Furnished homes in The Villages

What "The Villages" means

The Villages is the name Detroiters use for a family of historic neighborhoods on the city's east side: Indian Village, West Village, Islandview Village, Little Village and East English Village. They are known for tree-lined streets, early 20th century architecture, neighborhood associations and a strong sense of community, and they sit close to downtown, Eastern Market, Belle Isle and the Detroit riverfront.

Each one has its own character. Our places here vary in size and layout, so tell us what you need and we'll say what fits.

The five Villages

Indian Village

One of Detroit's best-known historic districts, listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1972. Its large early 20th century houses were designed by well-known architects including Albert Kahn, along streets lined with mature trees.

West Village

A neighborhood just west of Indian Village, with Queen Anne, Tudor and Colonial Revival houses and apartment buildings from the early 1900s, and shops, coffee and restaurants nearby along Kercheval Avenue.

Islandview Village

A residential neighborhood toward the river, within reach of Belle Isle, the Detroit Riverwalk and Eastern Market.

Little Village

A small area that has become an arts and culture district, with galleries and creative spaces around McClellan and Kercheval.

East English Village

A residential neighborhood in southeast Detroit near the Grosse Pointe border, known for its Tudor-style homes and tree-lined blocks.

Why stay in The Villages

• A residential feel, about two miles from downtown as the crow flies, with Eastern Market and the riverfront close by
• Historic homes and tree-lined streets
• Local coffee, galleries and restaurants, especially along Kercheval Avenue
• Many places have a dedicated workspace and Wi-Fi
• Parking, laundry and stairs vary by home, and length of stay varies by home