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Eco-friendly riverfront home. Close to Ann Arbor and on the Huron River!

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Interior
Smart TV, fireplace, books
Outdoor dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Parking available

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Dexter, MI
  • Place, The Encore Theatre
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Michigan
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Place, Michigan Stadium
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Airport, Detroit, MI (DTW-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County)
    ‪46 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

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

Eco-friendly riverfront home. Close to Ann Arbor and on the Huron River!

Riverfront home! Eco-friendly! Beautiful 3 bedroom solar-powered home with large common areas, great for gatherings! Walking distance (1/2 mile) to local restaurants, shops, brew pubs and a historic cider mill (seasonal). Cycle, run or hike local parks on the "Border to Border Trail." Canoe, kayak, SUP or tube the Huron River Water Trail. Paddle from a local park right to your backyard! 9 miles to downtown Ann Arbor and the University of Michigan.
During your stay at this vacation home, you're just a quick walk from Huron River. Laundry facilities are available. The vacation home includes amenities such as a kitchen and 2 bathrooms.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and 2 bathrooms
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Steps from Huron River and Hudson Mills Metropark
As a guest of this vacation home, you'll find barbecue grills, a garden, and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Canoeing nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

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
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Composting
  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Return the keys
Please leave the keys on the kitchen prep table and leave the side door unlocked.
Please strip the beds and place any used sheets and pillow cases in the laundry baskets located in each of the bedroom closets.
Please put any trash in the green bin located outside on the back of the house. The yellow bin is for recycling.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

  • No pets allowed
  • Note from host: Inquire about pets

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

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Eco-friendly Riverfront Home! Close to Ann Arbor Dexter

Reviews

Eco-friendly riverfront home. Close to Ann Arbor and on the Huron River! Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 71 out of 72 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 72 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 72 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 72 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 72 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Phil H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Downstairs sleeping room could use a remodel River access and outdoor fire pit were so cool
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jon M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice, fully stocked kitchen. Good sports coverage on TV. Dexter is a great community with nice restaurants and close to Ann Arbor. Riverfront location is special. Hosts are the best and communication is easy.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jackie H.

Liked: Cleanliness
We loved this house. Would definitely stay here again. Great host, great location, beautiful view!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth Gibbons H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely place to stay for UMICH family weekend. Easy drive in to campus and quiet, fun place to retreat back to.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patty C., Atlanta, GA

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location. Very relaxed stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Veronica D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Adorable place in Dexter

Quaint home, walking distance to adorable downtown Dexter and a walking path. We enjoyed sitting along the river, renting kayaks and bikes.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Todd T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Location

This is my family's favorite place to stay when visiting the area. Clean, comfortable, and walkable to downtown Dexter and the B2B trail.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosanne R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very nice

This stay is great.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karl T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Clean & cozy

My family and I had a wonderful stay. The home is well kept. I don’t visit the area often, though I wouldn’t hesitate to stay again. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Return Visit

Second time stsying at this house. Absolutely wonderful. Homey. Comfortable. Well appointed kitchen and bathroom. Also an inspiring learning experience in terms of what eco-friendly actually entails. And being right on the river in spring was glorious. Bluebirds fliting in and out of their birdhouse. Magical.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bari L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Location can’t be beat

We’ve stayed at Lisa and Doug’s place many times over the last few years. Never been disappointed with our stay. Access to Ann Arbor, great B2B TraiI within walking distance and decent restaurants. I thought we walked all the local trails from the house, yet we discovered another trail near the house that rewarded us with lots of deer. Our morning walks with coffee are part of the benefits of staying here. And yes, the house is as portrayed, patio on The Huron and super nice host. What not to love!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jordan S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely place for our family of 3 to stay and our cousins to visit to play!

We were in town for a wedding, and this home was perfect for us, our 3-year-old, and my parents to make home for 3 days. There was also a lovely patio by the river and ample space for our son and his cousins to run around during the day. And communication couldn’t have been easier. Truly a great experience all around.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Loved it!

Wonderful stay! Very clean, quiet, great location right on the river. We had difficulty with the Wi-Fi and owners responded immediately and helped fix the issue. We would definitely return!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael C.

Liked: Cleanliness

60th Birthday

My wife and my daughters and myself all really enjoyed our stay in your beautiful home. Within 10 minutes of getting to the property I seen 3 deer in the woods across the river. Was very peaceful and serene and close to everything. Will be staying again. Thank you very much. Also loved the bottle of wine.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Thanksgiving Stay

The house was very welcoming and perfect for gathering with our family in Michigan. Lots of little extras and things provided to make the stay more comfortable. Loved the view from the kitchen overlooking the river.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jan H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay in Dexter

Great location in Dexter near restaurants and shops. Lovely home with everything you need. Dexter is a great place to stay away from the crowds for visiting college kid at U Mich. One of the best VRBO experiences we’ve had.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Weekend Trip

Came with friends and family to attend UM Football game. The house was very comfortable, many fun things to do nearby. Would definitely come again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve S.

Liked: Cleanliness

MSU game

Stayed with two of our adult children to watch the UM-MSU game. This is the second time we have rented this house in Dexter. We used to own a condo in downtown Ann Arbor, so we were initially concerned about how much different it is in Dexter and downtown Ann Arbor. But we love Dexter. We went to the coffee shop twice, the bakery, and the pub (twice as well). We obviously came back, so it was enjoyable.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jay M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Visiting our son at UM

What a fabulous location. Short easy drive to Ann Arbor. Walking distance to Dexter Downtown where there are pubs and restaurants and stores. Short drive to anything you need. The house was so charming and homey. Lisa and Doug really make you feel at home with all the little things in the house. The back yard was so nice to sit by the river and lite a fire. We will definitely come back.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rob R.

Liked: Cleanliness

USC-Michigan game

The place is perfect for a football weekend. Pizza place two doors down was great. Coffee shop less than half mile away. Crib was neat and tidy, attention to detail throughout. Mark me a satisfied customer!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Liz M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Charming, well equipped cottage

Love the peaceful location on the river. We loved jumping in the cool water. It's also a super close walk to town. The kitchen and supplies were SO well stocked. We had absolutely everything we needed, and more. Tons of space indoors and out for our group to hang out in.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca K.

Liked: Cleanliness

The Best Week Ever

The best location ever! Right on the beautiful Huron River. Great gardens and trees. Cozy back yard with fire pit! Close to up-beat small town with unique shops and good restaurants, coffee shops, pubs, and the walking trail. PLUS the house was lovely. Beds comfy. Kitchen very well appointed and stocked with essentials. Bathrooms too..We want to come back
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Michigan family visit/beerfest

Awesome spot! Close to cutest downtown. Easy access to the bike paths. Great river view/access with firepit for relaxing. Cider mill super close but seasonal!! Will this location again!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hilary G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Graduation

We found the perfect hideaway for our son’s graduation from University of Michigan. Dexter is a lovely town, and although very convenient to Ann Arbor, is far from the madness and crowds of graduation weekend! We especially loved relaxing on the terrace by the river after a busy day at the Big House!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024