Prairie Creek Cottage Home on the Creek | House in Ionia Township

10.0 (8 Reviews) |   3 Bedrooms  1 Bathroom  6 Guests
Ionia House | Prairie Creek Cottage Home on the Creek

3 Bedroom House in Ionia, Ionia Township

Welcome to Prairie Creek Cottage. Located just outside Ionia's city limits, a peaceful and private retreat 3 minutes from downtown. Enjoy the best of both worlds—quick access to Ionia's attractions, but wake up to the sounds of the creek. A fully stocked 3-bedroom house with WiFi, a new walk-in shower, and 1st-floor master bedroom. Two sitting areas and a large dining table. The highlight is the back deck overlooking the creek below. The perfect setting for your next escape or Ionia visit. 🛋️ Welcome to Prairie Creek Cottage — Layout Overview for Your Stay Our cozy creekside cottage offers a spacious and comfortable layout designed to help you relax and feel right at home. There’s a large, private driveway for your vehicle(s) when you arrive. You’ll use a code for the front door and there’s a side door available as well. 🏡 Main Floor: Master Bedroom: Features a comfortable, queen bed and easy access—no stairs required, except the few to enter the home. Full Bathroom: Recently updated with a new walk-in shower for added comfort. Two Living Areas: Front sitting room perfect for morning coffee or reading. This room has a TV. Back living room with sliding glass doors leading to the deck and peaceful creek views. This room has a TV. Dining Room: A large table great for meals, board games, or working remotely. Kitchen: Fully stocked with cooking essentials, cookware, and small appliances to make you feel at home. 🛏️ Upstairs: Two Bedrooms: Each with unique charm—perfect for kids, friends, or additional guests. Full size beds. 🌳 Outdoor Space: Back Deck: Overlooks Prairie Creek—your personal nature escape. Relax with coffee, enjoy the sounds of the water, or watch for wildlife. There’s a large back yard, and it’s very private. Whether you're staying for a weekend or a week, the layout of Prairie Creek Cottage makes it easy to spread out, reconnect, and enjoy the peaceful surroundings just minutes from downtown Ionia. 🛋️ Guest Access Guests have full access to the entire home, including all three bedrooms, both living areas, the fully stocked kitchen, dining room, bathroom, and the back deck overlooking the creek. 🚫 Please Note: The basement area is not included in the rental and will remain locked during your stay. It is used for owner storage and is not part of the guest-accessible space. We want you to feel completely at home and enjoy the peaceful privacy Prairie Creek Cottage has to offer! Communication We’re here to make sure your stay is as smooth and enjoyable as possible! You can reach us anytime through the Airbnb app for quick responses to any questions or concerns. You’ll also find our personal cell phone number posted throughout the home if you'd prefer to call or text directly. Please don’t hesitate to reach out—we’re always happy to help! Other Details to Note First and foremost, we want your stay at Prairie Creek Cottage to be a wonderful experience and a lasting memory. Whether you're here for a quiet retreat, family visit, wedding or to explore the area, our goal is to make you feel welcome and at home. Prairie Creek Cottage has been in our family for over 50 years, and we’re incredibly proud of the thoughtful updates we’ve made to create a welcoming space for guests. We take great care in maintaining the home and are equally mindful of the quiet, friendly neighborhood it’s part of. To ensure a great experience for everyone, we kindly ask that guests respect the house rules—this includes: - honoring the number of guests listed in the reservation, -as well as our no smoking, no vaping, -no pets -and no events or gatherings policy. At this time, when more than 2 guests stay, there is a $25 charge/person shown by AirBnB’s total charges in advance. Guest totals must be known and paid in advance. If something changes, please notify us prior to your arrival. Max guests are 6. This is a beautiful home that has been well cared for and updated, but it is also on a sewer and well system. This is not a venue or event space for gatherings. Any unregistered guests will result in immediate removal from our home and forfeiture of your payment. A fee of $75/guest will be added to the reservation amount as well. If you have any questions about your stay, please don’t hesitate to reach out before arrival—we’re happy to help and do our very best to accommodate you. While Prairie Creek Cottage is not a venue and does not permit events or gatherings, we understand that some guests may be in the area for special occasions. If you're planning a stay in Ionia and have questions about logistics, local recommendations, or how the home may support your plans, please don’t hesitate to reach out before booking. We're happy to answer questions in advance to help ensure a smooth and enjoyable stay within the guidelines of the property. We own a rental company and have planned events, and we may be able to assist you - even possibly at the property depending on your potential plans. Unauthorized events, gatherings, or commercial use of the property will result in immediate removal from the property, forfeiture of the rental payment, and additional fees of $500 or more, depending on the scope of the violation and any damages incurred. Primary guest must be 25 or older.

Prairie Creek Cottage Home on the Creek is located in Ionia. Prairie Creek Cottage Home on the Creek provides accommodation, featuring Guest Services, Entertainment, Internet, among other amenities. This House features Guest Services, Entertainment, Internet, to make your stay a comfortable one.

Prairie Creek Cottage Home on the Creek has 3 Bedrooms , 1 Bathroom, and max occupancy of 6 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have rated it 2, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated House because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this House, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. House has a friendly neighborhood, and the Ionia has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the House in Ionia, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.

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Amenities

Air Conditioner
Parking
TV
Balcony/Terrace
Security/Safety
Sports/Activities
Wellness Facilities
Fireplace/Heating
Guest Services
Entertainment
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Facility Overview

Air Conditioner
  • Heating
  • Air conditioning
Bathrooms
  • Shampoo
  • Hair dryer
  • 1 bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Shower
  • Soap
Bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Dining table
  • Dining room
  • Living room
Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Stovetop
  • Paper towels
Laundry
  • Near laundromat
Parking
  • Onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
Pet Friendly
  • No pets allowed
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • 1 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoke-free property
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • No elevators
  • 3 stairs to reach property
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
Activities
  • Fishing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Basketball nearby
Entertainment
  • Smart TV
  • Games
General
  • Property does not allow children
  • Water-efficient showers only
  • Unit size: 1100 sq ft (102 sq m)
  • Water-efficient toilets only
  • English
  • Near a hospital
  • Desk chair
  • Desk
Guest Services
  • Iron/ironing board
Internet
  • Free WiFi
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Balcony
Security/Safety
  • Deadbolt lock
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 pm contactless check-in available minimum check-in age: 24
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 am contactless check-out available
Child Policy
This property does not allow children.
Event Policy
No events allowed
Pet Policy
Pets not allowed
Smoking Policy
Smoking is not permitted

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 host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed this property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room 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

Reviews

Avalon B.
Sep 5, 2025 11:50:24 PM
Review Score:   10
Summary: We loved everything about this home! It is clean, comfortable, peaceful and beautifully appointed!It was a week of transition for our grandkids...back to school and moving to a new home. We are so thankful they could relax and find some comfort at Prairie Creek Cottage!
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