Artful Loft in Ann Arbor's Brooklyn

Entire loft in Ypsilanti, Michigan

  1. 6 guests
  2. 1 bedroom
  3. 1 bed
  4. 2 baths
Hosted by Nan
  1. Superhost
  2. 11 years hosting

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Extra spacious

Guests love this home’s spaciousness for a comfortable stay.
Spacious contemporary loft for up to 4 adults and 2 children in the heart of undiscovered Ypsilanti. Enjoy the art collection, gourmet kitchen, high ceilings, large dining room, two luxurious baths, 1900+ sq ft--great for a family getaway! Steps from restaurants, bars, brew pubs, unique shops, Depot Town, Riverside Park, summer festivals, public transit. Walking distance to Eastern Michigan University, minutes by car or bus from Ann Arbor, UM, and Stadium.

The space
This loft is our home, and we would love to share it with you. We mix contemporary and antique art and furniture, provide high-end appliances--range, dishwasher, refrigerator, washer, dryer--and invite you to browse our dozens of books on art and many other topics. The space has 17-12' high ceilings, exposed brick, and intriguing remnants of past decor.
This is a true loft--one big room, 22 x 80, with one of the enclosed baths dividing the master bedroom with queen-sized bed from the rest of the space. The living room doubles as the second bedroom, with a Design Within Reach "Twilight" sleeper sofa that easily converts into one or two XL twin beds. Aerobeds are provided on request for up to two children.
Also in the living room, a 40" flat-screen TV with DirectvStream, a DVD player and a small collection of titles, and access to Netflix and Amazon Prime.
The high-end kitchen is equipped for the serious cook and up to eight diners. Coffee (Keurig), creamer, and sugar are provided.
Downstairs is our art-music-space, 22 North. It's a family enterprise, housing our audio services business in the back and an art gallery in the front. The gallery shows emerging and established artists in our region--it was voted the 2nd best art gallery in the county in 2022, after the University of Michigan Museum of Art.

Guest access
There is a private entry on the street with a keyless entry pad, so you can check in and check out without assistance (unless you need it--we'd be glad to help!).

The whole apartment will be yours during your stay. The rest of the building is off-limits, but we would love to give you a complete tour if we are on site.

Parking is easy though we don't have a dedicated space. Parking meters in front of the building operate M-F, 8-6. Parking is free after 6pm. Overnight parking is permitted. A city parking lot across Huron Street offers free parking, limited to 2 hours M-F, 8-6 but unlimited afterwards. Overnight parking is permitted.

DO NOT PARK BEHIND THE BUILDING. The entire area is monitored carefully and unauthorized cars can be towed with no warning and alarming speed. However, just a minute's walk from these private lots, toward the river, there is unrestricted parking in Riverside Park. This is where we leave our cars when we won't be driving for several hours. This area is accessible from the alley behind the building, off of Michigan Ave.

There are other paid and free lots nearby, and there are copies of a parking map in the guest manual in the loft.

Other things to note
A dog lives on premises. We clean thoroughly, but in case you are extra-sensitive, we wanted you to know.

The loft is up a single long single flight of stairs. There is no elevator or lift. The stairwell is enclosed by a short half-wall in the living area, which is why we don't accept young children. If you are bringing a dog, please take their ability to manage stairs into account.

Where you’ll sleep

Bedroom
1 queen bed

What this place offers

Kitchen
Fast wifi – 104 Mbps
Dedicated workspace
Free street parking
Pets allowed

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Rated 4.94 out of 5 from 244 reviews.

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Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars for location

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for value

Where you’ll be

Ypsilanti, Michigan, United States
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Neighborhood highlights

Downtown Ypsilanti is an undiscovered treasure. Beautifully preserved historic architecture abounds, and a new entrepreneurial energy prevails. Chic coffee shops and boutiques, hip and classic restaurants and bars (and the nighttime activity you might expect) surround our loft. Behind the block is a lovely stretch of the Huron River and Riverside Park. Walk down elegant Huron and Cross Streets or through the park and across the pedestrian bridge to arrive at Depot Town.

Meet your host

Superhost
244 reviews
4.94 out of 5 average rating
11 years of hosting
Where I went to school: Mount Holyoke+University of Michigan
My work: Art gallery owner
I love old buildings, contemporary art (well, all kinds of art), running, and cooking. Italy and Northern Michigan are my favorite travel destinations. My husband is an audio engineer who has been in a bluegrass band with the same guys for 56 years, so we love that kind of music and all kinds. Our three grown kids are all involved in the arts as well.

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Co-hosts

  • James

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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in after 3:00 PM
Checkout before 11:00 AM
6 guests maximum
Safety & property
Heights without rails or protection
Carbon monoxide alarm
Smoke alarm