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A sanctuary just 15 minutes from Detroit

Vacation home in Southfield with kitchen and patio

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Exterior
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Sanctuary Inn is nestled on 3.5 acres of serene woods, surrounded by an additional 83 acres of beautiful old oaks and maples. Enjoy the peaceful atmosphere and explore nearby attractions like Greenfield Village, the Henry Ford Museum, or Belle Isle.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6149 sq m

Popular amenities

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

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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". 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.

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
  • 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

Rules

ONLY TOILET PAPER IN TOILETS
NO PARTIES OR EVENTS, GUESTS LIMITED TO NUMBER OF PEOPLE ON RESERVATION

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

Map
Southfield, MI

What's nearby

  • Lawrence Technological University - 1 min drive - 0.8 km
  • Detroit Zoo - 12 min drive - 10.8 km
  • Royal Oak Music Theatre - 14 min drive - 10.8 km
  • Somerset Collection - 19 min drive - 16.2 km
  • Henry Ford Museum - 19 min drive - 25.0 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
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Original Pancake House - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Qdoba Mexican Eats - ‬4 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?

Located in the heart of Southfield, this vacation 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 mi (10 km).

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A sanctuary just 15 minutes from Detroit Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 142 out of 159 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 159 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 159 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 159 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 159 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

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

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

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

Jessica P.

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

Amazing!

We loved this property and the owners! Would recommend to anyone.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jana B.

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

Lovely home

This was our second stay and it was perfectly wonderful and peaceful. Owners are very responsive. Thank you!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Scott S.

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

A delightful cottage with deer and wild turkeys roaming the grounds

The hosts and house were the best I have ever encountered in my life ... delightful acccommodations and grounds, easy access to 696 and friendly nearby host Jeanne ... A wonderful week included a Tigers game, Detroit Zoo and Aquarium with Rain Forest Cafe. We really enjoyed this rental house experience.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cory s.

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

Hope to visit again !

Our hosts were very welcoming, helpful and accommodating ! The house was all we had hoped for and was described perfectly. Truly a great piece of property, and literally a "hidden" gem in the outskirts of Detroit. A great place for those looking for privacy, and a buffer from the city. Would highly recommend !
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris N.

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

Cozy, rustic home on beautiful wooded lot!

Totally private location with deer sightings throughout the day. The owners are super friendly & responsive. We especially enjoyed the fire pit! The house is a short ride to downtown Detroit. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

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

Great retreat space near downtown Detroit!

I came out here with a few friends to have a quiet weekend with a fire outside, but still wanted to be close to the city, so we can visit Eastern market and various breweries. This fit the bill to a T and then some! Great property owners, and, wonderful property - would do again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amy J.

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

Serene Time in the Woods

We had a lovely stay in this secluded house charmingly furnished with interesting pictures and artwork. The house had everything we needed and provided a great view of the surrounding woods from the beautiful picture windows all throughout the house. We saw deer and wild turkeys! We could drive easily to our destinations and really enjoyed coming back to this comfy stay in the woods for our rest and relaxation.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Robert K.

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

Clean and private

Property is very quiet as it is off the proverbial beaten path. That said it is convenient for expressway traveling to and from the city. The house is older but comfortable. Beds were good. TV is a big screen and easy to use. No dishwasher was a surprise
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen D.

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

Southfield Sanctuary

What a lovely home! We loved the 1950s furnishings and huge windows looking out on trees, deer and turkeys. Jeanne and Richard were very accommodating and friendly. The house is incredibly well stocked-- so many extra pillows, blankets, cookware, games, books, etc. Everything you need! The location is perfect for access to freeways to Detroit and roads to other suburbs. We hope to stay again next time we visit family.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris M.

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

Lovely place and lovely people

It is just a fantastic location. It is so surrounded by trees with a big lot of its own and there are woods all around it. You wouldn’t think of it when you are driving there…but then you are in your own little sanctuary. The place itself is also wonderful. Spacious and well stocked. Lovely rooms and lovely living room with a fireplace and huge windows looking out to the trees on the back. We ENJOYED a thunderstorm with the fire on and what fun! Hosts are both gracious and available and ready with info and anything you might need. Not intrusive either. Just a nice balance. Many many thanks!!! I knew as we drove up that the place was going to be delightful. And it was. Some really nice books too!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

F B.

Liked: Check-in, location

Step back in time

This spacious listing presented itself at the perfect time. The hosts were responsive to initial inquiries to include check in. The landscape presented a wonderful backdrop and scenery for this space so close to Detroit. The kitchen and bathroom decor match the furniture and rest of the house furniture. In house laundry made it easy to travel light. A misunderstanding presented itself on check in with kitchen housekeeping. Delayed communication on kitchen upkeep, items found in the refrigerator, and trash instructions upon arrival led to an uncomfortable situation until resolved through text messages with Jeanne and Richard. We were grateful for the hospitality and beauty of this home. Its location allowed our family to handle our affairs in the short amount of time allowed in comfortable settings.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

2/10 Terrible

sarah b.

Liked: Location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in, communication

Landlord excessive involvement.

When I first Arrived Landlord was in unit doing laundry. The fridge was unplugged. Landlord lives next-door. Felt like they were watching me. Every time I would go outside they would be outside watching me in the backyard enjoying the fire pit. The landlord banged on the door at 8 a.m. the day of checkout and we’re in the driveway as I was loading my car at 10 a.m. I had three family members visiting one afternoon during my stay. We were all in the backyard. The landlord called and said my guests (who were not staying the night) were asked to leave the premises. The house was clean and well maintained. The backyard was great and have a bunch of nice games outside. The landlord made me uncomfortable the entire time.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Erica S.

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

A Sanctuary Indeed!

This is such a lovely house! We were in town for a music festival and we needed a comfortable place to decompress and refresh. This home was everything we had hoped for and more. The beds were comfortable, the kitchen was well stocked, and the entire house was full of cool art. I particularly enjoyed the diverse lighting options in each room- I could always get it just right for maximum relaxation. The back yard is spectacular as well. I am looking forward to returning with my son because it is at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac in a quiet neighborhood. There are a bunch of kids riding bikes around and I'm sure he would like to play with them. I also recommend this place if you are in the area for business. There is a desk in the master bedroom in front of a huge window- it would be a pleasure to get some work done sitting there! It is easy to hop on the Lodge Freeway and we could zip downtown in 15 minutes. The owners live next door and they put a lot of care and love into this place. We had forgotten a few things and we were delighted to find that they had thoughtfully provided all sorts of miscellaneous items. Thank you to Jeanie and Richard for the hospitality!!! We loved staying at the house and we can't wait to come back!!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

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

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

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

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

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

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

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