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A sanctuary just 15 minutes from Detroit

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6149 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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

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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". 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.
This vacation home's great location gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Lawrence Technological University. You'll find features like a water park. The vacation home includes amenities such as free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and 2 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Splash around at the water park
  • Onsite recreation includes a playground
  • Just a 2-minute drive from Lawrence Technological University and 11 minutes from Detroit Zoo
This vacation home offers its guests a water park. The family-friendly vacation home also features barbecue grills and a garden.

Property manager

jeanne salkowski & richard burkart

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach sunloungers

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Blender
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bath or shower
  • Towels provided
  • Hairdryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Shampoo

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near a laundromat

Work spaces

  • Office
  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping
  • Near a zoo
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Golf on site
  • Cycling on site
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Theme parks nearby
  • Sledging nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing nearby

Safety features

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

General

  • Unit size: 1600 sq ft (149 sq m)

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

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

A sanctuary just 15 minutes from Detroit Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 135 out of 151 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 151 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 151 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 151 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 151 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Laura A.

Liked: Cleanliness
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
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
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
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
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

8/10 Good

Reginald P.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Cynthia M.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

8/10 Good

Robert K.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Chris M.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Kevin W.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Shelley S.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Chris W.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Kathleen K.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Vikram B.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

8/10 Good

F B.

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

10/10 Excellent

LInda T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable Well-stocked home away from home
This property is in a quiet secluded area. It is comfortable and stocked with everything you might need from kitchen utensils and cookware, to books and games, to extra bedding to bathroom and laundry supplies. The hosts are very responsive and accommodating.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shanna K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect getaway!
We loved our time here at Sanctuary. What a lovely little get away just minutes away from major highways. Incredibly well stocked (the coffee grinder was appreciated), and the fireplace was so warm and cozy. We especially appreciated help with getting the pilot light re-started when we accidentally switched it off. We spent most of our time reading (what a fun selection in the bedroom), snuggling in front of the fire, and cooking together. They were super helpful when we forgot a jacket as well. Great hosts and a cozy space to share.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy retreat
We enjoyed a cozy Christmas at this wonderful home. The fireplace was a highlight. This was our second trip to this great property. The house is comfortable and very well stocked with everything from pans to games. The hosts are very accommodating. We slept well in this nice quiet neighborhood.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

David R.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Tonya B.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Patricia R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful
A wonderful location, cozy and woodsy.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diane T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great hosts!
This property was in the perfect location. Short, easy drive to most attractions in the Detroit/Dearborn area. The hosts were excellent communicators and answered questions immediately. Check in/out was a breeze. Would definitely reserve again if we decide to go back to this area.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mac T., Portland, Oregon, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Best ever!
This was the ultimate Michigan place to stay. The house was so inviting, warm, cozy, it felt familiar, was so complete and had easy to understand features and experiences. The hosts couldn't have been more congenial. A perfect 10 from start to finish.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Terry Hocking

Liked: Cleanliness
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

LInda T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Truly a Sanctuary!
The home was very comfortable and well stocked with everything we needed. Our hosts were available to help and were quite responsive. The house is very private with lots of land and woods surrounding it. We saw deer and wild Turkey almost every day that we were there. We definitely plan to go back.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023