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Historic property is a comfortable, peaceful, and safe place to stay.

Riverfront cottage with kitchen and furnished balcony

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Escape to the charming Chippewa Hill cottage, a historic gem south of South Bend, Indiana. This secluded retreat is surrounded by wooded areas and wildlife, where deer or wild turkeys may visit your backyard. Unwind on the wooden deck with patio furniture and grill amidst floral borders. Inside the cozy cottage lies a fully equipped oak kitchenette for meal prep and utility room with washer/dryer.

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10 out of 10
Exceptional

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1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 40 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

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About this property

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

Historic property is a comfortable, peaceful, and safe place to stay.

Small cottage 20 x 24 on historic site south of South Bend , Indiana, 10 minutes to Notre Dame. Amazing property with back wooded area. Newly installed high speed internet service makes for a great getaway to relax while bringing work with you. The old Rupel Estate, Chippewa Hill, sits on the edge of the South Bend rural and urban divide. The property has won awards for historic preservation. Wooded area surrounds the property and wildlife abounds in the area. A deer or a wild turkey may visit the backyard. The main home was built in 1875 during the post civil war era. Behind the white rail fence which outlines the property, a small cottage sits on the east side of the estate and sleeps 2-4. The cottage has a new roof, new windows, and a new air conditioner. A newly carpeted cottage with double bed (with new Serta Comfort Mattress) sleeps 1-2, one new Lazy-Boy fold out double sofa bed sleeps 1-2, new fully equipped oak kitchenette with new tile provides for preparing meals , one bath with shower contains necessities, and a newly carpeted utility room with washer and dryer are available for renters use. Disinfectants Lysol and Clorox products are used for cleaning all kitchenware, bathroom, and laundry items. A wooden deck is available for renter’s use. All silverware, glassware, dishes, serving utensils, cooking utensils, coffee-maker, microwave, refrigerator, small stove and oven, are available.

Cottage is in a country setting with wooden deck, patio furniture, and grill. Patio furniture is surrounded by floral borders. Private off street drive and parking spot is available. Cottage is located in a safe neighborhood, situated close to parks and in close proximity to shopping areas. The cottage is 4.5 miles from Notre Dame University, 4.8 miles to Saint Mary’s College, 6.5 miles to Bethel University, 3.6 miles to Indiana University South Bend, 5 miles to Potawatomi Zoo, 1.3 miles to Rum Village Aerial Park and hiking trails, 2.9 miles to Century Center, 2.9 miles to Morris Performing Art Center, 2.5 miles to 4 Winds Casino, 2.7 miles to Four Winds Field South Bend Cub’s Minor League Baseball Team Park, 4.0 miles to Leeper Park with historic Studebaker fountain, 3.8 miles to South Bend’s new #1 rated Howard Park with skating facilities, Public House Restaurant, and a South Bend Chocolate Café & Brewery etc. Close shopping plazas include Dollar Store, Wal-Mart, Meijer’s, Martin’s Supermarket, Wild Crab Cajun Seafood & Bar, Kroger’s, Target, Kohl’s, Lowe’s, Menards etc. Local eateries are Chipotle, Texas Roadhouse, Copper Rock Steakhouse, Logan’s Roadhouse, Fiesta Cancun, Wings Etc., Paneras, Logan’s Steak House, Maxi’s Steak House, Subway, South Bend Chocolate Café, Historic Tippecanoe Restaurant etc.

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Furnished balcony/patio
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the city centre
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Property does not allow children
  • Unit size: 1 square foot

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 12

Check-out

Check-out before 12:00 PM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Rules

Must park in designated parking area. Limit 2 cars per rental day.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

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
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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

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Historic Property is a Comfortable Peaceful Place to Stay
Historic property is a comfortable peaceful place to stay.

About the area

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South Bend, IN

What's nearby

  • Four Winds Casino South Bend - 4 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Studebaker National Museum - 8 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Century Center Convention Center - 9 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Notre Dame Stadium - 13 min drive - 9.4 km
  • University of Notre Dame - 15 min drive - 11.4 km

Getting around

  • South Bend Station - 10 min drive
  • South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Kitchenette II - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Kankakee Grille - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic property is a comfortable, peaceful, and safe place to stay. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Historic property is a comfortable, peaceful, and safe place to stay.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic property is a comfortable, peaceful, and safe place to stay.?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Historic property is a comfortable, peaceful, and safe place to stay. located?

Located in the heart of South Bend, this cottage is within 3 miles (5 km) of Rum Village Park, Four Winds Casino South Bend and The Drop Comedy Club. Four Winds Field is 3.1 mi (4.9 km) away.

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