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West Side Historic Home

3.0 star property
3-star guest house near John Ball Zoo

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A living room with a grey sofa, a coffee table, and a ceiling fan.
Comfort House | In-room dining
4 bedrooms, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets
Comfort House | Private kitchen | Full-size fridge, oven, stovetop, dishwasher
A wooden deck with outdoor seating and a view of houses and trees.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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1059 Watson St SW, Grand Rapids, MI, 49504
  • Place, John Ball Zoo
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Grand Valley State University - Pew Campus
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Gerald R. Ford Museum
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Grand Rapids, MI (GRR-Gerald R. Ford Intl.)
    ‪19 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Grand Rapids

John Ball Park stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this John Ball Park guesthouse, you'll find John Ball Zoo and Grand Valley State University - Pew Campus. Millennium Park and Public Museum of Grand Rapids are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • John Ball Zoo - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Grand Valley State University - Pew Campus - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Millennium Park - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Public Museum of Grand Rapids - 2 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Gerald R. Ford Museum - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles

Getting around

  • Grand Rapids Station - 7 min drive
  • Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Monkey Island Cafe - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Midnight Express Cafe - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Gin Gin’s - ‬3 min drive

About this property

West Side Historic Home

3-star guest house near John Ball Zoo
West Side Historic Home offers its guests barbecue grills and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Grand Rapids guesthouse is smoke free.

  • 2 guestrooms or units
  • Self-service laundry
  • Storage area for luggage
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • No smoking on site
West Side Historic Home offers 2 air-conditioned accommodations with washers/dryers and hair dryers. Accommodations offer separate dining areas. This Grand Rapids guesthouse provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices). Full-sized refrigerators/freezers and coffee/tea makers are provided. Rooms have detached private bathrooms.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • High chair
  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room washer/dryer
  • Laundry facilities
  • Separate in-room dining area

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)

Parking and transportation

  • Free secured, covered self parking on site

Accessibility

  • 2 steps to reach entrance
  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 detached private bathrooms
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Freezer
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Separate dining area
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Laptop workspace
  • Washer/dryer

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

  • Pets: USD 20 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A damage deposit of USD 500 will be collected before check-in.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: USD 20 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, Discover, JCB International, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

Property is also known as

West Side Historic Rapids
West Side Historic Home Guesthouse
West Side Historic Home Grand Rapids
West Side Historic Home Guesthouse Grand Rapids

Frequently asked questions

How close is West Side Historic Home to the airport?

West Side Historic Home is 16 mi (21-min drive) away from the Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does West Side Historic Home have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at West Side Historic Home.

Does West Side Historic Home offer free breakfast?

West Side Historic Home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at West Side Historic Home?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse.

What time is check-in at West Side Historic Home?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at West Side Historic Home?

This guesthouse offers free self parking.

Does West Side Historic Home have a pool?

West Side Historic Home does not have a pool.

Does West Side Historic Home have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this guesthouse.

How close is West Side Historic Home to downtown Grand Rapids?

West Side Historic Home is 1.3 mi away from Grand Rapids.

West Side Historic Home Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great House for a Big Family!

Loved the homely feel of the house!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

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