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First Street Garden Inn

549 S. First Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48103
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Ranked #3 of 11 Ann Arbor B&B and Inns
4.5 of 5 stars 31 Reviews
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bmod
Cleveland Heights, OH
Reviewer
4 reviews
4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 October 2009

The First Street Garden Inn was wonderful. We will definitely stay there again next time we visit Ann Arbor. Kathy was wonderful; she gave us ideas for places to eat/drink in town, and she made just delicious breakfasts. Man, those breakfasts were good. The house is beautiful and cheerful, with Art Deco flavor (on the inside), and lovely art and... More

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TravelGirl55
Baltimore, Maryland
Senior Contributor
30 reviews
44 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 October 2009
1
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We came for a football game at Michigan. We found the inn to be a perfect location, half way between downtown and the stadium. (Although it was a slightly longer walk to the stadium). The innkeepers were very helpful with recommendations and directions around town. You may want to make a dinner reservation for the weekends, things fill up fast.... More

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cushlander
Boston, MA
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5 reviews
1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 July 2009

We were very pleased with the First Street Garden Inn. It is a beautiful turn-of-the century home convenient (on foot) to downtown Ann Arbor as well as the Univesity district. The house is filled with beautiful art and surrounded by gorgeous gardens. The innkeeper is warm, friendly, helpful, and not at all intrusive. Her breakfasts were delicious, if a bit... More

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Guinness333
Hawaii
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 June 2009

Our first stay certainly not our last. Very nice Bed and Breakfast located in quite and Historic West side of Ann Arbor. Very friendly owners who do a great job. Among other highlights a delicious breakfast served every morning (4 day stay). Covered front porch perfect for morning paper and coffee. Surrounded by well tended gardens with back yard area... More

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busymatt
Orlando, FL
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 June 2009

I stayed at the First Street Garden Inn for a business trip. The First Garden Inn located in an Ann Arbor neighborhood less than half a mile from the University of Michigan, restaurants and shops. It's secluded on its canopy tree lined street that you don't even realize how close you are to the University and downtown. The First Street... More

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AlQatari
Midwest
1 review
2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 April 2009
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This is a small B&B with just two rooms. I stayed in the larger suite for four days, and it was just right. The room was beautifully appointed but also very comfortable -- the suite has a great old freestanding bathtub. Each of the breakfasts was completely different, and all of them were delicious. Kathy (the owner) is a great... More

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magoo52
magoo52
1 review
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 April 2009
1
person found this review helpful

First night--a tray of champagne was brought to my room. Every morning a different place-setting of beautiful china at the dining table with my coffee. The cozy home is decorated in turn of the century furnishings--arts and crafts, art nouveau, original Japanese engravings and oil paintings and Fresh flowers throughout the house. Someone there is an artist at heart. More

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Triathlon_lady
Bethesda, MD
1 review
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 November 2008
1
person found this review helpful

We're just about to book another stay at the First Street Garden Inn, and want to share our fabulous experience with other travelers to Ann Arbor. We have stayed at the First Street Garden Inn 3 times over the last 4 years. Each time our visit was better than the last time. The Inn is within walking distance to the... More

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kbk54923
Berlin,WI
Senior Contributor
40 reviews
62 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 September 2008
1
person found this review helpful

Mere words cannot say what a great place this is. It was the perfect match for what we needed. I contacted Kathy about 9 months ago to reserve the rooms. My husband and I and another 2 guys had the whole house to ourselves. It was wonderful. We were there for a Wisconsin Badger game. We walked everywhere. It was... More

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Hubbard3
Boston
1 review
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 August 2008
1
person found this review helpful

We came to Ann Arbor for my brother's wedding knowing we'd need a peaceful place to relax during our free time. My mother googled 'Ann Arbor Bed & Breakfast' and thought the First Street Garden Inn sounded nice; she was right. The breakfasts were of very high quality - I'm not an early riser when on vacation, but for this... More

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