1 mile from ND! Beautifully renovated and roomy 4-bed, 3-bath home, wooded lot.
Located less than one mile north of Notre Dame campus, Tall Oaks Cottage is near to everything yet nestled on a quiet wooded property in a lovely, safe neighborhood. With four bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms, this spacious home is perfect for families or small group gatherings. A beautiful brick mid-century ranch, designer-updated with modern amenities, the home features two inviting living/dining areas, a large screened-in porch, and an outdoor patio area.
In town for a football game? Just 1.7 miles from Notre Dame Stadium, Tall Oaks Cottage is a quick and easy walk to White Field, for free game-day shuttle service. Centrally located 1.5 miles from St. Joseph River parks and trails, and four miles from downtown South Bend. Abundant dining and entertainment offerings are a few short minutes away at Eddy Street Commons, along Rt 933, and on Main Street in Mishawaka.
THE SPACE Step through the front door to a light-filled living room with a cozy gas log fireplace and large smart TV, then continue to the fully equipped kitchen and dining area. The main level has 3 bedrooms and two renovated full bathrooms. A large primary bedroom boasts deluxe king bed and ensuite bathroom. The roomy second bedroom features a deluxe king bed. Trundle twin beds (upper mattress is deluxe, lower mattress is 7-inch so as to fit underneath) and an office desk in third bedroom.
The lower level includes a spacious family room with a bright and cheerful seating area, a full gas log fireplace, and a game/dining table that expands to fit your group. A full bath (renovated in 2026) and private fourth bedroom with deluxe queen bed and built-in desk are on this level. Washer and dryer available are in newly remodeled laundry room (2026) adjacent to family room and bath.
Back upstairs and right out the rear door, you'll enjoy a relaxing screened-in porch with ample space to enjoy the fresh air and wooded scenery without being exposed to the elements. Step outside to the large, shady yard with plenty of grass for lawn games. On the patio, find a table with chairs and a propane gas grill as well as a cozy patio swing.
GUEST ACCESS Guests will initially enter the home with keyless entry through the screened porch. Code will be provided upon check-in. All parts of the property are available except for a private owner’s room in the basement and the garage. Guests can access TV streaming services through two Google TV’s. These smart TV’s are also equipped with local and cable channels through You Tube TV.
We welcome football fans and tailgaters as well as families and friends coming together for special occasions. We require that guest be at least 25 years old to book.
NO LARGE PARTIES. NO EVENTS. This home is within a residential neighborhood. To be courteous to our neighbors we ask that you respect quiet hours from 10 pm to 7 am.
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To be courteous to our neighbors we ask that you respect quiet hours from 10 pm to 7 am.
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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
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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 travelers looking to shop may want to visit University Park Mall and Heritage Square Shopping. Compton Family Ice Arena and DeBartolo Performing Arts Center are also worth visiting. Kayaking offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and cycling nearby.
Is 1 mile from ND! Beautifully renovated and roomy 4-bed, 3-bath home, wooded lot. pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at 1 mile from ND! Beautifully renovated and roomy 4-bed, 3-bath home, wooded lot. ?
As of May 14, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 1 mile from ND! Beautifully renovated and roomy 4-bed, 3-bath home, wooded lot. on May 18, 2026 start from $632, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking?
Onsite parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at 1 mile from ND! Beautifully renovated and roomy 4-bed, 3-bath home, wooded lot. ?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at 1 mile from ND! Beautifully renovated and roomy 4-bed, 3-bath home, wooded lot. ?
Check-out is at 11:00 AM.
Where is 1 mile from ND! Beautifully renovated and roomy 4-bed, 3-bath home, wooded lot. located?
Situated in South Bend, this vacation home is within 3 mi (5 km) of Hesburgh Library, University of Notre Dame, and Notre Dame Stadium. St. Mary's College and Warren Golf Course are also within 2 mi (3 km).
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Our family and friends (group of 8) enjoyed staying at this clean, well-equipped home near Notre Dame campus! Communication was fantastic and the property manager was very accommodating, allowing us to check in early and check out late. It's an older home and the showers could use an upgrade, but the beds were comfortable and it had everything we needed. We would definitely stay again!
This property is well laid out for a larger group giving everyone plenty of space and comfort.
The house was clean, well equipt, and Wendy the host was so friendly and accommodating.
Also has a close by (1/2) mile walk to shuttle for football games. Would love to stay again with my family!
This house truly felt like a home from the moment we walked in. We were visiting for a Notre Dame game, and it is only a mile away from White Field (pay to park) where you can catch a free shuttle to the ND Library. This is probably the best stocked VRBO I have ever stayed in. We like to cook (especially breakfast) and it had everything we needed. Lots of kitchen towels and bathroom towels. Very quiet and peaceful neighborhood too. The screened-in patio was so comfortable and we enjoyed it in the morning with coffee. The only complaint was not having more time there! We will return for sure. Thank you, Mike and Wendy, for allowing us to use your beautiful home.
This rental is spacious and set up perfectly with all amenities to accommodate two families. It is larger than it looks from the street. The screened porch and yard are very peaceful and calming especially when the wind blows through the tall oaks. Thank you! (P.S. My wife used to live next door and knew the family that built the house so it was also nostalgic for her and her sister)
This house was sooooo neat. It was clean, communications were great, and it was in the nicest little neighborhood. We had researched Southbend, and the internet doesn't give it a good rep. We were hesitant about where we would book, and this did not disappoint. It exceeded our expectations. So safe that I ran the neighborhood several mornings. Neighbors were really nice too! It also had everything I needed in the kitchen to be able to prepare breakfast, and prep meals for our day. They obviously had a designer select the decor b/c it was PERFECT for the age of the house. I felt like I was in my Brady Bunch era! haha. Book it! don't wait. When we come back, this will be our "go to".
Dodie H.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
About the host
Hosted by Wendy and Mike Mospan
We live in the northwest suburbs of Chicago and love to visit South Bend. Two of our three sons attended Notre Dame, and one of them eventually married a woman from South Bend and came to work for the university. They live in the area with their three sons. We've enjoyed many visits here over the years. Now we want to share our love for South Bend with other visitors. We hope our newly remodeled mid-century ranch will become your home away from home.