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Motown BNB . Experience Detroit in style.

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Game room
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Game room
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

7 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 18

Popular amenities

  • Washer
    Washer
  • Outdoor Space
    Outdoor Space
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Dryer
    Dryer

About this property

Entire place

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

Motown BNB . Experience Detroit in style.

Stay in the heart of New Center Detroit, just steps away from the historic Motown Museum! Experience being a part of musical history surrounded by musical memorabilia in this meticulously restored 1911 home with many modern amenities for your comfort. This 5000+ sq foot duplex is being offered as an entire home to accommodate larger groups (up to 16) families, company retreats and corporate outings with a finished basement, a large second floor balcony and gated backyard outdoor space.

This fully restored 1911 home has retained much of its original wood workings and resurfaced wood floors. Uniquely decorated to share the passion of the owner's love of Motown music , each room is decorated with special photos, art and memorabilia. We want to encourage visitors to the city of Detroit to experience the fun and energy that Motown music brought to the world and each floor has a working 1963 Wurlitzer Juke box filled with various Detroit artists. We are focused on providing groups an amazing experience, one to share with future visitors and friends but no parties.

Guests will have all access to the entire house with the exception of the mechanical/furnace room in the basement.Other things to note: This property is professionally maintained and managed; it is also monitored by ADT Security. The security system includes external cameras, fire, glass breakage, sump pump, controlled heating and cooling systems and police and fire notification via a user friendly key fab and alarm panels located at each entrance. Keyless check in details given prior to check in. No parties. No Pets. No Smoking.

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Property manager

Angela Willson

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Ice maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Electric kettle

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 7 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Arcade/game room
  • Video games
  • DVD player
  • Video library
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Cobblestone flooring in public areas
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking allowed outside of the home

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a hospital

Safety features

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

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 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

Property is also known as

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About the neighborhood

Map
Detroit, MI

What's nearby

  • Motown Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Wayne State University - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Little Caesars Arena - 4 min drive - 4.7 km
  • MGM Grand Detroit Casino - 5 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Ford Field - 6 min drive - 5.7 km

Getting around

  • Grand Boulevard Station - 3 min drive
  • Detroit Station - 16 min walk
  • Detroit, MI (DET-Coleman A. Young Municipal) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Papas Pizza - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Woodbridge Pub - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪White Castle - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Bucharest Grill Milwau - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Motown BNB . Experience Detroit in style. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Motown BNB . Experience Detroit in style.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Motown BNB . Experience Detroit in style.?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Motown BNB . Experience Detroit in style. located?

Located in the heart of Detroit, this vacation home is steps from Motown Museum, and within 3 mi (5 km) of Little Caesars Arena and MGM Grand Detroit Casino. Henry Ford Hospital and Wayne State University are also within 10 minutes. Detroit Station is 16 minutes by foot and Grand Boulevard Station is 23 minutes.

Motown BNB . Experience Detroit in style. Reviews

Reviews

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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Angela P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Reunion
Spacious property, very accommodating and clean…. I would not hesitate to rent again! Thanks Dave!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark E., East Tawas, Mi

Liked: Cleanliness
Book Club Trip
Really fun place to stay. Gave us a nice taste of old Detroit. Owners have done a great job with the MoTown theme throughout the house, we used all of the juke boxes. Took a Uber to Tiger game and spent both evenings hanging at house. Used porches in morning and evenings. Location is very convenient for exploring Detroit. Highly recommend this place!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect house for a wedding party
14 adults and 2 infants stayed at this great , tastefully-decorated house ,and we hosted 50 more (on a come & go basis) for brunch and everyone fit happily! It's a lovely, spacious place and provided a perfect spot to make warm memories on a wedding weekend. The 1st & 2nd floors are clones of each other, with spacious kitchens, LRs & DRs -- so we had bagels and coffee downstairs and Middle Eastern food & champagne upstairs for the Sunday brunch following Saturday's wedding. Could not have worked out better! David, the host, was practically instantaneous in his communications with us, answering our questions. We went to the Motown Museum Friday (reserve in advance!), a short walk. And if you have time, take the 3/4 mile walk down West Grand to the Fisher Building which is stunning! The weather cooperated and we had a wonderful time, leaving with fond memories of Detroit and our Motown home!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bryan N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lions tailgate weekend
We had a large group stay for weekend to tailgate at the lions game Sunday and enjoy Detriot and what is has to offer. This is an amazing place to stay!! So clean we just felt so comfortable lounging around and enjoying the house. The house is themed Motown as it’s a few doors down the the Motown museum. It done to perfection, not at all over done or
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Annette H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best vacation rental I’ve ever stayed at!
EVERYTHING about this place was exceptional. It is 1/2 block from Motown Museum. We felt like we were immersed in the history of Motown - from the artwork, the jukeboxes on every floor, and the little memorabilia touches in this property. You could FEEL this history of Motown! The amenities themselves - PLENTY of everything- anything we needed - already there! The sleeping spaces were all private and comfy. Property manager was super attentive- we really didn’t need anything but when I emailed a question - I had an immediate response. Attended a wedding on the riverfront downtown - VERY SHORT UBER ride which was much less expensive the parking in that area. You will not regret booking this spacious, meticulous space!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rich K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Detroit Wedding
Our group consisted of 12 family members and one close friend. Our son's wedding was held on East Grand which made this location perfect. David was easily accessible and very responsive although we really didn't have any issues to speak of.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kate M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Highly recommended!!!
The house was Amazing! We were there for a long weekend with a large group of friends and it was perfect for the 14 of us! It was clean and there was plenty of room for us to spread out or be together! Location was great! only a 10 minute drive from downtown! David was an excellent host and super prompt with communication. Highly recommended staying here!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Description doesn't do property justice
This will be indepth - tl;dr: The vrbo is amazing, highly recommended especially for large groups, the area is safe, and the owners communicated in a timely manner and with great information. 1. The number of beds: There are 4 private rooms off of the first and second floor with a queen bed each. There are 2 more rooms with bunkbeds that are a queen+full. On the third floor is a private room with a queen bed and a loft in a large common room with a twin bed. There are many couches that can hold less picky people as well. 2. The neighborhood is safe, there is a hospital with private security as well as a police department just blocks away. There are rundown houses, but the area is being renovated. The secured parking can hold 4-5 cars, we had no problems with people parking on the street. Lyft and Uber operated in area. 3. The house is amazing. It was well cleaned, there are gas stoves on two levels, showers had good pressure and heat, the little touches like the jukeboxes, record players, and 8 track players truly made the Motown theming great instead of tacky / cheaply themed. 4. We talked a lot with owner due to being from out of town and coordinating a private wedding event here. The communication was prompt, we were made aware of any issues with the property ahead of time, and finally, this property was free from some of the frustrating micromanagement that is all too common in short term rentals these days.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
A Fantastic BNB
I surprised my friends and family with the Motown BNB and a Stevie Wonder impersonator for my birthday weekend in the D. The lower level was the perfect backdrop for Stevie's performance and a dance party afterwards. 11 of us enjoyed all of the amenities and the spaciousness of the house. The host David responded right away to any questions or concerns. An exceptional stay overall. Would definitely return!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rodrigo Xavier H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location and spacious
I was pleasantly surprised by the size of the unit. We were here for a bachelor party and the house still felt pretty big.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrea M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Motown wedding
We had an amazing time at the Motown house for my daughter’s wedding! The house has everything you need for a large group! Our favorite was the themed rooms and Jukeboxes! Thank you for making our home away from home so amazing!!! The host is very responsive and helpful! Everything was clean and comfortable! I would definitely recommend this house!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Meg H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic Experience
We came with a large group to celebrate a graduation and used it as an excuse for a family reunion. We could not have chosen a better place. Our host was super helpful and responsive. The house was AMAZING! The neighborhood was great and we walked to the Motown Museum just a few houses away. Great restaurants and an awesome bakery just an easy drive away. We loved it! A perfect weekend!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ryan B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome House
Perfect house for multiple people
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Motown BNB
This property is absolutely stunning. The Motown vibe and vintage feel was just right for our getaway. Communication with property owner was fabulous as well. We will definitely be booking again for next year!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chris B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous place to stay
This was the perfect place to stay for my group of college friends that grew up with Motown. The house is fabulous and a very short walk to the Motown Museum and short drives to all the other places in downtown Detroit that we wanted to visit. It had everything we needed - lots of space for the group, well-appointed kitchens for us to cook in and juke boxes on every level to inspire our sing-along sessions! We have gotten together for 38 years at many locations and we all agreed that this was the best house we have ever rented. Thanks so much!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

tayreneschmidt

Liked: Cleanliness
Motown Dream
There aren't enough good things we could say about the amazing experience we had, as well as our guests. We live about 5 minutes away and booked this rental as a place for our out-of-town friends and family to stay, as well as a place for any guests to crash that needed the night of the wedding. Our friends came into town to make our wedding dessert & cake, they even made that here. Everyone had enough space to be comfortable while still having plenty of common space to socialize. We the bridal party dressed up in cloud 9 and our photographer had a blast taking pictures of us throughout the space. The jukeboxes and 8-tracks were constantly in use and we even partied after the wedding in the basement, playing pool and dancing in our wedding clothes, we even ended up cutting our cake there. Check-in was easy, you're literally on the same block as the Motown Museum so our out of town folks loved walking down the street to spend time there. Even the kitchen had the basics, some oil, seasonings, coffee pods for use in the morning...if I had more time to write more, I would go on and on about every detail. I will also mention that the gated parking was great and the lot out back was available for everyone else when needed. We will have to come up with a different life event to celebrate and use this house to host ourselves and our guests.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Denise H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend wedding
My entire family absolutely loved the house . We couldn’t have been any happier. I would definitely recommend this property to everyone . Thank you again for everything .
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarah E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Detroit house for a crowd
We had a great weekend in Detroit for a celebration of life. One of the many large dining tables and the veranda off the second floor gave us plenty of space to visit. The "Motown" details are wonderful. Will definitely come back with other groups
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne R., Las Cruces NM

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect in everyway 💖
We needed something close to Ford Field & convention center, it needed to be big enough to fit our team and their individual teams as well…and it was PERFECT in anyway! Each level has individual kitchens n bathrooms perfect for each team, not to mention all the nostalgic memorabilia actually in working order!!! So awesome, thank you for the the communication and ability to work well together! Thanks a million a sure stay for anyone looking!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kara M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for large groups
We had a wedding party stay in David’s home and it was perfect for us! It was very close to the Detroit venues we needed to be at. David was very responsive and easy to get ahold of. This home is awesome and has a super fun Motown theme.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brad N., Essexville

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Property
MotownBnB is the perfect place to stay when in the Detroit area. Our group of 12 stayed here for a weekend concert in the city. Plenty of space for everyone and close to several entertainment options.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Casey W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful
Beautiful fun home
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brigitte P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Time At The Motown House In Motown !!
I Love the Motown Theme at the Motown House and what topped it off we had the Best Motown Entertainment!!! The Best Event Ever!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Katie T.

Liked: Cleanliness
A must stay in Motown!
A must stay location for any true Motown and Detroit fans. Amazing house with a great theme. Our group was thrilled with the location and cleanliness. The house had everything we needed and the owners were great to work with.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jodi B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Bachelorette weekend for my daughter
What an amazing weekend we had at the Motown BNB. The attention to Detail in every themed bedroom was beautiful and so much fun to look at! Juke Box on every floor was a blast! Even the 25 year olds got into the Motown music!!The house had everything we needed, including 3 Kurigs which was so nice! David was great to work with and got right back to me with any questions I had. We don’t have one complaint! Can’t wait to go back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021