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FOOTBALL WEEKEND GET-A-WAY - with outdoor space to die for.

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A wicker tray with two wine glasses on a white table, set on a beige sofa with patterned cushions.
A cabin with a wooden deck, a white chair, and a hammock.
A living room with a stone fireplace, large windows, and a television mounted on the wall.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a large island, and a window with a view of trees.
A modern living room with a bar area, a Christmas tree, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • 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
    Near University of Notre Dame

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • On-site fitness centre
  • Toys
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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South Bend, IN
  • Place, University of Notre Dame
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Hesburgh Library
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Notre Dame Stadium
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Mater Bedroom

1 King Bed

Misc Sleeping

4 Queen Beds

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 2 / Shared

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Kitchen Bathroom

Toilet

Master Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

South Bend

Located in South Bend, this holiday home is on the waterfront. South Bend Civic Theater and South Bend Regional Museum of Art are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Warren Golf Course and Leeper Park Tennis Center. Compton Family Ice Arena and DeBartolo Performing Arts Center are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including winery tours.
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Map
South Bend, IN

What's nearby

  • University of Notre Dame - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Hesburgh Library - 4 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Notre Dame Stadium - 7 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Four Winds Casino South Bend - 15 min drive - 25.4 km
  • Four Winds Casino New Buffalo - 34 min drive - 60.0 km

Getting around

  • South Bend Station - 13 min drive
  • South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪T. Allen’s King Gyros - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is FOOTBALL WEEKEND GET-A-WAY - with outdoor space to die for. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 453 kg per pet.

How much is parking at FOOTBALL WEEKEND GET-A-WAY - with outdoor space to die for.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at FOOTBALL WEEKEND GET-A-WAY - with outdoor space to die for.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at FOOTBALL WEEKEND GET-A-WAY - with outdoor space to die for.?

Checkout is at 1:00 PM.

Where is FOOTBALL WEEKEND GET-A-WAY - with outdoor space to die for. located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Hesburgh Library and University of Notre Dame. Notre Dame Stadium is 2 mi (3.2 km) away.

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. 39 out of 39 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 39 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 39 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 39 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 39 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

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
The house was in perfect condition and the owner was very easy to communicate with. The walk to the stadium is do-able. Ample common space and the kitchen is well stocked. Would recommend for sure!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nate was easy to work with and responsive to any questions we had. The property is very close to campus and had everything we needed for a tailgate party. Very comfy beds and nice outdoor space too! 10/10 recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place to stay

Mandy and Nate are wonderful hosts and very accommodating. Property was fully equipped and very close to campus. We love staying here!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Nov 2024
We absolutely love hosting you and your family!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house was beautiful with plenty of room for everyone. It was conveniently located near Notre Dame and Downtown South Bend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property is well appointed and had everything we needed for our weekend stay. The space is perfect for family gatherings with great indoor and outdoor spaces to socialize. The bedrooms are very comfortable as well. The hosts are wonderful and very responsive. We will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Oct 2025
As always we love hosting you all and are always trying to update and add to the experience
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Go Irish

We will definitely try to stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was amazing and the host was very friendly and outgoing. We will definitely be back. Go Irish!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house and property. We went for the game but enjoyed hanging out in the yard. The house was clean and we had everything we needed. The owner was great and communicating and made sure if we needed anything she was there for us.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Oct 2025
We love hosting people and are so happy you enjoyed it with your family!! I think we forgot to tell you the outdoor furniture cushions were in the side shed!! Oops!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful house & great backyard

We were in town for a wedding. Communication with Nate & Mandy was seamless and they were prompt. House was great for our group and close to Notre Dame campus. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Apr 2024
Thanks so much for treating our family home as if it were your's! We just started renting for weddings groups and love the added opportunity to meet new people and provide a convenient large gathering place next to campus. Mandy/Nate
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great house for a wedding weekend.

Fabulous property! This home is walking distance to campus and has every amenity you could want for a fun day of tailgating! Tons of space for your entire crew and a park like backyard to enjoy burgers on the grill! Homeowners are very responsive and accommodating! Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Apr 2024
We love hosting! And sharing our secret oasis so close to campus! Thanks for leaving it in mint condition Mandy/nate
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Perfect house for all things Notre Dame

We love this house and the owners. We are now heading back for our fifth stay and can't wait. The house is very comfortable and perfect for any ND event. The owners could not be more accommodating and super helpful. We look forward to many years of Irish football and stays at their home!!!
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar 2020
We LOVE when our renters become like family and strive to make everyone's experience personal as well as one of a kind. ! Thank you for the great review. Mandy and Nate
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

ND/OSU football weekend

Great property for ND football weekend. We were in town for the ND/Ohio State game. This property is perfect for groups that have children/teens. Great backyard with plenty of room to play. We will certainly stay here again on a ND football weekend!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Apr 2024
You guys were a wonderful group to host! Mandy /nate
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent home for an ND football weekend

We had a wonderful time at Nate and Mandy’s place. It was very clean, looked as expected in the listing, and plenty of space for our entire group. The check-in/check-out process was extremely easy and the hosts were very accommodating, ensuring we had everything we needed for our stay (beds, towels, tailgate equipment, permits to get back to the house post-game). Definitely hope to stay here again, thank you for having us!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Oct 2024
We love bringing families together to make memories but ensuring no stress in the process! Happy to host and looking forward to having you back.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing ND football weekend

Can’t say enough about how much we enjoyed our stay in this home. It was perfect for our group of adults, and Nate and Mandy were thoughtful, generous, and lovely hosts! We loved hanging out in the backyard and cooking out on the patio. I wouldn’t change a thing and I definitely hope to be back for another epic ND football weekend soon!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Nov 2022
So wonderful to hear that you felt at home and enjoyed the space! We look forward to host you again!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
A group of 8 spent the weekend here for a Notre Dame football game. Mandy and Nate were terrific hosts and communicated well with us throughout our stay. This home is very close to the ND campus—ideal for those in town to watch a game. Our group had plenty of room to socialize, grill, and relax while there. Thanks so much for a great experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Graduation Weekend

We had a great time celebrating our 2020 ND graduate a couple years late! Mandy and Nate were so accommodating when planning our trip. The property is beautiful and scenic. The house was beautifully decorated and had everything we needed. We will definitely recommend this house to friends.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 2 June 2022
So happy you were finally able to celebrate 2020! We enjoy sharing the beauty of our home and property with others and always strive to make you “feel at home”. Thanks for staying! Go Irish ☘️
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful home close to ND

Our group of 10 stayed here for the Navy game last weekend and we could not have had a better stay. Communication with Nate was quick & easy and the home is clean & beautiful. Upon arrival we were welcomed with specialty ND cookies (nice touch!) Very spacious and perfect for family & friends to gather We didn't have time to use the fire pit out back, but hopefully next time. Would highly recommend staying here!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Nov 2021
We love to host and ensure everyone who stays with us feels like they are “home”! Thank you for the kind review, fire pit is awaiting your next visit
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfection location and responsive owners!

This home is perfectly located within walking distance to Notre Dame campus! They have supplied everything you need for an awesome campus tailgate! The home is beautiful with plenty of room for your entire crew! The outside area is spacious and perfect for enjoying a barbecue on the back patio overlooking a beautiful creek! You won’t be sorry for choosing this rental!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Apr 2024
We loved having you stay at our house!! Thanks for treating it as your own. Mandy/Nate
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect home for a Notre Dame Football weekend

We were a group of eleven, including a baby. The house layout was great with lots of common space and seating. The kitchen is fully equipped and Mandy paid attention to every detail. She even provided two pack snd plays, high chairs snd even toys for the baby. The big screen TVs were great with YouTube TV, Apple TV and other apps. I really can’t think of one thing that wasn’t perfect. We will be back!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Nov 2023
LOVE making each gathering special. Door are open for your return any time. Mandy/Nate
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Best Notre Dame Weekend House

We love this house! We found this gem on VRBO my son’s freshman year and booked for a football game. I think we’ve seen it at least once every year since then and just used it for graduation! This is the perfect house for a fun relaxing weekend with a group. It has an awesome yard with a relaxing party layout. Grills, loungers, ect! The yard is huge! This property is also close to the campus. We have walked to games many of times and it saves a ton of headache with parking! Neighborhood is quiet and pretty. Four bedrooms and all spacious and the bathrooms are nice with everything you would need! The decor and layout of this home make it special! All Notre Dame and a fun split level that gives everyone thier space and place to watch all the sports!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 27 May 2025
We love sharing our home with other families knowing what a great opportunity it is to connect in a large open space. Noelle has been a multi year returner and their family has become like ours! This is our favorite part of hosting. Thank you Noelle!!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Don't Rent like a Champion, rent from Mandy

We had a great time for the ND/Texas game. Everything was as described. We took advantage of the tailgating equipment, parking passes, and extra tickets. The house was close and a fun place to hang out prior to the game. We even went to campus early, back to the house, then back to campus for the game. All of the home improvements were great. We had 2 families with kids ages 13-5. After some of our group left game early, we took the shuttle and walked from White field without a problem. Would recommend to anyone who would like more space than a hotel would have to offer and we will be back. Owner was very helpful and quick to respond to any questions including while we were there.
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar 2020
Thanks so much for the sweet review. We aim to make one's stay "like home" and easy to get the most out of Notre Dame Game Weekends! Looking forward to your stay next year!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Family Place

We were here for a sisters weekend with a cookout on Saturday afternoon for the rest of the family who wanted to make the drive. So, Dad, all siblings (sans youngest brother) and some nephews and mates made for a great time!! We loved the setup. We all sat outside (very comfy patio seating) until dinner was grilled, when we all moved indoors to feast and eat. I should've take a picture of the huge island that held the food, it was an assembly line. Then we ALL sat down at 1 table and ate and talked for a couple hours, with some additional late arrivals. Then, all us girls had our own rooms, and there was a living room, den and the patio and yard with more spaces to retreat. Which we did as well for some personal time. I took the dog for a walk down the lovely street. Love the houses, beautiful!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar 2020
So happy we were able to provide a space to bring your family together in!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect for our group

We came to South Bend for a wedding and stayed at Nate and Mandy’s home. It was perfect for our group of 8 adults. They were prompt and helpful with any questions we had before and during our stay. Their house was the perfect place to catch up with family and friends as we went back and forth for the wedding activities in and around Notre Dame campus. We would definitely stay here again and highly recommend their home for anyone else.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The house was perfect for our stay. Super comfortable and the back yard and area were amazing. Hosts were super great and easy to work with. Would love to stay there again any time and hope we will.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great property that is very spacious and close to campus. The tailgating supplies were a huge hit!

I would definitely stay here again. Perfect home for a large group.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
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