Ann Arbor Guest House is located in the heart of Ann Arbor's Historic Kerrytown District. This exclusive and private residence is on the second floor of a approximately 170 year old home surrounded by antique perennials. We are across from Kerrytown Shops and Market and the famed Kerrytown Farmer's Market (open Wednesdays & Saturdays in season). The area is vibrant with life and activity. With the Kerrytown Concert House next door, classical and jazz music often escapes their confines and fills the Guest House! We renovated this Guesthouse in February 2018 after being open since 2003. At that time we upgraded new paint, new carpet, new bed, new draperies and window coverings, new kitchen appliances and more! The charm of this house keeps regulars, such as parents of kids at U of M or those coming for football weekends coming back. It becomes their home away from home. We have housed many professors for short and extended stays or couples come to escape their work-a-day world in search of a little peace and quiet from the kids and a night on the town. We lovingly call this our "Love Nest"!
Property manager
Nina Howard
Premier Host
Languages
English
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Amenities
Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
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Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Dogs must be pre-approved. Fee of $35 + $10 daily
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Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
You can smoke on the patio outside the front door.
If you smoke, please step away from the house as guests often complain that the smoke drifts into open windows.
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
Note from host: The Guesthouse is too small for crowds!
Long-term renters welcome
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 and a deadlock
Property Registration Number STR24-5190
We should mention
A car is not required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Ann Arbor
Located in Ann Arbor, this holiday home is in the city centre. Kempf House Museum and Law Quadrangle 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. Ann Arbor Hands On Museum and Exhibit Museum of Natural History at the University Of Michigan are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including ice skating, golfing and birdwatching.
Ann Arbor, MI
What's nearby
Ann Arbor Hands On Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
University of Michigan - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
U of M Hospital - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
University of Michigan Museum of Art - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
Michigan Stadium - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
Getting around
Ann Arbor Station - 8 min walk
Ann Arbor, MI (ARB-Ann Arbor Municipal) - 15 min drive
Restaurants
Zingerman's Delicatessen - 3 min walk
Frita Batidos - 7 min walk
Grizzly Peak Brewing Company - 7 min walk
Blue Tractor BBQ & Brewery - 5 min walk
Ahmo's Gyros & Deli - 6 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is KT2 Downtown Ann Arbor/Kerrytown Love Nest pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.
What time is check-in at KT2 Downtown Ann Arbor/Kerrytown Love Nest?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at KT2 Downtown Ann Arbor/Kerrytown Love Nest?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is KT2 Downtown Ann Arbor/Kerrytown Love Nest located?
Located in Kerrytown, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Ann Arbor Hands On Museum and University of Michigan. Ann Arbor Art Center and Kempf House Museum are also within 10 minutes. Ann Arbor Station is 8 minutes by foot.
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
This was a great place to stay! Fantastic location by a lot of shopping and really walking distance to other places on Main St too! We plan on going back in the summer and hope that we can stay here again!
Perfect stay in very central Ann arbor. We immediately felt right at home, the apartment is so clean and comfortable! One of us used the queen sofa bed and found it and the linens very comfortable. Location is amazing - We walked practically everywhere. If we return to Ann arbor we would love to stay again!
The accomadation was very clean and cozy. Very comvenient to Kerrytown and downtown Ann Arbor. Much quieter than anticipated being in city center. Plenty of room for the two of us. Great location for visiting family and friends over the holidays.
Don C.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Michael
21 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Had a wonderful stay. Great space and great location, Nina was also very communicative and helpful. Thank you!
Great location for anything downtown and in Kerrytown—with a parking spot! Overall, this charming spot worked nicely for my Ann Arbor-born and raised husband and I plus my mom to stay while we visited family for Thanksgiving. We wish the beds were a bit softer, especially the futon, but we managed just fine.
When in Ann Arbor make sure to visit the Kerrytown Farmers Market, the Michigan Theater, and Knights for a meal and stiff drink.
The Love Nest was clean and cozy. The bed was so comfortable! It was right across the street from Kerrytown shops. We walked everywhere. It was a great weekend!
Kendra B.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Matthew
2 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
This was a great spot. Everything worked perfectly - especially the air conditioning! The price was pretty good for AA and its across from Kerrytown market.
The location was great. An easy walk to most places and nice to have Kerrytown market next door. It's an older building so there a quirks, but it was a perfect place to relax on my business trip. Very clean and had everything I needed.
We were in and out for Parent's Weekend and this spot was walkable to all the places we needed to be.
Instructions were clear and responses from the host (check in and out) were responded to quickly. Bonus - the year-round farmer's market is located just across the street - it was wonderful to wander through Sat morning!
Nina was extremely responsive and helpful when I was planning the NYE trip, which required me to bring my small dog. The place was quaint and in a great location downtown.
Julie M.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
10/10 Excellent
Luciana
20 Feb 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
I really enjoy my stay at this place. Best location in town right across the street from the Kerrytown shops and market.
The house is well maintained and comfortable. I will definitely stay there again
This is hands down the best stay we've had in Ann Arbor. Right across from Kerrytown and incredibly cozy, we woke each morning and walked to Zingermans to get phenomenal prosciutto pastries and coffee. A perfect getaway.
It’s a cute apartment right in the heart of Kerrytown. Comes with a secure parking place and you can easily walk the city and campus. This was our 2nd stay here and I’m sure we’ll be back.
Everything was great! Location was perfect, the apartment was lovely, the furnishings comfortable, it was quiet, and the artwork on the walls is so cool!
Susan S.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
About the host
Hosted by Nina Howard
I call North Carolina mountains my home, where my art studio (and garden) is located, but travel back and forth to Ann Arbor, enjoying my time in one of my Ann Arbor Guest Houses. I enjoy the diversity of my life from city to country and mountains. I love my life!
Why they chose this property
I rented this property in 1995 on the first floor and began working out of my home offering massage and facelift massage. I also painted abstract art in the front room of the first floor. As time went on, this building turned into a Spa and I took over the second floor. Now, three decades later, this building has re-invented itself and houses an apartment upstairs as well as a 2 bedroom unit downstairs called, "The Tranquil Farmhouse". This property has been a gift to me and allowed me to re-invent my businesses over and over again!
What makes this property unique
Unique benefits in Kerrytown - the list is long: Kerrytown Concert House next door (I've listened to Wynton Marsalis LIVE while lounging in bed sipping champagne); The Farmer's Market across the street; Kerrytown Shops and great food, shopping and cappucinos; Zingerman's a block away.
Languages:
English
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests