Our happy place - a serene, rural refuge

Top rated by guests
Our Happy Place
Master ensuite bathroom with shower.
Second bath across from Otter room.  Tub and hand shower (limited height).
Half bath near entrance.
Llama (Master) room with King bed.  Doggie vacates before guests stay...
review stars
10Outstanding
(12 Ratings)
"This was a very nice house that was very comfortable and was a very pleasant place to stay. We used to live in Grand Rapids, so this was a nice base of operations as we visited friends and family. The..."
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10 / 10
Outstanding(12 Ratings)

House in Michigan

4 guests · 2 bedrooms · 2 baths

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About this house rental

BEFORE REQUESTING A BOOKING, PLEASE REVIEW CAREFULLY OUR HOUSE RULES IN THIS LISTING, AND CONFIRM IN A MESSAGE THAT YOU HAVE READ AND ARE ACCEPTING THEM ALL.
Please also provide us with some background about you and your party and what brings you to Belding.
WE WILL NOT BE ABLE TO CONFIRM ANY BOOKING WITHOUT ALL THIS INFORMATION.

Preface #2: This is our home when in Michigan, not an investor's income property. As it is relatively new on VRBO, we have few ratings yet. However, it has been listed on another booking platform for a few years now and has garnered there a 4.93/5 rating from well over 100 stays.

Welcome to Our Happy Place, where original Craftsman architecture meets Mid Century Modern decor. Updated amenities and warm oak (even squeaky hardwood floors) blend to give you breathing room from the hustle and bustle of city living.
Relax in the garden, enjoy coffee in the river room, nap on the sofa.
Whether you spend your day kayaking on the Flat River (just down the hill at the public boat launch), skiing or tubing at Cannonsburg in the winter, watching or driving at the spectacular Grattan racetrack nearby, golfing at several great courses or visiting Fredrick Meijer Gardens, you’ll come home to Our Happy Place to enjoy a drink and a meal, or dine out at one of the area’s excellent restaurants. Then again, once settled in, you may not want to leave the house at all! If you time it just right, you may even see the local high school band marching down the hill.

This is a beautifully preserved original vintage Craftsman home with modern creature comforts and amenities.
Downstairs are a large and comfy living room, a separate study, a sitting/TV room (the "River Room"), a spacious dining room, a fully equipped kitchen with a breakfast counter, and a mudroom at the entrance from the driveway. A convenient half-bath is near the entrance.
Upstairs are two guest bedrooms. The master ("Llama Room") has a King size bed and a recently remodeled ensuite bathroom with a large shower. The other bedroom (the "Otter Room"...) has a Queen size bed and its own full bathroom across the hall with a tub and hand shower.

The front porch and the split level rear deck are furnished for lounging and enjoying the small town view out front or the secluded garden in back.
The Flat River is visible through the trees right down the hill in Fall, Winter and early Spring.

We welcome you to relax in and experience Our Happy Place!

Amenities at Our happy place - a serene, rural refuge

Non-smoking
No pets allowed

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Ratings and reviews

10 / 10
Outstanding(12 Ratings)
10 / 10Outstanding·Jul 2026
This was a very nice house that was very comfortable and was a very pleasant place to stay. We used to live in Grand Rapids, so this was a nice base of operations as we visited friends and family. There are also a couple of good restaurants within walking distance.
10 / 10Outstanding·Mar 2026
We stayed for several days and it felt like home, for us. The house was beautiful, charming, comfortable, and serene. It was decorated in a tasteful manner. We loved the artwork that was displayed throughout the home, and wished it had been summer so we could have enjoyed the patio and gardens. We will stay again, on a visit to Belding.
10 / 10Outstanding·Feb 2026
Good host, charming house with great style.
10 / 10Outstanding·Oct 2025
Very peaceful. Thanks!

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FAQs

Is parking included with this house?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Our happy place - a serene, rural refuge. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this house?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Our happy place - a serene, rural refuge pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Our happy place - a serene, rural refuge?

We found 2 amenities for this rental. This includes non-smoking, and no pets allowed.