River’s Edge Retreat Cozy Waterfront Getaway - Waterfront for your city stay!

Grand Rapids, Michigan
$206 avg/night
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Bath 1

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Sleep 2

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Escape to River’s Edge, a stunning riverfront retreat just 10 minutes from downtown Grand Rapids. Overlooking the Grand River, enjoy kayaking, relaxing on the private deck, or gathering around the bonfire under the stars. Inside, unwind in a stylish living room with a plush sectional and projector, a cozy queen bedroom with blackout curtains, and a modern bathroom. With a well-equipped kitchenette and pet-friendly vibes, this is the perfect spot for work trips or a peaceful getaway!

Outdoors:
This is not your average Grand Rapids stay! Step onto the spacious back deck overlooking the river, where two cozy rocking chairs invite you to relax and take in the serene views. Adventure awaits with complimentary kayaks—perfect for exploring the water at your leisure. The expansive backyard features a fire pit for cozy evenings, but the real highlight is the massive deck over the flowing river, complete with a dining set and lounge chairs. It’s a one-of-a-kind experience you won’t find anywhere else in Grand Rapids!

Kitchen:
Cook with ease in our fully-equipped kitchen! You'll find everything you need, including an air fryer, stovetop, coffee maker, toaster, pots, pans, cookware, spices, wine glasses, a cocktail shaker, coffee essentials, dish soap, and basic condiments. While there’s no oven, the stovetop, air fryer, or microwave make meal prep a breeze! You will also find a dining room table that easily sits 4.

Living Room:
Sit back and relax in our cozy living room, where large windows offer stunning views of the Grand River and fill the space with natural light. Step outside onto the spacious back deck—perfect for sunbathing, sipping a cold drink, or simply soaking in the peaceful waterfront setting. Inside, enjoy the comfort of a plush wraparound couch with built-in cup holders. Stay connected with high-speed internet and unwind with your favorite shows on the projector screen with Netflix.

Main Bedroom:
Wake up to stunning river views through two large windows that fill the room with natural light. Unwind in comfort on the plush queen-sized bed, and keep your belongings organized in the spacious dresser. Enjoy your favorite shows on the smart TV. A fan and wall mirror are also provided.

Bathroom:
Refresh and rejuvenate in our clean and comfortable bathroom, stocked with fresh towels and hand towels. Wrapped individual soaps & shampoo/bodywash is provided.

No-parties policy, My neighbors sometimes make me aware of these things as they are occurring. If it occurs you will be asked to leave.

No event-type parties are allowed. Examples: bachelor parties or weddings

A max of 7 guests are allowed at the property at all times. Strictly enforced.

A max of 4 cars are allowed at the property. Strictly enforced.

No outdoor loud noise after dark. My neighbors usually make me aware.

Early or late checkout can be accommodated as long as the property is vacant the night before or after your stay. If this is not the case and early check-in is still needed we will try our best to make it work for you!
Pets are an additional one-time fee of $50/Each.

Quiet hours 9pm-8 am.... please be respectful of our neighbors. Neighbors have made me aware of loud groups past quiet hours in the past. You will be asked to leave if any noise complaints occur.

Please do not smoke inside.

Please do not leave the fire pit unattended when in use and always put it out when done.

The whole property is yours to use. Note as of 4/29/26 the deck pictured over the river was dislodged by the recent high waters of the river and will be repaired by 6/30/26. Until then you will not be able to use the deck over the river. The deck attached to the back of the home is ok.


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  • Review Review

Feature Features

  • PETS

    2 Total Pets Pet Friendly
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    1 Bedroom Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 443 Sq Ft (41 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Oven Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • BATHROOMS

    1 Bathroom Hair Dryer Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Smart TV
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    On The River On The Waterfront
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 03:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 2

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School District Rates & Availability

Review Review

  • Duncan B.

    Submitted Jan 23, 2026

    Stayed Jan 18, 2026

    Everything was excellent despite the cold weather. Some extra blankets for the winter months would be ideal

  • Mitchell N.

    Submitted Dec 22, 2025

    Stayed Dec 18, 2025

    The River's Edge Retreat it a lovely getaway. Even in winter the view is delightful, the accommodations cozy and private, and the location ideal. A great deal!

  • Carolyn W.

    Submitted Dec 7, 2025

    Stayed Dec 6, 2025

    Host is very communicative and transparent about VRBO rules. Space is great for a couples holiday or using the outdoors in the summer. I stayed by myself while in a pickleball tournament out here in Grand Rapids. Very cozy and cute. Very clean.

  • Laura W.

    Submitted Aug 9, 2025

    Stayed Jul 26, 2025

    This was a nice place to stay - short drive to downtown Grand Rapids. The air conditioner is a heat exchanger, it worked well - for the living room/kitchen. But the bedroom was very hot and the provided box fan wouldn't go past 1. I let the owner know, they just said thank you, but didn't bother trying to fix the issue. We had to take out the trash while on our stay. Not exactly what I planned to do on vacation, but I get it. The worse part was no trash bags in the house to put back into the trash cans. So we did our best with grocery bags we'd accumulated on our stay.Overall, it was an ok stay. But I expected better.

  • john p.

    Submitted Aug 5, 2025

    Stayed Aug 4, 2025

    Found the cottage to be clean ,orderly , and came With generous amenities. Owner responded quickly to any questions , but few were needed due to instructions on site.Look forward to future visits

  • Kathryn H.

    Submitted Jul 24, 2025

    Stayed Jul 14, 2025

    Lovely views of the Grand River in a peaceful neighborhood. We very much enjoyed our stay.

  • Paula J.

    Submitted May 21, 2025

    Stayed May 17, 2025

    We enjoyed the view of river from the large decks. Downtown Grand Rapids is easy to get too with all kinds of things to do.

  • Meredith N.

    Submitted Apr 24, 2025

    Stayed Apr 22, 2025

    My spouse and I had a lovely few days’ stay in this gem and it was such a lovely getaway. It’s quiet, even though it’s close to a busy road. The birdwatching was great and it was so refreshing to sit on the deck as the sun rose.

  • Laura H.

    Submitted Apr 19, 2025

    Stayed Apr 8, 2025

    Quiet street, nice accomodation. Clean.

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$206+
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