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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!

Explore Royal Oak and Birmingham! Merrill House!
Welcome to Merrill House! Merrill is a single story home with a minimal aesthetic, peaceful vibe, and open floor plan. We are family and pet-friendly with a privately, fully enclosed yard. Merrill is just south of Corewell Hospital, 5 minutes to downtown Royal Oak. We are walking distance to restaurants, Starbucks, and a park. Laundry and supplies. We are 3 m. from the Detroit Zoo and 1 m. from Birmingham. Our proximity to Woodward Avenue offers a direct 20-minute drive to downtown Detroit.

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!

Park Side Studio — Pets Welcome!
Welcome to Park Side Studio (Unit #1) of a Duplex! Located directly next to Harding Park, making it ideal for you to bring your furry companion with you for your stay! Featuring a private entrance with no contact check-in. Park Side Studio has easy access to both I-696 and I-75. It is also... 1 mile from Detroit Zoo 5 minute drive to Royal Oak 15 minutes (11 miles) to Downtown Detroit A great location for work or play! Look for Sanctuary Studio (back unit #2) if this isn't available.

*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

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!

Hygge House - 5min walk to Energetic DT RO
*All bookings after 9/15/25 : ENJOY A NEW COMPLETELY 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.

Cozy Brownstone Near Downtown Royal Oak
Relax in this stylish, centrally located Royal Oak brownstone just minutes from downtown. Enjoy a cozy space with everything you need for a comfortable, easy stay—perfect for couples, business trips, or longer visits. ✓ Large, open living w/ arcade ✓ Beautiful dining area ✓ Luxury finishes ✓ Fully equipped kitchen ✓ Spacious bedrooms with King + Queen beds ✓ Big desk + Fast wi-fi ✓ Fenced in yard ✓ Large ATTACHED 2-car garage ✓ Brand new washer/dryer

Cozy 1 BD Apt | 5 min to Downtown RO
A cozy one bedroom one bathroom unit, less than a mile from downtown Royal Oak. Centrally located right off of Woodward near Birmingham, Royal Oak, the Detroit Zoo and much more- all less than a 10 minute drive. This apartment is stocked with all essentials to make anyone's stay comfortable. Scores “highly walkable” with most errands able to be accomplished on foot. Very safe neighborhood. One parking space in lot + street parking available

2 min walk to downtown Royal Oak, entire 3 BR home
*No fees!* We don't charge cleaning fees or pet fees! 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.
Popular amenities for holiday rentals near Detroit Zoo
Apartment rentals with wifi

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The Loft on Franklin in Detroit

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The Pride of Berkley

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Pretty Art and Cinema Reclining Couches

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Little House on Laprairie

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Cheerful 4 bedroom home in Royal Oak Michigan.
Apartment rentals with air conditioning

Downtown Ferndale- Pink Barbiecore Loft

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Downtown Large 1 BDRM, Walk Everywhere!

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Downtown Rochester Gem!

Charming 1 BR apart/hotel on beautiful wooded lot!

La Maison Bleue* Lower Apt #1* Downtown Royal Oak

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Relaxing lakefront with boats near concerts &parks

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

Lux Downtown Home: 2 King Suites in Royal Oak!

Spacious 1 Bedroom w/ Workspace and Sleeper Couch

Serenity Suite. Close to DT Berkley/RO & Hospitals
Destinations to explore
- Ford Field
- Little Caesars Arena
- Point Pelee National Park
- Michigan Stadium
- Comerica Park
- University of Michigan Museum of Art
- Mt. Brighton Ski Resort
- Alpine Valley Ski Resort
- Motown Museum
- Oakland Hills Country Club
- Forest Lake Country Club
- University of Windsor
- University of Michigan Historical Marker
- Huntington Place
- Kensington Metropark
- Fox Theatre
- Great Lakes Crossing Outlets
- Hollywood Casino at Greektown
- The Heidelberg Project
- Pine Knob Music Theatre
- Masonic Temple
- Renaissance Center
- Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation
- Lake St. Clair Metropark




