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Exterior
Terrace/patio
Game room
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Game room

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

7 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 18

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Detroit, MI
  • Motown Museum
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Wayne State University
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • MGM Grand Detroit Casino
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Detroit, MI (DTW-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County)
    ‪26 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Detroit

City center stay.You'll be steps from Motown Museum and a 5-minute walk from Henry Ford Hospital. Also, Wayne State University is within half a mile (1 km) and Fisher Theatre is within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Motown Museum - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Wayne State University - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Little Caesars Arena - 4 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • MGM Grand Detroit Casino - 4 min drive - 3.3 miles
  • Comerica Park - 4 min drive - 3.4 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Biggby Coffee - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Papa's Pizza & BBQ - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪White Castle - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Michigan & Trumbull Pizza - ‬6 min walk

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. No Video or photo recording permitted without written approval

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 7 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo
  • Video games
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Cobblestone flooring in public areas
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table

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

  • Garden

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

Rules

- Guests not following check out rules will be charged a 25.00 p/h cleaning fee. - Ruined sheets fee 40.00. We will attempt to thoroughly clean prior
Guest must notify owner via VRBO of any issues with property and allow owner to correct them during their stay.
No video or photo recording permitted without written approval.

Pets

  • No pets 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

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Motown BNB . Experience Detroit in Style
Motown BNB . Experience Detroit in style. Detroit
Motown BNB . Experience Detroit in style. Private vacation home

Frequently asked questions

How close is Motown BNB . Experience Detroit in style. to the airport?

This vacation home is 8.7 mi (15-min drive) away from the Detroit, MI (DET-Coleman A. Young Municipal) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Motown BNB . Experience Detroit in style. have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Motown BNB . Experience Detroit in style. to the beach?

This vacation home is 10.1 mi (20-min drive) from Belle Isle Beach.

Does Motown BNB . Experience Detroit in style. offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Motown BNB . Experience Detroit in style.?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home, but MotorCity Casino (4-min drive) and MGM Grand Detroit Casino (5-min drive) are nearby.

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

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Motown BNB . Experience Detroit in style.?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Motown BNB . Experience Detroit in style. have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Motown BNB . Experience Detroit in style. have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Motown BNB . Experience Detroit in style. to downtown Detroit?

This vacation home is 3.1 mi away from Detroit.

Motown BNB . Experience Detroit in style. Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 42 out of 41 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 41 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 41 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 41 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 41 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Oliver L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Super fun house with loads of space! We loved the pool table and the juke box! Would recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Overall excellent experience at the MotownBNB. Arrived in mid-summer to find the spot well kept, very comfortable and cool with the AC, and calm and quiet with the Motown music playing on the TV downstairs.Had all the equipment and utensils available to facilitate a great trip. Had 14 guys get together from around the country and we all slept comfortably. Two drove in and had air mattresses and let everybody else have full beds along with the pull-out couch. Downstairs is a fun and cool environment, although the ceilings are a bit short. Thankfully the owners have the ceiling corners covered in foam so any guys that bonked their head only hit the foam. Area is okay, 4/5. Witnessed some dramatic individuals across the street at the liquor store, but all of us never felt unsafe at any point in our trip. Close proximity to excellent pizza and quick uber rides into the city for some fun times.Very appreciative of the enclosed parking behind the house and we were able to fit four cars, including a big Ford Expedition.Great communications with Dave, who reached out the night before to give all the information needed. He remained in good communications throughout the trip, and even let us know the cleaners were going to be late on our checkout day so we had a nice relaxing morning getting the place cleaned up before we headed out.Overall, highly recommend if you have a big party coming to town to stay at the Motown BNB.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rita C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Trip Thru Motown Magic

We stayed at The Motown Way House in Detroit over 4th of July weekend 2025 with our large family group, and it was absolutely perfect. There was plenty of space — lots of bedrooms, beds, and bathrooms — so everyone was comfortable the entire time. Having two kitchens and two dining areas made mealtime easy, even with a big crowd.But what really made this stay special was the vibe. The home is true to its name — full of fun, nostalgic Motown-era touches that everyone loved. We had so much fun with the jukeboxes, pinball machine, pool table, and especially the “record” dance floor where we even had a little sock hop! The house is full of character, charm, and so many cool details that made our weekend unforgettable.If you’re looking for a unique, spacious, and fun place to stay in Detroit, The Motown Way House does not disappoint!— Rita Calhoun and Family
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very close to motown hitsvlle museum! Fantastic home!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve and Michelle J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Home for a Group

We loved staying at the Motown BNB! There was so much space and so many fun things to do. We didn't have enough time to take advantage of everything the house offered. The large dining table was perfect for our family so that could all sit down for meals together and play games at the end of the day. The basement was perfect for family time playing pool and listening to music. The property was well appointed and had everything we needed. The host was super responsive and accommodating when we had questions (and when we left items behind ) The neighborhood is only ok, but they make that clear in the check in instructions and we felt very secure and comfortable in the house. Great location for easy access to everything Detroit! Loved our visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judith B., Missoula, Montana

Liked: Cleanliness

Best place to stay in Detroit

We loved this property so much! What a perfect place to make memories with a group. We loved the many unique Motown touches and fun nostalgic juke boxes. The dancefloor was an highlight! Everything is in very good condition with comfortable beds and very nice and newly renovated bathrooms and kitchens. While there, we toured the Motown Museum down the block and found it easy to get around anywhere we wanted with short Ubers. Henry Ford hospital is very close in case of emergency, easy walk to great pizza (Michigan and Trumbull Pizza) and restaurants. Highly recommend and would definitely come back! Thanks so much for having us
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keith E.

Liked: Cleanliness

AMAZING

House was spotless and host was super accommodating. I wish all houses I rent and hosts were as spot on. I would stay there again in a heart beat.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

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