Located in Milan, this guesthouse is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Ford Lake and Huron River reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Riverside Arts Center and Monroe County Fairgrounds. Russell Stover Candies and Holiday Inn Dundee-Waterpark are also worth visiting. Power boating and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hunting nearby.
Holiday Inn Dundee-Waterpark - 21 min drive - 29.4 km
Eastern Michigan University - 24 min drive - 27.1 km
Briarwood Mall - 24 min drive - 38.9 km
University of Michigan - 25 min drive - 38.5 km
Getting around
Ann Arbor Station - 33 min drive
Ann Arbor, MI (ARB-Ann Arbor Municipal) - 29 min drive
Restaurants
The Little Brown Jug - 15 min drive
McDonald's - 15 min drive
Bobby's Kitchen - 15 min drive
Hardee's - 14 min drive
Taco Bell - 14 min drive
About this property
UPDATED 2024 Furnished Guest House near Ann Arbor with beautiful views of pond.
2024 RENOVATION AND UPDATES COMPLETE!
The Space: Neat and Clean 900 sq. ft. amply furnished guest home sits on over 20 largely wooded acres with beautiful views of small private 1.5 acre pond with sandy beach. Ann Arbor, U of M, Detroit Metro Airport, Cabela’s, Milan Dragway, Splash Universe, CleanWater Beach, and Historic Downtown Monroe – all within a twenty minute drive.
Guest Access: Guests make this hideaway home your very own vacation hotspot! Whether looking to stay and relax or plan to be on the go – this place is convenient with ample parking (even with toys in tow)
Interaction with Guests: The friendly hosts live in the main house on the property with their two dogs and have their own personal areas. They are available as needed but are not guaranteed to be on site at all times. Arrangements can be made for late/early check-in directly with hosts prior to arrival. Upon request Hosts are happy to provide guests their recommendations and referrals for area activities and events.
Neighborhood: Safe, secluded country setting on a paved road. The neighbors include wild turkeys, deer and the occasional blue heron. Sorry, No Hunting Permitted on the property.
Getting Around: Close to US 23, I-275 and I-94. Twenty minutes to Ann Arbor and Detroit Metro Airport, Less than an hour to Michigan International Speedway, Greektown, MotorCity, and MGM Grand Detroit Casinos and Hollywood Casino in Toledo. Enjoy Michigan Golf at any of the area courses including nationally recognized Eagle Crest Golf Course. Canoe or Kayak the River Raisin.
Other Things to Note: This home is a well-kept dog friendly vacation rental and pet owners are expected to exercise consideration. Please do not allow pets on the furniture/beds – a large crate is available upon request. Pets are not permitted to free roam the property and are not to be left outside unattended. Pet owners are required to clean-up all doggie “business” and properly dispose of. Your dog is welcome to enjoy a walk on the beach or through the trails with you, but please refrain from using the home’s bath towels for wet and muddy dogs. Please bring your own PAWS towels.
Being in the country this home is on a well and septic system. No laundry facilities, no garbage disposal and no dishwasher. The water system is adequate and has good water pressure and there is always a fresh provision of bottled water for drinking in the refrigerator upon arrival.
About This Listing: This vacation rental is located in a quiet rural community twenty miles southeast of Ann Arbor. It is nestled amongst 20+ wooded acres and has a beautiful, 1.5 acre pond that gives visitors that “away from it all” feeling, while still remaining reasonably close to everything. The home itself has a roomy full size bath with tub/shower and ample bath linens with most necessities available in case guests discover they’ve left something behind. The home has a full kitchen and separate dining area. Full kitchen features: common kitchen utensils, cook ware, coffee pot, toaster and dinner service for four. Each bedroom has a queen bed and sleeps two. The living room area comfortably seats 4-5 and basic antenna/cable is included as is internet access. The entry/foyer has a small desk, daybed and additional room for storage. Outside during warm weather seasons, guests will find a barbeque grill and patio set to sit and enjoy the sun and fresh country air. Guests can watch the sun set and keep warm on the chilly nights and roast marshmallows alongside their own private fire pit. This little vacation hide away has something for everyone.
House Rules
Check in after 3:00 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
Pets allowed: dogs (limit 3 total)
No Cats
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Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a deadbolt lock
Frequently asked questions
Is UPDATED 2024 Furnished Guest House near Ann Arbor with beautiful views of pond. pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 3 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
How much does it cost to stay at UPDATED 2024 Furnished Guest House near Ann Arbor with beautiful views of pond.?
As of 19 Apr, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at UPDATED 2024 Furnished Guest House near Ann Arbor with beautiful views of pond. on 3 May, 2026 start from S$190, 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 at UPDATED 2024 Furnished Guest House near Ann Arbor with beautiful views of pond.?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at UPDATED 2024 Furnished Guest House near Ann Arbor with beautiful views of pond.?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at UPDATED 2024 Furnished Guest House near Ann Arbor with beautiful views of pond.?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is UPDATED 2024 Furnished Guest House near Ann Arbor with beautiful views of pond. located?
Situated on the waterfront, this guesthouse is within 12 miles (20 km) of Pine View Golf Course, Ford Lake and Old Mill Museum. Huron River and Riverside Arts Center are also within 16 miles (25 km).
UPDATED 2024 Furnished Guest House near Ann Arbor with beautiful views of pond. Reviews
Reviews
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Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Such a lovely stay! The space is well appointed and the pond and outdoor area are just beautiful. This is my second time here, and I'm sure we'll be back!
Owners are awesome, communication was great. We rented same property last year for MI football game. It’s located a bit far away but worked out great for us.
The quiet and peaceful setting was perfect for a weekend retreat away from the normal busyness and stress of life. The guest house was clean and comfortable with everything we needed. Thank you for such a wonderful setting for a quiet weekend.
What a beautiful property to spend the weekend at. Quiet country setting with everything you may need. Very dog friendly. Great communication. Perfect if you are in town for a wedding at the Red Barn!
Kelly F.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Ann W.
19 Jun, 2018
Great place to stay!
Wonderful place, quiet and relaxing. Loved the campfire area and pond. I would highly recommend this cottage.
Great place to stay if you have a boat and don't mind driving a few minutes to the lake. You can sleep well at night knowing your boat and gear is safe.
Everything about our stay was great. Love the location and comfortably fit all 4 of us for the few days we were in town for the holiday. Will be our go to place anytime we get back up to Michigan to visit family.
Mike S.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Barry G.
25 Sept, 2017
Wonderful Cozy Stay
Wonderful place
Well stocked kitchen
Good wifi
Cozy comfortable beds
Super clean and comfortable house
Immaculate and appealing landscaping
large yard and outdoor room
Quiet Neighborhood
Great stay for couples, family or small group
We will be back, thank you.
A perfect stay! The property was exactly what we needed. The grounds are beautiful and so enjoyable to walk. Our doggo loved exploring without restriction. Our hosts were accommodating and helpful.
This place was beautiful and quiet. It was everything the host said it was. It was clean and cozy. We enjoyed having fires in the fire pit by the pond. I would highly recommend it!
Very clean! Both Mike and Jill are lovely people. You can tell they both have worked very hard to make this a paradise. Grateful they shared it with us for a few days!
My husband and I stayed here for a few days just after getting married. It was very comfortable and in a beautiful setting! It was so quiet and peaceful, just what we needed! Would totally recommend staying here!
close to Ann Arbor for the activities we were there for, but far enough away to enjoy peace and quiet. The facility was cozy, comfortablr, and had a nice kitchen so we could eat in when we didn't wish to fight the crowds (football weekend)
Super helpful hosts providing a great escape with everything you’d ever need in the very comfortable and clean cabin. It was a pleasure working with them before and during our stay!
The house and area were incredible, really patient hosts too. I hosted a family dinner, which meant several people coming and going, after neglecting to see that the listing said "no events." That is my fault and I'm very sorry for that. I appreciate the property owners for being kind towards us.
Pictures dont disappoint. House is very nice and clean along with the property. Owners are extremely friendly and helpful. This was our 2nd stay and definitely look forward to the next! Kids loved it and my dog loved it even more!!!
It was nice and quiet. The main house is very close to the vrbo which is a little misleading in the photos. The vrbo was clean and nicely maintained. For us, we prefer more space and solitude away from people. But overall, this is very nice.
Nice very well maintained guest house in wood area. Drive to Ann Arbor was easy. Visited several small towns nearby and found good food and wine. Host was easy to communicate with and made us feel so welcomed. Home was spotless! Would definitely stay again.
A MUST! Everything cited in the listing is accurate. Loved the pond, kayaking, chasing frogs. Saw turtles, deer and and eagles. Thoughtful, friendly hosts gave us exactly what we needed for a week away.
hazel s.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2025
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