I visit Ann Arbor many times a year for business, and have stayed at numerous hotels and B&B’s. Upon finding First Street Garden Inn, I now will stay nowhere else.

It is conveniently situated in a quiet Ann Arbor neighborhood, a very comfortable house – yet is walking distance to downtown Main Street and to the University of Michigan.
Kathi and Mike are wonderful hosts - friendly, worldly, and accommodating. I look forward to my conversations with them every morning during breakfast - which is another reason for visiting. Kathi has spent time in France, and together they travel quite a bit - e.g. they recently returned from an extended trip to Europe. Her menu (and conversation) reflects these influences, to the benefit of their guests.

They are both involved in Ann Arbor activities/business/politics. Kathi seems to be on some committee whenever I visit, and Mike is a member of the City Council. This translates to their knowledge of Ann Arbor, including places to visit, events, restaurants…

I prefer the Master Suite, very relaxing with a comfortable bed, a separate sitting room with a television for watching the evening news, and a steam shower - appreciated after walking back from dinner on cold winter evenings. I should here mention that on cold, snowy winter mornings Mike and Kathi offer (which I accept) to drive me to my meeting.

Highly recommended. From experience, the First Street Garden Inn is my choice for Ann Arbor accommodations.

I had a problem with my reservation and the management was very helpful and understanding in solving the problem.

This lovely B&B is within walking distance from downtown Ann Arbor, so it is perfect for exploring the town. At the same time the owners' beautiful garden offers an opportunity to relax and rest. The breakfasts are to die for too! I thoroughly recommend this place to anyone, and I will definitely come back!

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 furniture peppered throughout. And the location is perfect: walking distance to town but situated on a quiet street with plenty of street parking.