Secluded home-away-from-home with cook's kitchen, serving Ann Arbor & Ypsilanti

I don't know which I love more - traveling and staying in VRBOs or hosting guests in my own VRBO at Hillside Manor! I love the sharing economy and participate in any way I can. I also love meeting people, hearing their stories, hosting, serving, exploring, and going on adventures.

On the home front, I enjoy every aspect of hosting - communicating with guests, helping to plan outings in the area, recommending restaurants and hikes, preparing the rooms, renovating the house, tending the garden, and listening to feedback to make this a most enjoyable stay.

I work as the head of HR for a Detroit-based IT company called Macro Connect Mondays, Wednesdays, & Fridays, and I work at home on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

My travels have brought me to many National Parks. I'm currently working toward the goal of visiting all 50 states by my 50th year! I have 12 left and 3 years. I've also visited countries such as Greece, Italy, Austria, Belgium, Germany, Amsterdam, Spain, Honduras, Ecuador, & Peru. Suffice it to say, I love to travel!

I'm a total foodie, a yogi, a reader, writer, and photographer, a gardener, a cook, a musician (trumpet), and real estate investor. Can't wait to meet you and talk about life, food, and travels. Namaste.

I bought this property in August of 2021 specifically to turn it into a vacation rental It is a tri-level with a first floor that is perfect for me, so I'm onsite to care for the house and make sure it always feels like home.

The Golfside neighborhood is quiet and family-friendly with lots of dogs walking their owners! It will feel like a getaway for you and it will feel very safe. We can park on the street in my neighborhood, which is helpful too!

Hillside Manor is 15 minutes from Michigan Stadium, so a nice getaway from the craziness of downtown Ann Arbor on game days. It's also minutes from Washtenaw Golf Course, which is beautiful. Eastern Michigan University and Ypsi's Depot town are under 10 minutes away. There is a fresh grocer, Fresh Thyme Market, down the street, and ample hiking opportunities in Ypsil, Ann Arbor, and Pittsfield Township, mostly 10-15 minutes away.

There is a walking path by a creek just down Hillside Drive, where you can walk for 30 minutes in a forested area - out and back, so you don't get lost!

This will feel like a retreat of sorts and is for those who want to feel at home away from home. If you like to cook - bonus - you should have everything you need to make an awesome meal!

In the warmer months, there is a hammock out front There is also a brick fire pit and charcoal Weber Grill in the back with seating for 4-6.

The fire-pit comes with hot dog / marshmallow skewers and fire starter material. I most often have treated wood you can use that burns easily.

In the winter snow season, the front yard is on a hill and great for sledding for younger kids. There are four blue saucers in the screened in porch (that doubles as my gardening shed (for now).

The comments in reviews that stand out the most is how much my place feels like home and that I've thought of every detail and have lots of extras. I love communicating with guests, and providing outstanding service. You will likely feel this.

I also love to promote the area, so I offer suggestions for hikes, local kayaking, great restaurants, and unique local experiences. If you look for Brick & Cedar Homes and Hillside Manor online, you'll likely find my blog with many posts about dining, drinking, and exploring the area!