Irish Haven-at-Notre Dame
South Bend, IN
Phone: 925.351.6780 Fax: 925.931.1803
E-mail: [email protected]
Our Irish Haven was built circa 1929 and has gone through a massive renovation over the past year. It is a charming house that has been updated with all the modern conveniences. We've added a huge side porch, with ceiling fans and a fireplace. There are four bedrooms (three with queen beds and one with 2 twin beds), four bathrooms, a game room and a finished basement with a fireplace. It can sleep 10+ guests.
Irish Haven is located just over a mile from the Notre Dame campus and would be the perfect getaway for football weekends, graduations, weddings or any other function that brings you to the South Bend area. It's a comfortable, elegant house and we have tried to create a relaxing atmosphere for our guests.
About Us
We purchased this house to be close to friends, family and the University of Notre Dame. Steve graduated in 1973, two of his brothers also graduated from ND as well as his father. Going back for football and basketball games has been a family tradition that has been going on for decades. We truly enjoy meeting up with friends and family and watching Notre Dame play. Hopefully all of our guests will enjoy our home as much as we do.
Ammenities
Irish Haven is a brick two story house with a detached two car garage that is also available for use by our guests. There is a huge side porch with an outside dining table that seats six at one end and a sitting area at the other end with a love seat, two chairs and ottomans, and a coffee table next to the outdoor fireplace. Our guests are welcome to use the fireplace if they would like. A screen and fireplace tools will be available. There is also a gas BBQ available for use by the garage, along with BBQ tools. And we have some folding Notre Dame chairs available for additional seating. The house has central heating and air conditioning. We also have Hi Speed Wireless Internet Service.
Living Room
The living room is furnished with overstuffed leather furniture…a couch, love seat, recliner, coffee table, a pub table with two chairs, and several end tables. There is a large wall mounted plasma television, DVD player and an IPod docking station.
Elegant Dining Room
The dining room is furnished with a square counter height table that seats eight and a hutch. The chandelier has blue and gold crystals that illuminate the room. The dining room is easily accessed from the Kitchen and the Living room. Dishes are stored both in the hutch and the kitchen and guests are welcome to use both sets if needed.
Kitchen
The kitchen has granite counter tops and is fully furnished. Dishes, silverware, cooking utensils, pots, pans, glasses, wine glasses, etc. are provided. There are paper plates, plastic ware, to go coffee cups will also be provided for your use. Grocery stores are very close however, we also make sure something cold is in the fridge to drink upon arrival. You may use anything in the kitchen that you wish, including all major appliances, coffee maker, blender and mixer. Basically if it’s in the kitchen, don’t be shy, help yourself. There is a breakfast bar in the kitchen that seats three.
Bedrooms and Baths
We’ve furnished all the bedrooms with high end mattresses. We want everyone comfortable and in a good mood and there is nothing like a good night’s sleep to start the day off right. The three main bedrooms are on the second floor and are beautifully furnished with cherry furniture and queen beds. All of the upstairs bedrooms have a chest of drawers, night stand (s), a chair, luggage rack or bench and a closet. The downstairs bedroom has two twin beds, a luggage rack, small night stand, and a place to hang clothes. The basement has two extra full futons for additional sleeping. Also there are two ottomans that fold out to cots, and air mattresses and sleeping bags are available. All linens, towels, pillows, and blankets are provided.
The master bedroom has it’s own bathroom. The other two upstairs bedrooms share the hall bathroom. The downstairs bedroom has a full bathroom right outside of the room. Another half bath is located in the basement.
Game Room
The Game Room is located on the other side of the house opposite the living room. There is an eight foot pool table, bar with stools, a mounted plasma TV, CD, DVD player and an AM/FM tuner.
Furnished Basement
At one end of the basement we’ve added two extra full futons, two ottomans, and a plasma TV and DVD player. In front of the fireplace there is a table and chairs setup to play cards, games, etc. We have furnished some games, cards, poker set, books, puzzles and hopefully a Wii game (working on that right now). There is a half bath in the basement. Air mattresses, sleeping bags, and linens are supplied in the built in cabinets.
Porch
We've furnished the porch with both a dining table and a sitting area. You are welcome to use the fireplace (at your own risk). It is new so there should be no problems. There is a screen and fireplace tools available. We will always have some wood available. Matches are in the kitchen. There are two ceiling fans and the controls (switches) are right by the door leading out to the porch. A great place to have your morning coffee or a glass of wine in the evening.