Benison Place: quiet & convenient for city/country

Entire guest suite in Dorr, Michigan

  1. 4 guests
  2. 1 bedroom
  3. 4 beds
  4. 1 bath
Hosted by Hope
  1. Superhost
  2. 1 year hosting

Listing highlights

Self check-in

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Peace and quiet

Guests say this home is in a quiet area.

Park and garden views

Soak up the views during your stay.
Just a few miles off the 131 highway and 30 minutes from Gerald R. Ford International Airport, our location offers tranquility and comfort a short drive from Grand Rapids, Holland (Lake Michigan), and Kalamazoo.

This self-contained apartment has its own entrance next to a terraced garden. Enjoy country vistas and watch for deer, turkey, hawks, and songbirds.

In season, shop “The Fridge” farm stand, stocked with eggs, scones, honey, and fresh produce. Order ahead: we’ll save scones for you!

The space
High ceilings, big south facing windows, and beautiful country views combine with comfy furnishings and quality artwork to make you feel at home in this cozy yet uncluttered space.

The antique bed set has been in Hope’s family for three generations; the heated concrete floor was hand stenciled for a modern twist; the tea collection and artwork are inspired by our own international traveling experiences.
After full days elsewhere, come back to an apartment that welcomes you like a warm hug: pick up a book from the mini library provided, play a game from the cupboard, or just sip a cup of excellent tea while gazing at the expanse of woodland out your window…the choice is yours!

Living space includes a fully equipped kitchenette with small appliances, fridge/freezer, and cooking range. This room also has a comfortable seating area which can be converted into additional sleeping space via an easy chair with small twin pullout and a futon couch which can fold down.

Bedroom includes a full size bed with side tables, also a chair, quilt rack with extra blankets, and a dresser with extra linens.

One closet in the bedroom hall is fitted out as a laptop work station, the other has shelving and a hanging bar for clothing. Laundry facilities are available in this hallway.

The bathroom is fully equipped and has a spacious walk-in shower.

Our space has been planned for future use of elderly relatives as needed, so it is very nearly barrier free. There is one small step up into the apartment from a concrete pad at the entry, and a two inch step into the shower. Everything else is barrier free, and doorways are roomy.

We provide laundry detergent, hand and dish soap, basic cleaning supplies for your use as you choose, and shampoo/conditioner/body wash.

Guest access
Everything in the apartment is for your use.

Other things to note
Our family lives in the other portion of the house and we're a busy household, so we can't promise serenity and quiet all day every day. However, we observe quiet hours of 9:30 pm to 7:30 am. We request that our guests observe those quiet hours as well.

We maintain a farm stand which we keep stocked with farm fresh eggs, home baked scones, local honey, and other produce in season. Please feel free to shop it during your stay, and drop me a note if you don’t see something you need. Whenever possible, I’m happy to bake a special batch of scones on request. Please note the stand is closed on Sundays.

Where you’ll sleep

What this place offers

Garden view
Park view
Kitchen
Wifi – 38 Mbps
Dedicated workspace
Unavailable: Carbon monoxide alarm

Accessibility features

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Rated 4.93 out of 5 from 15 reviews.

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Overall rating

  1. 5 stars, 93% of reviews
  2. 4 stars, 7% of reviews
  3. 3 stars, 0% of reviews
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Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for cleanliness

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for accuracy

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for check-in

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for communication

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for location

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for value

Guest reviews mention

Where you’ll be

Dorr, Michigan, United States
Exact location will be provided after booking.

Neighborhood highlights

Benison Place is a walkout basement apartment in our home, located on a quiet country road two miles away from the typical West Michigan small town of Dorr.

Dorr boasts a great coffee/brunch shop which rejoices in the name "The Stud Muffin" and has buckets of charm, including a fireplace and ceiling-mounted swings at one counter. Also nearby are a public library, a fabulous thrift shop, and several lovely parks with good walking trails.

There are a number of good restaurants and more small town charm within a 15 minute drive in any direction. We’ve noted some of these in our guidebook. Feel free to check with us ahead of time if you're interested in anything specific.

Meet your host

Superhost
15 reviews
4.93 out of 5 average rating
1 year of hosting
Where I went to school: Homeschooled - I loved it!
My work: Librarian/Publisher
I’m a librarian turned book publisher, and a music teacher. My husband is a research scientist and longtime choral singer. We are Christians who love to meet and get to know a variety of people. We’re learning a lot as we manage a growing hobby farm as well as homeschooling our young family, and we are delighted to share our home with guests from around the world!

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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in after 3:00 PM
Checkout before 10:00 AM
4 guests maximum
Safety & property
Nearby lake, river, other body of water
Carbon monoxide detector not required
Smoke alarm