Great Stays Blog

Detroit Airport to Downtown: Costs, Times & Local Tips (2026)

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT

The short answer: an Uber or Lyft from Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) to downtown Detroit runs about $35–45 and takes 25–35 minutes — that's what most of our guests do. But depending on your group size and plans, another option might save you money or hassle. Here's every Detroit airport to downtown transportation option with real costs and times, from a local team that makes this run every week. ------------------------------ First: Know Which Terminal You're In DTW has two terminal...

My Favorite Summer Tradition in Detroit: Saturdays on Belle Isle

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT

By Hope, Operations Coordinator at Great Stays If you look up things to do in Detroit, Belle Isle is going to show up on just about every local guide—and for good reason. It's one of those places that everyone seems to know about, but somehow it still feels completely personal once you cross that bridge. For me, Belle Isle has become an important part of summer. Every Saturday once the weather finally turns warm again, an old friend and I usually clear our afternoon and follow the same...

Detroit for Business Travelers & Extended Stays

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Spending more than a few nights in Detroit? A local guide to extended stays and monthly furnished apartments — where business travelers, relocating professionals, and medical pros choose to stay, and why an apartment beats a hotel.

Why Book Direct with Great Stays

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Booking direct with Great Stays can save you money on your next Detroit or Ann Arbor stay. Learn why many of our repeat guests choose to book directly after discovering us on Airbnb or VRBO.

Where to Stay in Detroit: The Best Neighborhoods (2026 Guide)

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Where to stay in Detroit, neighborhood by neighborhood — Downtown, Corktown, Brush Park, Midtown, and The Villages. Local favorites and honest picks from a Detroit-based team, with homes you can book direct.

Tacos Wuey: The Detroit Restaurant That Made Me Excited About Food Again

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT

By Alex DeCamp I've lived in Detroit for about fifteen years now — long enough to remember when every new restaurant felt like a discovery. Back then, Detroit's restaurant renaissance was still unfolding. Chefs were experimenting, menus felt adventurous, and restaurants weren't just serving food, they were introducing people to entirely new flavors and ideas. The first time I had squid ink pasta was at Selden Standard. The first time I tried pork belly was at Mani in Ann Arbor. There was a...

Father Forgive Me: Detroit's Best Vibe Right Now

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Father Forgive Me has quietly become Detroit's best cocktail bar and gathering spot, tucked inside the Shepherd campus on the east side, minutes from our Great Stays rentals. Here's why I'm there nearly every weekend.

Why Takoi Has Earned a Permanent Spot on My Detroit Restaurant List

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Takoi has earned a permanent place on my Detroit restaurant list. Here's why this Corktown spot on Michigan Avenue is the one I send nearly every Great Stays guest to.