Now offering a beautiful outdoor Event & Wedding Venue in downtown Ann Arbor at The Washington House, located at 516 W. Washington.

The main house, Burnt Toast Inn is located at 415 W. William in Ann Arbor's historic Old West Side, just three short blocks west of Main Street. We are WALKING DISTANCE TO EVERYTHING! The house was built in 1915 in the simple, strong style of the early German settlers Foursquare. The Burnt Toast Inn on William features a lovely Master Suite with a large bathtub and spacious tiled shower. The Attic Suite features an attached bathroom with large, fully-tiled two-person shower. The two single rooms, the Purple and Gold Rooms, have access to two bathrooms on the first and second floors (one with a claw foot tub and the other with a fully tiled shower).

We accept cash, check, VISA and Mastercard.

Just 2 blocks away on Washington St., we offer Washington House for single room rental or whole house accommodations. Washington House offers travelers a private, self-sufficient option, with full Chef's Kitchen available and parking lot. Washington House is a fabulous location for weddings and events. The beautifully landscaped yard and parking lot are available for events with whole house rental. Dogs and/or children welcome at Washington House with whole house rental.

The incredible Chef's Kitchen at Washington House was added in 2011. Guests can either enjoy the luxury of cooking for themselves in this fully-appointed kitchen, or we can arrange for you to have a local chef cook for you and / or teach you to prepare signature dishes. Please inquire.

There are many highly-rated restaurants in the neighborhood such as the Chop House, Palio, Gratzi, the Earle, Shalimar (Indian), Blue Nile (Ethiopian), Aut Bar, Cafe Zola, Pacific Rim (pan-Asian/fusion), Vineology and many more. Along with fine dining, you will find many fun shops for clothing, home decorating and jewelry along Main and nearby streets. Of special interest are: Red Shoes, Acme Merchantile, Peaceable Kingdom, 16 Hands, Selo/Shevel Gallery, Treasure Mart and Hollander's at Kerrytown Shops.

Areas of entertainment include: The Ark (folk music), The Blind Pig (live rock, popular), The Cavern Club (dance), The Firefly Jazz Club, The Michigan Theatre (art film), The State Theatre (film), The Power Center and Hill Auditorium (home to many University Musical Society performances) the University of Michigan Athletic Campus and much more - all within walking distance.

We offer a breakfast that features a variety of delicious pastries, bagels and choice of cereals along with excellent locally-roasted organic "Burnt Toast" coffee, tea, juices and fresh fruit. Weather permitting this can be enjoyed on the front porch. There are a number of good breakfast places nearby such as Café Zola, The Broken Egg, Sweetwater Cafe and, a bit further, the internationally-known Zingerman's Deli.

Get active at Ann Arbor School of Yoga and The Movement Center or at the Ann Arbor YCMA (members only) or at Vie Fitness & Spa, all a short walk from either house.

There are two large resident dogs at the Burnt Toast Inn on William: Bojangles (goes by "Bo") and Buddy. (See photos at right. Buddy is in the car and Bo is with Sarah.)

Our goal at the Burnt Toast Inn is to have our guests feel as if they have "gotten away from it all" for a while. Therefore, there are no televisions, phones or computers to be found. Wireless internet throughout. Due to the layout and the presence of dogs this is an adult only B & B.

We look forward to seeing you!

Sarah Okuyama, Innkeeper

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