Nature-Filled Family Retreat Near Ann Arbor I Gardens, Bonfire & Wildlife | House in Ann Arbor

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Whittaker House | Nature-Filled Family Retreat Near Ann Arbor I Gardens, Bonfire & Wildlife

4 Bedroom House in Whittaker, Ann Arbor

Escape to a peaceful, family-friendly farm retreat just outside Ann Arbor — a place designed for connection, comfort, and outdoor fun. This spacious home comfortably sleeps up to 10 guests, offers over 2,600 sq ft of indoor living space, and sits on approximately 2 acres of open grassy land to explore.
Ideal for extended families, multi-family trips, and University of Michigan visits, this is more than a place to stay — it’s a setting where memories are made.
Inside the Home
* Comfortably sleeps up to 10 guests.
* Dining table seats all 10 guests comfortably — perfect for shared meals, games, and gatherings.
* 3 full bathrooms for convenience.
* Spacious common areas designed for relaxing and spending time together.
* Cozy, farmhouse-inspired interior.
* Small foosball game room for indoor entertainment.
* Master bedroom suite with wet bar and private upper deck — enjoy coffee, tea, or a cold beverage in a quiet, comfortable retreat.
Outdoor Experience (A Guest Favorite)
Step outside and enjoy space, nature, and classic outdoor fun:
Approx. 2 acres of open grassy space.
Watch our chickens, birds, and visiting wildlife.
Pond views from the upper balcony (view-only; no fishing)
Bonfire pit for evening fires and s’mores
Horseshoe pit
Basketball hoop
Rope swing
Designated outdoor games closet stocked with family-friendly equipment.
Over 1,000 flowers planted throughout the property
Flower garden off the side deck with a small frog pond to observe.
Active Farm stay & Homestead
This is an active farm stay and working homestead. A caretaker may visit daily to tend to animals and property needs using a separate barn entrance. These visits do not interfere with guest spaces or privacy.
Safety & Security
For guest safety and animal protection, the property is equipped with outdoor security cameras located around the perimeter and animal areas only. Cameras do not monitor indoor spaces, sitting areas, or game areas.
Why Guests Love This Home
Plenty of space indoors and out.
Family-friendly activities that encourage unplugging and outdoor play.
Quiet country setting while remaining close to Ann Arbor.
Comfortable layout for large groups.
Beautiful gardens, wildlife viewing, and peaceful surroundings.

Nature-Filled Family Retreat Near Ann Arbor I Gardens, Bonfire & Wildlife is located in Whittaker. Nature-Filled Family Retreat Near Ann Arbor I Gardens, Bonfire & Wildlife provides accommodation, featuring Child Friendly, Internet, Laundry, among other amenities. This House features Child Friendly, Internet, Laundry, to make your stay a comfortable one.

Nature-Filled Family Retreat Near Ann Arbor I Gardens, Bonfire & Wildlife has 4 Bedrooms , 3 Bathrooms, and max occupancy of 10 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated House because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this House, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. House has a friendly neighborhood, and the Whittaker has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the House in Whittaker, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.

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Amenities

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Child Friendly
Internet
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Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 pm minimum check-in age: 22
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 am
Child Policy
Children are welcome.
Pet Policy
Pets not allowed

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 host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed 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

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