Ann Arbor Bed and Breakfast

We came down for an impromptu weekend getaway in December. We were impressed by the location and the hospitality of the owners. Will definitely be back!

This place is more bed than breakfast. I was offered some toast, fruit, coffee, and scrambled eggs. Nothing spectacular. A nice undergrad made breakfast, so maybe I came on a bad day when the owners weren’t around. Nonetheless, that’s what I got.
The rooms were clean, although mine felt a bit cluttered with various decorations (hockey stick, knotted wood chairs, etc.). It’s probably nice if you like collecting odds and ends.
The common area has DVD’s, books. It’s spacious but a little dusty. The kitchen area has snacks like cake and coffee. There’s a nook filled with toothbrushes and such in case you forgot something.
The best thing about the B&B is the location. It’s close to the stores on State Street and the campus proper.
Overall, it was a nice experience. I’d look around a bit before staying here again, but wouldn’t be opposed to a repeat visit.

This place will forever stay in my heart. I can proudly talk about it all day long and will treasure every minute of our stay. The experience we have had was overwhelming!
My boyfriend made the reservation 10 days prior to the planned stay and we were upgraded to their best room, Jamboree for the first day after a quick deal with Pat, the lovely and kind hostess/​owner. This big house has several rooms with different themes but overall, the interior is very bohemian, rustic and fully accentuated. Every guests share the living room, dining area and the main house front deck overlooking the University of Michigan main campus. Again, this is not your typical and ordinary hotel experience. This is more like a host-​guest personal connection and that’s why I loved it.
The Jamboree room with the outside hot tub. This was the best part. It’s covered by a tarp but the shrubs and mini trees were good enough to seclude the area for privacy. It has more spacious bathroom, tub and a kitchenette that completed the look. What else can we ask for a generous supply of towels and toiletries! Noted the TJ organic products. Simple things and yet, I don’t get this a lot anywhere else. I appreciated it so much. I wrote a thank you note in the guest book. :)
The complimentary breakfast that served some local bread products and the famous Zingerman’s deli! Always awesome! We had spent 2 breakfast mornings here (always after an early morning run) and I have requested hard boiled eggs. Pat made sure it was done. Keurig, regular coffee and tea were unlimited.
Covered parking. Washer and dryer. Walking distance to all bars and restos. I would come back.

I’m not a huge bed and breakfast fan in general. When I’m traveling for work, I typically keep to myself during my hotel or B&B visit, getting work done or just getting some rest. So, I feel like I don’t really allow myself to enjoy the full B&B experience, if you know what I mean. Regardless, Ann Arbor B&B provides a comfy and spacious place for rest your head if you find yourself in the area.
The Good:
–The Maine room I stayed in was super spacious — a loft on the second floor with a kitchenette and balcony
–Plenty of free snacks and drinks in addition to your included breakfast
–Location is great, super easy to walk to anywhere downtown Ann Arbor
–Check in and check out was super easy and quick
–Plenty of gratis toiletries if you forgot anything at home
The Meh:
–The décor is very much old-​school Michigan, as in lots of knobby wood chairs, desks, bears on comforters, etc. Nothing wrong with this, it’s just not my style and a bit dated
–I was feeling quite under the weather when I stayed here and needed to stay in, rest, and order in dinner. When I asked for a list of restaurants that delivered, the owners didn’t have one, rather had a general list of recommended restaurants. A delivery list would be super helpful.
Hopefully next time I’m feeling better and can enjoy the surroundings a bit more!

This place is absolutely amazing. My boyfriend and I were looking for somewhere to stay on New Year’s Eve, and had procrastinated about finding a reservation. This ended up being to our great advantage, since we found out after arriving to the B&B that the only reason we were able to book our room was because there had been a last-​minute cancellation, and we’d snatched that room up about 30 minutes after the other couple canceled.
We booked the Maine Woods room, which is an attic room that was absolutely SPECTACULAR. It was a gorgeous room, beautifully decorated in a Michigan-​rustic style, with a great kitchenette and balcony. We really lucked out.
In addition to the room being extraordinary, the common space was also a lot of fun and was filled with interesting things to check out. They also have a huge and diverse selection of great movies to watch, and a big TV in the bedrooms if you want to take a movie break. The breakfast they served in the morning was extremely pleasant, and Pat and Bob were very hospitable. This description really isn’t doing this place justice. The only bad thing about the whole experience was that we could only stay one night. Suffice it to say, I can’t wait to go back, hopefully for several nights.

Ann Arbor B&B is one of my favorite place to stay in the whole world. I discovered it about 6 years ago and from my first visit, I knew I would never stay anywhere else in Ann Arbor. Here are just a few of the things I love:
— there is no better location. Adjacent to central campus and the hospital and a tiny stroll to restaurants, shops and theaters.
— there is no better breakfast. If you don’t like the abundant pastries, breads, egg dishes, granola and fresh fruits put out every morning, the innkeepers will gladly prepare you something else
— the rooms vary in size and price, but each is charmingly decorated and stuffed with amenities like thick towels, comfortable beds, plenty of tables, lighting and toiletries. If you forgot or need something else for the room, all you need to do is ask
— free parking!!! Right on premises.
— the most hospitable, accommodating, generous inn keepers I’ve ever met. Pat and Bob make you feel like there’s nothing you can’t ask for. They know everything there is to know about Ann Arbor and UM. The lovely people who help them at the inn are happy, adore Pat and Bob and work for them year after year. You know it’s a welcoming place when the owners and their staff are happy and grateful for each other.
I could go on and on, but I promise that if you are looking for a place that’s better than home, you will be happy here.

If you’re visiting UM, you’d be hard-​pressed to find a handier location. This inn is right across the street from campus and an easy walk to many downtown attractions. We found the proprietors very pleasant and our room was huge, quiet and comfortable. We weren’t wowed by breakfast, but there were plenty of options and it did the trick. Covered parking on site. I’d likely return.

My daughter and I stayed here for three nights while my husband was at The University of Michigan Hospital having a triple bypass. We were so nervous and afraid so having Pats lovely home to come back to each night was priceless. And it was within walking distance, only three blocks. They even provide covered parking.
We had the Ocean View room with the hot tub and our own private patio. No, there’s no ocean view but the bed was amazingly comfortable and the accommodations were perfect for us. That shower was huge. We could fit our whole family in there!
Everyone working there was so sweet, considerate and really made us feel at home. The atmosphere is so comforting and very interesting with all the antique knick-​knacks to distract us. Breakfast was lovely and she even accommodated my difficult to feed Gluten diet.
We Reeeeeeally appreciated having your place so nearby to stay. If you’re looking for someplace to stay, stay here, it’s like a home away from home.
Thank you So Much. We’ll be back when we can!

I’ve never written a negative review before, but after how disrespectful the man/​owner of AA B&B was, I wanted to share my warning and disappointment with other perspective clients as well as the owners. I’m a Wolverine alumna who has stayed at AA B&B before and had a pleasant experience – although I didn’t have the opportunity to meet the innkeepers, as they were out of town, but the young woman who was their substitute innkeeper for the week was extremely kind and professional. Last year (late 2012) I called AA B&B to book multiple rooms for my family for my brother’s UM graduation 2015. The man told me that reservations could not be booked for graduation 2015 until Jan. 1, 2014. I promptly called back on Dec. 31, 2013 and he told me they were already full for graduation 2015. When I tried to explain that I had called a year ago and he had asked me specifically to call back 1÷1÷14, and I was a loyal former customer (who really just wanted an apology), he wouldn’t let me finish my sentences and kept rudely interrupting me to loudly say «I said we’re full for 2015! You can call Campus Inn instead! I repeat, we’re full for 2015!» and eventually hung up on me. It was one of the most rude and unprofessional experiences I’ve had with anyone in the service industry. All I wanted was a simple, «I’m very sorry for the mix up. This was my bad. We value your business, and I’ll make sure to call you myself next time to confirm your next reservation with us.» I wasn’t expecting any unrealistic action to be taken (i.e., kicking others out to magically get rooms for me) – merely a professional, authentic apology. I’m someone who always prefers to support small, local, family-​owned businesses, but I won’t stay at AA B&B again. Being a family owned business doesn’t excuse a business owner from treating customers with kindness and respect.

Great value. Owner was wonderful. Decorations were interesting. Breakfast was good. Had beverages available when desired. My only complaints were that the tv picture was low quality and the internet seemed very slow. Very close to the University of Michigan if your travels take you there.
I would recommend this over any hotel in the area.

We have been here a couple of times now and we really like it here. We stayed in the Jamboree room (which has a separate entrance from the main house) and loved it! The shower is pretty amazing :) and they have nice comfy sheets too! Clean room… also provided a blowdryer in the bathroom.
The breakfast was awesome! I was able to make my own toast and everything (which is nice because I don’t like it too toasty). However, the lady of the house made my boyfriend and I amazing veggie omelets! I had the broccoli and mushroom omelet and it was perfect.
I am also a huge Star Wars fan — and they had little figurines of R2 and C3PO around the main house… it was a nice little touch :)

I could never say enough wonderful things about the Ann Arbor Bed & Breakfast, specifically their Farmhouse out on Miller Ave. in Ann Arbor.
My husband and I stayed here this summer the week before our Ann Arbor wedding. The Innkeeper was wonderful — Marcia cooked us wonderful breakfasts, and kept the Farmhouse in perfect shape. My husband and I enjoyed evenings on the wrap-​around porch, and peaceful sleep in the quiet house. There were always snacks and drinks available in the common room, also books, TV, DVDs. We loved it! Close enough to downtown that you could walk back and forth if you wanted the exercise — lots of parking at the Inn too.
And I could never forget about wonderful, darling Clara! The Innkeeper has a dog! Clara is an adorable, young black lab. I could’ve played with her all day.
The Ann Arbor B&B Farmhouse is a special place. It’s worth the money for the peace and harmony it will bring you during your stay in A2.

A fun place with a nice deck for outdoor breakfasts in season, used for giant inflatable Christmas decorations out of season. Quirky décor reflecting the owners’ other interest: antique dealing. Pleasant rooms. Convenient to downtown, campus, and hospital.