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Original Frank Lloyd Wright Secluded Home With Tea House

Original Frank Lloyd Wright Secluded Home With Tea House

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Driveway and Front entrance
Front Entrance
Living Room area - credit M. Hertzberg
Living  Room
Origami chairs in Living Room - credit J. Haefner

Overview of Original Frank Lloyd Wright Secluded Home With Tea House

4.9 out of 5 Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 62000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

Ann Arbor, MI
  • Popular LocationUniversity of Michigan4 min drive
  • Popular LocationU of M Hospital5 min drive
  • Popular LocationGerald R. Ford Library6 min drive
  • AirportDetroit, MI (DET-Coleman A. Young Municipal)52 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Twin Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Twin Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Original Frank Lloyd Wright Secluded Home With Tea House

CALENDAR IS OPEN THROUGH August 25,2024
Graduation weekend May 3-5, 2024 is not available.

PLEASE NOTE:
House Rules are strictly enforced. There are no exceptions. A Short Term Rental Agreement will be provided and it must be completed, signed and returned within 24 hours, before a request can be accepted.
*Wedding ceremonies and/or wedding receptions are not allowed.
*No Children under the age of 6
*Additional rules and restrictions are noted under Rules and Policies

The Palmer House is a multilevel brick and cypress late period Frank Lloyd Wright house, the plan and design of which is based on the equilateral triangle. The house is sheltered by a long broad hipped roof with deep overhangs. The cantilever extending over the terrace is the most dramatic feature of the house. The open interior is fitted with Wright-designed furniture and built-in cabinetry. The Palmer house exemplifies Wright's open, American organic architecture in which all parts are related to the whole and are linked to the environment in an adaptation of form to nature.

In addition to the main house, there is a tea house located on the 2 acres of woodland surrounding the home. The Tea House includes a small kitchen and a bathroom. The Tea House is not available as a separate rental and is not available during the winter months. The Tea House is included with the rental of the Palmer House.

During your stay, please enjoy complementary tea and coffee, high thread count sheets, feather and non-feather pillows and organic shampoo and conditioner. We are committed to greening the earth and only use organic cleaning products, hand soaps, dish detergent, and laundry soap. Please be advised that there is no air-conditioning. Because the floors are concrete, the roof blocks direct sun, and the house is surrounded by very large trees, the house stays relatively cool.

Keywords: House

Property manager

Sue and Gary

Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Outdoor Space

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 13-17
No children under the age of 6

Events

No events allowed
Maximum of 10 people, including registered guests

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
We strictly enforce this policy.
Short Term Rental Agreement, sent out after your request, must be completed, signed and returned within 24 hours before your request is considered
Permission required for additional visitors. A maximum of ten people, including registered guests, permitted one time only during your stay
Two Night Minimum. Graduation weekend, May 3-5, 2024 has been booked. Maximum stay is 14 nights.

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: Maximum of 10 people, including registered guests
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 recommended for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Ann Arbor

This vacation home is located in Angell, a neighborhood in Ann Arbor, and is in a rural area. Lake Forest Golf Club and Stonebridge Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Exhibit Museum of Natural History at the University Of Michigan and Ann Arbor Hands On Museum. Yost Ice Arena and Buhr Park are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing, and don't miss out on the ice skating.

What's nearby

  • Nichols Arboretum - 1 min drive
  • University of Michigan - 4 min drive
  • General Medicine at Taubman Center - 4 min drive
  • U of M Hospital - 5 min drive
  • Gerald R. Ford Library - 6 min drive

Getting around

  • Ann Arbor Station - 6 min drive
  • Ann Arbor, MI (ARB-Ann Arbor Municipal) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • UH Cafe - 6 min drive
  • Joe S Pizza - 4 min drive
  • Good Time Charley's - 4 min drive
  • Michigan League - 4 min drive
  • Angelo's - 4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Original Frank Lloyd Wright Secluded Home With Tea House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Original Frank Lloyd Wright Secluded Home With Tea House?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Original Frank Lloyd Wright Secluded Home With Tea House?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Original Frank Lloyd Wright Secluded Home With Tea House located?

Located in Angell, this vacation home is 1.3 mi (2.2 km) from Exhibit Museum of Natural History at the University Of Michigan and 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from University of Michigan. U of M Hospital and Nichols Arboretum are also within 2 mi (3 km).

Reviews

4.9

Exceptional

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4.8/5

Cleanliness

4.9/5

Check-in

4.9/5

Communication

5/5

Location

4.9/5

Listing accuracy

Reviews

5/5 Excellent

Thomas C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great for any Frank Lloyd Wright fan!
Once in a lifetime opportunity live up to all expectations. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

5/5 Excellent

Jill K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Extraordinary
The property is gorgeous! The hosts were responsive, helpful and welcoming. Everything was perfect. It was an incredible opportunity and privilege to stay at the historic place. Also, Ann Arbor is very close with places to eat and shop.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

5/5 Excellent

Jess H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awe-inspiring!
Having the opportunity to stay at this Frank Lloyd Wright property was so amazing! The house highlights so many Usonian elements, and we felt transported. The grounds are also beautiful. We enjoyed the tour when we arrived, and we had warm communication with the host the entire time. We will back to enjoy the home in another season!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

5/5 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A wonderful experience, especially for FLW fans.
We are so grateful that Sue & Gary Cox (and their son) are able to make this masterpiece available to experience! It must be a very difficult task to keep it in almost original condition. The Tea House and the paths around the property (it’s on 3 lots) were an added bonus. As a place to stay, you have to be able to make some minor compromises. Finding light switches and how to open some drawers and cabinets can be a challenge. The corridor, bedroom and bathroom entries are narrow. The beds are oddly shaped (truncated parallelograms?). There is internet, but no TV’s. Highly recommended for anyone that wants to experience Frank Lloyd Wright’s genius (and quirks).
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

5/5 Excellent

linda p.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely stay!
It was delightful to experience this Frank Lloyd Wright home and tea house! Wonderful stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

About the host

Hosted by Sue and Gary

Host profile image
We currently live in San Francisco and purchased the house in March 2009. Jeffrey Schox, who is a San Francisco patent attorney, spends several weeks a year in Ann Arbor. When he is not in Ann Arbor, the Palmer House will be available for rent as a guest house and as a meeting location. Kathryn is a yoga teacher and plans to offer both public and private classes in the house a few times a year. Jeff's parents, Sue and Gary Cox are the caretakers of the house.

Why they chose this property

We both graduated from the University of Michigan and while attending school, frequently went on long walks or runs with the Palmer House as our destination. Jeffrey has been a fan of Frank Lloyd Wright since an early age growing up outside of Detroit and Kathryn became a fan while attending the Art Institute of Chicago and exploring the suburbs of Chicago.
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