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Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior detail
Smart TV, stereo
Smart TV, stereo

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 61300 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Dexter, MI
  • Place, The Encore Theatre
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Huron River
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Dexter-Huron
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Ann Arbor, MI (ARB-Ann Arbor Municipal)
    ‪16 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Dexter

With a stay at this vacation home in Dexter, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of University of Michigan and The Encore Theatre. .This family-friendly vacation home is 9.4 mi (15.2 km) from U of M Hospital and 9.4 mi (15.2 km) from Michigan Stadium.
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What's nearby

  • The Encore Theatre - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Huron River - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Hudson Mills Metropark - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Dexter-Huron - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • University of Michigan - 13 min drive - 13.9 miles

Getting around

  • Ann Arbor Station - 17 min drive
  • Ann Arbor, MI (ARB-Ann Arbor Municipal) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pilot Travel Center - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Welcome to our charming 1850's cottage-style home - Frances House

This cozy retreat sleeps up to 6 guests.
Situated within walking distance to local shops and restaurants, our home provides easy access to the vibrant community of Dexter. Step or ride onto the 35-mile Border-to-Border Trail or access kayaking/tubing on the Huron River.
Just 9 miles away is the lively city of Ann Arbor, offering a wide array of cultural attractions, dining, and entertainment options.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a desk and a microwave, and housekeeping is provided on request.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Gravel flooring in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Bed sheets changed on request
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Towels (changed on request)
  • Unit size: 1,300 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Laundry: When you’re checking out, please place all used pet throws, bedding, and dry towels on the bathroom floor near the washing machine.
Laundry: For wet dish towels and bath towels, kindly hang them on the hooks in the bathroom.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

It’s our goal to make your stay with us an exceptional one. Please message Jim with any questions, concerns, or ideas to help us achieve this.
Shoes: We kindly ask you to remove your shoes while inside the house to help keep everything clean and comfortable for everyone.

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Welcome to our charming 1850's cottage-style home - Frances House Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 12 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 12 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Elan G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful, clean and comfortable home — perfect for two adults. Great location — easy walk to everything in Dexter and a 10 minute drive to Ann Arbor. Well equipped, everything we needed. No bathroom on same floor as bedroom. Dog friendly. Next visit to Dexter, we’d happily stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026

10/10 Excellent

Amy L., Phoenix, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
We were so pleased with our stay at this cozy cottage. The home is well-appointed; the hosts thought of everything to make our stay comfortable and the quality of the amenities were especially appreciated. The little details make a big difference!The location is terrific- we enjoyed walking into town for coffee and exploring the B2B trails. I hope to book the cottage in the future!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jessica F.

Liked: Cleanliness
This was probably the mostly thoughtfully stocked house I've stayed in and we've stayed at a lot! Coffees, creamers, snacks, oil, little peanut butter, etc. So lovely. The house was perfect for us, just me and my husband and two dogs. We spent the week working from home and visiting with family. The kitchen was great, bedroom huge and comfortable and Dexter is adorable. Great time all around!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kristy F.

Liked: Cleanliness
A wonderfully comfortable home with all the amenities you could need. The attention to detail really stands out and makes the stay feel extra special. We will definitely return!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

neil c.

Liked: Cleanliness
If you are looking for a great little house to stay during your visit to Dexter, Mi. Look no further, I booked this house for my daughter and my granddaughters. The location is around the corner from downtown and the Dairy Queen. The kids were here from Memphis, Tn. They were allowed to visit the DQ at night without their mom because of the safe location. The interior is very inviting and comfortable. The owner added 2 single beds to the loft to accommodate. The kitchen was fully stocked with cookware as well as a full-size washer and dryer which is located in a very large bathroom. You will be glad you stayed here.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Carol B.

Liked: Cleanliness
The house is absolutely charming and the location is perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Corinne E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Why a wonderful space!! Located in beautiful downtown Dexter and only a few minutes to Ann Arbor. The home was well stocked with water, coffee, snacks, and all of the homey touches that made us feel comfortable on our stay. We will definitely be back!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elaine W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our stay was 5 star in every aspect. James was an amazing host, so accommodating and communicated with us the whole stay. The home was well stocked with everything from toothpaste, to soap, to coffee, etc. The location was perfect as we were there for the Holiday Hustle half marathon. We were within walking distance to the start/finish line. We would definitely stay here again if we ever come back to Dexter!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy P.

Liked: Cleanliness
This sweet house is as advertised, and it met our needs perfectly.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aydin

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Upstairs sleeping are is wonderful
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eliza K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Anniversary Trip

I great place to rest your head after a long day of farmers markets and patio sitting. Dog friendly as well!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leah R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Little Getaway

James's home was the perfect little getaway for me, my husband, and our dog. We had a wonderful time and enjoyed being so close to downtown Dexter. There are pubs, shops, a bakery, and general stores within a 5-minute walk. James was an extremely thoughtful host and there were so many amenities to choose from. The home was clean, comfortable, and spacious. We would highly recommend James as a host and will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025