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Fabulous Ferndale Home - Private with Outdoor Area
Our ranch-style home is a cozy up-north feel on the outside with a modern interior. The property is completely renovated, sitting on a double lot. The large backyard features a full privacy fence perfect for entertaining & bond fires. This Airbnb is highly pet friendly! Your host is a Veterinarian with a private practice conveniently located a few blocks from the home. We strive to provide our guests and furry friends with the highest standard of care & comfort and look forward to your stay!

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!

Sanctuary Studio — Pets Welcome!
Welcome to Sanctuary Studio Unit #2 of a duplex! Featuring a private entrance with no contact check-in. Situated in a prime location in Ferndale, adjacent to Harding Park and minutes from Royal Oak & Downtown Detroit. DOG FRIENDLY! 1 mile from the Detroit Zoo 2 miles to the Royal Oak Music Theatre, Rust Belt Market 11 miles to Midtown, LCA, Comerica Park, & Fox Theatre A great location with easy access to I-696 & I-75. Look for Park Side Studio (front unit #1) if this isn't available.

Downtown Royal Oak Gem. Walk everywhere!
Enjoy your visit to Royal Oak in our updated house set up with comfort in mind *Lower unit of house duplex* Fenced in backyard equipped with comfortable lounge furniture and yard games Enjoy a short 5 min walk to heart of downtown Royal Oak where you can enjoy a nice dinner, hang out w/ friends on a patio or spend the afternoon shopping at the local boutiques One block to Royal Oak music theater, short drive to the Detroit Zoo, downtown Detroit, and freeways. Long and short stays welcome

Privately owned and Operated in Royal Oak
A comfortable place with all the amenities you need. This charming "urban cottage" is truly walking distance to down town Royal Oak . Minutes away from many Detroit venues such as Ford Field, The Fox Theater, The Detroit Zoo, Greenfield Village and many others. On-site laundry, fully operational kitchen, high speed internet, Netflix and Amazon Prime to binge with. Free on -site parking in a quiet and safe neighborhood. Whatever your plans, this is a cozy spot to venture from!

Wonderful Downtown Ferndale Apt**Superb Location**
Cheerful, charming & eclectic with lots of character, the fully private 1 bedroom 4 room apartment with kitchenette is set in the heart of metro Detroit's coolest urban enclave, award winning downtown Ferndale. A coffee shop is a minutes walk away, 10 restaurants/gastropubs are within a 2 min walk , 50 within a 5 min walk. Just a mile from Detroit with easy access to freeways, 15 minutes to midtown & downtown. Don't miss your chance to stay at Oakland county's most popular Airbnb!

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!

*the Michigander* Entire Queen BR 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 parking ✅️private porch entrance ✅️full high end kitchen ✅️tall ceiling living room ✅️Fireplace ✅️separate bedroom with new queen memory foam firm mattress ✅️free in suite laundry ✅️full granite and tile bathroom. ✅️Access to shared patio hot tub! ✅️Linens, soaps ✅️coffee, tea, breakfast ✅️Netflix

Fenced yard* King Bed*blocks from Main St+Parks*
"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

Lulus Place: Modern Farmhouse
Located a few blocks from downtown Royal Oak, this beautiful newly renovated modern farm house is centrally located. This home features all the amenities to make your stay relaxing, a great place to share with family or friends. Great for people looking for a fully furnished short-term rental with updated character & walking distance to Royal Oak's main strip. Close to Woodward, 696 & I75 freeways, Detroit zoo, and 15 min drive to Downtown Detroit.

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.
Popular amenities for holiday rentals near Detroit Zoo
Apartment rentals with wifi

The Lucien: Historic Condo in Heart of Brush Park

Modern Boutique Condo - "Au coeur de Detroit"

Modern 1Bedroom Condo in Warren

Spacious 2BR 2BA Condo W/Balcony!

A Detroit Gem! Walk to DT & Stadiums Luxury Estate

The Loft on Franklin in Detroit

Gorgeous Condo at The Historic JD Baer Mansion

Classy Loft above Chic Cocktail Bar
Family-friendly house rentals

The Pride of Berkley

NEWLY RENOVATED. Minutes from DWTN Royal Oak!

SuperHost| No Sharing| Near Downtown Detroit&DTW

Wonderful Downtown Ferndale Bungalow

Pretty Art and Cinema Reclining Couches

Little Yellow House in Ferndale! Quiet, Cozy 3BR

*Luxury Main Street+Walkable+Coolest*

Little House on Laprairie
Apartment rentals with air conditioning

Spacious, Bright and Airy One Bedroom Apartment

Downtown Ferndale- Pink Barbiecore Loft

Charming 1940's 2 Bedroom Apt Ferndale/Oak Park

Victoria Ave - 1 BR apartment w fireplace

Victorian 1890's Midtown Home

Indigo Blue - 2 Bedroom Close to Downtown Ferndale

Midtown Gem – Walkable & Bright Hotel Style Unit

Quirky artist studio with a beautiful view
Other great holiday rentals near Detroit Zoo

Cozy 3 BR Haven w Open Kitchen & Sunny Office

Cozy 2BR/1BA Steps From Downtown Royal Oak

Mid-Century Modern Elegance

Neighborhood Beauty: artful & cozy

Cozy Home:Walk to Downtown RO & near Zoo, Hospital

Modern Mid-Century in Downtown Royal Oak!

Serenity Suite. Close to DT Berkley/RO & Hospitals

Historic Walkable Charm in RO!
Destinations to explore
- Ford Field
- Little Caesars Arena
- Michigan Stadium
- Point Pelee National Park
- Comerica Park
- University of Michigan Museum of Art
- Mt. Brighton Ski Resort
- Motown Museum
- Alpine Valley Ski Resort
- Oakland Hills Country Club
- Eastern Market
- Forest Lake Country Club
- University of Windsor
- Huntington Place
- University of Michigan Historical Marker
- The Heidelberg Project
- Fox Theatre
- Masonic Temple
- Kensington Metropark
- Hollywood Casino at Greektown
- Lake St. Clair Metropark
- Great Lakes Crossing Outlets
- Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation
- University of Michigan Nichols Arboretum




