Whether you like football or not, gazing up at the Touchdown Jesus mural that watches over Notre Dame's 80,000-capacity stadium is a must. While it may look like a resurrected Christ, with a little imagination the mural bears an uncanny resemblance to a referee signaling a touchdown. While on campus, the main building's Golden Dome is definitely worth a visit, as is the beautiful Basilica of the Sacred Heart. The nearby Studebaker National Museum showcases a treasure trove of vintage cars, while kids will love getting face to face with flamingos, red pandas, and lions at the Potawatomi Zoo.
South Bend is anchored by the legendary University of Notre Dame, which means no visit is complete without a stroll around the campus. You can even sign up for official tours led by local students. Just steps from the campus is upbeat Eddy Street Commons, South Bend's newest shopping, dining, and entertainment destination. If you want to venture further afield, the Lake Michigan Shore Wine Trail is calling. Known as the Napa Valley of the Midwest, it's dotted with boutique vineyards and bottles of bubbly waiting to be uncorked.
Summer brings high season in South Bend, when Indiana is drenched in sunshine. The warm temperatures are perfect for sightseeing, sipping your way through the Lake Michigan Shore Wine Trail, and catching summer concerts in riverside Seitz Park. The whole town is in full swing holiday mode, so why not stay local with South Bend vacation rentals? If you want to beat the crowds, fall is a beautiful time to visit South Bend. Crowds taper off and the ivy-covered walls of the university's classic Gothic buildings explode in a sea of reds, yellows, and golds.
South Bend sits on the banks of Indiana's St Joseph River, around 90 miles from Chicago. Family-friendly Rum Village Park offers 3 miles of trails, while nearby Potato Creek State Park will take you through wildflower fields, forests, and wetlands. St Patrick's County Park is a mecca for birders, with opportunities to spot osprey, eagles, and peregrine falcons. If you're craving fresh air, why not escape to the Indiana countryside? With South Bend vacation rentals you can unwind in beautifully restored heritage farmhouses surrounded by grassy pastures and rolling fruit orchards.
Fly into South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.), the closest airport, located 3.5 mi (5.7 km) from the city center. If you're unable to find a flight that fits your schedule, you could also fly into Goshen, IN (GSH-Goshen Municipal), which is 25.9 mi (41.7 km) away.
If you'd rather travel by train, the main station is South Bend Station.
Our 2021 property listings offer a large selection of 336 vacation rentals around South Bend. From 266 house rentals to 51 condo and apartment rentals, find a unique house rental for you to enjoy a memorable holiday or a weekend with your family and friends.
Whether you're traveling with family or friends, here are the areas with the largest selection of vacation rentals for a holiday trip or just for a weekend in South Bend:
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Vrbo offers a large selection of vacation rentals near lovely places in South Bend. From Vrbo travelers, the top most popular points of interest to stay for a holiday trip or just for a weekend are:
But there are many other points of interest around South Bend listed on Vrbo where you can find your place to stay. Please use our search bar to access the selection of vacation rentals available near the point of interest of your choice.
Yes, of course. Vrbo has 266 Houses in South Bend. Our other popular types of vacation rentals in South Bend include:
But you can also enjoy a great stay in one of our other vacation rentals including Studios and more.
Yes, you can select your preferred vacation rental with pool among our 29 vacation rentals with pool available in South Bend. Please use our search bar to access the selection of vacation rentals available.