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A sanctuary just 15 minutes from Detroit

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sanctuary inn
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Terrace/patio
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6148.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Southfield, MI
  • Lawrence Technological University
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Detroit Zoo
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Royal Oak Music Theatre
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Detroit, MI (DTW-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

2nd bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

master

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Office
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

A sanctuary just 15 minutes from Detroit

TO EVERYONE LOOKING FOR A PLACE OF REFUGE... we offer our "Sanctuary Inn". To avoid any disappointment, please know that we do not allow any gatherings or parties.We are situated on 3.5 acres surrounded by an additional 83 acres of beautiful old oaks and maples. Yet we are only 15 minutes from Detroit and many other great attractions including Greenfield Village and the Henry Ford, the Detroit Zoo, the Iconic Motown Museum, the world famous Detroit Institute of Art and African American Museum. Still within 15 minutes you will find Belle Isle, Little Caesar's Arena, the oldest farmer's market in the country, Eastern Market, to name just a few.

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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: 21
Check out before 10:00 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 is not permitted
ONLY TOILET PAPER IN TOILETS
NO PARTIES OR EVENTS, GUESTS LIMITED TO NUMBER OF PEOPLE ON RESERVATION

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

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Southfield

Located in Southfield, this holiday home is in the city centre and near theme parks. Henry Ford Museum and Greenfield Village are cultural highlights and Detroit Zoo is a popular area attraction. Gospel Music Hall of Fame and Museum and Classic Book Shop are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Map
Southfield, MI

What's nearby

  • Lawrence Technological University - 1 min drive - 0.8 km
  • Detroit Zoo - 12 min drive - 10.7 km
  • Royal Oak Music Theatre - 14 min drive - 10.8 km
  • Somerset Collection - 19 min drive - 16.2 km
  • Henry Ford Museum - 22 min drive - 24.6 km

Getting around

  • Royal Oak Station - 14 min drive
  • Detroit, MI (DET-Coleman A. Young Municipal) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Tango's Level One Lounge - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Qdoba Mexican Eats - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Original Pancake House - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is A sanctuary just 15 minutes from Detroit pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at A sanctuary just 15 minutes from Detroit?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A sanctuary just 15 minutes from Detroit?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is A sanctuary just 15 minutes from Detroit located?

Located in the heart of Southfield, this holiday home is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Lawrence Technological University and 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from DMC Sinai-Grace Hospital. Oakland Community College Southfield Campus and Ascension Providence Hospital are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 140 out of 157 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 157 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 157 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 157 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 157 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

cecil g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roxanne G.

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

Perfect location and setting

Who would’ve guessed you could have a stay in a wooded area in metro Detroit where we saw a deer, an owl, and turkeys in our yard.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jake M.

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

5 stars!!

Everything about our stay was perfect. It's listed as the sanctuary and thats exactly what it is, a hidden gem that makes you feel far from the city. I also can't say enough about the Richard and Jeanne, they really know how to make you feel welcome. Thanks for the great stay! We'll be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

David R.

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

Woodland setting minutes from downtown

We had a great holiday at this relaxing home with a wonderful location.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

LInda T.

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

Great hosts, lovely property

We stayed for 2 weeks in the peaceful surroundings at the Sanctuary Inn. The house is well equipped with everything we needed for cooking, laundry, entertainment and comfort. This was our 3 time staying at the property and we will be back again.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia R.

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

Peaceful

A wonderful location, cozy and woodsy.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dina A.

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

A Slice of Heaven

Where do I start? Everything about this spot and the hosts was amazing. It really is a sanctuary. We loved every minute hanging out in the backyard (understatement calling it a bkyrd), watching the birds and all the animals. Felt like we were in a Disney production. The house had everything! It was incredibly charming, with tons of curated books and art. It's nostalgic in the best of ways. You will not regret staying at this slice of heaven. We can't wait to be back
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terry Hocking

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

The Sanctuary

A peaceful, beautiful property. The host family was charming, and very helpful. Location was perfect for us.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia M.

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

A beautiful sanctuary

Very relaxing! Surrounded by beautiful woods & wildlife. Spotlessly clean and the beds are very comfortable. The hosts are so kind & accessible if you need them.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna P.

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

Dearborn Trip Convenient stay

Great Place for 2 couples. Short drive to Henry Ford Museum. Out of the hustle of the city. Nice private piece of property. Quiet location.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judith B.

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

Football

Stayed two nights. Awesome accommodations. Great host. Easy to get a hold of. We hope to be back next year!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vikram B.

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

Comfortable home not far from Detroit.

We stayed here to experience the NFL Draft in Detroit. The location was perfect and was settled into a quiet neighborhood. Everything we needed was available to make the place a comfortable stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris W.

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

Quiet sanctuary

Nice quiet neighborhood with everything close by. House is clean and plenty of room for the three of us. Beautiful large yard with a fire pit and gas grill. Enjoyed are stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Reginald P.

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

Great getaway

The property was great , lots of room for children. Could use a dishwasher, other than that, a great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura A.

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

Christmas in Southfield

We rented the Sanctuary to have a welcoming place to be able to spend Christmas with family in Detroit. It was perfect. The hosts loaned us some Christmas decorations and we put up a Christmas tree. The flock of wild turkeys was a bonus. We will stay there again when visiting family in Detroit.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia D.

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

Relaxing

Place was very relaxing, quiet and comfortable. Would highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tonya B.

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

Cute & Cozy Home

What a cute and cozy home to spend a long weekend in. We really enjoyed our stay - we will be back! Thank you for sharing your home with us.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel Z., Black Forest, USA

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

Detroit Oasis

A delightful retreat amongst the trees. We’ll situated fire pit and comfortable chairs inside and outside.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin W.

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

Home away from home

The location was excellent and the home was very nice. They had all the comforts of home and the extra touches was over the top. From extra toiletries to kitchen supplies and even games for the family! Looking forward to another stay when we come back to town.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly L., Glen Ellyn, IL

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

Wonderful home for a family!

We really loved our stay at your home! It was so clean and cozy! We especially loved seeing the deer in the yard every morning. Hopefully we will be able to make this an annual trip!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Barri B.

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

A lovely home away from home

This property is ideally located to many sites and activities in the Detroit area. The deer greet you upon arrival and throughout the day and night! Jeanne and Richard were very responsive and provided and extra key seeing we were two couple on different schedules, as well as instructions on how the hot water value works side to side (who knew!) A very pleasant stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jana B.

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

Another wonderful stay

This is the fourth time we have rented this property because we have family we like to visit about 20 minutes away. We love it and will keep coming back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel S.

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

Perfect

Very clean
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen K.

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

Loved this green lovely escape from the city

The property was located next to some forest land including a pond with wood ducks. A genuine escape from the city. Charming decorations and many items that made our stay easier. Would definitely stay here again. Thanks for the warm hospitality Jeanne!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shelley S.

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

Peaceful Retreat Close to the City

We had a wonderful stay! The house was super clean with plenty of room. The yard was amazing! Very peaceful large property with plenty of nature to enjoy. We loved watching the birds and deer. The owners were great. Very helpful and friendly. We really enjoyed our stay and would definitely stay again when visiting family near by.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

About the host

Hosted by jeanne salkowski & richard burkart

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Why they chose this property


Though it is accessible to numerous attractions, ( 15 minutes away) it is beautifully situated in a rustic, quiet and peaceful treed setting, with lots of room to walk, play and explore. (Almost 4 acres )

Languages:

English

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