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# Shelley's Retreat, entire house & efficiency suite

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- Overview
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- Amenities
- Policies

Nestled in a serene Ann Arbor setting, this private 1950’s home offers the perfect blend of tranquility and accessibility. With a spacious great room, woodstove, and Dish Satellite TV's in multiple rooms, you'll feel right at home. The efficiency suite provides additional comfort with its own kitchenette and private bathroom.

## Reviews

10

Exceptional

### Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

## Popular amenities

- Kitchen
- Washing machine
- Dryer
- Free Wi-Fi
- Air-conditioning
- Gym

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## About this property

### Entire place

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

### Shelley's Retreat, entire house & efficiency suite

Small events are allowed when pre-approved by the Host. Increased damage insurance required and extra fee’s may be applied. Take in the town, then retreat to the country! A Private, tranquil 1950’s, 1800 sq ft, 2 suite home in Ann Arbor. Unique location on 6 acres, set back 350 feet from the road with total privacy and peacefulness. A serene getaway, yet 2-4 miles from shopping and restaurants. 2 miles to I-94 expressway (west to Chicago, east to Detroit), 25 miles to Detroit Metro Airport, 3.4 miles to “The Big House,” the largest football stadium in the United States, and Crisler Center, home to Michigan Basketball. Great for Golfers, within 10 miles of 10 public courses! Ideal for couples traveling alone or families with adult children or parents. Perfect for long term stays for medical professionals. 5-7 miles to medical centers.  
  
Parking reserved for 3 cars  
  
Guests have use of the entire house and an attached efficiency suite.   
  
The Upper Level  
3 bedrooms and a full bath with tub. One bedroom has a king size bed, one bedroom has a full size bed, and one bedroom has a daybed that opens to two twin size beds and is set up as a sitting room with two chairs. This room also has Dish Satellite TV. All three bedrooms and the bathroom have their own doors. The upper level hallway is open to the great room. A portable screen is available to partition and add privacy to the upper level.  
  
The Efficiency Suite  
 (max: 2 people)  
The north end room is a 315 sq ft. Unit attached to the primary dwelling with 2 entries. The entry door off the great room has a keypad lock, the code is given when booking is confirmed. The sliding glass door wall of the suite has it's own key lock. Includes a queen size bed, Dish Satellite TV, sitting area, table & four chairs, kitchenette (mini frig, microwave, toaster, coffee maker) and private bathroom with shower. This unit has it’s own furnace. Thermostat is on the left side wall when entering the room. There is a separate portable air conditioner for this area. It may take a few minutes for the water to heat up in the shower, let it run for a while. There is extra toilet paper in a can sitting on the shelf and several more rolls in the clothes closet on the upper shelf.  
  
The Great Room   
An open common area. It includes the Kitchen with "AN AIR BALLOON BASKET," glass top island, Dining area with table and living room with couch, love seat, two rocking chairs, a large screen Dish Satellite TV, and Woodstove. The comfortable seating offers a great place to watch sports, converse or just relax and watch the wildlife. Deer, Wild Turkeys, Rabbits and Birds are frequent visitors to the football field size front yard.   
  
The Lower Level  
Office   
Desk, library and printer. A Queen size Futon and single chair bed provides additional sleeping options.   
  
Laundry Room  
Washer & Dryer (Clothes steamer in Efficiency closet).  
  
The "Averey."  
An Italian themed gathering room dedicated to the "Averey's Adventures," short stories, written by Shelley Brooks Sample, your Host. A place to meet, greet, and gather. Enjoy a glass of wine while viewing images of Italy by Photographer, and Publisher of Global Chic Magazines, Terry K. Lawrence.   
"La Dolce Vita."  
  
Active Ring doorbell security  
at front & back entries. WOODSTOVE:  
Do not use the woodstove without personal instruction from the Host  
  
SEPTIC SYSTEM:  
Please follow posted Septic System disposal rules. It is crucial that nothing is put into the toilets other than pee, poo & toilet paper. Baby wipes & tampons and all other items go in waste basket, even if it says “flushable!”  
  
WiFi:  
WiFi is provided by a Verizon Orbit hotspot. The wifi name is “retreat.” The password will be given in your welcome letter.  
SPEED AND CONNECTIVITY CAN BE SPOTY AND DISAPPOINTING if trying to stream. The retreat is in a rural area with few choices for wifi.  
  
TV'S  
There are 3 TV's connected to Dish Satellite. One in the efficiency suite, the great room, and upper level daybed room.  
  
LOWER LEVEL ACCESS:  
The low ceiling going down the stairs can be dangerous and cause a head injury. Padding has been added, however use caution by ducking head.   
  
PRIVATE AREA:  
Garage area is a private area, however door into garage is unlocked in case emergency exit is necessary.  
  
PATIO:   
Some stones are uneven. Carefully watch your step. Use at own risk.  
  
FARM ANIMALS:  
Please do not attempt to enter fenced areas or the barn. Do not feed goats anything except animal crackers that are provided. Feed at your own risk. Fingers can get pinched.  
  
CHECKING OUT:  
All towels in hampers  
Strip bed and leave at foot of bed  
Trash to outdoor container  
All dirty dishes in dishwasher  
Windows shut & locked  
Heat/AC turned down  
Notify Host of your departure  
Check for: chargers in outlets, items in medicine cabinets, under beds, in closets and behind doors.  
  
Please respect the property as you would your own home and enjoy your stay.

## Property amenities

### Internet

- Available in the house: Free WiFi

### Parking and transport

- Onsite parking options include a garage

### Kitchen

- Coffee/tea maker
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Dishwasher
- Electric kettle
- Hob
- Ice maker
- Kitchen island
- Kitchenette
- Microwave
- Oven
- Paper towels
- Refrigerator
- Toaster

### Dining

- Dining table

### Bedrooms

- 4 bedrooms
- Bedsheets provided
- Day bed

### Bathroom

- 2 private bathrooms
- Bathtub
- Bathtub or shower
- Hair dryer
- Shampoo
- Shower
- Soap
- Toilet paper
- Towels provided

### Living spaces

- Dining table
- Fireplace
- Living room
- Wood stove

### Entertainment

- Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

### Outdoor areas

- Barbecue grill
- Firepit
- Garden
- Outdoor furniture
- Patio
- Yard

### Laundry

- Laundry facilities
- Washer/dryer

### Work spaces

- Desk
- Office
- Printer

### Comfort

- Air conditioning
- Heating

### Pets

- Service animals only (pets not allowed)

### Suitability/Accessibility

- Smoke-free property

### Services and conveniences

- Iron/ironing board

### Location highlights

- In a rural location

### Things to do

- Gym

### 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

- Double-glazed windows
- Garden

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## Policies

### Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM 

Minimum check-in age - 23 

### Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

### Special check-in instructions

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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools 

### Rules

Person making the booking must be verified by VRBO and stay in the property during the booking

Name, phone number and email of all guests staying 

Extra guests and visitors not part of the reservation must be approved by Host.

### Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

### Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Note from host: Precautions: Open Stairway, glass top tables.

### Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties 

All events must be pre-approved by the Host.

### Smoking

Smoking is not permitted 

## Important information

### You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 

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

Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20 

Note from host: All events must be pre-approved by the Host. 

Long-term renters welcome

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 

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 

### Property is also known as

Shelley's Retreat, entire house & efficiency suite Ann Arbor

## About the area

Located in Ann Arbor, this holiday home is in a rural area. Hudson Mills Metropark and Buhr Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Yost Ice Arena and Ann Arbor Hands On Museum. Exhibit Museum of Natural History at the University Of Michigan and Nichols Arboretum are also worth visiting. [Visit our Ann Arbor travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ann-Arbor.dx6059241)

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Ann Arbor, MI

### What's nearby

- ![University of Michigan showing outdoor art and street scenes as well as a couple](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/500955/59d88034-7743-4acb-b046-1343f7bee064.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high)  
University of Michigan  
4 min drive \- 2.9 miles
- ![If you are ever lucky enough to attend a Michigan Football game, do it! The atmosphere is incredible and you’re surrounded by 110,000 plus if your closest friends :)  
Try to tailgate before the game! Bring a car to the golf course early as it fills up fast!  
There is a no bag policy so make sure you have pockets! It may not look huge from the outside but when you walk in you’re at row 70 out of 96! So there is a long way down to walk!](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6059241/8c0195f7-a2e2-4fae-82f8-dd9413019db8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high)  
Michigan Stadium  
6 min drive \- 3.7 miles
- ![U of M Hospital as a Backdrop to a green field](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635389801923/33997d1b-459b-4472-9194-c003274dd3c1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high)  
U of M Hospital  
10 min drive \- 5.5 miles
- Lake Forest Golf Club  
18 min walk \- 1.0 mile
- Briarwood Mall  
4 min drive \- 3.3 miles

### Getting around

- Ann Arbor Station  
14 min drive
- Ann Arbor, MI (ARB-Ann Arbor Municipal)  
3 min drive

### Restaurants

- Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea  
3 min drive
- Mothfire Brewing Co.  
4 min drive
- McDonald's  
3 min drive
- Culver's  
3 min drive
- Starbucks  
3 min drive

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## Shelley's Retreat, entire house & efficiency suite Reviews

## Reviews

### Exceptional

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10 - Excellent

16

8 - Good

0

6 - Okay

0

4 - Poor

0

2 - Terrible

0

### 10

Cleanliness

### 9.8

Location

### 10

Property conditions & facilities

## Reviews

### 10/10 Excellent

#### Andrew C.

2 Oct 2024

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

#### Perfect for a football weekend

House was great, everything as described in the listing. Host was very accommodating and easy to communicate with. Kitchen was well equipped to cook a couple meals and checkout requirements were easy/minimal.

##### Andrew C.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

### 10/10 Excellent

#### art n.

26 Aug 2024

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

#### Great spot

For football or golf, a convenient, clean and comfortable spot for a small group. Owner is a jewel. Don't miss it.

##### art n.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

### 10/10 Excellent

#### Rachel H.

29 Jun 2024

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

#### Friendly, fun and cozy!

We enjoyed every minute of our stay! The kids loved the fresh donuts, game room and feeding the goats. Such a cozy and comfortable home. More than enough room for our 7 kids. Thank you!

##### Rachel H.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

### 10/10 Excellent

#### Dawn

7 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

I love Shelley’s retreat! It is comfortable, quaint and roomy with anything and everything you would need while you are there…. Including coffee for the coffee pot and coffee pods for the keurig! Close to everything yet an isolated feeling because it sets back on property. Will definitely choose to stay there again!

##### Dawn

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

### 10/10 Excellent

#### Robin L.

21 Sept 2024

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

#### Fabulous!

Shelly is amazing. She went above and beyond for our group. The property is spotless. There is tons of room. She even left me creamer for my coffee and donuts for the group as a welcome gift! What could be better!

##### Robin L.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

### 10/10 Excellent

#### Lynn W.

2 Dec 2024

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

#### Outstanding visit

Shelley’s Retreat is a house in Ann Arbor tucked away in an area replete with trees, large outdoor spaces and charm. We saw deer in the evenings and posted the goats kept at the outer edge of the large back yard. The house is thoughtfully equipped for small or large groups ( we were 7 including 3 kids): lots of space, great kitchen, comfortable bedrooms, games, books etc. the host is responsive and friendly. She welcomed us with donuts and cider! lots of grocery and other stores nearby- and close to an iconic Detroit pizza place- Buddy’s. Just minutes from UM’s central campus. We enjoyed our visit and recommend the property.

##### Lynn W.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

### 10/10 Excellent

#### Kristin J.

5 Oct 2025

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

Shelley was the most wonderful host! We loved the house and the property! Everything was wonderful. We will be back! 

##### Kristin J.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

### 10/10 Excellent

#### Lynette G.

24 Aug 2025

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

Very nice property. Very clean and welcoming! There are a ton of places to relax. The goats were interesting to watch.

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##### Lynette G.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

### 10/10 Excellent

#### Joseph G.

6 May 2025

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

#### Short trip to Ann Arbor

Very nice, spacious location minutes from Ann Arbor. Would stay again. 

##### Joseph G.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

### 10/10 Excellent

#### Victoria A.

14 Aug 2024

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

#### Perfect place to stay

Shelley is an excellent hostess, and the house is very nice and very well maintained, we love staying here.

##### Victoria A.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

### 10/10 Excellent

#### Noppor J.

11 Oct 2022

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

#### A retreat

It's a place I would like to return to when the weather gets warmer. I had a great experience with the owner as well.

##### Noppor J.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

### 10/10 Excellent

#### Jim v.

30 Apr 2023

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

#### It was the Goat!

This is a well maintained and well provisioned property. We were very comfortable. Feeding and watching the goats play was a hit with everyone.

##### Jim v.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

### 10/10 Excellent

#### Verified traveller

1 Aug 2022

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

#### Lovely grounds and friendly goats!

Shelley was very communicative and responsive to our needs during our stay. The house is not the best layout for infants (split level stairs are difficult to baby-gate) but we were able to find a good setup and Shelley helped accommodate our large family group including young kids + a couple infants. Everyone loved visiting daily with the goats in the backyard :) definitely recommend staying here if you want peace and quiet outside of Ann Arbor, it’s only a \~10-15 min drive to downtown.

##### Verified traveller

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

### 10/10 Excellent

#### Rob L., San Carlos

4 Nov 2022

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

#### Country living just minutes from the Big House

This property was great. A short 7 minute drive from Michigan Stadium, you feel like you are in the country! Starbucks, grocery store, restaurants conveniently located just 2 minutes from the house. The communication with and availability of the owner throughout the stay was outstanding. The instructions upon arrival for using the house and the checkout process were simple and clear. I highly recommend this house. You'll love it.

##### Rob L.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

### 10/10 Excellent

#### Ajit J.

17 May 2022

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

#### Just the perfect retreat!

I rented "Shelley's retreat" for a weekend get-together with 10 of my high-school buddies. It was really the perfect place! The retreat: It's a lovely old house updated with all the modern amenities. The house is minutes away from a restaurant and grocery stores, and yet in its quiet bubble with zero road noise. The spacious backyard with a gazebo, a fire pit, and a convenient bar/serving counter is perfect for spending the evening with friends and family. The bedrooms and bathrooms are updated and nice. Even a small study is tucked away if you have to get some work done. There is ample parking space. There are three goats in a fenced-in lot next to the backyard who will come say hi to you if you get tired of the company you bring. One of them needs an attitude adjustment, but they are a nice bonus! Needless to say, Shelley, the owner, is exceptionally nice! She had donuts and stuff for coffee for the whole group waiting upon check-in. She answered all my questions before and during the stay very promptly. I not only had a very pleasant weekend, but I also made a friend!

##### Ajit J.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

### 10/10 Excellent

#### MaryRose B.

24 Dec 2021

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

#### Wedding week

It was great!

##### MaryRose B.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

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