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609 E William #3 · Color and Whimsy Downtown - Sparkling Clean.

Apartment with kitchen, steps from University of Michigan

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Living area
Private kitchen
Private kitchen
Living area
Living area

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bathroomSleeps 2645.8 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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  • Place, University of Michigan
  • Place, U of M Hospital
  • Place, Michigan Stadium
  • Airport, Ann Arbor, MI (ARB-Ann Arbor Municipal)

Rooms & beds

0 bedrooms (sleeps 2)

Common spaces

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

609 E William #3 · Color and Whimsy Downtown - Sparkling Clean.

Welcome to your eccentric and whimsical getaway just steps from The Diag, all that Liberty street and Nickels Arcade have to offer, and so much more! This space is 500 square feet of color, whimsy and fun! Your living room turns into your luxurious queen bedroom with a custom made Murphy bed. Your full kitchen has everything you need to prepare a meal, although with practically any type of cuisine right outside your front door you may never want to cook! This small space packs a powerful punch!

This space has all the eccentricity and color you could hope for... meant to inspire whimsy and spark delight! This space is perfect for 1 or 2 people, with queen sized Murphy bed that pulls down over the over sized couch! Enjoy your own full bathroom and Kitchen as well! Listen to some vinyl while you enjoy your morning coffee! You will enjoy plenty of storage space as well! With a plethora of restaurants just a few steps from your front door, this is the perfect crash pad for your downtown adventure!

Important to note: We do not offer WiFi at this space, however, there are many businesses nearby that offer free WiFi.

You will have the entire studio to yourself! It is just above Ding Tea!

Please note there is no designated parking for this space! There is always street parking close by and a few parking garages as well! Please factor in any parking charges when booking! The space is also within walking distance of anything you could need (restaurants, walgreens, shopping, public transport, uber, etc...).

We are very close by should you need anything! Just message or call!

Your space couldn't be more perfectly located! You are just steps from all the restaurants and entertainment that Downtown AA has to offer. Walk to any Central Campus location from your front door. While this space does NOT offer free parking, you can find street parking and overnight lots close by!

You are just a short Uber ride from the Big house and North Campus. Uber, lyft and public transport are there whenever you need!

COVID-19 RESPONSE:
We have always held a high standard for our cleanings. However, for the safety of our guests, we have insured that all of our cleaners have taken extra precautions in their cleanings. This includes (but is not limited to):

1. Taking precautions for their own safety.
2. Sanitizing every touchable surface (i.e. knobs, switches, remotes, etc.) with anti-bacterial cleaners.
3. Leaving an appropriate amount of time between stays.

Due to these added precautions and for our guests’ safety, we are NOT offering early check-ins/late check-outs at this time.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

About the area

Ann Arbor

Downtown, a neighbourhood in Ann Arbor, is home to this apartment. Kempf House Museum and Law Quadrangle are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Hudson Mills Metropark and Huron River. 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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What's nearby

  • University of Michigan - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • University of Michigan Museum of Art - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • U of M Hospital - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Michigan Stadium - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Briarwood Mall - 6 min drive - 4.9 km

Getting around

  • Ann Arbor Station - 15 min walk
  • Ann Arbor, MI (ARB-Ann Arbor Municipal) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪New York Pizza Depot - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Ondo Roasting Co. - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪HopCat - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Ashley's - ‬1 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is 609 E William #3 · Color and Whimsy Downtown - Sparkling Clean. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 609 E William #3 · Color and Whimsy Downtown - Sparkling Clean.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 609 E William #3 · Color and Whimsy Downtown - Sparkling Clean.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 609 E William #3 · Color and Whimsy Downtown - Sparkling Clean. located?

Located in Downtown, this apartment building is steps away from Kelsey Museum of Archaeology at the University of Michigan and University of Michigan. U of M Hospital and Michigan Stadium are also within 1 mile (2 km). Ann Arbor Station is 15 minutes by foot.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 36 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 36 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 36 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 36 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 36 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth R.

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

great location

We were in town to visit our son. Location couldn't have been more convenient to campus activities, restaurants, shops, etc.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Summer I.

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

Cozy cute

We loved the apartment so much we ended up just staying in for the night instead of what we had planned. We felt right at home! Just enough ammenities and I really appreciated having real coffee in the morning.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very cute place and comfortable for the size. A bit noisy but workable. Parking was an issue.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosa I

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
It was very close to the action which was very nice! My only complaint was that how to get and get the code was not clear and was emailed outside lf expedia, It was confusing at first but we figured it out
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margo F.

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

Chill Digs in Ann Arbor

Very satisfying stay in Ann Arbor! Communications with host were informative from the get go. The space was aesthetically pleasing, cozy and comfortable. The location is in the heart of Ann Arbor. I was visiting my student, so perfect for shopping and dining! I enjoy an upbeat location, so I didn’t mind the vibrant atmosphere at night. The host provides a white noise machine and ear plugs if you need quiet. I would definitely stay her again!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth G.

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

Beautiful and well decorated studio with kitchenette

This little place packs everything you need for your stay into a studio apartment. The kitchenette was perfect for heating up leftovers or having an easy breakfast. The Murphy bed is very tall but so comfortable. The linens are so soft! The bathroom was really clean and had a lot of nice natural light during the day. This is the best decorated rental I’ve ever stayed in. So cozy and welcoming. The hosts were very communicative and allowed me to bring my toddler last minute. Can’t say enough good things about this rental!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
I'll start with the positives....Great location and close to campus and restaurants. The place was actually larger than we had expected. The downside to the location is that it is VERY noisy. I mean, you won't sleep much. I realize this isn't entirely the fault of the owner, but a fan or noise machine may not be a bad idea since you'll have drunk college students outside every night. For the price, I'll probably stay further out at a hotel next time and spend the saved money on ubers. Just my 2 cents.....nothing against the unit, but just not for me personally.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Natali B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean and super access to U of M. Noisy so we had to use the box fan white noise on Spotify and the earplugs provided by the hosts. I think that is the trade off to being so close to college students . Would stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Meredith M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super cute and cozy little spot in an incredibly convenient location. I slept so well - the bed is comfy and the linens are really nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Travis J.

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

Very beautiful stay!

We enjoyed our stay, we went into this knowing about street noise and planned on drinking late anyway. The hop cat had great food and beer, highly recommend. The parking garage was 18 for the one night stay. And close enough to walk to the truck to smoke. Oh yea the pizza downstairs is amazing. You will eat it cause you smell it in the hallway and you won’t be able to skip out lol.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Miles K.

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

GREAT LOCATION!

Overall very calm and nice stay at this Vrbo. A cozy listing in a very very convenient location. If you like pizza, or just New York food, you are so so so in luck. The NYPD pizza joint right below is such an amazing spot it’s almost worth staying at this cozy spot just for the convenience of simply walking downstairs for a slice, some knots, and a slice of red velvet cake.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Ann P.

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

Great place, central location but noisy

The rental itself was adorable and centrally located. The bathroom was not ideal, but fine for a couple of days. If you don't mind loud college students partying intothe late night hours, then I would highly recommend this place.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie W.

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

Great stay!

Place was super cute. Heads up about the noise and ear plugs was appreciated!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laurie T.

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

Perfect Urban Stay

GREAT location. But be aware you are in the heart of the energy of downtown Ann Arbor. There is street noise but if you’re used to an urban atmosphere, it’s like home. If not, the lovely hosts provide a white noise machine and ear buds. I arrived on a Saturday and miraculously found a spot right across the street. Parked for the weekend and walked everywhere. The decor was amazing.. warm and welcoming . Incredibly comfortable bed. Spacious bathroom. Cute little kitchenette for coffee or to warm your leftovers because there is no need to cook given the proximity to all of the cafes and restaurants. Perfect for a 2-4 day stay. No TV… didn’t need it as we enjoyed what the city had to offer. But once there, was comfortable enough to just relax in the cozy chairs, read my book or listen to records on the provided record player. My PhD student (the reason for my visit) said it would be the perfect studio apartment. This will be my first choice the next time I visit!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

J C.

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

Good!

Clean friendly hosts
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Christian S.

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

Cute, well-appointed spot close to everything in downtown A2

The space is very cozy and clean, with an individual touch (more and more rare these days). Checkin was easy, and the apartment is easy walking distance to all downtown attractions, especially dining & shopping. I was a little disappointed that a neighboring tenant played techno fairly loud from 6am-checkout, so sleeping wasn’t the best.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martha T.

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

U Michigan

It's the best location to visit U Michigan and amazing communication!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marguerite D.

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

Perfect central location to campus, eateries, museums, boutiques and parking structures.

Visiting grandchildren who are U of M students and met their cousins for an overnight stay. Apartment was adorable and perfect!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristopher K.

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

Cute spot!

Cute little apartment right downtown! It’s nice that it has a fridge to store your leftovers from dinner. Super central and the owners were very nice!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica V.

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

Great location

We had a wonderful stay. Communication with the property manager was great. We enjoyed the location and the eclectic style of the apartment. The parking garage close was reasonable as well. It is $1.50/hour so $36 a day.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason W.

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

Fun loft

This loft was a great fit for an adult night out. We live in the area and stayed in the city overnight. The location is fantastic for walking and grabbing dinner. The loft is uniquely decorated and sleeps very comfortably. Recommended!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily H.

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

So cute & cozy!

My friend & I stayed last night; it was a blast from the past, admiring the antique/vintage furniture & people-watching out the little breakfast nook over a cup of coffee. As appropriately titled, it is whimsical & colorful as much as it is cozy!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hayley G.

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

Excellent weekend getaway

Had a wonderful time here for a quick weekend getaway! Super clean, very comfy and cozy, and a large bathroom & kitchenette. It got a bit loud at night since it’s right near the diag/college life, but it was nothing a little white noise didn’t easily solve. Only suggestion would be to possibly add a tv of some sort? That was the only thing we really felt was missing, but we would absolutely still stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lubos

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
I was in an Ann Arbor for a conference at UMich and this apartment worked out wonderfully. The location is great and I very much appreciated the record player with a Dean Martin LP. I didn't get to use the kitchen due but I imagine it coming in very handy on a longer stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Judy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
The parking was not that easy. The room was very comfortable which I would expect from the price tag. The breakfast was excellent with a nice variety of choices. I never did receive the wake up call I requested
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

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