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Newly renovated home less than a mile from the University of Notre Dame

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Outdoor dining
Dining
Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, books

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Outdoor Space
    Outdoor Space
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

About this property

Entire place

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

Newly renovated home less than a mile from the University of Notre Dame

Nestled in a quiet secluded subdivision, the “Ponader House” sits on a large lot perfect for pre-game activities, BBQs, or relaxing by the fire pit. Less than a mile from Notre Dame and Warren Golf Course, and just over a mile from restaurants and shopping. Four-bedroom home sleeps 8 comfortably. Large fully stocked kitchen. First floor laundry. Spacious family room with ample seating for watching the big game on a 55-inch tv. Dining room has a large table for group gatherings and games. Open window sun porch makes for a quiet place to retreat with a glass of wine or a good book. Large driveway for parking. The proximity to the University makes it a perfect place for going to the game, campus visits, or visiting professors.

Property manager

Lisa and Mike Jones

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage
  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Paper towels
  • Spices
  • Coffee/tea maker

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Towels provided
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Games
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Porch or lanai
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No elevators
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • 2 stairs to reach property
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Basketball nearby
  • Golf nearby

Safety features

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

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Recycling

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 23

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 20
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

About the neighborhood

Map
South Bend, IN

What's nearby

  • University of Notre Dame - 5 min walk
  • St. Mary's College - 5 min drive
  • Notre Dame Stadium - 5 min drive
  • Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes - 5 min drive
  • Studebaker National Museum - 8 min drive

Getting around

  • South Bend Station - 16 min drive
  • South Bend Intl. Airport (SBN) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪University Park Mall Food Court - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Flat Top Grill - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Newly renovated home less than a mile from the University of Notre Dame pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Newly renovated home less than a mile from the University of Notre Dame?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Newly renovated home less than a mile from the University of Notre Dame?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Newly renovated home less than a mile from the University of Notre Dame located?

This family-friendly Mishawaka vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Warren Golf Course and University of Notre Dame. Boehm Park and Hesburgh Library are also within 2 mi (3 km).

Newly renovated home less than a mile from the University of Notre Dame Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 31 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 31 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 31 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 31 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 31 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Patricia H., Where do you live?

Liked: Cleanliness
Charming comfortable home
Stayed with 4 friends. This is a wonderful house. Spotless! Totally everything you need. Games, books, wonderful linens. Comfortable beds! Fully equipped kitchen. Everything seems new. The decorating is like pottery barn. Beautiful pillows with matching throws in every room. Fabulous sun room great stay!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Connor A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great lication
Big house and great hosts. Has a lot of extras
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scottie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house we enjoyed again this year.
This is our second stay at this house and we all loved it. It is so pleasant and quiet in this little neighborhood. It has everything we needed and it is charming.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laurie B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Baseball Tournament
Great location as it was close to Notre Dame where our grandson played in a baseball tournament. Also close to grocery store as well as restaurants. Kids played some of the board games We cooked out and played cornhole as well. Lisa responded to my question quickly.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great experience! Would rent again!
House was clean and comfortable. Had everything we needed for our stay. Quiet area, but still close to everything. Hosts were welcoming and communicated well. Would definitely rent again!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

jacque c.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent Stay
Clean well maintained house. Backyard could use a little bit of up-keep. Overall a very pleasant stay for our mini-family reunion to see the new candy factory!!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay!
We had a wonderful time! It was quiet, clean and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike T.

Liked: Cleanliness
ND 50th Reunion
Excellent location! Charming residence. Very accommodating in all ways. The deer in the yard made it all feel so calm. Highly recommended!! If VRBO allowed for more stars in the ratings, they would all be tens … in Gold and Blue! 👍
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawn W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Close to everythin
Convenient to campus, mall, and northern suburbs. Great renovation.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natalie S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely well cared for property
My husband and I enjoyed staying in your home with his brothers and their wives for his 90th birthday which we celebrated in nearby Mishawaka with children, great grandchildren, cousins, nieces, nephews and a great grandson. The house was perfect for us and well supplied. We loved the different spaces, both indoor and outdoor porches and the neighborhood for walking. Thank you, Lisa and Mike!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Christmas 2023
Spoke with Lisa a few times before booking. She was very prompt in her responses and always provided great information. The house was adorable and our crazy family of 8 adults and a 4 year old were very comfortable. There’s ample space in the living and dining rooms and the bedrooms are spacious. As others mentioned, two of the bedrooms share a commons walk space. They have doors but the back bedroom will have to walk through the other room to go downstairs or use the restroom. Our group is comfortable so it wasn’t really a big deal for us. Lisa decorates for Christmas, just enough to be festive but not gawdy. We brought in a small 4 for tree to decorate and it really was just enough. The house is loaded with dinnerware, glasses, crock pots, bakeware, great pots and pans and a regular and Keurig coffee pot. Having good pans to cook in made such a difference. I’ve had really terrible cookware in previous rentals so I truly appreciated this as I did all of the cooking for the entire family for 3 days!!! My family already said that we should book again next year!!! Thanks, Lisa. We had a great time.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

B K.

Liked: Cleanliness
great stay
We enjoyed our stay in South Bend at this property. We had great accommodations and it was a great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

John W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Notre Dame Rental
Excellent location , very close to campus and activities as well as convenient to shopping areas. Neighborhood is very private.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandra G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice
I would definitely stay again. House was lovely, clean and well stocked. Important to know to access one bedroom with double bed must go through another bedroom. Bed with twin beds downstairs all other are upstairs. Lovely property.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house for a game weekend!
Lovely, clean house with everything we needed to enjoy the Notre Dame football game!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful house
We loved this little house! The place had all the amenities we could ask for and there were so many thoughtful items provided. The neighborhood was very quiet and so convenient. We will definitely try to stay here on our next visit!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katie L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Last-minute trip for swim meet
With three days to plan a trip from Wisconsin to Elkhart, IN, for the Central Zones Swim Meet, my head was spinning. We needed space for our family of five to feel like this was a fun adventure rather than trekking five hours away to watch big sis swim for four days. Ponader House to the rescue! We were able to spread out, the kids each claimed their space/bedrooms, and we were able to use our limited downtime to tour Notre Dame. While it was a tiring long weekend, the kids were sad to leave the house. Lisa was very responsive and attended promptly to all of our questions and requests. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Sophia R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend Stay for Notre Dame Wedding
Property was beautiful, clean and well-kept. Host was in contact during stay. Felt like home!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scottie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
The best place we have staying since coming to Notre Dame for 56 years.
The house is charming and inviting. We were busy all week but wish we had more time to enjoy all the wonderful things about this house. We did enjoy a little time on the sun porch. It was super clean and had everything we needed to make an enjoyable week in South Bend. Lisa was fantastic and took care of all needs. Quick communication with her. We all loved it.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Memories
My sister, my dad and myself rented this beautiful home to spend a few days with family who live nearby. Upon arrival, we instantly felt at home and knew we had made the right choice. The house was not only immaculate and charming but had everything we needed to prepare family meals together. The spacious dining room allowed us to be together to eat and to share laughs. We also enjoyed sitting in the beautiful sun room which was the perfect size for our group. Not only did we enjoy the inside of the home, but the peaceful setting included watching a family of deer, rabbits, and other small wildlife in the backyard. The memories that were made in this home will last a lifetime. Thank you for sharing it with us. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
ND summer school
We stayed at this beautiful home while our daughter's attended a summer conference at Notre Dame. The house is beautiful, cozy and very clean. The bedrooms are very comfortable. The home is located on a very quiet street and is close to Notre Dame, great restaurants and shopping. Best of all were Mike and Lisa who communicated with us along the way with advice on things to do to weather alerts as summer storms were approaching. We loved the home, the area and were so impressed with the care Mike and Lisa took to making our stay a great one. Would recommend a stay at this wonderful home. We can only imagine how enjoyable a stay here would be during football season given it proximity to Notre Dame.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

John B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ponader house
Great house near ND campus! Enjoyed the stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chryste M., Madison, WI

Liked: Cleanliness
Short family reunion
We had just a few days to be together and decided to try renting a home vs commercial setting to make the most of our visit. We certainly picked the winner! First of all, Lisa and Mike are phenomenal hosts! Quick to respond, caring, offering clear direction. The home, in addition to being beautifully cared for and comfortable, had every item you could possibly need for a stay. Unfortunately, the weather was uncooperative and we didn’t get a chance to use the spacious back yard for grilling out or gathering around the fire pit. But we hope to be back! While the house itself is located in a quiet, wooded neighborhood (we had a deer visit the backyard) good restaurants, stores and shopping are only minutes away and easily accessible.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rocio D., Guaynabo, Puerto Rico

Liked: Cleanliness
ND Grad Weekend
We stayed at Ponader for ND Graduation Weekend and it was just perfect! It is close to campus and has plenty of comfortable space for the family to gather. The house is super charming, cozy, very well maintained and clean. It is, also, very well equipped. Lisa responds quickly and is always ready to help. We really appreciated the welcome basket which included goodies for our grad. We would definitely go back!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Danielle B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spring Football Game Getaway Weekend
My family and I really enjoyed our stay here! The house is so nice, and it is very clean. We loved the decor and all of the "extras" this house offers. The welcome basket was a great touch, and the binder of information that listed popular restaurants in the area was appreciated. The beds are extremely comfortable. Overall, the house is very welcoming. If we are ever back in the area for another game, we will definitely try to book this property again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023