fur babies!

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Aundrea D.

7 Mar 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Holiday

Quiet and kept up overall, really liked all the flowers poking out of the ground! Didn’t get a chance to meet the host, but over text seemed super nice and very helpful!

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deven H.

11 Feb 2024

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

Very quite neighborhood

Our son had a Track and Field meet at Grand Valley University and this house is minutes away. We also visited Holland and Grand Haven, nice central location.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

About the host

Hosted by Heidi Parcher

The Parcher family consists of 4 young men, three wives, 2 grandchildren and their parents. All four are out of the house, but stop by frequently. We have home schooled the boys and they are now enjoying their early twenties.

Why they chose this property

If you are looking for a quiet peaceful home to take a rest, this is the place! Enjoy some "down time" relaxing in our pool. We are 5 minutes away from Allendale and Coopersville. We are 15 minutes away from downtown Grand Rapids and 30 minutes from Grand Haven beach.

What makes this property unique

This unique home qualifies as historic!
Built in the 1830's, there are many stories this house could tell. The most profound piece of information is that the main house was built for a Methodist pastor and his family of Lamont. He would have parked his horse and carriage in the house you will be staying in and possibly have some servants living in the upper floor to help with the estate. Remember, this house has little dents and scratches because it is so old. We try to save our projects for the down time during the winter months. So, keep in mind you will be visiting a OLD house in the COUNTRY with country smells and country critters outside and possibly a couple bugs inside when the weather warms up or cools down with the weather changes.

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1 bedroom (sleeps 5)

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1 half bathroom

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