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Wooded Retreat 1.5 mi from downtown Ann Arbor
Holiday home with kitchen, near University of Michigan
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3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8214.6 sq m
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Explore the area
Ann Arbor, MI
- Place, Huron River11 min walk
- Place, University of Michigan3 min drive
- Place, U of M Hospital4 min drive
- Airport, Detroit, MI (DTW-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County)30 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
Master Bedroom
1 Queen Bed
Second Bedroom
1 Queen Bed
2 bathrooms
Master bathroom
Toilet · Shower only
Second bathroom
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Wooded Retreat 1.5 mi from downtown Ann Arbor
Open and spacious home is available from late December 2019 through late December 2020. Located 1.5 miles from the center of town and UM, this peaceful setting is central to the action & accesses local parks. The house is a midcentury modern ranch home. Set back from the street among trees and overlooking a nature reserve, you will feel private and peaceful. Yet, Kerrytown and the Farmer's Market are a 7-minute bus ride or 20-minute walk.
About the interior:
- Large, open living room + dining room in a huge space looking out floor-to-ceiling windows into the woods. Gas fireplace will keep you cozy. Large dining table will fit up to 12.
- Newly rennovated kitchen with room for many cooks! Top of the line appliances (dishwasher, microwave, oven, stand mixer, chest freezer, french door refridgerator) and plenty of storage in this well-stocked kitchen.
- Family room has a large sectional couch that can easily fit 8. The "TV" in our home is a 120" projection screen and Apple TV + cable.
- Master bedroom with en-suite bathroom. Queen sized bed and ample closet space.
- Second bedroom with queen bed and closet.
- Third bedroom currently has a toddler bed, but we have a twin mattress that can easily be set up.
- The office is a newly-built addition with picture windows into the woods, can also be used as a 4th bedroom.
About the exterior:
- Outdoor spaces include expansive front and back patios. Lots of seating, firepit, herb and vegetable gardens, and a playhouse.
- The property has private access to a network of trails through parks close to the Huron River.
Tech:
- Smart locks for remote entry including garage
- Nest smart thermostat
- Nest protect smoke detectors
- Speakers in almost every room, including outdoors
About the interior:
- Large, open living room + dining room in a huge space looking out floor-to-ceiling windows into the woods. Gas fireplace will keep you cozy. Large dining table will fit up to 12.
- Newly rennovated kitchen with room for many cooks! Top of the line appliances (dishwasher, microwave, oven, stand mixer, chest freezer, french door refridgerator) and plenty of storage in this well-stocked kitchen.
- Family room has a large sectional couch that can easily fit 8. The "TV" in our home is a 120" projection screen and Apple TV + cable.
- Master bedroom with en-suite bathroom. Queen sized bed and ample closet space.
- Second bedroom with queen bed and closet.
- Third bedroom currently has a toddler bed, but we have a twin mattress that can easily be set up.
- The office is a newly-built addition with picture windows into the woods, can also be used as a 4th bedroom.
About the exterior:
- Outdoor spaces include expansive front and back patios. Lots of seating, firepit, herb and vegetable gardens, and a playhouse.
- The property has private access to a network of trails through parks close to the Huron River.
Tech:
- Smart locks for remote entry including garage
- Nest smart thermostat
- Nest protect smoke detectors
- Speakers in almost every room, including outdoors
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Adults only
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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 and a deadlock
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A car is recommended for transport to and from this property
About the area
Ann Arbor
Water Hill, a neighbourhood in Ann Arbor, is home to this holiday home. Ann Arbor Hands On Museum and Ann Arbor Art Center are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Nichols Arboretum and Exhibit Museum of Natural History at the University Of Michigan. Leslie Science & Nature Center and Yost Ice Arena are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and water tubing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking.
Ann Arbor, MI
What's nearby
- Huron River - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
- Ann Arbor Hands On Museum - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
- University of Michigan - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
- Power Center for the Performing Arts - 3 min drive - 3.2 km
- U of M Hospital - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Lowertown Bar & Cafe - 4 min drive
- Gandy Dancer - 3 min drive
- Chapala - 3 min drive
- People’s Food Co-op Natural Foods Market & Deli - 3 min drive
- Casey's Tavern - 3 min drive
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Josh Pasek
I'm a young professor studying political communication at the University of Michigan. I spend my life trying to figure out stuff like how people make political decisions. As a traveler, I love exploring interesting areas, learning about history, and finding great local food. My wife and I have two children ages 4 and 2.
Why they chose this property
We love our house, but also love letting others enjoy staying here when we are out out town, whether for a weekend trip or a yearlong sabbatical. The house is in Water Hill, one of Ann Arbor's hottest neighborhoods, close to downtown and yet you feel like you are in the middle of the woods because the house is set back from the street and overlooks a nature area.
What makes this property unique
The entire back wall of the house, looking into the woods, is comprised of large windows.
Languages:
English
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