Downtown Detroit Loft - Fully equipped & Absolutely Gorgeous theme by RedAwning

Clean easy close to downtown

Communicating with guest services was good, when I requested something needed, it was brought promptly. Room had an okay feel, smells were not pleasant and sleeping beds weren't what was on the vrbo website. Not the worst stay, but needs more accurate information on room accommodations. Thank you.

The location and loft were both good. The space was clean and well equipped.Check in was confusing and badly organized. I booked on the VRBO app, knowing that Redawning was the host. On the day off check in I received a call from Idlewild Estate Management, a company i had never heard of, asking who i made the booking with. I was concerned to receive such a call. Idlewild stated that they needed a photo of my ID. If Idlewild were indeed acting on behalf of the host why did they not know the booking company? Who had given Idlewild my number?I contacted the host via the VRBO app. They confirmed that Idlewild was property management and needed my ID. I provided a copy of my ID. I then got a message from Idlewild saying they had been able to confirm that I was a legitimate renter.I understand that the property management might need my ID but this should have been explained, by the host, well in advance. I should not have receieved a call just hours before check in from a company I had never heard of.

The loft is a great place BUT the host is just a flat out liar and tried to say I violated policy saying my card would be charged all these random fees for things that absolutely didn’t happen! Will never book again

Beautiful place. It felt like as if it were our own apartment. Much

The check in lady was very hard to deal with she charged for everything she told my friend days later of somthing missing and then charged her credit card mind u this is after there clean up people have come in worst experience I’ve had bookkng

Conflicting information on listing regarding pet policy. Wrong access code given. Got into it with management company staff because they couldn't 'hear' me entering the access code. Initially had to use stairs because elevator wasn't operating. Garbage in stairwell. Quiet policy not necessarily adhered to. Fortunately, met the owner of the unit who was very helpful explaining/showing how the elevator worked, as well as getting us into the unit. Management company accused us of not disclosing that we were traveling with pets, and then charged a penalty as a result. Property owner very helpful, management company not so much.

Amazed by the entire stay. From the check in to the managment and accommodations. The loft was clean, quiet and well equipped. Perfect space for a couple retreat, small family, or even a photoshoot! I stayed the night and had a small dinner party. If there was any issue or question no one hessitated to help out.

The place is so spacious, and it's decorated in my favorite colors. The bed could be more comfortable, but that's my only complaint about the space itself. I loved that there were extra blankets available and that the hosts had left some chocolate and bottled water in addition to a few snacks. The building was quiet and really cool if you enjoy the loft aesthetic like we do. Easy to get in and out, and loved the comprehensive info written on the chalkboard inside. I do want to let all potential renters know that we were not advised about a few very important check-in requirements, which led to some confusion. (If someone texts you to ask for your ID and credit card number, they are not a scammer like you may think. It's really the property management company!)

I can't speak to the inside of the property; we didn't get out of the car. We did not feel safe parking in front of the building, leaving my family in the car, or taking them inside. There were 3 people hanging outside the front door smoking, drinking from bagged beverages, and staring at us like we were the last steak on the buffet. I'd say if you have a running car made within the last 20 years, inflated tires, and all its parts, you will stand out too. The parking lot had 9 cars - 6 of which had at least one flat tire most had all four flat and multiple missing parts like they were stripped. High fences, and barbwire everywhere, with some boarded windows, some missing windows, and some paper over windows on this building (Lafayette Lofts). There are four high rise condos between this building and the river so not sure where the river views picture came from (maybe one of those buildings). VRBO recommends you contact Red Awning for issues, Red Awning sends you to the Host, the Host sends you to VRBO, etc. an endless cycle of excuses without any resolution. We were unable to get a refund or alternate accommodations, we still went elsewhere. It reminded me of the movie Coming to America when Semmi redoes his apartment. The single pane windows and permanent window AC units can't be efficient insulators. IF the area is improving, I'd say this would be a great place in 10-15 years, but it appears to be the first renovations currently. Save your money and time.