It’s time to start planning for your Notre Dame Football weekend festivities! Are you thinking about having to split up your family or group into multiple cramped hotel rooms? Have you thought about the hassle of having to gather everyone up come game day, drive, or wait in line for a shuttle or cab and then wrestle the traffic to the stadium or your tailgating destination? FORGET ABOUT IT! THIS IS WHERE YOU WANT TO BE! It can't get much closer to Notre Dame! This beautifully renovated 2100 sq. ft. open concept one story home is the perfect set up for entertaining! This property sleeps 10 people, has 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, and a finished basement with a 4 seat bar and is located 1 block and a half from the Notre Dame Avenue campus entrance! There's no traffic to beat here! No worries about trying to find parking for you or any visiting friends either since you've got 6 spots in the driveway / 2 car attached garage + additional street parking if needed. More importantly, YOU'LL BE A QUICK 5 MINUTE WALK TO THE FOOTBALL FIELD!
If you’re not tailgating at the stadium, it's a great place to do so right in the front yard! Grill out while you listen to the Notre Dame Marching Band! Take in all the excitement that you came here for while you people watch hundreds of passersby on their way to the game!
Going out on the town during your stay? Good thing it’s just a 2 minute walk to Night life at Eddy Commons with multiple bars and restaurants to choose from! There are many more restaurants, shops and bars all within a 5 minute drive as well!
Staying around the house? Enjoy the Large fenced in backyard/patio or hang out in the newly remodeled basement equipped with a bar, lounge area and big screen TV!
- If you're not coming in town for the big game we've got your stay covered for many other Notre Dame / South Bend events as well! Prices will reflect event attended.
- Just a word of advice; book quickly whether it’s at our house or someone else’s! Everyone else will be! If you do choose this property, please enjoy our home as your home! We've been welcoming guests for 8 years and by now we know exactly what you’re looking for during your stay. This truly is a better choice than settling for that hotel! Enjoy your time here. We’re taking care of the rest!
**OUR OTHER AVAILABLE PROPERTIES ALL WITHIN 1 MILE FROM ND CAMPUS!** BOOK FROM THE LINKS BELOW! www.homeaway.com/4242818 www.homeaway.com/4087392 www.homeaway.com/4629366 www.homeaway.com/9090730
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GENERAL INFO - Large open concept with living room(big screen TV / gas fireplace), dining room(8 person table) and gourmet Kitchen w/ all new appliance & 4 seat island - - Coffee / maker, utensils / plates / drink-ware - city drinking water- - Washer/dryer room (Detergent, spot remover, dryer sheets, iron / board provided) - High speed internet / Wi-Fi - All linens, towels and toiletries provided - Finished basement w/bar, Big screen TV, lounge area- home alarm system
OUTSIDE INFO - Large fenced in backyard with Lighted patio / furniture - In ground gas grill (No worries of running out or propane! - Gas fire pit - 2 car garage / driveway parking (6 spots) plus street parking
SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS (All fresh linens + pillows provided) - Bedroom 1 (master) - King bed +spa-like full bath -Bedroom 2 - Queen bed Bedroom 3 - Twin Bed - Den / Office - Twin daybed + 1 twin roll out pop up trundle bed - Basement - 2 twins + 1 pop up trundle bed (We can move twin from bedroom 3 downstairs if you would like).
BATHROOMS (2.5) (All fresh towels provided) - 1st full spa-like bath in master - 2nd full bath with tub/shower - 1/2 bath
EXTRA INFO - 50% refund if reservation canceled before 60 days of check-in date - No refund if reservation is canceled within 60 days of check-in date - If reservation is within 60 days of check-in date, full payment is due at booking. - Check in time: 4:00pm EST Check out time: 12pm EST (Speak with owner for different times). - Additional nights may be added for additional charge. - 2 night minimum stay. If guest chooses to stay 1 night, 2 night rate will be charged. - Walking distance to Eddy commons (restaurants / bars / shops)
*** OUR OTHER AVAILABLE PROPERTIES ALL WITHIN 1 MILE FROM ND CAMPUS! BOOK FROM THE LINKS BELOW!*** www.homeaway.com/4242818 www.homeaway.com/4087392 www.homeaway.com/4629366
AVAILABLE RENTAL EVENTS - Football Games & Other Sporting Events - Graduation - Junior Parents Weekend - Class Reunions - Weddings
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On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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About the area
South Bend
Harters Heights, a neighbourhood in South Bend, is home to this holiday home. DeBartolo Performing Arts Center and Compton Family Ice Arena are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit University Park Mall and Heritage Square Shopping. Travelling with kids? Consider Morris Performing Arts Center, or check out an event or a game at Notre Dame Stadium. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby rafting, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain climbing and cycling.
Basilica of the Sacred Heart - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
Getting around
South Bend Station - 11 min drive
South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.) - 12 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 4 min drive
Brothers Bar & Grill - 8 min walk
Five Guys - 8 min walk
Subway - 3 min drive
The Innovation Cafe @ Memorial Hospital - 3 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is 1 block to Notre Dame! Prime Location & Home! pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at 1 block to Notre Dame! Prime Location & Home!?
As of 20 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 1 block to Notre Dame! Prime Location & Home! on 4 Sept 2026 start from AU$2,648, 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 1 block to Notre Dame! Prime Location & Home!?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at 1 block to Notre Dame! Prime Location & Home!?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at 1 block to Notre Dame! Prime Location & Home!?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is 1 block to Notre Dame! Prime Location & Home! located?
This family-friendly South Bend holiday home is located in Harters Heights, within 1 mi (2 km) of DeBartolo Performing Arts Center and Notre Dame Stadium. University of Notre Dame is 2.2 mi (3.5 km) away.
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Wonderful home, conveniently located. Booked it for graduation weekend, and couldn't be more pleased with the convenience of being so close. Owners were great.
My family of 5 stayed in this beautiful, very clean home for the 2023 graduation. It was a great location for walking to campus and Eddy Street. Great backyard with plenty of seating and a gas firepit! Would definitely rent for a football weekend.
Great location and nice gathering set up. Not ideal for large groups, however, because one bathroom is in the master bedroom so everyone else needs to share the other shower. No place to hang clothes or easily unpack.
Liz W.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Mary L.
19 May 2016
Perfect
We had a perfect ND graduation weekend! Rocky's house was just as pictured. It was the perfect place for us to share with extended family. Rocky was very helpful and easily accessible prior to and during our stay. The house is very close to campus which made everything very easy. I'm looking forward to some football weekends in the future at this location.
Thanks Rocky!
Mary Pat Lesko
This property was great.
Location was amazing and host had everything we needed.
Came in for a football game and the house was walking distance to stadium and had enough beds for 10 people to sleep comfortably.
The fenced in back yard and gas fire-pit was a big hit.
This was our second stay at this property, and it was as fabulous as the first stay. The house is large and well-appointed. Great backyard for games and family dinners. Easy walk to campus. Owners are fantastic. Extremely responsive and kind.
Incredible home. It appeared to be recently updated. Very close to Notre Dame University - we walked to the football game with ease. The property managers could not have been nicer and were very accommodating. The kitchen was very well appointed with everything we needed - even though we brought a lot of things with us - it was unnecessary. Every person said that they slept so well and that that their beds were very comfortable. Overall an outanding experience. Thank you!
We rented two of Rocky and Gina’s homes for a large family reunion for a Notre Dame football weekend. This house was well furnished and roomy becoming the central hub for the weekend. Despite rain almost the entire weekend, we had a great time hanging out. Room for grown ups upstairs and kids downstairs.
We stayed here for a ND game weekend and it exceeded our expectations. It was in the perfect location. The house was clean and really well suited our whole group. The backyard was a wonderful surprise. Thanks to Rocky for a wonderful stay. We will definitely be back.
Alicia G.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Daniel G.
22 May 2019
Best ND rental home available!!!
Everything we expected and MORE!! Beautiful home that easily slept all 10 of us. Great outdoor space!! The kitchen and living space was wonderful!! The owners couldn't have been nicer, available but never had to ask them for anything as the house was all set up and ready for us. Everything we needed was there!! And of course so close to Notre Dame campus and Eddy
Street. Worth every penny we spent!! (Certainly less expensive then getting hotel rooms in this area and had so much more) . Absolutely the BEST!!
Daniel G.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Ted G.
19 Nov 2018
Beautiful house close to stadium and Eddy St
Our family enjoyed our stay, walking distance to Eddy St. Commons, the stadium, and campus. Nice open floor plan, plenty of space!
Ted G.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018
Verified
10/10 Excellent
peter f.
25 Sept 2018
great stay
The house was large with more than enough room, large kitchen, living room area. The gas fire pit in the back yard made for a perfect settings for old friends to catch up. Would recommend this place to every one.
peter f.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Sheila O.
17 Sept 2018
Terrific updated home. Great location
This home has it all - beautifully modern, all amenities, lots of sleeping areas, fire pit, patio and fabulous location. Parking for at least four cars in driveway. Clean as a whistle, open space and lovely. Owners are so nice to work with. Total thumbs up!
Sheila O.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Celestine M.
9 June 2018
Great location; wonderful for family reunions!
Rocky and Gina are wonderful hosts! The home is beautifully furnished and well-maintained. We had a ball grilling and playing corn-hole. Short walk to ND. Beautiful, quiet neighborhood. We will definitely come back!
Celestine M.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2018
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Damien W.
8 Jan 2017
Walking distance to everything.
Plenty of sleeping space for everyone.
Damien W.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2017
Archival
10/10 Excellent
tracy c.
20 Nov 2016
Beautiful home perfect for large families
Such a wonderful stay in a beautifully appointed home. Plenty of space for large families. Large family room /kitchen perfect for gatherings. Short walk to notre dame stadium Beds were so comfortable !
tracy c.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2016
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Krista Y.
11 Nov 2016
Expectations Met and Exceeded!
You are always curious if the pictures advertised for a VRBO are indeed what will be there when you arrive. I have to say, what was advertised was exactly what was delivered! The house is beautiful and very clean. The open floorplan was perfect for hosting several guests (we had 6 but this house could easily accommodate more). Our family is a bit picky on bathrooms, and we were very pleased with cleanliness at this home. The sleeping spaces were clean and comfortable and overall this was a FANTASTIC find.
The owners had bagels, cream cheese, juice, coffee, creamer, apples, plates, plastic utensils and cups for us upon arrival. So nice! They were very responsive with our messages and we felt comfortable through the whole process.
This house IS within walking distance to ND and Eddy's Commons...however, it is also very quiet! It's a couple blocks off of Notre Dame Ave, so a bit removed from the hustle. We only had to get in our car one time the whole weekend, and that was a trip to the grocery store. (which is fantastic so you can enjoy some brews an no worry of driving) Eddy's commons has several restaurants and food options...after a long day of walking around campus it was a nice option! There is a Starbucks there and a HUGE bookstore for ND apparel and goodies. We like Brothers for the brew and atmosphere...pretty hopping on a Friday afternoon. We had some apps, brews then walked to the pep rally. It was great!
My only regret is I don't feel as though we were able to take full advantage of all this house had to offer! The fire pit in the backyard and the cozy bar in the basement...maybe next time! :-)
Krista Y.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2016
Archival
10/10 Excellent
kristina c.
29 Sept 2016
Fantastic home 2 blocks from campus!
The owner was very accommodating and easy to work with. The house had everything me needed plus some. We will definitely be back!
kristina c.
Archival
8/10 Good
Gwen N.
27 Sept 2016
I rented the house for a girls'weekend to tailgate a ND game with my Daughter (senior at SMC)
It was just what we wanted for the perfect girls'weekend. Location, Location, Location, and the house was meticulous too.
Gwen N.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2016
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Dave C.
14 Sept 2016
A great home on the edge of campus - perfect for 8 to 10
The house has just about all the upgrades and is very comfortable, clean and well equipped. Only a hot tub would put it over the edge but that is quibbling. Rocky and Gina are perfect hosts who focus on every detail to make sure you are comfortable. This is a great deal for a large group since the visiting is so much easier than a hotel... and tailgating is easy as is the Eddy Street Common.
Well done...
Dave C.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2016
About the host
Hosted by Rocky
Why they chose this property
I was born and raised in South Bend! I've lived on this street my whole life! I grew up a block away from my grandparents, eventually got married and now live at this location right across the street from them! I love the area, the people, the closeness to many activities and the memories! Just to look across the street and reminisce on the many days spent there is and will be a wonderful gift to me through the years. We couldn't imagine living anywhere else!
What makes this property unique
Not many people can say that they get to hear the Notre Dame marching Band practice outdoors during the nice weather months! I know when Notre Dame scores a touchdown before I even see it on my T.V from the cheers at the stadium! A quick 5 minute walk and we're on campus with many beautiful trails and lakes to run, walk or bike. We never get bored! We have a great park area for our daughter, as well as shops, bars and restaurants just as close as campus is from us. What else could we want? These are all huge perks for us and some of the reasons we love it here! We get most of these benefits all year round, so we're happy to pass them off to our guests for the short, but fun filled weekend or week that they are here! We love this area so much that we just remodeled our whole home, which stood at about 1200 sq. ft., and added on an addition with all new common areas great for entertaining, adding up to our 2100 sq. ft. dream home to enjoy for many years to come with our daughter and new baby on the way!