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CD2 Central artist's loft

Family-friendly holiday home in Ann Arbor

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Living room faces Washington Street
Living room includes a dining table that seats 6 and is expandable
Living room and breakfast nook
Breakfast nook
Kitchen

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 692.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Ann Arbor, MI
  • Place, University of Michigan
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, U of M Hospital
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Michigan Stadium
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Detroit, MI (DTW-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Living room

1 Queen Sofa Bed

Queen Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Twin Bedroom

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

BATHROOM

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

CD2 Central artist's loft

In the very heart of Downtown Ann Arbor, you will be only steps away from countless conveniences, shopping, and the best dining Ann Arbor has to offer. Attending a University of Michigan Football game? Walk there. Going out to a nice dinner or cocktails? Walk there. Visiting a student at U of M or a loved one at the U of M Hospital? You guessed it... walk! Everything is right outside your door. All the comforts of home can be found in this second floor duplex apartment (we also have a 3 BR guesthouse below you on the first floor). Full kitchen, living room, two bedrooms, a full bathroom, garage parking on premises and a beautiful back yard with BBQ grill. Park your car and stay awhile!

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Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
You can smoke on the porch outside

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Leave towels in the bathtub and bedding on the beds
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Be respectful of guests on the lower level (sound). No smoking inside ever. Leave bedding and towels intact. Please remove garbage when you leave.

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
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number STR24-5407

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Ann Arbor

Located in Ann Arbor, this holiday home is in the city centre. Kempf House Museum and Law Quadrangle are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Ann Arbor Golf & Outing Club and Revel and Roll. Travelling with kids? Consider Ann Arbor Hands On Museum and Exhibit Museum of Natural History at the University Of Michigan. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing.
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Ann Arbor, MI

What's nearby

  • University of Michigan - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Hill Auditorium - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • U of M Hospital - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Michigan Stadium - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Crisler Arena - 3 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

  • Ann Arbor Station - 11 min walk
  • Ann Arbor, MI (ARB-Ann Arbor Municipal) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪HopCat - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Stray Hen Cafe - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Mani Osteria and Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Slurping Turtle - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Tomukun Noodle Bar - ‬2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is CD2 Central artist's loft pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at CD2 Central artist's loft?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at CD2 Central artist's loft?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at CD2 Central artist's loft?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is CD2 Central artist's loft located?

Located in the centre of Ann Arbor, this family-friendly holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Kempf House Museum and University of Michigan. U of M Hospital and Michigan Stadium are also within 1 mile (2 km). Ann Arbor Station is 11 minutes by foot.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 75 out of 87 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 87 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 87 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 87 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 87 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth L.

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

Charming, convenient stay

Great location in the heart of Ann Arbor. Property was clean and comfortable. Would love to stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ben A.

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

Great spot in Ann Arbor

Stayed here for a wedding in town and it was such an amazing central location. Definitely a perfect spot if you're trying to see campus and the town!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alison N.

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

Great location

Highly recommended
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marcie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This property has an ideal location for those visiting the University. Close to campus as well as the cute downtown area with great restaurants. The unit is spacious, very clean and included basic amenities.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff C.

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

The Only House and Yard in Downtown

Amazing location. Easy walk to everything, literally just outside your door. Tons of historical charm. Our first time to Ann Arbor and this place was a gem! Nina, the host is great. Wish we stayed a week. Will definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl G.

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

Great location and stay!

Stay was fantastic! We loved the location and spaciousness of the apartment. Super easy to walk to UM, sporting facilities, restaurants and shops! We parked our large SUV in the garage and left it there for the duration. I highly recommend this property! We hope to stay here again on another visit. Nina was very good with communicating and was a great host.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janice Z.

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

Artist's Loft is amazing!

This is the best VRBO we have ever stayed at! It was clean and nicely decorated, without being overdone. The space and amenities were obviously well thought out. We had everything we needed for a comfortable, relaxing stay. The location is great for walking to A2's many interesting restaurants and museums. And the host, Nina, was friendly and helpful, without being intrusive. Overall, a solid 10 out of 10!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Miriam M.

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

Visiting our college student

This was a great property. It was in a great location (one block from our daughter’s apartment.) Clean with great water pressure in shower and plenty of hot water. Loved the two twin beds in the second bedroom so our kids did not have to share a bed.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Graduation from dental school

Everything was perfect for our stay to celebrate our son’s graduation. Perfect location. Close to everything downtown. It was clean and has all the amenities needed. Even cotton pads for make up removal as I forgot mine! The Stray Hen just up the street has amazing breakfast food. This is the second time I’ve stayed here and would definitely go back. Thanks Nina. Your paintings are fabulous!
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Arnold C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Parking is challenging as the garage is VERY small and people sometimes block you in at the alley. The place was clean with no issues with that. Biggest challenge is the listing says 3 bedrooms, it is NOT 3 bedrooms. It is 2 bed rooms with a pull out couch. This was not expected and was disappointing.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A wonderful place right in Ann Arbor. Walked everywhere. Loved the front porch and homey feel of apartment. Would love to stay there again!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexander T.

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

Ann Arbor Summer Weekend

Excellent property, and incredible location in the heart of Ann Arbor. As close as you can get to campus and downtown in many respects, the units were very clean and comfortable. We really enjoyed our time, and Nina made everything easy. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute place with a perfect location. Host was very accommodating and great with communication. The art is fantastic.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was perfectly aligned with her description - very homey, beautiful paintings and the perfect location between downtown and the school.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

LG R.

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

Convenient. Comfortable. Flexible.

We had a great stay bringing in my daughter who is enrolling at the UM. Excellent location and walking distance to everything. Team was flexible and accommodated us w early check in and storage of our bags on our check out date. Apartment is clean and well stocked. Bathroom had towels and basics. Kitchen fully stocked and well organized. Will look to stay here again in the future. Give the “Artist Apt” my highest recommendation!!!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

John J.

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

Great stay

Top notch all the way through!
Stayed 40 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn F.

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

Well appointed and

Fantastic location and super well appointed. The apartment was super clean even though the house is older. Parking was a little less than ideal because we had a big car but listing offered great tips for negotiating the narrow garage. Great communication with the owner
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leigh L.

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

Great place

Nice place and good location
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Nic J.

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

Lovely time and great host

Cute little apartment with all we needed. Perfect walking location and close to all that beautiful Ann Arbor has to offer. Beds were comfortable and hosts responsive and communicated great and clear details. Tiny little bit musty smelling and could be winter weather walking in on carpet s but despite, would recommend and return.Smells a ti
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin F.

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

SeemedX group

Nice location, walking to downtown and campus.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Belinda F.

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

College reunion weekend

Nina was excellent with her communication and the check in process was excellent. The property was in an excellent location to downtown and the university. It is also near many night time venues and you could hear both bars as well as garbage collection throughout the wee hours. Nina left earplugs in the bedrooms. Very helpful having parking but the garage door had some issues which she quickly addressed.. The rooms were clean but small. Living furniture not the most comfortable for a group but OK. Overall a nice place to be if you are out and about most of the day.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

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

Great Location

Great location and everything we needed right there in the loft!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth D.

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

Well Appointed Charming Artist’s Loft

Loved this 2 bedroom, 1 bath apartment with a fully appointed kitchen and spacious living room. Nina and Kim have thought of everything! It is a perfect location, easy walking to campus, all of the great restaurants near State/Division area & to Kerrytown. The beds are comfy and bathroom has everything you need. One night we stayed In and made dinner using the grill out back, watched football & enjoyed the living area. A bonus is Nina’s beautiful artwork everywhere. Will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teresa S.

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

Ann Arbor 2024

What a nice area to sit on porch and people watch Also many choices to eat and easy to walk to Walks downtown easy and enjoyable architecture
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charity J.

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

Great location for Ann Arbor and UofM fun

Clean, well appointed apartment in the heart of it all. The bedroom was a little warm for me but perfect for the rest of my party.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

About the host

Hosted by Nina Howard

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I stay busy running the Guest Houses in Ann Arbor staying in all 4 Guesthouses every other month or so, or I am in my art studio painting abstract art or gardening in the summer in the Smokies. I call North Carolina mountains my home but travel back and forth to Ann Arbor, enjoying my time in one of the 4 Ann Arbor Guest Houses. What a life!

Why they chose this property

I lived in this property back in the 90's on the main floor. In the Spring of 2012 I rented my old apartment again downstairs and the upstairs came available 5 years later. I named it the Artist's Loft as I was looking for a place to hang many of my art pieces. I love this location and I love staying here in the central part of downtown and remembering the 'good 'ol days' when I would dart in and out of my apartment enjoying the fun filled life of living right in the middle of town.

What makes this property unique

Everything is within a 5 block walk, U of M, Main Street, Kerrytown! Okay, walking to the Stadium takes a few more blocks to get there. Having a parking space in town is a big plus if you think you need a car. Teeming life on the streets on the other side of your front door. This apartment is sunny with windows on all 4 sides of the apartment. It is cozy yet roomy enough (around 1000 SF) for up to 6 guests.

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