Summary:
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The Space:
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Meet Your Home Away from Home
This bright, newly-renovated two-bedroom upper-level duplex unit is nestled on Ypsilanti’s east side just a few blocks from Depot Town, a quick ride to EMU, and a 20-min ride to Ann Arbor! We have a beautifully-renovated kitchen with granite countertops, custom tile backsplash, a gas grill outside on our upper level porch, and a fire pit with chairs around the back of our property which is shared with the guests in the lower unit. There's parking on the premises for two cars and free street parking for more. This is the perfect spot for any gathering or getaway!
Enjoy high-speed Wi-Fi, Amazon Fire TV, French Roast coffee pods + Keurig, Memory Foam beds, fresh linens, 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 the upper level (second story) of a duplex with its own entry via an exterior stairwell located right next to the driveway. The kitchen, living room, office nook, bathroom, and both bedrooms are all located on one level. Outside but up the stairs, we also have a gas grill and on the ground level through a small gate, you'll find a small sitting area with a fire pit that is shared with the lower level unit guests (also a rental unit).
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 3:00 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 soft, plush memory foam mattresses, hypoallergenic down alternative microfiber comforter, crisp clean linens, and extra blankets for the winter in each of our bedrooms. Stay rested with blackout drapes in each bedroom.
Sleeping Arrangements
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In addition to the two (2) queen beds, our space features a queen size pullout couch and a queen size 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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- Fully-equipped kitchen
- Inspired, tasteful interior design
- Pack n' play and high chair
- 18 MBPS WiFi (Ethernet-accessible)
- Expansive, bright living and entertaining room
- Cozy, quiet entertaining backyard with fire pit & chairs
- Amazon Fire TV to connect to Netflix & your other favorite apps
- Pullout couch with extra pillows and linens stored inside the couch
- Work-From-Home friendly with a secluded desk + monitor setup and comfy chair
Please note: This house doesn’t have central AC, but stays cool during summer with portable air conditioning units and extra fans. Also, there may be guests below you in the lower level unit, so please leave shoes by the door and keep footsteps and volume to a minimum, especially after 9pm.
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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We share our driveway with the downstairs neighbor. Please park on the right-hand side of the driveway. We have installed signage for Apartment 2 (this unit) parking. Our side of the driveway fits up to two cars in tandem.
Please note there’s no street parking on our street. If you need more parking space, there is extra free street parking available on the southbound side of a nearby street west of and perpendicular to our street, which is only a few steps away!
Entry
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The unit is fully accessible via a YALE smart lock on the front door. To enter, type the code we provide in your reservation check-in instructions, and press the CHECK to unlock.
When leaving, type 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!
Extra Linens: Underneath the chaise section of the couch you will find four bath towels and four hand towels, four pillows, a comforter, and extra sets of sheets and pillowcases for the couch and air mattress.
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 will find lots within a short ride or walk, including Depot Town and its shops and restaurants, Eastern Michigan University, and beautiful Riverside Park! The closest grocery store is the wonderful Ypsilanti Food Co-op about three quarters of a mile away on N River Street. There is also a Kroger about a mile and a half away on Eastern Michigan Ave.
Within a mile:
- Depot Town
- Riverside Park
- Cultivate Coffee + Hyperion Coffee
Under two-miles:
- Eastern Michigan University
15-minute drive:
- University of Michigan
- Washtenaw Community College
Our Recommendations
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LOCAL GROCERY STORES & MARKETS
- Ypsilanti Food Co-Op (312 N River St.)
- Kroger Food Market (1771 E Michigan Ave.)
LOCAL COFFEE SHOPS
- Cultivate Coffee (307 N River St.)
- Hyperion Coffee (306 N River St.)
- Cross Street Coffee (317 W Cross St.)
- Sweetwater’s Coffee & Tea (735 W Cross St.)
- B-24’s Espresso Bar (217 W Michigan Ave.)
LOCAL BREAKFAST RESTAURANTS
- Breezy’s (20 N Washington St.)
- Cultivate Coffee (307 N River St.)
- The Golden Egg (2660 Washtenaw Ave.)
- B-24’s Espresso Bar (217 W Michigan Ave.)
LOCAL BREWERIES & RESTAURANTS
- Sidetrack Bar & Grill (56 E Cross St.)
- MAIZ Mexican Cantina (36 E Cross St.)
- Aubree’s Pizzeria & Grill (39 E Cross St.)
- 734 Brewing Company (15 E Cross St.)
Getting Around
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The house is perfectly located for accessing the Washtenaw public transportation system! Only a few steps away, catch the #43 bus which runs east/west on Michigan Avenue to the Ypsilanti Transportation Center. From there, you can grab buses to Ann Arbor, Washtenaw Community College, EMU, DTW International Airport, and more.
Message us to schedule a quick call if you have any issues!
