We spent a couple nights at Stone Chalet, and are glad we did. It's about one mile from where…read moreTherese H. grew up, and near the homes of two other family members. More important to you, it's nestled in a beautiful neighborhood about one mile to most elements of the U of M central campus. So you can walk, if you're so inclined, and five to ten minutes in a car gets you to any number of important or interesting places. Parking is on the street, which turned out to be no problem, as there always were plenty of spaces near the entry sidewalk. Perhaps it's helpful to say that the Stone Chalet campus is the site of a former Unitarian church. That's how I remember it, driving/jogging by during student years. Therese remembers it was the site of piano recitals. Anyway, the former "main building" has been converted to an event center (we didn't spend much time there) and the former parsonage converted to guest quarters. Our room was Alice-in-Wonderland themed, spacious and cozy for an autumn visit. Breakfast was ordered via an app, with many choices, including gluten-free options for Therese. If you want a good and even inspiring conversation, seek out the owner Vincent, who can share some fascinating stories about real estate and his efforts to purchase, maintain, and make profitable the Stone Chalet property. We enjoyed our time here, and wish Vincent, Daisy, family and staff, all the best. Thank you, Stone Chalet.

Daisy & Ruby were incredibly attentive. They helped me every step of the way and made sure I knew…read moreexactly what was going on. This venue is a tight nit family and the perfect place for a small intimate wedding.

Joan is a wonderful, cultured, and exuberant woman who can give you much insight on Ann Arbor's…read morehistory, UM's football athletics program, and just about anything she collects (UM football memorabilia, miniature books, red items). She knows her way around so please feel welcomed to ask her for directions. Her cozy abode is quirky at first but you'll be drawn by the deep passion this lady has for these knickknacks. Home is well furnished: community bathroom, community kitchen, 3 bedrooms, and dining room (red room) for breakfast. Very clean and full of color. She cooks a pretty good "eggs in a basket" dish that's a scramble of eggs, asparagus, almonds, cranberries, and chicken/asiago cheese sausages. Croissant (so good!), coffee, tea, and orange juice is also available. She's very accommodating so don't be afraid to ask. The only issues we came across were the extra soft beds and fleece sheets that may be uncomfortable for some. Room's aren't too spacious but enough to house two people comfortably (but who stays in on a vacation?). She does have cats but they stay in her room and may roam in the breakfast area. I'm allergic to cats but they were not a problem for me at all. Please do keep the library bed and breakfast in mind the next time you come to Ann Arbor as her price is comparable and she'll make your experience a pleasurable memory!

I cannot say enough about the experience we had here. We admittedly called VERY late in the…read moreafternoon after a day of Antiquing. The owner, Joan Knoertzer, indicated that she was late for an appointment, but asked for a minute, then came back and told us to come by anyway! We arrive to a non-description residence covered with grapevines and trees on Mary Street, just off the busy corner of Packard and State. You could almost throw a rock and hit the Athletic Administration building we were so close! We parked on the street and walked up the curving steps to warmly greeted by a wonderful lady decked out in full Maize and Blue. This was just the beginning, as we entered which could best described as a bibliophile paradise crossed with a museum to all things Ann Arbor/ U of M. Climbing the steps, you first encounter the Poetry and Mystery Rooms, followed by a full Pullman kitchen and sitting area. If your into Ann Arbor's past, you'll find two great hanging lights from the old Pretzel Bell Restaurant, surrounded by books of all types. Last is the Tiny Book Room, which is filled with - you guessed it - tiny books. We had a great dinner later than night at Melting Pot (review forthcoming) and went to bed early and slept great. We woke up the next morning to amazing smells coming from downstairs, where we and another couple were greeted to fresh coffee, OJ, homemade pumpkin bread and pumpkin butter! This was followed by a fruit course and an amazing quiche. Mixed with a wonderful conversation, we felt like we were totally at home. Even the three cats, Kipling, Cinnamon and, well, I forget the third, treated us well. We then spent the next hour talking about everything books - we just didn't want to leave! Trust me, there is no better place to stay in AA, especially for the price and the food. Try it, you won't be sorry!

10 stars! Kathleen was a hostess far beyond our expectations. The place is impeccable, everything…read morefelt clean (I am a germaphobe). Kathleen even prepared us vegan breakfast two mornings in a row - and it was delicious. The location is wonderful - easy to walk to plenty of shops, restaurants and nature. We already want to go back. It was downright magical and I don't use that word lightly.

Our first time at a bed and breakfast and everything superseded our expectations. Katherine was so…read morewelcoming and made us feel like family from the moment we booked our reservation. Breakfast was unbelievable and I cannot wait to recreate it with the shared recipes. We enjoyed dinner within walking distance and a show at the Ark. Highly recommended and we can't wait to visit again!

Just got back from Parent's Weekend at Michigan and we stayed here with another couple. We were…read morevery busy during the day so we really just slept here and ate breakfast each morning. The beds were comfortable and everything was clean. Kathy, our hostess, gave us a menu when we checked in so she knew exactly what we would eat for breakfast. Kathy's presentation was colorful and the food was delicious. The location was super close to Main Street and getting to central campus and the Big House was easy. I highly recommend this bed and breakfast if you need a good home base while visiting your students or coming in to go to a game.

2 spacious, quiet and comfortable rooms. beautiful view on the park and a warm welcome with…read moredelicious breakfast. Walking distance to U of Michigan.

Our stay at The Burnt Toast Inn was delightful. We came to town for a night game and found her…read moreplace online. One amazing bed & breakfast! Sarah is quite the hostess and we loved Gus, the black lab. I enjoyed her conversation and hospitality and would love to come back.

I adore this place! Everything about it is so hospitable, from the feel of the rooms to the artwork…read moreon the walls and the splendid breakfasts. Sarah has created a place that gave me a lot of comfort in my exploring. Highly recommend.

This place is located on Huron St on the North side of the main campus…read more It has its own parking with one entrance/exit. There are 6 spots (see photo). This is a huge benefit because parking is very very limited around the Michigan campus. We stayed in the Laguna Beach room (see photo) which had minifrige, microwave, Keurig, and a hot plate in the cabinet. The room was comfortable and quiet. There is a small balcony to the right of the bed in the photo. But there is no view from that balcony. The owner was very nice and accommodating. There are snacks in the main kitchen. We did not eat the breakfast because we had to be on campus before 8am. Check out is 11am but we left our car parked until 3:30 when we left to go to the airport. Very good and convenient option when visiting Michigan.

Huge room, comfortable beds, parking, microwave + mini fridge. The host was wonderful too! Fun…read moretrinkets everywhere you look.

My sister and I stayed at Casa del sol for 2 weeks and we loved it! Marta is very helpfull and…read morefriendly! She gave us all information we needed about what to do and where to go. We had good time with her. The house is great! We felt like home there. There's a bus stop close and it's also easy to go to downtown by bike.

Spent the weekend at Casa Del Sol w/ my wife. Really enjoyed Marta's company. Compared to some of…read morethe other more expensive choices, this may be a more less-frills kind of place. (the cable wasn't working, but I didn't really care to watch) However, the room was comfortable, the neighborhood was pleasant and Marta's breakfasts were healthy and delicious. I actually ended up going on a bike tour with her, and she is really in shape for a lady her age. The decor was bright and cheerful- she has done a nice job with an older home. Check out the website so you know what it expect- its not a luxo-type of place, just a nice place to stay for a reasonable price with a really nice hostess.

Very friendly customer service. Very Clean room Awesome…read morefitness room Workout equipment in every room Handheld shower head!! Fresh food for breakfast with healthy options all made fresh to order

We stayed at the EVEN (our first and probably only time) for the University of Michigan's 2025…read moreParents' Weekend, Sept 12-14th. We booked the hotel months in advance due to the high demand and difficulty getting hotels for Parents' Weekend. Upon our arrival, the pool was closed and out of service, but the hotel seemed clean and our room (a "suite" -- a bedroom with a separate living room with a single bathroom in the bedroom, was necessary for us as our daughter stayed with us and used the pullout couch) was decent. It even (kind of oddly) had its own stationary bike and yoga equipment. First night was uneventful. The second night (Saturday, Sept 13th) was not. After a long day of pre-game activities with our student and his friends, then a big football game and then dinner, we retired to our hotel for a much needed night's sleep. However, at 11:45pm, we were shaken from our sleep by loud fire alarms urging us to evacuate (we assumed). We hastily dressed and went down to the lobby. There was no smell of smoke or evidence of a fire. Firemen were roaming around, although no one (not a fire representative nor anyone from the hotel addressed nor instructed the guests about what was happening. We all just assumed we needed to leave the hotel and wait outside in the parking lot. Finally at 12:15am, a man who was likely working at the hotel almost indecipherably said guests should go to the adjacent hotel across the parking lot and wait in their lobby which we did. Someone heard the cause may have been carbon monoxide but nothing was officially announced. At 1:20am, we were summoned to return to the hotel whereupon the same man from the hotel informed everyone that the hotel was unsafe to re-enter and stay inside overnight due to high levels of carbon monoxide. However we could quickly enter to retrieve our belongings and then exit again. And, the kicker was that were to find our own accommodations for the night -- at 1:30am in the morning, on Parents' Weekend. No assistance was offered. No inquiries about guest well-being nor apologies for any inconvenience. The whole situation was appalling. To this day, we are still waiting for the general manager to call us back, as promised, to discuss compensation. This is a horribly run establishment and I can't recommend anyone staying here. I would give it ZERO STARS if I could.

It's not cheap, and know what you're getting into but this rental house opportunity for a Frank…read moreLloyd Wright house is amazing for those interested in architecture, history, and just a unique one-of-a-kind experience. Pretty much everything including the furniture is original FLW and lovingly cared for across only 2 owners over the past 70+ years. It's only a few minutes from downtown Ann Arbor and yet within the house it feels like you're in the middle of nowhere not only surrounded by nature but part of it. Plan to spend some significant time in the house if you're staying here, and watch the squirrels, chipmunks, and deer outside that are often right by the windows or will stare at you since you're kind of in their wilderness environment. There are of course quirks about the house and rules given the significance of this FLW "Usonian" house and the costs to maintain and/or repair anything that might have issues. If you're a FLW fan or just like unique experiences definitely check out this house that can be rented through AirBnB or VRBO. There are 7 FLW houses in the U.S. which are available to rent as far as I know, and I'm going to say this is likely the best. Bravo!

I was looking for unique accommodation in Ann Arbor (other than middle-of-the-road corporate…read morehotels, very hard to find), when I found this unique Frank Lloyd Wright-designed vacation rental on V.R.B.O. So, I decided to book it for a couple days over the Labour Day weekend. The property owners were very nice to us, and made sure we were set for our sojourn in Ann Arbor. Renting this home is not for everybody, that's for sure. You have to put up with F.L.W.'s eccentric designs, and just go with the flow, and see the beauty of this particular home. For, the beds are not rectangular, more triangular. The bathrooms are small, the doors narrow (Mr. & Mrs. Palmer were petite people, as was F.L.W.). Living and dining rooms are spacious, yet, feature F.L.W.'s signature (hard) custom furniture, not exactly comfortable as more modern furniture we're all used to by now. The kitchen is quite small, but, workable for the simplest self-catering - don't expect a Viking range! Remember, this is a 50's home, pretty much left 'as is' in that decade of design. To conclude, one really must love architecture and design in order to make the most out of a stay here. Do not rent this property thinking it will be luxurious and modern by 2000's standards, this will be a big disappointment for you.