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Charming Retreat Downtown Chelsea 4 bed 2 bath
Family-friendly holiday home in Chelsea
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8
Popular amenities
Explore the area

- Place, Purple Rose Theatre
- Place, St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea
- Place, University of Michigan
- Airport, Ann Arbor, MI (ARB-Ann Arbor Municipal)
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.
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
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Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
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No events allowed
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No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Important information
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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
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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.

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
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
Reviews
10
Exceptional
10/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
4 November 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
Randy M.
7 October 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Randy M.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
JoAnn M.
5 August 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
JoAnn M.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
8/10 Good
Cathy A.
20 October 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cathy A.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
David S.
26 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great home
David S.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Suzanne K.
29 April 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely Place
Suzanne K.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Kristopher M.
25 February 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Chelsea stay
Kristopher M.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
10/10 Excellent
Tammie L.
2 August 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful
Tammie L.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Tara D.
2 September 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house!
Tara D.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Ehren J.
16 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our Chelsea Go To!
Ehren J.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Martha D.
26 January 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very comfortable
Martha D.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Maureen T.
22 August 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect place in downtown Chelsea.
Maureen T.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Diane B.
19 August 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Truly charming and wonderful!
Diane B.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Naomi L.
21 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great home in Chelsea
Naomi L.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Maria P.
18 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful family celebration reunion
Maria P.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
ann c.
5 December 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
perfect in every way!
ann c.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
10/10 Excellent
Lidija F.
7 February 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect spot in Chelsea
Lidija F.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jeanine K.
6 October 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Jeanine K.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
Clark D.
26 September 2025
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Clark D.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Chrissy W.
18 August 2025
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Chrissy W.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Matt D.
16 August 2025
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Matt D.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Brad G.
27 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Brad G.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Michael R.
20 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wedding Weekend Stay in Chelsea
Michael R.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
paul b.
29 June 2025
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Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
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About the host
Hosted by Karessa Hullinger
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:
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