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Charming Retreat Downtown Chelsea 4 bed 2 bath

Family-friendly holiday home in Chelsea

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Private kitchen
Outdoor dining
Enjoy the front porch on our bench.
Dining room and front entrance.
Dining

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Chelsea, MI
  • Place, Purple Rose Theatre
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, University of Michigan
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Airport, Ann Arbor, MI (ARB-Ann Arbor Municipal)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4-Kid Room

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Main Floor Shared Bathroom

Shower only

Upstairs Bathroom

Bathtub or shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Charming Retreat Downtown Chelsea 4 bed 2 bath

A beautiful, remodeled 100+ year old home in the charming downtown area of Chelsea. Located near the new DTE bike trails, a short walk to downtown, and just minutes from great hiking in the Waterloo Recreation Area. We are located close to many local wedding venues as well! Our home will be spotless and well sanitized for your stay. We also provide snacks, water bottles, tea and coffee. If you need any baby or toddler items, we can provide things like baby gates, bed rail, pack n play, high chair, etc. A Christmas tree can be provided for holiday bookings.

The Space
We remodeled the entire home and kept the character, but blended in with a transitional style. We have a well-stocked kitchen for any cooking needs. We aim to make your stay comfortable and well-stocked, so you get more than a starter pack of supplies for your stay. We have a Smart TV in the family room that has a Netflix account for the house. We recently upgraded our listing from a 3 bedroom to a 4 bedroom property. There are now 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom upstairs. There is 1 bedroom with a queen bed on the main level with a door to a handicap accessible bathroom. There are some kid safety outlet covers on some plugs. A high chair and baby gate can be provided for the top of the stairs if requested.

Outside
There is a front and backyard camera and the house rules of quiet after 10 pm are enforced. NO fires or outside gatherings after midnight. Our neighbors and cameras both notify us of any problems not regarding city noise ordinance and house rules.

There is a gas grill, an outdoor firepit with 8 chairs along with string lights, and a play area for kids. We can provide secure bike storage in our shed for those biking in the area. You can walk from our backyard to the Clock Tower area, Grateful Crow or Jet's Pizza, and downtown to explore several fun shops and yummy food options.

Guest access
The upstairs and main level are all available except for the areas locked. We ask that you stay out of the unfinished basement. There is closet and drawer space in the bedrooms and bathrooms. The items in the kitchen on the top two shelves in the upper cabinets and everything in small china cabinet are not to be used.

Other things to note
Prefer two-night stays on weekends.

Trash pick up is Tuesday and recycle pick up is Thursday. You may hear the trucks in the morning on those days.

During the Summer, Sounds & Sights is on Thursday nights, featuring live music and other family and kid activities throughout downtown. The town is busy this night, so be mindful of that when making dinner arrangements.

We are located about 20 minutes from Ann Arbor, 5 minutes off the highway.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 22
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Quiet after 10pm outside in consideration of our quiet neighbors. No gatherings after midnight due to noise ordinance.
Leave all dishes clean, take all trash out, leave used beds unmade, and put all dirty linens in laundry baskets or shower if wet.
No early check in or late check unless approved ahead of time.

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
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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Chelsea

Located in Chelsea, this holiday home is in the city centre. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Pinckney State Recreation Area and Hudson Mills Metropark, while Purple Rose Theatre and The Encore Theatre are cultural highlights. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Chelsea, MI

What's nearby

  • Purple Rose Theatre - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • University of Michigan - 21 min drive - 33.1 km
  • Michigan Stadium - 21 min drive - 33.5 km
  • U of M Hospital - 21 min drive - 35.2 km

Getting around

  • Ann Arbor Station - 22 min drive
  • Ann Arbor, MI (ARB-Ann Arbor Municipal) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming Retreat Downtown Chelsea 4 bed 2 bath pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Charming Retreat Downtown Chelsea 4 bed 2 bath?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming Retreat Downtown Chelsea 4 bed 2 bath?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Charming Retreat Downtown Chelsea 4 bed 2 bath located?

Located in the centre of Chelsea, this family-friendly holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Purple Rose Theatre and City of Chelsea Dog Park. St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea is 1.2 mi (2 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 62 out of 65 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 65 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 65 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 65 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 65 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Randy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was clean and very nice
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

JoAnn M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful time at this property in Chelsea. Check in was easy and the kitchen is beautiful!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Cathy A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice, big house with lots of space. Walking friendly to dinner.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

David S.

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

Great home

The property is clean and as advertised. Also very convenient to the local Main Street with wonderful shops
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne K.

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

Lovely Place

This a perfect place for a weekend stay. Very roomy, nice ambiance and amenities! It’s close to everything in Chelsea and the surrounding area. The host was easy to communicate with. Highly recommended!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristopher M.

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

Chelsea stay

Great property, responsive host. Would stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tammie L.

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

Wonderful

Stayed in area for sporting event. The house was perfect
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tara D.

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

Great house!

House is very clean and kitchen is well equipped. Fire pit outside is a nice bonus! Location is great to attend Michigan football game without having to pay Ann Arbor rental prices! This is our second time staying here and definitely won’t be our last. Hostess is very attentive and easy to communicate with.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ehren J.

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

Our Chelsea Go To!

Our family had another great stay at the Dewey house! The hosts make it all so easy and comfortable and we feel so lucky to have such a great rental near our family in town. Our kids loved the play area in the backyard and we love the quick walk to Agricole and Main St. The hosts always leave a super appreciated welcome basket with snacks and treats and it’s hugely helpful after traveling with kids. It’s such a cozy home, we love it and will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martha D.

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

Very comfortable

We stayed here in January 2025 for a family event nearby. This classic Michigan style house is well-stocked and comfortable. The kitchen is modern. The floor plan is a bit quirky, due to the age of the house, but it works well, the house is clean and organized, and is about two blocks of easy walking to the heart of downtown Chelsea. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maureen T.

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

Perfect place in downtown Chelsea.

The “sisters” had tickets to Purple Rose theater, dinner reservations at Common Grill with a little shopping the next morning. We wanted to stay the night but options in Chelsea are limited. So glad we looked at VRBO. The downtown location was perfect. The house was super clean, comfortable and everyone had their own bedroom. We would definitely stay there again and highly recommend it.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane B.

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

Truly charming and wonderful!

Karissa's home was perfect! We were a group of 8 high school friends in our 70's who were there for the play at The Purple Rose and some catching up and relaxation. The house was clean, beds were comfortable, kitchen well stocked and it had all the amenities we could ask for. Walking distance to everything. We will definitely be staying in this truly charming home again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Naomi L.

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

Great home in Chelsea

Very clean! So many wonderful amenities associated with this home! It is so well stocked with anything you might need in the kitchen and bathrooms. Quick easy walk to downtown. The toys and books, outdoor playset and sandbox were perfect for the 3 year old. This home made our stay in Chelsea a pure delight!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria P.

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

Wonderful family celebration reunion

Celebrated grandmother and granddaughter joint birthdays in Chelsea. Such a gem of a house. Beautifully appointed, with fire pit in back. Everyone slept comfortably and the kitchen was perfect with all the modern amenities needed to prepare meals, which we did. Easy to communicate without host too. Bonus, super short walk into charming downtown area. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

ann c.

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

perfect in every way!

Best VRBO experience we've ever had. A comfortable, beautiful vintage home with all the modern amenities, and just a 5 minute walk to downtown Chelsea. We were a group of 7 adults and 2 young children and we had plenty of space, plenty of everything. We honestly were ready to move in and stay for good! Book this lovely home...you won't regret it!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lidija F.

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

Perfect spot in Chelsea

This house is spotless and so perfectly situated in Chelsea! The house is exactly as described. Host is responsive and accommodating. Really a treasure of a VRBO. Here are a few considerations: - the kids’ room beds are plenty big for adults, they just have footboards. - the 1st floor bedroom and living room share sound. - even though the house sleeps 8, you might pay a $20 fee per person. - the location is perfect. - the driveway and street have plentiful parking. Highly recommend this if you’re looking for a spot to land in Chelsea, MI!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeanine K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We stayed here the weekend of our son's wedding. The home is charming with a great location in the heart of downtown Chelsea. We could walk everywhere! The home was very clean. The kitchen was very well stocked with dishware, pots, pans and cooking utensils. The beds were comfortable and the rooms cozy. We were able to spend a lovely evening in the beautiful backyard. We loved our stay! Thank you, Karessa!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clark D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very comfortable and cozy home that was well equipped with everything just like my home.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chrissy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was great!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matt D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was very clean and the host was very accommodating and easy to contact with quick replies to any questions. Convenient access to the clock tower for a wedding we were attending. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brad G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming retreat is a good description of this house and property. An easy walk to the town of Chelsea. it was perfect for our short stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael R.

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

Wedding Weekend Stay in Chelsea

Stayed at this place for our wedding weekend with some of bridal party, ended up being a very nice house with everything you could ever need! Very close proximity to the Chelsea Clocktower and downtown. 10/10 stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

paul b.

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

Occasional get-together

My turn to host a group of long-time friends. I picked this because Chelsea has so much to offer. Enjoyed the restaurants and Purple Rose, and the rental was very well-equipped and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jason L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfectly located near downtown. We visited for a wedding, didn’t mi our car once all weekend. Clean house, great amenities & great communication. Highly recommended
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill B.

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

Perfect

Our stay was perfect. We had events planned east and west and the location was perfect. The town was quaint. The neighborhood was quiet. The fire-pit was a nice amenity! There were many nice additions from spices, coffee, cold water, snacks and a hair dryer!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

About the host

Hosted by Karessa Hullinger

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I enjoy my family time greatly with my husband and 2 young boys and our extended families. We love the outdoors (camping, biking, and hiking), traveling, and yummy food. We pride ourselves on striving to be very hospitable for our guests. As frequent short-term rental travelers, we know how it is to be a guest and aim to ensure our guests have an excellent stay by providing a super clean place, thoughtful amenities, and a stylish, comfortable place for any traveler.

Languages:

English