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Family-sized historic home with game room! Walk to ND
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10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms 2+ bathrooms Sleeps 16
Popular amenities
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South Bend, IN
- Notre Dame Stadium3 min drive
- Studebaker National Museum4 min drive
- University of Notre Dame6 min drive
- South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.)9 min drive
Rooms & beds
5 bedrooms (sleeps 16)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
1 King Bed
Bedroom 3
1 King Bed
Bedroom 4
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 5
2 Double Bunk Beds
2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo
Bathroom 2
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo
Bathroom 3
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet
Spaces
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Family-sized historic home with game room! Walk to ND
Hillcrest House is a charming historic home with modern upscale amenities within walking distance of Notre Dame. Perfect for a family vacation, game-day weekend, or wedding! This 2,500 sq/ft house includes a stocked game room, an outdoor fire pit, a bar room, and plenty of space for your friends and family to enjoy the beautiful town of South Bend.
- Walking distance of Notre Dame, Holy Cross, St. Mary’s
- Game Room
- Fire Pit
- Charcoal Grill
- Outdoor Seating
- Fast WiFi & TVs in every bedroom
This home was originally built in 1922 and has beautiful original woodwork! The downstairs features a large living room, dining room, kitchen, and two sun rooms for you to relax and enjoy. The renovated upstairs includes 5 bedrooms and two additional baths.
First level of the house:
- Large living room with a 60” Smart TV w/ support for your favorite streaming channels
- Plenty of games for you to enjoy including Jenga, cards, chess, Phase 10, and more
- Dining room and adjacent dining space with up to 16 seats (plus a high chair)
- Beautiful bar room and cocktail-making set complete, plus big windows and gorgeous neighborhood views
- Fully stocked kitchen with a Keurig, french press, oven, microwave, dishwasher, toaster, waffle maker, spices, and much more
- A downstairs bathroom with a stackable washer-dryer and a changing table
- Garage and driveway parking spot, plus ample street parking
The second level of the house:
- 3 King, 1 Queen, and 4 Full beds
- Master bedroom includes a desk for remote-work
- Two of the bedrooms include full length mirrored closets
- Every room has closet space
- 50” Smart TVs in every bedroom equipped for all your favorite channels
- 2 additional bathrooms (1 bathroom with a shower and 1 bathroom with a shower-bath)
- Ironing board and steamer
- Extra games and entertainment specifically for kids, including puzzles, farm sets, and before-bed books
- Portable Pack ‘N Play
The basement:
- Modern game room
- NBA Jam
- Pacman
- Foosball
- 60” Smart TV with your favorite streaming services
- Comfy couch seating for 12
- Neon “Go Irish” sign
- Even more board games!
Backyard:
- Fire pit
- Grill
- An outdoor seating area that fits 7 with lovely string lights
- Plenty of beautiful lawn and garden space for picnics and outdoor play
- Lots of outdoor games, including Giant Jenga, Connect 4, and Cornhole
Location:
- 25 min walk or 4 min drive to Notre Dame (35 min walk to football stadium)
- 19 min walk to Holy Cross College
- 33 min walk to St. Mary’s College
- 27 min walk to Downtown South Bend
- 5 min drive to Studebaker National Museum
- 47 min drive to Indiana Dune National Park
- 1 hour and 30 min drive to Chicago
- This property is located in a family-friendly private, quiet, and beautiful suburban neighborhood, while still being walking distance of the best locations South Bend has to offer
Community Amenities:
- There’s a bike trail across the street and a neighborhood playground with swings down the road
- St. Joseph River is a 5 min walk from the home and is perfect for a waterside stroll
- Walking distance of Notre Dame, Holy Cross, St. Mary’s
- Game Room
- Fire Pit
- Charcoal Grill
- Outdoor Seating
- Fast WiFi & TVs in every bedroom
This home was originally built in 1922 and has beautiful original woodwork! The downstairs features a large living room, dining room, kitchen, and two sun rooms for you to relax and enjoy. The renovated upstairs includes 5 bedrooms and two additional baths.
First level of the house:
- Large living room with a 60” Smart TV w/ support for your favorite streaming channels
- Plenty of games for you to enjoy including Jenga, cards, chess, Phase 10, and more
- Dining room and adjacent dining space with up to 16 seats (plus a high chair)
- Beautiful bar room and cocktail-making set complete, plus big windows and gorgeous neighborhood views
- Fully stocked kitchen with a Keurig, french press, oven, microwave, dishwasher, toaster, waffle maker, spices, and much more
- A downstairs bathroom with a stackable washer-dryer and a changing table
- Garage and driveway parking spot, plus ample street parking
The second level of the house:
- 3 King, 1 Queen, and 4 Full beds
- Master bedroom includes a desk for remote-work
- Two of the bedrooms include full length mirrored closets
- Every room has closet space
- 50” Smart TVs in every bedroom equipped for all your favorite channels
- 2 additional bathrooms (1 bathroom with a shower and 1 bathroom with a shower-bath)
- Ironing board and steamer
- Extra games and entertainment specifically for kids, including puzzles, farm sets, and before-bed books
- Portable Pack ‘N Play
The basement:
- Modern game room
- NBA Jam
- Pacman
- Foosball
- 60” Smart TV with your favorite streaming services
- Comfy couch seating for 12
- Neon “Go Irish” sign
- Even more board games!
Backyard:
- Fire pit
- Grill
- An outdoor seating area that fits 7 with lovely string lights
- Plenty of beautiful lawn and garden space for picnics and outdoor play
- Lots of outdoor games, including Giant Jenga, Connect 4, and Cornhole
Location:
- 25 min walk or 4 min drive to Notre Dame (35 min walk to football stadium)
- 19 min walk to Holy Cross College
- 33 min walk to St. Mary’s College
- 27 min walk to Downtown South Bend
- 5 min drive to Studebaker National Museum
- 47 min drive to Indiana Dune National Park
- 1 hour and 30 min drive to Chicago
- This property is located in a family-friendly private, quiet, and beautiful suburban neighborhood, while still being walking distance of the best locations South Bend has to offer
Community Amenities:
- There’s a bike trail across the street and a neighborhood playground with swings down the road
- St. Joseph River is a 5 min walk from the home and is perfect for a waterside stroll
Property manager
Mindy McTeigue
Premier Host
Languages
English
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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
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
About the area
South Bend
Northshore Triangle, a neighbourhood in South Bend, is home to this holiday home. Compton Family Ice Arena and Kennedy Park are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit University Park Mall and Heritage Square Shopping. Travelling with kids? Consider Potawatomi Zoo, or check out an event or a game at Joyce Center.

South Bend, IN
What's nearby
- St. Mary's College - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
- Century Center Convention Center - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
- Notre Dame Stadium - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
- Studebaker National Museum - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
- University of Notre Dame - 6 min drive - 6.4 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- McDonald's - 16 min walk
- Bob's Pub - 3 min drive
- Burger King - 18 min walk
- Brothers Bar & Grill - 2 min drive
- BRU Buger Bar - South Bend - 2 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
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Reviews
12 Jan 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Richard T.
20 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect House
Richard T.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
23 Dec 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely home.
Verified traveller
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Mark S.
13 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great House for ND Football Weekend
Mark S.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Thomas N.
8 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Terrific house for game day family reunion
Thomas N.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Erica S.
20 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Home
Erica S.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
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Hosted by Mindy McTeigue

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