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Living area
Private kitchen
Interior
Bathroom

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 40.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

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South Bend, IN
  • Four Winds Casino South Bend
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Notre Dame Stadium
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • University of Notre Dame
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Only bedroom

1 Double Bed and 1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Only bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

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
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 12
Check out before 12:00 PM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Must park in designated parking area. Limit 2 cars per rental day.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

South Bend

Located in South Bend, this cottage is in the city centre and on a river. The Drop Comedy Club and Studebaker National Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Leeper Park Tennis Center and Warren Golf Course. South Bend Chocolate Factory and Kennedy Park are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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South Bend, IN

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, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.) - 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

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic property is a comfortable, peaceful, and safe place to stay. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Historic property is a comfortable, peaceful, and safe place to stay.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic property is a comfortable, peaceful, and safe place to stay.?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

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

Located in the heart of South Bend, this cottage is within 3 miles (5 km) of Rum Village Park, Four Winds Casino South Bend and The Drop Comedy Club. Four Winds Field is 3.1 mi (4.9 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 67 out of 69 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 69 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 69 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 69 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 69 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Robert T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great little getaway close to Notre Dame
Was a great little cottage provide us us with everything we needed for our short stay for the Notre Dame game
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allan H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Experience
Cozy and comfortable cottage. Was perfect for our needs. Good, convenient location, and very private.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

judy g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great little cottage!
There for a football game.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

CARLEEN N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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

Joshua P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quaint and Charming
A lovely little cottage that is well-maintained and accentuated with small personal touches like fresh flowers, cookies, and bottles of water. The bed was quite comfy. Fair warning: if you're on the taller/broader side (I'm 6'4, 250lbs), make sure you keep your head and shoulders tucked in while moving around at first. Took a few knocks here and there being careless, but that is no fault of the property or its owners! 10/10 would stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Phil C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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

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

10/10 Excellent

Adam B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
NIce cozy cottage
Nice cozy cottage
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robert B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location.
Everything was great. Loved the cookies and fresh flowers.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

About the host

Hosted by Joe Schultz & Faith Schultz

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Faith Schultz is a retired school corporation administrator who filled the position of High Ability Supervisor for high ability children at 16 schools, elementary through high school. Joseph is an artist retired from his own business, Schultz Art Studio, Art Director of South Bend Toy a Milton Bradley subsidiary, and Commercial Art teacher at Ivy Tech. Now he paints mostly in oil and sells and displays his work at Indiana galleries to national buyers. Traveling is one of their hobbies along with gardening, painting, crafting, and spending many hours with their large family.

Why they chose this property

This property is located in the country, but right out of the city. Easy access to both.

What makes this property unique

Safe, peaceful, affordable and quiet are the stand out qualities of this rental.

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests