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Historic Craftsman, just 8 minutes from downtown Kalamazoo.

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Room
Floor plan
Games room
Games room
Room

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 9

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Kalamazoo, MI
  • Place, Bank Street Farmer's Market
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Milham Park Golf Club
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Western Michigan University
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Kalamazoo, MI (AZO-Kalamazoo-Battle Creek Intl.)
    ‪5 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Soap · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Historic Craftsman, just 8 minutes from downtown Kalamazoo.

Step into this beautifully restored Craftsman and let the fun begin! The game room is a paradise for kids and adults alike, featuring shuffleboard, NBA Blitz, foosball, and more.

Off the game room, you’ll find a modern, fully renovated kitchen that flows seamlessly into a large dining room. This space is perfect for cooking, entertaining, or enjoying a glass of wine while catching up with friends and family.

The spacious living room is bathed in natural light from its ample windows and offers plenty of seating, complete with a 65-inch TV for movie nights. Adjoining the living room is a cozy four-season sunroom with a twin daybed, perfect for a morning coffee or an additional sleeping option.

On the main floor, you’ll also find:

A bedroom with a queen bed and a dedicated workstation.
A half bathroom.
A closet stocked with board games for endless entertainment.

Upstairs, the charm continues with:

A stylish kids' room featuring twin bunk beds and a queen bed.
A skylit full bathroom.
A master suite boasting a king bed and an en-suite bathroom.

Outdoor Amenities:

Take full advantage of Michigan’s beauty in the outdoor living space! Unwind in the six-person hot tub, grill out on the patio, or simply enjoy the fresh air with family and friends.

Key Features:

Entertainment: Arcade room with shuffleboard, foosball, and NBA Blitz; board games; 65-inch TVs in every bedroom.
Relaxation: Hot tub, spacious patio, and a cozy sunroom.
Convenience: Washer and dryer, ample parking, Opal nugget ice maker, and workstation with an Epson printer.
Family-Friendly: Pack-and-play, high chair, bunk beds, and extra linens, towels, and pillows.
Fully Equipped Kitchen: Glassware, utensils, pots, pans, wine glasses, baking sheets, Keurig, drip coffee maker, and complimentary coffee.
Essentials Provided: Shampoo, conditioner, and body wash.

Additional Notes:
The daybed in the sunroom serves as the 6th bed and provides the 9th sleeping spot. Please note this room is open to the living area and does not have doors.

For detailed layouts, check out the 2D and 3D floor plans in the photos section.

Guest Access
You’ll have full access to the entire house. Entry is via a secure keypad with a unique code provided before your stay.

Other Things to Note:

For stays shorter than 3 days, the hot tub will be serviced after checkout.
For stays longer than 3 days, a mid-stay hot tub service will be scheduled. We’ll notify you ahead of time to ensure minimal disruption.
Your comfort, relaxation, and safety are our top priorities.



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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Parties are strictly prohibited and will be actively enforced.

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
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Kalamazoo

Located in Kalamazoo, this holiday home is near theme parks. Kalamazoo State Theatre and Kalamazoo Institute of Arts are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Bank Street Farmer's Market and Southland Shopping Center. Travelling with kids? Consider Kalamazoo Valley Museum and Air Zoo. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby fishing, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and mountain biking.
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Kalamazoo, MI

What's nearby

  • Bank Street Farmer's Market - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Milham Park Golf Club - 5 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Wings Event Center - 5 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Western Michigan University - 6 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Kalamazoo College - 6 min drive - 3.9 km

Getting around

  • Kalamazoo Transportation Center - 9 min drive
  • Kalamazoo, MI (AZO-Kalamazoo-Battle Creek Intl.) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fido Motors Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Little Caesars Pizza - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Sugarbowl - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic Craftsman, just 8 minutes from downtown Kalamazoo. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Historic Craftsman, just 8 minutes from downtown Kalamazoo.?

As of 1 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Historic Craftsman, just 8 minutes from downtown Kalamazoo. on 18 May 2026 start from NZ$595, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Historic Craftsman, just 8 minutes from downtown Kalamazoo.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Historic Craftsman, just 8 minutes from downtown Kalamazoo.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic Craftsman, just 8 minutes from downtown Kalamazoo.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Historic Craftsman, just 8 minutes from downtown Kalamazoo. located?

This family-friendly Kalamazoo holiday home is within 2 mi (3 km) of Bank Street Farmer's Market, Milham Park Golf Club and Bronson Methodist Hospital. Kalamazoo Valley Museum and Kalamazoo Institute of Arts are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 22 reviews
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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Phil K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place. Well equipped and well located. Host was easy to contact and quite helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeff K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great communication. Excellent location and amenities.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Home was clean, organized and very comfortable! It was exactly as pictured and our kids had a lot of fun in the arcade room and hot tub! Bathrooms were large and tubs great for soaking! Kitchen was stocked and beds comfortable! The surrounding homes were a bit underdeveloped, but the rental itself was amazing and we had a beautiful time!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful space to bring together the preteens and newly teen cousins. Everyone enjoyed a great ski holiday! Very clean and cozy.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great host and beautiful, very clean house. Even a lot of extras! Host thought of everything! Check in and check out was flawless! Would recommend 100%. There were six of us and the house was perfect! Will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wendy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sister's Weekend

Weekend stay for some sister time. Very nice remodeled house in great location!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tim A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend in Kalamazoo

Great place and location, close to everything. 8 adults stayed for a weekend of golf and brewery hopping. Plenty of space for all of us. It was stocked full woth coffee, pors, pans and plenty of board and outdoor games. Would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janet L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

kzoo weekend

It was our last weekend of hockey for the season, we had an Irish tourney in Kzoo for our son's team and it was a weekend well spent! Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roberto G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing stay in comfy home

House was amazing, clean and they had all essentials needed for a great stay. Had a tree fall right before our stay but they cleared it and fixed the problem right away. One of my better stays ever. Thank you Austin for providing me and my family with a great home to stay for our vacation.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was very clean and welcoming, had many thoughtful touches (sound machines in the rooms, bibs and a high chair available, etc.) We are sensitive to fragrances and were very happy that the house was “fragrance free.”
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mindy D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Soccer Tournament

We had an AMAZING stay for our soccer tournament. We had 3 adults and 5 kids. The pictures were true to image. The house was clean and spacious. The game room kept everyone entertained. The host was very accommodating for our schedule. If we come back, we will stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Such a fun weekend

Our family had such a fun time. There were a lot of arcade games, Foosball, and shuffleboard bowling. Best of all a hot tub! The area is close to grocery stores and local attractions. We will have to keep this house in mind when we are in the kalalamazoo area again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matt P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect reunion stay

Rented Austin’s place for myself and four friends for our 20th Kalamazoo College reunion. The home is beautiful! The front reading room gets beautiful sunlight, and the house is warm and cozy throughout, even though it’s so spacious. We especially loved winding down on the back porch, and using the hot tub. We’ll look forward to renting Austin’s place again for our 25th!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

WMU Theater Weekend

We had THE BEST stay at the Historic Craftsman House. Family flew in and drove in from PA, Ohio and FL to attend a musical at WMU. Very quick drive to the Gilmore Theater Complex on campus and close to a lot of restaurants etc. Everything was very clean, all the amenities were thought of, the kitchen was perfect and included coffee!! The game room and hot tub made it really fun for our college age daughter and 18 year old son. We loved it and will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A Fabulous House

This was an amazing house! The kitchen was very well equipped with quality dishes and cookware. The common areas were spacious with multiple areas to congregate. Bedrooms were comfortable. Modern amenities werre throughout and it was beautifully decorated. Austin was quick to communicate. I will definitely return.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debbie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great home for family gathering

We came to Kalamazoo for a family gathering and were so pleased with the convenience and spaciousness of this home. Everything was clean and neat and just what we needed. We loved the game room, the large TVs in every room, super comfy large beds, cozy front den area, and the two full bathrooms upstairs. It was perfect for our family and even our local relatives commented on how nice the house was. Austin was very responsive in booking the stay and also made sure that we had everything we needed during our stay. He even came right over when we decided to grill and ensured that the propane tank was full and ready to go. Our only regret is that we ran out of time to try out the hot tub. Thank you for a wonderful stay! We highly recommended this property for families!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Graduation Weekend

This VRBO is top notch!! The house was a perfect spot for our family to enjoy time together after summer graduation. Commencements were early so we had an entire day to BBQ and hang out with our family afterward. The deck fit us and a few friends nicely. Inside was perfectly cool, comfortable and plenty of seating if we needed to be inside. The bathrooms were well stocked with towels, and all the essentials we needed. Awesome lighting throughout the entire house. The beds, bedding, and pillows were incredibly comfortable. Everyone loved the game room, even the grandparents! I was impressed with how clean it was when we arrived! The kitchen had plenty of everything needed, from coffee pot selections to condiments! Well thought out place! Thanks so much!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shelly B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was very quick to respond! The house was as advertised! We had no issues and would stay there again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family, six adults and a very active 8 year old, just stayed in this home. The game room and hot tub were a hit. The beds were comfy. There was plenty of space for everyone. Communication with Austin was easy. We have family in Kalamazoo and love visiting so we plan on staying here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Denise M.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Sandra P J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashleigh B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

About the host

Hosted by Austin Sroczynski

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Hi, I’m Austin. My wife Kendra and I have always had a passion for exploring and creating beautiful spaces. I love real estate and have spent years transforming properties into inviting homes for people to enjoy.

As host, our goal is to provide a comfortable, welcoming, and hassle-free stay for all our guests. Whether you’re here for a relaxing getaway, a work trip, or an adventure, we're here to ensure you have the best experience possible.

In our free time, we enjoy biking, pickleball, gardening or spending time with our friends and family, and we absolutely love meeting new people and sharing the hidden gems of this area.

I take pride in offering spaces that feel like a home away from home. I’m always just a message away if you need anything during your stay!

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