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Famous shipping container home! Featured in several movies, shows, and articles.

Living room view from second floor balcony

Well designed lighting that is all dimmable
Lights are also set up on timers

Excellent

3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 5

Popular amenities

Onsite parking available
Dog-friendly
Kitchen
Washing machine
Air-conditioning
Barbecue grill

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Office 1

1 Single Futon

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Separate dining area

Dining area

About this property

Famous shipping container home! Featured in several movies, shows, and articles.

This truly one-of-a-kind home is built from seven shipping containers and is located just minutes from downtown Royal Oak, with an easy 15–20 minute drive to downtown Detroit. A golf course sits only two blocks away, along with many nearby amenities, festivals, and local attractions.

As Michigan’s first shipping container home, this iconic property has been featured in numerous shows, movies, and articles.

Designed by a professional designer and artist, the home is thoughtfully furnished with pieces from Restoration Hardware, CB2, and vintage MMC designs, creating a curated and distinctive aesthetic throughout.

It’s a rare opportunity to stay in a famous, architecturally unique home while enjoying everything this vibrant city has to offer.

Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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About the area

Royal Oak

Royal Oak is home to this holiday home. Paint Creek Trail and Heritage Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Red Oaks Waterpark and Classic Book Shop. Detroit Zoo and Lyudviga Couture are also worth visiting.

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Royal Oak, MI

What's nearby

Starr Jaycee Park - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
Tenhave Woods - 4 min drive - 1.8 km
Royal Oak Historical Society Museum - 5 min drive - 3.6 km
Quickstad Dog Off-Leash Area - 6 min drive - 2.9 km
Comerica Park - 21 min drive - 30.4 km

Getting around

Royal Oak Station - 7 min drive
Detroit, MI (DET-Coleman A. Young Municipal) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

‪National Coney Island - ‬12 min walk
‪McDonald's - ‬11 min walk
‪¡Que Pasa! Taqueria - ‬12 min walk
‪Charlie's Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
‪Burger King - ‬14 min walk

8.8

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

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We absolutely loved our time at this incredible container house! Every detail was thoughtfully designed, it’s truly stunning inside and out. Aaron was an amazing host, so attentive and quick to answer any questions. We felt completely welcomed from the moment we arrived. The Halloween decorations were fantastic and added such a fun touch. Our brother-in-law’s family lives nearby and had always wondered what this house was like inside it was such a treat for them to finally see it in person! An unforgettable stay in a truly unique home. Highly recommend!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

Response from VrboOwner on 3 Nov 2025

We’re so glad that you enjoyed our container home, and that your in-laws got a chance to check it out! You are more than welcome to come back anytime, we would be happy to host you.

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2/10 Terrible

Elvynn C.

4 Aug 2025

House is very nice, However the host isn’t…there’s a bug problem, unsanitary bathrooms, you will be dying of heat cause the thermostat is locked and he won’t let you change it. You aren’t allowed to park in the advertised garage etc.. Even the vrbo team said he was rude! If you are a black person looking to rent this property be aware he will harass you and linger around the property too keep watch. He kicked me out the house without notice with 3 cops and made me stand outside in the rain waiting for a ride, because he seen me on his cameras nude and called it, “inappropriate behavior” be aware you are being watched. I believe there’s even hidden cameras inside the property!!!I’ve rented million dollar houses and am a platinum member with vrbo and never have I ever had a bad review.You won’t have nowhere to put your belongings because all their stuff is still in the property. Even the bars of soap they last used were in the showers. Believe me when I say. DO NOT RENT! Unless of course you’re a middle aged white American male.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

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Popular amenities

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

Office 1

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

About this property

Famous shipping container home! Featured in several movies, shows, and articles.

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Joe R.

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Karen F.

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10/10 Excellent

Dan H.

Dan H.

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Jennifer T.

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