Unwind in style at this unique South Bend retreat, just 1.2 miles from Notre Dame. Immerse yourself in an interactive escape room experience and enjoy the hot tub, indoor playground, and backyard games like Cornhole and Spikeball.
Reviews
9.89.8 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9162 sq m
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free Wi-Fi
Air-conditioning
The current price is NZ$446
NZ$446
includes taxes & fees
19 May - 20 May
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About this property
HOT TUB|1.2MI to ND | Espresso Maker| Playground
Experience McKinley’s Best Backyard Retreat 🏡, hosted by Home Away From Home! Located just 1.2 miles from Notre Dame 🎓, this fun-filled home features a private hot tub ♨️, small indoor playground, fire pit with wood 🔥, and backyard games like Cornhole and Spikeball 🏐. Whether you’re here for a game, a family adventure, or a relaxing weekend, this is your perfect launchpad and Home Away From Home 🖤. Book today 📅 and enjoy South Bend’s favorite retreat for comfort and play!
Available via phone, text, email - I will be available however is most convenient for you. If needed on-premise, I have a manager within 30 minutes of the property.
If you want to get out and explore, it's close to Eddy St, a hub of activity that draws both locals and visitors alike and is central to the entire city and region.
The University of Notre Dame, College Football Hall of Fame; South Bend Chocolate Factory; Rise 'n Roll Bakery (a local Amish bakery known for its donuts); the brand new Ninja Mini Golf; Mishawaka Riverwalk, South Bend Riverwalk; Studebaker Museum; Morris Performing Arts Center; Home of the South Bend Cubs; the brand new Four Winds Casino
Self-Check-in - You will gain access to the property via a keypad which will be provided the day before check-in. Convenient dusk-to-dawn lights make your arrival easier, no matter what time of day.
Check-in time is anytime after 5:00pm
Check-out time is before 10:00am
★★★★★ "Beautiful home, back yard was cute, clean, and private. The house was really comfy and felt like home. It was easy to relax there. There's lots to do in town, multiple televisions, and the beds and furniture were comfortable. "My children loved to play down stairs!" - Linda
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A FEW HIGHLIGHTS OF THE PROPERTY AND HOME
★ HOT TUB / BACKYARD OASIS ★
✔ Hot tub (seats 4–7 people) ✔ Fire pit with complimentary firewood ✔ Adirondack chairs (6) ✔ Fun backyard games: Spikeball, Kan Jam, Corn Hole, Ladder Golf
★ OPEN CONCEPT LIVING ROOM ★ A cozy and relaxing space with ample seating and modern entertainment.
✔ Matching leather electric reclining love-seats ✔ Additional comfortable sofa ✔ 55" TV with YouTube TV (access 70+ channels) ✔ Roku functionality for your streaming services ✔ Note: Indoor fireplace is for decorative purposes only and cannot be used
★ KITCHEN & DINING ★ A fully equipped kitchen and coffee bar to satisfy all your culinary cravings.
✔ Full Kitchen ✔ Stove/Oven ✔ Refrigerator/Freezer ✔ Microwave ✔ Toaster ✔ Blender ✔ Mixer ✔ Pots, pans, and utensils ✔ Plastic dinnerware, drinking cups, and mugs
♛ COFFEE BAR (coffee lovers, pay close attention!!) ✔ Nespresso Machine with pods provided for your own gourmet coffee drinks ✔ Traditional Coffee maker with several bean options that you can grind yourself ✔ Ground Coffee options as well ✔ Flavored syrups and sugar
★ SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS ★ Three beautifully furnished bedrooms, plus a twin-sized futon in the basement for extra sleeping space.
♛ Bedroom #1 ✔ Queen bed with Lucid 12 Inch Latex Hybrid Mattress ✔ 32" Roku TV with YouTube TV ✔ Alarm Clock w/charging outlets and USBs ports
♛ Bedroom #2 ✔ Queen bed with Lucid 12 Inch Latex Hybrid Mattress ✔ 43" Roku TV with YouTube TV ✔ Alarm Clock w/charging outlets and USBs ports
♛ Bedroom #3 ✔ Queen bed with Lucid 12 Inch Latex Hybrid Mattress ✔ Alarm Clock w/charging outlets and USBs ports
♛ Basement ✔ Full-sized futon
★ BATHROOMS ★ Stocked with all essentials to make your stay as comfortable as possible.
✔ Main Floor Bathroom - half bath with toilet & sink only ✔ Upstairs Bathroom - full bathroom with tub/shower combination ✔ Shampoo and body wash provided ✔ Towels and washcloths ✔ Hairdryer
★ BASEMENT ★ A family-friendly space with activities for kids and extra sleeping arrangements.
✔ Full-sized futon for additional sleeping ✔ Toys for kids ✔ Indoor playground/playset for toddlers and children ages 2–6, including: - Rickety bridge - Rock climbing wall - Swedish slide - Monkey bars - Rope ladder and wall - Hanging rings - Swing
★ ADDITIONAL FEATURES ★
✔ Wi-Fi ✔ Air Conditioning ✔ Heating ✔ Driveway and street parking ✔ Washer/Dryer (in basement; see online Guidebook)
GUEST ACCESS The home is exclusively yours during your stay. Convenient dusk-to-dawn lights ensure easy arrival at any hour.
This property is protected by Ring Video Security system.
~~~As a quick disclaimer and note to potential guests, we are a FAMILY ORIENTED neighborhood. We are NOT a party house and have a strict 10pm - 7am noise rule. After 10pm our neighbors should not hear you. IF YOU ARE LOOKING TO PARTY and come and go all hours of the night, we are not a good fit for you. Rowdiness, excessive noise, loud music, etc. are all grounds for removal. Our neighbors are all families who have children. Please be considerate of them and respectful of this rule or you will be made to leave the property immediately.~~~
A South Bend traspo bus stop located near the house; Lime bikes available throughout the city for rental
As a quick disclaimer and note to potential guests, we are a FAMILY ORIENTED neighborhood. We are NOT a party house and have a strict 10pm - 7am noise rule. After 10pm our neighbors should not hear you. IF YOU ARE LOOKING TO PARTY and come and go all hours of the night, we are not a good fit for you. Rowdiness, excessive noise, loud music, etc. are all grounds for removal.
Our neighbors are all families who have children. Please be considerate of them and respectful of this rule or you will be made to leave the property immediately.
Property amenities
Pool/Spa
Hot tub
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Parking on site
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Espresso maker
Hob
Microwave
Mixer
Oven
Refrigerator
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
1.5 bathrooms
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Soap
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Fireplace
Entertainment
Games
Hulu
Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
Streaming services
Video games
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Fenced yard
Firepit
Free firewood
Patio
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washer/dryer
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
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)
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
Rules
*Locals MUST Communicate with the Host Prior to Booking
*NO outside visitors, NO overnight guests without previous approval from your host.
*NO PETS – sorry, Fido has to stay home.
Pets
Pets not allowed
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
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
About the area
South Bend is home to this holiday home. University Park Mall and Heritage Square Shopping are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Rum Village Park and Brandywine Creek Nature Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Potawatomi Zoo, or check out an event or a game at Notre Dame Stadium. Visit our South Bend travel guide
Is HOT TUB|1.2MI to ND | Espresso Maker| Playground pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at HOT TUB|1.2MI to ND | Espresso Maker| Playground?
As of 15 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at HOT TUB|1.2MI to ND | Espresso Maker| Playground on 19 May 2026 start from NZ$446, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at HOT TUB|1.2MI to ND | Espresso Maker| Playground?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at HOT TUB|1.2MI to ND | Espresso Maker| Playground?
Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.
What time is check-out at HOT TUB|1.2MI to ND | Espresso Maker| Playground?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is HOT TUB|1.2MI to ND | Espresso Maker| Playground located?
This family-friendly South Bend holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Coquillard Park and Potawatomi Zoo. University of Notre Dame and Notre Dame Stadium are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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HOT TUB|1.2MI to ND | Espresso Maker| Playground Reviews
Reviews
Exceptional
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Clean and comfortable home. Nice outdoor firepit gas bbq worked great for the steaks. Beds were comfortable. Nice comfortable living room. Walking distance to Norte Dame stadium. It was perfect.
Joyce M.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Brad
22 Jan 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
It is a very nice place! The hot tub is great! Communication was excellent!
Hosts were very detailed and responsive to all questions. We enjoyed the ready to use hot tub at night and the escape room game gave us a fun and challenging family night! Centrally located to ND and south bend activities.
We booked this house for a more relaxed bachelor party. The backyard area was perfect with the hot tub and the fire pit. Everything was exactly as described. Very enjoyable stay.
This property is perfectly located close enough to all the excitement but tucked away so you it’s still peaceful. The home is set inviting and cozy. I loved the extra touch of small blankets in the living room to use while on the couch. The host is very accommodating and helpful for everything we could need. We can’t wait until our trip next year. This property will definitely be our go to stay!
Perfect Vrbo. Cozy, quaint and great location. The host was responsive and courteous. Would recommend for football weekends or any trips to South Bend. Best back yard for gathering with family.
Our stay in South Bend was wonderful due to the hospitality of Todd and his wife Kaitlyn. Freshly baked cookies on arrival were greatly appreciated and gobbled up!! Todd is awesome with his quick responses for anything you need. The spa was a great end to each day!!
My son and I ran away for a quick mother son trip to Notre Dame. We greatly enjoyed our stay here. The house was very convenient to campus, clean and as described. We were barely home but we did enjoy returning each evening for a soak in the hot tub. Communication with the host was amazing. We would definitely stay here again.
The goal was to get away from home and do nothing. This house was perfect for that. Everything was neat and organized and my wife and I enjoyed our time doing nothing.
Great location in close proximity to campus. Excellent communication throughout booking and stay. Very nice hot tub. Overall very pleased. I would note that the kitchen is not very well stocked with necessities if you're planning on cooking meal(s) in home. Would definitely rent again, however.
Edward S.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified
6/10 Okay
John H.
2 Sept 2024
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Property Adversely Affected By Recent Storm
Todd was very attentive and supportive but the property was damaged by recent storms in the area. Todd was even performing repairs to the property while we were staying there. This adversely affected the back yard atmosphere, especially for our 4 year old grandson. The property also needs an upgrade to its furniture which is worn and old. But we had a good stay.
We (my husband and I) were here for a non football ND event during the week. Property was clean with plenty of room for us. Escape rooms are a hobby of ours and it was a really fun time! Some things are easy, some puzzles challenging. We are experienced but did not fly through the puzzles. A fantastic idea for something to do in "down time". We walked to campus some of the time we were back and forth. Close to everything. An older home but nicely renovated. We were very comfortabpe here. Todd is an excellent host.
I had to make an impromptu visit to South Bend for a funeral. Upon looking at what was available, I was drawn to the house by the amenities and price. Prior to my visit, Todd contacted me to ensure that i had recieved all of the paperwork for his requirements. He also was communicative and available during and after my stay. Myself and my grandson (8), found the home beautiful and charming. There were plenty of things to keep him entertained and the mystery search game kept us going for quite a while. Last clue gave us a run for our money. The prize was absolutely perfect. Our prize, 2 mood rings that perfectly fit his and my finger. The way his face lit up, was heart-warming. If you are looking for a great family friendly home away from home, this is the only choice. Thank you Todd for allowing us to stay in your home and turn a sad trip into a memorable one.