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Charming Retreat Downtown Chelsea 4 bed 2 bath

Family-friendly stay with in-room kitchens in Chelsea

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

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Chelsea, MI
  • Place, Purple Rose Theatre
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, University of Michigan
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Airport, Ann Arbor, MI (ARB-Ann Arbor Municipal)
    ‪21 min drive‬

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About the area

Chelsea

Heart of Chelsea.Within a 15-minute walk of the vacation home, you'll find Purple Rose Theatre and City of Chelsea Dog Park. Also, St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea is within 2 miles (3 km) and Pinckney State Recreation Area is within 6 miles (10 km).

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 - 20 min drive - 35.5 km
  • Michigan Stadium - 21 min drive - 33.5 km
  • Suburban Collection Showplace - 45 min drive - 76.6 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
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬5 min drive

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.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • 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.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • 3 steps to reach entrance
  • 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 center
  • 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 available
Minimum check-in age: 22

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

  • No pets 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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Charming Retreat Downtown Chelsea 4 bed 2 bath Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 67 out of 71 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 71 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 71 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 71 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 71 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Heather S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful property and wonderful property owner!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather S.

Liked: Cleanliness
I have had 2 stays at this house and highly recommend the property. Definitely five out of five stars!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pat & Stephen H., Union, Kentucky, US

Liked: Cleanliness
Located close to Chelsea Main Street, home was very cute and clean. Maintained older character while providing modern conveniences. We really enjoyed it.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Diane L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved it. Great location and really, really clean. Beds were comfortable. If you are walking look into getting picked up by the wave bus. The bus was perfect for my sister and dropped us off right across the street from the Purple Rose. The walk is not far but she is in need of a hip
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynn Y.

Liked: Cleanliness
Yes all great!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laurie H.

Liked: Cleanliness
The house was well-equipped with everything you could need. It was extremely clean. We would definitely recommend it to others!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Cathy A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice, big house with lots of space. Walking friendly to dinner.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Randy M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything was clean and very nice
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeanine K.

Liked: Cleanliness
We stayed here the weekend of our son's wedding. The home is charming with a great location in the heart of downtown Chelsea. We could walk everywhere! The home was very clean. The kitchen was very well stocked with dishware, pots, pans and cooking utensils. The beds were comfortable and the rooms cozy. We were able to spend a lovely evening in the beautiful backyard. We loved our stay! Thank you, Karessa!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clark D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very comfortable and cozy home that was well equipped with everything just like my home.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Marcia S.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chrissy W.

Liked: Cleanliness
It was great!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matt D.

Liked: Cleanliness
House was very clean and the host was very accommodating and easy to contact with quick replies to any questions. Convenient access to the clock tower for a wedding we were attending. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

JoAnn M.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a wonderful time at this property in Chelsea. Check in was easy and the kitchen is beautiful!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brad G., Grandville, Michigan

Liked: Cleanliness
Charming retreat is a good description of this house and property. An easy walk to the town of Chelsea. it was perfect for our short stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wedding Weekend Stay in Chelsea

Stayed at this place for our wedding weekend with some of bridal party, ended up being a very nice house with everything you could ever need! Very close proximity to the Chelsea Clocktower and downtown. 10/10 stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

paul b.

Liked: Cleanliness

Occasional get-together

My turn to host a group of long-time friends. I picked this because Chelsea has so much to offer. Enjoyed the restaurants and Purple Rose, and the rental was very well-equipped and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

David S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great home

The property is clean and as advertised. Also very convenient to the local Main Street with wonderful shops
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jason L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfectly located near downtown. We visited for a wedding, didn’t mi our car once all weekend. Clean house, great amenities & great communication. Highly recommended
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect

Our stay was perfect. We had events planned east and west and the location was perfect. The town was quaint. The neighborhood was quiet. The fire-pit was a nice amenity! There were many nice additions from spices, coffee, cold water, snacks and a hair dryer!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary C.

Liked: Cleanliness
We were in Chelsea for our nephew/cousin’s downtown wedding and this location was absolutely perfect in so many ways! The house is beautiful and spacious and provided plenty of room for our family group of 7 adults. The house really exceeded all of our expectations. Great location in a great little town. A
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne K., Chicago IL

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Tom S.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Sandy C.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Adrienne O.

Liked: Cleanliness

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