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Exterior
2 bedrooms, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, travel cot
Smart TV, books, offices
Reviews
9.6

Exceptional

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2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6102 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFiFree WiFi
  • Kitchen
    KitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioningAir conditioning
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor spaceOutdoor space

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Alto, MI
  • Popular LocationDavenport University5 min drive
  • Popular LocationGolf Club at Thornapple Pointe7 min drive
  • Popular LocationWoodland Mall12 min drive
  • AirportGrand Rapids, MI (GRR-Gerald R. Ford Intl.)13 min drive

About this property

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The River House of Alaska, Michigan located 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 2024 vacation NOW! Note: We are also accepting Jan 2025 thru April 2025 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

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Kayak on site
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • 1 unit
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,100 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

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.
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What's nearby

  • Davenport University - 5 min drive
  • Golf Club at Thornapple Pointe - 7 min drive
  • Calvin College - 12 min drive
  • Woodland Mall - 12 min drive
  • Frederik Meijer Gardens & 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 - ‬7 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 located 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 located Southeast Grand Rapids, pet friendly?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

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

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The River House of Alaska, Michigan located 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).

The River House of Alaska, Michigan located Southeast Grand Rapids, pet friendly Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 137 out of 165 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 165 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 165 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 165 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 165 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

William M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great spot
Very great cottage on the river. This place has just about everything you need to enjoy some family time, inside or out. I hope to visit again soon when we have less going on and better weather! Overall 5 stars!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Property!
We were in Grand Rapids for a wedding and thank God we found this property instead of staying in a hotel. Very peaceful, beautiful scenery wildlife fishing kayaking could not have asked for a better place to stay. If this wasn’t 10 hours away, I’d book it every weekend!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawn M.

Liked: Cleanliness
So relaxing!
Property was exactly as described. It's right beside the river. We caught 4 nice fish. The river runs fast wide and deep. Just what we were looking for!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect house and location along the river
The River House was perfect for our weekend trip to the Grand Rapids area! The property is beautiful! The landscaping- lawn, flowering trees, and shrubs- were gorgeous in spring (early May). It as so nice sitting along the river enjoying the day. The house is close to the road, but the traffic is very light and it never bothered us at all- even when sleeping with the windows open toward the road. The house is quaint, and it immediately felt like home. The interior is so inviting and relaxing with the couch and window facing the river. I hope we are able to return! We had no issues with the reservation process. The owners provided the perfect amount of information at just the right times. It was about a 16 minute drive into Calvin University. Any birdwatchers really need to visit Stagecoach Park in Middleville and walk south on the bike trail. Others would enjoy the walk, too, but the birds were great! Thank you Linda and Wally!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Monika K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing little cabin, definitely plan to come back!
I came with a small group of girls for a bachelorette party and we had such an amazing time! We hope to be able to do a girls trip at least once a year and would love to revisit this cabin again in the future! We didn't need to communicate much with the host, but when we did they were extremely accommodating. They allowed us to switch our booking date to a week later after we found out the original weekend wouldn't have worked, and they also allowed us to check out a couple hours late which we really appreciated! Thank you for hosting us and allowing us into your house 😁😁
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen V.

Liked: Cleanliness
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
Hidden gem
Most wonderful experience. The perfect spot.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diane V.

Liked: Cleanliness
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
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
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

10/10 Excellent

Mike C., Gaylord

Liked: Cleanliness
September 2023
Exactly as advertised, great location, close to Grand Rapids, recommend nearby Whitneyville Bar and Grille for dining.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The River House of Alaska is a beautiful piece of property; a slice of heaven, actually! It is peaceful with an amazing view of the river. The house has a lot of charm and well maintained for the age. My husband and I, along with another couple, stayed for 2 nights. We all enjoyed a bonfire each night. My husband was up at 4am fishing from the amazing pier on the property. He was having so much fun catching fish. We will come back again for sure!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharon B.

Liked: Cleanliness
river
well maintained, comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

James W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Almost heaven
Didn't want to leave. So relaxing. Have it on my list to return some day.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris G., Ypsilanti

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome place to stay
We thoroughly enjoyed the river house! The older home feel was excellent, and up to date.. except for a few windows that I personally thought was an awesome edition to have and see. The on site for firewood made it extremely easy to enjoy a campfire right by the riverside. And the fishing was top notch! Everything that was laid out for us when we got there was spot on!! We will be looking to stay here again next year!! I HIGHLY RECOMMEND A STAY HERE! Was able to meet the owner due to the severe weather our first night which knocked down a huge tree branch, and what an awesome person. Very friendly and quick to respond online. Thanks again for having us!! Definitely one to put in our books of best places!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Chele M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place to stay
We stayed for our daughters wedding near by. It's a nice little place on the river.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

sarah D.

Beautiful relaxing riverfront
My husband and 2 children (9&12) had a nice time relaxing by the fire set near the river. The landscaping is beautiful. We had intended on using the kayaks but we had got a good amount of rain our first night and the river was moving too fast for us to hamdle. Unfortunately the river didn't slow during our 5 night stay so we did not get to swim or boat. The home its self could use a deep cleaning inside. It is also set right on a main road that cars speed past. Other than that we enjoyed our stay at the river house.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carrie G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing Retreat
We enjoyed our stay immensely! Great location to explore the Grand Rapids area and Lake Michigan. Could have also spent the entire time sitting outside and watching the river go by.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathy W.

Liked: Cleanliness
What a find!
This place is special. Beautiful. Relaxing.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Tim R.

Liked: Cleanliness
riverrat
view was amazing. we could look at it all day. The house is outdated and there are safety concerns. I expected more for the price. Over all, we did have a good time.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eleanor H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Girls Trip
We absolutely adored this property. The amount of times we said “we should move here” was ridiculous. The inside reminded us of a family lake house that’s been loved and taken care of. The outside — photos don’t even do it justice. Just so cute and breathtaking. It’s not hard to leave worries and reality at the door when you walk through a manicured oasis. You can tell that they love this property, and you feel it deep in your bones that you can’t help but care and love this place too. We will absolutely be back
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

lisa m.

Liked: Cleanliness
location
Amazing location with an excellent view. Due to the kayaks we had no reason to drive anywhere!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

L F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute Cottage and Gorgeous Views
My husband and I just got home from a 4 night stay at the River House. We loved seeing the river out of nearly every room in the house, and sitting outside in the shade was so nice. The flower gardens are beautiful (the white peonies were just blooming during our stay,) and the kayaking was just challenging enough to makes us feel young. Our two cats enjoyed watching the chipmonks and birds. This is not too far from some good food/dessert and shopping, and a short drive into Grand Rapids. We would love to come back.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bob R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing Fishing Fun
Very nice little home on the Thornapple River. Beautiful outdoor area and views of the river. Very nice fire pit and patio area. Perfect for small groups or small families who want a little get away. Not far from Grand Rapids either.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Noreen W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to host family and friends near Grand Rapids!
The River House was a clean and comfortable place for our stay near Grand Rapids. We enjoyed sitting by the river and bonfire.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023