The Farmhouse is perfect!

Guest: Sarah (Avon, Indiana)
Date of Stay: 12/09/11 Review Submitted: 12/12/11

We came up to the Farmhouse to have a Christmas open house for family and friends in the South Bend area. The Farmhouse was absolutely perfect - way better than staying in a hotel. It was so cozy. Wendy had it all decorated for Christmas - lights in the windows and even a fully decorated Christmas tree! We were surprised by how much space there was. Everyone was able to easily find the Farmhouse and they all seemed to enjoy themselves...especially our two year old son. We're planning on making the Farmhouse part of our family tradition. Thank you, Wendy and Pat for everything. You took the stress out of Christmas!

Owner response:Thank you Sarah! I'm so glad we helped to make Christmas a joy for you and your family!!! I will get you out a reservation form for next year and thanks so much for leaving the house in such perfect condition! :)

Recommended for:Girls getaway, sightseeing, families with young children, age 55+, families with teenagers.

Wonderful Stay, Great Family Experience, Beautiful Setting!

Guest: Beth (Tyngsborough, MA)
Date of Stay: 11/12/11 Review Submitted: 11/20/11

My family and I were in South bend for four days, and decided to stay at the Farmhouse instead of going to a hotel. I am so glad we did! This house is great! It is really clean, comfortable, and well equipped with everything you need, with lots of extra touches the kids loved like a breakfast basket and candy dish. I am a picky traveler, and consider this house a really great find. I was amazed at how relaxed I felt while I was there, how nice the accommodations were, and the affordable price. My favorite thing was having coffee in the morning while looking out at the horses in the field. The owner Wendy was just lovely and gave our kids, ages 8 and 9, rides on a cart pulled by the cutest miniature horses. The kids absolutely loved being there! If you need a place to stay anywhere near South Bend, you have to stay here!

Recommended for:Girls getaway, sightseeing, families with young children, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.

Beautiful Farmhouse!

Guest: Brian (Atlanta)
Date of Stay: 10/20/11 Review Submitted: 11/08/11

We rented the Farmhouse for three nights in October and loved it's country charm. The setting for the Farmhouse is beautiful and scenic. They have a lot of land with 4 mini horses and one regular sized horse roaming and enjoying the warm fall day. The house itself is awesome. The history of the house comes alive as you get there and walk through. We had 6 guys total and we had plenty of room. We were able to make it to the ND Football Game on Sat. All of the guys were impressed and wanted to schedule another game the next fall. FYI, I have been to South Bend 7 times and the Farmhouse is the best. We will be back!!! Thank you Wendy again for a wonderful weekend. Brian, Matt, Joel, Dave, Rob and Kevin

Owner response:Thank you Brian, Matt, Joel, Dave, Rob and Kevin! I'm so glad that you enjoyed staying at the Farmhouse and hope to see you next year! Go Irish! :)

Recommended for:Girls getaway, sightseeing, families with young children, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.

Ramshaw Clan

Guest: savannah (Edmonton Alberta Canada)
Date of Stay: 10/07/11 Review Submitted: 10/13/11

What a great weekend we had at the farmhouse. We enjoyed the house the animals and talking with Pat and Wendy. We were excited to visit three seperate states on one weekend and My husband totally enjoyed the Notre Dame football experience. Would recommend this as a great place for families. Hello Willow and Zoe ! Could use one more bathroom but we had a great bathroom time coordinator.

Recommended for:Families with young children, age 55+.

Great Place to Stay for Dad's Bucket List Trip

Guest: Rob (Halifax, Nova Scotia)
Date of Stay: 10/07/11 Review Submitted: 10/12/11

We just got back from South Bend yesterday. My brother and I wanted to take my father to see the fighting Irish. This was one of the things on his bucket list. We wanted to find a place that sleep 6 adults and allow our family time to enjoy each other, and this property was AWESOME!!!! The home was close to everything you need, but far enough that we felt like we were in the country. We loved seeing the horses and playing with the cats. Wendy and her husband couldn't have been any better hosts. It was a trip of a life time and alot of thanks for Wendy for her help.

Owner response:Thank you so much! It was a pleasure to meet you all and I'm so honored to have been able to help you make this dream come true! :)

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, sightseeing, age 55+.

Dream Come True

Guest: Mike (Whispering Pines, NC)
Date of Stay: 09/01/11 Review Submitted: 09/24/11

I started coming to the Farmhouse 6 years ago to attend Notre Dame football games. The first time I stayed in the Farmhouse was a dream come true. Wendy and Pat made my weekend, the Farmhouse was so accomadating, open, friendly, clean and a great addition to a fantastic football weekend. Since that first time, I have continued to stay at the Farmhouse during my annual ND trip. What started with two best friends from Massachusetts has grown to 6 guys from around the country coming together at the Farmhouse to enjoy the weekend. Everyone that has stayed with me at the Farmhouse has raved about it. In my opinion, you will not find a better place in South Bend. The farmhouse will continue to be a part of the trip as long as I continue to attend Notre Dame football games. I would recommend the Farmhouse to anyone, five stars are not enough.

Owner response:Thank you Mike, we always enjoy and look forward to hosting you and your group! Go Irish!!! Here is to Year #7!!! Wendy & Pat :)

Recommended for:Girls getaway, sightseeing, families with young children, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.

Perfect Accommodations

Guest: Paula D.
Date of Stay: 07/14/11 Review Submitted: 07/29/11

My parents stayed at the farmhouse while my children attended camp at Notre Dame. The location and accommodations were perfect with plenty of room to relax. Much nicer than staying in a hotel for 2 weeks as they have in prior years. The farmhouse is located in a beautiful and quiet area. Lots of old farmhouse charm. Will definitely stay there again and highly recommend.

Owner response:Thank you Paula! We will look forward to having them and you back! :)

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, girls getaway, sightseeing, families with young children, pet owners, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.

Charming and relaxing

Guest: Deb (Rockport MA)
Date of Stay: 07/02/11 Review Submitted: 07/14/11

My family and I stayed at the farm house over the 4th of July holiday. What a fabulous place! Wendy and her family couldn't be nicer and the place just exudes warmth and charm. There was plenty of everything including space! We were 6 adults and not once were we falling all over each other. There was plenty of space to be all together or go off to separate corners to do your own thing. We had South Bend family over for a cook out and there was plenty of room. We sat outside near the horses under the shade of the big tree in the back yard and it was really a great time. The pictures just don't do it justice. It's all of that and more. We will definitely be staying here again on future visits, and I would say to anyone on the fence about staying here to just do it! You won't be sorry. It's very near the highway and all of the major stores and restaurants, yet also it's out in the country near the cornfields and farms. My favorite parts was siting on the back deck in the early morning with my coffee, enjoying the sounds of the horses in their pen and snuggling with my new friend Willow, one of the barn kitties. Thanks Wendy!

Recommended for:Girls getaway, sightseeing, families with young children, pet owners, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.

A Great Place To Stay

Guest: Jerry (Georgia)
Date of Stay: 06/14/11 Review Submitted: 06/29/11

I was in South Bend for my daughter's wedding. The Farmhouse was a wonderful part of my visit. A wonderful place,friendly people, and great memories. Thanks. ..... Five Stars.....

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A Wonderful Retreat!

Guest: Georgia Grandmother (Stockbridge, Georgia)
Date of Stay: 06/05/11 Review Submitted: 06/16/11

I came from Georgia while my son was renovating the bathroom in his South Bend house. He and his wife are both ND doctoral students and with their third child on the way needed to get this done. So I rented the Farmhouse for a week during the renovations. Really, I was just looking for a place with a bathroom for us, but what I got was a wonderful week's vacation! The house was charming, roomy, and comfortable and the setting was more than I ever hoped for! We spent many days in the beautiful back yard watching my grandsons play under the most gorgeous tree ever. We took hikes on the nature trail, ate on the awesome deck, and petted the beautiful miniature horses. Wendy was wonderfully gracious and beyond accommodating and by the time we left she and Pat felt like old time friends. I initially booked the Farmhouse for three nights with an option for a fourth, but Murphy's Law prevailed on the bathroom renovation back home and she allowed us to keep extending our stay. We were sad to leave after a week! Thank you so much, Wendy, for everything! We are planning to come back in the fall and stay there when our new granddaughter is born. It will be a perfect family gathering place! I highly recommend this place to anyone. It would be perfect for a Notre Dame weekend!

Owner response:Thank you Susan! We are looking forwarded to staying in touch and seeing you again soon! Pat and Wendy

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, girls getaway, sightseeing, families with young children, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers, tourists without a car.