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Charming Retreat Downtown Chelsea 4 bed 2 bath

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Private kitchen
Outdoor dining
Enjoy the front porch on our bench.
Dining room and front entrance.
Dining

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Chelsea, MI
  • Purple Rose Theatre
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • University of Michigan
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Ann Arbor, MI (ARB-Ann Arbor Municipal)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4-Kid Room

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Main Floor Shared Bathroom

Shower only

Upstairs Bathroom

Bathtub or shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

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

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 22
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
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.

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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Chelsea

Located in Chelsea, this holiday home is in the city centre. Whispering Pines and Bel-Mark Lanes are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Pinckney State Recreation Area and Hudson Mills Metropark. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Chelsea, MI

What's nearby

  • Purple Rose Theatre - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea - 4 min drive - 2.0 km
  • University of Michigan - 22 min drive - 25.8 km
  • Michigan Stadium - 22 min drive - 26.2 km
  • U of M Hospital - 23 min drive - 26.8 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.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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

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

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

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

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

Courtney F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 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

mikki s.

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

Fantastic!!

We were in town for 3 nights for my son's wedding in downtown Chelsea and this was a perfect location. Within walking distance to everything in town. Home was super clean and provided the space and everything needed for 3 couples plus one additional friend to share the home comfortably. Just one suggestion: a second tv, maybe upstairs, would be a nice addition. Just 1 TV in the living room wasn't ideal. The firepit and backyard looked very inviting but we unfortunately didn't have the time to enjoy it with all the wedding festivities. We'd love to return again for a mini getaway! Home was exactly as described and shown in photos. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Diane B.

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

Truly charming and wonderful!

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

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

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

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

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

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

Naomi L.

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

Great home in Chelsea

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!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ehren J.

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

Our Chelsea Go To!

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!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

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

Maria P.

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

Wonderful family celebration reunion

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!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janice F.

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

Mothers Day weekend

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!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

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

Lidija F.

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

Perfect spot in Chelsea

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!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martha D.

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

Well equipped and comfortable.

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.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maggie J.

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

Great holiday home base

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.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

About the host

Hosted by Karessa Hullinger

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I enjoy my family time greatly with my husband and 2 young boys and our extended families. We love the outdoors (camping, biking, and hiking), traveling, and yummy food. We pride ourselves on striving to be very hospitable for our guests. As frequent short-term rental travelers, we know how it is to be a guest and aim to ensure our guests have an excellent stay by providing a super clean place, thoughtful amenities, and a stylish, comfortable place for any traveler.

Languages:

English