FOOTBALL WEEKEND GET-A-WAY - with outdoor space to die for. in South Bend

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Dates

May 2025

June 2025

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 122600 sq ft

Popular amenities

Dryer
Barbecue grill
Washer
Kitchen
Fireplace
Pet friendly

Explore the area

South Bend, IN

St. Mary's College
‪3 min drive‬
University of Notre Dame
‪4 min drive‬
Notre Dame Stadium
‪5 min drive‬
South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.)
‪13 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

South Bend

University of Notre Dame is within 2 miles (3 km) of this vacation home while other popular attractions such as Notre Dame Stadium are within 3 miles (5 km). The vacation home includes a kitchen, a fireplace, and a patio.

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What's nearby

St. Mary's College - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
University of Notre Dame - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles
Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles
Basilica of the Sacred Heart - 4 min drive - 1.7 miles
Notre Dame Stadium - 5 min drive - 2.4 miles

Getting around

South Bend Station - 13 min drive
South Bend Intl. Airport (SBN) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
‪Taco Bell - ‬3 min drive
‪Starbucks - ‬2 min drive
‪T. Allen's King Gyros - ‬3 min drive
‪Culver's - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

FOOTBALL WEEKEND GET-A-WAY - with outdoor space to die for.

This spacious home is the perfect setting for any ND football game! There is plenty of room for the ND enthusiasts coming together to cheer cheer her name. (We accept fans of other teams as well ;) Two fireplaces to catch up over a glass of wine as you bundle up for the big game. Updated everything; hardwood flooring throughout, new bathrooms with beautiful tile work, gorgeous functional mudroom that enters into modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances and a huge island to gather around. There are 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bath with open concept kitchen/dining/family room that walks out to a beautiful patio overlooking nature at its finest. A large living room with a second fireplace on main level allows for gatherings for cards/board games or just quiet catching up. An unparalleled weekend experience as it sits on 1.5 acres with a creek. It's the perfect location for unwinding after your daily activities. There is plenty of room to run around, toss a football, or enjoy an evening fire outside! 30 minute walk through campus to stadium gates! (or 8 minute walk to White Fields (Blue Lot) shuttle that transports to library for 5 minute walk to stadium gates). Comfortably sleeps 11 with ability to sleep another 4 if request air mattress. 1 king bed, 2 queen beds, 1 double over double bunk bed and one twin. No more than 16 people at/in the house at any one time please. All linens provided as well as kitchen necessities.

REMINDER - we have two dogs (allergies beware) and two little boys. This is our family home and thus general wear and tear from a fun loving home exists!! It is professionally cleaned before every stay.

Keyless entry for your convenience.

We have the followings openings for the 2025 FB Season:
Oct 4 - Boise St.
Nov 8 - Navy
Nov 22 - Syracuse
Dec 19 or 20 - 1st Rd CFP

The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 2.5 bathrooms, and a patio, and there's space to spread out with 4 bedrooms. Guests can expect to find free WiFi and a Smart TV with a DVD player. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a fireplace, and a coffee maker.

Property manager

Mandy Merritt

Languages

English

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Washer
Dryer
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includes taxes & fees

$288 per night

May 6 - May 7

Property amenities

Internet

Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

Car recommended
Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

Blender
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Ice maker
Kitchen island
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Spices
Stovetop
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
Fireplace
Living room

Entertainment

Books
DVD player
Games
Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
Video library

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

Cobblestone flooring in public areas
Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

Near a hospital
Near a zoo
On the waterfront

Things to do

Golf
Gym
Winery tours nearby

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)
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher
Deadbolt lock

General

Garden
Unit size: 2,600 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 1:00 PM

Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 1:00 PM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

This property welcomes pets
Dogs only
2 total pets
Restrictions apply
For more information, guests can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Service animals exempt from fees

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

Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

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

Check-in: 1:00 PM
Check-out: 1:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock.

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Frequently asked questions

What's there to see around this vacation home?

This vacation home is located in South Bend, close to Notre Dame Stadium and Four Winds Casino South Bend. You'll also find Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes and Basilica of the Sacred Heart within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at this vacation home?

Yes, there is a garage.

Is this vacation home associated with a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.

Is FOOTBALL WEEKEND GET-A-WAY - with outdoor space to die for. a good place to stay for couples?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this waterfront vacation home include a fireplace, a kitchen, and a smart TV.

Are there hot tubs at FOOTBALL WEEKEND GET-A-WAY - with outdoor space to die for.?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this vacation home.

Does this vacation home offer breakfast?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this vacation home allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although dogs can't stay for free, they are welcome at this vacation home.

Are there connecting rooms at this vacation home?

No, there aren't connecting rooms at this vacation home.

What is the closest airport to this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is South Bend Intl. Airport (SBN), which is 7 mi away (13 minutes by car). Another top airport is Goshen, IN (GSH-Goshen Municipal), which is around 26.6 mi away.

Can I book a room with a balcony at FOOTBALL WEEKEND GET-A-WAY - with outdoor space to die for.?

Yes, every accommodation at FOOTBALL WEEKEND GET-A-WAY - with outdoor space to die for. comes with a deck.

FOOTBALL WEEKEND GET-A-WAY - with outdoor space to die for. Reviews

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10 Excellent

Regis A., Dallas, TX

Dec 23, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Go Irish

We will definitely try to stay here again

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah D.

Nov 26, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place to stay

Mandy and Nate are wonderful hosts and very accommodating. Property was fully equipped and very close to campus. We love staying here!

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gene F.

Oct 15, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent home for an ND football weekend

We had a wonderful time at Nate and Mandy’s place. It was very clean, looked as expected in the listing, and plenty of space for our entire group. The check-in/check-out process was extremely easy and the hosts were very accommodating, ensuring we had everything we needed for our stay (beds, towels, tailgate equipment, permits to get back to the house post-game). Definitely hope to stay here again, thank you for having us!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Glenn

Sep 29, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

A group of 8 spent the weekend here for a Notre Dame football game. Mandy and Nate were terrific hosts and communicated well with us throughout our stay. This home is very close to the ND campus—ideal for those in town to watch a game. Our group had plenty of room to socialize, grill, and relax while there. Thanks so much for a great experience.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kaleigh B.

Apr 22, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Great house for a wedding weekend.

Fabulous property! This home is walking distance to campus and has every amenity you could want for a fun day of tailgating! Tons of space for your entire crew and a park like backyard to enjoy burgers on the grill! Homeowners are very responsive and accommodating! Would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole B., Elkhart, IN

Apr 17, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfection location and responsive owners!

This home is perfectly located within walking distance to Notre Dame campus! They have supplied everything you need for an awesome campus tailgate! The home is beautiful with plenty of room for your entire crew! The outside area is spacious and perfect for enjoying a barbecue on the back patio overlooking a beautiful creek! You won’t be sorry for choosing this rental!

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew M.

Apr 17, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

ND/OSU football weekend

Great property for ND football weekend. We were in town for the ND/Ohio State game. This property is perfect for groups that have children/teens. Great backyard with plenty of room to play. We will certainly stay here again on a ND football weekend!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda F.

Apr 8, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful house & great backyard

We were in town for a wedding. Communication with Nate & Mandy was seamless and they were prompt. House was great for our group and close to Notre Dame campus. Would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steffanie L.

Nov 2, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect home for a Notre Dame Football weekend

We were a group of eleven, including a baby. The house layout was great with lots of common space and seating. The kitchen is fully equipped and Mandy paid attention to every detail. She even provided two pack snd plays, high chairs snd even toys for the baby. The big screen TVs were great with YouTube TV, Apple TV and other apps. I really can’t think of one thing that wasn’t perfect. We will be back!!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emily S., Cincinnati, USA

Nov 6, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing ND football weekend

Can’t say enough about how much we enjoyed our stay in this home. It was perfect for our group of adults, and Nate and Mandy were thoughtful, generous, and lovely hosts! We loved hanging out in the backyard and cooking out on the patio. I wouldn’t change a thing and I definitely hope to be back for another epic ND football weekend soon!

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Martha C.

May 30, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Graduation Weekend

We had a great time celebrating our 2020 ND graduate a couple years late! Mandy and Nate were so accommodating when planning our trip. The property is beautiful and scenic. The house was beautifully decorated and had everything we needed. We will definitely recommend this house to friends.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

DEBERA J.

Nov 26, 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect for our group

We came to South Bend for a wedding and stayed at Nate and Mandy’s home. It was perfect for our group of 8 adults. They were prompt and helpful with any questions we had before and during our stay. Their house was the perfect place to catch up with family and friends as we went back and forth for the wedding activities in and around Notre Dame campus. We would definitely stay here again and highly recommend their home for anyone else.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jeff, Culver City

Traveled with family

Nov 25, 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

The house was perfect for our stay. Super comfortable and the back yard and area were amazing. Hosts were super great and easy to work with. Would love to stay there again any time and hope we will.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Nov 12, 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful home close to ND

Our group of 10 stayed here for the Navy game last weekend and we could not have had a better stay. Communication with Nate was quick & easy and the home is clean & beautiful. Upon arrival we were welcomed with specialty ND cookies (nice touch!) Very spacious and perfect for family & friends to gather We didn't have time to use the fire pit out back, but hopefully next time. Would highly recommend staying here!!!

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Chip K.

Sep 12, 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Great property that is very spacious and close to campus. The tailgating supplies were a huge hit!

I would definitely stay here again. Perfect home for a large group.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Patrick K.

Oct 2, 2019

Liked: Cleanliness

Great hosts!

Mandy and Nate were the best! From gourmet cupcakes to a fully stocked beer fridge, they made our stay very special. Due to a huge storm we lost power and they were very quick to respond to our needs. We would definitely recommend staying here for your ND weekend.

10/10 Excellent

Adam L.

Jul 24, 2019

Liked: Cleanliness

Highly recommend this place for groups or families!

We had a group of 4 couples come in for a wedding. The property was amazing and we really enjoyed staying. The house, bedrooms, family room and kitchen were really great and the backyard was this amazing bonus where we could hang out, grill and toss a football around. The owner was great about communicating beforehand and emailed us during our stay to make sure we had no issues. All in all, everyone was very happy with the house. We would definitely stay here again!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Margaret B.

Jun 27, 2019

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Family Place

We were here for a sisters weekend with a cookout on Saturday afternoon for the rest of the family who wanted to make the drive. So, Dad, all siblings (sans youngest brother) and some nephews and mates made for a great time!! We loved the setup. We all sat outside (very comfy patio seating) until dinner was grilled, when we all moved indoors to feast and eat. I should've take a picture of the huge island that held the food, it was an assembly line. Then we ALL sat down at 1 table and ate and talked for a couple hours, with some additional late arrivals. Then, all us girls had our own rooms, and there was a living room, den and the patio and yard with more spaces to retreat. Which we did as well for some personal time. I took the dog for a walk down the lovely street. Love the houses, beautiful!!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Gilda G.

May 20, 2019

Comfortable, clean and warm comfortable home!

Staying here made our commencement experience more wonderful than we could ever imagine. Everything about our stay felt like a home away from home. Check-in and check-out was smooth and communication was excellent.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Frank L., Ft lauderdale fl

Nov 11, 2018

House was great perfect for a friends and a foot ball weekend

Lots of room Great back yard Walking distance to stadium Would highly recommend

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Susan C.

Oct 1, 2018

Charming, clean home- great for game day- owners thought of everything!

If you are heading to Notre Dame for a big game- this is the place to stay!! Plenty of space, clean bedrooms, wonderful kitchen, great backyard area to socialize. The owners went out of their way to make sure we had a great time- including stocking the fridge with our shopping list before we arrived to having step-by-step instructions as far as game day logistics, parking, tailgating etc. You could walk but it was a super easy Lyft ride to campus. Great stay for our party of ten ranging in ages from 79 to 10 y.o. Thank you! Go Irish!!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Sandy K.

Sep 4, 2018

The perfect house for a groups of friends with toddlers!

We had a group of 9 adults and 5 toddlers for a game weekend. This house was setup perfectly and met all of our needs. The pictures do not do justice. Mandy and Nate were beyond amazing in thinking of every possible need 4 families could have (entire house was toddler proof). Without a doubt, we will stay at their home again when we come back to ND for a game weekend! Thank you so much Mandy and Nate for making our cross country, 3 day, chaotic trip trip with toddlers, enjoyable!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer P., Roswell, GA

Nov 22, 2017

Super great home!!

Best house we’ve rented in South Bend! Beautiful setting, close to campus, beautifully updated! Too bad our daughters a senior and we won’t be coming back

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

WIlliam D. S.

Oct 2, 2017

Great House for Families

We enjoyed our stay. The owners were friendly and helpful and the property was perfect for a few families with children. Great yard and convenient to Notre Dame.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Matt H.

Sep 13, 2017

Awesome House for Football Weekend with Family

Nate and Mandy have a beautiful home and they were top notch hosts. Their house looks newly-renovated and well-decorated. Their backyard is huge and contains a nice patio, a fire pit, a creek, and tons of space to run around. Proximity to ND campus was good. We will definitely try to stay with them again.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017