Historic property is a comfortable, peaceful, and safe place to stay.

Small cottage 20 x 24 on historic site south of South Bend , Indiana, 10 minutes to Notre Dame. Amazing property with back wooded area. Newly installed high speed internet service makes for a great getaway to relax while bringing work with you. The old Rupel Estate, Chippewa Hill, sits on the edge of the South Bend rural and urban divide. The property has won awards for historic preservation. Wooded area surrounds the property and wildlife abounds in the area. A deer or a wild turkey may visit the backyard. The main home was built in 1875 during the post civil war era. Behind the white rail fence which outlines the property, a small cottage sits on the east side of the estate and sleeps 2-4. The cottage has a new roof, new windows, and a new air conditioner. A newly carpeted cottage with double bed (with new Serta Comfort Mattress) sleeps 1-2, one new Lazy-Boy fold out double sofa bed sleeps 1-2, new fully equipped oak kitchenette with new tile provides for preparing meals , one bath with shower contains necessities, and a newly carpeted utility room with washer and dryer are available for renters use. Disinfectants Lysol and Clorox products are used for cleaning all kitchenware, bathroom, and laundry items. A wooden deck is available for renter’s use. All silverware, glassware, dishes, serving utensils, cooking utensils, coffee-maker, microwave, refrigerator, small stove and oven, are available.

Cottage is in a country setting with wooden deck, patio furniture, and grill. Patio furniture is surrounded by floral borders. Private off street drive and parking spot is available. Cottage is located in a safe neighborhood, situated close to parks and in close proximity to shopping areas. The cottage is 4.5 miles from Notre Dame University, 4.8 miles to Saint Mary’s College, 6.5 miles to Bethel University, 3.6 miles to Indiana University South Bend, 5 miles to Potawatomi Zoo, 1.3 miles to Rum Village Aerial Park and hiking trails, 2.9 miles to Century Center, 2.9 miles to Morris Performing Art Center, 2.5 miles to 4 Winds Casino, 2.7 miles to Four Winds Field South Bend Cub’s Minor League Baseball Team Park, 4.0 miles to Leeper Park with historic Studebaker fountain, 3.8 miles to South Bend’s new #1 rated Howard Park with skating facilities, Public House Restaurant, and a South Bend Chocolate Café & Brewery etc. Close shopping plazas include Dollar Store, Wal-Mart, Meijer’s, Martin’s Supermarket, Wild Crab Cajun Seafood & Bar, Kroger’s, Target, Kohl’s, Lowe’s, Menards etc. Local eateries are Chipotle, Texas Roadhouse, Copper Rock Steakhouse, Logan’s Roadhouse, Fiesta Cancun, Wings Etc., Paneras, Logan’s Steak House, Maxi’s Steak House, Subway, South Bend Chocolate Café, Historic Tippecanoe Restaurant etc.

As a guest of this cottage, you'll find barbecue grills, a garden, and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

This South Bend cottage is smoke free.