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10 min from AA - Spectacular secluded retreat

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, video games, ping pong, books
Aerial view
Property grounds
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

6 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 15260 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Ypsilanti, MI
  • University of Michigan
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Briarwood Mall
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Michigan Stadium
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Detroit, MI (DTW-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County)
    ‪24 min drive‬

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About the area

Ypsilanti

Located in Ypsilanti, this vacation home is in a rural location, a 4-minute drive from Cinemark Ann Arbor 20 and IMAX and 6 minutes from Miles of Golf. .This family-friendly vacation home is 6.6 mi (10.6 km) from University of Michigan and 5.1 mi (8.2 km) from Eastern Michigan University.
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What's nearby

  • Eastern Michigan University - 8 min drive - 8.2 km
  • University of Michigan - 9 min drive - 10.6 km
  • Briarwood Mall - 9 min drive - 10.7 km
  • Michigan Stadium - 11 min drive - 14.6 km
  • U of M Hospital - 12 min drive - 13.8 km

Getting around

  • Ann Arbor Station - 20 min drive
  • Ann Arbor, MI (ARB-Ann Arbor Municipal) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

10 min from AA - Spectacular secluded retreat

This is a rare find near Ann Arbor. Our beautifully renovated home with a mid-century modern flare, boasts 5 bedrooms plus a bunk room/rec room and a sleeping loft. All totaled, this 4,400 sq ft home can sleep 15! For the outdoor adventurous, there is a crackling fire pit and large pond. There is even additional group space in the attached/detached garages. This home is perfect for your game weekend, a family retreat, or any type of large gathering - get ready to make some amazing memories!

The newly renovated space is vibrant and allows for great memories to be made. Gather around the huge kitchen island or nestle into the cozy couches in the living room. The patios are tranquil with amazing sunset views! We personally renovated this home, so come relax and enjoy.

The main floor has 5 bedrooms and 2.5 baths (there are 2 steps on this level) and the lower level has the bunk room and 2 baths. The main entry off of the parking area is at the lower level. If you have someone who cannot manage a full set of stairs, you are welcome to drive up to the front door over the lawn. There is a pack-n-play, baby gates, and a high chair if you have a young child. In consideration of our neighbors, there is a decibel monitoring device.

Guests will have access to this entire home on 6 acres.

We're close to both Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti for all the great things they have to offer. We are also about 40 minutes from Detroit.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a desk and a microwave.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a water park or take in the view from a garden.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Nicole Ridenour

Languages

English

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Table tennis
  • Water park
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,799 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

10 min from AA - Spectacular secluded retreat Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 32 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jean V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Just Right!
There were a few boys from our local swim team swimming at EMU for the state meet. The house was in a great location for the boys and their coaches along with a couple "house parents". The spaces were perfect for our needs.The boys slept well in their own beds, enough bathrooms for all, and we were able to make them home cooked healthy meals for their competition days. Nicole was a great resource and very responsive host.Would stay here again in a heart beat.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place for a local getaway!
We stayed here with a group of ladies from church for a girls weekend. It was the perfect place. Local, spacious, beautiful, clean and easy for a group— dining space, bathrooms, gathering space and more. I’d love to stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katie D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Winter Family Vacation
This property was everything we wanted and more! We had family come in from out of town to visit us for our son’s first birthday, and there was space for everyone. There was plenty to do inside, since it was so cold outside, but we plan to book this location again to enjoy in the summer/fall. The hosts were so sweet and we can’t wait to enjoy this property again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our Epic stay at the Blue Lagoon
Blue Lagoon was very clean, warm, and welcoming. Fresh baked delicious cookies were sitting on the kitchen island awaiting our arrival. Although the pictures of the home were very nice on the Vrbo website, it was more stunning in person. There were so many oohs and aah’s from my family. There were 12 of us and it never felt crowded!The kitchen, pantry, and laundry room were fully stocked. There was even a Pillow Library with a selection of pillows!This was my first stay at a rental home as my husband and I always stay at very nice hotels. All I can say is The Blue Lagoon ( Nicole and her husband) raised the bar for our next stay at a rental home. I highly recommend the Blue Lagoon for your guy stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect second stay for large family gathering!
This is the second time that we have stayed here and another perfect stay! Nicole was very responsive as a host! We have several families stay here for Christmas for several nights and everything was well stocked and great space for adults and kids alike! Would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Evan B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great quick stay!
We stayed for just a few nights to celebrate the opening of our new LEGO store in town with friends and family. The home was large enough for everyone, quiet and comfortable! There are special touches everywhere and even a customized welcome when we arrived! It was a great stay and an awesome host for all of us to be under one roof!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Business Trip
It was a great stay for our crew.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ginger N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Size
we had my family of 6, in-laws and 2 grand babies, and it was perfect with plenty of space. My mom had a little bit of trouble with stairs (had a prior stroke), but managed ok, no WC friendly. But we loved it and will stay again in the spring.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn S.

Lovely retreat setting
This was a very nice place for a work retreat for 10 people. Lovely house with lots of big windows with natural lighting. Plenty of space, huge, well equipped kitchen. There's a very nice patio out back where we were able to hold some of our meeting as it was unseasonably warm for November! There's also a grill outside and fire pit out back, and a small pond nearby.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kyle B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything you could ask for
Had a group of 14 friends in town for a football game. Everything you could ask for to host a group of that size. Rooms are spacious main gathering area is laid out well and plenty of bathrooms. Wonderful experience
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for extended family gathering for parents 50th wedding anniversary
From the start, the property manager Nicole was very responsive and so helpful to work with especially since I was coming from another state. We had our extended family stay for a couple of nights and hosted a 50th wedding anniversary celebration for my parents there too with our extended group. Nicole made it all so easy and has an incredible supply base! Our family all had a lot of great space to move around and the grounds and backyard patio are a wonderful set up! Would definitely stay again and highly recommend!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Groomsman House
Perfect house for all of the groomsman. Beautiful yard with a cool pond and fire pit. I cant really imagine a better house to stay in for this occasion or any group event.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katelyn G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect house!!!
We had a group of 13 women come in for homecoming weekend and a bachelorette. This house was the perfect location and set up so nicely! The host, Nicole, was so responsive since booking. She event laid out the charcuterie boards I asked about and had the air mattress blown up and sheets on it. For a group of women in our 30s, this was laid out so nicely where we could still have some alone time and separation, especially with the property. Gorgeous gorgeous gorgeous! And last but not lost, the labels on everything made finding what we were looking for incredibly easy. Would love to come back with my husband and son in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

RISHI D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Football Weekend
Clean and updated location very close to Michigan Stadium. The house specifically was less than a 10 min drive to quite a bit of restaurants and retail. Nicole was very responsive and a great host.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jordan R.

Liked: Cleanliness
wedding at washtenaw
fantastic. saw a comet the first night.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carla J.

Liked: Cleanliness
AMAZING!!!!
Nicole and Matt are the best host! We had our wedding there which turned out perfectly. The house and grounds are even more beautiful than the pictures. Nicole and Matt went way above and beyond to make sure everything was perfect for our big day. The house is stocked with any and everything you could think of. I could go on and on about how awesome the house and Nicole and Matt are!! I would give them 10 stars if I could. The house was big enough to accommodate our wedding party and their families. The way the house is laid out we never felt on top of each other.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wedding celebration
Excellent location for our nearby family wedding! Plenty of room for friends and family to gather with a large kitchen and master suite. Such a lovely patio with a frog pond , garden and firepiit with couches to lounge on. Very private grounds so we saw no neighbors during our stay. Nicole is the best host keeping her place stocked with anything you could need. She provided tables and seating for our friends and family brunch in the attached spacious garage. This is a very clean and comfortable home. Top quality beds linens and furniture.! Thanks so much Nicole for providing the backdrop for wonderful family memories !
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cousins reunion
This property was perfect for 13 of my extended family to visit my 92 year old aunt that lives in Saline. We had lots of room to spread out, everyone had a comfortable bed and it was the best stocked house we’ve ever stayed at. Plenty of towels, extra pillows, & toiletries provided were so appreciated. Nicole was so accommodating and responded quickly to any questions I had. We enjoyed playing ping pong and bags, made s’mores, cooked together and had many areas to have small conversations. We hope to return next year. It was perfect! (One small concern was the opening to the downstairs was right next to a single bedroom that could use a gate as a safety precaution.) We were so impressed with the welcome treats! So sweet- the gesture and treats! Thank you, Nicole and Matt, for a beautiful property to enjoy!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gina B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great House
Perfect house for all our guests and for entertaining everyone. Had a great time.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jayne M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house for a big group
We really enjoyed our stay at this home. It was spacious and well equipped with anything you may need. I was perfect for our big family to stay while we attended our daughter's UofM graduation.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shenbagam D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Prompt response and clean property
We had our daughters sweet 16 party and all had a great time
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samantha G.

Liked: Cleanliness
They have thought of everything!
This home was perfect for our mom’s retreat. Very comfortably held 14 of us. This kitchen was perfect for making meals and gathering. The bedrooms were comfortable and clean. So many bathrooms too! There was absolutely everything we needed and more. I would recommend over and over!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mohammed

Business traveller, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful place worth visiting again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike L.

Liked: Cleanliness
New Years Weekend
I’d like by simply saying Wow !! Nicole’s place was everything and more Finding the location was a breeze getting into the home was painless because she’s a professional at that! When my family arrived there was a note with our family name on it and it made us feel welcomed… As we get upstairs to the kitchen area there were cookies for us and that was way cool The house was super clean and the space is a must see.. I mean everything you’d want in a home is here! We had a bonfire and there was plenty of firewood in the garage there so much space and so much to do There’s plenty good books to read, every inch of Nicole’s home there’s something to do in the garage there’s darts and a ping pong table.. I can’t say enough about My experience.. I’m now looking at the calendar to find another reason for a stay at Nicole’s 😀 if I had to rate my stay between 1-10 100 percent would be a ten!! P.s in the Master Suite There’s heated floors And the House Is off a main road and the insulation in the home is Sprayfoam with is the best Insulation you can add!! Everything is first class!! Do yourself a favor and book Nicole’s place you will be glad you did!! Nicole thank you for allowing Me and my family to create memories at your place that will talk about for along time Mike
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Abigail P., Grand Rapids, MI

Liked: Cleanliness
Best location for a family getaway
We gathered for a mother daughter weekend with my mom’s side of the family and just had the best time. We barely left the house since we had plenty of space to hang out and chat, all together or in smaller groups. Everyone commented how comfortable the beds and amenities were! Nicole has so thoughtfully finished and equipped the space - we cooked at the house all weekend and had everything we needed. We had more than enough space for our group of 13 and could have comfortably fit more if we’d doubled up on the queen beds more. As we were packing up, there were many requests to make this an annual trip so we can’t wait to be back :)
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023