I live at Woodbury Gardens near Michigan Stadium. I like living a bit farther away because (in general) you can get a nicer/bigger place for a cheaper price. From my experience, the customer service is better because the building managers have an incentive to provide good service to get you to renew (some other White Coat Area places just fall back on their location). The commute takes a little longer, but that hasn't been a problem for me. When the weather is warm, I can bike in to school in about 15 minutes. Ann Arbor also has an excellent bus system (free for students) and there's also the free University shuttle (which goes to Michigan Stadium, about 5 mins away from my apt.) My apartment also has its own shuttle bus that drops me off right in front of the medical school in the mornings. (Other amenities here include gym, pool, free printing in the business center, free continental breakfast on weekdays). It might not be for everyone, but I've really enjoyed living a little farther away from campus.

5 minutes drive or shuttle ride to Ross. Shuttles typically run every 1-2 hours. The buses come by often as well and are free for UM students. Working partners have close access to I-94 highway to get to work if needed. Club house is nice with a small workout facility. Near newly renovated Bowling entertainment "Revel and Roll".

Woodbury Gardens is a nice place to live if you are looking for an apartment by yourself or with a family. Clubhouse (leasing office) has good amenities and the condos are well maintained (apart from the occasional maintenance required). Pedestrian path and nearby surroundings are generally well maintained. However, place is far from Business School and you'll need a car for commuting to b school at night when bus becomes infrequent. Condos are not energy efficient so you can get hefty heat bills if it gets really cold.

Good for families or students who want adult living. Not loud, no undergrads. Lots of space and good management.

Great for social life. Lots of MBA students living in Woodbury. Free Transfer 4 times a day to ross. Good maintenance support and facilities

960 sq. feet, 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms with 1 shared shower. The apartment is great, clean, well painted, nice carpet, and comes with washer and dryer inside. Woodbury Gardens also has a nice swimming pool (great to use in the summer) and a gym. The study rooms in the Clubhouse are great as well. Every day there's free breakfast in the clubhouse, from 7 to 9 am.
The distance from Woodbury to Ross is about 20 minutes walking, or 5 min by car. There's a shuttle that drives people to Ross almost on an hourly basis, which is great.
Overall is a great place to live, and I recommend.

Woodbury Gardens is the best combination of price, amenities, and location. The apartments are much larger and better appointed than those that are closer to campus. Key aspects that Woodbury is known for: in unit washer/dryer, lots of closet space, unfurnished, garbage disposal, dishwasher, central heating and A/C, free and abundant parking. Also, the cost is much more reasonable than places on campus like Landmark. The only issue is the commute to school. I personally love early morning bike rides, so Woodbury works out perfectly for me. In total, it takes about 7 minutes door to door from the Ross building.

Overall, Woodbury is clean, quiet, safe, well appointed, convenient, and affordable. Especially for bicyclists, it's the best value in Ann Arbor.

Interpret the title of my review however you wish. On one hand, the neighborhood is very serene and removed from distractions, noise, etc. On the other hand, the location is rather far from the UM campus. For those without a car, there is a nearby CVS for household essentials, and Lucky's Market for groceries (though a bit on the expensive side). There is also a shuttle bus that departs 6 times a day headed towards UM central campus, and three return shuttles. The shuttle bus is very convenient, but it frequently fills to capacity, so arrive early. Otherwise, the Ann Arbor #6 bus route stops just outside of the apartment area.

Great location and lots of space in the basement to store things. The problem is the management does not do a good job keeping residents aware of maintenance and other operations around the complex.

My apartment is great, lots of space and very quiet location. There is a shuttle bus that drives students to and from school, which is very convenient. The gym and conference rooms at Woodbury are also very nice. Management could be better.