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Home Away From Home!

Family-friendly vacation home in Ann Arbor

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Ann Arbor is a haven for nature lovers and enthusiasts of the arts, and this sprawling ranch home puts you right in the heart of it. Only a short walk from Bird Hills Nature Area, this cozy retreat offers proximity to downtown Ann Arbor's many museums, live music venues like The Ark and Blind Pig, as well as numerous parks for hiking biking canoeing kayaking golf cross country skiing.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Home Away From Home!

Enjoy a sprawling ranch home in a quiet neighborhood, only a short walk to Bird Hills Nature Area with it's lovely nature trails.
Five minute drive into downtown Ann Arbor.
So much to do in Ann Arbor! Museums, Wolverine football, live shows at The Ark, Blind Pig, Comedy Club & more. Nature parks, hiking & biking, canoeing & kayaking, golf, cross country skiing... and much more!
Many restaurants, pubs & breweries to enjoy.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden

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  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

Return Cornhole game to three season room when not in use Shut off grill and outdoor gas fireplace gas tank at valve Do not sleep on decorative shams
Before leaving: Strip sheets & pillow cases and leave in laundry room Leave used towels & washcloths in bathroom hampers Load and start dishwasher.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Home Away From Home! Ann Arbor
Home Away From Home! Private vacation home
Home Away From Home! Private vacation home Ann Arbor

About the neighborhood

Newport, a neighborhood in Ann Arbor, is home to this vacation home. Ann Arbor Hands On Museum and Ann Arbor Art Center are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Nichols Arboretum and Exhibit Museum of Natural History at the University Of Michigan. Traveling with kids? Consider Yost Ice Arena and Leslie Science & Nature Center.
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What's nearby

  • Huron River - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • University of Michigan - 5 min drive - 4.6 km
  • U of M Hospital - 5 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Michigan Stadium - 7 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Briarwood Mall - 8 min drive - 13.1 km

Getting around

  • Ann Arbor Station - 5 min drive
  • Ann Arbor, MI (ARB-Ann Arbor Municipal) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Plum Market - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Knight's Steakhouse - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Gandy Dancer - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Chapala - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Home Away From Home! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Home Away From Home!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Home Away From Home!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Home Away From Home! located?

This family-friendly Ann Arbor vacation home is located in Newport, within 3 mi (5 km) of Huron River and University of Michigan. Ann Arbor Hands On Museum and Leslie Science & Nature Center are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Home Away From Home! Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 48 out of 51 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 51 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 51 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 51 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 51 reviews

9.8

Cleanliness

10

Location

10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Vicky G.

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

Great and convenient

The location was perfect to are need. We had a great time and were very comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keith H.

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

Great place to be in Ann Arbor!

Wonderful accommodations for the five of us. Very spacious and comfortable. The ping pong table was a big hit and we all slept comfortably. Great place to stay when you’re visiting Ann Arbor!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Monita S.

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

Spacious, clean and family feeling

Had a great stay with family! Spacious and clean! Great location for us to visit our college daughter, and invite her friends over!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

patricia w.

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

Aunt Julie’s birthday

House is very nice and comfortable, spacious , kitchen is equipped with everything needed. Myself and family ready enjoyed our stay at this house. I would stay here again when in this area.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon C.

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

Terrific stay

Great communication with owners. Delightful home to stay in with terrific Ann Arbor location. Will be back!!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Denise K.

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

Was really a home away from home

Lots of space throughout homeWas able to relaxTeally enjoyed the tv room w fireplace .Played some cornholeJeff and Diane were very accommodating We got there early they were still cleaning but let us drop a few things in the fridge ao it wouldnt spoil
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paula Jo L.

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

Wonderful stay!

The house, stocked with indoor and outdoor games for our kids, was a perfect fit. The ping pong table was a big hit, as were the lightning bugs in the backyard. When a severe thunderstorm caused a power outage at the house, the owners were very communicative and helpful...to the point of bringing over a generator! We all loved our stay there. Thank you, Jeff and Diane!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

joseph G.

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

Quality furniture, fixtures and hosts!

Stayed with a group of friends for an annual long -weekend -tune-fest. Played acoustic music and visited and had a great time. We cooked 7 meals and found that this place has every kitchen tool and utensil you could possibly need. And after you’ve had all the fun you can stand, the bedrooms are wonderfully comfy and roomy. This is our second time staying here and would love to come back next year. There is a huge back yard and deck - we didn’t use it this year but it’s nice to have it. Definitely worth every penny.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colette H.

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

Everything we needed!!

We were extremely happy with our week long stay! We had a 3 month old and a 20 month old with us and we were delighted that a high chair and washer/dryer were provided. The nice backyard was wonderful for the toddler! The adults in our group had a ping pong tournament on a couple of rainy days! The king bed suite (where the little ones stayed with their parents) was perfect as it was a quiet place for naps, away from the living area/tv. We cooked all of our own meals and the kitchen was well equipped! I would definitely recommend this lovely offering!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Mark D.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ann Arbor home

Our stay at Jeff and Diane’s property worked out very well for us. We were there for a surgery at University of MI hospital and we wanted a place near the hospital and had room for family members to visit. It filled the bill perfectly for us with 4 bedrooms and spacious dining, kitchen and living areas. Good place to prepare for the surgery and have time for recuperation after. The bonus for us was that the home is in a great neighborhood and is really close to the Huron River with some great trails to enjoy the area. We also enjoyed exploring Ann Arbor and learned a lot about the city environment and restaurants that we hadn’t seen in previous “just passing through “ visits in the past. Jeff & Diane were very good hosts and we would definitely utilize this property again.
Stayed 29 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph G.

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

Could NOT be better!!

Everything was at least as good as they showed in the pictures and , actually, it was BETTER than they could communicate with mere photos. We were a group of 8 older guys gathering to play acoustic music for 3 days and I can't say much about the area because we NEVER LEFT THE PROPERTY. And we were sorry come Sunday morning when we did have to leave. We LOVE this place and hope to come back often. We cooked all our meals and found everything we needed in the well-stocked kitchen. Jeff and Diane were very quick to respond to any questions --- we didn't have any problems but if we had, I'm sure they would have been right there to respond.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

John A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean, quiet, ranch style house in a great neighborhood.. Plenty of room and great backyard.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rob c.

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

Excellent stay

The house and yard were comfy and spacious! We recommend this property to anyone looking to take in the great city of Ann Arbor!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

tina k.

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

Spacious

We love this place. It has everything you need for a perfect stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric O.

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

Wedding in Pinckney

Good spot, hosts easy to work with and accommodating. Lots of space!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

tina k.

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

The best

Everytime I go to Ann Arbor we stay here, and Jeff and Diane never disappoint us! Great space
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Wonderful home! Clean, bigger than expected, and felt like home to stay there. The yard and deck in the back are beautiful and a real bonus! We loved our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very large property, fairly priced,
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joe J.

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

Wonderful Experience

Lovely property and very comfortable. Owner’s were wonderful and so kind.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carol L.

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

first rate

A wonderful place to stay. House is design and a way that the bedrooms are on one side and the living area on another. It is absolutely fully stopped and the owners were very responsive. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin L.

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

A fabulous Ann Arbor stay!

Lovely, spacious home; thoughtfully (and often luxuriously) equipped; well-located; hospitable, communicative hosts; reasonably priced. Our party of five included three generations - from 89 to teens -- and all found it a wonderful place to stay, and an excellent home base for Ann Arbor adventures. Thank you, thank you, thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

tina k.

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

Lovely House

Wonderful house.. close to downtown, ping ping, large table that whole family could sit at. Property owner very responsive. Looking forward to staying again. Would surely recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

craig c.

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

Perfect house perfect location

Immaculate, spacious, seamless, check-in, and checkout process. Very convenient to all the activities on campus. I highly recommend this property anyone visiting the University in Michigan. Go blue!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

tina k.

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

Met our first grandchild

Love this property. Lovely couple who Own it are quick to respond, and very sweet. This is our second stay and we will be back! Added bonus Michigan won the national while we were there! Last time they won was in 1997! Go Blue ❤️
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Our family stayed here together while we attended a wedding in Ann Arbor. The beds were comfortable with plenty of pillows and blankets. We stayed for four nights so used all the facilities:) We played ping pong and corn hole, sat on the front porch and back deck and did laundry. Loved the large kitchen and table where we could all sit together for meals. Loved the propane ourdoor firepit too. We sat around it on the last night watching the fireflies. My father has COPD on continuous oxygen so this was a wonderful place for all of us to gather with him. Thank you Diane and Jeff! We made memories that will last.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022