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David C. Whitney Mansion in Brush Park

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Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 1% of guest reviews in this area
8 bedrooms5+ bathroomsSleeps 16650.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Detroit, MI
  • Place, Fox Theatre
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Comerica Park
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Ford Field
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Detroit, MI (DTW-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

8 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

Bedroom 5

1 King Bed

Bedroom 6

1 King Bed

Bedroom 7

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 8

1 King Bed

5 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Bathroom 5

Bathroom 6

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

David C. Whitney Mansion in Brush Park

The David C. Whitney residence in historic Brush Park was built in 1892. Restoration by the current owners began in 2012. The interior features incredible period woodwork of oak, mahogany, and walnut. This is the perfect place to hold your special event downtown!

We are located just a half block to Little Caesars Arena (LCA) and the Q-Line train. All within a 9 minute walk: Comerica Park, Ford Field, Fox Theater, Fillmore Theater, and numerous outstanding bars and restaurants.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 12:00 PM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 3 total)
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Lock the doors and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

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, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 25
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

About the area

Detroit

Brush Park, a neighbourhood in Detroit, is home to this holiday home. Fox Theatre and Greenfield Village are cultural highlights, while Detroit Windsor Tunnel is a notable landmark. Check out an event or a game at Comerica Park, and consider making time for Detroit Zoo, a top attraction not to be missed.
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Detroit, MI

What's nearby

  • Little Caesars Arena - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Fox Theatre - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Fillmore Detroit - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Comerica Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Ford Field - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Sproat Street/Adelaide Street Station - 3 min walk
  • Detroit Station - 9 min drive
  • Detroit, MI (DET-Coleman A. Young Municipal) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Harry's Detroit Bar & Grill - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪1701 Pub - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Hockeytown Cafe - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Meantime - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Mike's Pizza Bar - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is David C. Whitney Mansion in Brush Park pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 3 total).

How much does it cost to stay at David C. Whitney Mansion in Brush Park?

As of 1 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at David C. Whitney Mansion in Brush Park on 11 May 2026 start from NZ$4,928, 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 David C. Whitney Mansion in Brush Park?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at David C. Whitney Mansion in Brush Park?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at David C. Whitney Mansion in Brush Park?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is David C. Whitney Mansion in Brush Park located?

Located in Brush Park, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Little Caesars Arena, Comerica Park and Ford Field. Fox Theatre and MotorCity Casino are also within 1 mile (2 km). Sproat Street/Adelaide Street Station is only a 3-minute walk and Montcalm Street Station is 7 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Denise A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect place to stay for larger groups. The house has so much character and well stocked for cooking. Plenty of parking and so close to hockey, baseball and football. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

michael k.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was amazing!! If you are looking for a great place to stay in Detroit this is it! House was perfect and the communication was excellent!! I will definitely be back!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eduardo C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent place and even better location if you have an event at Little Caesars
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Todd O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What an amazing place, highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracy K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very kind and flexible host, beautiful house, wonderful stay in the heart of the city.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Glenna V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautifully restored historic property with modern amenities. Ideally located. Host promptly addressed any questions and clearly communicated. By far, my best VRBO stay to date
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erik W.

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

Great Place

Nice property and great location!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stacy D.

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

Amazing views

What a beautiful house, the location, linens and views were amazing. Definitely staying here again!!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Korey N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was great for what we needed, everyone enjoyed it. Just noticed some cobwebs (large property, prob tough to keep up on dusting) and didn’t have ability to view photos of the entire property when we booked.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Danielle W.

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

Great Location

Quick walk to Little Ceasers Arena!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandi T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My kids and I had such a great time and experience on our trip. Jeffrey was very kind and welcoming and prompt with communication. Very cool house. Most comfortable beds I have ever slept in while traveling.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kyleigh C.

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

Weekend trip

Came in town for the night & glad we stayed here because how close it is to the arena. Nice walk, nice place. Huge
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

frederick w. b.

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

An exceptional house and location!

This is an impressive historical home with gorgeous oak details. The location is very convenient to the sports complexes, all within walking distance. We were in town for a family celebration, and the location made for a perfect gathering site. The property manager was very helpful! I highly recommend it for anyone looking to enjoy visiting Detroit.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leo H.

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

Amazing property and perfect location

We will be back for sure. Superb location for going to Little Ceasar’s Arena, Comerica, and Ford Field.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy R.

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

Wonderful Stay

We loved our too short stay at the Whitney Mansion. It’s a beautiful home, so gorgeously renovated and decorated, very comfortable. We had everything we needed. Communication with Jeffrey was excellent, the beds and bedding were comfortable, and the location was perfect for so many things you’d want to do in Downtown Detroit. Although it was very warm the hvac system kept up, which is impressive for a house of this size. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Priscilla M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What. A. Place. I'm convinced there is no cooler, comfortable, historic, and convenient place to stay in the whole city or metro area. We immediately called our babysitters upon arrival to tell them we would NOT be leaving in the morning, as we needed as much time as possible in this place. A top memory of our summer!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

RICHARD B.

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

A piece of history

What a stunning mansion, would like to Jeff for allowing my family to experience this restoration. A ton of work was done to restore this place to its former glory. The space was very comfortable with many amenities, our pets had a blast too. A million thank yous to Jeff and the work he has done and continues to do.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Martin M.

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

Amazing house and location

Jeff’s place was great and the location in downtown Detroit could not be beat, especially if you are attending a sporting event. Jeff was a very welcoming and responsive host.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

KAREN M.

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

Girls weekend

We loved the house, very historic with modern amenities! Jeff was a great host! We will stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

colette

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Wow! How fun. A great old restored mansion, steps away from the hustle and bustle of downtown. Less than a block from LCA & theQ the QLine
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Avery M.

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

excellent host

The heat was out in the property but Jeff was nice enough to offer us another property and got it ready for us last minute!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dan A.

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

NFL Game

Group of four travelled to Detroit to watch the Lions home opener. Property was in a great location and an easy walk to the stadium and surrounding entertainment district. I would highly recommend this property to anyone attending and event at Little Caesar’s Arena, Ford Field, Comerica Park or and of the concert venues in downtown Detroit.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kris H.

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

Det

Great but stairs
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tony L.

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

Great Stay - Will be Back

Jeff was an excellent host. Extremely responsive. Made our group of 4 feel very welcome. He provided a brief history of the mansion/Upper unit. The location was perfect for a short/safe 10 min walk to Ford Field. Comerica Park and Little Ceasars Arena are even closer. Walking distance to several restaurants and bars. The Whitney House Upper Unit had a lot of character, charm, plenty of space and was very clean. We will absolutely stay at the Whitney House again for our next overnight visit to downtown Detroit. All around great experience. Could not have asked for more.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jennece W.

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

Perfect location, beautiful home, outstanding communication...

Our family came to Detroit for an event at Ford Field. This home was perfect for us! The house was clean, beautiful & a very short walk to the arena. We felt safe in the area, the communication with the owner was above average, and we loved the architecture/history of the house itself. Parking at the house was really a bonus, as we had friends that had to park/walk quite a long way for the same event. The amenities were above average, we appreciated the coffee, garbage bags, paper towels, tissues, laundry soap, etc... its the little things... Thank you again for everything, we will definitely come again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

About the host

Hosted by Jeff Cowin

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Jeff Cowin grew up near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, a.k.a. Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood. He moved to Detroit nearly 20 years ago, after finishing school and rehabbing his first home. Thanks to many great partners, our historic restoration and hospitality business ongoing at 82 Alfred Street has funded over $3 million in housing stabilization and beautification efforts in Virginia Park Historic District.

Why they chose this property

Brush Park is nestled between Downtown and Midtown Detroit, along our Woodward Corridor, and we steps from all the major theater, music, and sports venues. There is no safer and more walkable neighborhood in the entire city and possibly the region. Brush Park is home to a dazzling collection of architectural styles and numerous acclaimed bars and restaurants!

What makes this property unique

82 Alfred was designed and built for the wealthy Whitney family. No expense was spared on the design, materials, and craftsmanship.

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