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West Side Historic Home

3.0 star property
Guesthouse with free parking, a short walk to John Ball Zoo

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Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
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  • 4 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Highlights

Yard
Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Heating
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dishwasher
Washer/dryer
4 bedrooms
  • City view
  • Sleeps 10
  • 4 Queen Beds and 1 Double Futon

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About the neighborhood

Map
1059 Watson St SW, Grand Rapids, MI, 49504

What's nearby

  • John Ball Zoo - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • DeVos Performance Hall - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Gerald R. Ford Museum - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Van Andel Arena - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Downtown Market - 3 min drive - 2.0 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Adobe In & Out - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Tacos El Cuñado Bridge St - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪The Knickerbocker - ‬3 min drive

About this property

West Side Historic Home

Guesthouse near John Ball Zoo
West Side Historic Home provides laundry facilities and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this guesthouse include:
  • Free self parking
  • Luggage storage, outdoor furniture, and barbecue grills
  • Smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms at West Side Historic Home feature comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and separate dining areas.
Extra amenities include:
  • 2 bathrooms with free toiletries and hair dryers
  • Private yards, wardrobes/closets, and separate dining areas

Languages

English

Property amenities

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

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • 2 steps to reach entrance
  • No elevator

More

  • Smoke-free property

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 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

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 20 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
Service animals are welcome, and 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

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

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

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

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

Is West Side Historic Home pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 20 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at West Side Historic Home?

Self parking is free at this property.

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

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

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

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is West Side Historic Home located?

Located in John Ball Park, this guesthouse is within a 15-minute walk of John Ball Zoo and Grand Valley State University - Pew Campus. Millennium Park and Public Museum of Grand Rapids are also within 1 mi (2 km). Grand Rapids Station is 30 minutes by foot.

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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

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

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