Peaceful Escape, near Notre Dame & Lake Michigan!
Niles, Trumbull County, United States View On Map
About this Rental
Peaceful Escape, near Notre Dame & Lake Michigan! Tucked away in the woods of "Pure Michigan," our place is a great escape from the city, yet close to everything! Located 20 min. from the University of Notre Dame, 30 min. from downtown South Bend, and 40-50 min. from several Lake Michigan beaches and wineries, you'll find plenty to do! Watch the birds and other wildlife as you sip a drink on the b...
Peaceful Escape, near Notre Dame & Lake Michigan! Tucked away in the woods of "Pure Michigan," our place is a great escape from the city, yet close to everything! Located 20 min. from the University of Notre Dame, 30 min. from downtown South Bend, and 40-50 min. from several Lake Michigan beaches and wineries, you'll find plenty to do! Watch the birds and other wildlife as you sip a drink on the back porch. Gather with friends around the firepit. Cook a meal in our newly remodeled kitchen. Get away. Or just relax in our comfortable home!The spaceAbout our Home.This is our family home, once a bustling nest with four children; now, home to two empty-nesters, living the dream! We built our home in 1997 and have recently remodeled the kitchen, master suite, and upstairs guest bathroom. Situated on three acres of wooded property in southwest Michigan, just a mile from the Indiana border, the home is surrounded by shade gardens and tall trees. It’s very peaceful and wildlife sightings of deer, squirrel, wild turkey and many other birds, are common.With these quiet surroundings, you’ll feel like you are far from civilization. In reality, you are only minutes away from many things to do. Here are some of the highlights the area has to offer:Granger (IN) with restaurants, gas stations, supermarket, etc. - 5 minMishawaka (IN) with University Park Mall, many other shops and restaurants - 15 minUniversity of Notre Dame - 20 minDowntown South Bend - 30 min. Attractions include: East Race Kayak run, Century Center, Studebaker Mansion, Center for History, South Bend Chocolate Company, South Bend Cubs Baseball at Four Winds Field, and a plethora of bars and restaurants!Lake Michigan - 40-50 min. Beaches we recommend: New Buffalo, Weko Beach, Warren Dunes State Park, Silver Beach.Southwest Michigan wineries- 30-90 min. We recommend several in our area attractions binder (in the home)Amish Country (Shipshewana, Middlebury, Nappanee) - approx. 45 minutes.But you needn’t go anywhere! Our home offers a peaceful escape and plenty of amenities.About the Space.As you enter the home through the front door off the big front porch, the “music room” will be on your right. Here you will find a soft chair and end table, book cases, and an upright piano. You are welcome to play!Ahead to the left is the “family room,” with a nice-sized couch, a chair-and-a-half, cushioned bench, and smaller leather chair. There is a smart TV for accessing streaming services (as well as an antenna for local channels) and a sound bar connected to an Amazon Alexa device. You’ll also find a wood-burning fireplace, however this is not available for guests to use at this time.Continuing on to the “Breakfast area” you’ll find a new Amish-made table and chairs. It comfortably seats six, however we can expand it to meet your needs (up to ten, the house limit). There are also two stools at the countertop next to the table.The kitchen has been newly remodeled with a leathered granite countertop, custom cabinets and built-in pantry, and all new stainless steel appliances (refrigerator, microwave, electric smooth-top range, and dishwasher).Just outside the sliding glass doors in the breakfast area, you’ll find our favorite spot–the back porch. The cushioned sectional comfortably seats four, and there are four mesh chairs as well. This screened-in area is a great place to listen to the birds and enjoy the natural surroundings.Down the hall from the kitchen is a guest bath with a sink, toilet and shower. And finally, there is a mud room where guests are welcome to leave shoes, boots, and other gear.The lower level includes a finished rec room with a large screen TV, DVD player, and a game system. Board games, card games, puzzles, and DVDs are available for guests to use. There is a small leather chair and two leather couches, one of which is a sofa-sleeper that comfortably sleeps one adult (or two small people). In addition, you will find a large table with chairs. There is a gas fireplace which helps warm things up on chilly days.Upstairs on the second floor, you will find four bedrooms, all with queen-sized beds. The “Llama room” (end of hall on the left) has a Sleep Number mattress which adjusts the firmness with air for each side of the bed, using a remote. It also has a dedicated workspace with a desk and comfortable desk chair. All beds have at least 2 pillows, sheets, blanket, and comforter. The master bedroom has a TV with a firestick for accessing streaming services, as well as an antenna for local stations.Should you have little ones, we have a Graco Pack-n-Play, a changing table, baby gate, and high chair. Please let us know if you need any of these items and we will have them out and ready for you.The recently remodeled master bathroom has two sinks, a corner jacuzzi tub, and separate room with toilet and ceramic tile shower.Also newly remodeled is the upstairs guest bathroom, which has two sinks, a toilet, and tub/shower. The toilet and tub area has a pocket door for added privacy.The master bedroom and one other bedroom have vaulted ceilings, while the other two bedrooms do not. Two bedroom closets and an attic will not be accessible to guests to allow the owners room to store personal items.Guest accessGuests will access the house through the front door, using a Smartlock code they will be given in advance. No need to worry about parking. There is room in the driveway for 3 or 4 cars and parking on the cul de sac is also available if you prefer. Guests have access to all areas of the house except for lower level mechanical room/workshop, main level office, and upper level closets (2 of 4) and attic.Other things to noteOur neighborhood is very walkable an friendly. We live at the end of a ½ mile country (develpment) road. Walking in the woods is not recommended due to areas where poison ivy runs rampant. However, walking around the gardens and yard is encouraged. A cornhole game is available for your use in the back yard.We have a Ring doorbell camera over our front door for your protection and ours. It only alerts us to activity outside the front door.The firepit area in the back yard is a great place for gathering on cool evenings. If using the firepit, strict guidelines (which you will find in the information binder at the house), MUST be adhered to for your safety and for protection of our property and the surrounding habitat.NOTE: We own a cat and while we clean and vacuum before guests arrive, it is not possible to remove all pet dander. The cat will not be in the home when guests are present, but those with allergies should be aware of potential allergens in the home.
Popular amenities
Essentials
- Wireless internet
- Free wifi
- Wifi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
- Internet
- Towels provided
- Linens provided
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Shampoo
- Toilet paper
- Paper towels
- Basic soaps
- Heating
- Fireplace
- Fitness room / equipment
- Desk
- Desk chair
Kitchen
- Kitchen
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Stove
- Oven
- Grill
- Dishes & utensils
- Dining table
- Coffee maker
- Coffee grinder
- Kettle
- Blender
- Ice maker
- Toaster
Outside
- Fire pit
Entertainment
- Games
- Books
- Television
- Smart TV
- Video games
- DVD player
- Video library
- Stereo
- Music library
- Ping pong table
Laundry
- Washing machine
- Clothes dryer
- Iron & board
Parking
- Parking
Safety
- 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)
- Deadbolt lock
- Fire extinguisher
- Fire station contact
- Police contact
Location type
- Rural
Nearby activities
- Swimming
- Sailing
- Water skiing
- Water tubing
- Jet skiing
- Boating
- Kayaking
- Cross-country skiing
- Ice skating
- Snowmobiling
- Hiking
- Cycling
- Winery tours
- Shopping
- Antiquing
- Golf
- Basketball court
- Wildlife viewing
- Birdwatching
- Fishing
- Marina
- Hunting
Suitability
- Minimum age limit for renters
Property Amenities
Top family friendly amenities
- Toys/games
- Microwave
- Kitchen
- Living/dining area
Popular amenities
- Breakfast included
- Parking available
- Air conditioning
- Dryer
- Free WiFi
- Barbecue grill
- Washer
- Fireplace
- Gym
Languages spoken
- English
Ski
- Cross-country skiing nearby
Internet
- Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
- Parking on site
Family friendly
- Children's books
- Children's games
- Stair gate
- Children's dinnerware
- Highchair
- Travel cot
Kitchen
- Blender
- Coffee/tea maker
- Dishwasher
- Hob
- Microwave
- Paper towels
- Spices
- Coffee grinder
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Electric kettle
- Ice maker
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Toaster
Dining
- Free breakfast available
- Dining table
Bedrooms
- 4 bedrooms
- Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
- 3 bathrooms
- Hair dryer
- Shampoo
- Soap
- Towels provided
- Bathtub or shower
- Jetted bathtub
- Shower
- Toilet paper
Living spaces
- Dining table
- Living room
- Fireplace
- Separate dining area
Entertainment
- Books
- Games
- Smart TV
- Video games
- DVD player
- Music library
- Stereo
- Video library
Outdoor areas
- Barbecue grill
- Firepit
Laundry
- Washing machine
Work spaces
- Desk
- Desk chair
Comfort
- Air conditioning
- Heating
Pets
- No pets allowed
Suitability accessibility
- Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
- Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
- In a rural location
- Near the marina
- Near a hospital
Things to do
- Gym
- Basketball nearby
- Cycling nearby
- Golfing nearby
- Hunting nearby
- Jet skiing nearby
- Motor boating nearby
- Snowmobiling nearby
- Water skiing nearby
- Wildlife walks nearby
- Table tennis
- Birdwatching nearby
- Fishing nearby
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Ice skating nearby
- Kayaking nearby
- Sailing nearby
- Swimming nearby
- Water tubing nearby
- Winery tours nearby
General
- Unit size: 2,800 square feet
Safety features
- Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
- Fire extinguisher
- Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
- Deadbolt lock
Families love it for
- Kitchen, skiing nearby, games and toys, free breakfast for the whole family
Property Details
House Rules
- Check-in: After 3:00 PM
- Minimum age to rent: 24
- Check-out: Before 12:00 PM
- Children allowed: ages 0–17
- Events allowed: No
- Pets allowed: No
- Smoking allowed: Smoking is not permitted
- Firepit Use: 1 or more adults must be present Avoid windy days Tend fire at all times Spread coals after use Supervise children Use at your own risk: Firepit Use: 1 or more adults must be present Avoid windy days Tend fire at all times Spread coals after use Supervise children Use at your own risk
Important Information
- 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
- On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
- Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
- Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
- Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
About the area
Niles
Located in Niles, this holiday home is in a rural area. Warren Golf Course and Hannah Lindahl Children’s Museum are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Heritage Square Shopping and University Park Mall. Travelling with kids? Consider Strikes and Spares Entertainment Center, or check out an event or a game at Notre Dame Stadium. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Nearby locations
- University Park Mall 12 min drive
- University of Notre Dame 17 min drive
- St. Mary's College 18 min drive
- Notre Dame Stadium 19 min drive
- Studebaker National Museum 22 min drive
Getting around
- Niles Station 16 min drive
- South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.) 27 min drive
Restaurants
- Starbucks 9 min drive
- McDonald's 9 min drive
- Bar Louie Granger
- Culver's 8 min drive
- Martin's Side Door Deli 12 min drive
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Peaceful Escape, near Notre Dame & Lake Michigan! pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at Peaceful Escape, near Notre Dame & Lake Michigan!?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Peaceful Escape, near Notre Dame & Lake Michigan!?
Checkout is at 12:00 PM.
Where is Peaceful Escape, near Notre Dame & Lake Michigan! located?
Located in a rural location, this family-friendly holiday home is within 9 mi (15 km) of Heritage Square Shopping, Strikes and Spares Entertainment Center and Legend Park. University of Notre Dame and University Park Mall are also within 9 miles (15 km).