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Original Frank Lloyd Wright Secluded Home With Tea House
Holiday home with kitchen, near University of Michigan
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Reviews
9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5185.8 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Ann Arbor, MI
- Place, University of Michigan8 min walk
- Place, U of M Hospital13 min walk
- Place, Michigan Stadium6 min drive
- Airport, Detroit, MI (DTW-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County)29 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)
Bedroom 1
1 Double Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Double Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Single Bed
Bedroom 4
1 Single Bed
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Bathtub · Toilet
Bathroom 2
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Original Frank Lloyd Wright Secluded Home With Tea House
CALENDAR IS OPEN THROUGH MAY 3, 2026
GRADUATION WEEKEND 2026 IS AVAILABLE WITH A THREE NIGHT MINIMUM REQUIRED
PLEASE NOTE:
House Rules are strictly enforced. There are no exceptions. A Short Term Rental Agreement will be provided and it must be completed, signed and returned within 24 hours, before a request can be accepted.
*Wedding ceremonies and/or wedding receptions are not allowed.
*No Children under the age of 6
*Additional rules and restrictions are noted under Rules and Policies
The Palmer House is a multilevel brick and cypress late period Frank Lloyd Wright house, the plan and design of which is based on the equilateral triangle. The house is sheltered by a long broad hipped roof with deep overhangs. The cantilever extending over the terrace is the most dramatic feature of the house. The open interior is fitted with Wright-designed furniture and built-in cabinetry. The Palmer house exemplifies Wright's open, American organic architecture in which all parts are related to the whole and are linked to the environment in an adaptation of form to nature.
In addition to the main house, there is a tea house located on the 2 acres of woodland surrounding the home. The Tea House includes a small kitchen and a bathroom. The Tea House is seasonal. It is not available as a separate rental and is not available during the winter months. The Tea House is included with the rental of the Palmer House.
During your stay, please enjoy complementary tea and coffee, high thread count sheets, feather and non-feather pillows and organic shampoo and conditioner. We are committed to greening the earth and only use organic cleaning products, hand soaps, dish detergent, and laundry soap. Please be advised that there is no air-conditioning. Because the floors are concrete, the roof blocks direct sun, and the house is surrounded by very large trees, the house stays relatively cool.
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GRADUATION WEEKEND 2026 IS AVAILABLE WITH A THREE NIGHT MINIMUM REQUIRED
PLEASE NOTE:
House Rules are strictly enforced. There are no exceptions. A Short Term Rental Agreement will be provided and it must be completed, signed and returned within 24 hours, before a request can be accepted.
*Wedding ceremonies and/or wedding receptions are not allowed.
*No Children under the age of 6
*Additional rules and restrictions are noted under Rules and Policies
The Palmer House is a multilevel brick and cypress late period Frank Lloyd Wright house, the plan and design of which is based on the equilateral triangle. The house is sheltered by a long broad hipped roof with deep overhangs. The cantilever extending over the terrace is the most dramatic feature of the house. The open interior is fitted with Wright-designed furniture and built-in cabinetry. The Palmer house exemplifies Wright's open, American organic architecture in which all parts are related to the whole and are linked to the environment in an adaptation of form to nature.
In addition to the main house, there is a tea house located on the 2 acres of woodland surrounding the home. The Tea House includes a small kitchen and a bathroom. The Tea House is seasonal. It is not available as a separate rental and is not available during the winter months. The Tea House is included with the rental of the Palmer House.
During your stay, please enjoy complementary tea and coffee, high thread count sheets, feather and non-feather pillows and organic shampoo and conditioner. We are committed to greening the earth and only use organic cleaning products, hand soaps, dish detergent, and laundry soap. Please be advised that there is no air-conditioning. Because the floors are concrete, the roof blocks direct sun, and the house is surrounded by very large trees, the house stays relatively cool.
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Outdoor space
Parking available
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 13–17
No children under the age of 6
Events
No events allowed
Maximum of 10 people, including registered guests
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
We strictly enforce this policy.
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
Note from host: Maximum of 10 people, including registered guests
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
We should mention
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property
About the area
Ann Arbor
Located in Angell, a neighbourhood in Ann Arbor, this holiday home is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Hudson Mills Metropark and Buhr Park, while Exhibit Museum of Natural History at the University Of Michigan and Hill Auditorium are cultural highlights. Nichols Arboretum and Ann Arbor Hands On Museum are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing, and don't miss out on the ice skating.
Ann Arbor, MI
What's nearby
- University of Michigan - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
- U of M Hospital - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
- Exhibit Museum of Natural History at the University Of Michigan - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
- Michigan Stadium - 6 min drive - 4.0 km
- Briarwood Mall - 9 min drive - 5.6 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Grand Grounds - 4 min drive
- The Java Spot - 4 min drive
- Mosher Jordan Marketplace - 4 min drive
- Mary Markley Hall - 4 min drive
- Panda Express - 7 min drive
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Sue and Gary
We currently live in San Francisco and purchased the house in March 2009. Jeffrey Schox, who is a San Francisco patent attorney, spends several weeks a year in Ann Arbor. When he is not in Ann Arbor, the Palmer House will be available for rent as a guest house and as a meeting location. Kathryn is a yoga teacher and plans to offer both public and private classes in the house a few times a year. Jeff's parents, Sue and Gary Cox are the caretakers of the house.
Why they chose this property
We both graduated from the University of Michigan and while attending school, frequently went on long walks or runs with the Palmer House as our destination. Jeffrey has been a fan of Frank Lloyd Wright since an early age growing up outside of Detroit and Kathryn became a fan while attending the Art Institute of Chicago and exploring the suburbs of Chicago.
Languages:
English
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