This property offers a colorful and funky modern vibe with updated furniture and decorations
Guest rating: 4.0 / 5
Overview
This accommodation is a colorful, funky-modern apartment unit with updated furniture and decor, located within a multifamily building in Berkley, Michigan (Auburn Hills area listing). Guests have access to the entire apartment via self-check-in with a smart lock, with the door code sent the morning of arrival. Because it sits within a shared building, other tenants or guests may occupy adjacent units during a stay.
Amenities
The unit includes a full kitchen with oven and stove, ironing board, cable TV, heating, and both free Wi-Fi and free parking in the rear lot. Laundry is available via a shared washer in the building's basement, and the property is both pet-friendly and smoke-free, making it flexible for travelers bringing animals.
Access & Layout
Reaching the front door requires climbing a flight of exterior stairs, so guests should be prepared for stairs with luggage or pets. The apartment occupies part of a multifamily property, and the building's shared laundry room is located in the basement rather than in-unit.
Location
The property sits in a quiet neighborhood just off Woodward Avenue, close to Birmingham, Detroit, and Hazel Park, and about a five-minute drive to Beaumont. Nearby bus stops (Woodward & Franklin, Woodward @ 12 Mile, 11 Mile & Newport) are all within roughly 830 meters, Royal Oak train station is about 2km away, and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is a 30-minute drive.
Dining Nearby
A wide range of dining options sit within walking distance, including Kruse & Muer on Woodward and Vinsetta Garage a few hundred meters away, plus O.W.L. diner, Crispelli's Bakery & Pizzeria, The Breakfast Club of Royal Oak, Republica gastropub, Bagger Dave's, Oak Parker, The Rind, and Lily's Seafood Grill & Brewery, all within about 2km.
Best for
This property suits budget-conscious travelers, pet owners, and those needing an extended stay in the Berkley/Royal Oak area, given its pet-friendly policy, full kitchen, and free on-site parking. It's well matched to guests who value proximity to Woodward Avenue dining and quick access to Beaumont Hospital or downtown Detroit, and who don't mind climbing stairs to a self-check-in apartment.
Travel tips
Free parking is available in the lot behind the building, which is helpful since the unit itself is reached via an exterior staircase, so pack accordingly if traveling with heavy luggage. Several bus stops (Woodward & Franklin, Woodward @ 12 Mile, 11 Mile & Newport) sit within a 10-minute walk for getting around without a car, while Royal Oak train station and the numerous Woodward Avenue restaurants are also easily reachable on foot. Budget about 30 minutes for a drive to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.
What guests say
Guest feedback is mixed. Positive comments highlight the cozy, comfortable atmosphere and the colorful decor that guests found appealing. On the negative side, reviewers raised maintenance concerns, including a stairwell light that reportedly stayed broken for an extended stay, a malfunctioning stove burner, possible mold in the shower ceiling, and slow host responsiveness to reported issues. Cleanliness was also flagged, with mentions of pet or human hair on floors and around furniture, and one reviewer noted debris in the backyard.
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