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

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Living area
Living area
Private kitchen
Interior
Bathroom

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 40.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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South Bend, IN
  • Four Winds Casino South Bend
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Notre Dame Stadium
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • University of Notre Dame
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.)
    ‪13 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.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
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

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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, 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 - 4 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Studebaker National Museum - 8 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Century Center Convention Center - 9 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Notre Dame Stadium - 13 min drive - 9.4 km
  • University of Notre Dame - 15 min drive - 11.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Kitchenette II - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Kankakee Grille - ‬6 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.

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

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