Summary:
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Meet Your Home Away from Home
This spacious two-bedroom side-by-side duplex unit is nestled on Ann Arbor’s West Side less than two blocks from Michigan Stadium and a quick ride to Central Campus & downtown Ann Arbor. With plenty of parking and a fenced-in back yard on the premises, this is the perfect spot for any getaway!
Enjoy high-speed Wi-Fi, an Amazon Fire smart TV, French Roast coffee pods + Keurig, Memory Foam beds, fresh linens, in-suite washer/dryer, Solimo bath products, and a fully-equipped kitchen. Message us if there’s anything we can help with!
Layout
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Our home has 2 bedrooms and a bathroom on the second floor. The kitchen and living room are on the ground floor. A picnic table is located in the backyard.
Arrive with Ease
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Enjoy a seamless check-in experience with keyless digital access. Check-in anytime that fits your schedule, after 3:00 pm. If you’d like an early check-in, shoot us a message the day before your stay. If no other guest is checking out, you’re welcomed to check-in anytime!
Rest in Comfort
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Sink into soft, plush memory foam mattresses, hypoallergenic down alternative microfiber comforter, crisp clean linens, and extra blankets for the winter in each of our bedrooms. Stay rested with blackout drapes in each bedroom.
Sleeping Arrangements
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In addition to the two queen beds, our space features a queen size pullout couch and a queen-sized air mattress! Plenty of extra linens and pillows are available to ensure groups of any size have a comfortable, restful stay.
Highlights
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- In-suite laundry
- High-speed WiFi
- Fully-equipped kitchen
- Central air conditioning
- Inspired, tasteful interior design
- 1,000 MBPS WiFi (Ethernet-accessible)
- Amazon Fire TV to connect to Netflix & your other favorite apps
Expectations
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99% of guests are visiting family, friends, on a work trip, or just exploring town. For anyone who intends to have a party, disturb the neighborhood, or in any other way violate our house rules, we want to make clear that:
We have a zero-tolerance policy for this. We have noise sensors that alert us if decibel levels pass a certain threshold, and we have unfortunately had to ask guests to leave for violating this rule. Being a good neighbor of the city and the block we are on is very important to us.
We have sensors to detect indoor smoking (nicotine and marijuana) and have an automatic $750 fine for violations, and have also had to ask guests to leave early for violating this rule.
Parking
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Our driveway fits up to two cars in tandem. Please park in the driveway on the left-hand side of the house as the right-hand side is for the property next door. Please ensure that vehicle tires are parked on the concrete pavers only.
There is no street parking directly outside our townhouse; however, if you have more than two cars and need extra parking, street parking is available on nearby streets.
Entry
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The unit is fully accessible via a YALE smart lock on the front door. To access, enter the code we provide in your reservation check-in instructions, and press the CHECK to unlock.
When leaving, enter that same code followed by the CHECK mark and the deadbolt will close.
Our Availability
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We are available whenever you need! Please feel free to reach out via the app or website you booked on with any specific questions. For any health emergencies, please dial 911. If a system malfunctions (i.e., hot water not functioning or a light has gone out), please send us a message on the app or website you booked on and we will be sure to address it in as short a time as possible (we usually respond within a few minutes). We also have handymen, electricians, plumbers, and landscapers with whom we work, so for any extenuating circumstances, we will happily bring them out to solve your issues post haste!
Extra Sleeping Arrangements
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Pullout Couch: Underneath the horizontal seat you will find two fabric handles. Pull them out from under the couch and raise up the extra mattress section from underneath the couch. Remove the couch pillows to make space for two!
Air Mattress: Stored in one of our closets, you will find a queen-size air mattress for additional sleeping space. Designed for camping, it’s extra-sturdy and provides a wonderful sleeping space for two. To inflate, please plug in the pump and wait for it to charge. Once the light on it is solid (not blinking), unplug the pump, insert the end into the air mattress, and flip the switch to inflate. You’ll find extra linens and towels in the pullout couch storage compartment as well.
Extra Linens: Underneath the chaise section of the couch you will find four bath towels and four hand towels, two pillows, a comforter, and two sets of sheets and two pillowcases.
Message us to schedule a quick call if you have any issues!
House Rules
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We love hosting folks, so we want to be as respectful as possible to our wonderful neighbors. Since we’re in a quiet neighborhood, we do ask that you follow a few easy rules:
- No parties & no overnight guests without prior approval. If you’re looking to host a small gathering, that’s probably ok but please let us know.
- Respectful, quiet volume, particularly after 9 pm.
- Please leave your shoes at the door.
- No pets please, as many of the guests we host have allergies.
- No smoking - also, don't discard your cigarettes in house trash cans. They get stinky.
- If you break or damage something, please let us know and arrange for its replacement or repair.
- Do not leave any food out that will attract uninvited pests. Our home is pest-free and we intend to keep it that way with your help.
Our Neighborhood
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Located directly across from Pioneer High School and an easy drive from I-94, our house offers immediate proximity to Michigan Stadium and all of the athletic facilities, including Yost Ice Arena, Chrisler Basketball Arena, and the Michigan Baseball Stadium. Downtown Ann Arbor, University of Michigan, the Michigan Hospital, and Kerrytown are only a few minutes away as well.
Within a mile:
- Downtown Ann Arbor
- Michigan Central Campus
- Michigan Law Quad
- Ross School of Business
- Pioneer High School
Under two-miles:
- University of Michigan Medical Center
- Kerrytown Neighborhood
- Zingerman’s Delicatessen
- Briarwood Mall
Our Recommendations
GROCERY & PRODUCE MARKETS
- Whole Foods Market (990 Eisenhower Pkwy.)
- Plum Market (375 N Maple Rd.)
- Argus Farm Market (325 W Liberty St.)
- Zingerman’s Deli (422 Detroit St.)
COFFEE & TEA
- Argus Farm Market (325 W Liberty St.)
- RoosRoast (117 E Liberty St. or 1155 Rosewood St.)
- Mighty Good (3010 Washtenaw Ave.)
- Drip House Coffee (1336 S Main St.)
BREAKFAST & BRUNCH
- Jefferson Market (609 W Jefferson St.)
- Zingerman’s Deli (422 Detroit St.)
- Angelo’s (1100 Catherine St.)
- Sava’s (216 S State St.)
- Cafe Zola (112 W Washington St. or 3030 Washtenaw Ave.)
- Aventura (216 E Washington St.)
BREWERIES & DINING
- HOMES Brewery (2321 Jackson Ave.)
- Wolverine State Brewing Co. (2019 W Stadium Blvd.)
- Frita Batido’s (117 W Washington St.)
- Aventura (216 E Washington St.)
- Blue Tractor (207 E Washington St.)
- Jolly Pumpkin (311 S Main St.)
Getting Around
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For public transportation, there are two key bus stops near the property. The first is located at the intersection of Edgewood & W Stadium Blvd. The second is located on S Main St. For that stop, turn left out of the property and take a left on S Main St. The stop is about two blocks north on S Main, just outside the football stadium.
