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Shelley's Retreat, entire house with attached in-law suite
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Highlights
- Room to spread outEnjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
- Firepit availableOne of the few properties with a dedicated outdoor firepit.
- Centrally-locatedYou're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
Popular amenities
- Garage parking available
- Kitchen
- Washing machine
- Air-conditioning
- Barbecue grill
- Balcony or patio
Explore the area

Ann Arbor, MI
- Lake Forest Golf ClubPlace, Lake Forest Golf Club19 min walk
- University of MichiganPlace, University of Michigan5 min drive
- Michigan StadiumPlace, Michigan Stadium6 min drive
- Detroit, MI (DTW-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County)Airport, Detroit, MI (DTW-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County)27 min drive
Where you'll sleep
4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)
Daybed Room
2 Single Beds
Efficiency Suite
1 Queen Bed
King Bedroom
1 King Bed
Living Room 1
1 Double Sofa Bed
Office/Sleeping/Library
1 Queen Futon
2 bathrooms
Efficiency Bathroom
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Full Upstairs Bath
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Office
Number of living rooms
Garden
About this property
Shelley's Retreat, entire house with attached in-law suite
Take in the town, then retreat to the country! A Private, tranquil 1950’s, 2000 sq ft, home in Ann Arbor. Unique location on 6 acres, set back 350 feet from the road with total privacy and peacefulness. A serene getaway, yet 2-4 miles from shopping and restaurants. 2 miles to I-94 expressway (west to Chicago, east to Detroit), 25 miles to Detroit Metro Airport, 3.4 miles to “The Big House,” the largest football stadium in the United States, and Crisler Center, home to Michigan Basketball. Great for Golfers, within 10 miles of 10 public courses! Ideal for couples traveling alone or families with adult children or parents. Perfect for long term stays for medical professionals. 5-7 miles to medical centers.
Parking reserved for 3 cars
Guests have use of the entire house with an attached in-law suite.
The Upper Level
3 bedrooms and a full bath with tub. One bedroom has a king size bed, one bedroom has a queen size bed, and one bedroom has a daybed that opens to two twin size beds and is set up as a sitting room with two chairs. This room also has Dish Satellite TV. All three bedrooms and the bathroom have their own doors. The upper level hallway is open to the great room. A portable screen is available to partition and add privacy to the upper level.
The attached in-law Suite
(max: 2 people)
The north end room is a 315 sq ft. Unit attached to the primary dwelling with 2 entries. The entry door off the great room has a keypad lock, the code is given when booking is confirmed. The sliding glass door wall of the suite has it's own key lock. Includes a queen size bed, Dish Satellite TV, sitting area, table & four chairs, kitchenette (mini frig, microwave, toaster, coffee maker) and private bathroom with shower. This unit has it’s own furnace. Thermostat is on the left side wall when entering the room. There is a separate portable air conditioner for this area. It may take a few minutes for the water to heat up in the shower, let it run for a while. There is extra toilet paper in a can sitting on the shelf and several more rolls in the clothes closet on the upper shelf.
The Great Room
An open common area. It includes the Kitchen with "AN AIR BALLOON BASKET," glass top island, Dining area with table and living room with couch, love seat, two rocking chairs, a large screen Dish Satellite TV, and Woodstove. The comfortable seating offers a great place to watch sports, converse or just relax and watch the wildlife. Deer, Wild Turkeys, Rabbits and Birds are frequent visitors to the football field size front yard.
The Lower Level
Office
Desk, chair and book shelves. A Queen size Futon and single chair bed provides additional sleeping options.
Laundry Room
Washer & Dryer (Clothes steamer in Efficiency closet).
The "Averey."
An Italian themed gathering room dedicated to the "Averey's Adventures," short stories, written by Shelley Brooks Sample, your Host. A place to meet, greet, and gather. Enjoy a glass of wine while viewing images of Italy by Photographer, and Publisher of Global Chic Magazines, Terry K. Lawrence.
"La Dolce Vita."
Active Ring doorbell security
at front & back entries. WOODSTOVE:
Do not use the woodstove without personal instruction from the Host
SEPTIC SYSTEM:
Please follow posted Septic System disposal rules. It is crucial that nothing is put into the toilets other than pee, poo & toilet paper. Baby wipes & tampons and all other items go in waste basket, even if it says “flushable!”
WiFi: AT&T
TV'S
There are 3 TV's connected to Dish Satellite. One in the in-law suite, the great room, and upper level daybed room.
LOWER LEVEL ACCESS:
The low ceiling going down the stairs can be dangerous and cause a head injury. Padding has been added, however use caution by ducking head.
FARM ANIMALS:
Please do not attempt to enter fenced areas or the barn. Do not feed goats anything except animal crackers that are provided. Feed at your own risk. Fingers can get pinched.
CHECKING OUT:
All towels in hampers
Strip bed and leave at foot of bed
Trash to outdoor container
All dirty dishes in dishwasher
Windows shut & locked
Heat/AC turned down
Notify Host of your departure
Check for: chargers in outlets, items in medicine cabinets, under beds, in closets and behind doors.
Please respect the property as you would your own home and enjoy your stay.
Parking reserved for 3 cars
Guests have use of the entire house with an attached in-law suite.
The Upper Level
3 bedrooms and a full bath with tub. One bedroom has a king size bed, one bedroom has a queen size bed, and one bedroom has a daybed that opens to two twin size beds and is set up as a sitting room with two chairs. This room also has Dish Satellite TV. All three bedrooms and the bathroom have their own doors. The upper level hallway is open to the great room. A portable screen is available to partition and add privacy to the upper level.
The attached in-law Suite
(max: 2 people)
The north end room is a 315 sq ft. Unit attached to the primary dwelling with 2 entries. The entry door off the great room has a keypad lock, the code is given when booking is confirmed. The sliding glass door wall of the suite has it's own key lock. Includes a queen size bed, Dish Satellite TV, sitting area, table & four chairs, kitchenette (mini frig, microwave, toaster, coffee maker) and private bathroom with shower. This unit has it’s own furnace. Thermostat is on the left side wall when entering the room. There is a separate portable air conditioner for this area. It may take a few minutes for the water to heat up in the shower, let it run for a while. There is extra toilet paper in a can sitting on the shelf and several more rolls in the clothes closet on the upper shelf.
The Great Room
An open common area. It includes the Kitchen with "AN AIR BALLOON BASKET," glass top island, Dining area with table and living room with couch, love seat, two rocking chairs, a large screen Dish Satellite TV, and Woodstove. The comfortable seating offers a great place to watch sports, converse or just relax and watch the wildlife. Deer, Wild Turkeys, Rabbits and Birds are frequent visitors to the football field size front yard.
The Lower Level
Office
Desk, chair and book shelves. A Queen size Futon and single chair bed provides additional sleeping options.
Laundry Room
Washer & Dryer (Clothes steamer in Efficiency closet).
The "Averey."
An Italian themed gathering room dedicated to the "Averey's Adventures," short stories, written by Shelley Brooks Sample, your Host. A place to meet, greet, and gather. Enjoy a glass of wine while viewing images of Italy by Photographer, and Publisher of Global Chic Magazines, Terry K. Lawrence.
"La Dolce Vita."
Active Ring doorbell security
at front & back entries. WOODSTOVE:
Do not use the woodstove without personal instruction from the Host
SEPTIC SYSTEM:
Please follow posted Septic System disposal rules. It is crucial that nothing is put into the toilets other than pee, poo & toilet paper. Baby wipes & tampons and all other items go in waste basket, even if it says “flushable!”
WiFi: AT&T
TV'S
There are 3 TV's connected to Dish Satellite. One in the in-law suite, the great room, and upper level daybed room.
LOWER LEVEL ACCESS:
The low ceiling going down the stairs can be dangerous and cause a head injury. Padding has been added, however use caution by ducking head.
FARM ANIMALS:
Please do not attempt to enter fenced areas or the barn. Do not feed goats anything except animal crackers that are provided. Feed at your own risk. Fingers can get pinched.
CHECKING OUT:
All towels in hampers
Strip bed and leave at foot of bed
Trash to outdoor container
All dirty dishes in dishwasher
Windows shut & locked
Heat/AC turned down
Notify Host of your departure
Check for: chargers in outlets, items in medicine cabinets, under beds, in closets and behind doors.
Please respect the property as you would your own home and enjoy your stay.
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