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UPDATED 2024 Furnished Guest House near Ann Arbor with beautiful views of pond.

Waterfront guesthouse in Milan with a water park

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Exterior
Exterior
Pond view from the rear of the Guest House
Pond View from West Side
Private side yard

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
NZ$261
avg per night

Explore the area

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  • Place, Briarwood Mall
  • Place, University of Michigan
  • Place, Michigan Stadium
  • Airport, Detroit, MI (DTW-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County)

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Dining area
The current price is NZ$264
avg per night

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About the area

Milan

Located in Milan, this guesthouse is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Pine View Golf Course and Cinemark Ann Arbor 20 and IMAX are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Ford Lake and Huron River. Monroe County Fairgrounds and Russell Stover Candies are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with power boating and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hunting.
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What's nearby

  • Eastern Michigan University - 24 min drive - 27.1 km
  • Briarwood Mall - 24 min drive - 38.9 km
  • University of Michigan - 25 min drive - 38.5 km
  • Michigan Stadium - 29 min drive - 42.1 km
  • U of M Hospital - 29 min drive - 42.4 km

Getting around

  • Ann Arbor Station - 33 min drive
  • Ann Arbor, MI (ARB-Ann Arbor Municipal) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Little Brown Jug - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Hardee's - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Next Door Lounge - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬14 min drive

About this property

UPDATED 2024 Furnished Guest House near Ann Arbor with beautiful views of pond.

2024 RENOVATION AND UPDATES COMPLETE!

The Space: Neat and Clean 900 sq. ft. amply furnished guest home sits on over 20 largely wooded acres with beautiful views of small private 1.5 acre pond with sandy beach. Ann Arbor, U of M, Detroit Metro Airport, Cabela’s, Milan Dragway, Splash Universe, CleanWater Beach, and Historic Downtown Monroe – all within a twenty minute drive.

Guest Access: Guests make this hideaway home your very own vacation hotspot! Whether looking to stay and relax or plan to be on the go – this place is convenient with ample parking (even with toys in tow)

Interaction with Guests: The friendly hosts live in the main house on the property with their two dogs and have their own personal areas. They are available as needed but are not guaranteed to be on site at all times. Arrangements can be made for late/early check-in directly with hosts prior to arrival. Upon request Hosts are happy to provide guests their recommendations and referrals for area activities and events.

Neighborhood: Safe, secluded country setting on a paved road. The neighbors include wild turkeys, deer and the occasional blue heron. Sorry, No Hunting Permitted on the property.

Getting Around: Close to US 23, I-275 and I-94. Twenty minutes to Ann Arbor and Detroit Metro Airport, Less than an hour to Michigan International Speedway, Greektown, MotorCity, and MGM Grand Detroit Casinos and Hollywood Casino in Toledo. Enjoy Michigan Golf at any of the area courses including nationally recognized Eagle Crest Golf Course. Canoe or Kayak the River Raisin.

Other Things to Note: This home is a well-kept dog friendly vacation rental and pet owners are expected to exercise consideration. Please do not allow pets on the furniture/beds – a large crate is available upon request. Pets are not permitted to free roam the property and are not to be left outside unattended. Pet owners are required to clean-up all doggie “business” and properly dispose of. Your dog is welcome to enjoy a walk on the beach or through the trails with you, but please refrain from using the home’s bath towels for wet and muddy dogs. Please bring your own PAWS towels.

Being in the country this home is on a well and septic system. No laundry facilities, no garbage disposal and no dishwasher. The water system is adequate and has good water pressure and there is always a fresh provision of bottled water for drinking in the refrigerator upon arrival.

About This Listing: This vacation rental is located in a quiet rural community twenty miles southeast of Ann Arbor. It is nestled amongst 20+ wooded acres and has a beautiful, 1.5 acre pond that gives visitors that “away from it all” feeling, while still remaining reasonably close to everything. The home itself has a roomy full size bath with tub/shower and ample bath linens with most necessities available in case guests discover they’ve left something behind. The home has a full kitchen and separate dining area. Full kitchen features: common kitchen utensils, cook ware, coffee pot, toaster and dinner service for four. Each bedroom has a queen bed and sleeps two. The living room area comfortably seats 4-5 and basic antenna/cable is included as is internet access. The entry/foyer has a small desk, daybed and additional room for storage. Outside during warm weather seasons, guests will find a barbeque grill and patio set to sit and enjoy the sun and fresh country air. Guests can watch the sun set and keep warm on the chilly nights and roast marshmallows alongside their own private fire pit. This little vacation hide away has something for everyone.

Amenities

Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Parking available

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 3 total)
No Cats
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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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a deadbolt lock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

Frequently asked questions

Is UPDATED 2024 Furnished Guest House near Ann Arbor with beautiful views of pond. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 3 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at UPDATED 2024 Furnished Guest House near Ann Arbor with beautiful views of pond.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at UPDATED 2024 Furnished Guest House near Ann Arbor with beautiful views of pond.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is UPDATED 2024 Furnished Guest House near Ann Arbor with beautiful views of pond. located?

Situated on the waterfront, this guesthouse is within 12 miles (20 km) of Pine View Golf Course, Ford Lake and Old Mill Museum. Huron River and Riverside Arts Center are also within 16 miles (25 km).

Reviews

UPDATED 2024 Furnished Guest House near Ann Arbor with beautiful views of pond. Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 127 out of 130 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 130 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 130 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 130 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 130 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
The quiet and peaceful setting was perfect for a weekend retreat away from the normal busyness and stress of life. The guest house was clean and comfortable with everything we needed. Thank you for such a wonderful setting for a quiet weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann W.

Great place to stay!

Wonderful place, quiet and relaxing. Loved the campfire area and pond. I would highly recommend this cottage.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Ben W.

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

A+

The place was just what we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mishelle R.

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

Great secluded family getaway

Everything we needed for a great time! Clean, well-stocked, comfortable. Our kids had so much fun playing on the beach and in the pond.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen L.

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

Lovely Quiet and dog friendly!

Nice very well maintained guest house in wood area. Drive to Ann Arbor was easy. Visited several small towns nearby and found good food and wine. Host was easy to communicate with and made us feel so welcomed. Home was spotless! Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen F.

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

Home away from home

House was very clean, and comfortable. The area was serene and quiet with a pond in the back, and nature trails. The house even had Halloween decorations. The hosts though
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

VALERIE W.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place

Everything was perfect! The most comfortable beds ever. Anything you forgot to bring was there. Will be back next year
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Molly Jo S.

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

Kind hosts, welcoming space

Jill and Michael were thoughtful, helpful, responsive hosts who accommodated our travel needs. The space was quiet, and we especially appreciated the walking paths near the pond and through the Forest next to the house. The location was convenient to Ann Arbor and surrounding outdoor recreation opportunities, parking, arrival, and departure were simple and smooth.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

samantha w.

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

First Time EVER in Ann Arbor!!!

My family and I loved staying here! We came to stay because we wanted to try out a VRBO instead of a hotel and this place will definetly be the place we come to again if we come back this way. We all felt like we were at home and it was cozy and comfortable and it wasn't that bad of a drive to what we were doing. The place itself was nice because I love fall so I took some photos and just loved it, and like I said my family did too and they also took some fall photos. Very nice and relaxing. I give this place 10 stars:)
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julianne L.

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

Cute little house in the peaceful country!

My family and I loved this cute guest house next to the woods.The hosts were accommodating and easy to communicate with. The details in the house felt like it was really cared for. It was warm and welcoming, and very comfortable. And it may seem strange, but since I am sensitive to smells, I noticed that it smelled great but not too perfume-y, including the sheets and towels.The only thing I would have done different is to bring more drinking water.We had an enjoyable time bringing in the New Year here.Thank you so much!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house and area were incredible, really patient hosts too. I hosted a family dinner, which meant several people coming and going, after neglecting to see that the listing said "no events." That is my fault and I'm very sorry for that. I appreciate the property owners for being kind towards us.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Briana S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a lovely stay! The space is well appointed and the pond and outdoor area are just beautiful. This is my second time here, and I'm sure we'll be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cathleen B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We have stayed at this property several times. 5 stars!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a beautiful property to spend the weekend at. Quiet country setting with everything you may need. Very dog friendly. Great communication. Perfect if you are in town for a wedding at the Red Barn!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean! Both Mike and Jill are lovely people. You can tell they both have worked very hard to make this a paradise. Grateful they shared it with us for a few days!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Max S.

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

Beauty and comfort

We loved our stay! Everything about it was perfect, and our dog really loved the pond. Highly recommended!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lorie C.

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

Beautiful and quiet cottage?

This place was beautiful and quiet. It was everything the host said it was. It was clean and cozy. We enjoyed having fires in the fire pit by the pond. I would highly recommend it!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shawyn S.

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

Short stay

It was nice and quiet. The main house is very close to the vrbo which is a little misleading in the photos. The vrbo was clean and nicely maintained. For us, we prefer more space and solitude away from people. But overall, this is very nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

hazel s.

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

2 adults/2 dogs loved the pond!

A MUST! Everything cited in the listing is accurate. Loved the pond, kayaking, chasing frogs. Saw turtles, deer and and eagles. Thoughtful, friendly hosts gave us exactly what we needed for a week away.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn M.

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

I want to live here.

A perfect stay! The property was exactly what we needed. The grounds are beautiful and so enjoyable to walk. Our doggo loved exploring without restriction. Our hosts were accommodating and helpful.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike S.

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

Second to None.

Everything about our stay was great. Love the location and comfortably fit all 4 of us for the few days we were in town for the holiday. Will be our go to place anytime we get back up to Michigan to visit family.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ronald N.

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

Great stay.

Great place to stay if you have a boat and don't mind driving a few minutes to the lake. You can sleep well at night knowing your boat and gear is safe.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
close to Ann Arbor for the activities we were there for, but far enough away to enjoy peace and quiet. The facility was cozy, comfortablr, and had a nice kitchen so we could eat in when we didn't wish to fight the crowds (football weekend)
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Theresa R.

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

Perfect bungalow for a family stay

We stayed in the cottage while visiting our daughter at the Univ of Michigan. Location was fantastic (about 25 minutes from campus) & the home was immaculate. This was a multi-generation trip with a dog so having multiple bedrooms was critical and we didn't want hotel rooms. After a long day in the sun at the Big House, coming back was the perfect end to the day. Thank you Jill & Michael & we look forward to staying with you again!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Holly C.

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

Beautiful Relaxing Stay

Pictures dont disappoint. House is very nice and clean along with the property. Owners are extremely friendly and helpful. This was our 2nd stay and definitely look forward to the next! Kids loved it and my dog loved it even more!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024