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Huge 7-bedroom house Sleeps 22 Great fire pit. .25 Miles to Notre Dame Entrance

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A dining area with a black table, four chairs, a vase with flowers, and a chandelier.
A bathroom vanity with a marble countertop, a dark wooden cabinet with multiple drawers, a vase with yellow flowers, a candle, and a framed painting on the wall.
A living room with a sectional sofa, ottoman, and a tray table.
A staircase with black railings and patterned steps, a vase with flowers, and a trash bag on the floor.
A circular outdoor seating area with Adirondack chairs around a fire pit, surrounded by a brick patio.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • 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
7 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 22

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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South Bend, IN
  • Place, University of Notre Dame
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Compton Family Ice Arena
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Notre Dame Stadium
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

7 bedrooms (sleeps 22)

Bedroom #1 Lavender Room

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom #2 Teal Room

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom #3 Green Room

1 King Bed

Bedroom #4 Pink Room

1 King Bed

Bedroom #5 Grey Room (Apartment)

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom #6 Blue Room (Apartment)

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom #7 Bunk Room (3rd story)

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4 Single Beds and 1 Double Bunk Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

Living Room 2

1 Crib

Living Room 3

2 Single Futons

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1 Downstairs powder bath

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Bathroom 2 Main House Full Bath

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

Bathroom 3 Apartment Full Bath

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Separate dining area
Number of living rooms
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Huge 7-bedroom house Sleeps 22 Great fire pit. .25 Miles to Notre Dame Entrance

Discover the beauty of Notre Dame from this 7-bedroom house. Located just across the street from Campus and the Burke golf course. This house has 4 bedrooms in the main house plus a large bunk room on the 3rd floor and bonus room The bunk room sleeps 7 in beds. There is also an attached apartment with an additional 2 bedrooms, a living area with pull out couch and kitchenette.
The whole house sleeping arrangements: 4 queen beds, 2 king beds, 3 individual twin beds, and 1 bunk bed with twin over double. Plus 2 futons and a pull out couch. This lovely property offers plenty of space for guests to relax. Enjoy the convenience of amenities like a washing machine, hair dryers, AC, and heating. The 3 bathrooms come equipped with soaps, shampoo, face wash, lotion and bathtubs in the 2 full baths. A large living room in the main house has sectional couch and leather club chairs. The separate apartment has a second living room with a sofa bed provides additional space for lounging.
Rockne's Retreat is a great place to entertain and to call home base while you're away. Located on Angela Blvd, just a 1/4 mile to the entrance of Notre Dame and only 1/2 mile to Notre Dame Stadium. Perfect tailgate house for game day. Perfect house for wedding parties or other family/friend gatherings. We hope you enjoy your stay.

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House Rules

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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:
The garbage must be bagged to put in the outfior can and the recycling must not be bagged. If checking out Sunday it would be helpful and appreciated if you could take the garbage can to the curb.
Please leave sheets in the rooms where the beds were used.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 4270333vb
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
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

South Bend

Harters Heights, a neighbourhood in South Bend, is home to this holiday home. Rum Village Park and Brandywine Creek Nature Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include DeBartolo Performing Arts Center and Compton Family Ice Arena. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Notre Dame Stadium or Leeper Park Tennis Center. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing.
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South Bend, IN

What's nearby

  • University of Notre Dame - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Compton Family Ice Arena - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Notre Dame Stadium - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Basilica of the Sacred Heart - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • St. Mary's College - 5 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

  • South Bend Station - 13 min drive
  • South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Counterspell - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Brothers Bar & Grill - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Notre Dame Concession Stand - ‬20 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Huge 7-bedroom house Sleeps 22 Great fire pit. .25 Miles to Notre Dame Entrance pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Huge 7-bedroom house Sleeps 22 Great fire pit. .25 Miles to Notre Dame Entrance?

On-site parking is available at the property.

Where is Huge 7-bedroom house Sleeps 22 Great fire pit. .25 Miles to Notre Dame Entrance located?

Located in Harters Heights, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of DeBartolo Performing Arts Center, University of Notre Dame and Notre Dame Stadium. Compton Family Ice Arena and Joyce Center are also within 1 mile (2 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. 7 out of 8 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 8 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 8 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
This was a wonderful, clean place to stay for our son’s wedding! You couldn’t ask for a better property to be close to campus and enjoy with friends and family.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful host, home and experience! We were a group of ND ladies celebrating our 40th reunion and could not have been more pleased with this house to make our weekend special. We were able to celebrate both with all grads at the university and then have our cozy and comfortable time back at the house for late night wine and early morning coffee! There was nothing not thought of in terms of kitchen, bath and comfort items. Thank you for a great place to call home while we were back at Notre Dame!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Event on Campus

We came for an event on campus. The house worked very well for our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was the perfect home for our family over a game weekend. We enjoyed the fire pit, large yard, and amazing location just a few blocks from campus. The driveway was plenty large enough to fit 4 cars and the bedrooms were large and comfortable. Host was very communicative and easy to connect with. Kitchen and bathrooms were also well stocked. Be aware the 2.5 bathrooms are not en suite so do have to take turns with a large group, but we didn’t mind this at all!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Sept, 2025
So happy to host your group and glad you had a great time! Would love to host you again in the future! Go Irish!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great weekend. Great House

We were a group of 16 coming to South Bend for a football weekend. We could not have asked for a better house. It is a beautiful home; the house is set up for large groups with different types of bed sizes and room configurations. The house has everything you need. It is a 10-minute walk to the stadium lot and even closer to Eddy Street. Great fire pit, multiple tables for meal seating, fully supplied kitchen and grill. The owner responded quickly to texts, and check-in was easy. I highly recommend this rental.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Nov, 2024
I am so glad you enjoyed your stay! We have hosted friends and family but you were our first rental guest and I am so thrilled you were happy! Thank you for taking such great care of the place and hope to have you all back soon! Go Irish!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed at Christine's house for the ND-NC State football game weekend and had a great time. This is perfectly located, right on Angela, about a six minute walk from the University entrance and Eddy St Commons. The layout is basically a downstairs living room, dining room, kitchen, half bath and bright little solarium. Upstairs in the main section are four bedrooms and a full bath. And on the third floor is another queen bedroom plus bunkroom. Above the garage is a two bedroom, full bath apartment with kitchenette apartment, which is easily accesible from the main hosue second floor. The basement has a laundry room and game room. There's really a lot of house here. We particularly enjoyed the fire-pit in the front yard, which was amply supplied with firewood. The back deck has a gas grill which worked great. Christine was fabulous host - we had one minor issue with one of the bathrooms, and it was fixed within a couple of hours of letting her know. One of our best house rental experiences in South Bend!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Apr, 2026
So happy you enjoyed your stay. Appreciate all the kind words. We would love to have you and your group back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

About the host

Hosted by Christine Pierret

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Welcome to Rockne’s Retreat
We’re Christine and Brian Pierret, and we’re delighted to welcome you to Rockne’s Retreat! We purchased this historic home in August 2024, and it holds a special place in our hearts. Brian is a proud 1988 Notre Dame graduate, and our daughter will graduate in 2026, making Rockne’s Retreat a cherished part of our family legacy. We truly love this home and hope you will, too!

Why they chose this property

This location is unbeatable for all things Notre Dame. You are right next to campus and ready for game day. Also great location for golfers as the course is across the street and many others locally. Also a perfect location for wedding parties. Eddy Street is 1/2 mile as is Notre Dame Stadium. Perfect location for your friends and family to gather.

What makes this property unique

Welcome to Rockne’s Retreat
Notre Dame Stadium, famously known as “The House that Rockne Built,” owes much of its legacy to Knute Rockne, one of college football’s greatest coaches, who was instrumental in its creation in 1930. Rockne’s Retreat, however, is “The House that Knute Rockne’s Secretary Built”—quite literally! Built in 1929 by Herbert E. Jones, Knute Rockne’s trusted secretary, this historic home carries a deep connection to Notre Dame and Irish football.
Over the years, Rockne’s Retreat has hosted many notable guests. According to legend, the entire 1943 National Championship football team and coaching staff gathered here to celebrate their victory, joined by Coach Frank Leahy. The house has also welcomed luminaries like Billy Martin of the New York Yankees, Bing Crosby, Bob Hope, and even Father Hesburgh, each of whom is said to have enjoyed time in this very living room.
Rockne’s Retreat is truly one-of-a-kind, offering not only rich history but an unbeatable location for all Notre Dame fans and history buffs alike.

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