South Holiday Hills No 7

...so you're looking at a subdivision that's genuinely car-dependent—errands and dining aren't exactly a stroll away—but you do get decent nature access and five parks within a mile, which counts for something when you're tired of driving everywhere. Mike Herman Memorial Field sits right there adjacent to the neighborhood, and Grand Haven beach is a quick nine minutes down the road, so at least your weekend options don't require a full tank. The Medical Mile and downtown Grand Rapids are both under an hour's drive, which is fine if you're commuting regularly, though the airport stretches closer to an hour from here. It's the kind of place where you'll know your way around the car pretty well, but you won't be completely isolated from what the area has to offer.