Joan is a wonderful, cultured, and exuberant woman who can give you much insight on Ann Arbor's…read morehistory, UM's football athletics program, and just about anything she collects (UM football memorabilia, miniature books, red items). She knows her way around so please feel welcomed to ask her for directions. Her cozy abode is quirky at first but you'll be drawn by the deep passion this lady has for these knickknacks. Home is well furnished: community bathroom, community kitchen, 3 bedrooms, and dining room (red room) for breakfast. Very clean and full of color. She cooks a pretty good "eggs in a basket" dish that's a scramble of eggs, asparagus, almonds, cranberries, and chicken/asiago cheese sausages. Croissant (so good!), coffee, tea, and orange juice is also available. She's very accommodating so don't be afraid to ask. The only issues we came across were the extra soft beds and fleece sheets that may be uncomfortable for some. Room's aren't too spacious but enough to house two people comfortably (but who stays in on a vacation?). She does have cats but they stay in her room and may roam in the breakfast area. I'm allergic to cats but they were not a problem for me at all. Please do keep the library bed and breakfast in mind the next time you come to Ann Arbor as her price is comparable and she'll make your experience a pleasurable memory!

I cannot say enough about the experience we had here. We admittedly called VERY late in the…read moreafternoon after a day of Antiquing. The owner, Joan Knoertzer, indicated that she was late for an appointment, but asked for a minute, then came back and told us to come by anyway! We arrive to a non-description residence covered with grapevines and trees on Mary Street, just off the busy corner of Packard and State. You could almost throw a rock and hit the Athletic Administration building we were so close! We parked on the street and walked up the curving steps to warmly greeted by a wonderful lady decked out in full Maize and Blue. This was just the beginning, as we entered which could best described as a bibliophile paradise crossed with a museum to all things Ann Arbor/ U of M. Climbing the steps, you first encounter the Poetry and Mystery Rooms, followed by a full Pullman kitchen and sitting area. If your into Ann Arbor's past, you'll find two great hanging lights from the old Pretzel Bell Restaurant, surrounded by books of all types. Last is the Tiny Book Room, which is filled with - you guessed it - tiny books. We had a great dinner later than night at Melting Pot (review forthcoming) and went to bed early and slept great. We woke up the next morning to amazing smells coming from downstairs, where we and another couple were greeted to fresh coffee, OJ, homemade pumpkin bread and pumpkin butter! This was followed by a fruit course and an amazing quiche. Mixed with a wonderful conversation, we felt like we were totally at home. Even the three cats, Kipling, Cinnamon and, well, I forget the third, treated us well. We then spent the next hour talking about everything books - we just didn't want to leave! Trust me, there is no better place to stay in AA, especially for the price and the food. Try it, you won't be sorry!

My sister and I stayed at Casa del sol for 2 weeks and we loved it! Marta is very helpfull and…read morefriendly! She gave us all information we needed about what to do and where to go. We had good time with her. The house is great! We felt like home there. There's a bus stop close and it's also easy to go to downtown by bike.

Spent the weekend at Casa Del Sol w/ my wife. Really enjoyed Marta's company. Compared to some of…read morethe other more expensive choices, this may be a more less-frills kind of place. (the cable wasn't working, but I didn't really care to watch) However, the room was comfortable, the neighborhood was pleasant and Marta's breakfasts were healthy and delicious. I actually ended up going on a bike tour with her, and she is really in shape for a lady her age. The decor was bright and cheerful- she has done a nice job with an older home. Check out the website so you know what it expect- its not a luxo-type of place, just a nice place to stay for a reasonable price with a really nice hostess.

I will preface this 'review' by saying I have not stayed at her 'inn' and I never will. I booked…read moreher 'cottage' in Indian River for myself, my adult son, and my pregnant daughter in law. I had my small 12 lb dog on the trip with me but explained to Jan that since no dogs were allowed, that my dog would continue staying with my sister at her cottage down the road. I went on to tell her how my dog loves my sister and she would be more than fine there. My dog never once stepped foot on her property. The experience once we arrived at the property was absolutely terrible. The property was in deplorable condition. Weeds had overtaken the 'walkway', the home was so dirty, windows were yellow! Curtains were dusty and filthy. The best part was the blood stained sheets on the bed. The house had an overwhelming smell of old & musty mixed with mothballs. So on top of the blood stained sheets on the bed, dried blood in the trashcan, the smell of musty and mothballs made my pregnant daughter in law sick. I immediately reached out to Jan and explained my concerns. Not only did she not return my text for a few hours, she accused me of not being forthcoming with who was going to be staying, accused me of having my dog on her property, and had the audacity to tell me she advertises the cottage as 'rustic', and as 'grandma's cottage' and if I wanted stainless steel and granite that I should've booked elsewhere. She never once took any accountability and lied to Airbnb trying to screw me out of my money. I would avoid doing any business whatsoever with Jan Davies. BEWARE!

I stayed in Jan's place for about three months. The place was neat, quiet, and relaxing. The U-M…read morebranding is really nice :), Go Blue! Jan and Larry went out of their way to accommodate me. It was clear that they do their best to make their guests comfortable. The studio had everything I needed. Jan was kind enough to loan me a couple of appliances when I needed them. The place is conveniently located and is almost on the 24 bus line that serves U-M. It is also very close to other lines (6 and 5). Briarwood Mall is close by as well. I am very grateful to Jan and Larry for showing me around Ann Arbor, being there for me when I needed an urgent ride, and helping me with my move. I understand that these are not standard services, but it is nice to have good neighbors when you are new to town. I am frankly puzzled by some of the comments on this site. They do not reflect my personal experience. I have nothing but praise for the place and the management. After all, having stayed there for 90+ days should count for something. Enough with the negativity! I would highly recommend Davies House Inn and I would definitely stay there again.

10 stars! Kathleen was a hostess far beyond our expectations. The place is impeccable, everything…read morefelt clean (I am a germaphobe). Kathleen even prepared us vegan breakfast two mornings in a row - and it was delicious. The location is wonderful - easy to walk to plenty of shops, restaurants and nature. We already want to go back. It was downright magical and I don't use that word lightly.

Our first time at a bed and breakfast and everything superseded our expectations. Katherine was so…read morewelcoming and made us feel like family from the moment we booked our reservation. Breakfast was unbelievable and I cannot wait to recreate it with the shared recipes. We enjoyed dinner within walking distance and a show at the Ark. Highly recommended and we can't wait to visit again!

Very friendly customer service. Very Clean room Awesome…read morefitness room Workout equipment in every room Handheld shower head!! Fresh food for breakfast with healthy options all made fresh to order

We stayed at the EVEN (our first and probably only time) for the University of Michigan's 2025…read moreParents' Weekend, Sept 12-14th. We booked the hotel months in advance due to the high demand and difficulty getting hotels for Parents' Weekend. Upon our arrival, the pool was closed and out of service, but the hotel seemed clean and our room (a "suite" -- a bedroom with a separate living room with a single bathroom in the bedroom, was necessary for us as our daughter stayed with us and used the pullout couch) was decent. It even (kind of oddly) had its own stationary bike and yoga equipment. First night was uneventful. The second night (Saturday, Sept 13th) was not. After a long day of pre-game activities with our student and his friends, then a big football game and then dinner, we retired to our hotel for a much needed night's sleep. However, at 11:45pm, we were shaken from our sleep by loud fire alarms urging us to evacuate (we assumed). We hastily dressed and went down to the lobby. There was no smell of smoke or evidence of a fire. Firemen were roaming around, although no one (not a fire representative nor anyone from the hotel addressed nor instructed the guests about what was happening. We all just assumed we needed to leave the hotel and wait outside in the parking lot. Finally at 12:15am, a man who was likely working at the hotel almost indecipherably said guests should go to the adjacent hotel across the parking lot and wait in their lobby which we did. Someone heard the cause may have been carbon monoxide but nothing was officially announced. At 1:20am, we were summoned to return to the hotel whereupon the same man from the hotel informed everyone that the hotel was unsafe to re-enter and stay inside overnight due to high levels of carbon monoxide. However we could quickly enter to retrieve our belongings and then exit again. And, the kicker was that were to find our own accommodations for the night -- at 1:30am in the morning, on Parents' Weekend. No assistance was offered. No inquiries about guest well-being nor apologies for any inconvenience. The whole situation was appalling. To this day, we are still waiting for the general manager to call us back, as promised, to discuss compensation. This is a horribly run establishment and I can't recommend anyone staying here. I would give it ZERO STARS if I could.

Just got back from Parent's Weekend at Michigan and we stayed here with another couple. We were…read morevery busy during the day so we really just slept here and ate breakfast each morning. The beds were comfortable and everything was clean. Kathy, our hostess, gave us a menu when we checked in so she knew exactly what we would eat for breakfast. Kathy's presentation was colorful and the food was delicious. The location was super close to Main Street and getting to central campus and the Big House was easy. I highly recommend this bed and breakfast if you need a good home base while visiting your students or coming in to go to a game.

2 spacious, quiet and comfortable rooms. beautiful view on the park and a warm welcome with…read moredelicious breakfast. Walking distance to U of Michigan.

saw the manager Laura verbally assault a front desk worker and then disappear her into a closet…read more then saw the police investigate and the only person fired after was the other witness to the verbal assault. I shared what I saw with HR and was patronized. Please don't stay here - this place is understaffed and hostile.

Would you stay at a hotel where the nameplate at the front reception desk says "Idk google it."?…read moreThen look no further. Why work at a job where you would feel so annoyed with being questioned at a hospitals hotel front desk by customers, while working as a hospitals hotel front desk customer service representative, that you would feel so inclined to spend part of your work day and money sitting at the front desk looking for the perfect nameplate? To do what? Make a paying customer feel uncomfortable? I feel troubled that they have to put up such a wall to their customers for whatever personal reasons but mostly feel sorry for the customers. They are approachable but it's best to google it. You think they hide it when the big boss comes or do you think it matters? Scary. Hotel is inconvenient. Stayed there due to a long drive after appointment and we were like cool a hotel in the hospital! If you've ever been on an aircraft carrier or such think of it like that maze of going down three decks to find the ladder up four deck just to get to the other side of the bulkhead than you see what I mean. Closest parking is far and bringing anything is a ruck march THROUGH the hospital BUILDING to the Med Inn building. Smoking is off the whole campus. Cameras everywhere. Outdated and did I mention the nameplate? Housekeeping and breakfast people were alright I guess. You might want to spend your money where you know they have to act like they care... and do without some smart remark next to where you swipe your credit card. Getting a ride in and out to the hospital can be more relaxing and convenient since it would take less walking getting a ride from another hotel to the front of the hospital and off to your appointment then walking from med inn to most spots especially surgery.

Delightfully charming. An wonderful experience like stepping back in time. Fantastic value…read more Spacious, convenient, comfortable, clean. Loved it. Will definitely stay here again. Notes: Bring your own hair dryer and bath toiletries. They are not provided. If you're a light sleeper or late sleeper, you'll hear the early morning prep from the coffee shop downstairs. The building is circa late 19th or early 20th century - - not sound proof. Consider part of the historic charm. We did. Sundays aren't an issue the coffee shop is closed.

Last year my husband and I celebrated our first wedding anniversary. Since we live in the metro…read moreDetroit area (see: suburbs), we wanted to get out to a small town somewhere in the state, not too far. Tecumseh absolutely charmed us, and part of the charm lay in this very nice little place (and I mean little, one apt. only available, while we were there) above the local coffee shop, owned by the same people as the coffee shop. So, locally owned, and getting in touch to book rooms has you calling the coffee shop, so don't be confused! Anyway, the price was very reasonable, and the loft was quaint, an efficiency apt with a living room, bedroom, bathroom and kitchen. Clean and comfortable, located on the main street and up a flight of stairs (they have one other place, a larger apt. with several bedrooms). We walked to dinner at Evans Street Station, and to the little shops up and down the strip during the afternoon. Tecumseh's quiet--if you want clubs, bars and a roulette wheel, this is not the spot for you--but if you're into the small town, quiet-getaway- experience, I highly recommend this inn. The breakfast is a $10 gift card for the full service coffee shop downstairs, which for two people can be tight, but you can use it the day before, and put your bagels and coffee in the apt. fridge, which is what we did (see caveat), or you can use the morning of, if they're open (Caveat: the coffee shop wasn't open on the Sunday we were there, and may not be open on Sundays period. Pick out breakfast foods in advance for Saturday night stays).