Sisters turn 19th century Detroit mansion into luxury bed and breakfast

Together, Roderica and Francina James own The Cochrane House, a luxury bed and breakfast in Brush Park, just north of Downtown Detroit.

[@meanQueen1215]

This is a great idea and I love this for them! We have enough boutiques-glad to see some sisters branching out into other industries

[@melissareid640]

This is how communities get better!! 💝🙏💝 Congratulations and Beautiful job ladies!

[@iamkesha.]

Yep! It is! I wanted to do that to row homes in Baltimore years ago but I had to let that go.

[@marjorjorietillman856]

The Cochrane House bed and breakfast is ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL!! If I’m in that neck of the woods, I would love to stay there!! I hope more women like them catch that same vision and do it in their city. You guys are so beautiful; therefore, look out for each other. Because I’ve seen successful women like you guys, who are targeted by men who will wipe you out, by claiming they love you and want to become your manager. Remember Mary J, Wendy Williams, Sherri Shepherd, and too many that aren’t famous as well. God Bless you guys!

[@brucebeamon5460]

Well GO ON SISTERS Much CONTINUED SUCCESS !

[@katrinawilson7271]

Your Airbnb is absolutely beautiful and I am so proud of you ladies. God bless you both.

[@fminem785]

Oh wow! I want to see more of this place! it looks amazing !! Fellow Detroiter!

[@LifingWithDesi]

Absolutely beautiful ladies! ❤ I am so inspired! I am adding a visit to the Cochrane House on my list!

[@sybrinatate9182]

Me too!

[@galaxyandstars9084]

Oh wow that’s place is beautiful wishing them the best

[@shirley9209]

"The reason why people don't recognize Opportunity because it goes around wearing overalls and looking like hard work". You've done more than your "JOB", You stuck together, You were there for each other, and You both look up to your MOTHER. She could not have a better view from where she sitting. I'm partial too girls I'm proud of you. Detroit's my HOME.

[@Krystal_Kitty7]

Really gorgeous building 💖💖💖 I'm glad your mother got to pass away peacefully knowing her daughters were taken care of, that's all that matters when you're a parent 💖

[@Seabasstien]

As a native Detroiter I feel the Love this is wonderful Ladies!! I miss my hometown.

[@lavenderblu253]

Beautiful Place, and such Beautiful Sisters ❤️❤️

[@Charles-zf6lk]

I’m an old graduate of Cooley high 72. I now reside in Houston for the last 41yrs. WOW 🤩 love hearing your story from two beautiful ladies! You make an old man wish for younger days!!! 👍🏼👍🏼😉

[@mz.kjones9531]

Great Job ladies it looks absolutely gorgeous !!!! I am inspired by your story!!! God bless you with long life ! Health and wealth!!! 🙏🏾💐💐

[@madonnaclark4074]

Beautiful sisterly bond and business partner. Two inspiring young women.

[@xPROGNOSISx]

This is amazing! Congrats ladies.

[@alicegauteng2358]

That's great! I know their mum is looking down at them and smiling 💖

[@jaquelyncalmes6909]

Beautiful Sisters!! Beautiful B&B!! Congratulations Beautiful Queens!!🙏❤️

[@LFetterman7903]

Omg! What an amazing, gorgeous renovation! It just shines! I was born in the burbs, but I’ve lived in Detroit, in East English Village for nearly forty years! I would love to stay at The Cochran House! I wish you much fun and SUCCESS!

[@saygoodnight5103]

Elegant yet warm and inviting. Great job ladies!

[@Lissa11638]

AWESOME story!! So very inspiring..I have put ' The Cochran House' on my bucket list👍

[@terriupchurch3487]

They are awesome!! I'm so very proud and very happy for these very blessed and very beautiful inspirational business women!!! Black Girl's Magic & You Young Sistar🌟Queen's👑 Rock!! Continue being phenomenal women!!! Peace & Blessings Everyone!!🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@melissareid640]

What a beautiful story. Her design is beautiful. 💝🙏💝 prayers for you and your family. May your mother rest in paradise 💝🙏💝

[@RTECAKETV]

Wow this is definitely a place I will be visiting when in Detroit. I'm so happy their mom got to see it before she passed, this is just the beginning to a beautiful empire that they will be building 🤗💜🙏🏾

[@mrmrssherman]

My wife and I had an amazing time. We will go back again. Yes you are family now. The house is amazing the owners are even more amazing and the hospitality is above and beyond. Cheryl and Jawan.

[@marriejames01]

How’s the food?

[@mrmrssherman]

@@marriejames01 the food was amazing. If I could post what breakfast 🥞🥓🧇🧈🍳was like the only word to describe it would be amazing. It tasted so so so so so so so so good. It was so much my wife couldn’t finish it all. The stay was just amazing from start to finish.

[@ladywilson81]

We are part of the family too. We've been there 3 times. The food was excellent. We are looking forward to our next stay.

[@mrmrssherman]

@@ladywilson81 we are going back very soon. To have a great time and enjoy the other rooms. The house is amazing and the staff is amazing. I can’t put it in to words.

[@cindyclairemistretta-dwyer3313]

BEAUTIFUL. Great Job. It's your personality and love that will endure and they will love. Congratulations on your Success.

[@cherylfieldssherman216]

My husband and I stayed there a few months ago and these sisters KNOW how to put together a bed and breakfast!! We thoroughly and completely felt taken care of and our room was meticulously manicured! We will definitely be going back! Thank you ladies for what you do in our city! YOU ROCK!!!❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@kiatyfication]

Yay! Soul Sistahs! Way to go! You have done a beautiful job of renovating your mansion and revitalizing Detroit too.👏😍🌹😀

[@childrenslivesmatter3073]

Those old brick buildings are beautiful.

[@margaritawalls3073]

Awesome... Congratulations

[@iamkesha.]

You go Girls! Beautiful building, beautiful designs, beautiful personalities! I said the same thing before they said it about their mom. She’s proud! Good luck.

[@kitterglitter7777]

Omgosh its so beautiful. Id love to see this happen to more of the absolutely gorgeous homes in Detroit. Its so sad to see them in ruins and picturing what they could be. These sister really are giving the city the look it was meant to have and they have done a wonderful job

[@monicamackeyt7231]

Simply Beautiful! Great job sisters. I will be sure to swing by your bed& breakfast when I come to Detroit❤️

[@kalexander5114]

I purchased a 100 year old house. I received so many criticism for it. But I have hope for it and simply love it 😊❤️

[@reneedennis2011]

Thank you for this story!

[@vanderson5226]

That's beautiful

[@msbeebea4240]

This is black Excellence! Thank you Ladies ❤️

[@rodentcafeteria]

That's great! Sounds like a great place to stay instead of a hotel, especially when there's some event going on. I hope they have all the success they can stand.

[@twistee8932]

Awesome work ladies

[@mzkittym.5450]

Glad to see to women in business in our community involved in the revival of Detroit.

[@G.W.H.]

Awesome!!! I believe my grandmother had her 75th birthday party there. Thanks for sharing your vision!! Blessings!!!

[@tootsieroll1214]

Beautiful sisters, beautiful mother, beautiful home!

[@NDB82]

I want to visit!

[@noralee6787]

So beautiful and inspiring to so many.. Your Mother would be so proud!! Congratulations ladies, you really are fantastic!! 💯 💜💜

[@ladywilson81]

Get it ladies!!! Me and hubs have stayed there 3 times and have had a wonderful experience each time. It is a great hometown getaway. We are looking forward to our next stay.

[@1985tmc]

That’s so great! The color schemes are nice and I can appreciate the welcoming home setting. It’s perfect for guests coming to Detroit.

[@Bbmangood]

This is what I like positivity these girls are positive bright light for the city of Detroit

[@steeldridge3500]

Fantastic

[@tammymiekow2760]

Oh these ladies give me life..their enthusiasm and belief in what they have done..That makes me want to go there !!!

[@joannesincere6859]

Congratulations...Thank-you for being an inspiration to our community! 🥰

[@lbu9542]

I'm so proud of these sisters. You did an amazing job!

[@3176sue]

Wow. Gorgeous home! What a great story. Would love to stay there some time and get to know you two. So impressive. 👍🏻😊

[@reillymoore3257]

Beautifully done. Come on back Detroit.

[@cherricagray4157]

Great Job Sisters ❣️❣️❣️

[@leresadixon]

Congratulations Ladies I am very proud you guys stay Blessed!

[@Silvia-km8nj]

Amazing place to stay

[@20MAGA24]

So beautiful that their mom was able to be apart.

[@dawn2wells]

A reason to visit way to go! I love this story.

[@lolalassiterwhite1984]

This is awesome!!! Congratulations ladies

[@eugeniawilliams8034]

Beautifully done!

[@bossstatus554]

This is so freakin' awesome!!! I pray God tremendously bless them in their business! Wow!

[@madelinek2417]

Excellent Ladies, we'll done! Thank you

[@oraldinepoellnitz3905]

I'm so excited about this. Congratulations sisters and blessings 🙏

[@avvionstewart7540]

I am so proud !!

[@NaturalMonty]

How wonderful for them!!! God bless your journey~

[@carmennicholson2867]

Very excited and happy for these 2 lovely sisters,! May your business bloom as you do. Sisters, go look for more run down places and transform them in your legacy ! Detroit belongs to you all dont let anyone squeezed the African Americans out. A part of the pie blongs to you all!!.BLESSINGS TO YOU BOTH!

[@RoyalTea70]

Amen Well Spoken!

[@wildfiregirl1556]

Beautiful. Blessings.

[@michellejackson9576]

It's a beautiful bed & breakfast location .

[@RH-ub4bm]

Will definitely stay there when I visit Detroit!! Do you guys have a website?

[@patriciamharris5664]

Well done!!! Awedomw Jo ! Proud of my Sisters! 🙏💜👍

[@bonniepeele1504]

So proud of you ladies. Congratulations.🙏🙏💙💙💃💃

[@claudiajones356]

I'm so delighted to see this . keep up the good work ladies

[@patriciaschuster1371]

Too bad I live in Pittsburgh. This sounds like it's so much fun. Blessing on them!

[@p52893]

These Gals have soo much class.

[@patriciamontagne1470]

Oh I just love beautiful old historical old homes. Since I love history, I look up the year the house was built, just to find out what was going on that year. You would be surprise the information what you can find. Interesting isn't it?

[@nadinewilliams7610]

An absolute jewel 💒⛪️🏠

[@AFEIDIAVE]

I love it!!! You go girls!!!!

[@DRAFTitUP]

Congratulations sisters 😍😍

[@JoyFay]

Their mom did a great job, the sisters are brilliant and their bed and breakfast is beautiful.

[@jones2277]

i'm so proud of you two! great work, ladies! keep up the good work. follow your dreams!

[@celiachadwick5099]

Your mom is still helping from the other side ❤️❤️❤️

[@renatamitchell519]

Congratulations sisters 🥳 may GOD continue to bless you 🙏. Mom is smiling on you 😇

[@limitone9564]

I'd like to know the HOW did they do it?

[@micheleotero1516]

Congratulations

[@lindasimons691]

A beautiful place.

[@joycewilliams9801]

I really love your place....👍🏽..... hopefully l can enjoy staying there one day.....GOOD JOB LADIES YOU ARE SUCH A WONDERFUL INSPIRATION.....LORD WATCH

[@dhappy1234]

Detroit is beautiful most city's that are 80 percent black get a bad rap but Detroit is very very beautiful

[@msbrown763]

ELEGANT!

[@NotfromDetroit]

Many blessing to my sisters and if I ever visit Detroit I will patronize your bed & breakfast!

[@Rocioslane]

My goodness, I needed this this morning 🙏🏼❤️

[@sandrarose3366]

Very nice can't wait to visit Detroit.

[@kathleenking47]

GOOD NEWS out of Detroit😊

[@justicewillprevail1106]

Wow.. it looks so nice

[@leahneal6981]

Wonderful so proud of you guys

[@RoyalTea70]

Wonder Sisters So Proud of you Ladies

[@sharieemorris9868]

Beautiful! God Bless you both…

[@Octavia937]

I love this soooo much for them, I wouldn’t mind staying there one day.

[@HoneySuckle123]

I needed this motivation🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@banzy5387]

Awesome…Congratulations 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@fireupyourheartfortruth]

Beautiful Renovation:). Great Job!

[@c1peewee]

This will not be on the news everywhere.. if this was not on KZbin I wouldn’t have known

[@tisharose7630]

This is great! Much success sisters!