Welcome to the Barn Swallow Manor! This fully updated, remodeled and handicap accessible first floor lodging accommodates 12 guests (and two pets) of all ages and abilities. We do not allow cats however due to allergy issues. Enjoy comfort and privacy inside and 11.5 country acres w/ creek outside, close to restaurants, Tanger Outlet, hospitals, Gun Lake casino, Grand Rapids, and much more. The Barn House is perfect for family reunions, small group retreats, or simply gathering with friends. What Is the Barn Swallow Manor? Built in the early 1900s, the original dairy barn and horse stable was fully converted in 2008-2009 and updated in the summer of 2022. The property boasts 11.5 charming country acres with beautiful views and a creek running through the center. Feel free to walk our fields and see turkeys, hawks, crane, deer, and possibly a bald eagle. The Space: You will have the entire first floor and lodging is completely separate from the rest of the house and surrounded by farmland and very few neighbors. Handicap Accessibility: The house is accessible for people of all abilities. Built with every situation in mind, this home has 36” doors, is step free and barrier free, and has two different powerlift reclining chairs. Bathing is easy with an oversized shower and walk-in tub. If you need a shower chair, please ask ahead of your stay. Energy Efficient: The house is built with Earth friendly “green features” including energy efficient windows, closed cell spray foam insulation, and geothermal heating/cooling forced air with energy efficient in-floor radiant heat. Even in the worst of weather you will have electricity with our whole house backup generator. Family Friendly: We provide two roll away cribs, a pack & play, changing table, highchair, baby utensils, plastic kid bowls and bib. Two of the bedrooms have chairs that turn into beds, perfect for a child to sleep in their parents' room. Bedrooms: Spread out into four bedrooms. The four queen beds and one king bed each have four pillows with two different levels of comfort and extra blankets. Touch lamps are at most bedsides. All nightstand lamps have USB ports. Bathrooms: The two full bathrooms and one half-bath are fully stocked with shampoo, conditioner, body wash, towels, and hair dryers. Kitchen: The kitchen has everything you need to prepare your food, plus a closet full of extras like a blender for smoothies, George Foreman grill, waffle maker, Instant Pot, crock pot, and electric griddle. Dining Area: Seat 10-12 people around the table. Enjoy the coffee bar with a Keurig and complimentary K-cups. Living Room: This spacious area has two couches, four comfortable loungers, and a workstation perfect for longer stays and business trips. Kick back with the Roku and plenty of movies and books. Den: This smaller area is stocked with several games, houses a desk with a printer, and offers comfortable seating. Laundry: Take advantage of the washer and detergent, dryer, iron and ironing board. 3-Season Porch: This 12x3’ room is private/unshared and comfortably furnished. Fenced Back Yard: Enjoy a walking/jogging track and the lush lawn, perfect for a game of Corn Hole. A true home away from home! Please park up to 4 cars in front of the house on the parking pad. Extra cars may park on the right side of the silo. Garages and the pole barn are not included. The main entrance and inner entrance both use a smart lock with code. We do require our guests to crate your dog when you have left the house. We have (2) 3x4 crates for your use. Your friendly yet non-intrusive hosts live on the 2nd and 3rd floors. We probably won't see you unless you are coming or going. We have self-check in and usually don't hear or see our guests unless they are coming or going. We give them a friendly hello and a wave, but our goal is to give our guests space and privacy, so they feel comfortable knowing their vacation time is their own. Our property is located amongst many fields, we have only 2 neighbors close by. 1.6 Miles Tanger Outlet Mall 1.8 Miles Kent Trails: in Byron Center next to Little Caesars. 4.3 Miles Metro/U of M near M-6 6.4 Miles Rivertown Crossings Mall 7.7 Miles Celebration Cinema GR South 11 Miles Gerald R Ford Airport 12 Miles Downtown Medical Mile (all main hospitals) 12 Miles John Ball Zoo 12 Miles Van Andel Arena 12 Miles Gun Lake Casino 16 Miles Gun Lake/Yankee Springs 14 Miles Fredrick Meijer Gardens 22 Miles Boulder Ridge Wild Animal Park 21 Miles Holland 26 Miles Holland State Park/ Lake Michigan The Barn House may look small from the front but is very large at over 8,400 sq ft. The bottom level is almost 3,500sq ft. If you need less space, we offer a two-bedroom option of about 3,000 sq ft, fully equipped with everything you need (think apartment or condo size). The four-bedroom 5 bed and two-bedroom 2 bed options are never rented out at the same time to provide our guests with privacy, exactly what they need, with two pricing options. We also do not rent out the 2nd and 3rd floors as we live onsite but Because we have self-check and coded locks, we rarely see or hear our guests unless they need to contact us.