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The Back Porch Haven Stay in Amish Country yet close to Notre Dame

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A two-story house with a garage, brick exterior, and a well-maintained lawn with scattered leaves.
A wooden porch with rocking chairs and a hanging chair, overlooking a forested area with autumn foliage.
A cozy living room with a sectional sofa, wooden beams, and a brick accent wall.
A cozy room with a brick wall, a wooden ceiling, and a table with a globe and a plant.
A spacious living room with a sectional sofa, wooden beams, and a large sliding glass door leading to a balcony with a view of trees.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Middlebury, IN
  • Place, Stone Lake
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Brokesha Lake
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Shipshewana Flea Market
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Airport, Goshen, IN (GSH-Goshen Municipal)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

AnnaBelle

1 Queen Bed

LeAnna

1 Double Bed

Phyliss

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

The Back Porch Haven Stay in Amish Country yet close to Notre Dame

Whether you are on a weekend getaway or wanting to explore the lovely towns of Shipshewana or Middlebury, or are in the area to enjoy a Notre Dame game, as well as checking out the RV Hall of Fame. the Back Porch Haven is the perfect place for you. At The Back Porch Haven, guests enjoy a unique and cozy interior as well the peaceful nature out back. Guests can easily observe Amish country, peruse the Shipshewana flea market (16 min), stroll through the beautiful quilt gardens of Middlebury (15 min), or cheer on a Notre Dame football game (40 min) RV Hall of Fame.{19 mins}

This is a unique house with new furniture and updated interior with newly remodeled bathroom.
You will enjoy the peaceful atmosphere this house brings.
Enjoy your morning coffee or evening drink on the back porch.
You may be able to spot the hummingbird as she comes for a drink!
Occasionally you’ll have a deer come up 15 ft close to the house.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels
Remove personal items and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Please have all towels in the washer. Please do not start the washer. If any furniture is moved please put back to its proper place.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
No smoking of any kind. There will be a minimum of $250 fine for any form of smoking in the garage and house.
No food or drinks on carpet areas
No drinking parties

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3528273vb
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 and a deadlock

About the area

Middlebury

Located in Middlebury, this holiday home is in a rural area. Davis Mercantile and Shipshewana Auction and Flea Market are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Karl Chen Memorial Nature Sanctuary and Lieber Nature Preserve. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Mottville Speedway or Michiana Event Center. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including fishing, wildlife walks and winery tours.
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Middlebury, IN

What's nearby

  • Stone Lake - 2 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Brokesha Lake - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Blue Gate Theater - 15 min drive - 20.4 km
  • Shipshewana Flea Market - 17 min drive - 21.1 km
  • Blue Gate Performing Arts Center - 17 min drive - 21.8 km

Getting around

  • Elkhart Station - 27 min drive
  • Goshen, IN (GSH-Goshen Municipal) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Wedgewood Brewing Company - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Jaywalker Restaurant - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Das Dutchman Essenhaus - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Country Table Restaurant - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Back Porch Haven Stay in Amish Country yet close to Notre Dame pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Back Porch Haven Stay in Amish Country yet close to Notre Dame?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Back Porch Haven Stay in Amish Country yet close to Notre Dame?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Back Porch Haven Stay in Amish Country yet close to Notre Dame?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Back Porch Haven Stay in Amish Country yet close to Notre Dame located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Stone Lake and Brokesha Lake. Hunter Lake and Fish Lake are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 31 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dianna D.

Liked: Location
Loved the house. Clean and comfortable and convenient to shipshewana and goshen.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debbi R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean and comfy!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bart W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was as advertised and the host was great. Highly recommend!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Phil H.

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

Nice stay

We enjoyed our stay. Very clean and convenient
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kay J.

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

Good times

We had a good time staying there.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Delmer Y.

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

Relaxing

House was nice & clean, enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brandi C.

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

Prefect place for down time.

I loved staying there and look forward to rebooking for a longer stayed
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Came up for a wedding and had a wonderful time with my friends. Thank you for being such great hosts!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Monica G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a nice stay with our grandchildren. The house was a very nice space and clean. Our host was friendly and helpful. We loved watching the changing leaves in the yard.
Stayed 13 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen S.

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

Wonderful home

Lovely home in a great location. Resident Bob White made it perfect!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

D. W.

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

Lovely and clean

All of the 5 star reviews are true. It's a very charming and clean home. It was a very comfortable stay for us.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

merna h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful, clean property!! Thank you
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dave S.

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

Nice

The place was very retro. We enjoyed our stay. Nice place to stay and lay your head. Very clean and accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melvin A.

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

Golf with great friends

Three guys in Indiana to golf with a local friend. Location great.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Greg K.

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

Clean, Relaxing Getaway

The property was clean. The location was private and beautiful - a great getaway for my wife and me. We were only there 2 nights, but it was restful and enjoyable. Communication from the owners was great. We would not hesitate to book there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James H.

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

Family trip

Very convenient location, close to the toll road. Very clean house, beautiful country setting. We would recommend this to anyone.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Sara S.

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

Short and Sweet

We stayed just one night and it was lovely. The home was spotless and very cute, and it was decorated so cute.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Apr 2025
Thank you! We hope to have you again in the future.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie A.

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

Back porch

Very relaxing. Wonderful back porch. Very clean
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas Z.

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

Quiet country home

Very nice house in the country but close enough to all of the amenities.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vallerie M.

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

Excellent Stay

The property was very clean and set in such a peaceful atmosphere. The house was far enough from the city to be peaceful but close enough to a lot of amenities to be very convenient! The Host was also very communicative and very nice. I highly recommend this property.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Glenda D.

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

Wonderful 5 days

We had a great time….we could not figure the coffee pot out at all so had to use the Kuric, and the tv was hard to figure out…we had a lightbulb burn out and it was replaced right away…we sure enjoyed the back porch and had a fire out there the first night…very nice.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jack B.

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

Amish country

Had a great time at the local shop and flea markets
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tisha S.

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

Awesome quiet stay!

We used this property as our “home base” for the bridal party that was part of the wedding in Topeka, it was perfect! Clean, thoughtfully decorated, all the amenities needed were provided. Owner had great communication and clear directions. Thanks so much!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Jun 2024
Thank you!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly N.

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

Sweet country house

I rented this house for my family while we were attending an event nearby. We were gone most of the time, but this house provided a great place to rest. Check-in was easy. It was clean and quiet, well supplied. The beds were comfortable. We would definitely go back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Jul 2024
Thank you Kelly, we’d love to have you again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Onna Lee F.

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

AWESOME PLACE!!!!

This beautiful home is exactly as described and is in a beautiful area. The peace and quiet was great, the locals were all very friendly! This home has a feeling of belonging. So comfortable, so warm and welcoming. If we ever get back to the area, we will definitely book this AWESOME PLACE!!!! The flea market was great but our favorite activity was the animal farm!!! So glad we didn’t miss it because it too was an AWESOME PLACE!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

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