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Water Hill Gem - Walk to Downtown - Backyard Oasis

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An outdoor dining area with a table and chairs, surrounded by lush greenery and a small shed.
A living room with a glass coffee table, a red rug, a sofa, a chair, and a TV on the wall.
A room with a wooden door, a glass table with a chair, and a window with a view of greenery.
A bedroom with a bed, a fireplace, and a door leading to an outdoor area.
A garden with green foliage, a yellow flower, and a small shed.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Firepit available
    One of the few properties with a dedicated outdoor firepit.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near University of Michigan

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Ann Arbor, MI
  • Place, Ann Arbor Hands On Museum
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Michigan
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Hill Auditorium
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Airport, Detroit, MI (DTW-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Downstairs bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Office/Bedroom 4

1 Queen Murphy Bed

Upstairs bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs bedroom teal

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Downstairs bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Upstairs bathroom

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

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About the neighborhood

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 attractions include Ann Arbor Hands On Museum and Power Center for the Performing Arts. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Michigan Stadium or Yost Ice Arena.
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Ann Arbor, MI

What's nearby

  • Ann Arbor Hands On Museum - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • University of Michigan - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Hill Auditorium - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • University of Michigan Museum of Art - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • University of Michigan Museum of Natural History - 4 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

  • Ann Arbor Station - 14 min walk
  • Ann Arbor, MI (ARB-Ann Arbor Municipal) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Grizzly Peak Brewing Company - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Frita Batidos - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪People’s Food Co-op Natural Foods Market & Deli - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Blind Pig - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Chapala - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Water Hill Gem - Walk to Downtown - Backyard Oasis pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Water Hill Gem - Walk to Downtown - Backyard Oasis?

As of Nov 13, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Water Hill Gem - Walk to Downtown - Backyard Oasis on Nov 18, 2026 start from $238, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Water Hill Gem - Walk to Downtown - Backyard Oasis?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Water Hill Gem - Walk to Downtown - Backyard Oasis?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Water Hill Gem - Walk to Downtown - Backyard Oasis located?

Located in Water Hill, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Ann Arbor Hands On Museum, University of Michigan, and U of M Hospital. Michigan Stadium is 1.5 mi (2.3 km) away. Ann Arbor Station is 14 minutes by foot.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My family of 6 came into Ann Arbor for a quick weekend visit to see family. The house was everything that we needed. We will definitely book this place again when we come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Franziska was an awesome host. We had a few requests and he was able to fulfill all of them. Check in was seamless and so was check out. The house was a little older but very functional. The upstairs bathroom was recently renovated and that soaking tub is to die for. After a busy day that tub was a welcome sight. Thank you Franziska for sharing this beautiful home.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was as described and worked well for us.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay - great location and comfortable accommodation. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property matched what was listed. It was clean and comfortable. The location was perfect - walking distance to downtown Ann Arbor. The backyard was beautiful. We felt welcome and comfortable. I loved the shower in the second floor bathroom.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Clean and conveniently located

Clean and conveniently located
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property is very nicely located in a residential neighborhood and downtown is a walkable distance. It easily accommodated our family of four adults, and there was a dining room table that worked well for a family meal and board games. The hosts were easy to communicate with and our check in- check out was very smooth. A note for a visitor who has mobility issues is that the stairway to the two second floor bedrooms is narrow and quite steep. There are options for sleeping on the main floor. The kitchen was stocked with staples. Early one morning we watched three deer having a meal of leaves and plants in the backyard.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved staying at this sweet Ann Arbor house! There was plenty of room for the 6 of us and we really appreciated the deck and beautiful garden. Lots of places for us to all hang out together. The location was great- an easy walk to campus and old haunts from our collegiate youth.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

delightful

plenty of space for everyone. it even has a kids play room with toys (great for when my grandson came to visit). Lovely garden.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house to nearby U of M and Main Street A2. Would highly recommend and good parking space in back, end of driveway. We drove to move in my daughter to college and had a XL SUV. No issues. We also walked a lot to main campus, Main St restaurants and shops as well as touring the entire area. Very safe and quiet, peaceful neighborhood.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
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