Beautiful Retreat In The Country

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The front of the house view from the road. Swim pond in the back on the left.

Swim pond. Only 4 feet deep but a fun place to cool off.

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Exceptional

3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6204.4 sq m

Popular amenities

Hot tub
Dryer
Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Parking available

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Buchanan, MI

St. Mary's College
‪23 min drive‬
Notre Dame Stadium
‪24 min drive‬
University of Notre Dame
‪25 min drive‬
South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.)
‪21 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Enjoy outdoor activities or relax by the swim pond and hot tub in this beautiful setting. Nature abounds in this berrien county location. 20 minutes from lake michigan. Visit the local wineries and surrounding lakes and villages, the university of notre dame or the many local eareries. Fresh eggs from the chickens, hiking and biking trails. Everything youll.Need is on site. Come visit the finest harbor country has to offer.

Property manager

Owner / Property Manager

Languages

English

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Pool

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Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Air mattress and pack and play available for those not wanting to share beds. Sleeping on sofas and chairs not allowed.

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

Buchanan

Located in Buchanan, this holiday home is in a rural area. The Tin Shop and South Bend Military Honor Park and Museum are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Lehman's Orchards and University Park Mall. Fernwood Botanical Garden and Nature Preserve and Kennedy Park are also worth visiting. Swimming offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and cycling nearby.

Buchanan, MI

What's nearby

Four Winds Casino South Bend - 21 min drive - 22.5 km
St. Mary's College - 23 min drive - 21.2 km
Studebaker National Museum - 24 min drive - 22.6 km
Notre Dame Stadium - 24 min drive - 23.6 km
University of Notre Dame - 25 min drive - 21.0 km

Getting around

Niles Station - 17 min drive
South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
‪Bob's 19th Hole - ‬11 min drive
‪C'est La Vie Cakes - ‬12 min drive
‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬17 min drive
‪Hacienda Mexican Restaurant - ‬18 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Beautiful Retreat In The Country have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Beautiful Retreat In The Country pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful Retreat In The Country?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful Retreat In The Country?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful Retreat In The Country located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Dayton Wet Prairie Preserve and within 3 miles (5 km) of South Clear Lake and Dayton Lake. Pike Lake is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) away.

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Bill B.

5 Oct 2023

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

Perfect ND football weekend

That was a great place to stay

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Spencer L.

13 Oct 2024

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

Great football weekend stay

Super clean house, fire pit and backyard area is really nice and we really enjoyed it. Thanks for having us!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angie W., Columbia SC USA

6 Nov 2022

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

In town for Notre Dame game

Very easy to rent this property. Enjoyed meeting the hosts and their animals. Easy to get to Chicago 90 mins away & to South Bend 20 mins away. Enjoyed eating in Niles MI 2 nights.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Paul G.

17 Oct 2022

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

Quick week-end get away

Comfortable rural home about 25 minutes from Notre Dame. Lots of animal life on property with woods and fields full of deer. Felt safe and secure ( never locked the door or held the key ) . Would recommend for family or two couples .

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Cesar H.

30 Oct 2019

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

Recommendations

Our stay was very pleasant and the property was beautiful. You got that sense of a country style home and very spacious. A few recommendations though the linens on the beds needed to be laundered didn't appear to be fresh. The towels provided for bathing need to be replaced with new towels. The towels had a very bad odor to them that was very unpleasant and wouldn't wash out. Also had a bit of a problem with knats flying around a lot indoors but assume it was because of the area.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Amber B.

29 June 2019

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

The Perfect Getaway!

We enjoyed our stay at this house! The house was everything we expected and more! The outside was beautiful and picturesque, the interior was very clean and charming! The house was well stocked with supplies and exceeded our expectations! The swim pond and the tiki bar kept the kids entertained for hours. The friendly farm animals were an added bonus! The homeowners went above and beyond to insure we enjoyed our stay. We were greeted with a smile by the owners daughter who was very welcoming and made us feel like we were at home. I highly recommend this property if you are looking for a nice, quiet, relaxing getaway! I cannot wait to book another stay! Thank you so much!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Melissa D.

20 June 2019

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

Perfect Little Getaway

A few of us were looking for a nice place to relax for a few days and this was absolutely perfect! We're already discussing our next trip, hopefully the weather will be much better so we can enjoy the pool.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Brandon L., Lake Villa

2 June 2019

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

Wonderful retreat near South Bend

My family and I stayed at this property and we were extremely pleased at how peaceful and relaxing it was to stay there. Would absolutely stay there again. Highly recommend.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

Kelly G.

17 Sept 2018

We had a really lovely time

We were there for the ND football opener and we were very comfortable here. The farm animals were a bonus

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Victoria B.

15 Sept 2018

Awesome!

The house is beautiful! The kids loved the pond and the animals. They especially loved giving the horses treats and hanging out with Puss. I loved the outdoor covered tiki bar. The kids swam all day and I watched tv outside and made hot dogs on the grill. It was a perfect get a way.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

2/10 Terrible

Johanna J.

29 July 2018

Beautiful place, ugly experience

Overall we had a good time while we stayed in this property. The pool is great. Hot tub in the screened porch is nice although the screen was broken in a corner and we did get some bugs. Cons: 1) Communication with owners was poor. Ann charged us a pet fee even though when we booked in March, the property was pet-friendly and there was no mention of a pet fee. I even emailed prior to booking to verify we could bring a cat (she agreed) yet upon leaving she charged a $50 fee. And upon arrival, Ann asked us to leave our cat in a back porch for the entire time we would be there. She said she was uncomfortable about letting a cat roam freely in her house. That’s not what I signed up for. Had I known this is how she felt I wouldn’t have booked this place. 2) If you feel strongly for your privacy, this might not be the place for you. The owners come in once or twice a day to feed the animals. This is not mentioned in the listing, but Ann will tell you when you first come in so you are warned. Also, there are some WiFi cameras pointed at the pool area. I have no reason to believe they were on, but some folks feel strongly about this yet there is no mention of cameras in the listing. 3) The place is beautiful and well kept. But some areas where the animals are were too dirty for me to feel comfortable bringing my little ones. I love horses but I dared not go into the barn again after the initial tour with Ann. And I would’ve loved to sit on the swing with my kids out on the front porch, but there was a female peacock that hung out on there so the floor was covered in bird poop. 4) Not really 3-Bedroom: We were looking for a 3-BR house as we have two kids that sleep in separate rooms. One of the “bedrooms” is just the open area at the top of the stairs. I didn’t feel comfortable leaving my young child in there as there was a possibility he could stumble out of his bed in the middle of the night, it would be a long way down. 5) There is no mention of this anywhere but there is NO cellphone reception at all. Ann graciously offers her house phone if you want to place any calls, but that doesn’t help with incoming calls you’ll miss. It might not sound important, as if because you’re on vacation you’re not supposed to be picking up calls-but if you’re expecting a call you will miss it. Texts will not come through either. But there’s WiFi on the property so Internet texts such as iMessages will work. So just take note of these few cons & you’ll enjoy your stay!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Merrie W.

21 Apr 2018

Well equipped and spacious

We enjoyed our long Easter weekend stay in the country. It was a nice break in a lovely home and we were very happy to find everything we needed to host a group of 5 "Domers" for Easter dinner. The owners were super helpful and responded quickly to our questions. The setting is beautiful, even in the not-quite-green-yet "Spring" days.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2018

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

chris G.

4 Dec 2017

Beautiful country setting and very hospitable home owners

We loved our stay here. The weather was awful but we liked it so much that we'll be coming back when it's warmer.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne J.

18 Oct 2017

Fun Weekend Stay

My husband and I, two daughters, along with one boyfriend, stayed here while attending a Notre Dame football game. We really enjoyed the country setting, along with seeing the horses and chickens. Wonderful to have fresh eggs for breakfast! The small pool and hot tub looked great, but unfortunately, we didn't have time to use them. Ann was very welcoming to us, and we would definitely stay again!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Laura P.

27 Sept 2017

Wonderful Get Away

We have a lovely weekend here. Our 2 kids loved the animals and the adults loved watching football at the outside bar. The owners were very hospitable. We liked out of town, but South Bend was easy access. We would definitely stay here again!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Raluca B., Roselle, IL

6 Aug 2017

It is even better than it looks in the pictures!

We had a great time here and the owners were awesome! Really relaxing and fun! My son fell in love with all the animals. We surely would like to return soon!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Threasa T.

21 June 2017

Family Vacation

We had a great trip! David and Ann's house is amazing. Perfect for our family. The pool is great and a perfect spot to spend the day. The deck/bar was great! It had everything we needed. The kids enjoyed the pony ride and feeding the chickens. The hot tub was a great way to end the day.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Kristy E.

6 Sept 2016

Perfect getaway home

We stayed at this large home for a girls getaway weekend. It was perfect! The animals were fantastic! Very frendly and fun to hang out with. The hot tub was great after a long day of wine tasting. ;) The owners were very friendly and gave me a wonderful tour of the property. All the girls had a great time and complimented me on the house choice, saying that they were happy that I chose this property for our weekend. Would recommend this place to anyone.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Lindy W.

19 Aug 2016

Peaceful Retreat in Country

This is an idyllic place to get away from it all! The owners are extremely nice and helpful. The pool/waterfall area was very relaxing. The animals were super friendly and fun. The home was very comfortable and had everything we needed. We will be back again. We didn't want to leave! Recommend this place highly!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2016

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Christine R., Cincinnati, Ohio

2 Aug 2016

Great family home with all the amenities

We enjoyed our 4 night stay at this home. It was close to any activities that we wanted to do, yet far enough from the city to enjoy the peace and quiet. My kids loved the swim pond and interacting with the animals on the property. The owners were very hospitable and were a good resource for things to do in the area.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2016

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Holly C.

5 July 2016

Buchanan, MI adventure

This adventure was exactly what we were looking for. A wonderful house on a gorgeous property, away from the city. The owners are truly nice people. The animals are adorable. You could interact with the animals, feed them, and pet them, or not, if that's what you chose. The house has everything you need, and you can get anywhere you want in a short trip. I definitely recommend this rental property!!!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

25 Mar 2016

Beautiful Retreat in the Country

Gorgeous surroundings and property. The owners are a lovely couple. The week-end flew by and we would have loved to have stayed a week!

About the host

Hosted by Owner / Property Manager

Why they chose this property

Away from the hustle and bustle.

What makes this property unique

Swim pond, hot tub, floral and farm animals in a historic home!

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English

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Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

About this property