Summary:
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Meet Your Home Away from Home
This spacious five-bedroom duplex (both units!) on Ann Arbor’s west side is a quick walk to Ann Arbor, Michigan Central Campus, and the Big House! Three bathrooms, parking for two on the premises. The perfect spot for any gathering or getaway!
Enjoy high-speed WiFi, Amazon Fire smart TV, French Roast coffee pods + Keurig, Memory Foam beds, fresh linens, in-suite washer/dryer, Solimo bath products, and two fully-equipped kitchens. Message us for anything we can help with!
Layout
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Our home is a duplex and there are a few steps to enter through the common door. Once inside, there is a door to the left that has a half bath on the main floor along with the kitchen and living room. The lower level has 2 bedrooms and a bathroom. The other unit's door is located on the right where you will go up a set of stairs to enter the space. The second floor has 2 bedrooms and a bathroom along with a kitchen and a living room.
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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Sleep up to 16 people comfortably. In addition to the five queen beds, our space features two living rooms, each with a queen size pullout couch and a queen-size 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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- Private balcony
- In-suite laundry
- Fully-equipped kitchen
- Inspired, tasteful interior design
- 100 MBPS WiFi (Ethernet-accessible)
- Amazon Fire TV to connect to Netflix & your other favorite apps
Please note: This house doesn’t have central AC, but stays cool during summer with portable + window air conditioning units and extra fans.
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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Located directly on N 7th Street, our driveway fits two cars for this house but directly up the street about three blocks, you’ll find free street parking next to a park at Willow & 7th.
Entry
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The unit is fully accessible via a YALE smart lock at the front door. Enter the unique code we'll provide you the week before your stay begins, and press the CHECK to unlock.
When leaving, enter your code and press the CHECK to lock the door.
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 Couches: 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: To inflate the queen-sized air mattress, plug in the pump to the wall and allow it to charge. It can take up to 30 minutes to charge so please plug it in a little while before using it. Unplug the pump from the wall charger and insert the end with the “INFLATE” label into the flap on the mattress.
To deflate, open the flap on the mattress and allow the air to release. Roll up the air mattress and put it back in the storage bag, along with the pump and the charger.
Extra Linens: Underneath the chaise section of the couch you will find four bath towels and four hand towels, four pillows, a comforter, and extra sets of sheets and pillowcases for the couch and air mattress.
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 a short walk from beautiful downtown Ann Arbor, this full duplex is conveniently situated right at the N 7th Street & W Huron Street intersection, allowing easy access to all that Ann Arbor has to offer! The house also provides close proximity to Michigan Stadium (10 min drive) 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
- Zingerman’s Delicatessen
- Michigan Central Campus
- Kerrytown Neighborhood
Under two-miles:
- Michigan Law Quad
- Ross School of Business
- University of Michigan Medical Center
- Michigan Stadium
Our Recommendations
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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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The house is at the intersection of N 7th Street (the main north/south thoroughfare on the west side) and W Huron street, which is one of the main east/west arteries to and from Ann Arbor. There are two bus stops on either side of W Huron street just a few steps away from the house going to and from Downtown AA and University of Michigan's transportation center.
Message us to schedule a quick call if you have any issues!
