Spacious Farmhouse with Breakfast- Ella’s Place
Guest rating: 4.8 / 5
Overview
Ella's Place is a spacious farmhouse-style vacation rental in Auburn Hills, offering a modern interior and elegant living space designed to feel like a home rather than a hotel room. It's positioned close to Rochester Hills downtown, the Palace of Auburn Hills area, and Oakland University, making it a versatile base for leisure and event-based stays. The property has built a strong reputation, holding a 4.77 rating from 330 reviews.
Amenities & Recreation
The home is outfitted with a full kitchen, oven, stove, and microwave for self-catering, plus a washer for longer stays. Guests can unwind in the hot tub or jetted bathtub, relax by the fireplace, or spend time outdoors on the balcony and patio, which includes an outdoor grill for cookouts. A fitness center, air conditioning, and heating round out the comfort-focused amenity set.
Outdoor Space & Events
The backyard has hosted guest gatherings, including at least one wedding-related event, reflecting a yard large enough and welcoming enough for small celebrations. This makes the property notable among vacation rentals in the area for accommodating events rather than just overnight stays.
Location
The house sits within a few hundred meters of several bus stations (University & Cross Creek Parkway EB/WB, University @ Seyburn, Walton & Dexter), giving car-free access to the surrounding area. Dining options are abundant nearby, including K & M Shish Palace, Manna Korean Cuisine, Dave's Hot Chicken, O Grizzly's Bar & Bistro, Twin Peaks, Applebee's Grill + Bar, El Fogon Authentic Mexican Grill, and El Guanaco, all within about a kilometer. Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is roughly 52 km away, and downtown Detroit is described as about 30 minutes by car.
Best for
This property suits families, groups, and small event hosts who want a home-like setting with a private yard, kitchen, and hot tub rather than a standard hotel room. It's also a strong fit for pet owners, thanks to its pet-friendly policy and yard space, and for visitors to Oakland University or Auburn Hills business and entertainment venues given the walkable distance to OU and proximity to the Palace of Auburn Hills and DTE area.
Travel tips
Several bus stops (University & Cross Creek Parkway EB/WB and others) sit within a 10-minute walk, making it easy to get around without a car for nearby errands or dining. Numerous restaurants spanning American, Korean, Mediterranean, Mexican, and Latin American cuisine are within about a kilometer, so plan a walk rather than a drive for meals. Because the home is described as close to the Palace of Auburn Hills, DTE Energy Music Theatre, and Great Lakes Crossing Mall, it's worth timing a stay around events at those venues, and budgeting roughly 30 minutes for a drive into downtown Detroit.
What guests say
Guests consistently highlight the property's location, describing it as convenient and close to restaurants and local landmarks. The home's yard is frequently praised, both for accommodating pets and for hosting small events such as a wedding gathering in the backyard. Multiple reviewers note that the stay felt more like a home than a hotel, pointing to the organized, comfortable interior as a recurring positive. No notable negative themes appear in the available excerpts.
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