Historic property is a comfortable, peaceful, and safe place to stay.
About this cottage rental
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.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
TV
Garden
Family friendly
Map of South Bend, IN
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Reasons to book
People love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen / Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more
$$$$
Reviews
5.0/5.0
Outstanding(61 Reviews)
5.0
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.
5.0
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
5.0
Great location well appointed and excellent hosts! Would certainly stay again.
5.0
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 :)
5.0
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!
4.0
Clean but, they have a ant problem in the bathroom. We also saw a few on the kitchen counter.
5.0
We would love to revisit this stay this lovely cabin. It was clean, private, quiet and cozy.
5.0
We had a wonderful night’s sleep! Great place and friendly hosts!
5.0
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.
5.0
QUAINT AND CLOSE TO ALL. MY GO TO PLACE IN SOUTH BEND
5.0
The cottage was exactly as advertised: Clean, comfortable and conveniently located. We will stay here again when in the area!
5.0
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!
5.0
Nice cozy cottage
5.0
Everything was great. Loved the cookies and fresh flowers.
5.0
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.
5.0
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!
5.0
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!
5.0
Cozy
It was a great visit. Close to town, while also being a quiet retreat. Thank you
5.0
Historic Charm!
My son and I really loved our stay at this historic property! The owners are extremely helpful and caring; they even offered to assist me with a ride issue I had from the airport. They go above and beyond. The grounds are lush and decorated for the season. All the comforts of home are in the cabin. The bonus?? The scrumptous, homemade cookies left for the guests! Beautiful place with historic charm!
5.0
Can’t say enough about how cozy and clean the cottage was. The sitting area outback was an incredible place to sit and relax and enjoy the beautiful flowers. You truly felt you were way out in the country. This truly was a wonderful place to stay.
5.0
Cute & Cozy
Can’t say enough about how cozy and clean the cottage was. The sitting area outback was an incredible place to sit and relax and enjoy the beautiful flowers. You truly felt you were way out in the country. This truly was a wonderful place to stay.
5.0
Very welcoming and the hosts are gracious and accommodating. What a great find and wonderful place to stay in the South Bend area. We enjoyed our stay and the place is just the retreat we were seeking
5.0
We had a family reunion to go to in South Michigan but wanted to play a little poker at the casino for a couple of nights at Four Winds South Bend. This cottage was a perfect location for both. The host welcomed us with some pastries and the cottage is "really cute" according to my wife;) We grilled some steaks on the grill and enjoyed the very well manicured back yard and flower gardens. We also strolled down to the Studebaker Brewing Company and it had great food. However, I am an architecture buff and like old homes of with the cottage is an historic home; but the Studebaker facility was impressive. There is also a Studebaker Museum that we did not have a chance to visit and that sounds like a great reason to come back soon. I know another review noted the small bed (and it is) so if that is an issue, may want to bring a blow up mattress with you. I highly recommend this cottage!!
5.0
Great Cottage near the Poker Room
We had a family reunion to go to in South Michigan but wanted to play a little poker at the casino for a couple of nights at Four Winds South Bend. This cottage was a perfect location for both. The host welcomed us with some pastries and the cottage is "really cute" according to my wife;) We grilled some steaks on the grill and enjoyed the very well manicured back yard and flower gardens. We also strolled down to the Studebaker Brewing Company and it had great food. However, I am an architecture buff and like old homes of with the cottage is an historic home; but the Studebaker facility was impressive. There is also a Studebaker Museum that we did not have a chance to visit and that sounds like a great reason to come back soon. I know another review noted the small bed (and it is) so if that is an issue, may want to bring a blow up mattress with you. I highly recommend this cottage!!
5.0
Peaceful and Relaxing
Very welcoming and the hosts are gracious and accommodating. What a great find and wonderful place to stay in the South Bend area. We enjoyed our stay and the place is just the retreat we were seeking
5.0
Wonderful
Warm and cozy that offers the peace and quiet needed after a stressful day at work.
5.0
The perfect place to unwind
I travel for work as an RN usually in infection prevention, as most can imagine the past few years the stress of the job has increased 10 fold. I wanted somewhere to go that offered a home like feel to Truly be able to relax and melt away the stress at the end of the day. This place is cozy, quiet and has all the amenities plus some (fresh cookies). The hosts have been incredible.
5.0
Peace and Quiet @ Beautiful Location
Clean cozy cottage, great location for hiking and dinning, wonderful hosts left me feeling rested relaxed and happy. Will definitely look at for a summer stay.Thank you Faith and Joe.
5.0
Clean and cozy. Wonderful cottage on beautiful property. A very enjoyable stay and we’ll definitely be back. Thanks so much for your hospitality.
5.0
Excellent Experience
Clean and cozy. Wonderful cottage on beautiful property. A very enjoyable stay and we’ll definitely be back. Thanks so much for your hospitality.
5.0
Perfect stay!
My wife and I stayed at the cottage instead of paying excessive prices for a hotel room. The cottage was clean, quiet, and cozy. It had everything we needed for a great weekend in South Bend.
5.0
A Must Stay!
This place exceeded our expectations. It's the cutest cottage and the host and hostess we're so hospitable. We came in town for a Notre Dame game and it was very easy to find an uber. We couldn't have asked for a better experience. Thank you, thank you!
5.0
My wife and I stayed here for a week for our honeymoon. The stay was fantastic.
The cottage was cozy, comfortable, and clean. It was pleasant enough to just stay home all day and close enough to the city to plan many activities and adventures. There was a power outage due to a storm, and Joe was incredibly helpful and went out of his way to make sure we were okay. At the start of our stay, we were met with a vase of fresh flowers from the garden and delicious cookies.
Both Faith and Joe were lovely neighbors and we had pleasant conversations with them about the history of the cottage and the property along with the city. We would highly recommend South Bend as a vacation spot, and this cottage as the place to stay. This was the nicest lodging my partner or I have ever experienced, and we plan to return as soon as we can.
5.0
My wife and I stayed here for a week for our honeymoon. The stay was fantastic. The cottage was cozy, comfortable, and clean. It was pleasant enough to just stay home all day and close enough to the city to plan many activities and adventures. There was a power outage due to a storm, and Joe was incredibly helpful and went out of his way to make sure we were okay. At the start of our stay, we were met with a vase of fresh flowers from the garden and delicious cookies.Both Faith and Joe were lovely neighbors and we had pleasant conversations with them about the history of the cottage and the property along with the city. We would highly recommend South Bend as a vacation spot, and this cottage as the place to stay. This was the nicest lodging my partner or I have ever experienced, and we plan to return as soon as we can.
5.0
Honeymooning Bliss
My wife and I stayed here for a week for our honeymoon. The stay was fantastic.
The cottage was cozy, comfortable, and clean. It was pleasant enough to just stay home all day and close enough to the city to plan many activities and adventures. There was a power outage due to a storm, and Joe was incredibly helpful and went out of his way to make sure we were okay. At the start of our stay, we were met with a vase of fresh flowers from the garden and delicious cookies.
Both Faith and Joe were lovely neighbors and we had pleasant conversations with them about the history of the cottage and the property along with the city. We would highly recommend South Bend as a vacation spot, and this cottage as the place to stay. This was the nicest lodging my partner or I have ever experienced, and we plan to return as soon as we can.
5.0
Peace and Quiet
I thoroughly enjoyed my stay here. The property is peaceful and absolutely beautiful. The owners are extremely helpful and welcoming!
5.0
Comfortable cabin cottage, Close to shopping, Not far from Notre Dame. We had lunch in the backyard which was nice. Coffee was a huge plus. Washed some dirty clothes before going home. Plenty of towels and linens. Felt very safe. Bed kinda small so wife and I split up for the night. Not a tragedy. I will be back.
5.0
Everything was as described. Perfect location for a Notre Dame game. Only suggestion would be to upgrade to a queen bed but other than that everything was great. Would stay here again for sure
5.0
Would stay here again
Everything was as described. Perfect location for a Notre Dame game. Only suggestion would be to upgrade to a queen bed but other than that everything was great. Would stay here again for sure
5.0
Lovely Comfortable Stay
Perfect for my wife and me. Joe and Faith were awesome hosts. Their gardens were beautiful and the treats they left were delicious. The cottage had a nice patio and we ate breakfast there each morning. The kitchen was well stocked.
A trip into downtown South Bend was super easy.
FAQs
How much does this cottage cost compared to others in South Bend?
The average price for a rental in South Bend is $302 per night. This rental is $152 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this cottage?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Historic property is a comfortable, peaceful, and safe place to stay.. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this cottage?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this cottage. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Historic property is a comfortable, peaceful, and safe place to stay. pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this cottage is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Historic property is a comfortable, peaceful, and safe place to stay.?
We found 9 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, and laundry.
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