Please note: before you “request to book” you must do an inquiry first as this is our 2nd home and I must discuss certain details before I approve. This home has everything you need that you would expect in your own home....plus! Min “2” night stay except for holidays, required “3” night stay and “single” night stay for the National Championship play-offs. Max stay 6 nights (longer stay must be approved), must be either a registered VRBO or Expedia member to book. Rent this beautiful 2 Story Home on Garver Lake just 15 miles to Notre Dame University! Dine at Fat Cams restaurant within walking distance or grill out on the patio. Enjoy your morning “cup of Joe” on the upper deck overlooking our private pier or just enjoy the wildlife (swans, sand cranes and the sounds of Mother Nature) Build a bonfire down by the lake or play frisbee or your favorite catch on our well-lit 2000 watt lake-front yard! Take one of our (4) kayaks out on the lake or bring your own boat and leave it at our pier. PLEASE NOTE, there is “NO” beach access on the property! Public boat access for launching and swimming is available on this 76 acre lake with Large and Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Panfish and Yellow Perch. 4 outdoor security cameras, yard, front and upper deck with sensor -driven lights around the house. A driver license photo ID is required “48” hours post booking. LBGTQ welcome! Inquiries welcome.
Property manager
Jeff Sivak
Premier Host
Languages
English
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
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Over 12 will be charged $25/night over groups of 6
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Events
No events allowed
Authority will be notified!
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Pets
No pets allowed
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Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
May smoke at pier or pit, please remove butts!
Additional cleaning fee of $50 for groups over 6. $25 per night over.
Smoking only at pier and fire pit, additional fee will be assessed
5 security cameras, front walk and upper/lower deck/front door for protection
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Authority will be notified!
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
About the area
Edwardsburg
Located in Edwardsburg, this holiday home is on a lake. Vernon and Velma Radebaugh Memorial Plant Preserve and Elkhart Bog Nature Preserve reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Wellfield Botanic Gardens and National New York Central Railroad Museum. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Joyce Center or Compton Family Ice Arena. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Edwardsburg, MI
What's nearby
Eagle Lake - 5 min drive - 2.5 km
Hall of Heroes Super Hero Museum - 15 min drive - 14.5 km
The Lerner - 19 min drive - 17.9 km
University of Notre Dame - 19 min drive - 24.3 km
Notre Dame Stadium - 22 min drive - 26.3 km
Getting around
Elkhart Station - 22 min drive
South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.) - 36 min drive
Restaurants
Texas Roadhouse - 17 min drive
Simonton Lake Drive-In - 14 min drive
Flippin Cow - 14 min drive
Culver's - 14 min drive
Starbucks - 15 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Notre Dame University Rental pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at Notre Dame University Rental?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Notre Dame University Rental?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Notre Dame University Rental located?
Situated on a lake, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Coberts Lake, Eagle Lake and Vernon and Velma Radebaugh Memorial Plant Preserve. Painter-Juno-Christiana Lake and Long Lake are also within 6 miles (10 km).
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
We have stayed at Jeff & Lonnie's place for a number of years now. If you're looking for the most clean and practical place to stay for your getaway, this is definitely it! We look forward to coming back again for our annual trip to Notre Dame. Thank you Jeff and Lonnie for being incredible hosts!
The property was a great little get away for our family. The lake is beautiful and relaxing and there were nice touches provided for us, such as bottled water and coffee. We left feeling rejuvenated.
We have been staying at Jeff's place for a few years now and it gets better every time. Super clean, easy to get to, very quiet, and always a great time.
We will be back next year...and hopefully many more!
This house was excellent for our group. Well equipped decorated so nice. It was perfect.
Our host was excellent to work with and so informative
We loved our stay and would recommend this house
We were in town for a Notre Dame football game. This house was perfect for our group which consisted of 3 couples. It was a nice weekend, so we spent most of our time sitting on the patio enjoying the surrounds of the huge yard and lakefront. We will definitely stay here again if available.
We rented this pretty lake home for a football weekend to Notre Dame. The home was spotless and well appointed with the lake being an added bonus. We would highly recommend and hope to revisit in the future.
We had a wonderful stay! We loved the property and really enjoyed the beautiful views of the lake! The birds, ducks, cranes, and swans were beautiful and fun to watch. Loved the big windows and spacious bedrooms. The large table in the dining room was perfect for our family to gather around at dinner. The owner was very kind and communicated with us from check in to check out with helpful advice. Thank you for a wonderful stay! Highly recommend!
Nice home with plenty of space for the 6 of us. Not a great swimming area off the deck but not far to go to swim. Bedding is great. Paper products and toiletries provided was nice.
Jeff and Lonnie are the best of the best. This was our second time staying at their house and we couldn't be more impressed. The most clean rental we have ever seen! This place is a must rent!!!
Beautiful lake lot only 20 minutes from Notre Dame Stadium. This home was very clean and has lots of communal gathering space with a really great view of the water. The owner provides very clear directions for check-in and anything you might need for your stay. It was also a very nice touch to be welcomed with cold waters and snacks.
My family (2 adults and 3 children) stayed with my parents for a weekend during football season. It’s relatively close to campus and made setting up the tailgate and getting ready for the game an easy process. After the game it was a very comfortable and peaceful spot to relax and catch some rest before driving home the next day. There is a playground in the backyard that was perfect for our kids. The sunrise and sunsets over the lake made for a relaxing escape from Chicago and Columbus.
This cabin-like property has all the comforts of home. Lots of space to dine and relax together. The owners make an effort to make your stay nice by adding small touches here and there (we noticed!). Jeff always made sure he was available to answer any questions. We had a great time and wouldn’t hesitate to stay here again. Thank you for sharing your home with us.
We have been travelling to Notre Dame from Canada for 11+ years and this was our favorite property so far. Jeff and Lonnie were incredible hosts and we were most impressed with the cleanliness of the house. It was spotless!
A lot of space, easy to access, and an incredible lake view. We hope to be back next year!
Thank you Jeff and Lonnie!
We haven't been together as a family in over a year and was looking for a quiet, peaceful, relaxing home with a lake view....and we found it! The house was perfect for what we were looking for! House and kitchen was fully stocked. Owners left plenty of coffee and amenities to make our stay as comfortable as possible. The owner checked in often and offered suggestions on places to visit or try out! Quiet but also close enough to shopping, restaurants and wineries! Will definitely visit again!
My son and I and a few friends wanted to go to the UC vs ND football game when we saw it on the schedule. None of us had been to Notre Dame. We found this great place on VRBO and it worked out perfect for our trip and group. It was extremely clean and the owners were awesome to work with. Very accommodating and communication was outstanding. Nearby resturaunt they recommended was fantastic! I would highly recommend this house and will contact them again if we decode to come up that way in the future.
Richard W.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
10/10 Excellent
Diane J.
11 September 2018
WOW, what a view!
This home is located on the lake with large frontage to the waterway. While you can truly enjoy the outside with the lush green grass, charming patio, and kayaks just step inside for the relaxing atmosphere. The main room overlooking the lake features a wall of windows to bring in the sunshine. Plus, you have plenty of space to enjoy a meal or play board games. We filled the beds with football enthusiasts (located only 25 minutes from Notre Dame). We all left feeling that we could have just stayed here and watched the game on the on the large TV and enjoyed the sunset. We hope to come back soon! NOTE: the owners were spot on with their communication and made us feel welcome with all the extra amenities.
This is a lovely place in a quiet area, very conveniently located - just a short drive to everything you would need. Check in process was easy and the host Jeff was very friendly and provided clear instructions. Would definitely stay here again.
Had a great trip out to South Bend and Jeff made us feel right at home. The home was well put together and Jeff checked in to make sure we had everything we needed. Additionally, he knew we had little kids with us and left out treats and the sprinkler for them- which they all enjoyed.
Great trip- thanks Jeff and family for hosting!
The home on the lake is beautiful and perfect for groups. It is a great location - just far enough to be peaceful while also being conveniently located off the highway and relatively close to other activities and restaurants. The home is super cute with gorgeous windows and a fabulous deck we enjoyed coffee on. We took the kayaks out and enjoyed a fire in the evenings. It was easy to check in and Jeff was very responsive and understanding when we ended up having a flat tire and needed to check out late. Would definitely recommend staying.
A lovely home filled with all the functions of home! Easy to navigate cooking as it was well stocked! Homeowners are very generous with their personal property - although we have never met they made us feel like family with all the warmth and charm!
Five college buddies from the 1970's got together for a football weekend. Our host periodically checked in with us to make sure our stay met all expectations. It did, and more.
Enough bathrooms & showers to handle us easily. Property is a beautiful and spacious home that anyone would be happy to call their primary residence instead of "just" a lake house.
Cooked two dinners on the outside gas-fired grill. All cooking & dining utensils were in the kitchen. Long dining table that could have accommodated twice our number made for a wonderful group indoor dining experience.
Very comfortable sectional sofa allowed for big screen TV viewing & for chatting. Bedrooms were spacious & comfortable. Beautiful view of the lake from the balcony of two of those bedrooms.
Side patio with umbrella table & chairs is where we spent much of our time. VERY quite neighborhood and a spacious back yard that led down to the lake access.
Wonderful experience- highly recommend. Two of our group are world travelers, and they were very impressed.
michael m.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
About the host
Hosted by Jeff Sivak
We have enjoyed lake life for over 14 years purchasing our current home in 2016. We want to extend our hospitality and invite you to a relaxing home-away-from atmosphere. Enjoy! We are new to VRBO so please tell us how to make your experience even better! When booking, please be sure to include all guests including children.
Why they chose this property
Near Notre Dame University though away from the chaos!
What makes this property unique
Enjoy rest, relaxation and quiet time on the lake!
Languages:
English
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests