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The River House of Alaska, Michigan (Southeast Grand Rapids) pet friendly

The River House of Alaska, Michigan (Southeast Grand Rapids) pet friendly

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The River House of Alaska Michigan
Riverside Patio with Fieldstone BBQ, beautiful landscape and Park like setting
Property grounds
Property grounds
Exterior

Overview of The River House of Alaska, Michigan (Southeast Grand Rapids) pet friendly

9.6 out of 10 Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6102 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Enjoy the area

Alto, MI
  • Popular LocationDavenport University5 min drive
  • Popular LocationCalvin College12 min drive
  • Popular LocationWoodland Mall12 min drive
  • AirportGrand Rapids, MI (GRR-Gerald R. Ford Intl.)13 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

The River House of Alaska, Michigan (Southeast Grand Rapids) pet friendly

Welcome to the River House of Alaska, Michigan, 'A Retreat for the Mind, Body, and Spirit.' A unique Pure Michigan destination!

ATTENTION: It is wise to plan ahead and book your Summer and Fall 2023 vacation NOW! Note: We are also accepting Jan 2032-April 2023 month to month applications for the winter months. (Month to month lease $1995 per month includes all utilities) Thank you to all of our great guests for making the River House a successful vacation rental! We have been renting the River House since 2006 and it has been a great experience! Thanks for considering our most excellent riverside retreat for your vacation! We are near site managers and we clean the River House ourselves. The River House is the ideal location to get away from the city and relax by the river. You will be able to sit outdoors by the riverside and have a bonfire and enjoy the wildlife. We hope you decide to stay with us!

The River House of Alaska, Michigan, is located in the historic Village of Alaska, Michigan, located 15 miles southeast of Grand Rapids on the Thornapple River and 30 miles from Lake Michigan. This classic Cape Cod cottage, with vintage 1940 interior design, is situated on the Thornapple River in a park-like setting. The River House is well maintained and has been restored to its original beauty both inside and out.

This is a great getaway from the city but also close to all the city conveniences. If you are planning on vacationing, attending seminars, weddings, visiting relatives in Grand Rapids, visiting ArtPrize, and/or touring the #1 Micro-Breweries in America, this rental may be the ideal getaway. The on-site manager is nearby for recommendations and assistance. Note: pictures of the road proximity to the River House not shown pictorially. Please use Google maps to go to the property and see the road. Guests with pets are encouraged to keep pets on a leash for their pets safety. The River House is 420 Friendly.

The River House is a beautifully landscaped riverside cottage that is a great place to relax and has excellent river access. The cottage has a concrete pier that juts out into the river for excellent smallmouth bass fishing, canoeing, tubing, kayaking, and swimming.

The interior of the cottage features master bedroom (upstairs) that features a California King size bed, antennaTV and side room with 2 twin beds. The main floor bedroom features a queen-size bed and dresser. The main floor living room has a pull out queen-size sleeper couch and Futon couch. The Cottage has air conditioning, Android OS TV, Wifi High-Speed Fiber -Optic Internet access and is fully furnished. Note: The Wifi system is the best wireless technology available featuring dual band 2.4 and 5.0 Mghz service. If you are a work-from-home employee you can meet all your daily work internet based connectivity requirements and utilize the desk and office setup to work remotely while at the River House.

The river has easily accessible rapids that are excellent for fly fishing. The Cottage also features a riverside patio with a fieldstone barbeque grille, an excellent place to relax! There are also many public golf courses in the general vicinity.

Make your dream vacation a reality at our unique riverside vacation rental, and experience a piece of heaven on earth. The River House has a heart, soul, and spirit that will satisfy your desire to find that unique vacation destination that will provide a relaxing environment and inspire memories to last a lifetime.

Your River House experience will give you that precious and most-elusive commodity, time. Time to relax with loved ones. Time to think about your future. Time to reflect on your past. Time to contemplate the meaning of life. Time to fish. Time to swim. Time to canoe. Time to read. Time to catch up on sleep. Time to love. And most importantly, the environment to assure a good time.

Our goal is to provide a vacation experience that will leave a lasting impression. We want you to experience Total Vacation Satisfaction and leave with a sense of ownership, leading to a strong desire to return. Your vacation experience at the River House of Alaska, Michigan will leave a lasting impression in your Mind, on your Body, and on your Spirit.



Keywords: Cottage, Fishing, ArtPrize, Alaska, River, Vacation, 420 Friendly

Property manager

Walter & Linda Bujak
Premier Host
Premier Host

Languages

English, Spanish

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Alto

This cottage is located in Alaska, a neighbourhood in Alto, and is in a rural area and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park and Calvin College Ecosystem Preserve, while Orbit Room and Forest Hills Fine Arts Center are cultural highlights. Patterson Ice Center and Craig's Cruisers are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Davenport University - 5 min drive
  • MSA Fieldhouse - 9 min drive
  • Calvin College - 12 min drive
  • Woodland Mall - 12 min drive
  • Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park - 14 min drive

Getting around

  • Grand Rapids Station - 22 min drive
  • Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 8 min drive
  • Culver's - 8 min drive
  • Wendy's - 8 min drive
  • Uccello's Ristorante - 7 min drive
  • Taco Bell - 7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The River House of Alaska, Michigan (Southeast Grand Rapids) pet friendly pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The River House of Alaska, Michigan (Southeast Grand Rapids) pet friendly?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The River House of Alaska, Michigan (Southeast Grand Rapids) pet friendly?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The River House of Alaska, Michigan (Southeast Grand Rapids) pet friendly located?

Located in Alaska, this cottage is within 9 miles (15 km) of Golf Club at Thornapple Pointe, Davenport University and MSA Fieldhouse. Patterson Ice Center and Centerpointe Mall are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Karen V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
River House Stay
We had a wonderful stay at the River House! We were there for a wedding and hope to return one day soon to enjoy everything the house has to offer. Treat yourself and take a vacation at this wonderful home!! You won’t be sorry!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

David S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hidden gem
Most wonderful experience. The perfect spot.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diane V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
on the river
A view of the river is hard to beat. We really enjoy staying here, this is our 3rd or 4th time now. Plan to be back too. "Thanks" for sharing! Terry
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stacey S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ahhhhhh......
This is a beautiful property right on the river. You have everything you need, provided by the hosts. We had beautiful weather and didn't want to leave.... And they let you bring your dog for a reasonable fee! ❤️
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Keri P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful river view
Loved the river house. The property on the river is amazing. We very much enjoyed our stay with coffee on the dock each morning. Thank you Wally and Linda! Pet friendly beautiful rental.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

About the host

Hosted by Walter & Linda Bujak

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We are nearby property owners that manage and take care of the landscaping, property maintenance, clean up, and preparation for our guests! We do it all! If you need something we are there for you and will respond as soon as possible to make your stay with us enjoyable, comfortable, and memorable!

Why they chose this property

This property is amazing! It has 750 feet of very accessible riverfront property. A perfect swimming area. Rapids to give you that special I am on a river sound. A deep fishing hole out front that produces amazing catches of all kinds of different species of fish. Abundant wildlife to watch and witness. We are 420 friendly. The River House is Simply amazing!

What makes this property unique

Most vacation rentals (over 95%) are on lakes with houses very close to each other. Not many vacation rentals on rivers. We call it the River House due to the fantastic views of the river from inside the house. While standing in the middle of the house looking north, you will see the Thornapple river from every single window, west, north, and east.

Languages:

English, Spanish

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