Luxe Mid-Century Styled Townhouse #3631

The property itself is nice, save for a few details such as no cooking oil, only three drinking glasses, and no mirrors for dressing. There is no lock on the bathroom door which made for a very awkward moment between me and a friend. Aside from that, the place itself was clean and comfortable.

The problem arose when my friends and I returned to the house after a concert, to discover we were locked out. The bottom handle on the door was locked, and the keypad only opens the deadbolt. My friend must have locked the bottom while exiting hastily, as any normal city dweller is in the habit of doing. Booking agreed my complaint about this is valid, warnings should have been in the house rules, a warning on the door, or simply eliminating the possibility by disabling the bottom lock. The property owner did not respond to my texts and phone calls for 6 hours. We were locked out and it was very cold. Booking was unable to find alternative lodging in the US (we were given a single option in Canada, but we didn't happen to have our passports on us, and it would have been an insanely expensive Uber), so we were forced to spend the night in a very sketchy greasy spoon with no bathroom, watching the other patrons twitch and pick their scabs. Ultimately, we paid for a locksmith to let us in at 6:30am. The property owner should reimburse me for the night we spent out in the unsafe elements of Detroit, unable to access the home, and for the locksmith. The owner lacks the integrity to provide recompense and although Booking 100% supports our request for reimbursement, they insist they have no real leverage to ensure compliance, as a 3rd party. Thomas, the property owner, denied my request tersely and has subsequently ignored my overtures. He was not available to help us while we were paying for Uber rides just to warm up and camping out in a restaurant for the down and out (we were eventually kicked out with the rest of the homeless people). You would think he would express some sympathy for the harrowing night we endured, but in fact he was accusatory and rigid. If he is not able to provide assistance when needed, preventative measures should have been in place to avoid such a situation. The management of the property leaves much to be desired.

Very nice place

This was a great location to the venue we were traveling to. However, there was lots of miscommunication between the app of booking.com and the werent.com that is used to managed the property. Inconsistency on check in/check out options. They also charged me an additional incidental fee on the day of check in that was not advertised on the booking.com site, which is where I booked. When we arrived, we could not get in because the door handle was locked and the key code was only for the deadbolt. The neighbors partied ALL NIGHT and ALL MORNING, so a good nights sleep, even with comfortable beds was not an option.

Open communication with the utilization of a 3rd/4th party booking system. They do not book through only booking.com. They book through WErent.com. They also do not have consistent information regarding checkin/checkout on the two booking platforms. It is not advertised that there is an additional incidental fee that must be paid prior to check in. The person messaging me stated that it was $100, however, it was $110.00 I think that although this apartment is lovely, there are inconsistencies and loud neighbors that will keep it from being a desirable place to stay.

I made a reservation and I couldn't stay, the place was dirty, the sheets were not washed, a bad smell in the whole house. impossible to stay there

One of our favorite features was the neighbors! Seriously - how awesome to have Joey and Derek next door, very helpful and hospitable (sometimes neighborhoods are questionable, and having never been to Detroit we didn’t know what to expect - but those guys need to earn a commission or something lol!). The plants and flowers on their porch was very welcoming, we wished that vibe was on the airbnb doorstep too! The house was styled very well, each room had a complete look so nothing felt “undone” or careless. It’s evident that thought went into the design. Beds were lower than expected but SO COMFORTABLE, best sleep we’ve had in a while. It was also a great location, Uber/Lyft was only $6-15 pretty much anywhere downtown. Nearby parks + restaurants and coffee shop/bakery in walking distance.

The basement was unfinished. Amenities say washer and dryer is available but it felt a bit creepy going down there. The toilet in the basement was definitely the reason I didn’t go downstairs to use the amenities - however, my friends used the washer and dryer and said they worked fine! All bedrooms were upstairs but I didn’t see anything about that in the description. Definitely NOT handicap accessible. The stairs could use a motion sensor light on the bottom few steps of the middle-section. They are very dark and easy to slip. Also, it may be time for new green chairs in the sitting room because there were questionable stains on them.

This is a charming property. It’s full of nostalgia and has a retro vibe. This home has all the amenities you would need for a short or extended stay. The neighborhood was quiet. I walked and scootered across town. It’s a short walk to the restaurants and nightlife of Mexican Town. It’s a quick Uber or Scooter ride to Cork Town.

It’s a great home with lots of room but only one bathroom. I traveled solo so not an issue for me, but for a larger family this is something to keep into consideration if everyone is trying to get ready and shower at once.

The place was roomy, and was rather quiet. Neighbors were friendly and it wasn't too far from our Venue at Ford Field. On the street parking was ample enough for 2 vehicles. We had all we needed to prepare food from home.

Needed more mirrors and beds were lower than expected. Door coder didn't have a lock button on it; we figured out that you had to put the code back in to lock the door. No response from property owner over questions and concerns.