3 BR Royal Oak bungalow near downtown amenities
Guest rating: 4.8 / 5
Overview
This is a recently renovated 3-bedroom single-family bungalow in Auburn Hills, located about one mile from downtown Royal Oak. The whole-home rental offers a clean, cozy, and charming private space rather than traditional hotel rooms, with a mix of queen, full, and twin beds across the bedrooms to accommodate groups or families.
Amenities
The home is equipped for extended stays with a full kitchen including a microwave and oven/stove, plus a washer for laundry and an ironing board. Guests have air conditioning and heating for year-round comfort, cable TV, free Wi-Fi, and free parking, and the property is smoke-free throughout.
Outdoor & Living Space
A spacious porch outfitted with party lights and a comfortable living room give guests places to relax and unwind outside of the bedrooms. The patio adds another outdoor spot for gathering, making the property well suited to groups who want shared social space along with private sleeping quarters.
Location & Dining
The bungalow sits close to a cluster of bus stops (Campbell & Lincoln, 11 Mile & Stephenson, 11 Mile & Minerva, and 11 Mile & Dorchester, all under a mile away) and Royal Oak Station about 2.4 km away for train access. Downtown Royal Oak's restaurant scene is within easy reach, including Detroit BBQ Company, Blind Owl Royal Oak, Blue Goat, beppé, Detroit Eatery, Leo's Coney Island, Lily's Seafood Grill & Brewery, Royal Eats Brunch & Dinner, and the O.W.L. diner, plus the home is positioned for trips to Ferndale and Detroit, including the Detroit Zoo.
Best for
This property is best suited to families, groups of friends, or multi-generational travelers who want private bedrooms plus shared common space, thanks to its mix of queen, full, and twin beds, full kitchen, and laundry facilities. It also appeals to visitors who want a residential base within a mile of downtown Royal Oak's dining and easy reach of Ferndale and Detroit attractions like the Detroit Zoo.
Travel tips
Downtown Royal Oak's restaurants and shops are close enough to walk or take a short rideshare, and several bus stops within about a kilometer make it easy to explore without a car for local trips. Royal Oak Station offers train access roughly 2.4 km away, while Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is about 35 km away, so plan for a drive or rideshare when flying in or out. Since this is a shared-review property with prior listing discrepancies noted by guests, it's worth confirming current bedroom, bathroom, and basement/common-area details directly before booking.
What guests say
Guests repeatedly praise the property's cozy, charming atmosphere and its convenient location near downtown Royal Oak, with some returning for a second stay and highlighting the quality of recent renovations. A recurring negative theme involves discrepancies between the online listing and the actual property, specifically around the number of bedrooms/bathrooms and a furnished basement area shown in photos that was not available during a stay. Guests also noted that the host was responsive and worked to address the listing errors, which helped offset the inconvenience. Overall sentiment remains largely positive despite these communication and accuracy issues.
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