My wife, 2 children (tween & teen), our dog, and myself all stayed for 3 nights. If you want to be close to Comerica Park, Ford Field, the Fox Theater, Little Ceasars Arena, etc. then this is the place for you. Basically 2 blocks to any of those. You absolutely can not beat the location.
The basement studio apartment is great. Way bigger than a hotel room, plus you get a full kitchen. There's also a laundry and gym room down there that you can use. He has the basement of a huge house divided out nicely so there's a door from the street that gets you into the basement and then a seperated apartment with a locking door as well.
The house is a whole other story in itself. I don't want to spoil the surprise, but trust me when I say it's incredible. If you love old architecture and history the way we do, you're going to be amazed.
The host was very friendly and accomodating.
We have found our new go to place when we visit Detroit. I can't wait to stay again.