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A Country Home in the City of Ann Arbor

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A living room with a white sofa, a painting of a coastal town, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a patterned rug.
A house with a front porch, a garage, and a yard covered with fallen leaves.
A small, single-story building with a dark exterior and a white door. There is a small porch area with a few steps leading up to the entrance. The surrounding area has fallen leaves on the ground and a gravel path leading to the building.
Interior
A living room with a piano, patterned chairs, a small table, and a ceiling fan.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • 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
    Close to University of Michigan
Sleeps 8•4 bedrooms•4 beds

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Ann Arbor, MI
  • Place, University of Michigan
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Yost Ice Arena
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Michigan Stadium
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Detroit, MI (DTW-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Single Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

TV Room

1 Double Sofa Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Farmhouse Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

A Country Home in the City of Ann Arbor

A Country Home in the City of Ann Arbor

This charming brick ranch provides about a half acre of play space encircled by trees on almost all sides. There is room to run here if you are looking to play a game of frisbee or catch before the big game at the Big House, which is only 1.5 miles exactly south east of the stadium. Perfect for a fall or spring walk to the game or the spring graduation. You are also less than a mile walk to the Ann Arbor famous Roos Roast Coffee Shop. In addition to delicious, locally roasted coffee, they also have great pastries to top off your morning breakfast. Venue is only a mile away in case of any last minute game day tail gaiting or cooking needs. Venue has it all, including Michigan craft beer and wine as well as a huge bar and restaurant. Across the street is REVEL and ROLL, a Dave and Busters’ like bowling alley complete with the video games on a huge scale for any families looking to have a good time.

Our cozy home has a couch and tv in the basement, and a flat screen tv in the guest room. We have 2 full baths, and four bedrooms which can comfortably sleep eight. Room 1 has a twin; Room 2 offers a twin; Room 3 is the master with queen and lastly the guest room has a pull out queen futon. However, if you want to add more to your party, an air mattress can be provided for the living area or basement. Additionally, there are two couches capable of sleeping 1 each. The bright and airy galley kitchen was recently updated and our dining table seats four. Lastly we have an amazing Irish pub themed bar in the basement, perfect for your party to sit, talk and reminisce about the game or prepare for the game. A speaker is provided to enjoy music to.

Why tailgate anywhere else when our back deck with gas grill and patio furniture will give you that outdoor comfort that you are looking for on game days? Enjoy the fire pit on cool nights while relaxing in the quiet of a property that offers you country charm in a medium sized cosmopolitan city!

Small gatherings acceptable, but house parties are not allowed.

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House Rules

Check in after 12:30 PM
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

Property # 1117024vb
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Ann Arbor

Located in Ann Arbor, this holiday home is in the city centre. Cobblestone Farm and University of Michigan Museum of Art are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Law Quadrangle and Kempf House Museum. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Michigan Stadium or Crisler Center. Practise your golf swing on a nearby course, or enjoy other activities in the great outdoors, such as ecotours and cycling in the area.
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Ann Arbor, MI

What's nearby

  • University of Michigan - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Buhr Park - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Yost Ice Arena - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Michigan Stadium - 5 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Crisler Center - 5 min drive - 2.9 km

Getting around

  • Ann Arbor Station - 14 min drive
  • Ann Arbor, MI (ARB-Ann Arbor Municipal) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Olive Garden - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Hazel Coffee Co - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪P.F. Chang's China Bistro - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Buffalo Wild Wings - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is A Country Home in the City of Ann Arbor pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at A Country Home in the City of Ann Arbor?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at A Country Home in the City of Ann Arbor?

Check-in begins at 12:30 PM.

What time is check-out at A Country Home in the City of Ann Arbor?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is A Country Home in the City of Ann Arbor located?

Located in Bryant Pattengill East, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Revel and Roll, University of Michigan and Michigan Stadium. Buhr Park and Eberbach Cultural Arts Center are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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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

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brian P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent location for all Ann Arbor has to offer but especially for sporting events.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Vince S.

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

Great stay in AA

Would definitely stay again. Place had everything we needed, was well kept, clean, plenty of space/beds, and the bar/TV downstairs was great place to chill
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kevin L.

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

Comfortable Ann Arbor Home

The home was very neat, clean and cozy with everything we needed for a great stay in Ann Arbor. The neighborhood is quiet and close to many University buildings which was convenient for my daughter's graduation weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Eric M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a MOST WONDERFUL experience! The property was exactly as described, and super convenient - a 20 min. walk to The Big House! Great amenities, patio with grill and huge backyard, along with super cool basement, made it the ideal spot to have a few friends visit. Plenty of bedrooms, Very comfortable. Lovely ambiance and cozy, family vibe.Host was excellent - very communicative and flexible. Plenty of restaurants close, and only a short drive into downtown Ann Arbor.No issues at all - I’d give this property and host 6 out of 5 stars if I could! I’d stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andrea S.

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

Great graduation stay

We had three generations staying together and we were all very comfortable and loved the backyard! We had a bbq after graduation and we had such a great time with the fire pit and on the trampoline . Perfect location to be near the Big House. And the neighborhood was cute and quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ria d.

house with cats

great place, host very helpful, walking distance to nice coffee shop and restaurants. Would come back.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Jul, 2021
Thank you for the kind review Ria. Glad you enjoyed your stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dan M.

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

Graduation

House was very comfortable for a family of 5 - enjoyed the pub in the basement. Very good location for U of M events.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rachael T.

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

Simply perfect

From booking, to details before we arrived, to restaurant recommendations, to the coffee and bubbles provided, to the actual property, everything was perfect. Next time we stay in Ann Arbor we hope to stay here again. Go blue!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kevin M.

Great stay close to the Big House!

We stayed here for the Michigan / Penn State weekend November 1-4, 2018. There were 5 of us, all adult men, and there was plenty of room and beds for the weekend without feeling cramped. Only like a mile or mile and a half walk to the stadium with places (CVS, Lucky's Market, Stadium Liquor, etc.) to stop on the way if you needed anything. Allen, the owner, was great to work with and very responsive to any questions that we had. There's also a brewery, Pileated Brewing, within walking distance, but we didn't know it was there until we were walking back from the stadium so we didn't get a chance to try it out. They do have 2 cats that stay at the house when you are there. One is super friendly and the other we barely saw. So if you are allergic or don't like cats, you may not want to stay here.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Martha B.

Great Property - Exactly how presented

We had a great time at this property - it was exactly what we needed as we didn't hang out in the house often and it had all the necessities we needed. Cats were great and friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Dale H.

Good place to stay in AA

Allen & Jess are good hosts, helpful & accessible. The property is as described, clean and comfortable. Older residential area not near downtown but grocery, restaurants, etc. are nearby. We we able to work through a few first time glitches. We would stay there again so give them a try if you need a place in Ann Arbor. Must like cats!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2017

About the host

Hosted by Allen Porter

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Our family has a love of traveling and are big fans of this area. We have been in Ann Arbor for over 15 year years and see it as our one and only home. Our kids love it here and so do we.

Why they chose this property

This is a unique property that has 1 full acre to relax in and enjoy nature. The entire street has one acre for each property making it seem more rural than one would expect. We have new appliances and four 4 bedrooms capable of sleeping 7-8 and two couches that can handle two more sleepers if extra space is needed. This house also has a touch pad to access the front door very easily. Our basement has a bar and living are capable of handling a good number of guests. If your party is bigger this will come in handy! Newer appliances make it feel more modern with a touch of rustic when you see the basement.

What makes this property unique

As mentioned it is situated 1.5 miles from the UM football stadium as well as the basketball venue. Grocery stores nearby (Kroger) as well as local market stores give you many options to shop from. If you are here for the big game, it is an easy 1.5 mile walk with restaurants to stop along the way. This includes a large bowling alley with a huge arcade for the kids. If you are feeling like being outdoors for the game is you thing, we also have a camper that you can plug into the house and watch the game under the camper awning.

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