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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
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Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 40 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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South Bend, IN
  • Rum Village Park
    6 min drive
  • Four Winds Casino South Bend
    6 min drive
  • Studebaker National Museum
    7 min drive
  • South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.)
    14 min drive

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About the area

South Bend

Heart of South Bend.Within 3 miles (5 km) of this South Bend cottage, you'll find Rum Village Park and Four Winds Casino South Bend. The Drop Comedy Club and Stanley Coveleski Field are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Four Winds Casino South Bend - 6 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Studebaker National Museum - 7 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Century Center Convention Center - 8 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Notre Dame Stadium - 12 min drive - 9.4 km
  • University of Notre Dame - 14 min drive - 11.3 km

Getting around

  • South Bend Station - 10 min drive
  • South Bend Intl. Airport (SBN) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Historic property is a comfortable, peaceful, and safe place to stay.

Small cottage 20 x 24 on historic site south of South Bend , Indiana, 10 minutes to Notre Dame. Amazing property with back wooded area. Newly installed high speed internet service makes for a great getaway to relax while bringing work with you. The old Rupel Estate, Chippewa Hill, sits on the edge of the South Bend rural and urban divide. The property has won awards for historic preservation. Wooded area surrounds the property and wildlife abounds in the area. A deer or a wild turkey may visit the backyard. The main home was built in 1875 during the post civil war era. Behind the white rail fence which outlines the property, a small cottage sits on the east side of the estate and sleeps 2-4. The cottage has a new roof, new windows, and a new air conditioner. A newly carpeted cottage with double bed (with new Serta Comfort Mattress) sleeps 1-2, one new Lazy-Boy fold out double sofa bed sleeps 1-2, new fully equipped oak kitchenette with new tile provides for preparing meals , one bath with shower contains necessities, and a newly carpeted utility room with washer and dryer are available for renters use. Disinfectants Lysol and Clorox products are used for cleaning all kitchenware, bathroom, and laundry items. A wooden deck is available for renter’s use. All silverware, glassware, dishes, serving utensils, cooking utensils, coffee-maker, microwave, refrigerator, small stove and oven, are available.

Cottage is in a country setting with wooden deck, patio furniture, and grill. Patio furniture is surrounded by floral borders. Private off street drive and parking spot is available. Cottage is located in a safe neighborhood, situated close to parks and in close proximity to shopping areas. The cottage is 4.5 miles from Notre Dame University, 4.8 miles to Saint Mary’s College, 6.5 miles to Bethel University, 3.6 miles to Indiana University South Bend, 5 miles to Potawatomi Zoo, 1.3 miles to Rum Village Aerial Park and hiking trails, 2.9 miles to Century Center, 2.9 miles to Morris Performing Art Center, 2.5 miles to 4 Winds Casino, 2.7 miles to Four Winds Field South Bend Cub’s Minor League Baseball Team Park, 4.0 miles to Leeper Park with historic Studebaker fountain, 3.8 miles to South Bend’s new #1 rated Howard Park with skating facilities, Public House Restaurant, and a South Bend Chocolate Café & Brewery etc. Close shopping plazas include Dollar Store, Wal-Mart, Meijer’s, Martin’s Supermarket, Wild Crab Cajun Seafood & Bar, Kroger’s, Target, Kohl’s, Lowe’s, Menards etc. Local eateries are Chipotle, Texas Roadhouse, Copper Rock Steakhouse, Logan’s Roadhouse, Fiesta Cancun, Wings Etc., Paneras, Logan’s Steak House, Maxi’s Steak House, Subway, South Bend Chocolate Café, Historic Tippecanoe Restaurant etc.

Property manager

Joe Schultz & Faith Schultz

Languages

English

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing and snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Paper towels
  • Electric kettle
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Towels provided
  • Shampoo

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Books
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Furnished balcony/patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the river
  • In the city center
  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Kayaking nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1 sq ft (0 sq m)
  • Property does not allow children

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 12

Check-out

Check-out before 12:00 PM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • This property does not allow children.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Historic Property is a Comfortable Peaceful Place to Stay
Historic property is a comfortable peaceful place to stay.

Historic property is a comfortable, peaceful, and safe place to stay. Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 65 out of 67 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 67 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 67 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

judy g.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great little cottage!
There for a football game.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

CARLEEN N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Goldilocks...
The grounds where the cottage sits are wonderful - full of trees, flowers and Wild Turkeys!! We enjoyed having our coffee outside on the porch. The location is central to Notre Dame as well as restaurants/shopping. Cute little touches inside that gave it a "homey" feel! Plenty of linens; the washer and dryer are a really nice amenity. Our only issue and the reason we didn't give it an overall rating of Excellent revolved around the sleeping accommodations; not the bed itself, but the mattress - it did not make for a restful night and we were there for 3. We would definitely book again if we knew we were going to get good Zzzzzzzzz, thanx!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mario B.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alfred C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect cozy country cottage!
Beautiful and charming, private cottage next to the woods but very convenient to South Bend. Check-in was a breeze, the owners were extremely responsive any time I had questions. Upon arrival, I was greeted by fresh flowers and a plate of delicious, individually-wrapped cookies and brownies. Charming, well-chosen decor, and all of the amenities I needed to cook meals when I wasn't dining out with family. The cottage is a fair distance away from the host's house, and from another cottage on the property, so it's nicely private. It's near the garage and driveway, so unloading from parking in the driveway is quick and convenient. Everything was spotlessly clean and charming - a beautiful refuge. WiFi was fast and flawless. Faith and Joe are excellent hosts, and this beautiful cottage was exactly the refuge I needed while in the area to visit family!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Phil C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Oasis
The cottage was exactly as advertised. Very clean and comfortable. The hosts were very pleasant. This location was perfect for my trip. I was there for 3 weeks and would absolutely stay there again. Thank you for the baked goods.
Stayed 21 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joyce C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxfull
My husband and I had a very relaxing time at this historical cabin. It was perfect for what we needed and we slept really good. There was an issue with the shower head and when letting them know, they were right on it and the issue was resolved. We will come back the next time we visit family. I would highly recommend this place to stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy
Very nice stay. Very small but cozy. It had personal touches from the owners. Enjoyed the deer coming up and eating apples from the tree. Houses were nearby but you didn't really notice when you were inside. Landscape was adorable. We enjoyed our stay very much.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Morag L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Notredamn
Very cute and cozy cottage, very clean. Came in for a notredamn game, perfect location. The fresh flowers and cookies were a perfect touch. Thankyou
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location well appointed and excellent hosts! Would certainly stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adam B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy spot great for a weekend getaway
My wife and I really enjoyed our stay at this cottage! We were greeted with some delicious sugar cookies (wife wants the recipe!) and fresh flowers upon check-in. We had a great time enjoying our morning coffee on the patio out back. It was very quiet and peaceful, so we slept great, too! The place is well-maintained and just the right size for a couple coming into town for a college football game :)
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

William Q.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cool cabin
Great location close to dining and shopping. Easy access to US 20, US31 and I80. Roughly 20 minutes to Notre Dame. Everything you need in the cabin. Faith and Joe are great hosts!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nora O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Cottage
Loved staying here for a second time. Not too far from Notre Dame campus and had everything we need. Great hosts and beautiful grounds. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Steven J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ants.
Clean but, they have a ant problem in the bathroom. We also saw a few on the kitchen counter.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed at this property many times during my son’s tenure at Notre Dame. Fitting that I rented during graduation weekend. Hopefully will return for a football game in the future
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cindy D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Charming
We would love to revisit this stay this lovely cabin. It was clean, private, quiet and cozy.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eduardo P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful short stay
We had a wonderful night’s sleep! Great place and friendly hosts!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ann Marie W., Belleair

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for our needs
The cottage was a perfect fit for our needs. Joe and Faith went above and beyond. We will definitely look to staying here again as we travel back to South Bend to be with family.
Stayed 39 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

thomas m.

Liked: Cleanliness
ALWAYS THE BEST
QUAINT AND CLOSE TO ALL. MY GO TO PLACE IN SOUTH BEND
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Frank, Fallston

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The cottage was exactly as advertised: Clean, comfortable and conveniently located. We will stay here again when in the area!

10/10 Excellent

Laurie O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy cottage plus cookies!
We enjoyed our stay. The location of the cottage was perfect for visiting Notre Dame and we were pleasantly surprised with homemade cookies when we arrived. The hosts are very responsive and were helpful with suggestions of the area. Very nice experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Aryeh G.

Liked: Cleanliness
NIce cozy cottage
Nice cozy cottage
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robert B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location.
Everything was great. Loved the cookies and fresh flowers.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dong C.

Liked: Cleanliness
A quiet and pleasant stay
The cottage is amazingly clean and cozy. It is in a very beautiful property and very quiet at night. It is also close to a shopping center. Fee coffee, etc. We will come back for sure.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet Getaway
I stayed for ten days in July and really enjoyed the place. It's out of the way but not far from restaurants and shopping, and the hosts are great! I'd definitely book it the next time I need a place to stay in South Bend!
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nora O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful place to stay!
We really enjoyed the two nights we stayed at this beautiful cottage. It is exactly as described and has everything you need. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022