The Studio @ Portage Lion! Stand-Alone Studio Apartment-Close to Notre Dame
The Portage Lion sits on 4 beautifully landscaped acres that was formerly part of a nursery. We're just 15 minutes from the University of Notre Dame and downtown South Bend and 30 minutes to Lake Michigan beaches. This renovated 750 square foot studio apartment sleeps two, is air-conditioned and includes a full kitchen, dining room, living room, and sleeping area with 1 bath. Wifi, Roku enabled TV, hairdryer, kitchenware, toaster and coffee maker are provided with rental. We have lovely mature flora, very large trees, a grotto and architectural hardscape features. Inquire about using the large blue-stone patio at the main house. Wander around and look at the features and check out our large vegetable garden! A very park-like feel. Other outside amenities include parking, swing set, and open spaces to play football, soccer, or just run around. For an additional fee this large apartment can accommodate 1-2 more on a sofa and/or owner supplied elevated full size air mattress.
Owners are on premises in a separate building and are happy to greet you along with their very friendly dog, Poppy.
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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 and a deadlock
About the area
South Bend
Located in South Bend, this apartment is in a rural area. Lehman's Orchards and Leeper Park Tennis Center are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Kennedy Park and Morris Performing Arts Center. DeBartolo Performing Arts Center and Compton Family Ice Arena are also worth visiting. Kayaking and rafting offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and hunting nearby.
Four Winds Casino South Bend - 13 min drive - 23.9 km
Century Center Convention Center - 17 min drive - 10.6 km
Potawatomi Zoo - 19 min drive - 15.5 km
Getting around
South Bend Station - 14 min drive
South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.) - 11 min drive
Restaurants
‪Chick-fil-A - ‬3 min drive
‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
‪Hacienda Mexican Restaurants - ‬3 min drive
‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
‪Culver's - ‬8 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is The Studio @ Portage Lion! Stand-Alone Studio Apartment-Close to Notre Dame pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at The Studio @ Portage Lion! Stand-Alone Studio Apartment-Close to Notre Dame?
As of 12 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Studio @ Portage Lion! Stand-Alone Studio Apartment-Close to Notre Dame on 30 July 2026 start from AU$241, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at The Studio @ Portage Lion! Stand-Alone Studio Apartment-Close to Notre Dame?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at The Studio @ Portage Lion! Stand-Alone Studio Apartment-Close to Notre Dame?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at The Studio @ Portage Lion! Stand-Alone Studio Apartment-Close to Notre Dame?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is The Studio @ Portage Lion! Stand-Alone Studio Apartment-Close to Notre Dame located?
Situated in a rural location, this apartment building is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from South Bend Clinic and within 3 miles (5 km) of Lehman's Orchards and Clay Township Park. Roseland Town Park and Kennedy Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).
Reviews
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The perfect place to stay while in town - quiet, comfortable, and convenient. Easy access to the city. Lots of room to relax and exactly what we needed.
We enjoyed our stay at the Portage Lion Studio. The property was clean and we appreciated the owners stocking the fridge with some breakfast items. The property location was also an easy drive to Notre Dame University.
Very clean, great location for visiting family, very peaceful, friendly host, nice to have continental breakfast provided by host. Would definitely stay again.
It is my second time staying here. I love the warmth and coziness of this cottage. It is very clean, safe and well stocked with all the necessary amenities. The hosts are responsive and flexible.
Lovely property. Lovely owners. And, it was very convenient to the Aggie vs Notre Dame game!I definitely will log this sweet place for my next trip to the area.
Stayed at the Portage Lion for 2 nights for the ND game. Clean, comfortable, and so quiet!Easy check in using a code to the studio. Refrigerated breakfast foods and coffee provided was a welcome touch! Tim and Suzanne made us feel at home during our stay.Would definitely stay here again!
We had a fantastic stay, the property was exactly as described, spotless, well maintained, tastefully decorated and has everything you need, the fridge was even stocked with a complementary breakfast and snacks, the owners are really nice. I highly recommend this property to anyone asking for a quiet retreat and a convenient location, I would definitely book it again.
Everything about this property was enjoyable and accurate. Comfy bed, stocked kitchen, cozy living and dining area, secure and easy to use door lock. Beautiful area to sit outside and relax. 20 min or less to anywhere we wanted to go. Would definitely stay again.
We were in town to enjoy a Norte Dame football game. The Studio was the perfect place to recharge after a long day on campus. Very quiet and comfortable. Restaurants and shopping were easy to access by car. All in all a perfect experience.
Was in South Bend for a quick trip to visit my sister. Location was right across the street from the entrance to my sister’s subdivision. Beautiful grounds, the had a continental breakfast available in our refrigerator. Great tea selection and coffee for us. Will stay again next time I am in town.
Mary C.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
About the host
Hosted by Suzanne Wilson
Suzanne and Tim Wilson enjoy nature and the outdoors, good food and wine, and conversation. Tim is an ND grad and works in the IT sector. Suzanne works at Notre Dame International and is also a personal chef and cooking instructor. She attended St. Bonaventure and Denver Universities. We have lived in South Bend over 25 years and can assist guests finding local attractions and services.