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Getting to Detroit: Airport to Downtown Transportation Guide

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) is one of the best-run airports in the Midwest. Getting there is easy. Getting from the airport to your Great Stays property is also easy, once you know your options. Here's everything you need to know about Detroit airport to downtown transportation so you're not figuring it out on the fly after a long travel day. ------------------------------ First: Know Which Terminal You're In DTW has two terminals, connected by the McNamara Connector tram: * McN...

Detroit for Business Travelers & Extended Stays

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Hotels are designed for people who sleep there. Great Stays properties are designed for people who actually live and work there. If you're an extended stay Detroit furnished rental guest — a traveling nurse, a corporate relocation, a remote worker, a consultant on a long engagement — the difference matters a lot after about night three. Here's what that looks like in practice. ------------------------------ Who Stays With Great Stays for Extended Stays We host a consistent mix of long-...

Why Book Direct with Great Stays

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Here's something the major rental platforms would rather you not know: when you book direct vacation rental Detroit properties through Great Stays, you pay less for the exact same place — often 10-15% less — while getting better communication, more flexibility, and no algorithmic middleman between you and your host. This page breaks down exactly what changes when you skip Airbnb or VRBO and come straight to us. ------------------------------ What Airbnb and VRBO Actually Charge You Whe...

The Ultimate Detroit Neighborhoods Guide

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT

There are a hundred things written about Detroit neighborhoods on the internet. Most of them were written by people who visited once, Googled some restaurants, and called it a day. This guide is different. We host guests across five Detroit neighborhoods and have done it for six years. We know which blocks are walkable, which streets are loud on Friday nights, and where you should actually eat versus where the algorithm sends tourists. This is your Detroit neighborhoods guide for people who...

Where to Stay in Detroit: A Neighborhood Guide

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Detroit is not one city — it's five or six cities stacked on top of each other, each with its own vibe, walkability, and reasons to love it. If you're trying to figure out where to stay in Detroit, the neighborhood you pick will shape your entire trip. A place in Midtown feels different from a place in Corktown, even if the two are only three miles apart. Great Stays has 36 properties spread across five Detroit neighborhoods: Midtown, West Village, Brush Park, Corktown, and The Villages. Her...

Michigan Spring Game 2026: Your Complete Visitor's Guide to Ann Arbor

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT

The Big House comes alive again on Saturday, April 18, 2026 — and this one feels different. It's the first public look at Michigan football under new head coach Kyle Whittingham. Event Details: Date: Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 2:00 PM Venue: Michigan Stadium, Ann Arbor, MI Admission: Free — no tickets required Getting There: From Detroit, take I-94 West to Ann Arbor-Saline Road (Exit 175). Parking options include Pioneer High School ($30), University lots (free, fill fast), and ci...