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Home away from Home

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A cozy living room with a fireplace, leather sofa, wooden walls, and a dining area.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, and a bar area with stools.
A cozy room with a fireplace, a bookshelf, a comfortable chair, and a large window.
A wooden cabin interior with a dining table, chairs, and a fireplace.
A cozy room with wooden walls, two white armchairs, a bookshelf, and a fireplace.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Firepit available
    One of the few properties with a dedicated outdoor firepit.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near University of Notre Dame
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub on site
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Balcony or patio

Explore the area

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South Bend, IN
  • Place, University of Notre Dame
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Notre Dame Stadium
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Four Winds Casino South Bend
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Airport, South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 2

2 Twin Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Twin Bed

Family Room

1 Twin Bed

Living Room

2 Twin Beds

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

Home away from Home

We are glad you have chosen to stay in our home! We love hosting and we are sure you will enjoy your stay in our comfortable, cozy ranch house. You will find Starbucks and restaurants just a few blocks away on 933, and grocery stores a short 10 minutes from our house. You'll enjoy just a short walk from White Field parking at Notre Dame if you are renting to attend an event there (from which you can catch the free shuttle to the stadium). Our home is simply and modernly decorated with an extra clean and inviting feel with lots of comfortable seating to easily accommodate 8 guests. The open floor plan allows for spending quality time together in the family room, kitchen and dining area with added seating at the kitchen island. There is enough seats to accommodate 8 eating spaces at the table, island and extra foldout table along the kitchen wall. Comfortable mattresses and plenty of fresh linens, coffee in the cabinet with full use of the refrigerator is a bonus for your stay. There are linens and blankets/pillows for the guests (2) who will be sleeping on the air mattresses. You'll find a hair dryer and ironing board for your use along with lap blankets to take along with you on those chilly game days! The grill is on the patio with chairs to seat 8 as you enjoy the spacious back yard. Plenty of yard space to enjoy the corn hole game that will be in the shed for your use as well as a fire pit with wood available. Come and make yourself at home!
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
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

Property # 2477973
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the neighborhood

South Bend

South Bend is home to this vacation home. Snite Museum of Art and South Bend Civic Theater are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Warren Golf Course and Leeper Park Tennis Center. Compton Family Ice Arena and DeBartolo Performing Arts Center are also worth visiting.
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South Bend, IN

What's nearby

  • University of Notre Dame - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • St. Mary's College - 2 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Notre Dame Stadium - 8 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Four Winds Casino South Bend - 13 min drive - 25.0 km
  • Century Center Convention Center - 16 min drive - 8.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Culver's - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪T. Allen’s King Gyros - ‬16 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Home away from Home pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Home away from Home?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Home away from Home?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Home away from Home located?

Situated in South Bend, this vacation home is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from University of Notre Dame and 2 mi (3.3 km) from Notre Dame Stadium. Hesburgh Library and Roseland Town Park are also within 2 mi (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ryan H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice location, close to campus.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Grant G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We've stayed here many times, and it's always lovely. Great location near Notre Dame.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cindy H.

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

Great location and great house

Very comfortable house in a great location. It worked perfectly for an ND football game. Super quiet street. Loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Windy M.

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

Annual trip

We stayed here last year and this year for a Notre Dame game. Close to parking and campus. Hosts are fantastic and the house was perfect. We are planning on making this an annual trip!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 13, 2022
We look forward to sharing our house with you again! It is our pleasure to host your stay so you are able to enjoy the Notre Dame football games!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Elaine C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location for Notre Dame home game. House as described, very clean. Host was very helpful and responsive. No issues. Would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

James G.

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

Great stay

We LOVED this property. Fantastic neighborhood, just a short walk from White Field parking (from which you can catch the free shuttle to the stadium). Super clean. Easy check in/out. Will stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Linda R.

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

Fabulous

Just as described. Will return next year for another ND game!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Nov 22, 2023
We loved sharing our home with you. See you next year!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nathaniel R.

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

As advertised

Spotless.Comfortable.Location easily accessible to ND and surrounding.Good owner responsiveness.Likely return!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

James G.

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

Second stay here. Will come back

I stayed here a month ago for a football game, and am glad I came back. The place is clean and in a quiet neighborhood just north of campus (in fact, several folks in our group walked back from the stadium after the game). The Direct TV is a bit odd to work, and is missing some sports channels, but we just streamed ESPN on a phone and projected it to the tv. Great times!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 31, 2023
We are so glad you enjoyed your visit. Reservations are being accepted now for next years games!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Thomas K.

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

Go Irish!

Lots of beds. Close to north side of campus.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Erin H.

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

Felt Welcomed Home

So clean! Well organized and welcoming! We were impressed by all the comfort and details. Kitchen was well stocked. We grilled and played corn hole in the lovely back yard. Plenty of supplies for everything we needed for our stay. Everyone slept well and the bedrooms and spaces Weser up well for guests. Close to Notre Dame for quick back and forth s to campus. Definitely would select this home again. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stan K.

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

Great Place Convenient to Notre Dame

Stayed here for graduation weekend. Property was easy to get to and is a short trip to Notre Dame. Beds were comfortable, place was clean. After checkout the owner was even willing to let me go back into the property to check and see if we left something in one of the bedrooms. Will definitely try to book when we're up for football games in the fall.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Angela F.

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

Comfortable

This property was perfect for our family get away to a Notre Dame game. Owners were very thoughtful and we had everything we needed! Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

About the host

Hosted by Brenda Kay EL-TALABANI

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We love sharing our home! We love spending time with our grandchildren while we are sharing our home with others. Camping and enjoying nature is also one of our favorite past times.

Why they chose this property

Our home is set up to share with others who need to have a comfortable, safe, cozy country feel home to stay in while vacationing or enjoying time in the area. Our home is located in a small subdivision with lots of great Oak trees making it a relaxing place for families to enjoy. We know our guests do not feel like guests for long - as our home quickly becomes their home away from home with the comforts and accommodations.

What makes this property unique

We have a large driveway for parking with very little traffic noise. A large back yard is a great place to start the day with a cup of coffee, or play a game of corn hole while grilling your dinner. Lots of close by restaurants, and grocery stores to shop at to use the fully supplied kitchen to prepare your meals.

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