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5 BR Victorian, scenic creek, by Notre Dame

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A stone cottage with a conical roof, surrounded by a stone wall and a brick pathway.
A stone cottage with a conical roof, surrounded by trees and a wooden fence.
A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a hanging light fixture, and a view of the adjacent room through an archway.
A stone tower surrounded by lush greenery and a grassy area.
A grand staircase with a chandelier, wooden flooring, and a grandfather clock.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Firepit available
    One of the few properties with a dedicated outdoor firepit.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to University of Notre Dame

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Internet

Explore the area

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South Bend, IN
  • Place, Roseland Town Park
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Notre Dame
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, St. Mary's College
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Airport, South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Blue Room

2 Double Beds

Cloud room

1 Double Bed

Gold Room

2 Double Beds

Library

1 Double Sofa Bed

Lower bedroom

1 Double Bed

Lower family room bed room

+1
5 Single Beds

Master

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Lower level bath

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo

Main floor half bath

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Master area bath

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Upper central bath

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

South Bend

South Bend is home to this holiday home. South Bend Civic Theater and Snite Museum of Art are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit University Park Mall and Heritage Square Shopping. Travelling with kids? Consider Compton Family Ice Arena, or check out an event or a game at Notre Dame Stadium.
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Map
South Bend, IN

What's nearby

  • Roseland Town Park - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • University of Notre Dame - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • St. Mary's College - 1 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Clay Township Park - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Gillespie Conference & Special Events Center - 2 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

  • South Bend Station - 12 min drive
  • South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Culver's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is 5 BR Victorian, scenic creek, by Notre Dame pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at 5 BR Victorian, scenic creek, by Notre Dame?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 5 BR Victorian, scenic creek, by Notre Dame?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 5 BR Victorian, scenic creek, by Notre Dame?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is 5 BR Victorian, scenic creek, by Notre Dame located?

This family-friendly South Bend holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Roseland Town Park and University of Notre Dame. Notre Dame Stadium is 2.6 mi (4.2 km) away.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 56 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 56 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 56 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 56 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

8.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I booked this home for my daughter's wedding weekend to have a comfortable setting for her and her bridal party. It was a perfect set up for everything! Comfortable, charming, beautiful home with everything needed and more. The backyard proved to be the ideal backdrop for pre-wedding photos and the location of the property was only minutes from Notre Dame, near major roads, but private and peaceful. On top of everything else, the host - David - could not have been more responsive and flexible in his support and communication during a busy weekend. One night we had bad storms come through the area, and he proactively reached out to check on the group to make sure everything was ok...prior to the bad weather hitting!! Couldn't recommend this option more. Great host and great value in every way!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house with lots of history. Beautiful property. Close to Notre Dame. This host is really great.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

USMC GOLF 2/3 REUNION

My husbands unit stayed at this house
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Fun place for kids

Our kids enjoyed catching frogs in the pond out back. Lots of sleeping areas to accommodate large families.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

South brnd

Nice
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great fall football weekend!

The 8 of us had a fantastic stay! The property is gorgeous! The front of the house does face the highway, but that didn’t bother any of us. We had a fun bonfire Friday night (we bought our own wood, but there was plenty in the back). Only an 8 minute drive to ND campus or there is a trail close by which takes you near campus and is about a 45 minute walk.The house is old with tons of character, it did creak a lot when others would walk around, so if you are a light sleeper, I would suggest bringing a sound machine or earplugs.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed here for our son's wedding at Notre Dame. The house has plenty of room and is just a couple blocks from campus. It made for an easy drive back and forth for events. The property has a long history and the kids really enjoyed the antique decorations. Everything in the house was clean and tidy, just as described.Note that the property doesn't have much in the way of parking. Probably three vehicles maximum in order to leave room to turn around. Backing out of the driveway into the busy road is not really an option. Also, remember that this is an old house, so expect to have some squeaky doors and older bathroom fixtures. That's part of the experience when staying in a house with this much history!Overall, we enjoyed our stay and would come again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Great Rental

The listing was accurate. The house had everything we needed to make our stay comfortable. The owner left us very detailed information to answer our every question and the were no problems so we never needed to contact the owner. My extend family and I stayed there for two nights for our son's wedding. On Friday evening we hosted an informal wedding rehearsal reception that was partially catered.The kitchen was well equipped with dishes, appliances, and pantry items. We used the dining room, kitchen, and back yard for 32 people. The house came with patio furniture, tiki torches, and 14 extra yard chairs. As another reviewer said, "The back yard is magical." There were bunnies, frogs, ducks, and even a deer. There was plenty of room for canopy that we brought to put 2 tables under and still have room for yard games. The stream was wonderful. The foot bridge was just the right height for dangling feet in the clean, cool stream. Many people asked me how I found such a great house! I like wood floors so I enjoyed our time in this house. It was clean and well maintained. One reviewer complained of road noise. I heard it for the first two minutes we were there. After that I didn't notice it. My family already wants to go back. I would consider this house again if I ever have to rent a house in South Bend again. I would recommend it to a friend too.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2016
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely group lodging and wedding setting

The Cleveland House is a beautiful historic home with a fantastic back yard. The Pigeon tower is a fascinating and unique feature of this home (made a great background for pictures). The inside of the home is comfortable with plenty of modern appliances and technology. We especially appreciated the double oven. We had 12 people in the house and had more than enough room, the Wi-Fi kept up and the kitchen kept us fed. We enjoyed all the interesting nooks and crannies in this house. While there we hosted a small (20 people) wedding for our son and everyone really enjoyed the property. The creek and firepit area were a hit with many of the guests. We originally planned to have the wedding in the back yard but the weather forced us indoors. The bride came in down the grand staircase for a stunning entrance. The dining room accommodated the seating for the wedding ceremony. The first night there we had an issue with the furnace. David was wonderful to work with. He made sure our family was well taken care of and quickly replaced the furnace without interrupting our event. It now has a new furnace and should be very reliable for future guests. I cannot speak highly enough of how considerate, gracious, and professional David was during our stay (4 nights). There is some road noise from Cleveland Rd and the neighbor’s dog barks but it was not an issue for us. Most of the time we did not notice.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 30 June 2023
So happy we were able to be a part of your special day!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Property

The home is amazing, easily lived up to the pictures and description. Having some items in the fridge for a breakfast snack the first morning was a certain plus. We had three generations in the home and there was easily enough room to spread out. Check in was a breeze. The yard was amazing and it’s where we were most of the week. Unfortunately, I’m not sure the seat cushions are intended for the furniture they are used on, so the outdoor sectional was a bit awkward to try and sit on, but there were plenty of single lawn-type chairs we could use instead and ‘chase the shade’ each afternoon. We had people coming and going and never felt cramped. Some considerations, it’s an older historic home, which we loved, but stairs are required for bedrooms. It is on the tollway so traffic noise is inevitable. We had two large SUVs and discovered it easier to back down the driveway, as two large vehicles in the driveway cannot turn around. And the kitchen was really not stocked with cookware capable of supporting the amount of people the house can hold. Plenty of plates, cups, spoons, etc., but cookware seemed limited for a home this size, and there were no scissors which we seemed to constantly need. Also, we did not ‘find’ the bathroom soap until our last day so we had gone and purchased some. The soap was in a cabinet in a common area versus in the bathrooms which might make more sense. But those are simply my observations and would definitely not prevent me from staying again. The charm and historical feel is amazing. We had some families over for an ND graduation celebration one afternoon and they all loved the property and especially the yard. Thanks for an amazing week in South Bend. Do not hesitate with this property. Go Irish!!!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 30 June 2023
We loved having you as our guest...come back and see us soon!
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location

Lot of space but very loud location

Ample space for large groups but this is right beside an interstate. It was not at all relaxing sitting outside - we had to almost yell at ear other to have a conversation. The basement - as others have mentioned - wasn’t super clean. There was a retainer in a couch and dropped something on the floor and accidentally looked under the beds :( if you need a big space this is the best going but just don’t expect a 5 star experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great for Large Groups

We had a great time and the old house was beautiful! Scenic 45 minute drive to Warren Dunes State Park. The beach was beautiful! We got there each day by 10:00 and we had our pick of shoreline. It then got crowded but we were spaced apart and we had a great time! The creek and big back yard made us feel that we were in a park. The fire pit and outdoor grill were much appreciated. Host responded timely with our questions. The 4 bedrooms were large so we had plenty of room. The lower level was rough.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect place for our girls trip.

This place was beautiful. It had plenty of stuff to do like board games, video games, sitting by the fire, or just simply wondering around the land. There was plenty of room and beds for a large group.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great house for a group

This is the second time staying at Cleveland House. It is historic, unique house. The two main floors are very comfortable and well stocked. The basement level needs some work to have guests stay down there.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family stay

We gathered in this space as a family and the ambience greatly enhanced our experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 30 June 2023
We are so happy that you were able to stay with us! If your travels bring you back to the area please stay with us again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wedding weekend central

We booked the Cleveland House for our daughter’s wedding weekend. It was the perfect joke for our family to rest up and prepare for the weekend festivities, host our new in-laws for a backyard pizza and beer warm-up and accommodate my daughter and her 12 bridesmaids for the day of hair and makeup prep. The character of the home and spaciousness were perfect. Any request for info was quickly responded to by the owner and/or his assistant. We made plenty of choices of homes to rent and feel we made the PERFECT choice.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 30 June 2023
Thank you for allowing us to be a part of your special day!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Absolutely Magic

Alright, I know this is coming from a Denver person, but I felt like I was I was in a movie set from the 1800's. This is the Doughton Abbey of South Bend. We were celebrating my parents 50th anniversary and every corner, every turn was another gorgeous little nook or cranny or a place to capture a moment with a camera. I'm sure this home has been rented for tons of photo shoots. My little kids loved the frog pond we don't really have frogs like this in denver! The creek is a delight and the mosquitos really weren't an issue. I will be forever greatful for this home and I did want to say, you feel as though it was your grandmothers estate. The generosity of the owners made me feel as though I wasn't left with one 2 garbage bags and a sponge and a little dish soap. We as guests were free to use their brooms and cleaning products. I was so thankful for this mannor and if ever needing a time to return, I will keep the Cleveland house at the forefront of my mind!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Stay at The Cleveland House

This is a beautiful old home on a neat property close to Notre Dame. The house is in great shape and there was more room than needed for our family of 6. The owner was very communicative and made check-in and check-out very easy. We will try to stay here again on our next trip to South Bend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Would recommend!

Was perfect for our gathering!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Spacious and elegant with Character galore

Gorgeous property loaded with character inside and out with plenty of room for everyone in our 7 adult group. Huge dining table was a hit. Tasteful period decor in soothing neutral tones kept the large spacious rooms feeling homey and cozy. Good sound proofing between interior rooms and from the hiway noise outside also. Very easy to use touchpad door lock. Convenient location for attending mxon race at Redbud.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Great place, close to airport, close to Notre Dame, awesome hospitality.

The place was very accessible; it's just a couple of minutes to and from the airport. We attended a conference at the Notre Dame Law School and it was about a five-minute drive. The place was more than adequate for our needs; what we enjoyed most was the privacy - something staying a hotel really cannot provide, especially if traveling as a group. We had the whole house to ourselves and that allowed for a lot of opportunities to rest, relax and have good conversations, especially given the nature of the trip. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful property, well appointed home, overall everything you could need in one spot!

The house was very nice and the property was great! The location was close to everything you could need. If staying for a Notre Dame visit, this would be ideal if it isn't necessary to be in close walking distance. It is still very close to the stadium. Alas, we rented the home for a bachelor party weekend and it was great. A lot of open space for people to congregate and have conversations. The kitchen is big and allowed a few of us to cook for large groups with ease. Our favorite was definitely the back yard though. The seating area right off the back of the house was a great place to hang out, as was the fire pit area at the back of the property. The yard is very large and could accommodate a large group. I spent the weekend wishing my kids were there as it would be a great place to spend time with the family. If you want a large place to stay, with the charm and character of a historic home, this is the place for you!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017
Archival

8/10 Good

Beautiful Home

We were happy to be able to stay at this beautiful home - was the perfect place for family to stay for a family wedding weekend. Spacious allowing privacy for everyone. My grandson loved the frogs in the pond. I didn't realize it was so close to the highway so there was some noise around the clock but overall a wonderful home.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2017
Archival

4/10 Poor

The size of the place was perfect. Needed lots of space and that was great. Not very clean.

When entering the door cobwebs and such where all around. Walked into kitchen to find the doorknob needed to be fixed. Nice touch on leaving the eggs and juice etc for new guest. However the inside drawers were very filthy and glasses needed to be rewashed. First day the shower pipe broke and we had a leak into dining room. Maintenance man came quickly and was very courteous. Didn't give us any good news since we would be down a shower the whole time. Slept in the master bedroom and first thing was comforter was stained. Basement was a constant battle with spiders and bugs. First night and the cots broke/collapsed. Had the mattresses on the floor and with the bugs it wasn't ideal sleeping conditions. The back yard is great but the cushions to sitting are not so great! Driveway is a bit difficult to maneuver with even a couple cars around. We were there for my daughters wedding and having the hair and makeup people come in with their cars made for issues. Wish I would of known. The house is beautiful and old but rugs need a good shampooing along with massive cleaning. Wedding was great and the Basilicca was beautiful.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Lovely historic home

Lovely historic home with a lot of character and charm. Our favorite part was the entryway. Lots of space - gorgeous back yard.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2017
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