Library Bed and Breakfast

I cannot say enough about the experience we had here. We admittedly called VERY late in the afternoon 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!

I wish I could give more than 5 stars. My husband and I had an incredible experience at The Library. Joan goes above and beyond to make sure her guests are comfortable. Her spot is in the BEST location for walking around campus, going out to eat, or going to the games. She’s also a great cook. I highly recommend!

I felt incredibly fortunate to have gotten on this site and found the Library. This B&B is just a few blocks from campus. It was my first visit to Ann Arbor and I could not have been more happy to have met Joan and stayed here. She gave me a great history of the area along with maps. Her warmth and hospitality made the stay very comfortable. Communal bath and kitchen, nice rooms and a TV and dining room downstairs.

Joan is a wonderful, cultured, and exuberant woman who can give you much insight on Ann Arbor’s history, 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 stayed at this B&B based on the review I read here. I am so glad I did.
What a comfy place! Clean, beautiful, quirky, and full of books to read. As stated elsewhere, Joan, the host, is the best! She is wonderful company, is full of good advice, and she cooks a mean breakfast.

What a wonderful place to stay in Ann Arbor!
This is one of the best B&B’s I’ve stayed in for the price, which is incredibly reasonable. While some aspects of the stay could have been more comfortable — the bed was a bit stiff, we had to share a common bathroom, etc — one thing couldn’t be better: the host! Joan was wonderful company and served excellent breakfast. She is a bit quirky, but she is a true book lover and a real fixture of the Ann Arbor community.
Overall, I would highly recommend the Library Bed and Breakfast for anyone who prefers B&Bs over hotels due to the hospitality and service — it couldn’t be better here.