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Charming Retreat Downtown Chelsea 4 bed 2 bath

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Exterior
4 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel crib
Property grounds
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
  • Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Chelsea, MI
  • Purple Rose Theatre
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Pinckney State Recreation Area
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Ann Arbor, MI (ARB-Ann Arbor Municipal)
    ‪23 min drive‬

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About the area

Chelsea

Heart of Chelsea.Within a 15-minute walk of the vacation home, you'll find Purple Rose Theatre and City of Chelsea Dog Park. Also, St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea is within 2 miles (3 km) and Pinckney State Recreation Area is within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Purple Rose Theatre - 10 min walk
  • St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea - 4 min drive
  • Michigan Stadium - 22 min drive
  • University of Michigan - 23 min drive
  • U of M Hospital - 23 min drive

Getting around

  • Ann Arbor Station - 22 min drive
  • Ann Arbor, MI (ARB-Ann Arbor Municipal) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Main Street Coney Island - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Thompson's Pizzeria - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Charming Retreat Downtown Chelsea 4 bed 2 bath

A beautiful, remodeled 100+ year old home in the charming downtown area of Chelsea. Located near the new DTE bike trails, a short walk to downtown, and just minutes from great hiking in the Waterloo Recreation Area. We are located close to many local wedding venues as well! Our home will be spotless and well sanitized for your stay. We also provide snacks, water bottles, tea and coffee. If you need any baby or toddler items, we can provide things like baby gates, bed rail, pack n play, high chair, etc. A Christmas tree can be provided for holiday bookings.

The Space
We remodeled the entire home and kept the character, but blended in with a transitional style. We have a well-stocked kitchen for any cooking needs. We aim to make your stay comfortable and well-stocked, so you get more than a starter pack of supplies for your stay. We have a Smart TV in the family room that has a Netflix account for the house. We recently upgraded our listing from a 3 bedroom to a 4 bedroom property. There are now 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom upstairs. There is 1 bedroom with a queen bed on the main level with a door to a handicap accessible bathroom. There are some kid safety outlet covers on some plugs. A high chair and baby gate can be provided for the top of the stairs if requested.

Outside
There is a front and backyard camera and the house rules of quiet after 10 pm are enforced. NO fires or outside gatherings after midnight. Our neighbors and cameras both notify us of any problems not regarding city noise ordinance and house rules.

There is a gas grill, an outdoor firepit with 8 chairs along with string lights, and a play area for kids. We can provide secure bike storage in our shed for those biking in the area. You can walk from our backyard to the Clock Tower area, Grateful Crow or Jet's Pizza, and downtown to explore several fun shops and yummy food options.

Guest access
The upstairs and main level are all available except for the areas locked. We ask that you stay out of the unfinished basement. There is closet and drawer space in the bedrooms and bathrooms. The items in the kitchen on the top two shelves in the upper cabinets and everything in small china cabinet are not to be used.

Other things to note
Prefer two-night stays on weekends.

Trash pick up is Tuesday and recycle pick up is Thursday. You may hear the trucks in the morning on those days.

During the Summer, Sounds & Sights is on Thursday nights, featuring live music and other family and kid activities throughout downtown. The town is busy this night, so be mindful of that when making dinner arrangements.

We are located about 20 minutes from Ann Arbor, 5 minutes off the highway.

Property manager

Karessa Hullinger

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Toaster
  • Kitchen island

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Soap
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Books
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No elevators
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • 3 stairs to reach property
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Basketball nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient toilets only

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 22

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Charming Retreat Downtown Chelsea 4 bed 2 bath Reviews

Reviews

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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Todd T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Charming and comfortable
We had a very comfortable stay here over the Christmas holiday. The house is clean and well maintained. The kitchen had everything we could need. The beds were the most comfortable I've slept in for a rental. My family loved being able to put presents under the tree in the family room.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert S.

Liked: Cleanliness
70th Birthday Bash
It was very comfortable and when we had a question for Karessa, she responded quickly.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Courtney F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debra F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay!
We enjoyed our stay! Easy check in and check out. Clean bathrooms, clean beds and clean kitchen. Great location. Close to downtown Chelsea and everything we wanted to see.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

mikki s., Coloma, MI

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic!!
We were in town for 3 nights for my son's wedding in downtown Chelsea and this was a perfect location. Within walking distance to everything in town. Home was super clean and provided the space and everything needed for 3 couples plus one additional friend to share the home comfortably. Just one suggestion: a second tv, maybe upstairs, would be a nice addition. Just 1 TV in the living room wasn't ideal. The firepit and backyard looked very inviting but we unfortunately didn't have the time to enjoy it with all the wedding festivities. We'd love to return again for a mini getaway! Home was exactly as described and shown in photos. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tara D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house!
House is very clean and kitchen is well equipped. Fire pit outside is a nice bonus! Location is great to attend Michigan football game without having to pay Ann Arbor rental prices! This is our second time staying here and definitely won’t be our last. Hostess is very attentive and easy to communicate with.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maureen T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect place in downtown Chelsea.
The “sisters” had tickets to Purple Rose theater, dinner reservations at Common Grill with a little shopping the next morning. We wanted to stay the night but options in Chelsea are limited. So glad we looked at VRBO. The downtown location was perfect. The house was super clean, comfortable and everyone had their own bedroom. We would definitely stay there again and highly recommend it.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Truly charming and wonderful!
Karissa's home was perfect! We were a group of 8 high school friends in our 70's who were there for the play at The Purple Rose and some catching up and relaxation. The house was clean, beds were comfortable, kitchen well stocked and it had all the amenities we could ask for. Walking distance to everything. We will definitely be staying in this truly charming home again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kellie I.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great property in the perfect location!
We loved our stay in Chelsea for a wedding! The house was perfect and walking distance to town. It was adults only for our stay but the house was well equipped for children too! I highly recommend!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michal B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place.
Beautiful house in a great neighborhood. Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
We loved the house. We loved the location. It was perfect for our needs on this trip.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alison R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Girls weekend
House was perfect for our group. Excellent amenities. We had no idea how adorable Chelsea is! Fantastic to walk to restaurants, shops, and more. Would definitely return.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Chelsea stay
The property was awesome. Property manager was wonderful and had every little nice touch covered - snacks, coffee, creamer and sugar ready to go. The location is a VERY easy walk to downtown Chelsea which is fantastic. Could not have been better.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Naomi L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great home in Chelsea
Very clean! So many wonderful amenities associated with this home! It is so well stocked with anything you might need in the kitchen and bathrooms. Quick easy walk to downtown. The toys and books, outdoor playset and sandbox were perfect for the 3 year old. This home made our stay in Chelsea a pure delight!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ehren J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our Chelsea Go To!
Our family had another great stay at the Dewey house! The hosts make it all so easy and comfortable and we feel so lucky to have such a great rental near our family in town. Our kids loved the play area in the backyard and we love the quick walk to Agricole and Main St. The hosts always leave a super appreciated welcome basket with snacks and treats and it’s hugely helpful after traveling with kids. It’s such a cozy home, we love it and will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Girls Weekend Done Right
The house is absolutely beautiful as well as the property. It was perfect for our girls getaway weekend and we had the best time! If you're looking for a place to stay in Chelsea, this is it!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful family celebration reunion
Celebrated grandmother and granddaughter joint birthdays in Chelsea. Such a gem of a house. Beautifully appointed, with fire pit in back. Everyone slept comfortably and the kitchen was perfect with all the modern amenities needed to prepare meals, which we did. Easy to communicate without host too. Bonus, super short walk into charming downtown area. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janice F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mothers Day weekend
House was very clean, beds were comfortable, stocked with anything we needed. Was nice having enough toilet paper, paper towel, condiments, coffee, shampoo, conditioner & body wash. So didn’t have to worry about going out and getting more. Location was great. Walked to restaurants & shops downtown in minutes. Host was easy to communicate with. Also checked off a couple bucket list items while we were there. Had a bonfire out back. Wood and roasting sticks were provided! Heard Northern lights may have been visible that night, so walked to front of house and saw them! Also, drove 40 minutes to Kensington Metro Park and hand fed wild birds!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristopher M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Chelsea stay
Great property, responsive host. Would stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lidija F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect spot in Chelsea
This house is spotless and so perfectly situated in Chelsea! The house is exactly as described. Host is responsive and accommodating. Really a treasure of a VRBO. Here are a few considerations: - the kids’ room beds are plenty big for adults, they just have footboards. - the 1st floor bedroom and living room share sound. - even though the house sleeps 8, you might pay a $20 fee per person. - the location is perfect. - the driveway and street have plentiful parking. Highly recommend this if you’re looking for a spot to land in Chelsea, MI!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martha D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Well equipped and comfortable.
This standard Michigan house has a very well-stocked modern kitchen and bathrooms. There is laundry on-site that I didn’t use. The floor plan is a little quirky but everything works well and is very comfortable. It met our needs perfectly.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maggie J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great holiday home base
Our family had an excellent stay at this cozy Chelsea house! Location could not have been better, walkable to the downtown area, but also on a very quiet residential street. Plenty of space for us (4 adults (2 couples) and 2 kids) with a bedroom room to spare. All bedrooms spaces were so cozy with great bedding and we loved the spacious bathrooms and showers! Kitchen had tons of cooking supplies and the snack basket on arrival saved us before we made it to the grocery store.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deborah B.

Liked: Cleanliness
1 night
nicely appointed and maintained.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

ann c.

Liked: Cleanliness
perfect in every way!
Best VRBO experience we've ever had. A comfortable, beautiful vintage home with all the modern amenities, and just a 5 minute walk to downtown Chelsea. We were a group of 7 adults and 2 young children and we had plenty of space, plenty of everything. We honestly were ready to move in and stay for good! Book this lovely home...you won't regret it!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katie B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Feels like home!
We have now stayed at this property a total of 3 weeks over two visits. Both times the house was immaculate and felt like coming “home”. Karessa is an “above and beyond host” and her warmth as a person is reflected in this beautiful home. Highly recommend!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023