Cozy Stylish Cottage In the City, Close to Everything GR, Extended Stay Welcome

Grand Rapids, Michigan
$92 avg/night
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In the heart of Grand Rapids sits the historic, quaint Alten City Cottage. Renovated, rich w/amenities, & centrally located blocks from several Iconic shopping & eating corridors: Eastown, Fulton Heights, & 1.5 miles to Downtown. I love the open floor plan, clean design, tall ceilings, cozy bedroom, & front yard.

Welcome to our cozy retreat in one of the city’s most desirable, safe, and walkable neighborhoods. This centrally located gem is perfect for your stay,with everything you need just a short stroll away.

Neighborhood Highlights
- Enjoy a vibrant, pet-friendly community where neighbors often walk their dogs along tree-lined streets.
- Only 3 blocks from the bustling city farmers market, held every Saturday morning—perfect for fresh finds and local flavor.
- Situated just a few blocks from two charming business districts filled with shops, restaurants, and cafes.
- Conveniently located within 5-10 minutes of three major hospitals and mere minutes from highway access for seamless travel.
- A grocery store is just 2 blocks away, making meal prep a breeze!

Inside the Space

Kitchen:
The kitchen is fully equipped for all your culinary adventures:
- Appliances: Air fryer, toaster, pots & pans, and all essential cookware.
- Extras: A wide selection of spices, basic condiments, & wine glasses.

Living Area:
Relax and unwind in this thoughtfully designed space:
- Entertainment: High-speed internet, a smart TV with YouTube TV, Netflix, and more.
- Comfort: Two ductless heating and AC units for year-round comfort.
- The couch converts to a pull-down bed, with privacy curtains and dimmable lights to set the mood.

Bedroom:
Sleep soundly in a cozy bedroom featuring:
- A queen-sized bed with luxurious linens.
- A dresser, smart TV, and a closet for your convenience.
- Nightstand lights with USB hookups and blackout curtains for a restful night.

Bathroom:
Freshen up in a well-appointed bathroom stocked with essentials:
- Stand-up shower with complimentary soap, body wash, and shampoo.
- Plush towels, hand towels, and washcloths are provided for your comfort.

Whether you’re here for work, leisure, or a mix of both, this space offers all the comforts of home with the added convenience of an unbeatable location. We look forward to hosting you!
Nearby Districts:

East Town – Few blocks away. Historic business district with well-known eateries & bars

Fulton Heights – Couple blocks away. The historic business district is known for shopping, coffee shops, eateries, & the 100-plus-year-old Sat. morning Farmers market/pop-up shops.

Wealthy – Historic business district. Known for trendy eateries & a more chill hangout seen.

Gas Light Village – Higher-end shopping & restaurant district in East Grand Rapids, a mile or so away.

Downtown GR – Check out Ionia St for our bar district or The BOB near the arena. Several breweries as well. Founders is the popular one.

Michigan St. – Strip of local dive bars – a mile or so away

Dining/Fast Eats:
Yesterdog – World famous chili dogs – Eastown a few blocks away

Schnitz Deli – World Famous deli – couple blocks away

Billy’s – Popular dive bar w/frequent live music – Eastown is a few blocks away

Mulligans - Dive bar – Eastown

The Early Bird – Popular coffee shop – Eastown

Wolfgang’s breakfast – Popular breakfast sit-down joint – Eastown a few blocks away

Roses restaurant – Popular sit-down restaurant on Reeds Lake – East Grand Rapids

Van's pastries – Local popular bakery – Fulton heights couple blocks away

San Chez – Popular GR restaurant serving tapas & sangria – Our personal favorite – Amazing Sunday brunch.

Closest Grocery/Party Store:

Family fare – couple blocks away

Grape Vine Wine & Deli - couple blocks away

Nearby Attractions:

Reeds Lake - park area, summer events, walking trails – East GR mile or so away

Fulton St. Farmers market & pop-up shops – Most Saturdays Spring – Fall (some Winter Sat's) – couple blocks away

Fredrick Meijer Garden – museum-type attraction

General Information/Rules:

Check in as early as you would like as long as the property is vacant the night before.
Pets are an additional one-time fee of $50.
Guests are responsible for the electric bill which averages $1.25 to $3.50 a day depending on use.
A starter bag of supplies will be included with your stay.
Quiet hours are 9pm-8 am. Please be respectful of our neighbors.
Please do not smoke inside.
No parties, please.
Reservations made on behalf of another individual must be disclosed and approved by the host before booking. Unauthorized third-party bookings will be canceled.


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  • Feature Features
  • Map Map
  • School District Rates & Availability
  • Review Review

Feature Features

  • PETS

    2 Total Pets Pet Friendly Welcoming Dogs Only
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Deadbolt Lock Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    1 Bedroom Bed Sheets Provided Sofa Bed
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 408 Sq Ft (38 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Microwave Oven Paper Towels Refrigerator Spices Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Garden
  • BATHROOMS

    1 Bathroom Shampoo Shower Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Hiking Nearby Hiking/biking Trails Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Smart TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    Near A Zoo
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 02:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 2

Map Map

School District Rates & Availability

Review Review

  • cindi l.

    Submitted Feb 8, 2025

    Stayed Jan 11, 2025

    Very cute and cozy cottage. Had all the basics for my stay. Nice, safe neighborhood near DeVos which was a bonus. Thanks Josh for sharing your property!

  • Kirk D.

    Submitted Jan 14, 2025

    Stayed Dec 28, 2024

    Very nice place to stay.

  • Kelly F.

    Submitted Jan 9, 2024

    Stayed Dec 27, 2023

    This property is so charming! The communication prior to our stay was excellent and prompt. Everything was very clean, tidy, and the kitchen had all that we needed! The best thing about this was the location, right on the edge of East GR with easy access to both EGR and Eastown. I highly recommend this for a weekend getaway!

  • William P.

    Submitted Dec 27, 2023

    Stayed Dec 20, 2023

    Great stay, great area. One of the nicer VRBO's we'vd stayed in. Nice touches in the house made our stay very comfortable. Downtown is 5 minutes, grocery store around the corner. Will try to come back, if it's available!

  • Paige R.

    Submitted May 9, 2023

    Stayed May 7, 2023

    We enjoyed our stay at this convenient and sweet cottage. Highly recommend!

  • Julie C.

    Submitted Apr 30, 2023

    Stayed Apr 28, 2023

    It’s the most adorable cottage in a wonderful area. We hope to stay here for any future visits to Grand Rapids.

  • LAURA M.

    Submitted Apr 27, 2023

    Stayed Apr 25, 2023

    This quaint cottage is located in a great location for shopping, eating near Frederick Meijer gardens and downtown. The kitchen was stocked with what we needed to either make food or warm up leftovers. My only complaint is that the queen bed was too soft and not supportive enough for my back.

  • Jennifer R.

    Submitted Dec 23, 2022

    Stayed Dec 18, 2022

    The place was decorated cute and clean-

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