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Elegant, spacious, circa 1925 brick home in a private setting

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Exterior
Twilight in the back yard is a perfect time to relax on the veranda or sunporch.
A grill and potted herbs near the sunporch for guests who enjoy outdoor cooking.
large fridge w/icemaker, inside filtered water; stove w/optional convection ove
Stove, dishwasher, microwave

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
5 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

East Bedroom

1 King Bed

Maid's suite #1

1 Double Bed

Maid's suite #2

2 Single Beds

South Bedroom

2 Queen Beds

West Bedroom

1 Double Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Green, black and tan bath

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

ground floor powder room

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Pink bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Yellow Maid's suite bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Elegant, spacious, circa 1925 brick home in a private setting

Elegant and spacious circa 1925 brick home, is perfect for multi-generational families, friends, or multiple couples. Great for a get-away weekend for Notre Dame football, ND/SMC reunion, commencement, or guests attending weddings at the Basilica. This recently updated historical home featuring high first floor ceilings, hardwood and tile floors, all new kitchen appliances, and ample bedrooms and baths for up to 12 people. An energy efficient, tankless hot water heater installed in 2023 provides on-demand hot water. A grill for outdoor cooking, outdoor lawn games, and fire table for after-dark fun are also available to guests. The lovely and private setting is the perfect retreat after tailgating or the big event, or to gather with family and friends. Easy 15 min. 7-mile drive/Uber/cab ride to campus.

• Bedroom #1 features a king bed with new memory foam mattress (adjoining full bath w/tub/shower; shared access)
• Bedroom #2 is very large and has 2 queen beds with new Serta mattresses/box springs (adjoining full bath w/deep tub; also has hallway access)
• Bedrooms room #3 and #4 each have full beds
• Bedroom #5 features two twin beds perfect for kids or teens.
• Three full upstairs baths—2 with tub/shower; 1 with tub.
• A conveniently located half bath located on the ground floor.
• Bed linens and towels provided as well as travel-sized toiletries.

• Prepare meals and snacks in the recently updated and equipped kitchen, or on the grill outside. Eat together in the large dining room which seats 10–12, or in the breakfast room which seats six.

• Taking a vacation from cooking? Martins supermarket featuring grocery delivery or prepared food is just 5 minutes up the road, or catered smokehouse meals and charcuterie is available from nearby Jaworski's specialty market 10 minutes away. Downtown South Bend is a 10 min. drive.

•The pillared covered veranda off the living room is great for afternoon lounging, pre/post-dinner​ drinks, or anytime socializing. Gather your group for a round of lawn darts, bocce ball, or bean bags on the large lawn. Relax and spend the evening hours together enjoying beverages, playing board games, or cards in the enclosed sunroom. After dark, a fire table is available for toasting marshmallows and togetherness under the night sky.

• Smart TVs with WiFi available.

• Just 6 minutes (3 miles) from the South Bend Regional airport and I 80/90 tollroad convenient for arrival and departure. Ample parking.

• Smoke-free home. No smoking on grounds.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 26

Check out before 11:00 AM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

House is not "baby proofed".

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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

No smoking in house or on grounds please.

Parking on blacktop and garage apron only—no parking lawn parking. Driveway is a "loop". Do not block driveway, and keep a clear path for vehicles.

Please keep furniture in original positions inside the house. Do not take indoor furniture outside, or outside furniture indoors.

Guest capacity is 12 people including children. No extra overnight guests allowed, no sleeping on sofa or floors permitted.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1405932vb
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

South Bend

Located in South Bend, this holiday home is in a rural area. Leeper Park Tennis Center and Warren Golf Course 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. South Bend Chocolate Factory and Kennedy Park are also worth visiting. Take some time off to enjoy the winery tours and health/beauty spas in the area, or get some fresh air with adventures like hiking/biking trails nearby.
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South Bend, IN

What's nearby

  • Four Winds Casino South Bend - 3 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Rum Village Park - 4 min drive - 6.0 km
  • South Bend Chocolate Factory - 5 min drive - 2.9 km
  • South Bend Motor Speedway - 5 min drive - 6.4 km
  • South Bend Military Honor Park and Museum - 5 min drive - 5.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Kankakee Grille - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪T. Allen's King Gyros - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Los Humildes Mexican Restaurant - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Elegant, spacious, circa 1925 brick home in a private setting pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Elegant, spacious, circa 1925 brick home in a private setting?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Elegant, spacious, circa 1925 brick home in a private setting?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Elegant, spacious, circa 1925 brick home in a private setting?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Elegant, spacious, circa 1925 brick home in a private setting located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is 2.1 mi (3.5 km) from South Bend Chocolate Factory and within 6 miles (10 km) of Four Winds Casino South Bend and South Bend Military Honor Park and Museum. South Bend Motor Speedway and Rum Village Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

7.6/10

Location

8.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robin D.

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

Family and football game get-together weekend

Nice property and quaint house with all the amenities included. Loved the veranda!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 28 September 2021
Robin and her group were great guests! I'm glad they enjoyed the house and welcome them back any time!
Verified

8/10 Good

Don I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Football Weekend with family and friends

My first trip to South Bend for a football game. We enjoyed our stay, though the game didn't go our way. The house was plenty large enough for our group of 6 adults and was well maintained. Conveniently located just south of the airport, although not much in the way of nearby dining, so we made the 15-20 drive into town. There was not a TV in any of the sitting areas as all the TVs were located in the bedrooms, which is the only negative thing I have to say about the house. Otherwise, all was great. Thanks Chantelle!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 8 November 2022
The big TV in the living room was removed due to damage. There are plans to replace the big TV in the living-room for next season! The country location of Dodd-Snyder House place it just outside the South Bend City limits. Many guests choose it for the location which offers more quiet and privacy, enjoying the big yard for games like croquet, lawn darts, and bean bags, as well as the relaxing spaces of the sun porch and veranda. “Maps” times downtown South Bend at 12 minutes (to nearest popular restaurants), but it might take slightly longer is you are unfamiliar with the area. There is a Martin’s Supermarket 5 mins. North on Mayflower with an excellent smokehouse full of prepared foods like ribs, brisket, chicken, and sides, as well as full range of deli salads and sandwiches for carry out. It also has a Starbucks in the store. The local Dine-In delivery service brings food from almost all area restaurants to your door.
Verified

8/10 Good

Brian B.

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

ND football weekend

A group of couples stayed here as part of a ND football trip weekend in September. The house was big and beautiful and we especially enjoyed the outdoor space (back patio, fire pit). It’s located in a little “rougher” area of South Bend, so if you’re looking to go out to dinner, you’re probably driving back into downtown South Bend. The property is located down a private drive and fairly secluded, so no issues with the home or yard area itself. We enjoyed our stay and would definitely consider returning in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Jacob D.

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

READ THE WHOLE THING

First of all we had no issues with this house, besides the smell of sulfur in the water (none of my family wanted to shower because of it), in which I wouldn't have even mentioned if the follow events didn't take place. The dishwasher was broken, which wasn't an issue, however it was advertised as an accommodation. in which I didn't plan to complaint about; until now. I was the 2021 USC VS Notre Dame weekend. I had planned this for some time, I was extremely excited for this event. I had family come in from Illinois. Pennsylvania, Texas, New York, and Kansas. Once we checked out everything was left as it was when we arrived. Then I received the following message about an hour after departure "’I'm doing a walk through and collecting towels and sheets for laundering, and see that one of the pillows off a queen bed is missing. The pillow is easily replaced but the pillowcase is part of a set of striped Fieldcrest sheets and now I’m short a pillowcase. I hope guests here will treat my house like the home of a friend, and wouldn’t dream of taking something from the home of a friend where I was a guest. I’m not a hotel with a large corporation to absorb losses, I’m a person trying to make a few extra bucks to help pay expenses on my house. Please be so good as to mail the pillowcase back to me so I won’t have mismatched sheets.". Really? Instead of asking if we moved a pillow, or relocated it, she assumed we stole it? The automatic assumption that we took her pillow literally blew my mine. FYI, we didn't take her pillow, it was in the adjacent room, and YES she found it. Completely unprofessional, and after the fact she tried to say that water didn't smell, and "our smell is better than hers". We had 8 people in there and only one of us actually took a shower due to the smell. I wasn't going to complain about any of it, until she decided to accuse me of taking her beloved pillow. What would have been a 5 start review, is now a 1 star. BEWARE OF MOVING PILLOWS and SEWER SMELLING WATER! (I hope she got it fixed by now)
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott S.

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

Great little house for friendly get together.

The house was very tucked away and nice. We had a group of five couples who just needed a place midway between Chicago and Michigan so this was perfect. Host was helpful and kind, kitchen was ready for cooking, and back patio was a perfect place for an evening drink. I'd absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 24 June 2021
Glad you all had a nice time! Thanks for staying, you were wonderful guests! Please come back any time!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marcie G.

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

Rustic and charming

Property owner is incredibly responsive and accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Allen T.

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

Great house for a couples trip!

Property is beautiful, house has tons of character, and Chantelle was so accommodating. Thanks so much for going the extra mile for us!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vince B.

Perfect get away, especially for a large group

The house/property was exactly as advertised, but more gracious with more privacy and generous space than we expected. We had our extended family of 11 with us and there was comfortable sleeping and dining amenities. New appliances, clean as a whistle, and wonderful rooms and veranda to gather together. We had 7 more guests for lunch one day, as the veranda was a perfect size for everyone. The host had thoughtfully left us some basics for our first meal and did a wonderful tour. Recommend without qualification.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Neil H.

Thumbs up, Chantelle is the perfect host!

The house is very quaint! We loved our time there! The grounds and veranda are very inviting for fun times! Very clean with attention to detail. Chantelle was so helpful for our group, gave us inside info about routes to Notre Dame, as we were there for football game! Photos at totally accurate! We are already talking about when we will be going back!😊☘️
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ryan P.

Perfect Game Day get-a-way

We loved our stay. The house has lots of charm and a beautiful yard. We spent our nights on the covered porch talking and enjoying our time. The owners were great to deal with and very responsive. We didn’t cook but it seemed pretty well stocked for a group of 12. We will definitely return!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

About the host

Hosted by Chantelle

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This lovely home has been in the family for three generations. Built in 1925 by George and Ann Dodd, my husband's great aunt and uncle, it was originally sided in wood, and was redone in brick in 1935. Updating the home and making it shine has been a labor of love, and is a way of honoring my husband, his parents, and great aunt and uncle. I've lived on the property for 37 years and love the house and yard so much; I hope guests will find it as relaxing and beautiful a place as I do.

Why they chose this property

• The setting is private and beautiful.
• House is roomy enough to have larger family groups, and can sleep up to 12 on real beds (not air mattresses or futons.)
• Livingroom, enclosed sun porch, and open tiled veranda provide a variety of spaces to gather with family or friends for relaxation or entertaining
• The large dining room and charming breakfast room offer multiple spaces for meals, snacks, or enjoying beverages
• The large yard has space for outdoor games like bocce ball, yard darts, and bean bag toss (provided for use). A fire table is also provided for after dark fun.
• Wooded surrounds add to privacy, and are host to deer, foxes, and a variety of birds including hawks

What makes this property unique

• Private setting, spacious house, large yard
• 10 minutes away from I80/90 Toll Road, 6 minutes from South Bend International Airport, and near the US 20 bypass make arrival and departure convenient
• Martin's Supermarket conveniently near by
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