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Heart of Royal Oak - Entire house w hot tub!

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Terrace/patio
Dining
Room
Private kitchen
Interior

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Hot tub
  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Royal Oak, MI
  • Royal Oak Music Theatre
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Detroit Zoo
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Somerset Collection
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Detroit, MI (DTW-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County)
    ‪41 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Double Sofa Bed

Common area 1

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Heart of Royal Oak - Entire house w hot tub!

Walk to all the restaurants, nightlife, and shopping when you book the best kept secret in the city! Very quiet and serene location but only a few minutes walk to everything downtown Royal Oak has to offer! Park on the private driveway that can fit up to 4 cars. Then enter the front door with a code given prior. Once inside you will have access to the 250 square foot living/dining area with connecting 100 square foot full kitchen complete with all cooking essentials. The hallway leads to the full bathroom, and two small bedrooms each with closet. Step outside the back door onto the deck with surrounding fully fenced mature garden and private hot tub! oven is inop but gas burners work great!

Basement is available for use with a laundry area and a large finished room which can be used as a play area. There is also an unfinished attic with access steps in main bedroon closet

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
More than 4 people require special approval
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No trailers and no large vehicles, boats, or equipment parked on driveway
Nothing flamable inside - candles, incense
No smoking inside. No drugs no binge drinking

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 12
Note from host: More than 4 people require special approval
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

Royal Oak

Royal Oak is home to this holiday home. Detroit Masonic Temple and Fox Theatre are cultural highlights 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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Royal Oak, MI

What's nearby

  • Royal Oak Music Theatre - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Detroit Zoo - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Beaumont Hospital - Royal Oak - 7 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Red Oaks Waterpark - 8 min drive - 7.1 km
  • Somerset Collection - 14 min drive - 17.4 km

Getting around

  • Royal Oak Station - 13 min walk
  • Detroit, MI (DET-Coleman A. Young Municipal) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪North End Taproom - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Leo's Coney Island - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Cantaritos Mexican Bar & Grill - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Lockhart's BBQ - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Seven Sundays Coffee - ‬8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Heart of Royal Oak - Entire house w hot tub! have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Heart of Royal Oak - Entire house w hot tub! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Heart of Royal Oak - Entire house w hot tub!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Heart of Royal Oak - Entire house w hot tub!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Heart of Royal Oak - Entire house w hot tub! located?

Situated in Royal Oak, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Mark Ridley's Comedy Castle and Royal Oak Music Theatre. Detroit Zoo and Providence Hospital are also within 2 miles (3 km). Royal Oak Station is 13 minutes by foot.

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 15 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

8.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Erin R.

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

Girls weekend!

We had a great time!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Phil H.

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

Great location

Perfect location if you’re looking to stay in a quiet neighborhood that is only a short walk to everything downtown Royal Oak has to offer
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gamal G.

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

Amazing property

Home was very nice, clean and cozy. it’s located in an extremely nice . Neighborhood Felt like a very safe Environment. Host was great with communication back-and-forth whenever needed.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joel C.

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

Good experience

Ian was a great host, very smooth. Nice property in good location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Danielle N.

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

Great location and host

We had a lovely stay. Great location convenient short walk to main Street. Hot tub was nice and clean. Ian had quick and great communication with us
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Frank C.

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

Location.. Location

Great and clean little home in the heart of Royal Oak. Perfect location for just about anything you need to enjoy yourself. Food, shopping, grocery stores, and downtown Royal Oak within minutes. Great host. I would definitely come back.
Stayed 18 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kenya C.

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

Priceless

I really enjoyed my stay I also loved the area of the home. The home had all amenities and was very clean. On a night cap of relaxation with the jacuzzi was everything
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Nancy P.

Liked: Communication, location

Good and bad

This house is in a quiet neighborhood within walking distance to downtown. We had a little trouble with getting in, but Ian was very responsive and helpful. The house has been nicely remodeled with lovely architectural detailing on many of the walls. There were flowers, fresh fruit, and snacks available.The hand towel hanging in the bathroom was damp upon our arrival, and there was minimal toilet paper provided (1/2 roll on the holder and 1/3 roll in the cabinet). The sheets for the fold out couch were eventually located in the dryer in the basement. There weren't enough blankets, and the blankets provided were thin. We didn't find instructions for the gas fireplace and weren't able to use it. The hot tub was clean and well maintained. Ian graciously approved our request for late check-out. We paid well over 500 for less than 24 hours, and expected better bedding, sufficient toilet paper, and a working fireplace.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Todd K.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Highly recommend

It was a good area to stay. Place was on a dead end which was nice. Would definitely go back. Ian was quick to help out.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

Stephanie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, location
Disliked: Communication

Good for short but not long stay

We stayed for 10 days and the rental simply isn’t set up for more than a couple day stay. Starting with the good. The hot tub is great and easy to use. The house itself has a good location and a ton of potential but the execution is lacking.
Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Clifford C.

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

Cute Old Home

Not great curb appeal but once inside it is a cozy little home. Very warm inside. New window are tight. Streaming TV with an antenna setup. No cable. Internet works well. Hot tub is a very nice feature that I did not get to use. Laundry was nice to have! It is located on a quiet street. It is not well public lighted outside. Alarm for the house would be nice.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2022

6/10 Okay

Tom O.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in

High Price for a Budget Location

Overall it felt like a very budget property charging premium prices, I don't feel I got my value at the price charged for a one night stay on a Tuesday. Nice, walkable location in Royal Oak and cozy first floor & back yard. However, under-delivered on expectations when it came to the space - the main area layout is different than pictured, the bedding was much cheaper feeling and lighter weight than pictured. The check-in information had conflicting codes between the property manager and the Vrbo app, leaving me locked out upon first arrival. Check-out information was completely unpopulated in the app, and all signs in the house were hand-written Post-It notes or leaf paper. It all felt designed to maximize profit and felt cheaper than expected, I did not feel I got my money's worth.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

2/10 Terrible

Ofelia Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

Rough night- was left stranded at night on birthday with no warning

I was so excited for this property, but my stay got cut short 3-4 hours in (no time for the hot tub!). The owner has predatory practices & asked for a sizeable security a deposit outside of VRBO, on top of the deposit I'd already submitted through here, which is illegal & against policy. Called police on me & my pre-approved guests at 12:30 at night without any warning to evict me immediately. He stated we had '15' people on the premises which simply was not true. We were respectful of the property & kept noise down. Even the cops apologized, said it wasn't under their control, & wished me a happy birthday. The agent I spoke to also noted that it was unnecessary to escalate the situation so severely and suddenly- & wished me a happy birthday too! A night completely ruined and money wasted. Feels like price gouging, looking for any reason to kick me out to keep the deposit and all other money. Sickening when you realize how much I & my loved ones saved and planned to make this happen and see it snatched away. Incredibly disappointed and saddened. Also concerned about privacy-- nowhere was a policy on cameras displayed, & the agent noted the only way he could've raised a report about us (beyond an incorrect neighbor report, which doesn't seem to be the case) was thru monitoring these- very creeped out that I was being spied on at night. I paid nearly a grand to have zero privacy or respect. If you want to be preyed upon & watched like a hawk, this is your place!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Laura C.

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Kael K.

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

Great location and overall great place to stay

Overall we really enjoyed our stay. Very close to everything in Royal Oak. Our only complaints were the mattresses were very soft/worn in. Some minor electrical concerns. Multiple bulbs out, one dangling on the chandelier from previous damage, a couple outlets that were missing faceplates etc. We also had two adults and two kids for three nights and only had two towels and wash rags. When I asked if there were more we were pointed to the dryer (did get an immediate response) where we found one extra towel. Overall not very well stocked kitchen in terms of utensils (couldn’t find a wine opener, scissors, or any rags) but plenty to get you by for easy meals.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

About the host

Hosted by Ian Davidson

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Greetings! Originally from Pittsburgh and have lived in Royal Oak for almost 20 years. It's a lot of fun living here with my wife and two young boys! I've been hosting for 10 years and really enjoy it. Let me know if there's any questions about the area, or anything else I can help with!

Why they chose this property

This neighborhood is the best kept secret in the city 😀
Peaceful and quiet, but a short walk to all the amenities of downtown Royal Oak!

What makes this property unique

Best location in the city. Entire property is for your use. Quick and easy parking and check in. And of course, the private garden hot tub!

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English, German
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