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The Historic Riverside Convent: Sister's of the Holy Cross School House

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3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
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3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
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3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Niles, MI
  • Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes
    12 min drive
  • Basilica of the Sacred Heart
    12 min drive
  • St. Mary's College
    14 min drive
  • Niles, MI (NLE-Jerry Tyler Memorial)
    12 min drive

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About the area

Niles

When you stay at this vacation home in Niles, you'll be on the waterfront, within a 15-minute drive of University of Notre Dame and Notre Dame Stadium. .This vacation home is 2.1 mi (3.3 km) from Brandywine Creek Nature Park and 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Fireman's Baseball Park.
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What's nearby

  • University of Notre Dame - 13 min drive
  • St. Mary's College - 14 min drive
  • Notre Dame Stadium - 14 min drive
  • Studebaker National Museum - 15 min drive
  • Four Winds Casino South Bend - 19 min drive

Getting around

  • Niles Station - 12 min drive
  • South Bend Intl. Airport (SBN) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Tavern - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Prime Table Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

The Historic Riverside Convent: Sister's of the Holy Cross School House

This historic home is nestled on the quiet banks of the St. Joseph River on 3.1 acres.

Part of the appeal of the home is the story it tells. From Father Sorin’s weekly visits to the convent in the 1840s to the many lessons in arithmetic and history taught by the Sister’s of the Holy Cross in the main room, this home is truly unique. Visitors are able to stay in the only remaining building of the original St. Mary’s College campus and explore other historic sites nearby.
The space

While it maintains the feel of the convent and school house, it has been re-modeled for a more comfortable stay. There are three bedrooms, a bathroom and a half, a dining area, and a living room. While the living space and rooms are of ample size, the bathrooms are closer quarters. Amenities include an outdoor fire area and picnic table, a propane grill, and a wooded area.

The driveway is unpaved so wet weather can make for a muddy drive to "The Convent."
Guest access

Enjoy a walk through the woods, conversation by a fire, solitude by the river, or reading a book in the upper room. Regardless of what you choose to do, history awaits.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. A kitchenette is outfitted with a stovetop and a microwave. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a coffee/tea maker and a washing machine.
This smoke-free vacation home features a playground, sledding nearby, and kayaking nearby. Recreational activities include mountain biking nearby.
Guests will find features like onsite parking.

Property manager

Jerry and Alma Holtgren

Languages

English

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Blender
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Spices
  • Coffee grinder

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper
  • Hairdryer
  • Soap

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 1 total (up to 23 kg per pet)
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the river
  • On the waterfront
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Sledging nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby

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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 23

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

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
1 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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

The Historic Riverside Convent: Sister's of the Holy Cross School House Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 14 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 14 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Irene M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Step Back in Time
Always special to stay somewhere unique and historic. The small bathrooms and single shower made it an intimate space, but it was all we needed for our overnight.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gabriel A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location
Great location with proximity to South Bend and Granger area. Jerry and Alma are very accommodating. Highly recommend this property!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tammy P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Property
I could not have asked for a better property! Alma and Jerry are fantastic. They are very responsive to all any questions. The home is cozy and the property is beautiful. I love some of the old details of the home that they kept along with their upgrades. Everything you need is there. They found some items left behind and even went out of there way to get them returned to me. We will definately stay there again! Alma & Jerry.. I can not thank you enough for accommodating my family from Florida so they could escape Hurricane Milton. You truly are amazing And caring property owners.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

allen l.

Liked: Cleanliness
Octoberfest
Very clean andwell supplied kitchen.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah, Lafayette

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
very nice
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joanne B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful Historic Home
Alma was an excellent host and very helpful in directing us to dog friendly parks and restaurants. We stayed 2 nights with our family dog but spent all of our time out exploring. The house was the perfect place to go back home at night and to watch the Olympics on the tv. The bed in the main floor bedroom was very comfortable. Thank you Alma and Jerry!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

George K., Lighthouse Point

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet as a mouse
Nice little property on the St Joseph river. Set back away from the road and is VERY quiet. The only sounds we heard were birds chirping and the water flowing. Check-in was easy, beds were comfortable, and overall a property I would stay in again, if I were in the area. The only issue was that the listing had a disclosure of a 3 br. / 2 bath, but I didn't read the details and it was really 1 1/2 baths. The upstairs bath did not have a shower. Other than that it was wonderful!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Short stay
The home was older but well kept- kitchen was clean and plenty of room- couch did not look comfy-but was so comfy- downstairs bed slept excellent and pillows were fresh and slept xcellwnt- shower was hot- bathroom was small but very sufficient- we didn’t use the upstairs it was so roomy! Loved the chipmunks and squirrels around the trees
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aleisha D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good stay
Stayed with family of four and dog for 1 night. The house was well maintained and comfortable. The host added little touches and we played several of the games that were offered. We loved the history of the place and was close to a lot of activities. Only about 30 minutes from Lake Michigan.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great spot
Great spot with lots of character. Beautiful river bluff location.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

John R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Notre Dame Blue Gold Game stay
Wonderful historic property well maintained with pieces of history throughout. My kids loved all the unique features of the house and its connection to St Marys. The outside with the St Joseph River behind the house is very scenic. Would love to be here in the fall.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location
Wonderful location, very quite, clean and just an overall great experience! Thank you for sharing your location!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carrie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
The house is beautiful for a quiet getaway. It is close to everything in downtown Niles and nearby Buchanan. Right on the St Joe River and lots of birds you can see right out the back door of the kitchen or first floor bedroom. Great food choices and hiking in nearby nature preserves. We will be back in warmer weather
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nikki M., Berrien Springs, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy place, Full of History
Alma was incredibly kind & helpful, making sure we had everything we needed, complete with restaurant recommendations and Valentine’s Day chocolate sampler from a local chocolatier. The house, with exposed brick, historical pictures of the place and property, and the softest bedding I’ve ever slept on, was the perfect place for us to get away.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024