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Charming Downtown Royal Oak Home -Walk Everywhere!
Welcome to downtown Royal Oak! This is truly the BEST location in town! Located in the central business district, you're a moment's walk to all Royal Oak has to offer! Built in 1907, this adorable home features historic charm with updates throughout. Stroll to the lively restaurant and bar scene downtown, or cozy up and make use of the kitchen. Spacious dining room, living room with smart TV, large bedrooms with queen beds and cozy bedding, and dedicated office space. Stay with us & enjoy!!

Rock House Detroit w 2 Kings Office Designer HGTV
A “magical getaway”, eye candy”, “a respite”, "the best Airbnb ever". Best porch in Ferndale. Ideal location in gorgeous historic Northwest Ferndale with unique homes and tree-lined sidewalks. Great art and rock n roll/eclectic decor. A few blocks to shop, pick up food, dine at one of our many foodie destinations (1/2 mile/8 min walk). Pilot episode HGTV’s “What You Get For The Money”, SEEN Magazine’s “5 Cool Detroit Airbnb’s”, interior design cover story “Detroit News Homestyle” magazine 3x!

Designer Gem | Hot Tub | Quiet Neighborhood
Step into the spacious 2BR 1Bath designer home nestled just a stone's throw away from the Beaumont Hospital, vibrant downtown area, and many more attractions and landmarks. Explore Berkley and Detroit or lounge the day out in the backyard with the high-end hot tub. The stylish design and rich amenity list will leave you in awe. ✔ 2 Comfortable BRs ✔ Open Design Living ✔ Full Kitchen ✔ Backyard (Hot Tub, Dining, Lawn) ✔ Smart TVs ✔ High-Speed Wi-Fi ✔ Workspace ✔ Free Parking See more below

*Victoriana* - Entire upper King suite@MicroLux
MicroLux micro hotel. Center of it all. Walk to downtown restaurants nightlife all around Walk to a park or 2 or the Detroit zoo! Included with your stay: ✅️Self check in ✅️Free off street parking ✅️Open concept design ✅️King bedroom w new memory foam mattress ✅️Laundry free in suite ✅️Stainless and granite kitchen ✅️Ice maker and water filter ✅️Access to patio with hot tub ✅️Lighted mirror ✅️Heated tile ✅️Netflix ✅️Coffee, tea, breakfast ✅️Mood lighting ✅️Bedding, towels, linens, soap

*Luxurious Bungalow with unique In-law suite!
My beautiful home is on a beautiful tree-lined street of 1940 era bungalows in Sunset Park neighborhood off Main St. The Detroit Zoo, bike rentals, Holiday Market and Starbucks are all walking distance from my home. The Wendland Park is just behind my street. A private shortcut out of my neighborhood to get to the service drive for I-696 in about 2 minutes, perfect for airport, hospitals, automotive facilities and any other work destination! Restaurants, bakeries and bars walkable.

New Charming Rustic House Near Detroit Zoo
Conveniently located near to both downtown Ferndale & Royal Oak, my newly renovated, modern home is the perfect place for all types of travelers. Be in the heart of Detroit in under 20 minutes. Five bedrooms with queen sized beds, work spaces, full bathrooms & a jacuzzi tub, and access to a luxurious large kitchen, living room, laundry, large backyard and free on site parking. Enjoy exciting restaurants, cafes, shops, venues, and nightlife in Ferndale & Royal Oak, & Detroit!

Best Neighborhood - Close 2 Royal Oak, Detroit Zoo
☕ Fully automatic espresso machine with local roasted beans! Unique 1930s renovated farmhouse style updated with the latest modern amenities. Perfect for relaxing with family or friends. Located in walking distance of the heart of Royal Oak. 15 min to downtown Detroit. 7 min to Ferndale or Detroit Zoo. Blazing fast Fiber internet (500-600Mbps). Stream movies on the 65 inch mini-LED QLED TV. The house is full of character. Custom stonework in and out.

Blocks from Main St*Fenced yard* King Bed
"The Dotte" 7 blocks to downtown Royal Oak & minutes to local favorites like the Zoo and Farmers Market. *Fully stocked kitchen *King in the Primary+ TV *Queen in the upstairs + TV * Full/twin bunk + TV *Hulu, Netflix and Disney Plus *Special reading nook upstairs with books and toys. *Pet Friendly home with fenced yard , room to run and pet amenities like bowls, pet gate, dog bags & more *WFH desk & fast WiFi *Lots of local bars, restaurants & parks

Royal Retreat 3BR/3BA|Movie Theater|Mini Golf|Bar
Experience our beautiful 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom house in Royal Oak, Michigan! Our spacious and modern home is perfect for families, groups of friends, or business travelers looking for a comfortable and convenient place to stay. Enjoy a private basement movie theater and a fun homemade mini-golf 4 hole course. We can't wait to host you and make your stay in Royal Oak as comfortable and enjoyable as possible. Book your stay at our beautiful home today!

Lagom Living - 5min walk from energetic DT RO
*All bookings after 9/15/25 : ENJOY A NEWLY REMODLED BATHROOM!* Enjoy your visit to Royal Oak in our open and comfortable one bedroom apartment; just a 8 minute walk from downtown Royal Oak full of a variety of restaurants, bars, entertainment, coffee shops and more! Short or long stays welcome! Quiet walkable neighborhood close to many parks. Close to Royal Oak Music Theater, Royal Oak Beaumont, The Detroit Zoo, Downtown Detroit and freeways.

2 min walk to downtown Royal Oak, entire 3 BR home
You'll love our beautiful home for its location! It's less than two blocks from the bars, shops, and restaurants of downtown Royal Oak. After a night out, you'll be home relaxing in front of the 65" TV in no time. The kitchen is extensively stocked, so cooking and entertaining will be a breeze! Two desks are located in 2 of the bedrooms for working remotely while you travel.

Home Away from Home in Downtown Royal Oak
Great location near vibrant downtown Royal Oak, a short walking distance. You get the entire house which includes 3 bedrooms and 1.5 baths. Also conveniently located near several major highways, the Farmer's Market, library, Detroit Zoo, Beaumont Hospital, as well as other cities like Berkley, Clawson, Ferndale, and Birmingham. Detroit is a short 15-minute drive as well.
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Apartment rentals with air conditioning

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Destinations to explore
- Point Pelee National Park
- Ford Field
- Little Caesars Arena
- Michigan Stadium
- Comerica Park
- Pine Knob Music Theatre
- Mt. Brighton Ski Resort
- University of Michigan Historical Marker
- University of Michigan Museum of Art
- University of Windsor
- Huntington Place
- Fox Theatre
- Motown Museum
- Hollywood Casino at Greektown
- Kensington Metropark
- Wayne State University
- Renaissance Center
- Detroit Historical Museum
- The Ark
- Great Lakes Crossing Outlets
- Masonic Temple
- Dequindre Cut
- University of Michigan Museum of Natural History
- Hart Plaza





