Motown BNB . Experience Detroit in style.
House in Detroit, MI
18 guests · 7 bedrooms · 4 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Top-tier experienceOne of the higher cost properties in the area
Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more
About this house rental
Stay in the heart of New Center Detroit, just steps away from the historic Motown Museum! Experience being a part of musical history surrounded by musical memorabilia in this meticulously restored 1911 home with many modern amenities for your comfort. This 5000+ sq foot duplex is being offered as an entire home to accommodate larger groups (up to 16) families, company retreats and corporate outings with a finished basement, a large second floor balcony and gated backyard outdoor space.
This fully restored 1911 home has retained much of its original wood workings and resurfaced wood floors. Uniquely decorated to share the passion of the owner's love of Motown music , each room is decorated with special photos, art and memorabilia. We want to encourage visitors to the city of Detroit to experience the fun and energy that Motown music brought to the world and each floor has a working 1963 Wurlitzer Juke box filled with various Detroit artists. We are focused on providing groups an amazing experience, one to share with future visitors and friends but no parties.
Guests will have all access to the entire house with the exception of the mechanical/furnace room in the basement.Other things to note: This property is professionally maintained and managed; it is also monitored by ADT Security. The security system includes external cameras, fire, glass breakage, sump pump, controlled heating and cooling systems and police and fire notification via a user friendly key fab and alarm panels located at each entrance. Keyless check in details given prior to check in. No parties. No Pets. No Smoking.
https://www.wxyz.com/news/you-can-book-an-airbnb-stay-at-a-7-bedroom-motown-inspired-home?fbclid=IwAR1JXSkETIbSeOtnFRvYCRAR4Vzws2Si1XBUBT16hHzX7fxDcUPbetdcm-4
This fully restored 1911 home has retained much of its original wood workings and resurfaced wood floors. Uniquely decorated to share the passion of the owner's love of Motown music , each room is decorated with special photos, art and memorabilia. We want to encourage visitors to the city of Detroit to experience the fun and energy that Motown music brought to the world and each floor has a working 1963 Wurlitzer Juke box filled with various Detroit artists. We are focused on providing groups an amazing experience, one to share with future visitors and friends but no parties.
Guests will have all access to the entire house with the exception of the mechanical/furnace room in the basement.Other things to note: This property is professionally maintained and managed; it is also monitored by ADT Security. The security system includes external cameras, fire, glass breakage, sump pump, controlled heating and cooling systems and police and fire notification via a user friendly key fab and alarm panels located at each entrance. Keyless check in details given prior to check in. No parties. No Pets. No Smoking.
https://www.wxyz.com/news/you-can-book-an-airbnb-stay-at-a-7-bedroom-motown-inspired-home?fbclid=IwAR1JXSkETIbSeOtnFRvYCRAR4Vzws2Si1XBUBT16hHzX7fxDcUPbetdcm-4
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Map of Detroit, MI
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Ratings and reviews
10.0 / 10.0
Spacious property, very accommodating and clean…. I would not hesitate to rent again!
Thanks Dave!
10.0 / 10.0
Really fun place to stay. Gave us a nice taste of old Detroit. Owners have done a great job with the MoTown theme throughout the house, we used all of the juke boxes. Took a Uber to Tiger game and spent both evenings hanging at house. Used porches in morning and evenings. Location is very convenient for exploring Detroit.
Highly recommend this place!
10.0 / 10.0
14 adults and 2 infants stayed at this great , tastefully-decorated house ,and we hosted 50 more (on a come & go basis) for brunch and everyone fit happily! It's a lovely, spacious place and provided a perfect spot to make warm memories on a wedding weekend. The 1st & 2nd floors are clones of each other, with spacious kitchens, LRs & DRs -- so we had bagels and coffee downstairs and Middle Eastern food & champagne upstairs for the Sunday brunch following Saturday's wedding. Could not have worked out better! David, the host, was practically instantaneous in his communications with us, answering our questions. We went to the Motown Museum Friday (reserve in advance!), a short walk. And if you have time, take the 3/4 mile walk down West Grand to the Fisher Building which is stunning! The weather cooperated and we had a wonderful time, leaving with fond memories of Detroit and our Motown home!
10.0 / 10.0
We had a large group stay for weekend to tailgate at the lions game Sunday and enjoy Detriot and what is has to offer. This is an amazing place to stay!! So clean we just felt so comfortable lounging around and enjoying the house. The house is themed Motown as it’s a few doors down the the Motown museum. It done to perfection, not at all over done or
10.0 / 10.0
EVERYTHING about this place was exceptional. It is 1/2 block from Motown Museum. We felt like we were immersed in the history of Motown - from the artwork, the jukeboxes on every floor, and the little memorabilia touches in this property. You could FEEL this history of Motown!
The amenities themselves - PLENTY of everything- anything we needed - already there! The sleeping spaces were all private and comfy.
Property manager was super attentive- we really didn’t need anything but when I emailed a question - I had an immediate response.
Attended a wedding on the riverfront downtown - VERY SHORT UBER ride which was much less expensive the parking in that area.
You will not regret booking this spacious, meticulous space!
10.0 / 10.0
Our group consisted of 12 family members and one close friend. Our son's wedding was held on East Grand which made this location perfect. David was easily accessible and very responsive although we really didn't have any issues to speak of.
10.0 / 10.0
The house was Amazing! We were there for a long weekend with a large group of friends and it was perfect for the 14 of us! It was clean and there was plenty of room for us to spread out or be together!
Location was great! only a 10 minute drive from downtown!
David was an excellent host and super prompt with communication.
Highly recommended staying here!
10.0 / 10.0
This will be indepth - tl;dr: The vrbo is amazing, highly recommended especially for large groups, the area is safe, and the owners communicated in a timely manner and with great information.
1. The number of beds: There are 4 private rooms off of the first and second floor with a queen bed each. There are 2 more rooms with bunkbeds that are a queen+full. On the third floor is a private room with a queen bed and a loft in a large common room with a twin bed. There are many couches that can hold less picky people as well.
2. The neighborhood is safe, there is a hospital with private security as well as a police department just blocks away. There are rundown houses, but the area is being renovated. The secured parking can hold 4-5 cars, we had no problems with people parking on the street. Lyft and Uber operated in area.
3. The house is amazing. It was well cleaned, there are gas stoves on two levels, showers had good pressure and heat, the little touches like the jukeboxes, record players, and 8 track players truly made the Motown theming great instead of tacky / cheaply themed.
4. We talked a lot with owner due to being from out of town and coordinating a private wedding event here. The communication was prompt, we were made aware of any issues with the property ahead of time, and finally, this property was free from some of the frustrating micromanagement that is all too common in short term rentals these days.
10.0 / 10.0
I surprised my friends and family with the Motown BNB and a Stevie Wonder impersonator for my birthday weekend in the D. The lower level was the perfect backdrop for Stevie's performance and a dance party afterwards. 11 of us enjoyed all of the amenities and the spaciousness of the house. The host David responded right away to any questions or concerns. An exceptional stay overall. Would definitely return!
10.0 / 10.0
I was pleasantly surprised by the size of the unit. We were here for a bachelor party and the house still felt pretty big.
10.0 / 10.0
We had an amazing time at the Motown house for my daughter’s wedding! The house has everything you need for a large group! Our favorite was the themed rooms and Jukeboxes! Thank you for making our home away from home so amazing!!!
The host is very responsive and helpful! Everything was clean and comfortable!
I would definitely recommend this house!!!
10.0 / 10.0
We came with a large group to celebrate a graduation and used it as an excuse for a family reunion. We could not have chosen a better place. Our host was super helpful and responsive. The house was AMAZING! The neighborhood was great and we walked to the Motown Museum just a few houses away. Great restaurants and an awesome bakery just an easy drive away. We loved it! A perfect weekend!
10.0 / 10.0
Perfect house for multiple people
10.0 / 10.0
This property is absolutely stunning. The Motown vibe and vintage feel was just right for our getaway. Communication with property owner was fabulous as well. We will definitely be booking again for next year!
10.0 / 10.0
This was the perfect place to stay for my group of college friends that grew up with Motown. The house is fabulous and a very short walk to the Motown Museum and short drives to all the other places in downtown Detroit that we wanted to visit. It had everything we needed - lots of space for the group, well-appointed kitchens for us to cook in and juke boxes on every level to inspire our sing-along sessions! We have gotten together for 38 years at many locations and we all agreed that this was the best house we have ever rented. Thanks so much!
10.0 / 10.0
There aren't enough good things we could say about the amazing experience we had, as well as our guests. We live about 5 minutes away and booked this rental as a place for our out-of-town friends and family to stay, as well as a place for any guests to crash that needed the night of the wedding. Our friends came into town to make our wedding dessert & cake, they even made that here. Everyone had enough space to be comfortable while still having plenty of common space to socialize. We the bridal party dressed up in cloud 9 and our photographer had a blast taking pictures of us throughout the space. The jukeboxes and 8-tracks were constantly in use and we even partied after the wedding in the basement, playing pool and dancing in our wedding clothes, we even ended up cutting our cake there.
Check-in was easy, you're literally on the same block as the Motown Museum so our out of town folks loved walking down the street to spend time there. Even the kitchen had the basics, some oil, seasonings, coffee pods for use in the morning...if I had more time to write more, I would go on and on about every detail. I will also mention that the gated parking was great and the lot out back was available for everyone else when needed. We will have to come up with a different life event to celebrate and use this house to host ourselves and our guests.
10.0 / 10.0
My entire family absolutely loved the house . We couldn’t have been any happier. I would definitely recommend this property to everyone . Thank you again for everything .
10.0 / 10.0
We had a great weekend in Detroit for a celebration of life. One of the many large dining tables and the veranda off the second floor gave us plenty of space to visit. The "Motown" details are wonderful. Will definitely come back with other groups
10.0 / 10.0
Perfect in everyway 💖
We needed something close to Ford Field & convention center, it needed to be big enough to fit our team and their individual teams as well…and it was PERFECT in anyway! Each level has individual kitchens n bathrooms perfect for each team, not to mention all the nostalgic memorabilia actually in working order!!! So awesome, thank you for the the communication and ability to work well together! Thanks a million a sure stay for anyone looking!!!
10.0 / 10.0
Perfect for large groups
We had a wedding party stay in David’s home and it was perfect for us! It was very close to the Detroit venues we needed to be at. David was very responsive and easy to get ahold of. This home is awesome and has a super fun Motown theme.
10.0 / 10.0
Great Property
MotownBnB is the perfect place to stay when in the Detroit area. Our group of 12 stayed here for a weekend concert in the city. Plenty of space for everyone and close to several entertainment options.
10.0 / 10.0
Wonderful
Beautiful fun home
10.0 / 10.0
Great Time At The Motown House In Motown !!
I Love the Motown Theme at the Motown House and what topped it off we had the Best Motown Entertainment!!! The Best Event Ever!!!
10.0 / 10.0
A must stay in Motown!
A must stay location for any true Motown and Detroit fans. Amazing house with a great theme. Our group was thrilled with the location and cleanliness. The house had everything we needed and the owners were great to work with.
10.0 / 10.0
Bachelorette weekend for my daughter
What an amazing weekend we had at the Motown BNB. The attention to Detail in every themed bedroom was beautiful and so much fun to look at! Juke Box on every floor was a blast! Even the 25 year olds got into the Motown music!!The house had everything we needed, including 3 Kurigs which was so nice! David was great to work with and got right back to me with any questions I had. We don’t have one complaint! Can’t wait to go back!
10.0 / 10.0
This property is simply amazing!!! I highly recommend this property.
The property manager was easy to contact. You can tell that every room was carefully thought out. I love Motown. And especially Diana Ross. So having the B pictures
10.0 / 10.0
Motown Stay
We had a great stay! The Motown decor gave the house an awesome vibe and was curated perfectly. This property was great for our group- plenty of areas to congregate or get some space and made our stay so comfortable and fun.
10.0 / 10.0
Excellent stay in the heart of Detroit
An entirely welcoming place with true glimpses of Detroit's finest artists.
10.0 / 10.0
Excellent Location
This place is amazing. The pics accurately reflect its' awesomeness. If you are a Motown fan you will absolutely love the memories. If you are not a Motown fan you will become one. The jukeboxes are filled with classic Motown music. It was a great experience and I will be staying there again.
5.0 / 10.0
As a family, we decided to ring in the new year, Motown style at the Motown BnB! As we all know, the year 2020, dealing with the pandemic, was very challenging for all of us, including my family. Our two-day stay at the BnB was just as I envisioned and turned out wonderfully. There was plenty of space for our family to spread out while still enjoying each other’s company. The 3/three floors plus basement was more than enough space to socially distance when we wanted. For cooking, we appreciated the two full kitchens. And, I thought that the third floor with the kitchenette, loft bed, adjacent bedroom along with couches, TV plus personal bathroom worked out well for our teenagers to play XBox and have their fun. They loved it! Finally, the Motown memorabilia throughout the house and attention to detail from that musical time was excellent.Ringing in 2021 at The Motown BnB created so many awesome memories for my family. So glad we decided to stay here!
10.0 / 10.0
Ringing in 2021 Motown Style!
As a family, we decided to ring in the new year, Motown style at the Motown BnB! As we all know, the year 2020, dealing with the pandemic, was very challenging for all of us, including my family. Our two-day stay at the BnB was just as I envisioned and turned out wonderfully. There was plenty of space for our family to spread out while still enjoying each other’s company. The 3/three floors plus basement was more than enough space to socially distance when we wanted. For cooking, we appreciated the two full kitchens. And, I thought that the third floor with the kitchenette, loft bed, adjacent bedroom along with couches, TV plus personal bathroom worked out well for our teenagers to play XBox and have their fun. They loved it!
Finally, the Motown memorabilia throughout the house and attention to detail from that musical time was excellent.
Ringing in 2021 at The Motown BnB created so many awesome memories for my family. So glad we decided to stay here!
5.0 / 10.0
100% satisfied. Could not ask for more Everything it appeared to be and more I wouldn’t stay anywhere else
10.0 / 10.0
Outstanding
100% satisfied. Could not ask for more
Everything it appeared to be and more
I wouldn’t stay anywhere else
10.0 / 10.0
Motown's Finest
The property is themed and decorated with great detail in every way. This was our 1st trip to Detroit so we didn't know what to expect. Upon arrival we were amazed at the size of the house as well as the attention to detail. The house is well suited for 2 or even 3 couples, and children if you choose. The different entries make for a private space for all. It was just the 2 of us but that just meant more rooms to enjoy and explore. I also liked the secure feeling you have in the house while at the same time enjoying the true culture of Detroit. We spent a lot of time on the 2nd level balcony just watching the activity of the area. If people watching is your thing then get ready for We will definitely be back, but with many friends next time. Thank you both Dave and Angie for creating such a wonderful place!
10.0 / 10.0
Getaway
Our family visited for the weekend just to wind down and spend some much needed family time together. The house was more than we expected and more than we could even ask for. The space was huge, plenty of space for me, my siblings and our families. It was very clean, with everything we needed. The Motown museum is a few steps away and the museum itself did not disappoint. The owner came right over to show me how to reset the juke box, and was very polite and insightful on attractions for the kids. We will definitely be visiting again!
10.0 / 10.0
Amazing value for the location
My friends and I were looking for a party venue in the Detroit area and came across this little gem. How cool a Motown themed property in Detroit! Everything was immaculate with modern conveniences in a historic property. The property owners were great with communication. A definite redo if we're looking again.
10.0 / 10.0
Every detail was well thought
Communication, comfort, clean, and AMAZING experience. We loved this house and all the details put into making it a great experience.
10.0 / 10.0
Way better than expected!!
The photos do not do this place justice! It was way nicer than we expected. There were two 3 unit apartments and then one 1 bedroom apartment in the attic. There was an open basement as well. We did not clearly understand this before we moved in, but it worked great as we had 3 different couples staying in the house and we had our own floors.
We had Thanksgiving dinner and it was just perfect to house everyone in one big spot.
The neighborhood is transitioning so I wouldn't send folks out by themselves at night, but now a days that's anywhere!
We'll be back in the summer to host another get together with our family. Thanks again for making this the best Thanksgiving our family has ever had! (Everyone keeps telling me this weeks later) This multi family house made me look like a rockstar!
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Detroit?
The average price for a rental in Detroit is $150 per night. This rental is $885 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Motown BNB . Experience Detroit in style.. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Motown BNB . Experience Detroit in style. pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Motown BNB . Experience Detroit in style.?
We found 9 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, and laundry.
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