Hot Tub | 2 Game Rooms | Indoor Playground | 17ppl
Your South Bend family getaway 🏡, hosted by Home Away From Home, is built for fun, comfort, and time together! Enjoy two game rooms, an 8-in-1 indoor jungle gym, six Roku TVs, and room for up to 17 guests. Relax in the private year-round hot tub ♨️, gather around the propane fire-pit table 🔥, or head outside for yard games. Just 3 miles from Notre Dame 🎓, this spacious home is ready for game days, family trips, and unforgettable memories. Book your stay today!
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.
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 4:00pm
Check-out time is before 10:00am
A South Bend traspo bus stop located near the house; Lime bikes available throughout the city for rental
Available via phone, text, or 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
★ A FEW HIGHLIGHTS OF OUR HOME ★
✅ Sleeps 17 – Five true bedrooms plus a full-size sleeper sofa in the basement game room
🛁 Private 5-Person Hot Tub – Open year-round for relaxing evenings together
🎮 Two Separate Game Rooms – A climate-controlled garage game room plus a basement entertainment room
🧗 8-in-1 Indoor Jungle Gym – Slide, monkey bars, climbing features, rings, swing, rope elements, and more
🏓 Air Hockey + Ping-Pong Table – One convertible table offering two ways to play
🏀 Family-Friendly Games – Foosball, carpet ball, darts, giant Connect Four, and a children’s basketball hoop
🕹️ Infinity Game Table – Digital versions of classic board games in the basement
📺 Six Roku Smart TVs – Guests can sign into their own favorite streaming services
🔥 Outdoor Fire-Pit Table – Gather around the propane fire table in six Adirondack chairs
🍔 Back Patio Gathering Area – Hot tub, fire-pit seating, string lights, and a gas grill together in one space
🏐 Outdoor Yard Games – KanJam, Spikeball, and ladder golf available in the garage
☕ Fully Stocked Coffee Bar – Nespresso, traditional coffee maker, grinder, beans, ground coffee, syrups, and sugar
👶 Family Essentials – Pack ’n play, high chair, children’s toys, and various board games
🏡 Only 3 Miles from Notre Dame – Approximately a seven-minute drive
👪 Designed for Groups and Families – Multiple gathering spaces with room to spread out and reconnect
★ IMPORTANT NEIGHBORHOOD & NO-PARTY POLICY ★
This home is located in a family-oriented residential neighborhood. It is not a party house, and parties or events are prohibited.
Quiet hours are strictly observed from 10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. After 10:00 p.m., our neighbors should not be able to hear guests inside or outside the property.
Excessive noise, loud music, rowdiness, disruptive behavior, or repeated neighbor complaints may result in the immediate termination of the reservation without a refund.
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★ NOW TO THE FUN ★
Guests looking for a peaceful, fun place to enjoy time with family and friends are a wonderful fit for this home. Guests looking for a party property should choose another accommodation.
Ideally located just three miles and approximately seven minutes from Notre Dame, this spacious home offers a comfortable and entertainment-filled escape for families, friends, alumni groups, and other respectful gatherings.
With five bedrooms, three full bathrooms, two separate game rooms, a private hot tub, an indoor playground, and multiple indoor and outdoor gathering spaces, everyone can enjoy time together without feeling crowded.
★ LIVING ROOM ★
The comfortable living room is designed for conversation, relaxing, watching a movie, and spending quality time together.
✔ 65-inch Roku Smart TV
✔ Reclining sofa
✔ Reclining loveseat
✔ Reclining rocking chair
✔ Two additional sitting chairs
✔ Comfortable seating for family and friends
✔ Large gathering space for movies, conversation, and downtime
★ KITCHEN & DINING ★
Prepare full family meals or quick snacks in the fully equipped kitchen.
✔ Full-size refrigerator and freezer
✔ Stove
✔ Oven
✔ Microwave
✔ Dishwasher
✔ Toaster
✔ Pots and pans
✔ Cooking utensils
✔ Dishes and glasses
✔ Silverware
✔ Dining table with seating for six
✔ Dish soap and dishwasher supplies
✔ Paper towels and basic kitchen essentials
♛ COFFEE BAR
Coffee lovers will have several ways to start the morning.
✔ Nespresso machine
✔ Nespresso pods provided
✔ Traditional drip coffee maker
✔ Coffee grinder
✔ Whole coffee beans
✔ Ground coffee options
✔ Flavored syrups
★ SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS ★
The home sleeps up to 16 guests across five true bedrooms and one additional sleeping space in the basement game room.
♛ Main-Floor King Bedroom
✔ King bed
✔ Adjustable bed base
✔ Head and foot elevation
✔ Pillows, linens, and sheets
✔ Nightstands
✔ Charging stations
✔ Clothing and luggage storage
♛ Main-Floor Queen Bedroom
✔ Queen adjustable bed
✔ Pull-out trundle
✔ 50-inch Roku Smart TV
✔ Pillows, linens, and sheets
✔ Nightstands
✔ Charging stations
✔ Clothing and luggage storage
♛ Main-Floor Queen Bedroom
✔ Queen bed
✔ Pillows, linens, and sheets
✔ Nightstands
✔ Charging stations
✔ Clothing and luggage storage
♛ Basement King Bedroom
✔ King bed
✔ 50-inch Roku Smart TV
✔ Pillows, linens, and sheets
✔ Nightstands
✔ Charging stations
✔ Clothing and luggage storage
♛ Basement Bunk Bedroom
A fun sleeping space designed especially well for children, cousins, teammates, and larger family groups.
✔ Two twin-over-twin bunk beds
✔ One twin trundle underneath each bunk
✔ Six total twin mattresses
✔ 50-inch Roku Smart TV
✔ Pillows, linens, and sheets
✔ Charging options
✔ Clothing and luggage storage
♛ Basement Game Room Sleeper Sofa
✔ Full-size pullout sofa bed
✔ Bedding, pillows, linens, and sheets provided
✔ Located inside the basement game room
** Several portable fans are available for guests to use throughout the home.**
★ THREE FULL BATHROOMS ★
The home has three full bathrooms located across both levels. All three with similar amenities.
✔ Shower Cabin only (all three bathrooms)
✔ Vanity
✔ Mirror
✔ Toilet
✔ Bath towels
✔ Shampoo
✔ Body wash
✔ Hand soap
✔ Toilet paper
✔ Hair dryer
★ CLIMATE-CONTROLLED ATTACHED GARAGE GAME ROOM ★
The attached garage has been transformed into a heated and air-conditioned game room that can be enjoyed throughout the year.
✔ Air-hockey table that converts into a ping-pong table
✔ Carpet-ball table
✔ Foosball table
✔ Giant wall-mounted Connect Four
✔ Dartboard
✔ Children’s basketball hoop
✔ 58-inch Roku Smart TV
✔ Three giant beanbag chairs
✔ Outdoor yard games stored here for guest use
✔ Direct connection to the rest of the home
★ BASEMENT GAME ROOM ★
The basement provides a second entertainment space, allowing larger groups to spread out while still enjoying the same home.
✔ 55-inch Roku Smart TV
✔ Infinity Game Table
✔ Various board games
✔ Giant beanbag seating
✔ Full-size sleeper sofa
✔ Indoor children’s playground
✔ Convenient access to the basement bathroom
✔ Separate bunk bedroom and king bedroom nearby
★ 8-IN-1 INDOOR JUNGLE GYM ★
The basement game room includes a compact indoor playground where younger guests can climb, swing, slide, and play.
✔ Slide
✔ Monkey bars
✔ Wooden climbing ladder
✔ Rope ladder
✔ Gymnastics rings
✔ Climbing rope
✔ Swing
✔ Rope climbing wall/net
★ OUTDOOR GATHERING AREA ★
The back patio brings the hot tub, fire-pit seating, string lights, and grill together in one shared gathering area.
Guests can relax in the hot tub, sit around the fire, prepare dinner, or spend time talking while remaining together in the same outdoor space.
✔ Private hot tub
✔ Hot tub available year-round
✔ Propane fire-pit table
✔ Six Adirondack chairs
✔ Gas grill
✔ Propane provided for the grill and fire-pit table
✔ Outdoor string lights
✔ Patio gathering space
✔ Hot-tub towels provided
★ OUTDOOR YARD GAMES ★
The following games are stored in the garage and can be carried outside for use:
✔ KanJam
✔ Spikeball
✔ Ladder golf
★ FAMILY-FRIENDLY FEATURES ★
✔ Children’s toys
✔ Various board games
✔ Pack ’n play
✔ High chair
✔ Indoor jungle gym
✔ Children’s basketball hoop
✔ Bunk room sleeping six
✔ Multiple indoor gathering areas
✔ Outdoor games
✔ Several portable fans available
★ ADDITIONAL HOME AMENITIES ★
✔ Approximately 100 Mbps Wi-Fi
✔ Central air conditioning
✔ Central heating
✔ Heated and air-conditioned garage game room
✔ Washer and dryer
✔ Laundry detergent
✔ Bath towels
✔ Hot-tub towels
✔ Bed linens and pillows for up to 16 guests
✔ Hair dryer
✔ Free private driveway parking
✔ Parking for approximately four to six vehicles
✔ No indoor smoking or vaping
✔ The home uses well water
★ SECURITY CAMERAS ★
For the protection of the home and our guests:
✔ Exterior security cameras are located near the front and back doors
✔ Cameras monitor exterior areas only
✔ There are no cameras inside the home or in private guest areas
★ PET POLICY ★
The property is advertised as no pets. Pet exceptions may be considered on a case-by-case basis and require advance approval, an additional pet fee, and a pet deposit.
★ HOUSE EXPECTATIONS ★
✔ No parties or events
✔ No unregistered visitors
✔ No smoking or vaping inside the home
✔ Quiet hours from 10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.
✔ Maximum occupancy of 17 registered guests
✔ Respect the home, amenities, neighborhood, and nearby families
✔ Return outdoor games and equipment to their proper storage areas
✔ Follow all posted hot-tub and property safety instructions
See digital guidebook sent upon booking (printed copy at the property as well).
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