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Historic Michigan Farmhouse w/ Grill & Fire Pit!

Hudsonville Vacation Rental | 3BR | 2BA | 2,100 Sq Ft | Steps to Access

Living Room | Wood-Burning Stove Not For Guest Use

Dining Table | Dishware & Flatware Provided

Living Room | Queen Sleeper Sofa | Free WiFi | Vinyl Record Player

Exceptional

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 122100 sq ft

Popular amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air-conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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Hudsonville, MI

Place, Hudsonville Winery
‪10 min drive‬
Place, RiverTown Crossings Mall
‪13 min drive‬
Place, Tanger Factory Outlet Center
‪15 min drive‬
Airport, Grand Rapids, MI (GRR-Gerald R. Ford Intl.)
‪25 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Additional Sleeping (Living Room)

1 Double Sofa Bed

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Double Beds

Bedroom 3

4 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Full Bathroom

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

About this property

Historic Michigan Farmhouse w/ Grill & Fire Pit!

Immerse yourself in history at this American Italianate farmhouse in Hudsonville — located between Grand Rapids and Holland! 'The Fox Briar' was constructed in 1875 by the original owner, Hobert Hallum Hall, and has been updated with new appliances and modern comforts of home. This vacation rental offers 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and ample outdoor entertainment space. This home is perfect for a relaxing retreat and lends itself nicely to a getaway with friends or a small family gathering!

-- THE PROPERTY --

Deck | Barn w/ Dartboard | Vinyl Record Player

Bedroom 1: Queen Bed | Bedroom 2: 2 Full Beds | Bedroom 3: 2 Twin Bunk Beds | Living Room: Queen Sleeper Sofa | Additional Sleeping: Air Mattress

OUTDOOR LIVING: Patio, gas grill, outdoor seating, fire pit, 5 acres of land, outdoor string lights
INDOOR LIVING: Flat-screen TV, DVD player, video game console, dining table, breakfast bar, laptop-friendly workspace, 2 walk-in showers, soaking tub, ceiling fans, board games, books, 2 baby gates
KITCHEN: Stainless steel appliances w/ dishwasher, cooking basics, dishware/flatware, coffee maker, microwave, toaster
GENERAL: Free WiFi, central heating & air conditioning, complimentary toiletries, hair dryer, washer/dryer, laundry detergent, linens/towels, trash bags/paper towels
FAQ: Stairs required for access, 2 exterior security cameras (facing out), wood-burning stove (not for guest use)
PARKING: Ample driveway parking, no parking on the grass

-- THE LOCATION --

NATURE: Hudsonville Nature Center (7 miles), Outdoor Discovery Center (16 miles), Saugatuck Dunes State Park (24 miles), Pigeon Creek Park (24 miles)
BEACHES: Holland State Park (21 miles), Oval Beach (27 miles)
CULTURE: Grand Rapids Public Museum (21 miles), Grand Rapids Art Museum (21 miles), Grand Rapids Children's Museum (21 miles), Grand Rapids African American Museum (21 miles), Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park (25 miles)
ATTRACTIONS: Hudsonville Winery (10 miles), Nelis' Dutch Village (14 miles), New Holland Brewing - Holland Brewpub (14 miles), Craig's Cruisers - Grand Rapids (15 miles), Windmill Island Gardens (15 miles), Veldheer Tulip Gardens (16 miles), John Ball Zoo (19 miles), Van Andel Arena (19 miles)
EXCITEMENT: Saugatuck Dune Rides (22 miles), TreeRunner Adventure Park (26 miles), Bittersweet Ski Resort (30 miles)
TOWNS + CITIES: Holland (14 miles), Grand Rapids (21 miles), Saugatuck (24 miles), Grand Haven (34 miles)
AIRPORT: Gerald R. Ford International Airport (23 miles)

-- REST EASY WITH US --

Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you'll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we'll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we'll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you.

-- POLICIES --

- No smoking
- No pets allowed
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- NOTE: The property requires stairs to access
- NOTE: Your safety matters. This property features 2 exterior security cameras: camera 1 and 2 are both located behind the property facing the driveway. The cameras do not look into any interior spaces. The cameras are deactivated during guest's stay
- NOTE: The wood-burning stove is not for guest use

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washing machine

Dryer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Parking available

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Kitchen
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Dryer
Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets 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 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 and a first aid kit

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic Michigan Farmhouse w/ Grill & Fire Pit! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Historic Michigan Farmhouse w/ Grill & Fire Pit!?

As of 3 Apr, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Historic Michigan Farmhouse w/ Grill & Fire Pit! on 5 Jun, 2026 start from S$486, 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 Michigan Farmhouse w/ Grill & Fire Pit!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Historic Michigan Farmhouse w/ Grill & Fire Pit!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic Michigan Farmhouse w/ Grill & Fire Pit!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Historic Michigan Farmhouse w/ Grill & Fire Pit! located?

Situated in Byron Center, this holiday home is within 9 miles (15 km) of Hudsonville Nature Center, Hudsonville Winery and Upper Macatawa Natural Area. Critter Barn and Winding Creek Golf Club are also within 9 miles (15 km).

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Isaac E.

21 Aug, 2024

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

nice house

easy stay and fun location

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca G.

19 Aug, 2024

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

Beautiful location

The house was so gorgeous. The host was very attentive. Would stay again.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Kristi

13 Oct, 2025

Overall a great farmhouse stay with a lot of beds. The bathroom upstairs is surprisingly large.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Craig

6 Jul, 2023

Great Stay!

Awesome place. Cool decorations. Fast enough internet to have multiple people work from.

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicolas D.

6 Jan, 2024

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

Home in Hudsonville

Great, quiet location with beauty all around. Great Barn and lots to check out!

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

30 Dec, 2024

Great overall. Super cool property. Only gripes were A/C couldn’t cool the 2nd floor sufficiently and not al ceiling fans were working.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janet F.

15 Dec, 2024

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

Disliked: Communication

Baking cookies

Our stay was perfect. Great work space for baking & decorating Christmas cookies. Only problem was a decaying mouse somewhere in the kitchen. Also, I'm wondering why I was charged for 3 nights when we only stayed 2 nights?

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adrienne Y.

7 Aug, 2023

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

Great for a group of gals

Eight of is stayed at this property for a long bachelorette weekend, and it was lovely. Great location if you want a bit of the beach and the city, which are both about 30 min away. The house looks just like the listing but with a beautiful garden in the summertime. One day it was raining, so we stayed in and got cozy watching movies and playing games, which I thought the house was perfect for. I would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Amy

17 May, 2024

All about family

Such a historic home...my history! Found this home when I was home during the covid shut-down, while search my family's history. It became my dream to stay there with my cousins and show it to my Aunt who remembers staying there with her cousins. Very nice updated kitchen and bathrooms. Comfy beds too. And yet the home and barn retain their historic characteristics and architecture. I definitely enjoyed my stay.

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Liz

30 Jun, 2023

Excellent

We arrived to a beautiful, clean farmhouse. The pictures in the advertising doesn’t do it Justice. The house, outside area is absolutely beautiful. The kitchen was equipped with everything we needed. I can’t say one negative comment on the house or our stay. Our family was able to have everything we needed for our stay for our sons wedding.

Verified

2/10 Terrible

Gary D.

17 Oct, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in

Disliked: Communication, location, listing accuracy

Forget this one

This is a tired, old farm house that should have been torn down fifty years ago. The pictures and descriptions didn’t come close to accurately describing this place. We paid for three nights but went to a hotel after one night. If we had more time we wouldn’t have stayed even one night.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

Response from VrboOwner on 2 Nov, 2023

Hi Gary, we take guest feedback seriously and passed your comments on to the homeowner who would like to share the following: - We strive to provide our guests with a great guest experience, so we were both surprised and disappointed to hear your feedback and want to take a moment to address your concerns. - We were unaware of any issues or concerns during your stay and wish you had reached out. We take our listing accuracy seriously and use professional photographers so we can be sure that our images accurately reflect our property, and guests can decide before booking if the home, decor, and furnishings meet their expectations.We do all we can to make the best possible stay, and we look forward to this property hosting many satisfied guests.

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

5 Jul, 2023

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

Family wedding

We were impressed with our stay. The house was clean and so functional for our large group. The bathrooms were big, the kitchen was great to prepare a meal in. We enjoyed sitting outside on the deck and walking around the property, having a bonfire in the evening. It’s a beautiful setting, relaxing. We enjoyed coffee on the deck listening to the birds. The windows in kitchen allow for more bird watching. The only thing I would mention is to put different pictures on the site, the pictures they post does not do the house justice. It’s a beautiful house with a lot of character and updates. The landscaping and flowers are amazing around the property. We plan on staying again.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Jo

9 Jul, 2024

A perfect West Michigan getaway

We loved our stay at the Fox Briar over the 4th of July holiday! There are a variety of different spaces to hang out. The huge porch deck and gas grill was perfect for cooking dinner and relaxing after the beach, and it was great retiring to the large dining room for late night card games while spinning records. The space and decor are well thought out and created a really comfortable space. Some of the bedrooms are tight, but it didn't bother us since we didn't spend much time there. We really loved the huge upstairs bathroom and neat shower.We didn't make use of the barn but it was worth taking a look around and admiring the architectural features. There's a large grassy area for a bonfire as well. The house itself was very clean and well kept.The host was responsive to any inquiries before and during the stay, which was much appreciated. Overall a great property and we'd love to book again!

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashley S.

10 Apr, 2022

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

Girls Weekend Getaway

We were a group of 7 that were here for a bachelorette party. This house was perfect for us. Everyone was blown away with how wonderful the house was. Everything was just as described and we had so much fun here. We went back and forth over the weekend to Grand Rapids, but had so much fun at the house just talking, drinking wine, and listening to the record player that was at the house. Thank you for being such a great host, we loved every moment!

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ken G.

17 Mar, 2022

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

Refreshing Escape

Cool property. Great kitchen and grill for steaks. Needs a big stew pot but other than that the kitchen was fully stocked. The barn is fun, very cool place to explore and throw darts. Bathrooms were well renovated and well-stocked.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

Verified

4/10 Poor

Candice W.

6 Mar, 2022

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

Disliked: Communication

They watch your every move

I booked this property to celebrate our marriage with close family and take pictures. We were married earlier in the day. The property manager watches the security camera and sent someone to the property to question/harass us. We booked the property for the 2 of us who were staying there but he was concerned we were having a “party” and going to cause “damage” to his property. He said people have done that in the past. The property owner and management company then called multiple times that night which ruined our experience. We felt so harassed we didn’t even spend the night in the home.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

Response from VrboOwner on 28 Jul, 2023

From the owners: "The guest booked the home for only 2 adults but invited a dozen guests over to the home without permission. The extra guests parked their cars on a wet lawn during a rainstorm resulting in $1000 in landscape damage. A neighbor notified me that many cars were parking at the property, so I turned the camera on briefly to determine what action I should take. I called the guest once to understand the situation, leaving a voice message since the guest did not answer. The guest never returned my call during their stay. The home has clear, upfront rules. The listing, email communications, and signage in the home state that no parties or gatherings are permitted on the property without permission. Failure to adhere to the rules may result in a fine up to $500 and/or eviction from the property. For the privacy of our guests, the one exterior security camera remains disarmed during a guest stay. If a neighbor or police officer reports a party, large gathering, or many cars are parked at the property then the camera may be briefly activated to assess the situation. Since the guest was unresponsive, the property maintenance man dropped by to introduce himself and understand their situation. The maintenance man felt uncomfortable by the guests, so he left. The property management company, Evolve Vacation Rental, also called and finally connected with the guest. After check-out, the guest and I spoke over the phone for 30 minutes to share experiences, feelings, clarify misunderstandings, and find resolution. Even though a rule was broken and property was damaged, I agreed upon a partial refund, covered their lawn damages out of pocket (accidents happen), and did not enforce the $500 rule violation. During the call, the guest stated she felt heard, validated, and appreciated the reimbursement. I am saddened to see the guest has submitted a review that does not acknowledge their contributions: broke house rule and damaged property. I am also discouraged to read a misrepresentation of my personal character, the use of the security camera on premise, and the overall communication during and after their stay. For any prospective guests reading this: The Fox Briar was restored with the purpose of being shared—a safe place for families and friends to create lasting memories. If you are interested in an event or inviting guests not included in the original booking, I am happy to accommodate and just require you to reach out for permission."

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne T.

2 Jan, 2022

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

Great time away

Stayed here over New Years with family. Perfect for a relaxing stay within close proximity to both Holland and Grand Rapids.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

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3 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Additional Sleeping (Living Room)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

2 bathrooms

Full Bathroom

Full Bathroom

Spaces

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Historic Michigan Farmhouse w/ Grill & Fire Pit!

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Isaac E.

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Isaac E.

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Rebecca G.

Beautiful location

Rebecca G.

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Kristi

Special place

Kristi

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Jonathan m.

Love this place

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Dan D.

Great country home

Dan D.

10/10 Excellent

Travis P.

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Travis P.

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Great Stay!

Craig

10/10 Excellent

Nicolas D.

Home in Hudsonville

Nicolas D.

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Beautifully Restored Property

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Richard I.

Family wedding weekend

Richard I.

10/10 Excellent

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