The Studio @ Portage Lion! Stand-Alone Studio Apartment-Close to Notre Dame | Apartment in South Bend

10.0 (106 Reviews) |   1 Bedroom  1 Bathroom  4 Guests
South Bend Apartment | The Studio @ Portage Lion! Stand-Alone Studio Apartment-Close to Notre Dame

1 Bedroom Apartment in South Bend

The Portage Lion sits on 4 beautifully landscaped acres that was formerly part of a nursery. We're just 15 minutes from the University of Notre Dame and downtown South Bend and 30 minutes to Lake Michigan beaches. This renovated 750 square foot studio apartment sleeps two, is air-conditioned and includes a full kitchen, dining room, living room, and sleeping area with 1 bath. Wifi, Roku enabled TV, hairdryer, kitchenware, toaster and coffee maker are provided with rental. We have lovely mature flora, very large trees, a grotto and architectural hardscape features. Inquire about using the large blue-stone patio at the main house. Wander around and look at the features and check out our large vegetable garden! A very park-like feel. Other outside amenities include parking, swing set, and open spaces to play football, soccer, or just run around. For an additional fee this large apartment can accommodate 1-2 more on a sofa and/or owner supplied elevated full size air mattress.
Owners are on premises in a separate building and are happy to greet you along with their very friendly dog, Poppy.

The Studio @ Portage Lion! Stand-Alone Studio Apartment-Close to Notre Dame is located in South Bend. The Studio @ Portage Lion! Stand-Alone Studio Apartment-Close to Notre Dame provides accommodation, featuring Wellness Facilities, Fireplace/Heating, Kitchen, among other amenities. This Apartment features Wellness Facilities, Fireplace/Heating, Kitchen, to make your stay a comfortable one.

The Studio @ Portage Lion! Stand-Alone Studio Apartment-Close to Notre Dame has 1 Bedroom , 1 Bathroom, and max occupancy of 4 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated Apartment because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this Apartment, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. Apartment has a friendly neighborhood, and the South Bend has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the Apartment in South Bend, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.

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Amenities

Air Conditioner
Parking
TV
Balcony/Terrace
Security/Safety
Sports/Activities
Bedding/Linens
Wellness Facilities
Fireplace/Heating
Entertainment
Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking
Child Friendly
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Facility Overview

Air Conditioner
  • Heating
  • Air conditioning
Bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Soap
  • Towels provided
Bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided
  • 1 bedroom
  • Dining table
  • Living room
Kitchen
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Oven
  • Microwave
  • Electric kettle
Laundry
  • Near laundromat
Parking
  • Car required
  • Onsite parking
Pet Friendly
  • No pets allowed
Accessibility
  • Smoke-free property
Activities
  • Hiking nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
Entertainment
  • Games
  • Smart TV
General
  • Unit size: 750 sq ft (70 sq m)
  • English
  • Near a zoo
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
Guest Services
  • Iron/ironing board
Internet
  • Free WiFi
Outdoors
  • Garden
  • Patio
  • Firepit
Security/Safety
  • Deadbolt lock
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

Policies

Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 pm minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 am
Child Policy
Children are welcome.
Event Policy
No events allowed
Pet Policy
Pets not allowed
Smoking Policy
Smoking is not permitted

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 host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed 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

Reviews

Laura T.
Oct 13, 2025 11:37:54 PM
Review Score:   10
Summary: The kitchen is nicely appointed. The unit is very comfortable and homey. Tim and Suzanne are very responsive.
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