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Charming Retreat Downtown Chelsea 4 bed 2 bath

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Outdoor dining
Exterior
4 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel cot
Dining

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
  • Outdoor space

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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

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

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

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

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.
  • 3 steps to reach entrance
  • Accessible parking space
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycle storage
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

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

General

  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycle storage
  • Garden
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

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

Rules

Quiet after 10pm outside in consideration of our quiet neighbors. No gatherings after midnight due to noise ordinance.
Leave all dishes clean, take all trash out, leave used beds unmade, and put all dirty linens in laundry baskets or shower if wet.
No early check in or late check unless approved ahead of time.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Map
Chelsea, MI

What's nearby

  • Purple Rose Theatre - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • University of Michigan - 25 min drive - 31.0 km
  • Michigan Stadium - 25 min drive - 31.4 km
  • U of M Hospital - 25 min drive - 33.1 km

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming Retreat Downtown Chelsea 4 bed 2 bath pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Charming Retreat Downtown Chelsea 4 bed 2 bath?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming Retreat Downtown Chelsea 4 bed 2 bath?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Charming Retreat Downtown Chelsea 4 bed 2 bath located?

Located in the centre of Chelsea, this family-friendly holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Purple Rose Theatre and City of Chelsea Dog Park. St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea is 1.2 mi (2 km) away.

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Charming Retreat Downtown Chelsea 4 bed 2 bath Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 57 out of 58 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 58 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 58 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 58 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 58 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely Place

This a perfect place for a weekend stay. Very roomy, nice ambiance and amenities! It’s close to everything in Chelsea and the surrounding area. The host was easy to communicate with. Highly recommended!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Debra F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Sandy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Historic Chelsea

Everything was perfect! Sweet historic home in downtown Chelsea. Bedrooms were comfortable and just as described. Kitchen was well appointed and had everything we needed to enjoy a home cooked family meal. Would definitely stay again. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michal B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place.

Beautiful house in a great neighborhood. Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tom S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Terrific

Everyone in our group loved this house. It’s spacious and clean. It has a beautiful large granite top island in the kitchen. The appliances are new. The neighborhood is quiet and nice. The beds were comfortable - slept great. For us it was a one night layover on our road trip but it would be a very place for a longer stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristopher M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Chelsea stay

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

10/10 Excellent

Todd T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

James R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice Wedding Stay

Nice comfortable place to stay right in the town. Walk everywhere.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kellie I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Robert S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Adrienne O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Too cozy to leave

We were looking for a place to stay comfortably to hang out and work on our various projects without interruption. Anything from business, to art, to solving all our world's problems. This was the best house for all of it. Comfortable, quiet, and many spaces to work together or alone. And close to downtown for a quick walk to stretch your legs.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Erica G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect and Dreamy!

My group stayed here for the Swim to the Moon event, and it was the perfect location. Comfy and cozy, great size, close to everything! Karessa was a dream to work with. Would stay here again anytime!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Martha D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very comfortable

We stayed here in January 2025 for a family event nearby. This classic Michigan style house is well-stocked and comfortable. The kitchen is modern. The floor plan is a bit quirky, due to the age of the house, but it works well, the house is clean and organized, and is about two blocks of easy walking to the heart of downtown Chelsea. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristen P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

No complaints. 10 out of 10 would recommend to anyone.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leanna H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Chelsea House

Great home.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alison R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Tammie L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful

Stayed in area for sporting event. The house was perfect
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous Place, Great Location

What a lovely house within walking distance to downtown Chelsea. We loved it there and highly recommend it. The host was great too. Thank you.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tara D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Kimberly C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect!

We had the most amazing stay at our home away from home near downtown Chelsea! This home is beautiful and the hosts have thought of every detail! The location was perfect to walk downtown, quiet peaceful and friendly neighborhood! What a perfect place to stay, relax, and refresh!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Girl’s Weekend

Our stay was great! The home was beautiful, clean and had everything that we could have needed! Short walk from downtown Chelsea. Would absolutely recommend and would definitely stay again! The treats and amenities were greatly appreciated! Thank you for sharing your home!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Maureen T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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