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Historic property is a comfortable, peaceful, and safe place to stay.

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Living area
Private kitchen
Interior
Bathroom

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 40.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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South Bend, IN
  • Four Winds Casino South Bend
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Notre Dame Stadium
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • University of Notre Dame
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Only bedroom

1 Double Bed and 1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Only bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Historic property is a comfortable, peaceful, and safe place to stay.

Small cottage 20 x 24 on historic site south of South Bend , Indiana, 10 minutes to Notre Dame. Amazing property with back wooded area. Newly installed high speed internet service makes for a great getaway to relax while bringing work with you. The old Rupel Estate, Chippewa Hill, sits on the edge of the South Bend rural and urban divide. The property has won awards for historic preservation. Wooded area surrounds the property and wildlife abounds in the area. A deer or a wild turkey may visit the backyard. The main home was built in 1875 during the post civil war era. Behind the white rail fence which outlines the property, a small cottage sits on the east side of the estate and sleeps 2-4. The cottage has a new roof, new windows, and a new air conditioner. A newly carpeted cottage with double bed (with new Serta Comfort Mattress) sleeps 1-2, one new Lazy-Boy fold out double sofa bed sleeps 1-2, new fully equipped oak kitchenette with new tile provides for preparing meals , one bath with shower contains necessities, and a newly carpeted utility room with washer and dryer are available for renters use. Disinfectants Lysol and Clorox products are used for cleaning all kitchenware, bathroom, and laundry items. A wooden deck is available for renter’s use. All silverware, glassware, dishes, serving utensils, cooking utensils, coffee-maker, microwave, refrigerator, small stove and oven, are available.

Cottage is in a country setting with wooden deck, patio furniture, and grill. Patio furniture is surrounded by floral borders. Private off street drive and parking spot is available. Cottage is located in a safe neighborhood, situated close to parks and in close proximity to shopping areas. The cottage is 4.5 miles from Notre Dame University, 4.8 miles to Saint Mary’s College, 6.5 miles to Bethel University, 3.6 miles to Indiana University South Bend, 5 miles to Potawatomi Zoo, 1.3 miles to Rum Village Aerial Park and hiking trails, 2.9 miles to Century Center, 2.9 miles to Morris Performing Art Center, 2.5 miles to 4 Winds Casino, 2.7 miles to Four Winds Field South Bend Cub’s Minor League Baseball Team Park, 4.0 miles to Leeper Park with historic Studebaker fountain, 3.8 miles to South Bend’s new #1 rated Howard Park with skating facilities, Public House Restaurant, and a South Bend Chocolate Café & Brewery etc. Close shopping plazas include Dollar Store, Wal-Mart, Meijer’s, Martin’s Supermarket, Wild Crab Cajun Seafood & Bar, Kroger’s, Target, Kohl’s, Lowe’s, Menards etc. Local eateries are Chipotle, Texas Roadhouse, Copper Rock Steakhouse, Logan’s Roadhouse, Fiesta Cancun, Wings Etc., Paneras, Logan’s Steak House, Maxi’s Steak House, Subway, South Bend Chocolate Café, Historic Tippecanoe Restaurant etc.

Property manager

Joe Schultz & Faith Schultz
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 12
Check out before 12:00 PM
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Children

Adults only
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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
Must park in designated parking area. Limit 2 cars per rental day.

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

South Bend

Located in South Bend, this cottage is in the city centre and on a river. The Drop Comedy Club and Studebaker National Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Leeper Park Tennis Center and Warren Golf Course. South Bend Chocolate Factory and Kennedy Park are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
South Bend, IN

What's nearby

  • Four Winds Casino South Bend - 4 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Studebaker National Museum - 8 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Century Center Convention Center - 9 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Notre Dame Stadium - 13 min drive - 9.4 km
  • University of Notre Dame - 15 min drive - 11.4 km

Getting around

  • South Bend Station - 10 min drive
  • South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic property is a comfortable, peaceful, and safe place to stay. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Historic property is a comfortable, peaceful, and safe place to stay.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic property is a comfortable, peaceful, and safe place to stay.?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Historic property is a comfortable, peaceful, and safe place to stay. located?

Located in the heart of South Bend, this cottage is within 3 miles (5 km) of Rum Village Park, Four Winds Casino South Bend and The Drop Comedy Club. Four Winds Field is 3.1 mi (4.9 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 72 out of 76 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 76 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 76 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 76 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 76 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Judy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location was excellent and close to our family. The rooms were comfortable and the laundry was an awesome convenience. The cottage met our needs for those two days and the cookies were delicious!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was as advertised and very clean .I'd definitely go here again
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bethany F.

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

Quiet and Quaint

Very quiet, safe and country like setting. I enjoyed talking to the Host about the history of the property. Everything listed on VRBO was true to the experience. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Max N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a very pleasant stay at the historic little house. Just perfect for our little getaway to enjoy & our host were very pleasant . Thx
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Richard C.

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

Really enjoyed our stay

The cottage is small yes but more than adequate for two people and it’s cozy. The grill was nice to have. Hosts are friendly and available if you need them but they give you your space too.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles F.

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

Triathlon base camp

Great cozy cabin. Easy to find. Super quiet. Older building with lots of charm. Old pine walls and ceiling were perfect nostalgia, brought back childhood memories.Hosts were extremely friendly too.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

J N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property grounds are beautiful, and the location is in a quiet, rural setting, that is also less than two minutes away from many conveniences. The lodging itself is small, but perfect for two people, though you could easily accommodate four. The only suggestion is bring a fan to help move the cool air of the air conditioner if staying on particularly hot days.Side note- host makes excellent cookies.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert T.

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

Great little getaway close to Notre Dame

Was a great little cottage provide us us with everything we needed for our short stay for the Notre Dame game
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew C.

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

Great stay quiet and beautiful property

Great people great location

10/10 Excellent

judy g.

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

Great little cottage!

There for a football game.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allan H.

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

Great Experience

Cozy and comfortable cottage. Was perfect for our needs. Good, convenient location, and very private.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eduardo P.

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

Wonderful short stay

We had a wonderful night’s sleep! Great place and friendly hosts!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The cottage was exactly as advertised: Clean, comfortable and conveniently located. We will stay here again when in the area!

10/10 Excellent

Lisa M., Wisconsin

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

Very nice little cottage

We were very comfortable and enjoyed a very relaxing weekend here.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Nora O.

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

Beautiful Cottage

Loved staying here for a second time. Not too far from Notre Dame campus and had everything we need. Great hosts and beautiful grounds. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cindy D.

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

Charming

We would love to revisit this stay this lovely cabin. It was clean, private, quiet and cozy.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Phil C.

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

Oasis

The cottage was exactly as advertised. Very clean and comfortable. The hosts were very pleasant. This location was perfect for my trip. I was there for 3 weeks and would absolutely stay there again. Thank you for the baked goods.
Stayed 21 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann Marie W., Belleair

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

Perfect for our needs

The cottage was a perfect fit for our needs. Joe and Faith went above and beyond. We will definitely look to staying here again as we travel back to South Bend to be with family.
Stayed 39 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alicia

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

Cozy

It was a great visit. Close to town, while also being a quiet retreat. Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Adam B.

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

Cozy spot great for a weekend getaway

My wife and I really enjoyed our stay at this cottage! We were greeted with some delicious sugar cookies (wife wants the recipe!) and fresh flowers upon check-in. We had a great time enjoying our morning coffee on the patio out back. It was very quiet and peaceful, so we slept great, too! The place is well-maintained and just the right size for a couple coming into town for a college football game :)
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

William Q.

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

Cool cabin

Great location close to dining and shopping. Easy access to US 20, US31 and I80. Roughly 20 minutes to Notre Dame. Everything you need in the cabin. Faith and Joe are great hosts!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joyce C.

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

Relaxfull

My husband and I had a very relaxing time at this historical cabin. It was perfect for what we needed and we slept really good. There was an issue with the shower head and when letting them know, they were right on it and the issue was resolved. We will come back the next time we visit family. I would highly recommend this place to stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda J.

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

Cozy

Very nice stay. Very small but cozy. It had personal touches from the owners. Enjoyed the deer coming up and eating apples from the tree. Houses were nearby but you didn't really notice when you were inside. Landscape was adorable. We enjoyed our stay very much.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

thomas m.

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

ALWAYS THE BEST

QUAINT AND CLOSE TO ALL. MY GO TO PLACE IN SOUTH BEND
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Morag L.

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

Notredamn

Very cute and cozy cottage, very clean. Came in for a notredamn game, perfect location. The fresh flowers and cookies were a perfect touch. Thankyou
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

About the host

Hosted by Joe Schultz & Faith Schultz

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Faith Schultz is a retired school corporation administrator who filled the position of High Ability Supervisor for high ability children at 16 schools, elementary through high school. Joseph is an artist retired from his own business, Schultz Art Studio, Art Director of South Bend Toy a Milton Bradley subsidiary, and Commercial Art teacher at Ivy Tech. Now he paints mostly in oil and sells and displays his work at Indiana galleries to national buyers. Traveling is one of their hobbies along with gardening, painting, crafting, and spending many hours with their large family.

Why they chose this property

This property is located in the country, but right out of the city. Easy access to both.

What makes this property unique

Safe, peaceful, affordable and quiet are the stand out qualities of this rental.

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests