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Discover university charm. Your 4-bedroom retreat, an 8-min drive to Notre Dame.

Family-friendly holiday home in South Bend

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Terrace/patio
Smart TV, video games, table football
Smart TV, video games, table football
4 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel cot
Exterior
Within 2.5 miles of Notre Dame, The Grand Dame offers a stylish retreat for group trips. With four bedrooms, a sleeper couch in the living room and fun zone basement to keep everyone entertained this home is ideal for gatherings.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12186 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Discover university charm. Your 4-bedroom retreat, an 8-min drive to Notre Dame.

In South Bend, you'll find the ideal place to stay near the famous University of Notre Dame and many popular spots. This 4-bedroom vacation home offers the ideal blend of comfort and convenience. Located in an historic and safe neighborhood, you'll appreciate the scenic, tree-lined street. As you step inside, you'll be greeted by a cozy and well-appointed interior, complete with 2.5 bathrooms, clean towels, a stocked kitchen, and a hair dryer to make your stay effortless. Enjoy the comfort of air conditioning and heating, as well as fresh linens for a restful night's sleep. Catch up on laundry with the in-unit washer and dryer, and iron out any wrinkles with the provided iron and board. Spend your days exploring the nearby Notre Dame Stadium, just an 8-minute drive away. Take the family to Potawatomi Zoo, downtown South Bend, or try your luck at the Four Winds Casino South Bend, just 14 minutes from your doorstep. With high-speed WiFi, you can stay connected throughout your stay. Immerse yourself in the vibrant university town and create lasting memories in this charming South Bend vacation home.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Foosball table

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Bed sheets changed on request
  • Garden
  • Recycling
  • Towels (changed on request)
  • Unit size: 2,000 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Note from host: $100 per pet fee.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings

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: 20
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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

About the area

Map
South Bend, IN

What's nearby

  • Kennedy Park - 5 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Leeper Park Tennis Center - 5 min drive - 2.2 km
  • University of Notre Dame - 9 min drive - 9.2 km
  • Notre Dame Stadium - 10 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Four Winds Casino South Bend - 13 min drive - 6.9 km

Getting around

  • South Bend Station - 10 min drive
  • South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bob's Pub - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪T. Allen’s King Gyros - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Local Cup - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪No. 6 Scratch Kitchen - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Discover university charm. Your 4-bedroom retreat, an 8-min drive to Notre Dame. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much is parking at Discover university charm. Your 4-bedroom retreat, an 8-min drive to Notre Dame.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Discover university charm. Your 4-bedroom retreat, an 8-min drive to Notre Dame.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Discover university charm. Your 4-bedroom retreat, an 8-min drive to Notre Dame.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Discover university charm. Your 4-bedroom retreat, an 8-min drive to Notre Dame. located?

This family-friendly South Bend holiday home is within 2 mi (3 km) of Kennedy Park and Leeper Park Tennis Center. Compton Family Ice Arena and City Cemetery are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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Reviews

Discover university charm. Your 4-bedroom retreat, an 8-min drive to Notre Dame. Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

9.6

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 7 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 7 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 7 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Carlie R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice home, had a few issues with the AC not working at first but the host was quick to fix the issue & was very responsive!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Mariana A.

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

Family Weekend

Home was spacious enough to accommodate our large group comfortably. It was peaceful and relaxing
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lois P.

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

Holiday Near Family

We were so pleased to find a dog friendly home very near our family. Enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy S.

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

ND football weekend

This house was beautiful and cozy. Nice large gas grill and kitchen with all the necessities. Liked the large dining table to linger over meals and visit. Beds very comfortable and great layout to accommodate our large family. Nice neighborhood with sidewalks for walking. Easy drive to University.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

David P.

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

The Grand Dame

Very comfortable stay. Setup was ideal for our family. Convenient to the campus. Great communication from property owner. Very responsive!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy K.

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

Loved the Place

Super cute older home that was nicely decorated. Tons of space and in a great location!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Tyler G.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025