University Manor (luxury retreat near MSU Campus)

5 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 16297 sq m

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Check out the area

Williamston, MI

Michigan State University19 min drive
Wharton Center20 min drive
Spartan Stadium22 min drive
Lansing, MI (LAN-Capital Region Intl.)31 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

Master bedroom

1 King Bed

North bedroom

1 Double Bed

Side bedroom

2 Single Beds

The Blue room

2 Double Futons and 1 Double Bed

The Queen room

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Blue room ensuite

Toilet · Shower only

Master bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Mud room

Toilet

Queen ensuite

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Come and enjoy this big beautiful house in the woods, 3500 sqft on 12 wooded acres, a private and tranquil setting for the entire family to enjoy. Totally renovated in 2017. Located in Williamston township, 10 miles from Michigan State University, and 15 miles from Downtown Lansing.
Tons of wildlife for nature lovers yet close to "civilization"

THE SPACE

You won't believe your luck as you make the turn up the long graceful driveway to this gorgeous manor house. Built in 1986 with the look of an Edwardian Mansion. This house is filled with old and new furnishings, 19th century antiques combined with 21st century comfort, make the living space both quaint and luxurious. Perfect for a family gathering, reunion of friends or a business retreat.

There are unique spaces in house including an authentic turret room with an assortment of board games and cards. Off the master bedroom is an all seasons room with a comfy couch, great for reading or just relaxing.

The lower level is a walkout rec-room with an air hockey table.

This residence is professionally serviced with no personal items of the owners to get in your way, yet well appointed and fully fitted to make your stay comfortable and cozy. Your home away from home.

There are 8 beds: 1 king, 1 queen, 2 standard double beds, 2 standard futon beds, and 2 twin beds. In addition I have 4 twin air mattresses that are available upon request.

GUEST ACCESS

The entire house is yours to use as you wish. There are 2 storage closets and 2 utility closets in the house which are locked at all times.

GUEST INTERACTION

I have a property manager that will assist you with any questions or problems that may arise. She will meet you at check-in and check-out.

OTHER THINGS TO NOTE

/!\ THE CELL PHONE SIGNAL IN THE AREA IS NOT GOOD, DEPENDING ON YOUR CARRIER YOU MAY EXPERIENCE ISSUES WITH CONNECTIVITY. THERE IS A LAND LINE AT THE HOUSE YOU CAN USE FOR CALLS WITHIN THE USA.

Please note that there are 8 beds and 4 twin sized air mattresses in the house. However you must let me know ahead of time that you will need the air mattresses otherwise they are in storage.
Children's books and toys are available upon request.

THE NEIGHBORHOOD

The house is located in a rural area, and because of the dense foliage neighbors are not visible in the summer and only barely noticeable in the winter. You are welcome to enjoy the 12 acres but please respect the property boundaries and do not wander on to the neighbors land. Wildlife abounds, deer, sandhill cranes, owls, hawks, wild turkeys, and a plethora of song birds. Please enjoy the view but do not disturb them. Hunting is not allowed on this property.

GETTING AROUND

There is plenty of parking. There is no public transportation in the area so a car is a must.

Property manager

Annette M Foland

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Large, bright and open-concept living room

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 35

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

This property does not have any lifts

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Williamston

Located in Williamston, this holiday home is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Harris Nature Center and 4-H Children's Garden, while Wharton Center and Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider Abrams Planetarium and FunTyme Adventure Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Williamston, MI

What's nearby

Michigan State University - 19 min drive
Wharton Center - 20 min drive
Spartan Stadium - 22 min drive
Munn Ice Arena - 23 min drive
Breslin Center - 23 min drive

Getting around

East Lansing Station - 23 min drive
Lansing, MI (LAN-Capital Region Intl.) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

McDonald's - 17 min drive
Starbucks - 16 min drive
Culver's - 16 min drive
The Watershed Tavern & Grill - 14 min drive
Panera Bread - 14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is University Manor (luxury retreat near MSU Campus) pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at University Manor (luxury retreat near MSU Campus)?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at University Manor (luxury retreat near MSU Campus)?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is University Manor (luxury retreat near MSU Campus) located?

Located in a rural location, this family-friendly holiday home is within 6 mi (10 km) of Burgdorf's Winery, Lake Lansing, and Meridian Sun Golf Course. Harris Nature Center and Nancy Moore Park are also within 9 miles (15 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Reuben P.

26 Nov 2022

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

Excellent jewel - Tudor Estate

Very, cozy, comfortable, intimate space, yet large enough for alone time. The grounds were beautiful, rooms were comfortable, property manager and local contact were all on the spot and attentive to our every need,

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Betsy R., Novi,MI

16 Oct 2022

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

Great property for reunion!!

Absolutely Beautiful property. The house is in great shape with updated kitchen and bathrooms. We had everything we needed and it is very well stocked with essentials like towels and kitchen equipment. One recommendation for the owner is to get a keurig. The coffee machine worked but it was a bit cumbersome to use and slow. Highly recommend and our group gives it 5 stars!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Adrianne P.

12 Sept 2022

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

Just what we needed!

We needed a large house near campus to accommodate a group of friends and their families, and this worked out perfectly! We had plenty of space, the house was clean, comfortable and nicely decorated, just how it looked in the pictures. We will definitely book with them again!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julie P.

1 Sept 2022

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

Great location and wonderful property.

We were there for a golf outing for 12. The house was absolutely perfect. We kept finding more space than we were expecting!!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Kim L.

20 June 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Room for all

We had a pleasant time at the property and really enjoyed the beautiful scenery and quiet area. There is plenty of space indoors and out for a large family or group of friends and plenty of sleeping options. The nephews enjoyed the air hockey table. The kitchen looks recently remodeled but most other spaces are not. We had only minor inconveniences that we could easily work around but not a 5-star property as it is in need of some care and updating. Upon calling to check in we were notified the deck was going to be repaired soon and it definitely needs it. It seemed generally safe but my dad did notice some loose railing (likewise in one indoor staircase). There were only a handful of clothes hangars in the entire house and I would expect more in a "luxury" property. There were towels missing in some bathrooms so we had to hunt them down from other rooms. Also, many of the pots and pans could use a real scrub as the stainless steel is nearly black on some. The kitchen is well supplied with everything needed but we did have trouble with one stove burner not lighting. The entry way and deck could have used a good sweeping. The BBQ grill is charcoal so come prepared if you want to grill out and all the outdoor furniture you will need to move yourself from the garage to the deck. There was a large downstairs window which had obviously been broken and repaired yet the glass was still in a pile on the ground. Be prepared to schlep the large trash container to the road (and it's a long driveway). Again, a nice stay and all things we were easily able to work around but I wouldn't consider it "luxury" aside from the generous size and nice grounds.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022