Spacious, Pet-Friendly Home w/Game Room —Sleeps 12
Guest rating: 5.0 / 5
Overview
The Genesee Grove is a spacious, pet-friendly 4-bedroom, 2-bath home in Auburn Hills/Royal Oak that sleeps 12 guests, with room for 2 more on a provided air mattress. It combines a residential neighborhood setting with amenities suited to large groups, families, and gatherings, including a fully fenced yard and a heated garage converted into a game room. The home is smoke-free indoors, with smoking only permitted outside.
Rooms & Layout
Upstairs holds three bedrooms and a full bathroom: a king in bedroom one, a queen in bedroom two, and four twin beds across two bunk sets in bedroom three, each room with closets and dressers. The finished basement adds a fourth bedroom with a queen bed, a second full bathroom, a work area, a kids' play area, a futon, and two sets of washers and dryers. A luggage rack, laundry baskets, high chair, crib, and pack-and-play round out the practical extras for families and larger groups.
Kitchen & Living Spaces
The fully stocked kitchen includes a 12-cup coffee maker, Keurig, crock pot, blender, mixer, popcorn maker, oven/stove, microwave, and a starter set of coffee, sugar, creamer, spices, and oil, plus a welcome basket for arriving guests. The first floor features two sitting areas, including a vaulted living space with a decorative (non-functional) fireplace, along with a dining area for group meals.
Amenities & Recreation
The standout feature is the heated garage game room, outfitted with a mini bar, full-size refrigerator/freezer, television, oversized floor pillows, Pac-Man, darts, ping pong, Jenga, and a putting mat, all lit by bright 5,000-lumen shop lights. Outside, a large fully fenced yard suits both pets and children, and the property includes an EV car charger plus free driveway and street parking. Additional amenities include air conditioning, heating, free Wi-Fi, cable TV, an ironing board, and in-unit laundry.
Location
Situated in a walkable pocket near shops, restaurants, and parks, the home is close to dining options such as Royal Grill Mediterranean (259m), Madhouse Bar & Grill (584m), Twin Peaks (704m), and The Clawson Steakhouse (709m). Public transit is accessible via the 14 Mile & Huntley bus stop just 110 meters away, with Royal Oak Station about 5.2km away and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport roughly 40km out.
Best for
This home is best suited for large families, multi-generational groups, or friend groups traveling together, thanks to its four bedrooms, six-plus sleeping bed configurations, and two full bathrooms. Pet owners will appreciate the fenced yard and pet-friendly policy, while groups looking for built-in entertainment will value the fully equipped game room in the heated garage. It also works well for group service projects or gatherings, as noted by past guests who used the space for organized group activities.
Travel tips
The 14 Mile & Huntley bus stop is only 110 meters away, making short local trips without a car easy, though the airport is about 40km away so plan for a longer transfer time. Free driveway and street parking simplifies arrival for groups with multiple vehicles, and the EV charger is a useful perk for electric vehicle drivers. Since the fireplace is decorative only, don't plan on it for warmth, and remember smoking is restricted to outdoor areas only.
What guests say
Guest feedback consistently highlights a warm, welcoming host who provided thoughtful welcome goodies and went out of their way to accommodate group needs. Reviewers also praised the home's cleanliness, describing it as immaculate, and noted that the ample space worked well for group activities such as service projects. Parking was specifically called out as convenient and sufficient for groups. No recurring negative themes were mentioned in the available review excerpts.
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