Title: Explore Royal Oak and Birmingham from Merrill House! - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=6448&destination=Royal+Oak%2C+Michigan%2C+United+States+of+America&selected=29484002&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Explore Royal Oak and Birmingham from Merrill House! ## Photo gallery for Explore Royal Oak and Birmingham from Merrill House! ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Explore Royal Oak and Birmingham from Merrill House! (Royal Oak)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/30000000/29490000/29484100/29484002/410c961f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior - Explore Royal Oak and Birmingham from Merrill House! (Royal Oak)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/30000000/29490000/29484100/29484002/d3162aaa.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining - Explore Royal Oak and Birmingham from Merrill House! (Royal Oak)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/30000000/29490000/29484100/29484002/851e8119.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining - Explore Royal Oak and Birmingham from Merrill House! (Royal Oak)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/30000000/29490000/29484100/29484002/ee4c966a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, books - Explore Royal Oak and Birmingham from Merrill House! (Royal Oak)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/30000000/29490000/29484100/29484002/2c553d85.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Merrill is a beautifully curated, light-filled retreat with ebony wood floors and cathedral ceilings. This spacious home features a fully renovated kitchen, immaculate bathrooms, and two living areas with TVs. Enjoy the peace of the deep yard or explore nearby attractions like downtown Royal Oak or Birmingham. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81500 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi - Air conditioning ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Explore Royal Oak and Birmingham from Merrill House! Beautiful, light-filled single story spacious home. Cozy enough for 2, open enough for 10\. 3 beds, 1.5 baths, fully renovated with ebony wood floors, cathedral ceilings, amazing kitchen and immaculate white bathrooms. Pet and family friendly. Deep yard, fully and privately fenced. Two-car attached garage. All the kitchen gear you need to cook, serve, dine. All the toiletries you might forget! Business friendly. One block to Beaumont Hospital. 1 mile to Birmingham. 5 minutes to downtown Royal Oak. Woodward is 100 yards away- walk to Starbucks, drive 20 minutes directly to downtown Detroit. The zoo is 2 miles south. Beautifully curated. Our host has 150 five-star reviews over the past year. Enjoy a book, take in the Detroit art, hit downtown Royal Oak or Birmingham for 200+ restaurants, breweries, wine bars, yoga studios, galleries, organic foods and shopping. TVs w cable, DVRs in living, master, and 2nd bedtoom. Wifi, Google home, stainless appliances great linens, coffee, tea and snacks. Two living areas. Pack and play and high chair for baby! Happy to provide toys or anything you need to keep babies and pets safe and happy. Please let us know if you have questions! Merrill is a high quality, minimalist home with a peaceful vibe and aesthetic. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Car recommended - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1.5 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Fenced yard - Garden - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - One pet total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Hardwood flooring in public areas - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board - Meal delivery service ### 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 - Deadbolt lock ### General - Garden - Unit size: 1,500 square feet ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM Contactless check-in available Minimum check-in age: 21 ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM ### 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 ### Pets Pets allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs only 1 total pets Note from host: $100 fee for furry friends! ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## 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 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 ### We should mention A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property ### Property is also known as Explore Royal Oak Birmingham Merrill House Explore Birmingham Merrill House Explore Royal Oak Birmingham Merrill Explore Birmingham Merrill Explore Royal Oak and Birmingham From Merrill House! Royal Oak ## About the area Royal Oak is home to this vacation home. Classic Book Shop and Detroit Zoo are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Royal Oak Farmers Market and Somerset Collection. Traveling with kids? Consider The Detroit Shoppe and Red Oaks Waterpark. [Visit our Royal Oak travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Royal-Oak.dx6448) [View more Vacation homes in Detroit](https://www.expedia.ca/Detroit-Private-Vacation-Homes.d178255-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C42.51308%2C-83.18581&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=7rUNnk5QcjfiKdMGrsveDHoMyzg=) Royal Oak, MI ### What's nearby - ![Stack of Antique Poetry Books](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532660893/1997883b-0da8-43a2-821e-b3b52ccb9450.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Classic Book Shop 6 min walk \- 0.6 km - William Beaumont Hospital 6 min walk \- 0.6 km - Beaumont Hospital - Royal Oak 10 min walk \- 0.9 km - Starr Jaycee Park 3 min drive \- 2.2 km - Royal Oak Historical Society Museum 4 min drive \- 3.2 km ### Getting around - Royal Oak Station 5 min drive - Detroit, MI (DET-Coleman A. Young Municipal) 26 min drive ### Restaurants - McDonald's 5 min walk - Starbucks 8 min walk - Panda Express 8 min walk - Lucky Detroit Coffee Roasters & Espresso 10 min walk - El Patio Mexican Restaurant 16 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Explore Royal Oak and Birmingham from Merrill House! pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Explore Royal Oak and Birmingham from Merrill House!? ### What time is check-out at Explore Royal Oak and Birmingham from Merrill House!? ### Where is Explore Royal Oak and Birmingham from Merrill House! located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Explore Royal Oak and Birmingham from Merrill House! Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 22 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 9.2 Location ## Reviews Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mike C. Oct 2, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family gathering Jennifer was outstanding, immediately responsive to any question we had, and the house was immaculate et welcoming. The area is ideal for many reasons- Beaumont Hospital, grocery stores, and attractions. We loved our stay! ##### Mike C. Stayed 18 nights in Sep 2022 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### saman g. Sep 20, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy #### Great Host with very clean house Jennifer was amazing! clean house with a lot amenities. ##### saman g. Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2022 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kathleen F. Aug 21, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Super clean with perfect location! Our family of 7 stayed here and were quite comfortable. Our first impression when we arrived was great. The house is in a nice location, with friendly neighbors and it is close to everything you need. We were only a short drive to the zoo! The property manager, Jennifer, is super nice and helpful and goes out of her way to make sure our stay was perfect. The house itself was super clean and had all the amenities we needed. We enjoyed being so close to the main road and walking to view the car show. Overall we gave this stay a 10/10, and hope to come back again for another stay at the Merrill house. ##### Kathleen F. Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Julie M. Aug 14, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Awesome rental Our family (including two dogs) stayed here for two weeks - loved this place. Clean, well appointed, close to everything you might need. Great for pets! Fantastic host! Highly recommend this rental. ##### Julie M. Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2022 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kristy H. Jul 1, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect stay in a WONDERFUL home! We stayed in this lovely home for 3 nights and it was perfect. Jennifer goes above and beyond to make her guests welcome and comfortable! To explore that area it’s a great location!! ##### Kristy H. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brandon F. Sep 2, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy #### Perfect little house for family of 4 House is exactly what we needed for our little family of 4 and our trip back to Michigan to visit friends and family. House feels newly redecorated, open floor plan and board games were perfect for our 4 and 2 year olds. Only downside is it's pretty close to major streets, but we probably felt it more because we were in town for the Woodward dream cruise! And at the same time, you're very close driving distance to everything you need. Would definitely stay again. ##### Brandon F. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Aug 9, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great stay We have stayed at many nice VRBO properties across the country and this was definitely one of the best experiences. Great owner who cares greatly for the property. Very convenient location. Stocked with everything you could need. Would definitely stay here again. Thank you!! ##### Verified traveller Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brian D. Jul 18, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Marvelous Michigan My family (7 of us) and I were extremely happy staying at this property! The house was perfect for us! Our host, Jennifer, was very attentive to our needs and responded to our questions very promptly ! I would highly recommend this property to anyone planning a visit to the Detroit area. ##### Brian D. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Greg S. Jul 3, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Surpassed expectations! Jennifer's place was her perfect stopover for our family on our move out East. We stayed there for 3 nights including myself, my wife, my two daughters, our dog, and our cat, and there was plenty of space for everyone. The house was clean, well stocked, and well located to many of the local hot spots. We definitely plan to stay there again when we're in town visiting family. Thanks for a great stay! ##### Greg S. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ann B. Jan 26, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great little house Our stay was perfect. The house is just as it appears online and the location is great! We will be back! ##### Ann B. Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2021 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nils A. Dec 4, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect! We loved staying at this home! Great location. Beautiful house with a lovely backyard for the dogs and kids to run around. The host was VERY helpful and sweet. We highly recommend a stay here. Gold Standard for VRBOs! ##### Nils A. Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Nov 13, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice home, Great location Very nice property. The only thing to be aware of is that they do have SMART TV's but there is no Cable. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2020 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jason G. Oct 22, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### College Visit This was our first Vrbo experience, and it was a great one. The property is as advertised. It was the perfect size for our family to visit our son at college, and see the sights of SE Michigan. The property was very clean and in good repair. It was well stocked and the kitchen was well equipped. The Property Manager was always a text or call away, and responded quickly. We loved it! ##### Jason G. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Pauline P. Jan 9, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Christmas House 2019 What a wonderful house! Very clean, well stocked kitchen, comfy beds, and an open floor plan to accommodate everyone. Jennifer was available for the few questions we had. We liked that we could walk to shopping and restaurants. We would definitely return! ##### Pauline P. Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2019 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Greg M. Dec 1, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Thanksgiving 2019 Clean, Roomy, thoughtfully furnished and very convenient for our location. The manager was very helpful and flexible. A great place to stay. ##### Greg M. Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Betsy G. Oct 14, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great stay for family reunion! There were 5 of us staying here; 3 adults and 2 children. We had an awesome time and the house was perfect for us. There were toys for our 5 year old twins to play with, each of us had our own bedrooms, and everything was there that we needed. The house was so welcoming and our hostess was so available for any needs we might have. The neighborhood was safe and very cute, and we were so happy we found this wonderful home to stay in! ##### Betsy G. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jennifer K. Jul 21, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Best Airbnb Home and Host in Royal Oak! Jenny went above and beyond. Immaculate house, everything new- modern and minimal while still cozy with artistic touches. Great beds and linens, tons of treats, beverages, toiletries, and gifts for our children! Comfortable beds. including sofa bed and queens. Walk to park, 5 minutes to Birmingham and downtown Royal Oak. Loved the private large yard. Attached garage also a plus. Thanks, Jennifer, we can see why you are a Premier host! ##### Jennifer K. Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Pat M. Jul 12, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place for family gathering Seven of us stayed at Royal Oak for three nights to attend a family Anniversary Party. Everything was very nice. Would recommend it to others. ##### Pat M. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Angela B. Apr 30, 2019 #### Super hosts! We actually didn't stay at this specific house, although we were scheduled to. Due to water leakage in the house the day before our arrival, Jennifer called me right away and informed me that she would be upgrading us to a different house that had more bedrooms and was absolutely adorable! She even over-nighted an extra queen sized air mattress in case we needed that. The house we stayed in was not due to be available until June, but the house was so pretty and stocked with just about everything we would need. A few items that we did end up needing, Jennifer dropped off at the house for us that day! She was very accomodating and incredibly helpful as I had girls flying in from all over the country for a bachelorette weekend, and definitely made the situation and transition easy peasy! If we go back to this area, I would definitely book with Jennifer again and stay at any of her rentals! ##### Angela B. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### kaitlyn h. Apr 15, 2019 #### Beautiful home in central location to everything! This is such a beautiful home! Jennifer was so accommodating to what we needed! The location is pretty central to all the major areas! ##### kaitlyn h. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rachel R. Jan 1, 2019 #### Perfect rental We gathered here to celebrate the holidays with my sister who lives in town. This house was a perfect place for the family to congregate since she lives in a small one bedroom apartment. The kitchen was well appointed for making meals, the bedrooms were great for our kids, and the living room was just the right area for all of us to gather/play/open presents/etc. Jennifer was a perfect owner and went out of her way to accommodate our family. She made sure we had a milk in the fridge as well as some other goodies, a pack and play, high chair and stroller for our littlest one (15 mo.) and also brought over a bag of toys and books for our older two (3 and 5). I would highly recommend this house and will definitely look to stay here again in the future. ##### Rachel R. Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2018 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### susan k. Dec 30, 2018 #### Very clean and very nice owners Very clean and nice owners. Very accepting of dogs which was so nice and responsive to any questions. Busy road location but convenient to all places. ##### susan k. Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2018 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nancy V. Sep 10, 2018 #### We enjoyed our stay. House was clean. We enjoyed our stay. House was clean. ##### Nancy V. 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