Summary:
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The Space:
Meet Your Home Away from Home
Welcome to our cozy, newly updated one-bedroom duplex unit on Ann Arbor’s West Side—just 7 minutes from Central Campus, downtown, and Michigan Stadium! Our home features a comfortable living room, a fully equipped kitchen with new appliances, an in-unit washer and dryer, a work-from-home station, and a newly renovated bathroom with custom tile and a bathtub. Located in a quiet, safe neighborhood with plenty of off-street parking, it’s the perfect spot to relax and recharge with cozy decor and a peaceful vibe, whether you're visiting solo or with a small group. Relax and enjoy the outdoors in our 2-person hot tub, cook for everyone on the propane grill, and enjoy on the outdoor patio with a 4-person dining set, outdoor TV and string lights!
Enjoy high-speed Wi-Fi, AmazonFire smart TVs (one in the bedroom, one in the living room), French Roast coffee pods + Keurig, a Nespresso machine + Nespresso pods, memory foam beds, fresh linens, in-suite washer/dryer, Solimo bath products, and a fully-equipped kitchen. Message us if there’s anything we can help with!
Layout
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Our home is a side-by-side duplex, and this unit has its own private entrance at the rear of the property, away from the street. Inside, you’ll find everything on one level—one bedroom, one bathroom, a fully equipped kitchen, and a cozy living room—all conveniently located on the ground floor.
Arrive with Ease
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Enjoy a seamless check-in experience with keyless digital access. Check-in anytime that fits your schedule, after 4:00 pm. If you’d like an early check-in, shoot us a message the day before your stay. If no other guest is checking out, you’re welcomed to check-in anytime!
Rest in Comfort
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Sink into a soft, plush memory foam mattress and rest under hypoallergenic down alternative microfiber comforter, crisp clean linens, and extra blankets for the winter in our bedroom. Stay rested with blackout drapes as well.
Sleeping Arrangements
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In addition to the queen bed, our space features a queen size pullout couch and a queen-sized air mattress! Plenty of extra linens and pillows are available to ensure groups of any size have a comfortable, restful stay.
Highlights
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- In-suite laundry
- Fully-equipped kitchen
- 2-person hot tub
- Central air conditioning
- Work-From-Home friendly
- Inspired, tasteful interior design
- 1,000 MBPS WiFi (Ethernet not accessible)
- Amazon Fire TV to connect to Netflix & your other favorite apps
Expectations
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99% of guests are visiting family, friends, on a work trip, or just exploring town. For anyone who intends to have a party, disturb the neighborhood, or in any other way violate our house rules, we want to make clear that:
We have a zero-tolerance policy for this. We have noise sensors that alert us if decibel levels pass a certain threshold, and we have unfortunately had to ask guests to leave for violating this rule. Being a good neighbor of the city and the block we are on is very important to us.
We have sensors to detect indoor smoking (nicotine and marijuana) and have an automatic $750 fine for violations, and have also had to ask guests to leave early for violating this rule.
Parking
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Our driveway fits up to two cars in tandem. Please park in the driveway at the rear of the driveway. There is also plenty of street parking available as well directly outside our house!
Entry
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The unit is fully accessible via a YALE smart lock at the duplex front door and on the unit door. To enter each one, enter the code we provide in your reservation check-in instructions, and press the CHECK to unlock.
When leaving, enter that same code followed by the CHECK mark and the deadbolt will close. The locks will also auto-lock after one minute if you forget to lock.
Our Availability
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We are available whenever you need! Please feel free to reach out via the app or website you booked on with any specific questions. For any health emergencies, please dial 911. If a system malfunctions (i.e., hot water not functioning or a light has gone out), please send us a message on the app or website you booked on and we will be sure to address it in as short a time as possible (we usually respond within a few minutes). We also have handymen, electricians, plumbers, and landscapers with whom we work, so for any extenuating circumstances, we will happily bring them out to solve your issues post haste!
Extra Sleeping Arrangements
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Pullout Couch: Underneath the horizontal seat you will find two fabric handles. Pull them out from under the couch and raise up the extra mattress section from underneath the couch. Remove the couch pillows to make space for two!
Air Mattress: Stored in one of our closets, you will find a queen-size air mattress for additional sleeping space. Designed for camping, it’s extra-sturdy and provides a wonderful sleeping space for two. To inflate, please plug in the pump and wait for it to charge. Once the light on it is solid (not blinking), unplug the pump, insert the end into the air mattress, and flip the switch to inflate. You’ll find extra linens and towels in the pullout couch storage compartment as well.
Extra Linens: Underneath the chaise section of the couch you will find four bath towels and four hand towels, two pillows, a comforter, and two sets of sheets and two pillowcases.
Message us to schedule a quick call if you have any issues!
House Rules
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We love hosting folks, so we want to be as respectful as possible to our wonderful neighbors. Since we’re in a quiet neighborhood, we do ask that you follow a few easy rules:
- No parties & no overnight guests without prior approval. If you’re looking to host a small gathering, that’s probably ok but please let us know.
- Respectful, quiet volume, particularly after 9 pm.
- Please leave your shoes at the door.
- No pets please, as many of the guests we host have allergies.
- No smoking - also, don't discard your cigarettes in house trash cans. They get stinky.
- If you break or damage something, please let us know and arrange for its replacement or repair.
- Do not leave any food out that will attract uninvited pests. Our home is pest-free and we intend to keep it that way with your help.
Our Neighborhood
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Centrally located, you can find everything you need within a one-mile radius, including downtown Ann Arbor and its shops and restaurants, University of Michigan’s Central Campus, and the famous Zingerman’s Deli!
Or, if you’re looking to stretch your legs and bond with the great outdoors, check out the beautiful Eberwhite Woods are just across the road.
Our Recommendations
GROCERY & PRODUCE MARKETS
- Whole Foods Market (990 Eisenhower Pkwy.)
- Plum Market (375 N Maple Rd.)
- Argus Farm Market (325 W Liberty St.)
- Zingerman’s Deli (422 Detroit St.)
COFFEE & TEA
- Argus Farm Market (325 W Liberty St.)
- RoosRoast (117 E Liberty St. or 1155 Rosewood St.)
- Mighty Good (3010 Washtenaw Ave.)
- Drip House Coffee (1336 S Main St.)
BREAKFAST & BRUNCH
- Jefferson Market (609 W Jefferson St.)
- Zingerman’s Deli (422 Detroit St.)
- Angelo’s (1100 Catherine St.)
- Sava’s (216 S State St.)
- Cafe Zola (112 W Washington St. or 3030 Washtenaw Ave.)
BREWERIES & DINING
- HOMES Brewery (2321 Jackson Ave.)
- Wolverine State Brewing Co. (2019 W Stadium Blvd.)
- Frita Batido’s (117 W Washington St.)
- Aventura (216 E Washington St.)
- Blue Tractor (207 E Washington St.)
- Jolly Pumpkin (311 S Main St.)
Getting Around
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There are two bus routes that take you from the property to downtown Ann Arbor via W Huron Street and W Liberty Street, respectively.
For the W Huron Street route, turn left out of the house onto Montgomery and walk up to Washington Street. Take a right onto W Washington, then a left onto Crest, and then a short left to the bus stop on W Huron. Take the number 4 or 5 buses to town!
For the W Liberty Street route, turn right out of the house onto Montgomery and turn left onto Bemidji Drive. Take your first right onto Crest and then a right towards the bus stop on W Liberty Street. A range of bus routes from here take you wherever you need to go!
University of Michigan20 min. gang - 1.7 km
Michigan Stadium3 min. kørsel - 1.8 km
University of Michigan Museum of Art3 min. kørsel - 2.2 km