Charming Retreat Downtown Chelsea 4 bed 2 bath
House in Chelsea, MI
8 guests · 4 bedrooms · 2 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more
About this house rental
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.
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.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Smoking allowed
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Chelsea, MI
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Ratings and reviews
5.0 / 5.0
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.
5.0 / 5.0
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.
5.0 / 5.0
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.
5.0 / 5.0
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!!!
5.0 / 5.0
Beautiful house in a great neighborhood. Highly recommend!
5.0 / 5.0
We loved the house. We loved the location. It was perfect for our needs on this trip.
5.0 / 5.0
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.
5.0 / 5.0
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.
5.0 / 5.0
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!
5.0 / 5.0
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!
5.0 / 5.0
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!
5.0 / 5.0
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!
5.0 / 5.0
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!
5.0 / 5.0
Great property, responsive host. Would stay again!
5.0 / 5.0
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!
5.0 / 5.0
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.
5.0 / 5.0
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.
5.0 / 5.0
nicely appointed and maintained.
5.0 / 5.0
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!
5.0 / 5.0
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!
5.0 / 5.0
We all thoroughly enjoyed our stay in this charming Chelsea home. The owner thoughtfully provided extra small touches that made us feel right at home. Wouldn’t hesitate to stay here again if we are in the area.
5.0 / 5.0
The property was just lovely. We could walk to restaurants and the drive to the game in Ann Arbor was fine. It was great to be in a quiet beautiful place after all the bustle of campus and the game. The owners of the house made it feel like a lovely home - perfect!
5.0 / 5.0
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!
5.0 / 5.0
Nice comfortable place to stay right in the town. Walk everywhere.
5.0 / 5.0
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.
5.0 / 5.0
Girls get together. Lovely home. Very clean. Great location. Keep in mind children’s room is just that, beds too short for adults.
5.0 / 5.0
With several of our immediate family living near by, this was a great central meeting place for us all. The house is located within walking distance of the quaint downtown Chelsea area, with many great family owned shops and even a Irish style pub too!
We hope to be back again.
Thank you for all your great communication and wonderful place to stay.
5.0 / 5.0
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!
5.0 / 5.0
We really enjoyed our stay in this house. Plenty of space for 2 families of 4 with a gorgeous kitchen area for gathering. Karessa was responsive and a great host.
5.0 / 5.0
Stayed in area for sporting event. The house was perfect
5.0 / 5.0
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!
5.0 / 5.0
We stayed here for an event at the Pickney Waterloo trail 20 minutes away. It was a long organized hike and having a beautiful place to rest and unwind was such a treat. I have stayed in many vacation rentals and this is one of the most highly stocked places I’ve been. Condiments, soaps, cooking oil, you name it it’s there. Lots of towels and pillows. Campfire set up to go. The owner knows how to make a retreat feel completely stress free. The only item we could have used to make it better was a white noise machine or fan. The road noise and a clock tower did alter some sound sleep. But that could easily be fixed
5.0 / 5.0
Great home.
5.0 / 5.0
No complaints. 10 out of 10 would recommend to anyone.
5.0 / 5.0
We reallly enjoyed how clean it was. Perfect for overnight near downtown stay with friend. Would stay again :)
5.0 / 5.0
One of the cleanest places I’ve ever stayed. So cute and spacious. Perfect for a girls weekend and downtown Chelsea is so cute!
5.0 / 5.0
We we very pleased with the spaciousness of the home, state of art kitchen and location within walking distance of downtown.
5.0 / 5.0
It had everything we needed. The house was clean and the owner was very responsive.
5.0 / 5.0
This is a cute updated house within walking distance of downtown Chelsea as well as a nice playground. We loved being able to walk into town for coffee each morning. The hosts provide all the basics so you don’t have to worry about remembering TP, soap or linens which can be really annoying when those are not provided. Also a very well stocked kitchen if you want to prepare your own meals. Would definitely stay again.
5.0 / 5.0
This house is amazing and comfortable and oh so clean! Every accommodation of home you can imagine. The furniture was top notch and comfortable. The children's rooms where excellent and had usable clean toys. The play ground was perfect for our 3 year old. There were spider webs but a quick wipe down with a paper towel and she was a sliding swinging queen! The back yard fire pit was wonderful and the complimentary marshmallows and s'more ingredients had the whole family excited. Check out was easy. Only comment is the upstairs bathroom trash can is under the sink. Finally found it when we were leaving (smh lol) Great place to stay if we are this way again definitely staying here!
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Chelsea?
The average price for a rental in Chelsea is $124 per night. This rental is $141 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Charming Retreat Downtown Chelsea 4 bed 2 bath. 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 Charming Retreat Downtown Chelsea 4 bed 2 bath pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Charming Retreat Downtown Chelsea 4 bed 2 bath?
We found 11 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, smoking allowed, and parking.
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