Title: Welcome to our charming 1850's cottage-style home - Frances House - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [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) ![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) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108570000/108561100/108561039/854ab849.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies 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 - Barbecue grill - Washer - 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 ![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 - Hudson Mills Metropark - 8 min walk - 0.7 km - Huron River - 9 min walk - 0.8 km - Dexter-Huron - 10 min walk - 0.8 km - Dexter Health Center - 15 min walk - 1.3 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 - ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive - ‪Arby'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. ### How much is parking? > Onsite parking is available at the property. ### 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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