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Charming 5-BR, 8 mins to ND, in Museum District

Vacation home in South Bend with kitchen and fireplace

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Experience the South Bend Museum District charm at this Victorian home. With five bedrooms, three full baths, a game room with ping pong table and a grill and fire pit in the backyard, you'll find plenty of space for relaxation. Enjoy an evening by the fireplace or explore downtown restaurants within walking distance.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Entire home

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Charming 5-BR, 8 mins to ND, in Museum District

Enjoy this truly one of a kind Victorian in the heart of the South Bend Museum District. An 8 minute drive to Notre Dame, a 10 minute walk to downtown restaurants and bars, and a 15 minute walk to Four Winds Field, the home of the South Bend Cubs.

The house has 5 bedrooms, and 3 full baths. It is fully furnished, with up-to-date amenities. There is a game room in the basement with a ping pong table, and a grill and fire pit in the back yard.

The ground floor has a dining room with a dining table for six, with additional seating available; a living room with a tv and couch; a ground floor bedroom with a daybed and en suite bathroom; a kitchen; a laundry room; and a front room with additional seating near the fireplace.

The second story has three bedrooms, each with a queen bed. There is only one bathroom upstairs, which is accessible from the master bedroom.

The basement has an additional bedroom, with two twin beds; a game room, with a ping pong table; and an exercise room, with a treadmill and stationary bike.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Kitchen

  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Gym

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

About the neighborhood

Map
IN, South Bend

What's nearby

  • The History Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Morris Performing Arts Center - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Studebaker National Museum - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Century Center Convention Center - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Memorial Hospital - 17 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • South Bend Station - 3 min drive
  • South Bend Intl. Airport (SBN) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Burger King - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Joe's Tavern - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Frankie's BBQ - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪No. 6 Scratch Kitchen - ‬15 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming 5-BR, 8 mins to ND, in Museum District pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet.

What time is check-in at Charming 5-BR, 8 mins to ND, in Museum District?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming 5-BR, 8 mins to ND, in Museum District?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Charming 5-BR, 8 mins to ND, in Museum District located?

Located in West Washington, this vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of The History Museum and City Cemetery. St. Joseph County Courthouse and South Bend Regional Museum of Art are also within 1 mi (2 km). South Bend Station is 25 minutes by foot.

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Charming 5-BR, 8 mins to ND, in Museum District Reviews

Reviews

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Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 8 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 8 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 8 reviews

8.6

Cleanliness

7.6

Location

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Cecilia H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
The house was very quaint, clean, nice neighborhood and easy to travel to ND from. We enjoyed walking to the downtown area a couple of blocks away. The pictures and informtion about the house were not exactly accurate. We did not realize that two of the main bedroom could only be accessed through a bedroom. There were 7 adults in the house and that was not convient! The air conditioning worked well on the main level, did not cool the upstairs very well. The house could use some basic things provided: cooking spray, more utensils, better cooking pans, shower heads replaced, mirrors in the bedrooms, and updated applicances.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kyle B.

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

Great place and highly recommend

Stayed for a weekend visit with friends for a reunion and this place was perfect. Will look to stay again in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa R.

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

Bridesmaids Slumber Party!

We had the bridesmaids for our wedding stay here the night before the wedding and the wedding night. It was perfect for what we were looking for! Everyone slept comfortably and it was a great house for us to get ready in before the wedding. Thank you for sharing your lovely home with us!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Josh B., United States

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

Great Place in South Bend

This place was great. Close to Downtown, Notre Dame, and lots of great paces to eat/get coffee. The house is plenty big. There was a huge storm while we were there and the house stayed plenty warm--especially in the living room where we hung-out. The VRBO host gave great instructions to stay and go. The neighbors where friendly and nice. While the house is old, it has a modern basement which gives it what most houses do not.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Audrey T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location

Nice home

Loved the Victorian. The neighborhood was questionable. The home itself was clean. The stove did not work properly and caused a lot of smoke in the house. And the cookware needs to be updated. The management was very friendly. We brought bikes to ride however, we didn’t feel safe to walk/ride around in the neighborhood.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

2/10 Terrible

Chris H.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Disappointing is an understatement

1. Misrepresentation in Listing:The online listing for the property included altered or misleading photos that portrayed the home as clean, well-maintained, and modern. The home is in poor condition.For example: The stove shown in the listing is not the same as the one in the home, which is rusted and outdated. Furniture, such as the chairs in the front room, appears clean and inviting online but is dirty and poorly maintained in person. This misrepresentation is deceptive and does not meet reasonable expectations for rental property. 2. Safety Hazards:Several conditions pose immediate safety risks:  The front porch is rotting, with loose boards that caused a guest to trip upon entry. Exposed electrical wiring throughout the home presents a fire hazard. Ceiling light fixtures lack protective globes, increasing the risk of electrical issues. I have reason to believe the smoke detectors may not be functional, which is a critical safety violation. Access to the home is restricted to the back door, as the front door keys were not provided. Overgrown vegetation makes navigating from the front to the back door hazardous.These issues violate basic safety standards and require urgent attention. 3. Unsanitary Conditions:The home is in an unacceptable state of cleanliness:  Air condition
Entry way furniture
Not the same stove. This one is a rusted mess.
Other entry way furniture.
Heating and air vents.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Sam F., Roseville MN

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

Adequate accommodation

Traveled to the area for work with 5 guys. So the 5 rooms is hard to find. Nice new bedding and furniture. Quite apparent that the neighborhood is slowly changing for the better. Modest homes but closer to the rougher side of south bend. Also apparent that this owner has done a lot to make the place comfortable. The only issues were that the only upstairs bathroom is in one of the bedroom with no access for the other bedrooms. The main floor bathroom is again in a room where someone slept. The last bedroom and bathroom were in the basement. Other than that the place worked for 5 guys on a two day work trip. The house had good supplies, coffee etc a d lots of kitchen utensils. The painted fridge wasn’t very attractive. Overall the place worked and the communication was good.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Terrion D.

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

Nice place for a group but a little awkward

Let me start off by saying that the place has plenty of room for people we had 9 people staying and I felt like I could easily avoid everyone if I wanted to. A couple things that could be off putting. 2 of the 3 bathrooms are inside rooms so if you're not super comfortable with people coming in and out of your room at night it can be weird. Also because it is an old house you can hear the floor above you so if you're a light sleeper you might want to stay on the second floor. But overall very satisfied would probably stay again. The host is excellent and very quick to communicate :)
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022