LAYDEN HOUSE ND FAN FAVORITE! Four Horseman Former Owner Elmer Layden

South Bend, Indiana
$2538 avg/night Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 6

Bed

Bath 5

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 12

Max Sleeps

Night 2 nights

Min Stay

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'sduring 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.

Read More Expand
  • Feature Features
  • Map Map
  • School District Rates & Availability
  • Review Review

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 Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    6 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 4200 Sq Ft (390 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Blender Dishwasher Kitchen Island Microwave Oven Refrigerator Spices Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Near Laundromat Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Car Not Required Onsite Parking Onsite Parking Options Include A Garage Wheelchair-accessible Parking Available
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Fenced Yard Firepit Garden Outdoor Furniture Patio
  • BATHROOMS

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

    Desk Desk Chair Office
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Basketball Nearby Bicycle On Site Casino Nearby Fitness Center Fitness Facilities Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books Games Video Games Video Library Smart TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Dining Room Fireplace Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Books Children's Toys Playground
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    Near A Health Or Beauty Spa Near A Hospital Near A Zoo Near Outlet Shopping Next To A Golf Course
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board Phone
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    1 On-site Accessible Parking Spaces 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 Wheelchair-accessible Parking Wheelchair-accessible Path Of Travel

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 12:00 PM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 12

Map Map

School District Rates & Availability

Review Review

  • Jason S.

    Submitted Oct 22, 2025

    Stayed Oct 17, 2025

    Great location to gather for an ND home football game.

  • Hugh M.

    Submitted Oct 5, 2025

    Stayed Oct 3, 2025

    Great owner, great hiuse if she will have us well be back next year!

  • kieran m.

    Submitted May 19, 2025

    Stayed May 17, 2025

    Elmer Layden is still delivering. The house made for a very special graduation weekend for my daughter. Excellent location; the hosts were responsive and very nice; the history is special; and we would come again.

  • Thomas F.

    Submitted Sep 8, 2024

    Stayed Sep 6, 2024

    We loved this quirky, charming historic 100 year old home. Great gathering spaces and dining area. Well stocked kitchen, large dining table that was perfect for dinners. Beds and rooms worked well for our group of adult friends and couples. The beds were comfortable and the linens fresh and lovely. The outdoor patio and fireplace was wonderful. A very ready walk from campus (the group that walked home from the game actually arrived a bit before the group that drove home). Communication with Melinda was rapid and easy. We had to call her to find the back-up propane tank and that was instantaneous. We found gifts of coffee cake and some delicious candies left for us on arrival. The 4 star for accurate description: lists 2 twin beds in basement and in living room. There were not. Had large comfortable sofas, but not mattresses or sleeper sofas. One of our number chose to sleep on the sofa and had no complaints. No hot tub either, which was not a deal breaker, but would have been fun. Hoping to be back next year!

  • Peggy F.

    Submitted Oct 18, 2023

    Stayed Oct 13, 2023

    This house has so much history. My husband graduated from ND in 1965. My daughter graduated in 2000. We had our 6 children and 2 grandchildren and my sons in laws who had never been to ND. The house is very comfortable. I love the dining table. It seats 12.

  • Thomas O. o.

    Submitted Sep 24, 2023

    Stayed Sep 22, 2023

    Great experience. The property was as advertised. Would come back to this location in the future. Go Irish!

  • Steve M.

    Submitted Sep 4, 2023

    Stayed Sep 1, 2023

    My family came together from across the country, from Seattle to Boston, in order to attend a ND game. My father is a '62 grad and my brother is an '85 grad. The property accommodated our large extended family. There were plenty of sleeping accommodations and bathrooms. The dinning room and family room had plenty of room for us to eat together and watch Rudy in comfort! The outdoor patio and fireplace area is a wonderful place to relax and enjoy a nice cocktail after a Notre Dame win! Would definitely stay there again! Go Irish!!

  • Matt C.

    Submitted May 24, 2023

    Stayed May 19, 2023

    Owners are super responsive, house is a mini vacation itself. So much history, close to Norte damn.

  • Magdalen S.

    Submitted Nov 23, 2022

    Stayed Nov 18, 2022

    Great property for family. Close to ND stadium. Host was very communicative and accommodating!

  • Rachel B.

    Submitted May 19, 2022

    Stayed May 13, 2022

    The house is perfect for celebrations, family reunion or just a fun weekend! We had Family fly into Chicago/S Bend for our daughter's Graduation, and a friend with her parents came by afterwards to enjoy supper and celebrate - so about 16 of us eating, visiting and enjoying our time. The house was so accommodating for this crowd. The HOST family is Amazing! They were quick to respond to any text messages and answered questions- when I couldn't find something! Definitely recommend to anyone that needs lots of space- a downstairs bedroom/bath was awesome for my 87yo mother n law; above garage bedroom was perfect for my 18yo son- the others slept on 2nd and 3rd floor of the main house. Bathrooms for all! Great Layout for such an older home! A GEM!

Your dates are Available!

Total

Includes taxes and fees
$2,538+
View details