The Garden is located on the St. Joseph River and contains landscape gardens (8 acres), woodland nature preserve (50 acres), an arboretum of trees and shrubs from temperate regions around the world (40 acres, started in 1971), and restored tallgrass prairie (5 acres, started in 1976), as well as a conservatory (greenhouse) featuring more than 100 kinds of tropical ferns.

The landscape gardens include a Japanese "dry" garden designed by Ben Oki (1979), a hosta garden with dawn redwood and Ginkgo, a tufa rock garden started in the 1950s, a fern garden with more than 50 types of hardy ferns, a boxwood garden, a lilac garden (1940s), a lily pond (1977), and an herb garden featuring over 200 types of herbs.

The nature center displays exhibits about the ecosystems and animals of Fernwood and items of seasonal interest, as well as live animals including an active beehive and local reptiles and amphibians. Environmental education programs are offered year round.

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"We have friends that live close. This was the perfect location for a weekend visit."

AED 535 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sep - 8 Sep

"Stayed for a weekend volleyball tournament at IUSB. It was clean, comfortable, and an easy commute. We would definitely stay agian!"

"Used this listing for a girls night and it was exactly as it said on the listing. Great location and safe area. "

AED 974 total

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4 Sep - 5 Sep

"The house was perfect for us, it was in a nice quiet neighborhood. The kids had room to play and it was close to parks and the zoo. Will look for this house again next year for our trip. "

AED 1,283 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Sep - 3 Sep

"I stayed for 2 weeks, this place is really really nice. Walking distance to Notre Dame University and to everything you might need. "

AED 1,241 total

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2 Sep - 3 Sep

"House was very clean and easy to access. Close to the family we were visiting. Would stay again without hesitation."

AED 775 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Sep - 10 Sep

"This was such a lovely place to stay, very clean, lots of fun activities and easy check in/out."

AED 857 total

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2 Sep - 3 Sep

"Great property! Plenty of room to sleep, the house was really clean and well put together and the property manager had great communication!"

"Great stay"

AED 1,143 total

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5 Sep - 6 Sep

"Centrally located in St. Joseph area it is the perfect location to see the area sites. The property inside and out is well manicured and clean.The neighborhood is quiet and friendly as well.The hosts provide everything needed for a comfortable stay and so helpful if you have an inquiry.Highly recommend this place for your visit "

AED 1,284 total

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8 Sep - 9 Sep

"Really peaceful cottage, perfect for a restful break in nature. The birds at the bird feeder and the adorable chickens wandering around really added to the experience. Thank you!"

AED 685 total

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9 Sep - 10 Sep

"We stayed just one evening for an event occurring at Notre Dame the following day. Other family members are planning a return trip for a weekend."

AED 1,119 total

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3 Sep - 4 Sep

"Worked great"

AED 912 total

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2 Sep - 3 Sep

"House was clean, hot tub was hot and the wifi worked great "

AED 721 total

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30 Sep - 1 Oct

"It was very cosy and had everything you needed. It was easy to find and would definitely stay here again."

AED 762 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Sep - 4 Sep

"The Cho Cho Inn was perfect. The home was very clean and had very thoughtful details throughout. I really appreciate the host being accommodating with our check in process. We will definitely stay here again and would highly recommend for others. "

AED 773 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Sep - 10 Sep

"Very quiet neighborhood and wonderful house, roomy "

AED 1,299 total

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2 Sep - 3 Sep

"What a great place to stay! Great loaction, clean, spacious, and quiet. Super comfortable beds and a nice clean hot tub after a long day of exploring. Would visit again in a heart beat! "

AED 1,174 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Sep - 3 Sep

"Everything was perfect. So clean and restful for our stay! Would stay again!"

AED 1,554 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Sep - 5 Sep

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The Gemini

Charming Retreat on Quiet Street, close to Notre Dame and DTSB

Charming 2-bedroom home, close to Downtown South bend and 5 mins away from ND

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HOT TUB | Game Room | Indoor Playground| Sleep 16

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Spacious 4-bed home just 2 miles to ND

Breezy Pad, Close to the Lake, with Hot Tub

Romantic Cozy Home in "America’s Nicest Town"

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