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LAYDEN HOUSE ND FAN FAVORITE! Four Horseman Former Owner Elmer Layden
Holiday home with a fitness centre, near Notre Dame Stadium
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
6 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 12390.2 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area

- Place, Potawatomi Zoo
- Place, Notre Dame Stadium
- Place, University of Notre Dame
- Airport, South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.)
Rooms & beds
6 bedrooms (sleeps 12)
2nd Floor Double-"Rockne"
1 Double Bed
2nd Floor King-"Layden"
1 King Bed
2nd Floor Queen-"Crowley"
1 Queen Bed
2nd Floor Queen-"Stuhldreher"
1 Queen Bed
3rd Floor BR Sleeps 5-"Miller"
1 Double Bed, 1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed
3rd Floor Full-"The Leprechaun"
1 Double Bed
Game/Recreation Room - Basement
2 Single Sofa Beds
Living Room
2 Single Sofa Beds
5 bathrooms
1st Floor - 3/4 Bathroom
Bathtub · Toilet
1st Floor - Water Closet
Toilet
2nd Floor Hall Bathroom
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
2nd Floor - Master Bathroom
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
3rd Floor - 3/4 Hall Bathroom
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Office
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
About this property
LAYDEN HOUSE ND FAN FAVORITE! Four Horseman Former Owner Elmer Layden
ND FOOTBALL FAN FAVORITE!
Our convenient and historical location is a Notre Dame Football fan favorite! Make your Fighting Irish weekend complete by enjoying a piece of Notre Dame's history right next to campus in beautiful Coquillard Woods.
Layden House was built in 1927 by Russell Smith, the developer of the historic area and founder of Coquillard Woods Social Club (now Morris Park Country Club).
Four Horseman, Elmer Layden and his wife Edith were residents in the 1940's during his time as Notre Dame's Athletic Director and his years as The Commissioner of the NFL.
Elmer Layden was one of the distinguished members of Notre Dame football's 1924 team under Coach Knute Rockne. Together with Harry Stuhldreher, Don Miller, and Jim Crowley they comprised the winning backfield known as the Four Horsemen.
The house is within walking distance (1.5 miles) to campus and all the entertainment surrounding it (including Eddy Street Commons, The Linebacker, Mitch's, The American Pancake House, Nick's Patio, Starbucks, and Martin's Grocery Store).
This beautiful home was built in the French Tudor architectural style and features 6 bedrooms including one king size, three queen size, three full size, and one twin trundle.
Fully remodeled, Layden House includes all the charm of a home from its era as well as the convenience of modern amenities (including air conditioning, fully stocked and modern kitchen, laundry, and free Wi-Fi).
Outdoor entertaining area features fireplace and three separate patios - one for morning coffee, one for dining, and one for an evening fire that seats 30. In the time the home was built, the rear lawn was used for croquet matches. There is a child's playhouse in the fenced in yard as well.
Dining Room seats 12 and is the hub of the home. While the kitchen is smaller, it is fully functional with every amenity for preparing large meals. You will want to stock up on bags of ice when you get here for the two giant coolers for use during your stay.
An extra-large driveway can house 4 cars...in addition, there is legal street parking. Garage parking is available for one midsize SUV or smaller upon request
No ND Parking Pass? No problem. Layden House is readily accessible by Ubër/Lyft or a short walk (1.5 miles).
Make your memorable Notre Dame weekend unique with a stay at Layden House!
NOTE ON CLEANING STANDARDS/ALLERGENS: We follow COVID19 cleaning guidelines that were created in consultation with Expedia Group partner Cristal International Standards, part of Intertek Group, and with the Vacation Rental Management Association (VRMA). They’re based on publicly available information from the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). Despite all cleaning efforts, pet dander allergens may be present as we have previously accommodated pets.
Our convenient and historical location is a Notre Dame Football fan favorite! Make your Fighting Irish weekend complete by enjoying a piece of Notre Dame's history right next to campus in beautiful Coquillard Woods.
Layden House was built in 1927 by Russell Smith, the developer of the historic area and founder of Coquillard Woods Social Club (now Morris Park Country Club).
Four Horseman, Elmer Layden and his wife Edith were residents in the 1940's during his time as Notre Dame's Athletic Director and his years as The Commissioner of the NFL.
Elmer Layden was one of the distinguished members of Notre Dame football's 1924 team under Coach Knute Rockne. Together with Harry Stuhldreher, Don Miller, and Jim Crowley they comprised the winning backfield known as the Four Horsemen.
The house is within walking distance (1.5 miles) to campus and all the entertainment surrounding it (including Eddy Street Commons, The Linebacker, Mitch's, The American Pancake House, Nick's Patio, Starbucks, and Martin's Grocery Store).
This beautiful home was built in the French Tudor architectural style and features 6 bedrooms including one king size, three queen size, three full size, and one twin trundle.
Fully remodeled, Layden House includes all the charm of a home from its era as well as the convenience of modern amenities (including air conditioning, fully stocked and modern kitchen, laundry, and free Wi-Fi).
Outdoor entertaining area features fireplace and three separate patios - one for morning coffee, one for dining, and one for an evening fire that seats 30. In the time the home was built, the rear lawn was used for croquet matches. There is a child's playhouse in the fenced in yard as well.
Dining Room seats 12 and is the hub of the home. While the kitchen is smaller, it is fully functional with every amenity for preparing large meals. You will want to stock up on bags of ice when you get here for the two giant coolers for use during your stay.
An extra-large driveway can house 4 cars...in addition, there is legal street parking. Garage parking is available for one midsize SUV or smaller upon request
No ND Parking Pass? No problem. Layden House is readily accessible by Ubër/Lyft or a short walk (1.5 miles).
Make your memorable Notre Dame weekend unique with a stay at Layden House!
NOTE ON CLEANING STANDARDS/ALLERGENS: We follow COVID19 cleaning guidelines that were created in consultation with Expedia Group partner Cristal International Standards, part of Intertek Group, and with the Vacation Rental Management Association (VRMA). They’re based on publicly available information from the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). Despite all cleaning efforts, pet dander allergens may be present as we have previously accommodated pets.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Gym
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 12:00 PM
Children
Children allowed: ages 13–17
No child safety precautions have been taken.
Events
Events allowed: family gatherings
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 12
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 deadlock
We should mention
A car is not required for transport to and from this property
About the area
South Bend
South Bend is home to this holiday home. DeBartolo Performing Arts Center and Morris Performing Arts Center are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Potawatomi Zoo and Compton Family Ice Arena. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Notre Dame Stadium or Joyce Center.

South Bend, IN
What's nearby
- Potawatomi Zoo - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
- Compton Family Ice Arena - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
- Notre Dame Stadium - 4 min drive - 2.2 km
- Studebaker National Museum - 5 min drive - 3.6 km
- University of Notre Dame - 5 min drive - 3.8 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- McDonald's - 19 min walk
- Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen - 3 min drive
- The Lodge Cafe - 19 min walk
- Linebacker Lounge - 3 min drive
- Subway - 2 min drive
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Melinda Evans
We have always loved older homes. Our first home was in Chicago, IL and built in 1870, our second was in Granger, IN and was built in 1987, our third was in Chester Springs, PA and was a townhome built in 1997. Ever since returning to the area in 2014 we knew we had to get back to our old house roots. Although we have only lived in Layden House since 2015, we already know that this house will be home for a long time. We love the neighborhood and the accessibility to Notre Dame and Morris Park Country Club.
Why they chose this property
Accessibility to University of Notre Dame's campus. Four Horseman, Elmer Layden resided here in the 1940's
What makes this property unique
Historical home once owned by Four Horseman, Elmer Layden who resided here in the 1940's. Please keep in mind that this house is an older home (nearly 100 years) and with that comes the unique character that comes with age.
Languages:
English
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