[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Welcome to our charming 1850's cottage-style home - Frances House Family-friendly vacation home in Dexter ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108570000/108561100/108561039/153040ed.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108570000/108561100/108561039/854ab849.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108570000/108561100/108561039/7b440c43.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, stereo](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108570000/108561100/108561039/6fa87cc4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108570000/108561100/108561039/36e51413.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Welcome to our charming 1850's cottage-style home - Frances House provides amenities like a garden and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 61300 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Barbecue grill - Pet-friendly - Kitchen ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## 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. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### 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 - Area rugs in public areas - Gravel flooring in public areas - Hardwood flooring in public areas - 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 ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/41000000/40140000/40135700/40135606/d9348457.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Eco-friendly riverfront home. 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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 ## About the area Dexter is home to this vacation home. Bel-Mark Lanes and Whispering Pines are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Ann Arbor Hands On Museum and Exhibit Museum of Natural History at the University Of Michigan. Traveling with kids? Consider Leslie Science & Nature Center and Nichols Arboretum. [Visit our Dexter travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Dexter.dx6360939) [View more Vacation homes in Dexter](https://www.expedia.ca/Dexter-Private-Vacation-Homes.d6360939-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=42.333138,-83.88969&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:ealaGpu__O%3FU%3FU%3FS%40U%3FS%40U%40S%40U%40UBS%40S%40UBSBUBSBSBSDSBUDSDSBSDQDSFSDQFSFQDQFSFQFOFSHQFOHQFQHOHOHOHOHOHOJOJOHMJMJMHOLMHKLMJKJKJMLKJILKLILKJILKLGLILGNILGLGLGNGLGLENELENENCLENCLCNCNCNALCNANANANAN%3FL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40N%40L%40N%40NBL%40PBLBNBLBNDNBLDNDLDNDLFLFNFLFLFLHNFJHLFLJLHLJJHLJLHJJLLJJJJJLJJJNJLJLJLHLJNHNHNHNJNHNHNFNHRFNHNFPFRHPFPFPDPFPDRFPDRDRDPDRDRBTDRBRDR%40RBRBTBRBT%40R%40R%40TBT%3FR%40T%40R%3FT%40R%3FT%3FT%3FR%3FTAT%3FRARAT%3FTCRATARATCRCRCTCRARERCRERCTEREREPERERGPERGPEPGPGPIRGPGPINGPIPGNIPILKPILIPILKNILKLKLKLKNKJKLKLKJMJKJMHMJKJMHMHMJMFKHOFMHMHMDOFMFMFODMDODMDOBODMDO%40MDQ%40MBO%40OBM%3FO%40O%40O%40O%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FOAOAOAO%3FOCMAOCOAOEMAOEMEOCOEMEOEMEMGOGMGMEMIOIMGMIMGMKKIMIMKMKKIMKKKKKKMMMIKMMIOKMKMIMKOKMIQIMIQIMIQIOGQIQGOIQGQGQGQGSEQGQGSEQGSESEQCSESESCUESCSCSCSCUCSASAUCSAUASAUAU%3FSAS%3FU%3FU%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=QJEOY-pHJNlTKeWiaKXVd8XzwL0=) Dexter, MI ### What's nearby - The Encore Theatre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km - Briarwood Mall - 16 min drive - 22.0 km - University of Michigan - 16 min drive - 19.6 km - Michigan Stadium - 16 min drive - 19.9 km - U of M Hospital - 16 min drive - 21.7 km ### 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 - ‪Arby's - ‬5 min drive - ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive - ‪Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen - ‬5 min drive - ‪Subway - ‬4 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Welcome to our charming 1850's cottage-style home - Frances House pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet. ### What time is check-in at Welcome to our charming 1850's cottage-style home - Frances House? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Welcome to our charming 1850's cottage-style home - Frances House? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Welcome to our charming 1850's cottage-style home - Frances House located? > This family-friendly Dexter vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of The Encore Theatre, Dexter-Huron, and Huron River. Hudson Mills Metropark and Dexter Health Center are also within 1 mi (2 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Welcome to our charming 1850's cottage-style home - Frances House Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ### 10 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 4 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Eliza K. May 11, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Anniversary Trip I great place to rest your head after a long day of farmers markets and patio sitting. Dog friendly as well! ##### Eliza K. Stayed 2 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nancy P. Aug 4, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy This sweet house is as advertised, and it met our needs perfectly. ##### Nancy P. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Aydin Aug 2, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication Upstairs sleeping are is wonderful ##### Aydin Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Leah R. Feb 2, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 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! ##### Leah R. Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Cozy, Secluded, Year-Round Cabin Rental With A Hot Tub!](https://www.expedia.ca/Munising-Hotels-Cozy.h27265412.Hotel-Information) > > [St. Clair Inn](https://www.expedia.ca/Port-Huron-Hotels-The-St-Clair-Inn.h36685.Hotel-Information) > > [Best Western Sault Ste. 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