Experience the charm of this historic Craftsman home, just 8 minutes from downtown Kalamazoo. Enjoy a game room with shuffleboard and NBA blitz, unwind in the hot tub or relax on the large back patio. This house features ample windows and seating areas like a 4-season porch with a daybed.
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Exceptional
Entire home
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 9
Popular amenities
Spa pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free Wi-Fi
Air-conditioning
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About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
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.
Property amenities
Beach
Beach loungers
Beach towels
Pool/Spa
Hot tub
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Parking on site
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee grinder
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Hob
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
2.5 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Living room
Entertainment
Games
Smart TV
Video games
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Outdoor furniture
Patio
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Work spaces
Desk
Desk chair
Printer
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
Near a hospital
Things to do
Arcade/game room
Foosball table
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Theme park nearby
Wildlife walks nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Rules
Parties are strictly prohibited and will be actively enforced.
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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
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
About the area
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 mountain biking and hiking/biking trails. Visit our Kalamazoo travel guide
Is Historic Craftsman, just 8 minutes from downtown Kalamazoo. pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
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).
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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.
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.
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!
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!
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.
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!
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!
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!
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.”
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!
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!
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!
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.