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Spacious Lake Home Close To Notre Dame

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A lakeside deck with Adirondack chairs and a fire pit.
A living room with a fireplace, sofa, television, and a dining area with chairs.
A lakeside dock with a flag, a boat, and a table with chairs.
A large two-story house with a balcony and a flag.
A kitchen with white cabinets, a central island with stools, a refrigerator, a microwave, and a water dispenser.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Ping pong on-site
    A rare find — challenge friends and family to endless matches.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 14

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Toys
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Edwardsburg, MI
  • Place, Eagle Lake
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Coberts Lake
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Vernon and Velma Radebaugh Memorial Plant Preserve
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 1

3 Double Beds and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Spacious Lake Home Close To Notre Dame

Located on Garver Lake, 20 minutes from Notre Dame, this 4000 square foot home boosts 5 bedrooms and 4 baths, huge kitchen with lake views, deck with gas grill, and walk out basement. Fully stocked kitchen, paddleboat, and kayak, fire pit with seasoned wood utensils for making smores available. This home designed with entertaining at the forefront!!! The basement has a full bar, fireplace, big screen TV, pool table/ping pong table, and cozy furniture. Just come, relax, and ENJOY!!!

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House Rules

Flexible check-in available (contact host in advance of arrival)
Flexible check-out available (contact host to arrange)
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed
With respect to our home.
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Outside only

Important information

You need to know

Property # 915669vb
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
Parties and events are allowed on site
Note from host: With respect to our home.
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Edwardsburg

Located in Edwardsburg, this holiday home is on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Vernon and Velma Radebaugh Memorial Plant Preserve and Elkhart Bog Nature Preserve, while The Lerner and Midwest Museum of American Art are cultural highlights. Wellfield Botanic Gardens and National New York Central Railroad Museum are also worth visiting. With kayaking, fishing and swimming nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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Edwardsburg, MI

What's nearby

  • Eagle Lake - 3 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Coberts Lake - 4 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Vernon and Velma Radebaugh Memorial Plant Preserve - 4 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Long Lake - 7 min drive - 9.5 km
  • Painter-Juno-Christiana Lake - 7 min drive - 10.9 km

Getting around

  • Elkhart Station - 18 min drive
  • South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Flat Rock Grill - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Spacious Lake Home Close To Notre Dame pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Spacious Lake Home Close To Notre Dame?

On-site parking is available at the property.

Where is Spacious Lake Home Close To Notre Dame located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Eagle Lake, Coberts Lake and Vernon and Velma Radebaugh Memorial Plant Preserve. Painter-Juno-Christiana Lake and Long Lake are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great accommodations for a large group!

We had a fantastic time staying here and hosting a couple of dinner parties during a football weekend. The accommodations were spacious and the setting was wonderful. Thank you for making your house available!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We, 8 men, had a very enjoyable stay at this location. Place was clean, check in was simply, and it had everything we needed for our stay. Thank you Verbo and Cindy for a time we won't forget. See you again VINCE.
Go Irish!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 8 October 2025
Thank you Vince!! I’m glad that you all had a good stay at our lake home!!! I Hope our paths crossed again!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Location

The lake house was in a beautiful area. Was very nice to watch the sunset on the new large deck. Plenty of room for a couple families.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place for a large group (we were 12). We were attending a football game at Notre Dame and found this to be convenient yet out of the fray. Lovely lake view and enjoyed the decks and fire pit. Comfortable rooms. Our host was very accommodating and easy to work with. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very functional space for a large group

The house had a wonderful set up and lots of room for a large group. It has plenty of beds for everyone and the living spaces were large so that you did not feel crowded even with a large amount of people. Also the amenities (ie. use of a washer and dryer) were great.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Property

Eight of us came to the South Bend area to spend time with various people at Notre Dame and to see a football game. The accommodation was exactly as advertised and served our needs perfectly. Cindy was very helpful and responded quickly to any questions we had. I highly recommend this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Great Notre Dame Weekend

The only thing that could have made our stay better would have been an Irish victory. Cindy was a great host and addressed the one minor issue we raised within an hour of being notified. The house was perefect for 8 guys getting together for a football weekend. The house was only 25 minutes from campus and FAR more reasonably priced compared with homes and hotels closer to campus.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 27 March 2020
Thanks so much for the nice review and being such great guests. I'm glad you had a good time, and I hope our paths cross again!!
Archival

8/10 Good

Very suitable for our purposes. Plenty of space and lovely views. Summertime would be very nice.

Prepared a full Thanksgivng dinner for 11 people and with the use of the grill and oven, it was great. There was plenty of room and the large dining table was ideal for not only meals but for playing group games. The ping pong table was another huge hit. The # of bedrooms and bathrooms was perfect for our group, including a main floor bedroom and ensuite bathroom for an elderly parent. The views were very nice and we can imagine summertime being especially nice. Proximity to South Bend airport, stores, etc was also very good. It was not a problem for us but one should note there is no dish washer. Faucets in bathrooms were a little difficult to turn on and off, and the water pressure varied. The steps up to the side door should be replaced as they are loose and slanting downwards making it easy to slip especially when they are wet or icy. Overall, the owner was very welcoming and very easy to reach for all of our questions, and had left us a plate of delicious cookies. We would not hesitate to stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 27 March 2020
Thank you Sara! I'm glad your family had a good holiday! I hope you will return! And when you do....those stairs will be fixed:)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic place!

This was a great place to stay for a Notre Dame football weekend. Tons of sleeping space and space to hangout with family!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great home base for a Notre Dame football weekend!

This home was perfect for a gathering of old friends looking to celebrate many years of friendship with a side of football thrown in. The house was clean and spacious, excellent bedding for everyone and was quite convenient to South Bend and the University. Our only "complaint" was that the weather could have been nicer, but the sunrise view over the lake on Sunday morning more than made up for that. I'd happily stay here again and recommend it for others.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 1 November 2021
Awww. Thank you Rob for your very nice words!! I hope we have the opportunity to host you again! You were awesome guests!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect for a ND football weekend with family!

This property was perfect for our big family! Plenty of beds for everyone. Very clean. Set on a beautiful lake. Very picturesque. We absolutely loved it and hopefully will be able to return year after year! Only about 20-25 min to ND campus. It was a very easy drive.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fun in the Sun

Great experience, great property, holds 10 people very comfortably.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

ND Weekend

We really enjoyed our stay in the lake house. The location worked well for us as we were traveling away from the game day traffic. The lake view is lovely even in Nov.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019
Archival

8/10 Good

20-25 minute ride to Notre Dame.

Enjoyed waking up seeing the fog lift of the lake and a lone swan swimming in the lake, just off the shore. Great place for a group of ten
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017

About the host

Hosted by Cindy Werner

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I'm the eldest of a family of 7. 14 years ago, we all got together and decided to purchase a lake home to make memories, and to help our parents dream of having a place to go in retirement on a lake. It is very unique that although this property is owned by many people, we have all continued to get along, and love each other:)
For the past 13 years, I've owned a Bed and Breakfast in South Bend , and just passed the baton(so to speak) to new owners this Fall 2016. So needless to say, I do have a little experience in the hospitality business:)
I also am a R.N. at Memorial hospital in South Bend, and look forward to having one job for the time being. For fun, I like spending time with family friends, and my best friend Ric. We love going to movies, fishing, and following the "Edwardsburg Eddies" HS football team. I simply adore my little dog "Kerry", named after one of my favorite counties in Ireland.
I also enjoy reading, gardening,and walking little Kerry.
Making sure that the guests at our lake home have a great time is of utmost importance to me

Why they chose this property

This home is owned by my family, and alot of great memories are made here. It was purchased and furnished with entertaining, and accommodating large groups in mind. The large farm table easily seats 10, and kitchen counter seats 4 more. The kitchen looks out onto the lake, along with the very spacious walk out basement. Basement has pool/pingpong table, big screen TV with cable, and bar area.

What makes this property unique

Sometimes referred to by friends and family as "The house of beds", there are plenty of places for all to get a very good night's sleep. The bedrooms are not cluttered with additional furniture besides beds, and bedding is cozy, and mattresses were selected with comfort in mind.
PERFECT FOR NOTRE DAME FOOTBALL GAMES AND GRADUATION!!!

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