White Lotus Retreat — An Immersive Smart Home

Welcome to White Lotus Retreat, a magical hideaway just 15 min from Detroit. This immersive smart home is more than a place to sleep, each Alexa-enabled room tells its own story with interactive surprises throughout. Hand-crafted with big hearts and engineering minds, it’s perfect for families, friend groups, and creative teams, with a hidden secret room waiting to be discovered! Come explore Metro Detroit, then return to a stay that feels like part of the adventure! The space ** Nature‑themed, Interactive rooms ** —— Japanese Tea Room —— A flexible couch un‑stacks into a sitting circle of cushions so you can experience the grounding, communal effects the Japanese pioneered. Guests can mix their own aromatherapy blends using an oil diffuser and provided recipes and enjoy a curated tea set that creates a communal space for conversation, mindfulness, or games. —— Cloud Room —— Ascend the stairs into a tranquil world of mossy rock walls and trees where light‑up clouds float above you. The clouds and adjustable “sunlight” respond to your music and hidden triggers, turning the room into a living art installation. —— Jungle Room —— descend into a fully enclosed space crowned by a sculpted tree whose branches and vines come alive through responsive lighting. There’s ample open space to exercise, dance or connect; a fold‑out table doubles as a ping‑pong surface, poker table or board‑game arena. —— Full of Surprises —— Throughout the home you’ll find easter eggs and smart‑home lighting effects that invite exploration. Every space is thoughtfully curated to spark curiosity and connection rather than simply provide decor. —— Private movie theatre —— Enjoy movie nights on a projector with surround sound. —— Game collection —— poker set, thoughtful board games, and fold‑out ping‑pong table for friendly competitions indoors. —— Small gym —— treadmill, adjustable free weights, bench and resistance bands for staying active. —— Secret interactive room —— Tucked away for adventurous guests to discover. —— Outdoor living —— The large fenced back yard features a table with chairs, gas grill and an arsenal of yard games— Cornhole, KanJam, bocce ball, frisbee and more. It’s a great space for summer barbecues or stargazing. When you need fresh air, you can also explore Royal Oak’s parks and green spaces; Starr Jaycee Park hosts summer concerts, community festivals and winter ice skating, while the nearby trail network leads into woods and playgrounds. —— Ready to Wow your Group? —— We’ve built this house from the heart, every detail designed to bring you and your group closer together! If you’re searching for an unforgettable, interactive retreat that blends art, nature and technology, book now to secure your dates. We look forward to hosting you and helping you discover all the hidden surprises our home has to offer! Your Loving Hosts, Kristyn & John —— AVAILABLE UPGRADES —— 1) Early Check-in or Late Check-out 2) Hosting more than the 8 max allowed guests? With special approval, you can host up to 20 people for your event. Whether it’s a small celebration, dinner party, or private gathering, we’ll help bring your vision to life! Pricing is flexible based on the size & nature of the event! PLEASE NOTE: All events require strict case-by-case approval to ensure we maintain the perfect atmosphere for everyone and not upset the neighbors. Unapproved events will incur a $300 fee. Guest access We use a smart lock for convenience and managing access. We give guests their personal code a couple days before checkin.