The Historic Riverside Convent: Sister's of the Holy Cross School House

Niles, Michigan
$212 avg/night Minimum Stay 1 Nights
Bed 3

Bed

Bath 1

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 6

Max Sleeps

Night 1 nights

Min Stay

This historic home is nestled on the quiet banks of the St. Joseph River on 3.1 acres.

Part of the appeal of the home is the story it tells. From Father Sorin’s weekly visits to the convent in the 1840s to the many lessons in arithmetic and history taught by the Sister’s of the Holy Cross in the main room, this home is truly unique. Visitors are able to stay in the only remaining building of the original St. Mary’s College campus and explore other historic sites nearby.
The space

While it maintains the feel of the convent and school house, it has been re-modeled for a more comfortable stay. There are three bedrooms, a bathroom and a half, a dining area, and a living room. While the living space and rooms are of ample size, the bathrooms are closer quarters. Amenities include an outdoor fire area and picnic table, a propane grill, and a wooded area.

The driveway is unpaved so wet weather can make for a muddy drive to The Convent.
Guest access

Enjoy a walk through the woods, conversation by a fire, solitude by the river, or reading a book in the upper room. Regardless of what you choose to do, history awaits.

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Feature Features

  • SKI

    Close To Skiing
  • PETS

    1 Total (up To 50 Lbs Per Pet) Pet Friendly Welcoming Cats And Dogs Only
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Not Reported (host Has Not Indicated Whether There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property; Consider Bringing A Portable Detector) Smoke Detector Not Reported (host Has Not Indicated Whether There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    3 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Electric Kettle Microwave Oven Refrigerator Spices Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill
  • BATHROOMS

    1.5 Bathrooms Hair Dryer Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Birdwatching Nearby Fitness Facilities Nearby Golf Nearby Kayaking Nearby Mountain Biking Nearby Power Boating Nearby Sledding Nearby Swimming Nearby Wildlife And Game Walks Nearby Winery Tours Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Smart TV
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Dinnerware Playground
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    Near A Health Or Beauty Spa Near A Hospital On The River On The Waterfront
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 6

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School District Rates & Availability

Review Review

  • Deborah

    Submitted Sep 2, 2024

    Stayed Aug 31, 2024

    very nice

  • Carrie

    Submitted Apr 3, 2024

    Stayed Mar 30, 2024

    The house is beautiful for a quiet getaway. It is close to everything in downtown Niles and nearby Buchanan. Right on the St Joe River and lots of birds you can see right out the back door of the kitchen or first floor bedroom. Great food choices and hiking in nearby nature preserves. We will be back in warmer weather

  • Sally N.

    Submitted Oct 19, 2025

    Stayed Oct 3, 2025

    Everything was clean and nice.

  • Cam V.

    Submitted Oct 12, 2025

    Stayed Oct 9, 2025

    We enjoyed our stay. The house is convenient to ND campus and is in a quiet area.

  • Kelly S.

    Submitted Sep 21, 2025

    Stayed Sep 18, 2025

    Loved our stay! Beautiful property and comfy home., so much character too!

  • Laura M.

    Submitted Sep 9, 2025

    Stayed Aug 29, 2025

    Beautiful property with very thoughtful touches. Peaceful lot but convenient to most places in Michiana. 2 BR are upstairs - you must go through one to get to the other - perfect where privacy isnt an issue. If you like an historic stay this is a lovely one!!

  • Submitted Aug 3, 2025

    Stayed Aug 1, 2025

    Easy check in and great communication with the property manager. Very relaxing stay

  • lawrence y.

    Submitted Jun 30, 2025

    Stayed Jun 27, 2025

    Beautiful property tucked away in the woods right on the Saint Joseph’s river. Interior very spacious a very comfortable with just a touch of antique furniture to make the place absolutely charming.

  • Don P.

    Submitted Jun 4, 2025

    Stayed Jun 1, 2025

    We very much enjoyed our stay at this property. It was as described, great communication from the owners and extremely comfortable.

  • Julie B.

    Submitted Mar 23, 2025

    Stayed Mar 22, 2025

    Tranquil stay with great forest and river views, house is charming, spotlessly clean. Stocked with all necessities. Hosts were very responsive and accommodating. Would love to come back!

  • Suzy W.

    Submitted Mar 10, 2025

    Stayed Mar 6, 2025

    Very nice place to stay, clean and comfortable. Host was super nice and helped us get in. Close to all the things we had going on.

  • Hannah C.

    Submitted Dec 27, 2024

    Stayed Dec 24, 2024

    Jerry and Alma were so attentive and their communication was stellar. We stayed since their home was down the street from family Christmas and our son has dog allergies so we wanted to give him a safe place to sleep. They were so accommodating and made sure to help us ease our worries about their pet/cleaning policies and practices to help us pick the right place. Beautiful little home and great for families especially in the warmer months with a playground and trampoline for kids!

  • Irene M.

    Submitted Dec 9, 2024

    Stayed Dec 7, 2024

    Always special to stay somewhere unique and historic. The small bathrooms and single shower made it an intimate space, but it was all we needed for our overnight.

  • Gabriel A.

    Submitted Dec 2, 2024

    Stayed Nov 28, 2024

    Great location with proximity to South Bend and Granger area. Jerry and Alma are very accommodating. Highly recommend this property!

  • Tammy P.

    Submitted Oct 18, 2024

    Stayed Oct 10, 2024

    I could not have asked for a better property! Alma and Jerry are fantastic. They are very responsive to all any questions. The home is cozy and the property is beautiful. I love some of the old details of the home that they kept along with their upgrades. Everything you need is there. They found some items left behind and even went out of there way to get them returned to me. We will definately stay there again! Alma & Jerry.. I can not thank you enough for accommodating my family from Florida so they could escape Hurricane Milton. You truly are amazing And caring property owners.

  • allen l.

    Submitted Sep 23, 2024

    Stayed Sep 19, 2024

    Very clean andwell supplied kitchen.

  • Joanne B.

    Submitted Aug 25, 2024

    Stayed Aug 9, 2024

    Alma was an excellent host and very helpful in directing us to dog friendly parks and restaurants. We stayed 2 nights with our family dog but spent all of our time out exploring. The house was the perfect place to go back home at night and to watch the Olympics on the tv. The bed in the main floor bedroom was very comfortable. Thank you Alma and Jerry!

  • George K.

    Submitted Jul 15, 2024

    Stayed Jul 12, 2024

    Nice little property on the St Joseph river. Set back away from the road and is VERY quiet. The only sounds we heard were birds chirping and the water flowing. Check-in was easy, beds were comfortable, and overall a property I would stay in again, if I were in the area. The only issue was that the listing had a disclosure of a 3 br. / 2 bath, but I didn't read the details and it was really 1 1/2 baths. The upstairs bath did not have a shower. Other than that it was wonderful!

  • Julie W.

    Submitted Jun 25, 2024

    Stayed Jun 17, 2024

    The home was older but well kept- kitchen was clean and plenty of room- couch did not look comfy-but was so comfy- downstairs bed slept excellent and pillows were fresh and slept xcellwnt- shower was hot- bathroom was small but very sufficient- we didn’t use the upstairs it was so roomy! Loved the chipmunks and squirrels around the trees

  • Aleisha D.

    Submitted Jun 22, 2024

    Stayed Jun 20, 2024

    Stayed with family of four and dog for 1 night. The house was well maintained and comfortable. The host added little touches and we played several of the games that were offered. We loved the history of the place and was close to a lot of activities. Only about 30 minutes from Lake Michigan.

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Total

Includes taxes and fees
$212+
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