10/10 Excellent
Kimberly
Travelled with family
10 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great House for a Big Family!
Kimberly
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
West Side Historic Home
3.0 star property
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Reviews
1010 out of 10
Exceptional
Popular amenities
- Pet-friendly
- Parking included
- Laundry
- Air conditioning
- Free WiFi
Explore the area
1059 Watson St SW, Grand Rapids, MI, 49504
- John Ball Zoo9 min walk
- Van Andel Arena2 min drive
- DeVos Performance Hall3 min drive
- Grand Rapids, MI (GRR-Gerald R. Ford Intl.)21 min drive
Room options
View all photos for Comfort House
Comfort House
- City view
- 136 sq m
- Sleeps 10
- 4 Queen Beds, 1 Twin Bunk Bed, 1 Twin Sofa Bed and 1 Twin Futon
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Family House
- City view
- Sleeps 10
- 4 Queen Beds and 1 Double Futon
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About the area
Grand Rapids
With a stay at West Side Historic Home in Grand Rapids (John Ball Park), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of John Ball Zoo and Van Andel Arena. .This guesthouse is 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from DeVos Performance Hall and 7.1 mi (11.4 km) from Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park.
What's nearby
- John Ball Zoo - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
- Van Andel Arena - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
- Gerald R. Ford Museum - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
- DeVos Performance Hall - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
- Downtown Market - 4 min drive - 3.6 km
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 with free parking, a short walk to John Ball Zoo
West Side Historic Home offers 2 air-conditioned accommodations with washers/dryers and coffee/tea makers. Accommodations offer separate dining areas. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)). Rooms have detached private bathrooms. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Make yourself at home in one of the 2 air-conditioned guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Detached private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers and washers/dryers.
Featured amenities include luggage storage and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.
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 transport
- Free secured, covered self parking on site
Family friendly
- In-room washer/dryer
- Laundry facilities
- Separate in-room dining area
Conveniences
- Laundry facilities
- Luggage storage
Outdoors
- Barbecue grill
- Outdoor furniture
Accessibility
- No lift
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
- Hob
- Oven
- Paper towels
- Separate dining area
- 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
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
West Side Historic Home Reviews
Reviews
10
Exceptional
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10/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Staff & service
10/10
Property conditions & facilities
10/10
Eco-friendliness