1 mile from ND! Beautifully renovated and roomy 4-bed, 3-bath home, wooded lot.

South Bend, Indiana
$625 avg/night Minimum Stay 1 Nights
Bed 4

Bed

Bath 3

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 8

Max Sleeps

Night 1 nights

Min Stay

Located less than one mile north of Notre Dame campus, Tall Oaks Cottage is near to everything yet nestled on a quiet wooded property in a lovely, safe neighborhood. With four bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms, this spacious home is perfect for families or small group gatherings. A beautiful brick mid-century ranch, designer-updated with modern amenities, the home features two inviting living/dining areas, a large screened-in porch, and an outdoor patio area.

In town for a football gameJust 1.7 miles from Notre Dame Stadium, Tall Oaks Cottage is a quick and easy walk to White Field, for free game-day shuttle service. Centrally located 1.5 miles from St. Joseph River parks and trails, and four miles from downtown South Bend. Abundant dining and entertainment offerings are a few short minutes away at Eddy Street Commons, along Rt 933, and on Main Street in Mishawaka.

THE SPACE
Step through the front door to a light-filled living room with a cozy gas log fireplace and large smart TV, then continue to the fully equipped kitchen and dining area. The main level has 3 bedrooms and two renovated full bathrooms. A large primary bedroom boasts deluxe king bed and ensuite bathroom. The roomy second bedroom features a deluxe king bed. Trundle twin beds (upper mattress is deluxe, lower mattress is 7-inch so as to fit underneath) and an office desk in third bedroom.

The lower level includes a spacious family room with a bright and cheerful seating area, a full gas log fireplace, and a game/dining table that expands to fit your group. A full bath (renovated in 2026) and private fourth bedroom with deluxe queen bed and built-in desk are on this level. Washer and dryer available are in newly remodeled laundry room (2026) adjacent to family room and bath.

Back upstairs and right out the rear door, you'll enjoy a relaxing screened-in porch with ample space to enjoy the fresh air and wooded scenery without being exposed to the elements. Step outside to the large, shady yard with plenty of grass for lawn games. On the patio, find a table with chairs and a propane gas grill as well as a cozy patio swing.

GUEST ACCESS
Guests will initially enter the home with keyless entry through the screened porch. Code will be provided upon check-in. All parts of the property are available except for a private owner’s room in the basement and the garage. Guests can access TV streaming services through two Google TV’s. These smart TV’s are also equipped with local and cable channels through You Tube TV.

We welcome football fans and tailgaters as well as families and friends coming together for special occasions. We require that guest be at least 25 years old to book.

NO LARGE PARTIES. NO EVENTS. This home is within a residential neighborhood. To be courteous to our neighbors we ask that you respect quiet hours from 10 pm to 7 am.

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Deadbolt Lock Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    4 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Eco-friendly Cleaning Products Used Recycling Unit Size: 2680 Sq Ft (249 Sq M) Uses Some LED Lighting
  • KITCHEN

    Blender Coffee/tea Maker Dishwasher Ice Maker Microwave Oven Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Firepit Garden Gas Grill Outdoor Furniture Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    3 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Shampoo Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • WORKSPACES

    Desk Desk Chair
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Cycling Nearby Golf Nearby Hiking Nearby Hiking/biking Trails Nearby Ice Skating Nearby Kayaking Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Games Smart TV
  • LIVING SPACES

    Fireplace Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Dinnerware Children's Games Children's Toys Travel Crib
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    If You Have Requests For Specific Accessibility Needs, Please Contact The Property Using The Information On The Reservation Confirmation Received After Booking. No Elevators Smoke-free Property Upper Floors Accessible By Stairs Only Wheelchair Accessible

CheckIn Check-in : 03:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 8

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School District Rates & Availability

Review Review

  • Jennifer I.

    Submitted Oct 20, 2025

    Stayed Oct 17, 2025

    Lovely home near campus.

  • Sharon D.

    Submitted Sep 22, 2025

    Stayed Sep 18, 2025

    This house truly felt like a home from the moment we walked in. We were visiting for a Notre Dame game, and it is only a mile away from White Field (pay to park) where you can catch a free shuttle to the ND Library. This is probably the best stocked VRBO I have ever stayed in. We like to cook (especially breakfast) and it had everything we needed. Lots of kitchen towels and bathroom towels. Very quiet and peaceful neighborhood too. The screened-in patio was so comfortable and we enjoyed it in the morning with coffee. The only complaint was not having more time there! We will return for sure. Thank you, Mike and Wendy, for allowing us to use your beautiful home.

  • Amy L.

    Submitted Jun 15, 2025

    Stayed Jun 12, 2025

    Our stay was great!! One of the cleanest places we have stayed in! The neighborhood was beautiful to walk through!

  • Lara S.

    Submitted May 19, 2025

    Stayed May 16, 2025

    Our family and friends (group of 8) enjoyed staying at this clean, well-equipped home near Notre Dame campus! Communication was fantastic and the property manager was very accommodating, allowing us to check in early and check out late. It's an older home and the showers could use an upgrade, but the beds were comfortable and it had everything we needed. We would definitely stay again!

  • Joseph C.

    Submitted Oct 16, 2024

    Stayed Oct 11, 2024

    Our group had an amazing stay! The house is beautiful, great patio and yard, and excellent communication with the host!

  • John S.

    Submitted Oct 2, 2024

    Stayed Sep 27, 2024

    Great weekend! The house is well equipped, clean, with comfy beds. We walked to campus Sunday, very easy. Highly recommend.

  • Dodie H.

    Submitted Jul 22, 2024

    Stayed Jul 3, 2024

    This house was sooooo neat. It was clean, communications were great, and it was in the nicest little neighborhood. We had researched Southbend, and the internet doesn't give it a good rep. We were hesitant about where we would book, and this did not disappoint. It exceeded our expectations. So safe that I ran the neighborhood several mornings. Neighbors were really nice too! It also had everything I needed in the kitchen to be able to prepare breakfast, and prep meals for our day. They obviously had a designer select the decor b/c it was PERFECT for the age of the house. I felt like I was in my Brady Bunch era! haha. Book it! don't wait. When we come back, this will be our go to.

  • Jim B.

    Submitted Jul 6, 2024

    Stayed Jun 30, 2024

    This rental is spacious and set up perfectly with all amenities to accommodate two families. It is larger than it looks from the street. The screened porch and yard are very peaceful and calming especially when the wind blows through the tall oaks. Thank you! (P.S. My wife used to live next door and knew the family that built the house so it was also nostalgic for her and her sister)

  • Marian B.

    Submitted May 19, 2024

    Stayed May 17, 2024

    The property was perfect for our family weekend. Thank you.

  • Heather P.

    Submitted Nov 2, 2023

    Stayed Oct 26, 2023

    This property is well laid out for a larger group giving everyone plenty of space and comfort. The house was clean, well equipt, and Wendy the host was so friendly and accommodating. Also has a close by (1/2) mile walk to shuttle for football games. Would love to stay again with my family!

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