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Big Blue House Ann Arbor - 500 feet from The Big House

Holiday home with kitchen, steps from University of Michigan

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Exterior
Exterior
Exterior
Exterior
Terrace/patio

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
8 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 17274.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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  • Place, University of Michigan
  • Place, Michigan Stadium
  • Place, U of M Hospital
  • Airport, Detroit, MI (DTW-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County)

Rooms & beds

8 bedrooms (sleeps 17)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 6

1 King Bed

Bedroom 7

1 King Bed

Bedroom 8

1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 4

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Main floor 2

Toilet · Shower only

Main Floor 1 (with two separate toilets)

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Part of Main Floor 1

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Dining area

About this property

Big Blue House Ann Arbor - 500 feet from The Big House

Big Blue AA is an 8-bedroom, festive & comfortable home, perfect for your GameDay group! Gourmet kitchen, large eating space, double sectional couches with 85” TV, sleeps 17 people, (5 Kings, 3 Queens, 1 sleeper sofa). 3.5 bathrooms, a designated tailgate space and 2 parking spots! Check it out!! Prime Ann Arbor location on the corner of Main Street at Pauline 500 ft. from University of Michigan football stadium. Walk to/from the Big House, Crisler, downtown restaurants and shops, and campus bars! Graduation 2026 weekend includes full front & back yard, both driveways, no other tailgates/parties on property.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 12:00 PM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
Entertain inside the home and designated tailgate
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Tailgates on the lawn, driveway during home football games. Renters have access to 2 parking spaces and tailgate in back driveway
Please be advised that local noise ordinances are rigorously enforced by police and neighbors: before 7am, after 10pm
Tenant agrees to be responsible for any costs incurred to landlord due to tenants failure to strictly abide by Ann Arbor’s noise ordinance.

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 50
Note from host: Entertain inside the home and designated tailgate
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Ann Arbor

Old West Side, a neighbourhood in Ann Arbor, is home to this holiday home. Law Quadrangle and Kempf House Museum are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Ann Arbor Golf & Outing Club and University of Michigan Golf Course. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Michigan Stadium or Crisler Arena.
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Ann Arbor, MI

What's nearby

  • University of Michigan - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Michigan Stadium - 6 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Crisler Arena - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • U of M Hospital - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Briarwood Mall - 4 min drive - 3.5 km

Getting around

  • Ann Arbor Station - 8 min drive
  • Ann Arbor, MI (ARB-Ann Arbor Municipal) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪1923 Taco Bus - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Union Rec - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Drip House Coffee Co. - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Jagged Fork - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪The Jefferson Market - ‬15 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Big Blue House Ann Arbor - 500 feet from The Big House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Big Blue House Ann Arbor - 500 feet from The Big House?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Big Blue House Ann Arbor - 500 feet from The Big House?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Big Blue House Ann Arbor - 500 feet from The Big House located?

Located in Old West Side, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of University of Michigan and Michigan Stadium. Crisler Arena and Ann Arbor Golf & Outing Club are also within 15 minutes. Ann Arbor Station is 29 minutes by foot.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Eric F.

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

Amazing location.

Great location. Fabulous weekend in Ann Arbor. The tailgate area in the back was a surprise but ended up working out fantastic as it was attached to the kitchen family room. House held all our peeps and was so fun to all be together. Kitchen was well equipped and large enough to host. Communication and access to additional items for the tailgater were super helpful and easy. Highly recommend for a football weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia A.

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

Celebration of life

It was the perfect place to have our family together and celebrate my son. The living area had lots of room to gather and the long dining room table was a great place for us to play cards. Karen our host was amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah L.

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

Perfect Gameday Weekend Rental

A group of our 18 college friends have an annual trip to Ann Arbor for a football weekend. We have stayed at multiple different rentals in AA over the years. Karen's was by far our favorite. There was more than enough room for our group. The living room/dining room/kitchen area provided a great space for us all to hang out and spend time together. The rooms were plenty spacious. Beds were super comfortable!! Karen's communication with our group really made our stay more comfortable and easy. We had a couple of questions for her during our stay and she was always prompt in responding and assisting! We will be back. Thank you Karen!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Big House Reunion

We had a great stay at this property reconnecting with old college friends. The location to the Stadium is fantastic. Only a stones throw away. The house is very well appointed. Great industrial sized kitchen with two fridges and two freezers. Lots of prep and serving space. Huge, comfortable sitting area with a large TV for pre-game and post-game. All 9 bedrooms are comfortable and spacious. Bathrooms have plenty of towels and amenities. Karen was awesome to work with. Very responsive, flexible, and great to chat with. Would not hesitate to stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris H.

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

Amazing home and game day experience

We absolutely loved staying at Big Blue for a game day. We had a large group and everyone was very comfortable, home was extremely clean and the owners were great hosts. I’d definitely come back for a future game!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bria C.

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

Perfect Family Reunion

Everyone in our group had a comfortable accommodation all under one roof. We enjoyed sitting outside on the porch and patio--nice summer weather. The kitchen was well-appointed and the house rules are easy to follow.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Caroline A.

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

Great Party Place

This is currently the best option for a big group in Ann Arbor. The location can’t be beat and had ample parking. There were plenty of bedrooms and space. The separate kitchen area was very useful. Our host also left k cups and snacks out, which was a nice touch. There could have been more bathrooms of course but we didn’t have any issues. The only minor things to note is the kitchen is pretty well-equipped but missing some measuring cup sizes and a grater/zester. There were also quite a few condiments left over and one was moldy. This probably won’t be an issue for most groups.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dixon D.

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

Best place for a Michigan Home game

Fantastic time
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Terry M.

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

Above average in every way!

Big Blue was a perfect family gathering place and it accommodated all with 9 private bedrooms...very hard to find. No one slept on the couch! It was a relaxed atmosphere, but the care and cleanliness given to the house was exceptional. It's always great when expectations are exceeded. One major problem..... We are Buckeyes!!! We raised our flag inside! (Word of advice. Don't overpack....the house has everything you need)!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Trish B.

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

50th Birthday-Go Blue!

This place is the perfect spot for gathering with your friends and family in Ann Arbor. We had 18 guests and everyone had there own bedroom and we never felt crowded at all. The house is amazing and the kitchen was perfect for both a caterer and us to feed a crowd. Karen was quick to respond to all my questions. This was a surprise trip for my husbands 50th birthday and he and all our guests said it was the most memorable weekend ever. We all walked down for the football game and enjoyed having no traffic headaches and tailgating equipment to set up and take down. Close to downtown too so it’s quick to get to all the great spots there. Amazing house with a great location that makes for one fabulous stay in Ann Arbor!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marchell W.

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

Great house for a Michigan game!

Everything went smoothly. It’s a great house for a large group.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Samuel G.

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

Amazing Umich Football Weekend

We had a blast staying steps away from the big house. House is perfect for a big group for a game weekend. Karen was great to communicate with and very helpful with setting everything up on game-day. Very fun spot to tailgate and overall super convenient
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ann B., Eau Claire, WI

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

Great space for a group

We rented the house for a summer 30th reunion and the house was perfect for our group. We loved the space to spread out and the location near the stadium. The cooks in our group loved the large kitchen and we had some amazing group dinners. Karen was very responsive to questions and concerns. Everything was great. Looking forward to staying again!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Edith L.

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

Great for Family Reunion!

This was the perfect house for our large family! Everything in the house was clean, the bedrooms were all comfortable, and the common area - living/dining - was so large that even when we were all in the room it didn't feel crowded. The industrial oven made cooking for our crowd a breeze (as did having 2 refrigerators). Karen was a joy to work with, both before and after booking. She was very responsive and when we had a problem that was outside of her control, she still jumped through hoops to resolve it for us. If our family finds ourselves in Ann Arbor again, I would absolutely repeat our stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ellen R.

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

Big Blue AA

Very well located for UM Big House. We used for 2022 graduation and it was perfectly situated for group celebration and couldn't be easier to walk across the street for the ceremony. The home is kept up extremely well and the host is exceptionally helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Perfect for Big House!

Great stay, great property! And Karen is on top of everything! Could not have asked for anything better!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kyle G., Dallas

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

Perfect Spot for Football Game

The house was very clean and had everything we needed. Our group was made up of 15 guys, and the house provided plenty of room for us all. The location was the perfect spot for a football game. The owners were very helpful and responsive.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Meredith M., outside of Los Angeles

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

Perfect House for Football Weekend

We had a wonderful stay, house was clean, plenty of room for all, easy walk across the street to the Stadium.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Bernie L.

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

Great for big groups on game day

A great location for a group of 10+ Michigan alumni celebrating a reunion. Thanks Karen and Leif for being such accommodating hosts!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Schuyler H.

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

Loved it!

Property manager was so helpful and quick to respond, house is really nice and provides everything you could need. Loved our stay!

10/10 Excellent

michelle h.

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

Best location in Ann Arbor

My family rented this property for U Mich graduation weekend. The house was absolutely fantastic. It was well equipped with everything we needed. The 9 bedrooms had lovely bedding and everyone commented on how comfortable the beds were. The kitchen is large and well stocked. The family room is spacious with a large television and amazing seating. The porch and the patio are awesome , it made gathering after graduation so easy and the big house right across the street is priceless. Karen could not have been friendlier and went above and beyond to make sure our stay in Ann Arbor was perfect!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Thomas A.

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

Perfect Stay

The location can't be beat if you're visiting for sporting events. It is across the street from the football stadium and few blocks away from Crisler and Cliff Keen. The house was perfect for our large group; there are 9 very nice bedrooms, some with large king beds on two floors. Laundry and storage in the basement. The kitchen was huge; two refrigerators. The dining room table is just off the kitchen (with some bar chairs) and near the TV to make for a great gathering place. Karen was incredibly responsive; she had set out a number of snacks. If you're a Michigan fan with a big group, I can't imagine there being a better place in AA to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

About the host

Hosted by Karen Fry

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Why they chose this property

Close to all the football action on game day! Walk to The Big House and Chrisler. Great for graduation, reunions, family gatherings. Walk to downtown Ann Arbor.

What makes this property unique

Close to all the football action on game day! Walk to The Big House and Chrisler. Great for graduation, reunions, family gatherings. Walk to downtown Ann Arbor.

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