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A sanctuary just 15 minutes from Detroit

Vacation home in Southfield with kitchen and patio

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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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

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Southfield, MI

What's nearby

  • Lawrence Technological University - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Straith Hospital For Special Surgery - 1 min drive - 0.8 km
  • Henry Ford Museum - 19 min drive - 25.0 km
  • MGM Grand Detroit Casino - 20 min drive - 27.8 km
  • Ford Field - 21 min drive - 28.5 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
  • ‪Qdoba Mexican Eats - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Original Pancake House - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

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

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the 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 within 3 mi (5 km) of Straith Hospital For Special Surgery and DMC Sinai-Grace Hospital. Oakland Community College Southfield Campus and Oakland Regional 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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