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A sanctuary just 15 minutes from Detroit

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Exterior
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, fireplace, books, offices

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

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

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

A sanctuary just 15 minutes from Detroit

TO EVERYONE LOOKING FOR A PLACE OF REFUGE... we offer our "Sanctuary Inn". 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.

Property manager

jeanne salkowski & richard burkart

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • In the city center
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Golf
  • Water park
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,600 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

A Sanctuary Just 12 Minutes From Detroit Southfield
A Sanctuary Just 12 Minutes From Detroit Private vacation home

About the neighborhood

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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

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪CK Mediterranean Grille and Catering - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Captain Jay's Fish & Chicken - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen - ‬6 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?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is A sanctuary just 15 minutes from Detroit located?

This family-friendly vacation home is located in the city center, within 3 mi (5 km) of Lawrence Technological University and DMC Sinai-Grace Hospital. Rackham Golf Course and Redford Theatre are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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A sanctuary just 15 minutes from Detroit Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 138 out of 154 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 154 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 154 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 154 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 154 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

John M.

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

Great stay!

We felt at home and had a great time!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jared L.

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

Enjoyed our stay

Location was clean, comfy, and in a really nice location 5/5 stars :)
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

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

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

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

Alexis T.

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

Beautiful spot

Everything was great, we will stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

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

Matt C., Minneapolis, MN

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

Great hideaway in the woods

We loved our stay, it’s a quiet, clean and relaxing spot.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

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

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

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

neil o.

Great Get-A-Way

This was my second time visiting this property and it was another great stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2018

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

Danielle T.

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

Wonderful Cozy Stay

This was a great experience. Great location, great house with access to all amenities that the host had on the property. I will definitely stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2020

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

8/10 Good

Tim P.

We loved it so much we are planning to return next year!

Great overall property. Older home but very well kept.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Constance S.

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

Nice Property

Very cozy, beautiful yard, fire place and wild life great for kids to play and explore.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

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

10/10 Excellent

Lori P.

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

Peaceful retreat

Pleasant and relaxing weekend retreat on a beautiful park-like lot!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Stephen D.

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

cool mid-century modern ranch in quiet natural setting

We stayed in this pleasant home surrounded by trees and nature. Our hosts were great: friendly and very accommodating, wonderful people. This was our third time staying with them. It's like staying in someone's cool home while they're out. It's not too fussy but comfortable for a family. There's a big dining room table which is great for playing games or making a puzzle. It's nice in the summer, too, and you can enjoy the backyard more then. We saw turkeys, deer, and squirrels. It's cozy during the winder and you can pull up a chair at the gas fireplace to enjoy its warmth. We enjoyed our stay and it's a nice quiet neighborhood. A good find!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Missy D.

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

Great private property.

Easy check-in. Great communication with the owners.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

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

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

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

Anna F.

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

Beautiful oasis close to Detroit

Beautiful, calming, private and charming. Loved the house, property and time spent enjoying the outdoor scenery and wildlife. Would definitely book again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022