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1 Block to Notre Dame! Elite Game Day & Graduation Home!

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An outdoor patio with a barbecue grill, seating area, and a pergola with lights.
A room with a black refrigerator, a TV mounted on a wall, and a door with a handle.
A modern living room with a leather sofa, a round coffee table, and a bed in the background.
A bedroom with three single beds, a window, and a door.
A dining room with a chandelier, four chairs, a table, and large windows with curtains.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Outdoor pool
    The outdoor pool is a refreshing retreat under the open sky - a rare gem in this area.
  • 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
4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Outdoor pool
  • On-site fitness centre
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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South Bend, IN
  • Place, University of Notre Dame
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Compton Family Ice Arena
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Notre Dame Stadium
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed and 1 Crib

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

Living Room 1

4 Single Beds

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

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

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Number of living rooms
Garden
Dining area

About this property

1 Block to Notre Dame! Elite Game Day & Graduation Home!

5-min walk to the game! Skip the hotel and traffic hassle at this home located just 1.5 blocks from the ND entrance; our home sleeps 12 (4 BR, 2.5 BA). Experience the ultimate tailgate setup: a back patio with a covered pergola, dining table, TV, and brand-new built-in grill—plus a big-screen TV in the garage! Inside, enjoy a large open-concept living area and a finished basement with a 4-seat wet bar, living area, TV, and electric fireplace. Stay together under one roof for the perfect Fighting Irish weekend!

Stay with confidence! As hosts with 20 years of experience, we are proud to offer a premier game-day property with a location that is closer to campus than 90% of the Airbnbs in South Bend. Designed specifically for Notre Dame football and graduation groups, our premium home is the ultimate weekend headquarters.

OPEN-CONCEPT LIVING & ENTERTAINING KITCHEN
• Main Floor: A spacious layout features a living room with a big-screen TV and gas fireplace, an 8-person dining table, and a beautifully renovated, open kitchen built for entertaining with a massive 4-seat island and a built-in wine rack. Fully stocked with a coffee maker, utensils, plates, and drinkware.
• Conveniences: High-speed Wi-Fi, full & washer/dryer room (detergent, iron/board provided). All luxury linens, towels, and toiletries are included.

INDOOR & OUTDOOR ENTERTAINMENT HUBS
• The Backyard Tailgate: Step out to a large, fully fenced backyard featuring a premium covered pergola patio with lighting, dining furniture, a TV, a gas fire pit, a commercial propane patio heater, and our brand-new built-in gas grill. (In-ground pool not available for use.)
• The Ultimate Garage Setup: Head to the 2-car garage to watch the pre-game on another designated 65" TV hangout!
• The Finished Basement: Relax in the cozy lower-level hangout space, complete with a 4-seat wet bar, big-screen TV, lounge area, and a warm, built-in electric wall fireplace.

SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS (Sleeps 12)
• Bedroom 1 (Master): King bed with a private, spa-like full en-suite bathroom.
• Bedroom 2: Queen bed.
• Bedroom 3: Queen bed.
• Bedroom 4/Office: 1 Twin daybed + 1 twin pull-out pop-up trundle (sleeps 2 total).
• Finished Basement: The ultimate group hangout and sleeping zone! Features 4 comfy twin beds, its own living area, wet bar, and electric fireplace.

BATHROOMS (2.5 Total)
• Bath 1: Master full spa-like bath
• Bath 2: Second full bath with a tub/shower combo.
• Bath 3: Convenient half-bath on the main level.

PARKING & ACCESS
• Driveway and 2-car garage accommodate up to 4 vehicles, plus additional free street parking. (No parking on our side of the street during ND home games, but plenty of parking on the other side. It's recommended to grab a street spot the night before due to early game-day risers parking in the neighborhood.)






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

Feel free to contact me at any time with questions that have not been answered below!

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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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 23
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Throw all trash in the green bin and recycling in the black bin outside.
Cover the outdoor TV and the grill (Make sure the grill is off) Make sure the fire pit is off
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Shut and lock all doors/windows when leaving the home.
Turn off the outdoor gas grill, gas fire pit, and gas heater when not in use
No bookings for hosting parties without the host's permission.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3917658
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 first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

South Bend

Harters Heights, a neighbourhood in South Bend, is home to this holiday home. Compton Family Ice Arena and Morris Performing Arts Center are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit University Park Mall and Heritage Square Shopping. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Notre Dame Stadium or Leeper Park Tennis Center. Kayaking and rafting offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and cycling nearby.
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South Bend, IN

What's nearby

  • University of Notre Dame - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Compton Family Ice Arena - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Notre Dame Stadium - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Basilica of the Sacred Heart - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • St. Mary's College - 5 min drive - 2.1 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
  • ‪Notre Dame Concession Stand - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪The Innovation Cafe @ Memorial Hospital - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪JINYA Ramen Bar - ‬8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does 1 Block to Notre Dame! Elite Game Day & Graduation Home! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

How much does it cost to stay at 1 Block to Notre Dame! Elite Game Day & Graduation Home!?

As of 21 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 1 Block to Notre Dame! Elite Game Day & Graduation Home! on 28 Oct 2026 start from AU$4,194, 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.

Is 1 Block to Notre Dame! Elite Game Day & Graduation Home! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at 1 Block to Notre Dame! Elite Game Day & Graduation Home!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 1 Block to Notre Dame! Elite Game Day & Graduation Home!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 1 Block to Notre Dame! Elite Game Day & Graduation Home!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 1 Block to Notre Dame! Elite Game Day & Graduation Home! located?

Located in Harters Heights, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Compton Family Ice Arena, University of Notre Dame and Notre Dame Stadium. Coquillard Park and Snite Museum of Art are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 34 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 34 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house and great location. Very comfortable and very clean. Excellent rental
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Football weekend

Great place for a Notre Dame football weekend Thank you Rocky and Gina!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent Graduation Location

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.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great location and a nice gathering set up

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Archival

10/10 Excellent

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
Stayed 3 nights in May 2016
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Notre Dame Game Day Property

Beautiful home convenient to ND for all weekend activities.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Location … location … location

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Graduation rental

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.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

ND weekend

All was as advertised. Great house and weekend
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Seamless

Clear instructions, excellent location, easily walkable to campus and Eddy St, well maintained. Couldn't ask for more!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing home

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!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great football weekend

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Top Notch Stay

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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!!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2018
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Walking distance to everything.

Plenty of sleeping space for everyone.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

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 !
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2016
Archival

10/10 Excellent

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! :-)
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2016
Archival

10/10 Excellent

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!
Archival

8/10 Good

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2016
Archival

10/10 Excellent

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...
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2016

About the host

Hosted by Rocky

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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!

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