10/10 Excellent
Karen F.
24 Sept 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Karen F.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Entire home
Famous shipping container home! Featured in several movies, shows, and articles.
Holiday home in Royal Oak with kitchen and balcony
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 52750 sq ft
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Royal Oak, MI
- Place, Starr Jaycee Park18 min walk
- Place, Tenhave Woods3 min drive
- Place, DMC Surgery Hospital3 min drive
- Airport, Detroit, MI (DET-Coleman A. Young Municipal)21 min drive
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.
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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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
Pets are allowed if you ask
Smoking
Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Smart home will lock doors (after 5 mins) or you can press Yale to lock
Lights will be turned off remotely. No need to turn off lights when you check out
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
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
Long-term renters welcome
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 and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
About the area
Royal Oak
Royal Oak is home to this holiday home. Lincoln Street Art Park and Heritage Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Red Oaks Waterpark and Detroit Zoo. AirTime Trampoline & Game Park and The Detroit Shoppe are also worth visiting.
Royal Oak, MI
What's nearby
- Starr Jaycee Park - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
- Royal Oak Historical Society Museum - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
- Tenhave Woods - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
- DMC Surgery Hospital - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
- Quickstad Dog Off-Leash Area - 4 min drive - 2.2 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- McDonald's - 11 min walk
- National Coney Island - 12 min walk
- ¡Que Pasa! Taqueria - 12 min walk
- Little Caesars Pizza - 2 min drive
- Green Lantern Pizza - 2 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
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Learn moreOpens in a new window10/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
9.6/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Jennifer T.
2 Nov 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Jennifer T.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
Dan H.
1 Jan 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Dan H.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
10/10 Excellent
Joe R.
20 Nov 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Joe R.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
About the host
Hosted by Aaron Schnepp
Born and raised in Michigan. We built this home 10 years ago and I am a professional designer.
Why they chose this property
The neighborhood has disk golf, playground, and Red Run golf course all within .5 miles.
What makes this property unique
Container Dwelling: 7 shipping containers to create a luxury home. Well known home featured on many shows and movies.
Languages:
English, Korean
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