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GO BLUE when you visit UMICH at The Blue Arbor

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Evenings after the game are great for relaxing by the fire
You will find the dishwasher in our Welcome Room. There is a drying rack under the sink if you prefer to wash by hand
Stream your favorite moves on our 65 inch Samsung Smart TV with Game Pass app
Welcome to The Blue Arbor. Our historic Colonial home away from home in Kerrytown.
Super comfy Queen Casper Hybrid mattress and high quality linens await you.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

First Floor Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

First Floor Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs Blue Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs Green Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Downstairs Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Upstairs Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Office
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

GO BLUE when you visit UMICH at The Blue Arbor

Step into history at The Blue Arbor, a beautifully preserved 19th-century colonial home tucked into Ann Arbor's beloved Kerrytown neighborhood. As one of the oldest homes in the city, this historic gem actually predates Ann Arbor's official records — and has been quietly collecting stories ever since.

Throughout its long life, The Blue Arbor has worn many hats. It has served as a single-family home, a duplex, and even a music school where countless students once practiced scales and sonatas within its walls. Today, it's been lovingly restored to its original purpose: a cherished single-family residence — and a one-of-a-kind home away from home for travelers seeking something with real character.

What makes The Blue Arbor so special isn't just its age — it's the personality. Steep staircases, gently crooked floors, and original architectural details give the home a charm you simply can't find in a modern build or cookie-cutter rental. Every creak and corner tells a story. Yet inside, you'll find all the comforts you expect from a luxury vacation rental: four thoughtfully designed bedrooms with premium queen mattresses and fresh linens, a fully stocked kitchen, a curated coffee and tea bar, high-speed Wi-Fi, and elegantly appointed living spaces designed for relaxation.

Outside, a spacious tailgate area with a Blackstone grill makes the home a favorite for University of Michigan game-day weekends, family reunions, girls' getaways, and milestone celebrations. And the location couldn't be better — you're a short stroll from Zingerman's Deli, the boutiques and restaurants of Kerrytown, downtown Ann Arbor, and just a leisurely two-mile walk to the Big House.

The Blue Arbor isn't just a place to sleep. It's a chance to live, even briefly, inside a piece of Ann Arbor history — with all the modern luxuries that make a stay truly unforgettable. We hope you'll fall for her quirks the way we have.

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About the area

Ann Arbor

Located on a river, this holiday home is in North Central, a neighbourhood in Ann Arbor. Hudson Mills Metropark and Huron River reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Ann Arbor Hands On Museum and Power Center for the Performing Arts. Nichols Arboretum and Exhibit Museum of Natural History at the University Of Michigan are also worth visiting. Kayaking offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking, mountain biking and hunting nearby.
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Ann Arbor, MI

What's nearby

  • Huron River - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Ann Arbor Hands On Museum - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • University of Michigan - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Hill Auditorium - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • University of Michigan Museum of Art - 19 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Ann Arbor Station - 5 min walk
  • Ann Arbor, MI (ARB-Ann Arbor Municipal) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lowertown Bar & Cafe - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪1824 Cocktails & Coffee - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪People’s Food Co-op Natural Foods Market & Deli - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Gandy Dancer - ‬7 min walk

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 20 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 20 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Roslind S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing stay! Beautifully decorated, well-stocked, great location! Communication with host was quick and reliable. Would love to stay during the fall season and enjoy the patio and outdoor area!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

JeongKyoo C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location was perfect. Large driveway is good for easy in and out. Clean and well equipped house with nice coffee bar and kitchen. Pots, pans, sharp knives and kitchen utensils are high grade for any cooking needs. It was very a pleasant stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great amenities, nicely decorated, easy communication with the host, would love to stay at Blue Arbor for our next visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

william c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Staff communication was quick and professional. WELL stocked- they had everything - plates, silverware, glasses, coffee, sugar, laundry detergent, shampoo- you name it. The beds were comfortable and the rest of the house was well appointed, including board games galore. Top notch experience- highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mark S.

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

Enjoyed our stay

Quick family getaway, house was comfortable and walking distance to downtown.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jerrod K.

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

Good location and great hosts

Had a great time had excellent communication from the host. They had a super cool app that made really easy to see everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Don B.

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

Really nice stay and great location

Cozy with plenty of rooms and space to visit. Fantastic outdoor area and very well stocked kitchens. And thoughtful touches throughout. Great communication and flexibility that we really appreciated. Walkable to runs, walks, food....Very happy to have found it for our 3 couples to gather.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Cozy and convenient

Very nicely appointed, with all the bells and whistles. What a great coffee bar. Glad to have the space heaters! Location was ideal for main street shopping and eating
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Randall P.

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

735 N Main, Ann Arbor

Great location, near train station, downtown & college.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marcy C.

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

Excellent accommodation

Very well appointed. Nice extras. Tv extras included. Lovely bedding. Coffee for days
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patricia D.

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

Kerrytown

This is a lovely house with lots of character. It was very clean. It had everything we could possibly need. Comfie beds and pillows.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan G.

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

Comfy and Cozy

The house and beds were very comfortable and cozy. Best supplied home we have ever stayed at. Coffee station was tremendous - everything we needed for coffee/tea. Perfect location to walk to restaurants/bars downtown. Outside needs a little TLC.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kerrie R.

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

Lovely!

We loved our stay at Blue Arbor. Perfectly appointed. Everything you could possibly need. Spacious. Our group of 5 enjoyed every minute.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Jun 2024
Thank you for staying with us Kerrie. We are so glad you enjoyed your stay and will come again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Todd V.

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

Go Blue House

Awesome location. Clean and comfortable. Great coffee options every morning. The host was excellent in responding to emails about questions we had for dining options within walking distance. Worked well for a guys golf trip to Ann Arbor. I would probably use the same location in the future if we repeat the trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Brady M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

GO BLUE!

Location was within walking distance to downtown Ann Arbor which was great! The Big House took over a half hour walking. L/R seated four comfortably. The provided coffee was great. The yard needed to be raked of fallen limbs.Linens and towels were nice. TV was great with NETFLIX. Steps going upstairs are very narrow and awkward. We would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Very Attentive Staff

I really appreciate how the staff managing our property went out of their way to make my family's stay a comfortable one. For instance, the property has a printer but the ink had dried up. Within 24 hours of notifying the staff of this situation, new ink was dropped off at the property. Another example was when my family left, several of our items were left behind. The staff made it really easy for my mother to pick up the items.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Audrey L.

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

A very busy intersection

This house was clean, there was a smooth check in process and the beds were comfortable. Though we found all the bedrooms to be so minuscule that you could barely fit in a suitcase leaving very little room to walk around the bed or close the door. There are no closets in this house only a few hooks and hangers. So if you have more than a backpack full of clothing this is not for you. Also, there was little evidence in the listing to suggest that this house is at a busy noisy intersection. So noisy that the hosts provided earplugs on each night table. The fire pit, which looks private in the listing photos is sitting in the middle of the driveway surrounded by zero fences or hedges so you are basically sitting right on a heavily trafficked street. And One ply toilet paper. So thin you could see right through It. Luckily for us it was a two night stay with limited time soent at the house
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The home has everything you will need. If you’re a coffee lover this home is for you. Wonderful coffee bar. Very well stocked with paper products, linens, towels, blankets and shower products.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jennifer f.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chad B.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
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