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.

This updated review is for Cornman Farms' Thanksgiving offerings! It was just going to be us and we…read morewere headed out of town the day after so we wanted something easy and delicious. Check & check from Cornman Farms! The food was honestly so so delicious - we had the: *Thanksgiving Turkey (Our turkey is brined in thyme, sage, rosemary, garlic, shallots, juniper berries and black pepper then cooked sous vide for 24 hours to slowly develop the flavor, growing juicy and succulent along the way. The turkey is served semi-deconstructed with the turkey crown separated and wishbone removed. The legs, thighs and back meat are all hand-pulled for easy display and serving. This will be the most delicious turkey your family has ever tasted. ) - they had portions for 4 or 8 so we got the 4....it was PLENTY of food even though it didn't seem like it at first. No dry turkey for us this year as this was wonderfully succulent indeed! *Crookneck Squash Soup ( Crookneck squash is at its peak in late November and is our favorite choice for our creamy squash soup. Its deep orange color, sweet and nutty flavor is the perfect start to your Thanksgiving feast!) - Kind of like a butternut squash soup and this was sooo silky, luscious with a touch of sweetness. I was obsessed with this soup! *Crispy Stuffing (Our immensely flavorful and crispy breadcrumb stuffing is made with sage, thyme, rosemary, onion, garlic, celery and leeks. This stuffing is made with meat stock.) - my only complaint is that I should've ordered 2 of these!! This was so great - no soggy stuffing from Cornman! *Turkey Gravy - It came with a really great guide on re-heating and timing. So clutch and we followed it to a tee for a perfect Thanksgiving meal. I also will note - I forgot to order an item and THEN a week later, I asked to move up my pick up time. Each time, Tabitha responded IMMEDIATELY and was so kind about it. So shout out Tabitha! FYI - they moved the pick up location! It's actually fairly intuitive as it's now in the main barn. It was really nice that they had hot tea and coffee available for free as it was frigid out. What a nice touch. Will definitely be ordering again from Cornman Farms!

Happy ten year anniversary Cornman Farms!! What a fabulous space with wonderful food programming…read moreand a fantastically caring team. We had our "elopement" package wedding here and it was such a smooth and easy experience from start to finish, with an online portal to log communications and action items. The CMF team kept us organized with to do lists, and were quickly responsive to any questions. They were kind, courteous, and professional. Even though it is their day to day job, they really modeled the enthusiasm and care for our event as if it was just as special to them as it was to us! I love that the elopement package really included everything - florals, photography, dinner, cake, event coordinator, officiant, etc, so that we didn't have to really plan or figure out any outside vendors. The sit down dinner menu was curated with our input, featuring farm to table chef creations. Just an example of the level of customer service - my mother in law really loved the fennel fried broccoli we had with dinner. I messaged the team after our wedding on Instagram just noting that we loved it and wondering if they might share a hint on how it was prepared so we could attempt to recreate (and of course would have understood if they couldn't share any info)... they ended up emailing me the actual recipe and were glad we loved! Besides our wedding, we have also enjoyed visiting for their food pop ups! The fish and chips dinner is huge and tasty, and we have loved the pie and mash as well. They have a nice online shop where you can order food and beverage items to go as well as other merchandise. We also love that we can get a slice of our wedding cake (a classic Zingerman's flavor) from the bakehouse more or less whenever we want :). Overall, what makes this venue stand out the most is their people and their kindness in genuinely wanting people to have great experiences here. Highly recommend!

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.

I went here for a fundraiser. There is ample parking close to the building. It is a great place to…read morean event. You have a nice size room with plenty of space and setup. It was clean and the staff were attentive.

Lovely spot for casual dining. Surpri fly good for a golfing location. Outside seating on the patio…read morewith pleasant breezes as the full moon rose over the water made a perfect evening. Food: 5/5. We tried their grilled chicken sandwich, their 1/2 pound hamburger with cheese and bacon, and their club salad with dried cherries and pecans. All were done nicely and tasted yummy. We would highly recommend all 3 menu items. Service 5/5: The servers were so pleasant and friendly. Brit was super helpful. We were not rushed. The setting is lovely -overlooking the golf course and water. We didn't eat inside but the bar area where we ordered was clean and attractive and the patio where we ate had tables well spaced.

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!

I love these old train depot buildings and I find myself wishing that train travel was a bigger…read morepart of the US infrastructure today. This Victorian facility was actively used for about 100 years until the 1980s when Amtrak, which by then was the operator of most of the remaining US passenger train operations, decided to cease service to Chelsea. The effort to restore the building began in 1985 by concerned members of the community who formed the Chelsea Depot Association. They clearly have done a superb job. It now appears to function as an event venue for weddings, etc. It also remains a structure to admire on the exterior as well.

We needed a last minute venue to host a funeral luncheon. The Chelsea train depot was the perfect…read moreplace, even if you aren't "into" trains. Lucky for us, the man we were honoring was. Marsi was just wonderful to interact with. She was so helpful to help me plan around all the other things that were going on unexpectedly. The process of renting the space was easy and she able to email all the papers i needed and was quick to answer all my questions. I dont quite remember the capacity of the depot but we were able to set up many tables and chairs (that are provided in the rental). The kitchen area was large and cold and warm storage was available. We rented in the month of december and the depot was decorated lovely.

Remodel needed , bathrooms very dated . Just put a little money in the place! Very nice people thoread more

Upon arrival I was greeted by the owner Darlene. She is so friendly and personable. I went to my…read moreroom and looked at the window and seen the amazing view of a lake! There was plenty of patio furniture and picnic benches. I bought myself a sandwich and sat there and enjoyed the breeze! When I went back to my room there was hot water for a shower and I headed to sleep in a comfortable bed! Thank you Darlene for making me feel at home!

saw the manager Laura verbally assault a front desk worker and then disappear her into a closet…read more then saw the police investigate and the only person fired after was the other witness to the verbal assault. I shared what I saw with HR and was patronized. Please don't stay here - this place is understaffed and hostile.

Would you stay at a hotel where the nameplate at the front reception desk says "Idk google it."?…read moreThen look no further. Why work at a job where you would feel so annoyed with being questioned at a hospitals hotel front desk by customers, while working as a hospitals hotel front desk customer service representative, that you would feel so inclined to spend part of your work day and money sitting at the front desk looking for the perfect nameplate? To do what? Make a paying customer feel uncomfortable? I feel troubled that they have to put up such a wall to their customers for whatever personal reasons but mostly feel sorry for the customers. They are approachable but it's best to google it. You think they hide it when the big boss comes or do you think it matters? Scary. Hotel is inconvenient. Stayed there due to a long drive after appointment and we were like cool a hotel in the hospital! If you've ever been on an aircraft carrier or such think of it like that maze of going down three decks to find the ladder up four deck just to get to the other side of the bulkhead than you see what I mean. Closest parking is far and bringing anything is a ruck march THROUGH the hospital BUILDING to the Med Inn building. Smoking is off the whole campus. Cameras everywhere. Outdated and did I mention the nameplate? Housekeeping and breakfast people were alright I guess. You might want to spend your money where you know they have to act like they care... and do without some smart remark next to where you swipe your credit card. Getting a ride in and out to the hospital can be more relaxing and convenient since it would take less walking getting a ride from another hotel to the front of the hospital and off to your appointment then walking from med inn to most spots especially surgery.