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

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A modern two-story private residence with a prominent number '2531' displayed.
Interior
A modern bathroom with a glass door leading to an outdoor deck, a dark vanity with a mirror, and a small seating area with cushions.
A modern loft-style apartment with a mezzanine, open-plan living and dining area, and a kitchen with dark cabinetry.
A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a large island, and a view of the outdoors.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Games at the ready
    One of the few properties with video games available for guests.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 5

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Royal Oak, MI
  • Place, Starr Jaycee Park
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Tenhave Woods
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Royal Oak Historical Society Museum
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Detroit, MI (DTW-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County)
    ‪41 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.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
Pets are allowed if you ask
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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.
Shoes must be taken off inside home. NO shoes worn inside house
House is monitored at all times outside with cameras and sensors for your safety. No nudity is allowed outside or any sexual acts. NO parties
Zero smoking of any kind allowed inside home. Vaping inside is not allowed. Sensors will be triggered to property owners. Smoking fee is minimum $1000

Important information

You need to know

Property # 4571336vb
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

About the area

Royal Oak

Royal Oak is home to this holiday home. Upper Long Lake and Rochester Municipal Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Detroit Zoo and Red Oaks Waterpark. Classic Book Shop and The Detroit Shoppe are also worth visiting.
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Map
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
  • Ford Field - 21 min drive - 29.7 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

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪National Coney Island - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Snowfox Sushi Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Panda Express - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Famous shipping container home! Featured in several movies, shows, and articles. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Famous shipping container home! Featured in several movies, shows, and articles.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Famous shipping container home! Featured in several movies, shows, and articles.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Famous shipping container home! Featured in several movies, shows, and articles.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Famous shipping container home! Featured in several movies, shows, and articles. located?

Situated in Royal Oak, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Royal Oak Farmers Market, Mark Ridley's Comedy Castle and Royal Oak Music Theatre. Stagecrafters Baldwin Theatre and Classic Book Shop are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 5 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Timothy G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place and friendly host that had great communication!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Karen F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was really cool to stay at....and the hosts were very friendly and easily accessible for any questions!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joe R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place was lovely! Checkin and checkout were easy.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dan H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a great residence - very stylish, unique and modern. The small yard and deck in the back are great - but was snow and ice covered in the winter so would probably be lovely in the summer. Wonderful primary suite - very comfortable. Love the architecturally relevant furniture!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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.

About the host

Hosted by Aaron Schnepp

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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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