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Rich Old Charm With Modern Updates! (1025)

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
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Exterior
Point of interest
5 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

8.4 out of 10

Very good

Entire home

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 16274 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer

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Mishawaka, IN
  • Bethel College
    3 min drive
  • Midway Tavern
    4 min walk
  • South Bend Station
    16 min drive
  • South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.)
    21 min drive

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About this property

Entire place

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

Rich Old Charm With Modern Updates! (1025)

Summary:
Lovingly restored with over 3000 square feet of living space. You'll love the large living areas with the dining room connected to the very modern kitchen laundry room and a half bath. 2nd level has a full bath and 4 bedrooms. There are two bedrooms with queen beds, one bedroom with 2 sets of bunk beds and a 4th bedroom with 1 full bed and 2 twin beds. The third floor is one large room with 2 full beds, 1 twin bed and a full bath.

The Space:
This 100 plus year old home has been lovingly restored over the past 5 years. You'll love the large living areas with a living room, family room and parlor which is now used as a TV room all with lots of seating. The formal dining room connected to the very modern kitchen with all new appliances, pots, pans, plates, glasses, flatware needed to feed a big family. The main floor also has a laundry room with washer & dryer and a half bath.

The second level has a large landing area with a game area, coffee maker and microwave along with a full bath and 4 bedrooms. There are two bedrooms with queen beds, one bedroom with 2 bunk beds and a 4th bedroom with 1 full bed and 2 twin beds.

The third floor is one large room with 1 full bed, 1 twin bed and a full bath.

Large front porch for hanging out, patio set in back yard with fire pit.

Garage is not available for use.

Guest Access:
Guest can access the entire house except for the basement and garage.

The Neighborhood:
Check out the river walk at Beutter Park, great for walking, jogging and biking all within 2 blocks of the house!

Getting Around:
South Bend/Mishawaka offers bus, taxis, Uber & Lyfte.

Other Things to Note:
Additional house rules
1. Guests will be charged in full for any damage or violations of the house rules below.

2. Guests must be 18+ years of age to make a reservation.

3. All guests must complete HomeStayHQ’s online check-in form to stay with us. This may require a photo of guests’ government-issued ID and personal information to verify their identity and comply with regulatory requirements.

4. Check-in starts at 4 pm. Checkout is at 11 am. Early check-in or late checkout may be requested but is not guaranteed. Guests who stay beyond their designated checkout time or delay our housekeeping staff are liable for any associated costs and expenses.

5. Smoking/Vaping violations are subject to a 250 USD fine plus the cost to clean, deodorize, or repair damages. Illegal drugs of any kind are prohibited and not allowed on the property, including Marijuana.

6. Parties, gatherings or events and excessive noise are not allowed, including outside on private balconies, decks, patios or shared spaces, only the guests you listed are allowed on the property. Please respect our neighbors!

7. Do not share access to the property with anyone other than who’s on your guest list.

8. Commercial business work without written consent, illegal activity, and possession of firearms are strictly prohibited.

9. Overnight guests that exceed the number stated in the reservation are not allowed.

10. Pets are not allowed. Violation of our pet policy may result in a fine. We encourage guests with service animals to contact us before their stay.

11. Guests are responsible for covering the cost to replace lost keys, key cards, fobs, or parking passes.


12. Guests take full responsibility for loss, injury, or damage that occur on the premises and its facilities. Guests must report any property damage to customer service. Unreported damages will be charged to the guest’s credit card.

13. Booking a reservation constitutes an agreement to comply with the House Rules. Guests who violate these rules are liable for any associated damages, fees, costs, or expenses and may be removed from the property.

Interaction with Guests:
Professionally managed, I'm available if needed, Call or text Doug at 574-514-7070
During your stay at this vacation home, you'll be within walking distance of Battell Park. The vacation home includes amenities such as a kitchen and 3 bathrooms.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and 3 bathrooms
  • 9 minutes by car from Notre Dame Stadium and 9 minutes from University of Notre Dame
This vacation home offers its guests a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Doug Schrof

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Unit size: 2950 sq ft (274 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

Rich Old Charm With Modern Updates!
Rijke Oude Charme met Moderne Updates!
Rich Old Charm With Modern Updates! (1025) Mishawaka
Rich Old Charm With Modern Updates! (1025) Private vacation home
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Rich Old Charm With Modern Updates! (1025) Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 17 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 17 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 17 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 17 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 17 reviews" "

8.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Samuel H.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Never rent this place
The picture on the website doesn't show the reality. The place was not clean at all. Everthing is old and not well maintain. We reserved 4 nights and we fianlly went to the hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Skye E.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Mishawaka Stay
Your quick responses have been appreciative and overall experience has been ok. I understand the house itself is over 100 so things are limited. 1. The "bedroom" that is a sun room needs addressed on the ad. Had all the families actually came thru and stayed at location it wouldn't have worked, as no one could have stayed in that room. 2. The ac issue for 2nd floor, was taken care of quickly.. thank you 3. There was soiled linen and blood on a pillow. 4. Allergies could be an issue with the dust built up around the house (under beds, on table legs, fixtures and between rails on stairs). 4. My biggest issue, was the workers entering house with no notice. Just like any other rental I should have received notice that house was being entered.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Marie C M.

Family Gathering
Overall property was pleasant, clean, and in a good location. There were overgrown weeds, and minor repairs needed throughout the home. Some of the bed sheets were stained. Marie May
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Kip S.

Unkept
The house itself was really cool and unique However it just seemed many things are very “unkept” The yard needed mowed, weeds have taken over around the entire place presenting poor curb appeal. Animals and birds living in eave spaces, large holes in side of house and 4’ piece of molding missing Probably around 20 lightbulbs are out Electrical wiring exposed with no switch plate covers. Downstairs thermostat was intermittent- shorting out The Fire pit and wood was much appreciated but the lawn furniture was filthy The front foyer between doors was full of old mail fliers and leaves and dirty The front porch was dirty with debris and dirt. My best term I could use is just the property in general is UNKEPT. We enjoyed our stay in an old Victorian house but it was no where near, worth the money spent for two nights. I would not rent it again, nor recommend it until some things are taken care of.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ben

Liked: Cleanliness
Great for a big group
The place was very nice and had everything we needed. I wouldn't take a toddler, as there was a lot of breakable stuff in the house and some very perilous staircases, but other than that it was perfect for us.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steven S.

Liked: Cleanliness
charming
Older home with limited space in Kitchen great area, great fire pit , liked the home
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Angela D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Wedding
This house is a little quirky, but overall worked for our needs. The location was perfect, bedrooms were not. There were a lot of beds, but not all were comfortable. One bedroom is a walkway to the 3rd floor bedrooms, another sleeping area is a screen porch (with glass coverings), and the 3rd floor bedroom has a bathroom that is sort of open to the sleeping area. Everything worked in the house, but just older and full of interesting collections of different things.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Charming
Loved the decor of this Old Charm house. First level parlors gave plenty of room to socialize. Clean with modern kitchen. Beautiful dining room. Plenty of room to spread out with various sleeping areas on second the third floors. Great to have a backyard. All rooms adequately airconditioned except sunroom which was hot and had two windows that did not fully close. Need lock fixed on second floor bathroom. Front of house looked "tired." Needs painting and front lawn upkeep. This house suited our needs and everyone liked it!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael H., Lafayette LA

Liked: Cleanliness
Fox Factory Maintenance
Great property, plenty of room, we have to travel to this area every two months, we will be back!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Garrett H., Albuquerque US

Liked: Cleanliness
Oldie but goodie
Spacious...plenty of indoor and outdoor areas to gather or separate as case may be be! Management and owner both wonderful - highly recommend. Garrett Hennessy
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Irene W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good place for a big group.
The manager was reachable at any time of the night when we had issues. Good quete neighbourhood. We only had a few issues some rooms were so cold not warming up even with the heater on. On the second day there was no hot water but the home owner was so prompt in fixing it. Lots of open space, it was a beautiful home. The home owner was very kind and respectful. I would recommend someone to rent the home and I would go back there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Catherine R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Satisfactory
Everthing seemed satisfactory. The sunroom bedroom was a little cold but not uncomfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Luke A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend
It was a great places to stay for the weekend
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Steve S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Review of summer stay in Mishawaka
This is a lovely old home. The major problem is no air condition on the second floor where most bedrooms are. It was a hot weekend with temps in the nineties but even with both a/c units on third floor and first floor blasting we could not get the second floor remotely cool or comfortable . It would help if they put in black out shades instead of just curtains and kept fans available . Otherwise it’s well equipped and comfortable for an old home . Beds were comfortable . Had enough hot water and water pressure . Oddly there was no cutting board or larger knife to cut a watermelon in the kitchen which would be easy to add. We looked everywhere. We had 7 adults and two toddlers . The sunroom was completely unusable it had to be at least 100 degrees in there so we kept it closed . For perspective I am a tiny 105 pound woman who is almost always cold and highly heat tolerant. I’d say this would be a great place to rent in the cooler months but cannot recommend in the summer for the above reasons. Also it’s notable that in order to access the large and comfortable attic you must walk through another bedroom , so if your group expects more private arrangements that could be an issue . It was not an issue for our family . I hope this helps future renters and perhaps the owners can improve the cooling issues .
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
On the Keeper's list!
This was a great experience. The house is beautiful. The owner made himself available if we needed him, and responded promptly when we needed to communicate. We needed to extend our stay and he was most accommodating. Definitely a great stay!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

6/10 Okay

Marla U., Moundridge

Liked: Cleanliness
Quirky old home with room for improvement
We were an extended family of 10 persons (teenagers through 80 year old grandparents) who stayed in this home for Thanksgiving week. It is a beautiful old home and the pictures are accurate. What the pictures don't tell you, however, is how the rooms are laid out. Of the rooms on the 2nd floor with queen beds, only one of those is private. In order to access the large room on the 3rd floor with the 3 beds (and with the only other full bath which I will get to later), you have to walk through the only other room with a queen bed. The bathroom on the 2nd floor is a nice full bath with tub/shower. Unfortunately we had only luke warm water for the first several days of our stay. We mentioned this several times to the "handyman" (whom we got to know quite well) and finally, after we figured out that it was due to a setting on the temperature control in the tub and not due to the hot water heater (which stopped working twice), we insisted that the temperature be increased. (By this time several in our group had resorted to sponge baths out of the sink). (Turns out they had set the "anti-scald" setting on the tub too low). Regarding the full bath on the 3rd floor, it is actually a bathroom that was built in to a dormer off the large attic bedroom. It is completely open in to the room, although the owner has put a screen up that provides some privacy for sight. Of course the sounds and smells still flow freely into the bedroom. It is only realistic for the persons staying in this room to use this bathroom (3-4 persons), which means that everyone else uses the 2nd floor bathroom. Upon our arrival, we were unable to figure out how to turn on the lights in one of the rooms on the 2nd floor and in the bathroom on the 3rd floor. The handyman came right over and assessed the situation. He was unable to fix the light/fan in the bedroom so gave us a 2nd table lamp to use. Regarding the lights in the 3rd floor bathroom, he said "we haven't gotten these to work". He then went and got a lamp with an extension cord to use in that bathroom. The kitchen is modern with some appliances. Ask what is there before you go. They have a whole cupboard of vases and a draw full of wooden spoons, but lack a decent frying pan. The house is drafty and we had some nights we were quite cold. It is in a reasonably nice neighborhood with great walking paths, but quite noisy at night with all the traffic. The manager is easy to work with. Unfortunately we had to call him a lot.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2019

6/10 Okay

Steve C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Older house with good bones but not fully renovated yet
Close to ND. Older home with newly renovated kitchen. Really only one shower because one bathroom not very private. Only one HDTV and it only had 5-6 channels, not including ESPN + other sports channels. Plenty of comfortable beds, but a few awkward settings, like sun porch and third floor stairs in another bedroom. Overall we enjoyed the short stay. but not up to our other VRBO rentals at this cost.