You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Tip of the Peninsula Lake House Retreat
Enjoy a relaxing retreat on Chain O' Lakes in South Bend! Our place is a destination in itself, but also minutes from South Bend airport and the University of Notre Dame. Enjoy flexible sleeping areas and plenty of outdoor space, including a sandy beach and gazebo, complete with an outdoor TV. The property is surrounded on 3 sides by water, with boat traffic passing by between Big and Little Bass Lakes. It is private and quiet with plenty of parking space and a fenced side yard and doggy door for 4-footed guests. Guests are welcome to the use of 5 kayaks and 2 paddle boards, as well as a large foam water pad, spring through fall. Experienced ice fishers will enjoy the property in the winter.
During your stay at this vacation home, you'll be close to South Bend Motor Speedway. Enjoy your stay with amenities like free WiFi and a kitchen in the vacation home.
Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and 2 bathrooms
Free WiFi
Onsite recreation includes a playground
13 minutes by car from Four Winds Casino South Bend and 8 minutes from South Bend Motor Speedway
As a guest of this vacation home, you'll find barbecue grills, a garden, and local meal delivery service. The front desk is open around the clock.
Property manager
Julia A Bruckert
Languages
English
Property amenities
Beach
Beach nearby
Beach loungers
Beach towels
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Onsite parking options include a garage
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Electric kettle
Hob
Kitchen island
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Spices
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Sofa bed
Bathroom
2 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Shampoo
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Fireplace
Living room
Entertainment
Games
Smart TV
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Barbecue grill
Firepit
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Laundry
Washing machine
Work spaces
Desk
Desk chair
Printer
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Welcoming dogs only
Up to 23 kg per pet
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Meal delivery service
Location highlights
Near a hospital
Near an outlet shopping centre
On a lake
On the waterfront
Things to do
Kayak
Paddleboard
Water sports equipment
Birdwatching nearby
Casino nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Snowmobiling nearby
Swimming nearby
Wildlife walks nearby
Windsurfing nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher
Deadbolt lock
General
Garden
Unit size: 1,920 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 28
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
Pets are welcome
Only dogs are allowed
Maximum 2 (weight limit: 50 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply
For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Service animals are exempt from fees
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 and birthday parties) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 20
Long-term renters welcome
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
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.
We should mention
To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.
Property is also known as
Tip of the Peninsula Lake House Retreat South Bend
Tip of the Peninsula Lake House Retreat Private vacation home
Tip of the Peninsula Lake House Retreat Reviews
Reviews
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 34 reviews
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9.8/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Andrew S.
28 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
For a Notre Dame game
It was very comfortable, cozy, and clean.
Andrew S.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Tony S.
9 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable stay for a ND football weekend
This property was clean, comfortable and well stocked for our boys weekend. Great location, easy drive to ND. Would definitely stay again.
Tony S.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Mark M.
5 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
ND game
We had a great time!
Mark M.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Bruce G.
31 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great time!
I'm giving this the highest mark because our whole family had a great time outdoors, around the big kitchen table and with all the wonderful activities. They are fully stocked for inside and outside fun. However, the A/C was way under powered for summer. Downstairs was O.K. but it made sleeping upstairs in the loft a sweaty event for one couple. The master bedroom did fine because of the sliding glass door. Overall though, terrific! Thanks.
Bruce G.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
8/10 Good
Racquel N.
5 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Tip Top Vacation!
My family and I were above and beyond impressed with the house and property. The grounds were gorgeous and beautifully maintained and the house was the perfect size for our group. Every amenity was provided for and put to good use. We loved all of the water toys and took advantage of spending every night under the gazebo talking and making memories. We decided to rent a pontoon for our stay and used PONTOONRENTAL.COM to have a boat delivered and picked up from our site. What a game changer! Having a pontoon added even more excitement and fun to our days and we will continue to rent from Rex and his team.
Our communication with Will and Julia was always fast and easy. They had no problem answering my million questions and it was so nice to meet Will in person on our check in day. All in all, we had a great experience and are looking forward to staying there next year as well.
Couldn't have asked for a better home or host!
Racquel N.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Michelle H.
25 Jul 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Vacation
Felt very private
Michelle H.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Thomas C.
22 Jul 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Don't hesitate!
There were eleven of us, ages 0 - 71, and we all had a great time.
Thomas C.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
2/10 Terrible
Lee Anne N.
29 Jun 2024
ND Graduation Ruined
We woke up to a power failure and since the property is on septic and well - you cannot shower or use the toilets. We were rushed to get to graduation and army commissioning, so owner was kind to let us use his bathrooms but it was a 25 min drive. Then, the well water was brown after the power returned. It ruined an expensive blouse that I was washing in the washing machine. I still cannot get it white. Then the washing machine broke and wouldn’t spin. Finally, there were holes in some of the screen windows and bugs got in the house. The owner lied to
vRBO when we complained and asked for more of a refund by saying the brown water was from construction work in the street. It was on well water!!!! DO NOT STAY HERE!
Lee Anne N.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Carolyn Dickson E.
24 Jun 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful lake, great for families
Our stay was very enjoyable. We enjoyed fishing, swimming , and the lily pad off the dock. There were 3 kayaks and paddle boards for us to use. The house was well stocked for us to cook meals and there was plenty of room for our family of 6. We also brought our dog and he thoroughly enjoyed the outdoor space and the lake. Highly recommend for families looking for a peaceful, low key vacation. Very easy communication with our hosts. Thanks again!
Carolyn Dickson E.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
John M.
15 Oct 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Notre Dame 10/14/23
Great house to stay if you’re going to game or visiting the campus for the weekend.
John M.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
25 Sept 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Football weekend
2 of my sons, and my brother stayed at the property for 3 nights and enjoyed our stay, the location, the amenities, and the views from the property. It was a simple 20 minute drive to the NOTRE DAME campus and i would highly recommend staying here with or without kids.
Verified traveller
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Shelby B.
4 Sept 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
ND Victory + summer fun!
Comfortable house and fantastic waterfront toys! Loved the kayaks, paddle lards, and Lily pad!
Gazebo with outdoor TV is lovely.
Shelby B.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Alicia P.
27 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Quaint cabin with wonderful lake access and all the amenities needed!!!
Interesting set up in cabin, but it fit all needs. Best set up on the lake with anything needed to enjoy outdoor needs for fun and relaxation!!! Loved our stay!!
Alicia P.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Lesley F.
13 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
The best!!
Perfect vacation for lake lovers who want to kayak, paddle board, fish, swim, and watch outdoor movies at night around the fire. The lake is clean & quiet, easy for all of our ages to safely enjoy. The house is gorgeous & stocked with everything you need. We can’t wait to go back!!
Lesley F.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Marcia D.
1 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Lake life experience!
This property, and all the amenities, was so enjoyable! We took full advantage of the kayaks and paddleboards each day we were there. And the splash pad! Wow, soooo fun. We enjoyed drinking morning coffee on the dock. The house also had everything we needed to cook big meals and watch movies together in the evening. If you want a lake experience, look no further!
Marcia D.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Peter S.
28 Jul 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great for families
The outdoor amenities offered were perfect for our family. The small kayaks were a hit with all of our grandkids. Very beautiful setting.
Peter S.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Jayne S.
22 Jul 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great quiet little lake
We had a great stay at this property.
The house was well stocked with most anything we could need and overall pretty clean. There were 3 full sized single kayaks and 2 stand up paddle boards as well as a pedal boat and a water carpet (lily pad) for use
The owners were very responsive throughout our stay. We had an issue with the outdoor tv and he came right over to trouble shoot it.
We had a large group but we ended up making it work comfortably; 10 adults (ranging from 18-59) and one 2 yr old.
Our only issue with the house came with trying to find a space to put the 2 yr old down at 8pm (and for naps) and not be woken by the family as the second floor bedroom does not have a door to separate it from the downstairs noise (that travels well in the house). The other sleeping areas are all close to the family room. Fortunately the weather was great most of the week and we spent all of our evening time outside under the gazebo by the fire.
The beds were all comfortable and good sized (only one twin bed). My only suggestion would be to replace the loft air mattress with a simple mattress on the floor. The air mattress was comfortable for the young adult that had to sleep there but it did require air to be added every morning. A foam mattress would fit in this same space and wouldn’t require the “upkeep.”
Overall we had a great time here and will definitely recommend this place to family and friends looking for a nice quiet vacation on a kayaking/swimming lake.
Jayne S.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
19 Jul 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Adorable cottage
Adorable cottage, very clean, tons of extra toys to play in the water (e.g paddle board kayaks)
Things I’d note or just keep in mind if you have kids upstairs is warm and no door so it is louder but there are other rooms down stairs that are cool, more of a fishing lake than swimming so sea weed is pretty think but there is a little beach spot and the lily pad was easy to take out deeper and anchor down 👍 we loved this place!
Verified traveller
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Mike P., Munster
15 Jul 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
lakehse2023
very nice property. great view. kept my 5 grandchildren from 1 to 9 fully occupired
Mike P.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Emily P.
5 Jul 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Can’t WAIT to come back!
We had varying ages in our party from ages seven years old, grade school kids, teenagers, college age, to adult. We all had a fantastic time! The house was clean, in great condition. No matter which window you walked out of, you could see gorgeous views of the water and serene, mature trees. We were on the water a lot, and took full advantage of the kayaks, splash pad, etc. This was the first time we went on vacation with these friends, and everyone agreed to come back to this exact house again in the future! LOVE!!!!!
Emily P.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Marlene B.
24 Jun 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful property
We had the pleasure of staying there 5 days mid-June, my family and my brother’s family (4 adults 4 kids). We picked this area as it is situated between our two families (Minnesota and Ohio). The house is so charming with beautiful views. Purpose of our trip was simply to recharge the batteries and spend time together making memories on the lake. There were plenty of water toys to keep us busy (kayaks, paddle boards). Cornhole, ax throwing games for outside and plenty of board games inside. All these extras were icing on the cake! Property hosts (Julia and Will) were awesome to deal with and super responsive. Not much to do in the area, but if you’re looking for a relaxing and scenic place to recharge your batteries, this is a great place!
Marlene B.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Scott P., Dundee Schuyler
20 Nov 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Great setup
Worked out great. Were there for a ND weekend. Would strongly recommend especially in the warmer weather on a body of water great gazebo but with snow and cold that was out. Spacious eating area and area for watching TV. Would definitely stay here again!
Scott P.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
10/10 Excellent
Robert L., Little River
6 Nov 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Go Irish ☘️
Very easy to use and informative. Owner was terrific and answered every question we had. Property was user friendly
Robert L.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
10/10 Excellent
Susan R.
24 Oct 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Family Reunion
My 4 children, 3 grandchildren, a fiance and myself gathered for an event honoring the first women athletes at Notre Dame. The house was spacious and the grounds were beautiful.
Susan R.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
10/10 Excellent
Tischa C., Aurora, CO
20 Oct 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Notre Dame visit
We came to visit the Notre Dame campus and attended a football game. Although the Irish didn’t win, the trip was amazing and the property was gorgeous. Taking in the beautiful fall colors at the lake was such a treat. The location was just right for us and I would highly recommend this lovely home!