West Side Historic Home

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

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Comfort House | Private kitchen
Comfort House | Living area
Laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets
Comfort House
Comfort House | Bathroom

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
1059 Watson St SW, Grand Rapids, MI, 49504
  • John Ball Zoo
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Van Andel Arena
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • DeVos Performance Hall
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Grand Rapids, MI (GRR-Gerald R. Ford Intl.)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Room options

Comfort House

  • 136 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 10
  • 4 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Family House

  • City view
  • Sleeps 10
  • 4 Queen Beds and 1 Double Futon

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About the area

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).

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

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.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Highchair
  • 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 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: 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
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. 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

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 Excellent

Kimberly

Travelled with family
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