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Gorgeous, Bright & Cheerful home away from home - Mins to Dntwn Det

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Living area
Interior
Interior
Private kitchen
Private kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 1% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Cook, dine, and unwind
    Top-rated for its fully equipped kitchen, perfect for every meal.
  • Arcade/game room
    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade and game room.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Fenced yard

Explore the area

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Detroit, MI
  • Place, University of Detroit Mercy
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Calihan Hall
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Palmer Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Detroit, MI (DTW-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County)
    ‪32 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Basement/Rec

1 Double Sofa Bed

Guest bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Master

1 Queen Bed

Twin Bed

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Guest

Toilet

Main

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Master bath

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Gorgeous, Bright & Cheerful home away from home - Mins to Dntwn Det

DETROIT AREA RESIDENTS BOOKING LESS THAN 3 DAYS MUST SEND “INQUIRY BEFORE BOOKING.

Newly renovated, Gorgeous & Bright with every convenience you could want in a home away from home. The perfect house to stay in while in town; traveling for work, visiting family, or attending any of metro Detroit's biggest events.

The space
located in one of the most sought after areas of Detroit, near the University district, & Palmer Woods.
This is a 2 level home, cheerfully decorated with your every comfort in mind. Located near the Detroit Golf Club, close to major freeways and the world famous Livernois Corridor paced with shopping and local restaurants. Centrally located with easy access to major venues: 15 minutes from downtown Detroit and 10 minutes from Ferndale, Oak Park and Mid-Town Detroit.

The house - 3 bed/2.5 bath completely renovated and professionally decorated from floor to roof with a unique mixture of antique and modern 21st century comfort. On entering you will be greeted with the charming feeling of home. Modern fixtures, granite counter tops, central air, a 1st floor fireplace and hardwood floors throughout. The newest updated security locks to allow for self-check-in. The basement is setup as an entertainment room with TV, fireplace, board games, books and a very comfortable sofa bed that allows extra sleeping for two (approved extra guest).
There is a driveway for on site parking.
We offer the fastest, most reliable internet/wifi available in the area.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Toddlers BEWARE of Stairs - ask OWNER
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is only allowed in the backyard.
Booking Traveler MUST: -be part of the group staying in the property. Local Travelers booking less than 3-nights must have owner approval.
Booking Traveler MUST within 24hrs of booking: -provide valid Gov't photo ID. -contact owner to discuss purpose of travel.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1830026vb
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Detroit

Martin Park, a neighbourhood in Detroit, is home to this holiday home. Detroit Windsor Tunnel and Greenfield Village are notable landmarks and Detroit Zoo is a popular area attraction. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Comerica Park or Little Caesars Arena.
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Detroit, MI

What's nearby

  • University of Detroit Mercy - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Calihan Hall - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Menjo's - 5 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Tsdmaac - 5 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Palmer Park - 6 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • Baltimore Street Station - 9 min drive
  • Detroit Station - 11 min drive
  • Detroit, MI (DET-Coleman A. Young Municipal) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Parkside Coney Island - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Lily's And Elise Tea House - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Locker Room Lounge - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Gorgeous, Bright & Cheerful home away from home - Mins to Dntwn Det pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Gorgeous, Bright & Cheerful home away from home - Mins to Dntwn Det?

As of 20 June 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Gorgeous, Bright & Cheerful home away from home - Mins to Dntwn Det on 22 June 2026 start from NZ$477, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Gorgeous, Bright & Cheerful home away from home - Mins to Dntwn Det?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Gorgeous, Bright & Cheerful home away from home - Mins to Dntwn Det?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gorgeous, Bright & Cheerful home away from home - Mins to Dntwn Det?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Gorgeous, Bright & Cheerful home away from home - Mins to Dntwn Det located?

This family-friendly Detroit holiday home is located in Martin Park, within 3 mi (5 km) of Detroit Golf Club and Woodlawn Cemetery. Detroit Zoo and Motown Museum are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 27 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patricia S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a wonderful home!! Exactly as pictured and described! Very well equipped with lots of extras! Easy drive to downtown.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Meredith M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our stay at the Gorgeous, Bright, and Cheerful home. The house was very clean and decorated for the holidays. The kids also loves the snacks from companies in Michigan along with all the games in the basement. There was also a wide book selection. We would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a great time here. It’s cozy and has everything you need for a nice weekend stay. 15 mins from tigers and lions games too.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John Scott S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location
Our family enjoyed long conversations in the living room with the fireplace on.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an amazing stay at Sharon's rental. The layout of the house makes it seem spacious with room for everyone. The kids enjoyed the basement game room and we enjoyed sitting in the living room with the electric fireplace going with a book. The house was convenient to both downtown and Dearborn where we visited attractions and restaurants and Sharon was very responsive with suggestions as well as all house details and check-in and check-out instructions. She is thoughtful with special snacks and decorative touches around the home. The house is tidy and clean with historic charm. Highly recommend and we will definitely stay if our travels take us to Detroit again!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barry S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host, house and amenities were really nice. Neighbors dog…..not great. Barked nonstop. Another house had a party with loud music which kept us up until 2:00. Great place
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a beautiful home with plenty of space, stocked kitchen, cozy beds, and the kids loved the arcade/board games. Sharon was prompt with communication clear with check in/out instructions. Will stay again if in this area. Thanks for a great stay, Sharon!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tony S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Exactly what was posted. Clean, comfortable, and fun. Absolutely had everything we needed & much more. Bed, pillows, sheets were great. Loved the back yard and we spend a lot of time on the back porch relaxing. Highly recommend staying here & host was available to help anything that was needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lloyd W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charming. Exquisite. Peaceful.

A beautiful & spotlessly clean house with colorful and glam decor. Whoever runs this rental puts obvious heart, soul, and meticulous attention to detail into every aspect of the space for the guest.It was a great place to stay while exploring Detroit & especially to unwind in the evening, with all the comforts of home. We hope to visit again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nick K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice for a visit to the city

This cute place was exactly what our family of five needed. It was clean, close to the city, ok location, and very well priced. We enjoyed our time there and the kids (9, 6, 3) all enjoyed the game selection, mini arcade and rooms. It was well kept and the back yard was a mini oasis away from all the hussle of the main attraction: Detroit.Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Campbell A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy way to stay in Detroit!

We loved the home and the neighborhood, the surrounding houses were a delight. It was especially nice to be able to park around the back off the street.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Claire P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Detroit getaway

The property was delightful! It was as advertised, clean, had a driveway, furnished well, lovely artwork, all the amenities!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary Elizabeth (ME) C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spacious & Quiet House

We enjoyed staying here! The house thought of wverything from snacks to extra toiletries. The house was easy to get to and from and the neighborhood was quiet!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great destination

Sharon has set up the perfect destination for short term and long-term stays. The neighborhood is nice and travel accessible to the area. The house is decorated with a lot of style and clean. She was very thoughtful in the amenities she provided. She was accessible and very helpful. I would use her property again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shauna W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great home for families!

We had a wonderful stay at Sharon’s place. The communication leading up to our stay and during our stay was great. We traveled with another couple and our children, kids were 2, 3, and 5, and we all had a wonderful time. The downstairs game room was a hit for all, and the backyard was great too. Close to downtown and other activities! I would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Davion I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very nice

Really enjoyed
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deborah M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Super nice!!!

Wow!!! well appointed and thought out. Sharon’s place of everything that we needed to feel right at home. She provided snacks and coffee and other beverages. The beds were very comfortable and linens. were very crisp and clean. Great game room and beautiful yard.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sharyn G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was very lovely. The layout is great and there was a lot of thought that went into decorating the house. Everything you need is there. All we needed to bring was food !!!! The backyard is very pretty and the entire property is well kept. Very quiet at night and definitely would recommend and would stay here again.The Positives:Decorated Beautifully Very Clean Fun Arcade Room, Books and Board GamesEverything you need is thereBeautiful Setup Property Well KeptThey provide socks and slippers They provide Salt Rocks for Bathing Beds are comfortable Sharon is very Responsive Needs Improvements:Low flow water pressure in the showersMaster Bedroom Sink is looseMaster Bedroom Fan is loose and makes a loud noiseI still have FIVE Stars because those issues can be easily fixed.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 October 2025
Sharyn, Thank you so much for your kind words. I truly enjoy creating a welcoming and comfortable space for my guests, and I’m glad you felt that during your stay. I also really appreciate you pointing out the little details that needed attention — those have all been taken care of. I hope to see you again sometime in the future.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason & Lisa C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a beautifully appointed home. It was spotless and so well decorated. The beds were very comfortable, the kitchen was fully equipped, and the instructions for using different appliances (the very important coffee maker!) were easy to follow. Sharon has thought of everything.We explored several places in and around downtown Detroit. This home is indeed minutes to almost everywhere you would like to go in the city. There were no big games going on (Lions, Tigers, or Wings), so traffic was not challenging at all. If there is a game going on when you visit, it might be a little more difficult to get around. The home is one street over from Detroit Mercy's campusOverall, this was a lovely place to stay and I would HIGHLY recommend the Gorgeous, Bright & Cheerful Detroit home.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Megan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Homebase to explore Detroit

Sharon’s home was the perfect place for my family of four to stay as we explored Detroit. In between the Zoo and Downtown, about 20 minutes to each, we were able to see and do a lot in our 4 days.The house is so charming, well stocked, and has plenty of activities for adults and kids (our’s are 6 and 9). The kitchen has the most spices, condiments, and seasonings of any place we’ve stayed, which helps if you prefer to cook at home.The basement has a ton of board games and the video games were a nice bonus. The electric fireplace and blankets kept the space cozy while watching tv.The house is thoughtfully decorated from the art to the book selection. The Detroit-made snacks were a nice touch too!My kids are already asking when we’ll be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 25 April 2025
Thank you for taking great care of the house and your kind words. Tell your children, they are welcome back anytime.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

maykayla m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Great House!

This house is so nice! There’s plenty of games and activities if you want to have a rest day. All of our family loved the house, it is an old house and has many furniture pieces to fit the houses aesthetic. The property owner is very sweet and checked in multiple times to make sure we were okay and had everything we needed. There’s a nice little backyard the kids loved running in. The claw foot tub was one of my favorite things about the house! Overall, amazing experience and we’re very happy we booked this house!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Better than the pictures!

My friends and I stayed here for a bachelorette party weekend and we were LOVING the adorable interior and exterior! Sharon truly did a great job making this home incredibly inviting and fun. The backyard was much bigger than it shows and we enjoyed the bonfire pit at night. The house is stocked with all the essentials you need! Sharon was also amazing with answering all of our questions fully and quickly. We felt incredibly safe in the area, especially with the smart locks on the doors and the fact that you could close the gate to the driveway. Would 100% recommended staying here!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 28 June 2022
Thank you Elizabeth for your kind words, I'm glad you and your wedding party enjoyed the house.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kate P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect for our needs

We stayed here during WSU graduation weekend and it felt so cozy. Check-in was easy and lights were on for us when we arrived. The home was decorated beautifully and equipped with snacks, drinks, cozy socks & slippers. Holiday decorations and Christmas mugs filled with goodies were appreciated and jolly. Sharon was very quick to respond when we had a couple questions. The teens loved the downstairs games, fireplace and large TV. The only thing that was different from previous reviews I read was that there was not a driveway gate to shut our cars into the backyard. There was plenty of driveway parking in the back and there was security lighting, so it was okay. This was a clean, lovely place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erin M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful short trip

Gorgeous home is exactly that. We came to Detroit for a short weekend getaway & to visit the Henry Ford Museum. We booked this house because of the photos, & the ratings.We were so happy with this house. Sharon is so amazing & easy to work with. She gave easy instructions for checking in & out, & she was super responsive if I asked her any questions. The photos look amazing, but the house is even more amazing in person. Extremely clean like even under the beds & baseboards clean. The house not only extremely clean, but really comfortable & decorated beautifully. Everyroom is spacious, with beautiful art, she has thought of everything plugs & usb ports in every room, soap in all bathrooms, cozy little slippers for walking around the house, Detroit snacks, kitchen fully stocked for anything you may need to help make a meal, the beds & bedding were so cozy & we all slept great. She has things labeled, & organized for easy use. She has manuals for things just in case you need to know how to operate the coffee machine or other items. She has a lovely coffee bar set up for use. The basement was so much fun. Two different video games, & foosball was also a hit with my boys. She also had tons of board games family friendly, & some adult humor ones. The driveway & side walks were shoveled too. It was close to shops & restaurants everything about 15mins away. We felt safe in the house. We loved everything about this house my noys already want to go back. Thank you so much.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wendy P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Business trip felt like a getaway

A place I’d definitely go back just to stay and enjoy the space…. And why not take a bunch of pictures. My business partners and I went for a company convention and we’re not able to enjoy the space to the fullest as we were in and out all day. It felt like coming back home. The neighbors were nice and greeted us. Felt safe. House was very clean and provided everything!!!! Including snacks and socks to take. Checking in and out was very easy and host was always available.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by Sharon Lofton

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I work in IT industry, and have done so for the past 20 years. I’m looking forward to taking on a new passion of Interior Design. I love to reside in spaces that are clean, comfortable and aesthetically beautiful, and want share the same with my guest.

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