Original Frank Lloyd Wright Secluded Home With Tea House

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Origami chairs in Living Room - credit J. Haefner

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3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 52000 sq ft

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Parking available
Kitchen
Outdoor space
Free WiFi

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Ann Arbor, MI

University of Michigan
‪8 min walk‬
U of M Hospital
‪13 min walk‬
Michigan Stadium
‪6 min drive‬
Ann Arbor, MI (ARB-Ann Arbor Municipal)
‪11 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

Dining area

About this property

CALENDAR IS OPEN THROUGH NOVEMBER 30, 2025.

PLEASE NOTE:
House Rules are strictly enforced. There are no exceptions. A Short Term Rental Agreement will be provided and it must be completed, signed and returned within 24 hours, before a request can be accepted.
*Wedding ceremonies and/or wedding receptions are not allowed.
*No Children under the age of 6
*Additional rules and restrictions are noted under Rules and Policies

The Palmer House is a multilevel brick and cypress late period Frank Lloyd Wright house, the plan and design of which is based on the equilateral triangle. The house is sheltered by a long broad hipped roof with deep overhangs. The cantilever extending over the terrace is the most dramatic feature of the house. The open interior is fitted with Wright-designed furniture and built-in cabinetry. The Palmer house exemplifies Wright's open, American organic architecture in which all parts are related to the whole and are linked to the environment in an adaptation of form to nature.

In addition to the main house, there is a tea house located on the 2 acres of woodland surrounding the home. The Tea House includes a small kitchen and a bathroom. The Tea House is not available as a separate rental and is not available during the winter months. The Tea House is included with the rental of the Palmer House.

During your stay, please enjoy complementary tea and coffee, high thread count sheets, feather and non-feather pillows and organic shampoo and conditioner. We are committed to greening the earth and only use organic cleaning products, hand soaps, dish detergent, and laundry soap. Please be advised that there is no air-conditioning. Because the floors are concrete, the roof blocks direct sun, and the house is surrounded by very large trees, the house stays relatively cool.

Keywords: House

Property manager

Sue and Gary

Languages

English

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 13–17

No children under the age of 6

Events

No events allowed

Maximum of 10 people, including registered guests

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

We strictly enforce this policy.

Short Term Rental Agreement, sent out after your request, must be completed, signed and returned within 24 hours before your request is considered

Permission required for additional visitors. A maximum of ten people, including registered guests, permitted one time only during your stay

Two Night Minimum. Maximum stay is 14 nights. 5 overnight guests allowed. Booking through NOVEMBER 30, 2025.

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

Note from host: Maximum of 10 people, including registered guests

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 deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Ann Arbor

Located in Angell, a neighbourhood in Ann Arbor, this holiday home is in a rural area. University of Michigan Golf Course and Revel and Roll are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Nichols Arboretum and Exhibit Museum of Natural History at the University Of Michigan. Ann Arbor Hands On Museum and Yost Ice Arena are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing, and don't miss out on the ice skating.

Ann Arbor, MI

What's nearby

University of Michigan - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
U of M Hospital - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
Gerald R. Ford Library - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
Exhibit Museum of Natural History at the University Of Michigan - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
Michigan Stadium - 6 min drive - 4.3 km

Getting around

Ann Arbor Station - 6 min drive
Ann Arbor, MI (ARB-Ann Arbor Municipal) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

‪Joe S Pizza - ‬4 min drive
‪Michigan League - ‬4 min drive
‪Pinball Pete's - ‬4 min drive
‪Panera Bread - ‬4 min drive
‪Good Time Charley's - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Original Frank Lloyd Wright Secluded Home With Tea House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Original Frank Lloyd Wright Secluded Home With Tea House?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Original Frank Lloyd Wright Secluded Home With Tea House?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Original Frank Lloyd Wright Secluded Home With Tea House located?

Located in Angell, this holiday home is 1.3 mi (2.2 km) from Exhibit Museum of Natural History at the University Of Michigan and 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from University of Michigan. U of M Hospital and Nichols Arboretum are also within 2 miles (3 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

linda p.

8 May, 2023

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

Lovely stay!

It was delightful to experience this Frank Lloyd Wright home and tea house! Wonderful stay.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

David D.

23 Jul, 2024

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

Dream come true

Best birthday gift ever! The Palmer house surpassed all expectations. As a lifelong admirer of FLW a stay enables one to step back in time and experience a simpler lifestyle. Surrounded by original furnishings, no distractions and united with nature as it was meant to be.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kyle J.

19 Feb, 2023

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

Palmer house

We enjoyed our stay

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carol X.

16 May, 2024

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

Comfortable Museum

Our graduation celebration weekend in Ann Arbor was made even better by our stay at the Frank Lloyd Wright designed Palmer House. The historic house, so unique and meticulously maintained, was comfortable even though it felt like we were in an architectural museum. The grounds with the tea house and many hidden paths were beautiful. Our only complaint and it is a small one, is that the interior lighting could be better – it is very dark at night so more lamps in all the rooms, especially the living area, would make reading or playing any games doable.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill K.

22 Jun, 2023

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

Extraordinary

The property is gorgeous! The hosts were responsive, helpful and welcoming. Everything was perfect. It was an incredible opportunity and privilege to stay at the historic place. Also, Ann Arbor is very close with places to eat and shop.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas C.

22 Jul, 2023

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

Great for any Frank Lloyd Wright fan!

Once in a lifetime opportunity live up to all expectations. Thank you!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jess H., Roanoke, Virginia, USA

5 Jun, 2023

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

Awe-inspiring!

Having the opportunity to stay at this Frank Lloyd Wright property was so amazing! The house highlights so many Usonian elements, and we felt transported. The grounds are also beautiful. We enjoyed the tour when we arrived, and we had warm communication with the host the entire time. We will back to enjoy the home in another season!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patricia J M.

6 Aug, 2018

One of a kind peaceful retreat

A bucket list kind of experience. Sue and Gary provided a lovely tour and history of the home on our arrival, pointing out it’s uniqueness. Then left us to relax and immerse ourselves in our surroundings.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Emily K.

30 Dec, 2021

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

Family weekend

My husband, and three children (two in college, one in high school) enjoyed a weekend in this amazing Frank Lloyd Wright house to celebrate my 50th birthday. We were impressed how well preserved the house, fixtures, and furniture were. We also enjoyed reading the books and magazines in the house that feature and discuss FLW works, and the Palmer House specifically. Thanks for a great experience!

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Katie F.

8 Apr, 2023

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

Very unique experience

We are Frank Lloyd Wright fans, and this house did not disappoint! It is such a unique experience to be able to stay in one of his homes and really take in all the features and details. Sue and Gary gave a lovely tour of the property when we checked in. This house is not kid friendly, it is a museum, but it was more than we could’ve imagined. It was only 2 of us staying here but there is plenty of space for more people, and the odd shaped beds really add to the homes charm! 10/10 would recommend!

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Britny K.

21 Feb, 2021

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

Enchanting and Inspiring

My husband and I spent a winter weekend in the Palmer House and it exceeded our expectations. As the other guests have said, it was a truly immersive experience and the perfect way to fully understand FLW and his vision. Sue and Gary gave us a thorough tour but otherwise stayed out of our way so we could enjoy the property in solitude. Ann Arbor is the bomb and we got to see tons of other unique mid-century homes on the A2 Modern driving tour. Super cool!

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

23 May, 2023

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

A wonderful experience, especially for FLW fans.

We are so grateful that Sue & Gary Cox (and their son) are able to make this masterpiece available to experience! It must be a very difficult task to keep it in almost original condition. The Tea House and the paths around the property (it’s on 3 lots) were an added bonus. As a place to stay, you have to be able to make some minor compromises. Finding light switches and how to open some drawers and cabinets can be a challenge. The corridor, bedroom and bathroom entries are narrow. The beds are oddly shaped (truncated parallelograms?). There is internet, but no TV’s. Highly recommended for anyone that wants to experience Frank Lloyd Wright’s genius (and quirks).

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Markham H.

4 Jan, 2021

Liked: Location

Disliked: Check-in

Wonderful house, some very unwelcome surprises

My wife and I stayed the weekend to celebrate our wedding anniversary. The house and property and location are all wonderful. We loved our time in the house and have nothing but great things to say about the space and appointments. It's all special and memorable. Unfortunately, we can't give a more enthusiastic review because of two significant issues that both took place when we arrived. Unbeknownst to us before our arrival, the tea house on the property was undergoing a roof repair/replacement. When we arrived, a roofing truck filled with trash was parked at the end of the driveway and another was parked in the driveway. Roofing shingles and building materials were stacked up under the carport, workers were around, and their equipment was all over the place. Considering this visit and house were both a surprise for my wife, and one I'd been planning for a few weeks, this was not the magical scene I was hoping for when we pulled up. To make matters worse, Sue and Gary, who are caretakers of the property and parents of the owners, did not offer much of an apology or even an explanation until I asked what was going on. The workers soon cleared out and made most of their tools and materials scarce, but only after I made it clear I was put off and didn't want to look at their tarps and tools and equipment all weekend. The truck filled with trash spent the weekend at the foot of the driveway, and our view of the woods and teahouse included the blue tarps covering it and the roofing materials around it. At the very least, I think I should have been notified ahead of time that work was being done on the property. Gary and Sue told me the workers were meant to be gone by the time we arrived, but it was clear they hadn't made any attempt to get to the property early to make sure all was in order for our arrival. The second issue had to do with pandemic safety. When we came to the door, Gary was inside and took a moment to locate and put on his mask. Sue emerged a few minutes later from one of the back bedrooms with her mask around her neck. She put it on as she gave us a tour of the house, during which she touched half the light switches and faucet handles and cabinets in order to demonstrate how they work. She did not wear gloves for any of this. To my wife and I, all of this was a little shocking. We expected that the space would have been professionally cleaned, and that no one would be in it immediately prior to our stay. That was not the case.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kevin S.

10 Aug, 2024

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

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary R.

2 Nov, 2022

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

Heaven!

For a Frank Lloyd Wright enthusiast, living in one of his works of art is an opportunity that doesn’t come along very often. Seize this opportunity! A masterfully built, beautifully kept home that is so quiet that it feels like a sanctuary! My soul was deeply touched and soothed. I can’t say enough…

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth M.

23 Sept, 2022

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

Amazing building - unique experience

Articheture is amazing. So unique from typical vacation spot areas. If you want a quiet place to relax and recoup. Stay here.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Leslye H.

4 Sept, 2022

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

Amazing Opportunity

We have visited many FLW properties, but this was our first stay in one. It was a unique chance to live the beauty and challenges of his design. The Great Room and the vistas were breathtaking; the kitchen surprisingly pleasant and functional. We will not be purchasing any parallelogram shaped beds any time soon, but appreciated how they fit into the bedrooms. The hosts provided a terrific tour upon arrival. A great experience!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Drew I.

6 Aug, 2022

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

Exactly what you hope

Fantastic experience. The tour at check-in really heightened the stay. Remote and peaceful way to enjoy Ann Arbor.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Margit A.

8 Jun, 2022

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

Absolutely wonderful

Loved the Frank Llyod Wright house. What a wonderful experience it was to live for 2 1/2 days in this 1952 house. Despite the age, it was well maintained. The kitchen had every gadget available, from dishes to pots and pans, coffee maker, microwave, etc. Beautiful experience. Thank you.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nathan B.

4 Jun, 2022

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

A one of a kind experience.

Quiet, tranquil and oozing with inspiration. An amazing retreat for Frank Loyd Wright enthusiast.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Casey G.

29 May, 2022

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

Perfect Experience

Staying at The Palmer House was a once in a lifetime experience. Gary and Sue are amazing and knowledgeable hosts who give a wonderful tour at check in (watch for the trick with the utensil drawer). The home and tea house are exquisite with original furnishings and being able to stay in the home is magical. The views are even better than pictured on the secluded, wooded lot. After visiting many of Frank Lloyd Wright’s homes and buildings it was incredible to have time to appreciate the harmony of this home at our own pace.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robert Michael H., FRANKLIN

13 Mar, 2022

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

Learning experience

The home and the property were pretty much what we were expecting. Learned a lot about F.L.W. and got to see many of those things first hand. Nice to get away from T.V. for a bit. The furnishings were not very comfortable, but the whole experience was very relaxing.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan M., Harrisburg, PA. USA

10 Mar, 2022

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

Palmer House

Wonderful opportunity to enjoy a unique experience in an original Frank Lloyd Wright designed home.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ryan W.

24 Jan, 2022

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

No right angles

What a great experience. The palmer house allowed us to step away into a beautifully secluded area while being close enough to home to meet any emergency. We were able to relax and take a look at things from a different angle. The managers were very pleasant, informative and easy to communicate with while also giving us our privacy and freedom to move about.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Leslie M.

22 Jan, 2022

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

Delightful and Relaxing

Unique, genius design, serene setting. This was a quiet, relaxing getaway, close to home. It was dreamy to be able to live in the home even if it was for just a couple nights. The FLLW library and tea were an extra treat.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

About the host

Hosted by Sue and Gary

We currently live in San Francisco and purchased the house in March 2009. Jeffrey Schox, who is a San Francisco patent attorney, spends several weeks a year in Ann Arbor. When he is not in Ann Arbor, the Palmer House will be available for rent as a guest house and as a meeting location. Kathryn is a yoga teacher and plans to offer both public and private classes in the house a few times a year. Jeff's parents, Sue and Gary Cox are the caretakers of the house.

Why they chose this property

We both graduated from the University of Michigan and while attending school, frequently went on long walks or runs with the Palmer House as our destination. Jeffrey has been a fan of Frank Lloyd Wright since an early age growing up outside of Detroit and Kathryn became a fan while attending the Art Institute of Chicago and exploring the suburbs of Chicago.