ChaCha's Place Retreat provides a garden and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Reviews
9.69.6 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 7121 sq m
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Free Wi-Fi
Air-conditioning
Outdoor space
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About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
ChaCha's Place Retreat
A whole house of updated comfort. Come home to ChaCha's Place. Your place is your space. No need to share units with other groups. Spread out and enjoy from before you walk through the door. Great sitting porch with two seater and rocker to relax away vacation hours. Inside, relax on the giant size Broyhill sofa that is built to pull you in. Mattresses of memory foam allows all your cares to float away overnight. The kitchen and bath have been totally remodeled with eyepopping patterns, ceramic tiles and soft towels that make waking up so wonderful. The dining area allows for groups to gather for a great meal or brainstorming session if you're attending a conference. ChaCha's Place is located near Detroit's major freeways I-96, I-94 and I-10. You'll be able to commute to almost any location in Detroit or the surrounding suburbs within 15 minutes. Downtown is less than 10 minutes away. Stay with me!
Property amenities
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Car recommended
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Electric kettle
Hob
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Spices
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Memory foam mattress
Bathroom
1 bathroom
Bathtub
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Separate dining area
Entertainment
Smart TV
Outdoor areas
Fenced yard
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Porch/lanai
Work spaces
Desk
Desk chair
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Meal delivery service
Location highlights
In the city centre
Near a hospital
Things to do
Casino 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)
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 not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
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 transport to and from this property
About the area
Located in Detroit, this holiday home is in the city centre. Fox Theatre and Greenfield Village are cultural highlights, while Detroit Windsor Tunnel is a notable landmark. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Comerica Park or Ford Field. Visit our Detroit travel guide
Located in Wildemere Park, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Motown Museum, Henry Ford Hospital and Wayne State University. Fisher Theatre and University of Detroit Mercy are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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ChaCha's Place Retreat Reviews
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Exceptional
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We enjoyed our stay. The property matched the description. We were generally pleased with our visit. The neighborhood was quiet and felt decently safe. The host was amazing and communicative. Check in and out instructions were clear and reasonable.
ChaCha's Place is a neighborhood standout with a white picket fence, quaint porch and interior! Everything was cozy and comfortable ... couch, beds, pillows! Well equipped kitchen too. We were even greeted by welcome snacks .. such a nice surprise! Rhonda was a great host, even answering the phone after 10pm when we mistakenly locked ourselves out (no realizing the door handle locked had been locked!)! Location made it easy to access downtown Detroit while enjoying the quiet of a neighborhood.
Five of us were in town for a wedding & stayed just one night. We enjoyed our stay very much. It was clean & convenient for us & we'd recommend it to anyone!
My sister and I really loved this beautiful home!! It was very Clean and Comfortable. A home away from home. The owner was very nice and helpful. We most certainly recommend this property when visiting Detroit!
I’ve stayed in this house three times. I have nothing but praise. Owner got back to me super fast before and even during my stay with any questions. I was even more impressed this last stay due to upgrades. Every room now has queen size beds and tvs in every room. Also fresh paint and stain in entry and stairs. I highly recommend this property.
The place was clean, had everything we needed, and was nicely decorated. There was ample space. Parking (street) was easy. You need a car here.
There are 3 separate bedrooms. Note that one bed is very high up, so it might be hard for mobility-challenged or short people to use. (Pots and pans were stored a bit high up as well, so hard to reach, but I didn't cook so didn't use them.) The house is older, and I noticed that my bedroom door would pop open if I stepped on certain parts of the floor, so I put a bag behind it to keep it shut at times.
The kitchen was well-stocked (and even had a tea kettle, which we appreciated, along with a Keurig for coffee), and was clean.
Good communication with hosts.
I'm a bit fragrance-sensitive, and did notice that the sheets smelled like they had been washed with a scented detergent, but it wasn't too overwhelming. I did choose a bed that seemed slightly less fragrant (perhaps some linens had been washed separately). I did unplug the plug-in air freshener in the dining room for the duration of our stay.
The neighborhood in general seemed mostly quiet, and typical of many areas of Detroit - well taken care of houses on or near streets with some burned out houses. There was a late night street party one night a few blocks away (it was a holiday weekend), but we had no trouble.
I would stay here again.
We had an awesome stay at Motor City Must Stay! The house was clean and centrally located in a quiet neighborhood. We were able to take Uber's into the city with no troubles. Rhonda was very quick to respond to our messages and was very friendly throughout communication. At first, we booked ChaCha's Place Retreat but were moved across the street to Motor City Must Stay (another one of Rhonda's properties) due to repairs. We had concerns at first given the suddenness of location change, however this was quickly alleviated by Rhonda's attentiveness and understanding. We had a memorable stay and great first experience of Detroit and definitely recommend to those traveling in the area to stay at one of Rhonda's properties!
We had such a lovely stay here. The property was welcoming and felt safe, the neighborhood was quiet and the neighbors we met were friendly. It was in a good location, 10 minute drive to everything and very bikeable. One funny thing - I wouldn't recommend staying here with people you don't know well, as the bedrooms are all right next to each other and two of the three doors do not close and the bathroom does not lock. Families and close friends will have a comfortable stay with space to relax and a porch to watch the fireflies.
Jessica M.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified
8/10 Good
Mikaela C.
20 Jul 2022
Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
West side home
My communication with Rhonda, the house owner, was overall pleasant. She took the time to check in when we were late and generally responded quickly to texts. She was helpful when we spoke and welcoming with water in the fridge.
The house was cute and decorated nicely. One set back was the cleanliness of the floors and visible dust in corners, under the bed, air conditioning, under the tub etc. It smelled like it was cleaned but it just was rather dirty in certain spots that were visible. When we showered, our feet were very dirty from the floors.
There were areas with open wires so I really wouldn’t feel safe if I had a child with me but being adults we navigated.
The back door did not shut properly without a piece of wood across it.. this was not ideal given that every Uber drive we had shared the neighborhood was not the safest. We did not feel unsafe in the home and neighbors were friendly, however; definitely not validating seeing the wood across the door.
Overall we managed and it was close with an Uber to get to downtown etc which is where we spent most of our time anyway. Sheets were clean and beds were comfortable.
This property is not in a safe neighborhood and we did not feel comfortable staying with the kids. The back door has a 2x4 as an extra lock, you don't see that in the pictures. A simple Google search didn't help with seeing the crime rate 496% higher than the national average.
Vrbo customer service did not offer a refund as we "cancelled". We actually arrived and left within about 30 minutes and had to find alternative accommodations. The host was easy to get a hold of but I received less than half of my trip total as a refund. I should have the entire trip refunded as if the pictures reflected accurately, I never would have booked.
We were in the middle of a high crime area, with little kids, no full refund, and no support from Vrbo. Do not stay here!!!
Chacha's place exceeded our expectations and we had an amazing stay. The check in/out process was easy as pie, the house is clean, comfortable and has more space than expected, and Rhonda was an excellent hose. She responded quickly and clearly communicated at all times, helped with any issues that came up (although there were few), and was a great host in general. The neighborhood felt safe and was quite, and is conveniently located to all things in downtown Detroit. We couldn't have asked for a better stay and look forward to making a stay at Chacha's place an annual event!
Cha cha’s place was a fine place to stay for my family of 6 for a couple days. The location is quite centrally located to what we were planning on doing. We have young kids, and the upstairs bedroom doors were difficult to shut in one room and the bed was in the way in the other. The window air conditioners did a fine job of cooling the rooms down quickly and efficiently. The fridge was cold and freezer worked well for our needs. We met some of the neighbors while outside and they were all very kind people. I appreciated this very much.
The floors may have had polish on it but my kiddos seemed to be quite dirty after running around for awhile, but it was not filthy by any means. The artwork on the walls was absolutely beautiful and Rhonda’s style is super. Check in was super efficient and she was easily contacted if we had questions. Check out processes were easy and not stressful. Thank you for a good visit to Detroit!
This property was great and had almost everything you would need. The Wifi was fast and the porch was very relaxing. The shower has low pressure, but not something that would make this property a dealbreaker. I would definitely stay again. Thanks for the hospitality.
House was clean. Exactly as pictured in photos. Contacted Rhonda about an issue with the shower, she responded & took care of it. Perfect location. Definitely will come again next year especially since i kno she has more properties on the same block for other friends.
So I had a last minute personal trip I needed to make to Detroit. This booking was a life saver. Rhonda was quick to respond, the perfect balance between attentive but not too much and the property was perfect. This house is sooo cute. I especially like the fence around the house. It really sets it apart. The house is just around the corner from the Motown Museum and it’s close to the freeway which made getting downtown easy.