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Your Home Away From Home

Thank you for choosing to stay at Hillside Manor for your trip! This is my home, but I purchased it from the beginning to be set up as a vacation rental.

The vacation rental is the upper two floors of the house, a cathedral-style living room, open kitchen and dining room, full bathroom, and three bedrooms. 

I live on premises in the downstairs apartment, but am completely out of your way. However, I’m onsite to help you with anything you need, including getting a fire going in the outdoor fire pit, or recommending local restaurants and activities. 

You will park on the driveway and enter through the front door in the photo above. There is a key pad for your safe entry. 

Here are some of the things guests have loved most:

  • The high ceilings and open floor plan
  • The secluded nature of the property
  • The fully stocked, open kitchen
  • The Amazon Smart TV
  • The memory foam mattresses and pillows and the very hot shower water
  • The cozy feel
  • Easy communication throughout the process

In their own words:

This place is so nice!!! It’s cozy, clean, has an excellent kitchen, comfy bed, positive vibes, and Natalie was so quick to respond and help. Highly recommend!!!! - Brett Sassetti, from Michigan, on Airbnb ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Here is a Gallery tour for you:

Cathedral Living Room
Living & Dining Rooms
Dining Room Heading to the Bedrooms
The Kitchen & Barstools
Roku Smart TV
Wine Rack
Coffee Maker, Coffee, & Tea
Full Bathroom
The Detroit Room (Master)
The Blue Country Room
The Garden Room
Front of Hillside Manor
Back of Hillside Manor

HILLSIDE BLOG: ENJOY YOUR VISIT!

What Happened to the Bamboo?

August 20, 2024

It’s been a long time coming. Like most people, when I first saw it, I thought the bamboo was very cool and exotic. Guests in the spring, summer, and fall often asked about it with curiousity. Guests arriving in the winter, often had to deal with the hail or snow weighing the bamboo trees down (see below for falling bamboo trees), and landing the branches on their vehicles. 

10 Things to do within a 10-20 minute drive of Hillside Manor

September 15, 2023

1. Ypsi’s Depot Town is a well-known hot-spot. From great dining and drinking spots, to venues with live music, the Saturday Farmer’s Market, the train depot venue, it’s a fun place to spend time. Try out Sidetracks, the newer restaurants in the Thompson Building, The Corner Brewery, Maiz Mexican Cantina, or 734 Brewing (photo below)! It’s easily walkable, great for couples and families. You really can’t go wrong. (8 minutes)

Wide Angle Photography of City Near Body of Water

Day Trips from Hillside Manor

August 27, 2023

If you’re here for a few days on vacation, you may be looking for day trips you can take from Hillside Manor. Listed below are trips that are less than a 90-minute drive from Hillside Manor. Let’s explore a few of your options:

1. A DAY IN DETROIT - At only a 45-minute drive, this is one of the closest day trips to visit the nearest big city. Detroit is rather legendary. Some from out of town will question its safety. Significant revitalization efforts began with the reopening of the Book Cadillac Hotel in 2008, and Detroit has been on an upward trajectory since then. Here are several options for your itinerary: 

  • Visit the Detroit Institute of Arts - it’s
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FAQs

I’ll answer the questions I’m most frequently asked by guests. 

Do you provide towels and toiletries?

Yes. Each room has at least two towels bath towels and four wash towels in it. There are extra towels in the hall closet. I also include a lot of toiletries: 

  • Toilet paper
  • Liquid body soap
  • Toothpaste, toothbrushes, floss, & small mouthwash bottles in case you forget
  • Hand lotion
  • Shampoo & Conditioner
  • Make-up removers
  • Sunscreen
  • Shaving cream and backup razors
  • Cotton balls and Q-tips
  • Hairdryer
  • Advil, and other mild pain reilevers

Can I check out later?

Usually, yes. Most times, I have a few hours to prepare the property for the next guests. However, sometimes people requested an early check-in, so it may not always be possible, but it usually is. 

Can I check in early?

Usually, yes. Most times, the property is ready for guests. Occasionally, there will be a late check-out and a request for an early check-in. I try to accommodate this as much as possible. 

How do I get in?

You will receive a personalized, temporary key code to use on the key pad. I use August Home for the lock, which is connected with Airbnb and VRBO. Either way, you’ll just need to remember your code. 

You’ll also enter from the front. It can be confusing because you’ll park on the side, closer to my side entrance, but guests always enter through the front.

Where do I park?

Hillside has a long driveway up a pretty steep hill. During most seasons, you’ll pull all the way up. The drive can easily fit two cars next to one another. If you have a 5-6 cars, you can all park on the driveway, as long as you coordinate who leaves when. 

Street parking is also available and there is no curfew. In the winter, snow and ice can fall, making it difficult to get up the driveway. While I handle the snow removal, the timing doesn’t always align exactly with guests’ needs, so parking at the end of the driveway or on the street is a good idea. 

Do you allow smoking?

There is absolutely no smoking in the house, cigarettes or marijuana. However, smoking outside is totally fine. In the winter months when it’s cold, you may use the tall, electric heater in the screened in porch to stay warm. There is also patio seating out back. (Please note the lightbulb on a string, which you can plug in!)

What do I do with my linens when I check out?

You can leave your dirty linens on the beds. You can leave your towels in the bathroom or on the floor of each bedroom. I’ve got you covered!

Can we use the grill?

Yes, I have a smaller, charcoal Foreman grill that should be perfect for most guests. 

Can we use the fire pit?

As long as the weather cooperates, yes, you can! I have wood and fire starter material. Like any fire, it can be tricky to start. You’re welcome to ask me for help. 

What kinds of things do you have in your kitchen?

  • Pots, pans, and lids
  • All major cooking utensils
  • Blender, Juicer
  • Two Crockpots
  • Cheese grater
  • Stone pizza cooker and pizza cutter
  • Full set of 30 spices
  • A variety of oils, vinegars, and condiments
  • Up to 20 big plates, small plates, and glassware
  • More coffee cups than anyone could need!
  • Plastic containers with covers for left overs while you’re here
  • Foil, saran wrap, plastic baggies
  • Ice, filtered Brita water and a Berkey at room-temperature

Looking to Stay at Hillside?

If you’re considering booking a stay, please visit either Airbnb or VRBO (Vacation Homes By Owner). My property info and photos, amenities, check-in info, and pricing are all outlined in detail below:

View the Listing on VRBO

View the Listing on Airbnb

Clean and Cozy
The Hillside Manor was clean, well stocked, and very welcoming. Natalie was excellent, quick to respond and accommodating. The beds were super comfortable, some of the best beds we have slept in away from home. I loved having all the amenities available. Only 30 min drive from skiing- which was perfect for our trip! - Jessica Baker, from Indiana, on VRBO ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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3302 Hillside Dr.
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
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