The Aurora Detroit Building | Apartment in Detroit, MI

Summary:
Welcome to the Aurora, a charming and historic building located in the heart of Brush Park, downtown Detroit. Originally built in 1908, the Aurora is a testament to the city's rich history, featuring original hardwood floors, tiled fireplaces, ornate woodwork, and unique lead glass windows.
The Space:
Recently renovated, the Aurora now consists of six units that seamlessly blend modern amenities with the building's historic character. Each unit is designed with our guests in mind, offering a comfortable and inviting atmosphere whether you're here for a weekend getaway, mid-week stay, or extended visit.
Choose from one or multiple units depending on your travel needs. And if you're traveling with a group, you can even book the entire building for the ultimate Brush Park experience. Come stay at the Aurora and discover Detroit's fascinating past while enjoying all the comforts of modern living. Check out all our units in our profile.
This listing is for units 1, 2, 4, 5, 6. Unit 3 will not be included from March-June 2023.
Apartments 1 & 2:
-1 Bedroom with queen bed
-1 Office with twin futon
-1 sleeper sofa that folds to twin futon
-Dining area with table for 4
-Full kitchen
-Full bathroom with tub/shower combo
-Shampoo, conditioner, and body wash are provided
-Electric fireplace
-Smart TV
-Smart Lock Entry
Apartment 4:
-1 Bedroom with queen bed
-1 sleeper sofa that folds to twin futon
-Dining area with table for 4
-Full kitchen
-Full bathroom with tub/shower combo
-Shampoo, conditioner, and body wash are provided
-Smart Lock Entry
Apartment 5:
1 Bedroom with queen bed
-1 sleeper sofa that folds to queen futon
-Dining area with table for 4
-Full kitchen
-Full bathroom with tub/shower combo
-Shampoo, conditioner, and body wash are provided
-Smart Lock Entry
Apartment 6:
1 Bedroom with queen bed
-1 queen air mattress
-Dining area with table for 4
-Full kitchen
-Full bathroom with tub/shower combo
-Shampoo, conditioner, and body wash are provided
-Smart Lock Entry
Please note: Due to the historic nature of the building, there is no ramp or elevator access. Guests should be prepared to access their units using stairs.
Listing Interaction:
Once you reserve your stay you will received information regarding the next steps including: rental agreement, photo ID requirement, and access to our guest portal. Your host will be available throughout the booking process and during your stay via messaging and texting.
Neighborhood:
There is so much to do and see right outside your door! The Aurora is located in a prime spot to experience everything that Detroit has to offer! Grab a coffee, cocktail, snack or other essentials at the Bodega Market just a few blocks a way. Head down Erksine St. to to explore all of the award winning bars, restaurants and shops that the Brush Park and Midtown neighborhoods have to offer. Walk over to Comerica Park, Ford Field, or Little Caesar’s Arena to catch a game or concert!
Walk to...
*Little Caesar’s Arena .5 miles
*Comerica Park. .5 miles
*Ford Field .5 miles
*Fox Theater .8 miles
*Masonic Temple .7 miles
*Eastern Market. .7 miles
*Midtown .3 miles
*DMC Hospital .6 miles
*Whole Foods .4 miles
*Detroit Institute of Arts. 1.1 miles
*Wayne State University .3 miles
*Campus Martius 1.2 miles
The booming Brush Park area is continuing to grow, so there will most likely be construction nearby; however, the construction noise is minimal from within the Aurora. We hope you’re excited as we are to see the area thrive!
Transit:
The public transit options near the Aurora include the following:
Bus: The nearest bus stop is the Woodward & Watson stop, which is about a 5-minute walk away. Several bus routes, including Route 53, Route 450, and Route 460, stop at this location.
QLINE: The QLINE is a streetcar system that runs along Woodward Ave. The nearest QLINE station to the Aurora is the Ferry Street Station, which is approximately a 10-minute walk away.
MoGo: MoGo is a bike-sharing program in Detroit, with several bike stations located throughout the city. The nearest MoGo station is the Forest & Woodward station, which is approximately a 5-minute walk away.
Ride-sharing services: Ride-sharing services like Uber and Lyft are also widely available in Detroit, and can be accessed from anywhere in the city.
Overall, there are several public transit options near the Aurora, making it easy to get around the city without a car.
Notes:This listing is for the ENTIRE Aurora Building (excluding unit 3 through June 2023).
Check in/Check out
Check in is at 4pm and you will be sent a unique door code prior to your arrival. Check out is at 10am. There are no exceptions unless arrangements have been made at the time of the booking and are taken on a case by case basis. Additionally, there will be an additional $20/hr fee for every hour after checkout time.
Occupancy
The guest who booked the unit must be present at check in. The total number of guests in your reservation applies to anyone staying overnight. Reservations with more guests than what was booked for will either be charged for the additional number of guests at that time, or your booking will be canceled immediately without refund. All guests staying on the property must submit a copy of their photo ID to host via email and sign a rental agreement prior to check in.
Gatherings
While we want our guests to have a wonderful time during their stay in Detroit, we strongly enforce a “No Party” policy. Reservations that intend to have loud music, heavy drinking or excessive noise will not be allowed and will be canceled immediately without refund.
Quiet Hours
Quiet hours are from 11pm-8am. We appreciate you respecting our neighbors. There are non-recording noise detectors within the unit that will alert the host if the set threshold is exceeded. If noise becomes an issue during your reservation, we will ask once for things to quiet down and will escalate to resolve the issue as necessary beyond that.
Smoking
Smoking of any kind, including vaping, is not allowed in the unit. There will be a minimum $250 penalty fee if it is determined that there was smoking in your unit during your stay.
Minimum Age
The minimum age of guests booking the unit is 21+ years.
Damage and Incidentals
Please treat our unit as if it were your own and leave the space as you found it. You, as the booking guest, are responsible for any incidentals, damage or missing items caused by yourself or any one of your guests accessing the listing during your stay.
Security
For security purposes there are video recording cameras in the common areas of the building including the front porch, interior stairway landings, and on the building exterior. There are no recording devices within the units.
Rental Agreement must be signed in order to receive check in information. All guests staying at the Aurora must sign a rental agreement and provide host with a photo copy of a valid ID. Guest who creates the reservation will provide host with email addresses and names of all guests staying who will also be required to sign a rental agreement that will be sent via email. Refusal to sign rental agreement will result in cancellation of reservation with no refund.

The Aurora Detroit Building is located in Brush Park. The Aurora Detroit Building provides accommodation, featuring Air Conditioner, Bedding/Linens, Child Friendly, among other amenities. This Apartment features Air Conditioner, Bedding/Linens, Child Friendly, to make your stay a comfortable one.

The Aurora Detroit Building has 16 Bedrooms , 12 Bathrooms, and max occupancy of 21 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated Apartment because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this Apartment, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. Apartment has a friendly neighborhood, and the Brush Park has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the Apartment in Brush Park, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.