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3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 8232.3 sq m
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free Wi-Fi
Air-conditioning
Explore the area
South Bend, IN
Potawatomi Zoo
Place, Potawatomi Zoo
4 min drive
Compton Family Ice Arena
Place, Compton Family Ice Arena
5 min drive
Notre Dame Stadium
Place, Notre Dame Stadium
6 min drive
South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.)
Airport, South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.)
21 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
Den
1 Double Sofa Bed and 2 Single Beds
King Bedroom
1 King Bed
King Bedroom 2
1 King Bed
Queen/Twin Room
2 Queen Beds and 2 Single Beds
2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom
Full bath with shower
Toilet · Shower only
Full bath w tub/shower
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Half
Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Pet Friendly Ranch w/ Huge Fenced Yard, 5 min to ND, Perfect for Groups
Perfect for campus visits, family trips, or traveling with your pup—this easy, one-level ranch features a huge fenced yard and a layout designed for comfort. Just 5 minutes to Notre Dame and under 15 minutes to other area campuses.
✨ Why guests love The Huddle House: 🛏 Single-level living — no stairs to navigate 🐾 Pet-friendly with a fully fenced yard + plenty of space for cornhole & lawn games 🔥 Firepit + outdoor seating for relaxing evenings 🚗 Garage + large driveway — easy parking for 4–5 cars (great in winter)
🛋 Living & Dining Relax in the open living room with comfortable seating and a 75” smart TV. A separate den offers additional hangout space with a 65” smart TV. Dining area near the kitchen has plenty of seating for shared meals.
🍽 Kitchen The fully stocked kitchen has everything you need for home-cooked meals, quick breakfasts, or takeout nights, with plenty of space to prep and dine together.
🛏 Sleeping Arrangements Bedroom 1: King bed Bedroom 2: King bed Bedroom 3: 2 queen + 2 twin Den: Queen sofabed
🌳 Outdoor Space Large, fully fenced backyard where kids and dogs can run freely. Firepit and seating create the perfect spot to unwind after a full day.
🚗 Parking Spacious driveway fits up to 4 cars + indoor garage parking for added convenience (especially in colder months).
With its easy layout, family-friendly setup, and convenient location near campus, this home makes visiting South Bend feel simple and stress-free.
For guests considering bringing their pet: While we are a pet friendly property, only dogs are allowed. We welcome well behaved dogs that are fully house trained and at least 1 year old. Hypoallergenic breeds are preferred. Younger pets will need to be approved in advance and guests must agree to our pet house rules below. Extra pet cleaning fee ($250+) may be charged if evidence of urine is found inside the home or pet feces found inside and/or in the backyard.
➡️Pet House Rules: ◼ Pets must be kenneled or crated if left alone at the property. Guests must bring own crate or purchase one locally ◼ When outside the property, pets must kept on a leash ◼ Please do not allow pets on furniture ◼ Clean up and pick up after your pets. Please, no dog poop or urine stains in our home or backyard
➡️Distances to nearby schools: ◼ ND: 1.3 miles ◼ IUSB: 1.5 miles ◼ Bethel: 1.6 miles ◼ St. Mary's: 4 miles ◼ Holy Cross: 2.9 miles
Guests have full access to the property except for the basement and areas labeled as "Private or Owner's closet." The outside shed is for private/owner use only.
There are no extra guest fees—your rate includes all guests up to the maximum occupancy. This home allows up to 2 dogs. Any additional pets require prior approval and are subject to additional pet fees. Please message us in advance.
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Smoking
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Please observe quiet time from 10PM-7AM and respect our neighbors.
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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
Note from host: Group gathering is allowed during game day weekend
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 holiday home is next to a golf course and near theme parks. Cinemark South Bend Movies 14 and Warren Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit University Park Mall and Heritage Square Shopping. Travelling with kids? Consider Potawatomi Zoo and Compton Family Ice Arena. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing.
South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.) - 18 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 2 min drive
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen - 3 min drive
Nick's Patio - 20 min walk
Subway - 3 min drive
JINYA Ramen Bar - 4 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Pet Friendly Ranch w/ Huge Fenced Yard, 5 min to ND, Perfect for Groups pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.
How much does it cost to stay at Pet Friendly Ranch w/ Huge Fenced Yard, 5 min to ND, Perfect for Groups?
As of 20 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Pet Friendly Ranch w/ Huge Fenced Yard, 5 min to ND, Perfect for Groups on 27 June 2026 start from AU$443, 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 Pet Friendly Ranch w/ Huge Fenced Yard, 5 min to ND, Perfect for Groups?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Pet Friendly Ranch w/ Huge Fenced Yard, 5 min to ND, Perfect for Groups?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Pet Friendly Ranch w/ Huge Fenced Yard, 5 min to ND, Perfect for Groups?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Pet Friendly Ranch w/ Huge Fenced Yard, 5 min to ND, Perfect for Groups located?
This family-friendly South Bend holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Coquillard Park and Boehm Park. University of Notre Dame and Notre Dame Stadium are also within 3 miles (5 km).
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
We are so glad your family had a wonderful time at our property. Our goal is that families and friends can get together and make memories that last a lifetime. We are honored to have the opportunity of hosting your family and would love to host you again when you return!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Tim J.
23 Mar 2026
Great house and host
The house was in great condition and had all the necessary items. Well stocked kitchen, Nice TVs, great back yard. The location is convenient to shopping, dinning and campus. Beds and seating are comfortable. There are helpful labels and instructions for many common questions. The host was very attentive and helpful.
One of our favorite VRBO stays! The house was spacious, well-appointed, and clean. The yard was also very large - I look forward to returning and taking advantage of the firepit, etc. Buried under a foot of snow during this visit! The owners were very helpful and responsive as well. We got stuck in the area due to weather and highway shut-down.. and they very quickly responded and extended our stay. This was greatly appreciated, as we were traveling with a dog.We look forward to our next visit!
This was a perfect location for visiting our son and niece who were competing in tournaments at ND. Our group included grandparents, parents and siblings, plenty of space for everyone. We would definitely stay here again!
Carol’s property was perfect for our family of teens and pups! The back yard was fenced in and the perfect place for our three pups to run and play. The location was ideal for us with plenty of options for eating and shopping nearby.
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this house. There was plenty of room for 6 adults. We were very happy with the bedroom arrangements and the 2 1/2 baths. Everything we needed was provided, even use of the attached garage. The location was perfect for us too -close to restaurants, shops and the university. We would definitely stay again!
This is by far the best experience we've had so far. The home was beautiful and clean.The host was extremely responsive to any questions we had. Would stay again if I had the opportunity.
Thank you Kimberly for staying at our home for the ND game weekend visit! We do our best to maintain our home and keep it super clean for our guests. Your comfort is our priority. We hope to host you again when you return for another Notre Dame fun weekend!
Wonderful home. Plenty of room for all of our family. Large backyard with outdoor furniture. Carol replied quickly to any questions we had about the home. I found the beds to be comfortable.
We would definitely stay here again!
Jane M.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Aug 2024
Thank you Jane! It’s such a pleasure hosting your family. We would love to host you again when you return for another visit.
We had an excellent experience at the huddle house. The host Carol was very attentive. The house was incredibly clean and well stocked. It was a safe space for one of our handicapped family members as well as children. Overall, a great fit for our group! We will definitely stay there again in the future.
This property was perfect for our familiy stay! The house was clean and Carol seemed always available if we needed anythying. The location was also convenient as it was very close to the University and our kids. Thank you Carol for making our holiday merry and bright!
Gary S.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Jan 2024
Thank you Gary! I’m so glad everyone had a great time and enjoyed the holidays together. We would love to host you again when you return for another visit!
Had a short weekend visit with our son who attends Notre Dame in early March. The Huddle House was clean, spacious and well equipped. There was plenty of room and the yard was amazing for our dog - fully fenced and tons of room.
Location is great - close to the school, shops, grocery, etc.
Carole was great to work with and was very responsive with our last minute booking.
Would definitely stay again!
Andrea H.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Mar 2024
Thank you Andrea! It was wonderful hosting your family. I’m so glad your dog enjoyed running around in the backyard!
Came to watch women’s NCAA basketball and celebrate a birthday. House was great and very comfortable. Just as listed. Everything was clean, and labeled instructions around the house is so helpful. Carol is a fantastic host!! We all had a great time and the pup had fun chasing birds and squirrels in the backyard. Highly recommend!
Kellee D.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Mar 2024
Thank you Kellee for staying at our property. We are so glad everyone including pup had a great time. We would love to host you again when you return back in town!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Elizabeth T.
2 Oct 2025
The BEST house we've rented!
We just came home from our second stay in the Huddle House and we can't recommend it enough! We love how spacious it is and no matter how many people are staying with us, it never feels cramped. The beds are all very comfortable and there are plenty of pillows and blankets. The kitchen is very roomy and well-equipped, and there is plenty of space for people to eat. We love the huge TVs in the living room and den. Perfect for watching the game or movies. We also can't say enough great things about the outdoor space. The back yard is beautiful and large. Our family loved gathering around the fire pit at night and our dog loved the freedom. There is plenty of comfortable furniture as well as a small grill for outdoor gatherings. The solar string lights create a wonderful atmosphere, too!
I'd like to add that Carol is an amazing host and is always happy to help- she is so friendly and consistently replies to any of our questions within a few minutes.
We're already looking forward to our next stay in the Huddle House!
Elizabeth T.
About the host
Hosted by Carol G
Thank you for taking the time to get to know a bit about me and my family! We are a family of 4 from the Midwest. we love our home state of Indiana and are great fans of Notre Dame Football. Go Irish! Our love for Notre Dame lead us to invest in a property in South Bend, where we hope to have the opportunity to host ND families from all over the world. We take pride in taking great care of our properties and set high standards for ourselves and our team members. Our #1 goal is that our guests have a relaxing, stress-free stay and enjoy our homes to the fullest!
What makes this property unique
Sprawling pet friendly ranch style home with king beds and large fenced yard.
Languages:
English
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests