Warm & Spacious 2BR | Huge Backyard | Shelby Twp
Guest rating: 5.0 / 5
Overview
This listing offers a full private unit within an attractive brick duplex in the Auburn Hills/Shelby Township area of Metro Detroit, designed as a comfortable "2nd home" for work travelers and leisure guests alike. Bright wooden floors, large windows, and balcony doors fill the open living area with natural light, creating a warm, homey feel throughout. Guests have exclusive use of the interior of their unit, sharing only the laundry room and backyard with the neighboring duplex unit.
Rooms & Sleeping Arrangements
The home features two comfortable bedrooms, each with a queen-size bed, pillows, linens and sheets, a closet with hangers and shelves, a cabinet with spacious drawers, and a nightstand with reading lights. A full bathroom includes a bath with shower, vanity, mirror, towels, hair dryer, and essential toiletries, so guests don't need to pack their own bath basics.
Kitchen & Living Space
The fully equipped kitchen has granite countertops, a refrigerator/freezer with water dispenser, dishwasher, coffee maker, microwave, oven, stove, and a full set of cookware, dishes, and silverware, plus a kitchen bar with seating for two. The adjoining living room is furnished with a comfortable sofa, sofa chairs, coffee table, a 55" Smart TV, and a dedicated office desk and chair for remote work.
Outdoor Space & Amenities
A shared backyard offers a lush green lawn, surrounding trees, and a fire pit, giving guests a place to relax outdoors without leaving the property. Practical amenities include air conditioning, heating, high-speed Wi-Fi, a smart lock, in-unit washer/dryer, iron and ironing board, and free driveway parking. The home is pet-friendly (a per-pet fee applies) and smoke-free.
Location & Surroundings
The property sits within walking distance of multiple bus stops on Van Dyke Avenue, including Van Dyke & Mary Ann and Van Dyke @ 22 Mile, both under 500 meters away. Dining options nearby include Steakhouse 22 and One Eyed Jacks bar & grill just a few hundred meters off, plus brunch spots like Sunny's Breakfast Lunch and Avi'ari Cuisine and Italian fare at Da Francesco's Ristorante & Bar, all within about 1.9 km. Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is roughly 56 km away for those flying in or out.
Best for
This home suits remote workers and business travelers thanks to its dedicated office desk, high-speed Wi-Fi, and quiet residential setting, as well as longer-stay guests given the lease option for stays of 28 days or more. It also works well for small groups, couples, or families needing two bedrooms and a full kitchen, and for pet owners thanks to the pet-friendly policy and shared fenced backyard with a fire pit.
Travel tips
Several Van Dyke Avenue bus stops sit within a five-to-ten-minute walk, making it easy to get around without a car, though free driveway parking is also available on-site. Guests planning to fly in should budget roughly 45-60 minutes for the drive from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. For meals, Steakhouse 22 and One Eyed Jacks are both under half a kilometer away, ideal for a quick dinner without needing to drive.
What guests say
Guests consistently praise the cleanliness and thoughtful setup of the home, describing it as very nicely arranged and well maintained. Responsiveness of the host also comes up as a recurring positive, with guests noting quick replies to questions and communication. Across the available excerpts, no significant negative themes were mentioned.
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