A wonderful home for the weekend in the big house

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7 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 14223.0 sq m

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Dryer
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Parking available
Barbecue grill
Pet-friendly

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Ann Arbor, MI

University of Michigan
‪7 min drive‬
Michigan Stadium
‪7 min drive‬
U of M Hospital
‪8 min drive‬
Ann Arbor, MI (ARB-Ann Arbor Municipal)
‪13 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

7 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Basement Twin

1 Single Bed

Bunk Beds

1 Single Bunk Bed

Living Room

2 Double Futons

Master

1 King Bed

Queen

1 Queen Bed

Queen 2

1 Queen Bed

Twin

1 Single Bed

Twin 2

1 Single Bed

3 bathrooms

Main level bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Master Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Upstairs Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Outdoor play area

Garden

About this property

A comfortable and peaceful 7 bedroom, 3 bathroom 2,400 square foot home perfect for relaxing in a great game day location. (Also wonderful for graduation, family reunions, or wedding parties!) Surrounded by beautiful trees, and just minutes from the Stadium shuttle, you have easy access to Veterans Park, Zingerman's Roadhouse, Knight/s Steakhouse, Plum Market, and the Huron River. When you're not at the stadium, there's a beautiful 65 inch Ultra HD TV complete with Xbox One and a great sound system. A large deck is perfect for taking in a crisp fall day. Open concept kitchen, dining, and living areas on main floor are ideal for socializing. Dining table seats 8, with additional space for 4 more with extra chairs and kitchen bar stools. Sleeps 10 in beds plus two more super comfortable full size sofa beds & linens provided to comfortably sleep 12. Fluffy towels in three full bathrooms. Driveway parking for 4 vehicles, plus plenty of street parking. Small gatherings ok but NO parties & NO smoking.

Property manager

Jesse Wilson

Languages

English

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Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

There's a swingset/treehouse + 2 xbox ones

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: limit 1 total

Pets are only allowed with prior approval

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

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

About the area

Ann Arbor

Abbott, a neighbourhood in Ann Arbor, is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Hudson Mills Metropark and Pinckney State Recreation Area, while Ann Arbor Art Center and Ann Arbor Hands On Museum are cultural highlights. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Michigan Stadium or Crisler Arena.

Ann Arbor, MI

What's nearby

University of Michigan - 7 min drive - 5.3 km
Michigan Stadium - 7 min drive - 5.7 km
U of M Hospital - 8 min drive - 5.8 km
Crisler Arena - 8 min drive - 6.1 km
Briarwood Mall - 9 min drive - 10.1 km

Getting around

Ann Arbor Station - 7 min drive
Ann Arbor, MI (ARB-Ann Arbor Municipal) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
‪Zingerman's Roadhouse - ‬3 min drive
‪Homes Campus - ‬3 min drive
‪Little Caesars Pizza - ‬5 min drive
‪Knight's Steak House - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is A wonderful home for the weekend in the big house pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at A wonderful home for the weekend in the big house?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A wonderful home for the weekend in the big house?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is A wonderful home for the weekend in the big house located?

Located in Abbott, this holiday home is 1.2 mi (2 km) from Bel-Mark Lanes and within 3 miles (5 km) of Ann Arbor Hands On Museum and Ann Arbor Art Center. Huron River and Kempf House Museum are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Blake B.

4 Nov 2024

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

Perfect house for a large group visiting for a Michigan football game

Visited with 7 friends for a guys trip to watch a football game at the Big House. This house was perfect. Plenty of rooms and beds for everyone and a huge TV in the living room to watch football. The location was very convenient and the check-in and out process was seamless.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

stephen w.

8 Sept 2022

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

Big house close to the Big House

The house was very clean and organized. Rooms and beds fit our group perfectly to come out and watch a game and play golf. Would stay here again

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ellen B.

1 Nov 2024

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

Wonderful Wedding Weekend

We stayed there with our bridal party for the weekend of our wedding in Ann Arbor. It was the perfect place to stay. Everyone felt right at home and very well taken care of. Plenty of comfortable bedrooms for all. Large living room and kitchen for a big group. Many wonderful small touches to make us feel at home. Would highly recommend.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheila F.

3 May 2023

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

Michigan weekend stay

This house far exceeded our expectations and needs. We were a group of 10 adults and had plenty of room for all of us. Jesse the host was very responsive and accessible. All of the bedrooms were well kept and very comfortable. The common space was roomy and had a good amount of seating for a crowd.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura F.

27 Nov 2023

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

Terrific home in Ann Arbor

Stayed with our family for a couple of nights over Big Game weekend. It was the perfect place to base for our crew. Plenty of space, well appointed home. Jesse made it very easy with lots of information about his home and great communication. Simple to drive downtown, and easy to get Ubers back and forth as well. Thank you!

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Kaitlin M.

10 Aug 2017

Well appointed home, chill owner

Had our family reunion here and needed a place for out of town guests to stay and to hold meals and gatherings. House had pretty much everything we needed--extra towels, toilet paper, cooking tools, etc, and Jesse also stocked some toiletries in case anyone forgot a razor or something. The set up was very thoughtful. Jesse was great and very easy going. He checked in via text message to make sure we had everything we needed and was always very clear with communication. Neighbors were also very friendly. A great stay!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Kendal C.

7 Aug 2022

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

Great Stay and very nice place

Was a great place to stay. Host was easy and awesome

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Greg V.

3 Jan 2022

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

Really enjoyed our stay at this house. We found the house very spacious and clean.

The checkin and checkout process was very easy with the owner. The whole group really enjoyed the stay and we would stay again if our travels send us to Ann Arbor again.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

7 Sept 2019

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

Fun stay

Home was just as described. Comfort and easy living for my family. Thoughtful neighbor (one toward the road)

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Peter V.

14 Aug 2019

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

Wonderful house for family reunion

Family enjoyed our stay immensely. House is in great location for visiting Ann Arbor. Roomy. Pleasant and knowledgeable host.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Janel F., Tucson

20 May 2019

Family Gathering Place

This large house is in a perfect setting for a family gathering. There are many bedrooms on the second floor, a large family room and table on the first floor, plus a basement with opportunities for the kids to run around. The grounds are beautiful and include a place for kids to play. The host is very friendly and accommodating.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Emily C., Austin

7 May 2019

Amazing house for group travel + helpful and attentive host

This house was perfect for our group! There were 11 of us (10 adults and 1 teenager) and the house suited our needs perfectly. It was spacious and had plenty of bedrooms and beds for us. We loved all the labeling around the house - there were chalkboards in front of the bedrooms (awesome for labeling who would go into which bedroom, which works well if you're traveling with reasonable people you trust to make decent room assignments) and plenty of signage around the kitchen so we didn't have to go scrounging around every time we wanted to find a plate or a cup. Jesse is a very communicative and gracious host and attended to all our needs without feeling like he was being overbearing or creepy. I would enthusiastically recommend this property for groups traveling to Ann Arbor.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Leinani Y., Las Vegas, NV

7 May 2019

Second time booking this place - we still love it!

Great house - still in a great location - and still with a very accommodating host.

Stayed 5 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Alexander D.

5 Sept 2018

Better than pictured!

Super clean and organized place. Met all of our needs. Jesse was super helpful and responsive to all of our needs. Would rent there again without hesitation!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Darlene P.

14 Aug 2018

Wonderful, large house to fit a crowd, owner was most accommodating

Our group on 10 traveled from New York and Wisconsin to Ann Arbor for our nephew's wedding. Jesse waited for us until 7pm even though our original plan was to meet at 4pm. He was extremely gracious and kind when we arrived even though we arrived much later than planned. Jesse's house accommodated all of us. The kitchen, dinning room and living rooms were great for us to cook, eat, play cards and relax. The sound system was fantastic! We watched The Greatest Showman twice using the full theater sound system. Being that I was the one that booked the house, my husband and I were rewarded the king size bed. It was wonderful! The bed and bedding were very comfortable. My two brothers in the queen size beds also slept well. My two siblings in the twin beds were comfortable but the last time they slept in a twin was 30 years ago. It did make for some funny memories though. However, we did know about the twin beds prior to booking the house. We were very pleased with out stay. When my sister has another event in Ann Arbor, I'll be making arrangements with Jesse again. Piper Family

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

mark m.

4 May 2018

Graduation Weekend

My group thoroughly enjoyed Jesse's house for our daughter's graduation weekend. There was plenty of room for 12 people and Jesse left nothing to chance. The house was fully furnished and stocked with the essentials in the kitchen and it is in close proximity to downtown Ann Arbor. Jesse was responsive, attentive and always available to answer questions. We highly recommend staying here whether you are a group of adults, one big family or multiple families.

10/10 Excellent

Sarah C.

6 Jan 2018

This house is great for a crowd!!

We had 12 family members stay comfortably in this house. Jesse, the homeowner, could not have been more accommodating and responsive to our needs - not only before and during our stay but also when numerous items were left behind - Jesse happily sent them to back to their owners. Our experience was excellent.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Leinani Y.

6 Dec 2017

Ideal & fantastic home for large groups! Great floorplan, very well appointed too!

We thoroughly enjoyed the time we spent in this home. I was pleasantly surprised to say that this home was better than I had anticipated. We made our Thanksgiving meal together as a family and had no trouble finding enough pots, pans, cutlery, cutting boards, spices, common food items, etc. in this home graciously provided by the owner, Jesse. Speaking of Jesse, he was a very gracious host - he even came by to take the trash out for us! Coming from the West Coast, my favorite part of this home during the cold evenings was the bedding in the master suite. I couldn't get over how comfortable it is!

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

James M., Portola Valley, CA

7 Sept 2017

Lots of space. Very clean. Great host

Rented for three nights. Host gave us a full orientation. Well appointed and furnished. Older house but furnishings nearly all new.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Ruth M.

21 July 2017

Very nice home to stay in

We were very pleased with house & spaciousness it provided for our extended family visit to MI. Nice neighborhood setting & close to shopping & amenities. Jesse was very helpful with making arrangements & answering questions.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

GENEVIEVE G.

1 May 2017

Celebration!

I was looking for a comfortable place that friends and family could gather to celebrate my son's graduation from the University of Michigan. Jesse's house was that and more. He was organized, calm, friendly, and so positive. His house had bedrooms for everyone, a kitchen that fit all of our needs and although I initially thought no one would be able to find the address I was wrong. I had been working with caterers and rental companies for our party, and the spaces we used in the house were easy to work with. The entertainment center was way cool. The showers were hot, the neighbors were nice and Jesse was an awesome host. My downsides are the weather (we cannot control the weather!) and the location being a bit far for students. This is a worthwhile item if you are planning to invite students who do not have cars to come to the house. These take nothing away from the awesomeness of our experience.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Sheri B.

23 Feb 2017

Very comfortable home in A2, with extremely gracious host!

Jesse's home is a perfect setting for a crowd to come and stay! The layout, with six bedrooms and two bathrooms upstairs and the open format living space on the main floor, really works. We have stayed at over six VRBO spots and Jesse's manner has been the most welcoming yet. He greeted us upon our arrival and checked in with us during our stay. We recommend his home.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Gail G.

28 Nov 2016

Great vacation/holiday home

We rented this home for the Thanksgiving holiday for our family of six. The house was great. The house was attractive, clean and very well equipped. The owner knew we were cooking Thanksgiving dinner and had a roasting pan for us to cook the turkey. The kitchen had all the pots and pans we needed. There were also basic cooking supplies already there. The Keurig coffee machine worked out really well. The living room had plenty of seating and a large TV, that the owner was helpful in instructing us how to use. The bed linens were luxurious! The house was located near lots of restaurants and an easy drive to other places within town. We had a great visit and would definitely rent this house again.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jacob K.

3 Oct 2016

Great spot for a weekend at the big house

My group does an annual college football trip to a different school each year. 2016 was Michigan. After getting canceled on by 2 Airbnb hosts, Jesse took us in on short notice and was a great host. The house was very clean and spacious enough for our 8 man group. Great location in Ann Arbor, a lot walk or short uber ride from downtown. aoukd definitely stay here again, thanks Jesse!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2016

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English

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Popular amenities

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Rooms & beds

7 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Basement Twin

Bunk Beds

Living Room

Master

Queen

Queen 2

Twin

Twin 2

3 bathrooms

Main level bathroom

Master Bathroom

Upstairs Bathroom

Spaces

About this property