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CD1 Downtown Garden Flat (Central)

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Living room looking towards kitchen and dining area
Front of the duplex. Left door goes to Main floor, front door in middle goes up
Dining
Private kitchen
The kitchen was updated in November, 2013. Everything at your fingertips!

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 693 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Ann Arbor, MI
  • University of Michigan
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • U of M Hospital
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Michigan Stadium
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Detroit, MI (DTW-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

CD1 Downtown Garden Flat (Central)

In the very heart of Downtown Ann Arbor, you will be only steps away from countless conveniences, shopping, and the best dining Ann Arbor has to offer. Attending a University of Michigan Football game? Walk there. Going out to a nice dinner or cocktails? Walk there. Visiting a student at U of M? You guessed it... walk! Everything is right outside your door. All the comforts of home can be found in this first floor duplex apartment. Full kitchen, living room, three bedrooms, and a full bathroom, Park your car and stay awhile!

Property manager

Nina Howard
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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8.6 out of 10, (293 reviews)
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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
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Place used towels in the bathtub and leave bedding on the beds
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 and a deadlock
Property Registration Number STR24-5408

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Ann Arbor

Located in Downtown, a neighbourhood in Ann Arbor, this holiday home is near theme parks. Kempf House Museum and Ann Arbor Hands On Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Exhibit Museum of Natural History at the University Of Michigan and Yost Ice Arena. Travelling with kids? Consider Nichols Arboretum, or check out an event or a game at Michigan Stadium. Practise your golf swing on a nearby course, or enjoy other activities in the great outdoors, such as mountain biking and cycling in the area.
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Ann Arbor, MI

What's nearby

  • Ann Arbor Hands On Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • University of Michigan - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • University of Michigan Museum of Art - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • U of M Hospital - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Michigan Stadium - 3 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

  • Ann Arbor Station - 12 min walk
  • Ann Arbor, MI (ARB-Ann Arbor Municipal) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Avalon Cafe and Kitchen Ann Arbor - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Stray Hen Cafe - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Ruth's Chris Steak House - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Mani Osteria & Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Jolly Pumpkin Café & Brewery - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is CD1 Downtown Garden Flat (Central) pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at CD1 Downtown Garden Flat (Central)?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at CD1 Downtown Garden Flat (Central)?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is CD1 Downtown Garden Flat (Central) located?

Located in the centre of Ann Arbor, this family-friendly holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Kempf House Museum and University of Michigan. U of M Hospital and Michigan Stadium are also within 1 mile (2 km). Ann Arbor Station is 12 minutes by foot.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 77 out of 95 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 95 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 95 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 95 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 95 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michelle C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location is ideal and the host is A. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Russel H.

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

Wonderful place to stay

We love Ann Arbor and now we have found a place we love as much. Great location, well stocked, very clean and cozy.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay D.

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

Great stay

It was a great property. Exactly as described, clean and a great location.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jaclyn B.

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

Great Location, Great Place to Stay!

It was our first time to Ann Arbor and we are so glad we booked our weekend here! The location is great- walking distance to great shops and restaurants! The place was clean when we arrived and the host is very communicative. Thank you for having us and we hope to be back sooner than later!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason F.

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

Nice stay

Stayed here with my son on a visit to University of Michigan. Location was great and house was clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom W.

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

loved it

great location, great host - loved our visit!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Liz C.

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

Great stay at a great location

Ann Harbor Guesthouse is a great place to stay! It’s so close to restaurants and campus and Ann Arbor is a fun city to be in. The host was very accommodating with our checkout which we so appreciated.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

maria f.

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

Reunion

We had an unbelievably centrally located, comfortable place to stay during our trip. We would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jake B.

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

Great location and accommodations!

Perfect little house in a perfect location to enjoy downtown Ann Arbor. Walking distance to nearly everything we wanted to do.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

derek h.

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

Location

Can’t get a better location in Ann Arbor. Walking distance to so many things. Outstanding
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ken B.

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

Visit my sophomore

Great location. Excellent accommodations
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan L.

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

Susan L

Wonderful place full of amenities & easy check in process and communication with property manager. Location is perfect-walkable to all downtown areas. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Graham D.

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

Well situated

We enjoyed the house. Kitchen is surprisingly well appointed. Easy walk to everything downtown.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn P.

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

Convenient campus visit

Easy parking and walking distance to everything we wanted. Decorated with paintings from the owner.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bridget R.

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

Concert night in AA

We booked a one night turnaround for a concert at The Ark-perfect walking distance location, great vibe, well maintained property. Would totally book again!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy R.

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

Fantastic place and location!

Nina was so easy to communicate with and the whole process so easy. The home was clean and well stocked and put together well. We had 4 people but you could easily have 6.Just perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen M.

Great!

Perfect for our trip back to Ann Arbor for the game this past weekend. It was a cozy and clean apartment which easily accommodated our party of 7 adults. Can't beat the location either!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline B.

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

Unbeatable location!

We had a great weekend away at this property. You truly can’t beat the location! Highly recommend for alumni coming back to visit or anyone that wants to explore Michigan’s campus and downtown Ann Arbor. Easily walkable to restaurants, coffee shops, Kerrytown, and whatever else you want to see in the downtown/campus area. The home was clean and well stocked. Host was very responsive via text message and the co-host was nice enough to help return a wallet that someone in our group had dropped outside. Thanks again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Daniel S.

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

Great location

This property is in a great location with all Ann Arbor amenities within walking distance. The unit was well stocked with all necessities. The only minor complaint would be that the carpets seemed in need of refreshing. Overall, great property in an ideal location.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Brian N.

Perfect Home for the Weekend.

Comfortably fit five and we were very impressed on the cleanliness and comfort of the home. The location was the best part, and literally walking distance from everything in Ann Arbor. I fell in love with the area and the house was the perfect getaway spot for the weekend. Nina did EXCELLENT in assuring that we had a great weekend. Highly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Rich G., Wilmington, Delaware

Perfect Location!

We really enjoyed our stay in Ann Arbor thanks in a large part to Nina's hospitality. The rental was clean and more spacious than I expected. Everything we needed was available and we were a short walking distance to the major points of interest in the town. My two young children (7 and 9) loved the town and the bedroom with two twin beds. I would definitely rent this place again if we were to return to Ann Arbor!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2016

10/10 Excellent

Jeni B.

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

Wonderful location!

We loved our stay! -Amazing location with many restaurants/campus nearby. -The 3-bedrooms are on the lower level of a charming home with its own kitchen/bath/off-street parking space. -If additional space is needed, know the upstairs floor/loft is also available to separately rent, with a shared porch/garden seating area. You can hear some footsteps above you though earplugs are kindly provided for you if that is a concern. -If renting in the summer, know there are two AC units, one in the queen bedroom and one in the family room that easily cooled off the other bedrooms if you keep the bedroom doors open. -Bring/Buy paper plates if you have a large group and want to avoid hand washing your dishes. -Needed Nina's help with a VRBO billing issue and she was super generous with her time and near instant communication. Will absolutely be staying here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Samantha S.

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

Great location and nice outdoor sitting space

We enjoyed how close we were to restaurants and activities. Easy to run/walk to the river from the house. We especially enjoyed sitting out in the backyard to relax during the day. Beds were comfortable, and towels were plentiful, fresh, and clean. Kitchen was spacious enough to use comfortably. The only downside - which I think is just by virtue of this being a historic home - is that it was a little musty and we needed to take allergy meds! I imagine that will be the same everywhere downtown since the homes were build 120+ years ago. We were very happy with our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne R., Harrison Township

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

Everything and need and more!

I do a lot of travelling via VRBO. This unit is very well furnished and stocked. It is neither overboard, nor missing anything you probably need. Coffee, tea, condiments, and spices are always appreciated when traveling with a family. Nina always answered questions promptly (during booking and our stay) and was always unobtrusive. The beds were comfortable. I stayed with my adult son and his children ages 1 & 4. We would definitely book this home again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

WILLIAM K., Canton

Excellent place to stay in Ann Arbor

Bellanina is a 2 bedroom flat on the back half of the ground level floor of an old home in Ann Arbor. It has 2 adequate sized bedrooms one, a queen, the other two twins. The place is immaculately kept and very close to Main St. , and three places I like very much: The Blue Nile, Crazy Wisdom, and Zingermans. I will definitely consider a return trip. Oh, bonus! A rare downtown parking space is provided! Another bonus is being near ️Babo Market. The weather was blizzard then arctic cold during my trip so we didn't get to experience as much as I usually do when I return home. All in all its a great location and really easy to use space. A hidden gem.

About the host

Hosted by Nina Howard

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I stay busy running the Guest Houses in Ann Arbor staying in all 4 Guesthouses every other month or so, or I am in my art studio painting abstract art or gardening in the summer in the Smokies. I call North Carolina mountains my home but travel back and forth to Ann Arbor, enjoying my time in one of the 4 Ann Arbor Guest Houses. What a life!

Why they chose this property

I lived in this property back in the 90's and mentioned to the landlord a few years later that it would make a great Ann Arbor Guest House. He offered it to me in the Spring of 2012 and I got busy pulling it together. It is a work in progress. I love staying here and remembering the 'good 'ol days' when I would dart in and out of my apartment enjoying the fun filled life of living right in the middle of town.

What makes this property unique

Everything is within a 5 block walk, U of M, Main Street, Kerrytown! Okay, walking to the Stadium takes a few more blocks to get there. Having a parking space in town is a big plus if you think you need a car. Teeming life on the streets on the other side of your front door.

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English

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