Hot Tub | Sleeps 18 | Game Room | Near Notre Dame
The Gathering Place 🏡, hosted by Home Away From Home, was made for families and groups to reconnect! Sleeping up to 18, this South Bend retreat features a year-round hot tub ♨️ and a game room with Golden Tee, ping-pong, foosball, and a 32-inch Infinity Game Table 🎮. Enjoy the screened porch, fenced backyard, wood-burning fire pit 🔥, grill, and yard games. Just 10 minutes from Notre Dame 🎓—book now for comfort, fun, and an unforgettable time together!
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 THE GATHERING PLACE ★
✅ Sleeps 18 – Plenty of room for the whole group
🛁 Private 5–6-Person Hot Tub – Open year-round
🎮 Basement Game Room – Golden Tee, Infinity Table, and more
📺 Five Roku Smart TVs – Streaming throughout the home
🔥 Wood-Burning Fire Pit – Seating and Starter-Kit Firewood provided
🍔 Outdoor Gathering Areas – Screened porch, grill, and fenced yard
🏓 Indoor and Outdoor Games – Fun for guests of all ages
☕ Coffee Provided – Supplied for the entire stay
🍽️ Group Dining – Seating for up to 12
👶 Family-Friendly Home – Toys, bunk beds, and games
🏡 Only 10 Minutes from Notre Dame – Quick access to campus
👪 Designed for Groups – Gather together or spread out
★ IMPORTANT NEIGHBORHOOD & NO-PARTY POLICY ★
The Gathering Place is located in a quiet, 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 complaints from neighbors may result in the immediate termination of the reservation without a refund.
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★ NOW TO THE FUN ★
Welcome to The Gathering Place, hosted by Home Away From Home!
Located in South Bend, just about 10 minutes from Notre Dame, this spacious home was designed for families, friends, alumni groups, sports teams, wedding parties, business travelers, and other respectful gatherings.
With sleeping accommodations for up to 18 guests, a finished basement game room, a year-round hot tub, and multiple places to gather inside and outside, the home offers plenty of room to reconnect, relax, and have fun together.
★ BASEMENT GAME ROOM ★
The finished basement provides guests with a separate space to play games, watch television, and spend time together.
✔ Golden Tee arcade game
✔ 32-inch Infinity Game Table
✔ Ping-pong table
✔ Foosball table
✔ Card and game table with four stools
✔ 50-inch Roku Smart TV
✔ Two futons for seating
The basement futons are for seating only and are not included in the home’s sleeping capacity.
★ OUTDOOR FUN & RELAXATION ★
The Gathering Place offers several private outdoor spaces for relaxing, playing games, grilling, and gathering together.
✔ Private 5–6-person hot tub available year-round
✔ Screened porch with seating and string lights
✔ Fully fenced backyard
✔ Wood-burning fire pit
✔ Starter Kit of Firewood provided
✔ Eight Adirondack chairs
✔ Gas grill with propane and grilling utensils
✔ Cornhole
✔ KanJam
✔ Spikeball
✔ Hot-tub towels provided
Please note that the screened porch is not heated or air-conditioned.
★ MAIN LIVING ROOM ★
The main living room is a comfortable gathering space for movies, conversation, and downtime.
✔ 58-inch Roku Smart TV
✔ Oversized U-shaped sectional
✔ Fireplace and mantel
✔ Pillows and throw blankets
★ KITCHEN & DINING ★
The open-concept kitchen and dining area is fully equipped for preparing and enjoying group meals.
✔ Full-size refrigerator and freezer
✔ Stove and oven
✔ Microwave
✔ Dishwasher
✔ Toaster
✔ Electric kettle
✔ Cookware, bakeware, and cooking utensils
✔ Dishes, glasses, and silverware for up to 18 guests
✔ Dining table with seating for 12
✔ Kitchen peninsula with three additional seats
✔ Dish soap, dishwasher supplies, and paper towels
★ SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS ★
The home sleeps up to 18 guests across four true upstairs bedrooms and the queen sleeper sofa in the main-floor sitting room.
♛ Bedroom 1 – Sleeps 3
✔ Queen bed
✔ Twin trundle
✔ Linens and pillows provided
✔ Clothing and luggage storage
✔ Charging option
♛ Bedroom 2 – Sleeps 4
✔ Queen bed
✔ Twin-over-twin bunk bed
✔ 40-inch Roku Smart TV
✔ Linens and pillows provided
✔ Clothing and luggage storage
✔ Charging option
♛ Bedroom 3 – Sleeps 7
This flexible bunk room works especially well for children, cousins, teammates, and larger family groups.
✔ One twin-over-full bunk bed
✔ One full-over-full bunk bed
✔ 40-inch Roku Smart TV
✔ Linens and pillows provided
✔ Clothing and luggage storage
Please note that this bedroom does not have a dedicated charging station.
♛ Bedroom 4 – Sleeps 2
✔ Queen bed
✔ 40-inch Roku Smart TV
✔ Linens and pillows provided
✔ Clothing and luggage storage
✔ Charging option
♛ Main-Floor Sitting Room – Sleeps 2
✔ Queen-size sleeper sofa
✔ Bedding, linens, and pillows provided
♛ IMPORTANT TOP-BUNK BEDDING INFORMATION
Fitted sheets will already be placed on the upper bunk mattresses. Flat sheets and blankets will be folded on the upper bunks for guests to arrange when those beds are needed.
★ TWO FULL BATHROOMS & ONE HALF BATHROOM ★
Both full bathrooms are upstairs near the bedrooms.
♛ Full Bathroom 1
✔ Bathtub and shower combination
✔ Vanity, mirror, and toilet
✔ Towels and basic bath products
✔ Hair dryer
♛ Full Bathroom 2
✔ Shower
✔ Vanity, mirror, and toilet
✔ Towels and basic bath products
✔ Hair dryer
♛ Main-Floor Half Bathroom
✔ Toilet
✔ Sink and vanity
✔ Hand soap, hand towels, and toilet paper
★ FAMILY-FRIENDLY FEATURES ★
✔ Children’s toys and coloring books
✔ Flexible bunk-room sleeping
✔ Indoor game room
✔ Fully fenced backyard
✔ Indoor and outdoor games
✔ Multiple gathering spaces
✔ One portable fan available
★ LAUNDRY AREA ★
A washer and dryer are available in the basement.
✔ Washer and dryer
✔ Laundry detergent
✔ Iron and ironing board
✔ Laundry basket
★ ADDITIONAL HOME AMENITIES ★
✔ Central heating and air conditioning
✔ Finished, climate-controlled basement
✔ Five Roku Smart TVs
✔ Guests may use their own streaming accounts
✔ Bath towels and hot-tub towels
✔ Bed linens and pillows for up to 18 guests
✔ City water
✔ Guest access to the garage
✔ Driveway parking for approximately three to four vehicles
✔ Additional street parking where permitted
✔ No indoor smoking or vaping
★ SECURITY CAMERAS ★
For the protection of the home and our guests:
✔ Exterior 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 ★
Pets are not permitted at The Gathering Place.
★ 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 18 registered guests
✔ Respect the home, neighborhood, and nearby families
✔ Return games and equipment to their 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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