Ann Arbor Guest House is located in the heart of Ann Arbor's Historic Kerrytown District. This exclusive and private residence is on the second floor of a approximately 170 year old home surrounded by antique perennials. We are across from Kerrytown Shops and Market and the famed Kerrytown Farmer's Market (open Wednesdays & Saturdays in season). The area is vibrant with life and activity. With the Kerrytown Concert House next door, classical and jazz music often escapes their confines and fills the Guest House! We renovated this Guesthouse in February 2018 and it is fresh and new and sparkly after being open since 2003. We have new paint, new carpet, new bed, new draperies and window coverings, new kitchen appliances and more! The charm of this house keeps regulars, such as parents of kids at U of M or those coming for football weekends coming back. It becomes their home away from home. We have housed many professors for short and extended stays or couples come to escape their work-a-day world in search of a little peace and quiet from the kids and a night on the town. We lovingly call this our "Love Nest"!
Property manager
Nina Howard
Languages
English
Amenities
Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Enchanting 100 year old cottage nestled at end of uniquely designed driveway.
Enchanting 100 year old cottage nestled at end of uniquely designed driveway.
If you have a small child, we do have a high chair
Events
No events allowed
The Guesthouse is too small for crowds!
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs less than 20 lbs per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Dogs must be pre-approved. Fee of $35 + $10 daily
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
You can smoke on the patio outside the front door.
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: The Guesthouse is too small for crowds!
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock
We should mention
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property
About the area
Ann Arbor
Located in Ann Arbor, this vacation home is in the city center. Kempf House Museum and Law Quadrangle are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Lake Forest Golf Club and Stonebridge Golf Club. Traveling with kids? Consider Ann Arbor Hands On Museum, or check out an event or a game at Yost Ice Arena. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including birdwatching, golfing, and ice skating.
When we first arrived … was a bit worried seeing the jar of earplugs beside the bed but they were never needed. Overall an enjoyable experience and we would recommend this property for convenience, cleanliness, amenities, comfort and attention to detail. The only frustration was the inability to access the streaming services offered on the TV. Could be our age in not being able to figure it all out! Also need to update the directions to the parking spot - red building is white now - and the one way sign as something to look for would have helped … but overall a great place to call home for a few days. Thanks!
Nina was extremely responsive and helpful when I was planning the NYE trip, which required me to bring my small dog. The place was quaint and in a great location downtown.
Great location, quiet and clean. would definitely stay here again when coming to Ann Arbor.
Mike M.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Debra
5 Sep 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very nice and as described. The location is as good as it gets in Ann Arbor. Host was friendly and easy to communicate with. The water pressure was excellent.
Pros: we loved the close location to downtown, especially the farmers market on Saturday. Comfortable master bed, cute kitchen with lots of extras like coffee and tea. The AC units in the bedroom and kitchen helped keep the apartment cool on hotter afternoons.
Cons: the bathroom is quite small without counter space and the shower had low pressure each day (we figured because it was an old house) and finally the last day we had zero shower pressure. Hopefully it can be fixed for the next guests.
Overall a cute place in a great location which helped moving our daughter into college easier because of its proximity to campus. Thank you!
Crystal A.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
About the host
Hosted by Nina Howard
I call North Carolina mountains my home, where my art studio (and garden) is located, but travel back and forth to Ann Arbor, enjoying my time in one of my Ann Arbor Guest Houses. I enjoy the diversity of my life from city to country and mountains. I love my life!
Why they chose this property
I rented this property in 1995 on the first floor and began working out of my home offering massage and facelift massage. I also painted abstract art in the front room of the first floor. As time went on, this building turned into a Spa and I took over the second floor. Now, a couple of decades later, this building has re-invented itself and houses an apartment upstairs and the offices to the Institute and Spa downstairs. This property has been a gift to me and allowed me to re-invent my businesses over and over again!
What makes this property unique
Unique benefits in Kerrytown - the list is long: Kerrytown Concert House next door (I've listened to Wynton Marsalis LIVE while lounging in bed sipping champagne); The Farmer's Market across the street; Kerrytown Shops and great food, shopping and cappucinos; Zingerman's a block away.