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The Studio @ Portage Lion! Stand-Alone Studio Apartment-Close to Notre Dame

Apartment in South Bend with kitchen and patio

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Dining
Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroomSleeps 469.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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South Bend, IN
  • Place, University of Notre Dame
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Notre Dame Stadium
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, St. Mary's College
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Airport, South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

The Studio @ Portage Lion! Stand-Alone Studio Apartment-Close to Notre Dame

The Portage Lion sits on 4 beautifully landscaped acres that was formerly part of a nursery. We're just 15 minutes from the University of Notre Dame and downtown South Bend and 30 minutes to Lake Michigan beaches. This renovated 750 square foot studio apartment sleeps two, is air-conditioned and includes a full kitchen, dining room, living room, and sleeping area with 1 bath. Wifi, Roku enabled TV, hairdryer, kitchenware, toaster and coffee maker are provided with rental. We have lovely mature flora, very large trees, a grotto and architectural hardscape features. Inquire about using the large blue-stone patio at the main house. Wander around and look at the features and check out our large vegetable garden! A very park-like feel. Other outside amenities include parking, swing set, and open spaces to play football, soccer, or just run around. For an additional fee this large apartment can accommodate 1-2 more on a sofa and/or owner supplied elevated full size air mattress.

Owners are on premises in a separate building and are happy to greet you along with their very friendly dog, Poppy.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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 and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

South Bend

Located in South Bend, this apartment is in a rural area. Lehman's Orchards and Leeper Park Tennis Center are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit University Park Mall and Heritage Square Shopping. Kennedy Park and Compton Family Ice Arena are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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South Bend, IN

What's nearby

  • University of Notre Dame - 9 min drive - 11.7 km
  • Basilica of the Sacred Heart - 10 min drive - 10.9 km
  • Notre Dame Stadium - 12 min drive - 12.7 km
  • St. Mary's College - 12 min drive - 9.2 km
  • Four Winds Casino South Bend - 16 min drive - 22.4 km

Getting around

  • South Bend Station - 14 min drive
  • South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Hacienda Mexican Restaurants - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Chivo's Pizza - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Studio @ Portage Lion! Stand-Alone Studio Apartment-Close to Notre Dame pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Studio @ Portage Lion! Stand-Alone Studio Apartment-Close to Notre Dame?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Studio @ Portage Lion! Stand-Alone Studio Apartment-Close to Notre Dame?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Studio @ Portage Lion! Stand-Alone Studio Apartment-Close to Notre Dame located?

Situated in a rural location, this apartment building is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from South Bend Clinic and within 3 miles (5 km) of Lehman's Orchards and Clay Township Park. Topinabee Lake Preserve and Roseland Town Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 103 out of 104 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 104 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 104 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 104 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 104 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

tom c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay! Wonderful hosts and great property. It was just as advertised.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beth R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed at the Portage Lion for 2 nights for the ND game. Clean, comfortable, and so quiet!Easy check in using a code to the studio. Refrigerated breakfast foods and coffee provided was a welcome touch! Tim and Suzanne made us feel at home during our stay.Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joy L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely property. Lovely owners. And, it was very convenient to the Aggie vs Notre Dame game!I definitely will log this sweet place for my next trip to the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The kitchen is nicely appointed. The unit is very comfortable and homey. Tim and Suzanne are very responsive.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emile L.

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

Great property and great location

We had a fantastic stay, the property was exactly as described, spotless, well maintained, tastefully decorated and has everything you need, the fridge was even stocked with a complementary breakfast and snacks, the owners are really nice. I highly recommend this property to anyone asking for a quiet retreat and a convenient location, I would definitely book it again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eileen O.

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

Weekend getway

We had a great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve F.

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

Our 2nd stay. Just as good as the first.

Love the location and size of the place.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew S.

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

Amazing stay!

It was clean, comfortable, and convenient. Location was great, checkin was efficient and overall easy and fantastic stay! Definitely recommend.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

MP M.

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

Quick trip

Lovely accommodations & exceeded our expectations.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alex C.

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

Great Place and Great Hosts

I had a wonderful stay. The hosts were very thoughtful - even having yogurt, bagels, cream cheese, and jam in the fridge waiting for me. The property is beautiful and very peaceful. A+ trip.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul B., Venice, FL USA

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

South Bend

Good stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly C.

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

South Bend Stay

This place is AWESOME! Very quiet location, the accommodations were perfect for my wife and I. We had everything we needed and the host's were great. If we ever need a place to stay in South Bend, this will be our first choice.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul B.

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

Portage Lion

Another nice stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janel L.

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

Thank you

Wonderful stay with wonderful people! Thank you Tim and Suzanne.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen R.

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

Quick Visit

My husband and I decided last minute to catch a Notre Dame Women’s Basketball game and see our daughter play in the pep band. This was the perfect place to stay. It had everything we needed for our short stay and was within an easy drive to campus. We’d definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacque B.

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

Close to Notre Dame

Property was perfect for us. Owner vey responsive. Apartment great for our needs and the continental breakfast was awesome!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Nice location and Very Clean

This property was located close to so many attractions and restaurants. It was very clean and well stock if you plan on cooking/eating at the studio. A continental breakfast was also furnished which was an unexpected treat. It was nicely decorated and very quiet. Would highly recommend to anyone who plans to be in this area. We will definitely stay there again when we are back in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diane T., Macomb, Michigan

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

Well appointed studio

We came down to South Bend for a Notre Dame football game and were looking for a place close to the campus. The apartment was tidy and cozy. The hosts were friendly and responsive. We had everything we needed for our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul B., Venice, FL USA

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

SouthBend23

Quiet and convenient.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bert K.

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

Clean, organized studio with thoughtful owners

We enjoyed our stay at this clean and comfortable studio. We were greeted by Tim who made sure that we had all that we needed to make the most of our stay. The rental had everything - a family room/seating area with a TV and board game, a dining area with seating for four, a nice bed, and a kitchenette that was stocked for our stay with fruit, yogurt, granola, bagels, coffee and tea - all a very nice touch when away from home. We will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Liz B.

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

Wonderful Studio!

The owners Tim and Suzanne are fantastic hosts! The studio is located close to Notre Dame and was very convenient to attend an ND game. The bed was super comfy. It was great to have a full kitchen (except for dishwasher). It would have been nice to have instructions for the TV. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Monica L.

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

Clean and cute studio

This was a very clean and nicely furnished studio. It was near Notre Dame and several downtown restaurants, so perfect for my husband and I for the weekend. It was a little complicated to find, but the host's check in email was very thorough so we were able to get there after re-reading through it! There was yogurt and granola, kuerig coffee pods and a lovely loaf of chocolate chip bread in the fridge for us. The kitchen was fully stocked with utensils and the backyard area was really nice. The only negative is that the studio is connected to some kind of garage/storage facility so there was quite a bit of banging noise and loud talking coming through the walls, but that was all during the day and the room was very quiet while we were sleeping. If we're in the area again, we would definitely stay here, but maybe in the cottage as it's separate from the garage units.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Kathy M.

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

Go Irish

Nice to be on the Property but adjacent to main house. To walk into APT. you go into a musty, warm entry, then enter and the air conditioning is not on and the APT. smells and feels musty and it's uncomfortable for awhile. Windows have room darkening shades if needed. Pretty quiet, esp. at night. But the property sits far back from street but on a corner/4way stop. You will hear traffic noise. There's not much to do outside the Guest House. You have to get in car to go anywhere or do anything. Not Walkable. Looks like they are in the middle of renovating another Guest House. Great Hostess, Suzanne.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Debbie A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We were in town to enjoy a Norte Dame football game. The Studio was the perfect place to recharge after a long day on campus. Very quiet and comfortable. Restaurants and shopping were easy to access by car. All in all a perfect experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay at the Studio. Came into town for a concert and the location was perfect. Close enough to campus but in a nice quiet neighborhood. The Studio felt larger in person than in the pictures. Very clean, with nice little touches. You could tell the host was very thoughtful - between the extra blankets, snacks in the fridge, plenty of coffee and tea options. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

About the host

Hosted by Suzanne Wilson

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Suzanne and Tim Wilson enjoy nature and the outdoors, good food and wine, and conversation. Tim is an ND grad and works in the IT sector. Suzanne works at Notre Dame International and is also a personal chef and cooking instructor. She attended St. Bonaventure and Denver Universities. We have lived in South Bend over 25 years and can assist guests finding local attractions and services.

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