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Eco-friendly riverfront home. Close to Ann Arbor and on the Huron River!

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Riverside terrace on the Huron - accessible with stairs
Huron River - View from the Backyard!
Front of the hosue - just down from the Dexter Cider Mill
Main level floor plan with full bathroom, three bedrooms and screened-in porch
Living room with stone fireplace

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Dexter, MI
  • The Encore Theatre
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • University of Michigan
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Michigan Stadium
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Detroit, MI (DTW-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County)
    ‪46 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Office 1

2 Single Bunk Beds

2 bathrooms

Main floor bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Second bathroom in basement

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

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

About this property

Eco-friendly riverfront home. Close to Ann Arbor and on the Huron River!

Riverfront home! Eco-friendly! Beautiful 3 bedroom solar-powered home with large common areas, great for gatherings! Walking distance (1/2 mile) to local restaurants, shops, brew pubs and a historic cider mill (seasonal). Cycle, run or hike local parks on the "Border to Border Trail." Canoe, kayak, SUP or tube the Huron River Water Trail. Paddle from a local park right to your backyard! 9 miles to downtown Ann Arbor and the University of Michigan.

Property manager

Lisa Neal
Premier Host

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
Inquire about pets
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Return the keys
Please leave the keys on the kitchen prep table and leave the side door unlocked.
Please strip the beds and place any used sheets and pillow cases in the laundry baskets located in each of the bedroom closets.
Please put any trash in the green bin located outside on the back of the house. The yellow bin is for recycling.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Dexter

Located in Dexter, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Kempf House Museum and Law Quadrangle are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Hudson Mills Metropark and Pinckney State Recreation Area. Travelling with kids? Consider Bel-Mark Lanes, or check out an event or a game at Crisler Arena. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Dexter, MI

What's nearby

  • The Encore Theatre - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Briarwood Mall - 16 min drive - 22.7 km
  • University of Michigan - 17 min drive - 20.3 km
  • Michigan Stadium - 17 min drive - 20.6 km
  • U of M Hospital - 17 min drive - 22.4 km

Getting around

  • Ann Arbor Station - 16 min drive
  • Ann Arbor, MI (ARB-Ann Arbor Municipal) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Arby's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Eco-friendly riverfront home. Close to Ann Arbor and on the Huron River! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Eco-friendly riverfront home. Close to Ann Arbor and on the Huron River!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Eco-friendly riverfront home. Close to Ann Arbor and on the Huron River!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Eco-friendly riverfront home. Close to Ann Arbor and on the Huron River! located?

This family-friendly Dexter holiday home is located on the waterfront, steps away from Huron River, Hudson Mills Metropark and Dexter-Huron. The Encore Theatre and Dexter Health Center are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 63 out of 64 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 64 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 64 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 64 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 64 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Karl T.

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

Clean & cozy

My family and I had a wonderful stay. The home is well kept. I don’t visit the area often, though I wouldn’t hesitate to stay again. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark E.

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

Loved it!

Wonderful stay! Very clean, quiet, great location right on the river. We had difficulty with the Wi-Fi and owners responded immediately and helped fix the issue. We would definitely return!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jordan S.

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

Lovely place for our family of 3 to stay and our cousins to visit to play!

We were in town for a wedding, and this home was perfect for us, our 3-year-old, and my parents to make home for 3 days. There was also a lovely patio by the river and ample space for our son and his cousins to run around during the day. And communication couldn’t have been easier. Truly a great experience all around.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

K W.

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

Great stay!

It had everything we needed and more. Great stay! Beautiful house and area.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Todd T.

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

Pleasant place to stay

This is my family's favorite place to stay when we are visiting Dexter. The screen porch is a great place to relax, and it is an easy walk to downtown.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan D.

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

Thanksgiving Stay

The house was very welcoming and perfect for gathering with our family in Michigan. Lots of little extras and things provided to make the stay more comfortable. Loved the view from the kitchen overlooking the river.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt B.

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

Weekend Trip

Came with friends and family to attend UM Football game. The house was very comfortable, many fun things to do nearby. Would definitely come again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bari L.

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

Location can’t be beat

We’ve stayed at Lisa and Doug’s place many times over the last few years. Never been disappointed with our stay. Access to Ann Arbor, great B2B TraiI within walking distance and decent restaurants. I thought we walked all the local trails from the house, yet we discovered another trail near the house that rewarded us with lots of deer. Our morning walks with coffee are part of the benefits of staying here. And yes, the house is as portrayed, patio on The Huron and super nice host. What not to love!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca K.

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

Wonderful Return Visit

Second time stsying at this house. Absolutely wonderful. Homey. Comfortable. Well appointed kitchen and bathroom. Also an inspiring learning experience in terms of what eco-friendly actually entails. And being right on the river in spring was glorious. Bluebirds fliting in and out of their birdhouse. Magical.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael C.

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

60th Birthday

My wife and my daughters and myself all really enjoyed our stay in your beautiful home. Within 10 minutes of getting to the property I seen 3 deer in the woods across the river. Was very peaceful and serene and close to everything. Will be staying again. Thank you very much. Also loved the bottle of wine.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Todd T.

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

Comfortable stay near downtown Dexter

This was a very comfortable place to stay with my family within walking distance of downtown. We would definitely like to stay here again if it is available.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Todd T.

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

Second Visit

This is a wonderful place to stay while visiting Dexter.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emmy D.

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

Great location

Stayed here for a wedding at Zingermans Cornman Farm and it was super convenient location. Great view of the river. Host very accommodating and quick to respond.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bari L.

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

Our favorite place

This is our second stay, and I'm sure not our last. So happy we discovered Dexter and this property. Owners are super easy to work with and the location can't be beat. We love staying here!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chandler T., Phoenix, AZ

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

Great Getaway!

Beautiful house on the Huron River. Hosts went above above and beyond to provide all that we needed for a relaxing stay, even a bottle of wine! The house is just down the street from the Dexter Cider Mill and a easy drive to Ann Arbor. I highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

andrea s.

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

Peaceful retreat

A peaceful two-day retreat to read by the river. House is very comfortable and a short walk to downtown Dexter. Communication was easy. I would definitely return for another getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rob R.

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

USC-Michigan game

The place is perfect for a football weekend. Pizza place two doors down was great. Coffee shop less than half mile away. Crib was neat and tidy, attention to detail throughout. Mark me a satisfied customer!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jay M.

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

Visiting our son at UM

What a fabulous location. Short easy drive to Ann Arbor. Walking distance to Dexter Downtown where there are pubs and restaurants and stores. Short drive to anything you need. The house was so charming and homey. Lisa and Doug really make you feel at home with all the little things in the house. The back yard was so nice to sit by the river and lite a fire. We will definitely come back.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

MICHAEL F., Lillian, AL

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

Dexter

This was by far the best experience we have had with VRBO. Great location, wonderful property that felt like our home away from home and an outstanding host. This property will be our only choice for future visits to Michigan. Simply superb in all respects
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jon D., St Paul, MN

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

Dexter, March 2023

Well maintained, a homey cottage-like feeling. This is the fourth time we've stayed here, and we will continue staying here whenever possible!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hilary G.

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

Graduation

We found the perfect hideaway for our son’s graduation from University of Michigan. Dexter is a lovely town, and although very convenient to Ann Arbor, is far from the madness and crowds of graduation weekend! We especially loved relaxing on the terrace by the river after a busy day at the Big House!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca K.

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

The Best Week Ever

The best location ever! Right on the beautiful Huron River. Great gardens and trees. Cozy back yard with fire pit! Close to up-beat small town with unique shops and good restaurants, coffee shops, pubs, and the walking trail. PLUS the house was lovely. Beds comfy. Kitchen very well appointed and stocked with essentials. Bathrooms too..We want to come back
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve S.

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

MSU game

Stayed with two of our adult children to watch the UM-MSU game. This is the second time we have rented this house in Dexter. We used to own a condo in downtown Ann Arbor, so we were initially concerned about how much different it is in Dexter and downtown Ann Arbor. But we love Dexter. We went to the coffee shop twice, the bakery, and the pub (twice as well). We obviously came back, so it was enjoyable.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve S.

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

The Game

I came up with two of my adult children. All three of us are UM alumni. We chose Dexter instead of local Ann Arbor hotels. We had stopped at the Dexter cider mill a year earlier before a game and really liked Dexter. Unfortunately, the cider mill was closed in late November, but we enjoyed the pub, coffee shop, and bakery. Great weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas S.

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

Whats not to love!?

I am not even sure what to write I mean... everything was absolutely perfect! From the floor that squeaks a little like grandmas house to the huge kitchen and eating area. We absolutely love staying there... they pull out all the stops and have extras in the case you forget something. I can normally find at least one thing to keep a place from being perfect but its REALLY hard to find any flaws in this place. Can't wait until next time!
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2020

About the host

Hosted by Lisa Neal

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Outdoor enthusiast, equestrian, skier, kayaker, photographer, medical professional.

Why they chose this property

We LOVE living on the river and hope you'll enjoy this property too! Lovely location, VERY near town but secluded and part of nature.

What makes this property unique

Unique eco-friendly property located right on the river, steps from parks, biking, skiing, kayaking/canoeing and water-sports. Solar panels power the home, rain barrels collect water for gardening, a rain garden collects run-off water for plants and we compost/recycle as much as we can!

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