A local guide to the house, Royal Oak favorites, Detroit adventures, and a few places that make this corner of Michigan memorable.
Thank you so much for choosing to stay in my home. I hope you feel comfortable, relaxed, and right at home during your visit.
This guide includes the practical house details you may need, plus favorite restaurants, museums, neighborhoods, and local history in Royal Oak and Detroit.
I live only about one mile from downtown Royal Oak, so shopping, dining, entertainment, and local events are just a few minutes away.
A few simple details to help your stay feel easy and comfortable.
Check-in: After 3:00 PM. Timing is flexible, so please message me if you need an earlier arrival.
Check-out: Before 12:00 PM noon. A later checkout may be possible, but please let me know as soon as you can.
If the combination lock gives you trouble, message me and I’ll gladly walk you through it.
Network: Any network with “Vildetika” in the name
Password: Sydney66**
You’re welcome to use all shared areas except my upstairs bedroom.
Extra bedding, toilet paper, shampoo, conditioner, and other supplies are in the closet beside the Airbnb room. Please use whatever you need.
Adjust the air conditioner to a comfortable temperature. The bathroom heater helps reduce condensation. If you do not use it, please leave the bathroom door open after showering.
Please let me know before booking if you plan to bring a pet, including a service animal.
Please keep television, music, and other noise low after 12:00 AM midnight.
Downtown Royal Oak is only about one mile away, making it easy to enjoy restaurants, shopping, music, comedy, and local events.
Vinsetta Garage began as an automobile repair garage on Woodward Avenue and later became a restaurant while preserving much of its vintage automotive character.
It is known for burgers, pizza, Union Mac & Cheese, its connection to Woodward car culture, and its popularity during the Woodward Dream Cruise. Eminem is known to frequent the restaurant.
Directions to Vinsetta GarageDowntown Detroit is roughly a 20-minute drive away, depending on traffic.
Located at 2131 Woodward Avenue across from Comerica Park, Union Assembly is a large multilevel restaurant with a popular terrace and downtown views.
It serves American comfort food, including Union Mac & Cheese, Detroit-style pizza, and smash burgers. It sits in the Little Caesars World Headquarters building beside Mom’s Spaghetti.
Directions to Union AssemblyBoston-Edison: Known for grand historic estates and its association with Motown founder Berry Gordy.
Palmer Woods: A tree-lined historic neighborhood developed in the early 1900s. Notable residents have included filmmaker Michael Moore and Eminem during his childhood.
Russell Woods: A historic center of Detroit’s Black professional community. Members of The Supremes owned homes in the area.
Bagley, Martin Park & North End: Neighborhoods connected with Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, David Ruffin, Eddie Kendricks, Martha Reeves, Diana Ross, and Smokey Robinson.
Begin at the Motown Museum, then explore the Detroit neighborhoods where Motown artists, musicians, and executives lived. Please admire private homes respectfully from public streets.
Start at Motown MuseumTap any page to open it full size. Guests can swipe through these images from the website.
