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Riverwalk Retreat on Main. Spacious updated Victorian Home in the heart of Niles

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Terrace/patio
Exterior
5 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel crib
Smart TV, fireplace, books
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Reviews
9.8

Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 92000 sq ft

Popular amenities

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  • Barbecue grill
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  • Washer
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  • Kitchen
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  • Fireplace
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  • Outdoor Space
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Check-in time

3:00 PM

Check-out time

11:00 AM

Explore the area

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Niles, MI
  • Popular LocationFernwood Botanical Garden and Nature Preserve13 min drive
  • Popular LocationRed Bud Track-N-Trail15 min drive
  • Popular LocationUniversity of Notre Dame17 min drive
  • AirportKalamazoo, MI (AZO-Kalamazoo-Battle Creek Intl.)66 min drive

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About this property

Entire place

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

Riverwalk Retreat on Main. Spacious updated Victorian Home in the heart of Niles

5 bedroom, 2 bath Victorian home that is fully updated. Recently remodeled to include queen bedroom on main floor! Inviting living room with fireplace, small game room with chess table, full dining area, kitchen with dishwasher. Porch that wraps around the front of the home with a front porch swing. Flat screen smart tvs mounted in every bedroom, also living room and game room. Fully updated kitchen with dishwasher and espresso maker included. Patio and small back yard area that includes smokeless fire pit and Adirondack chairs, corn hole set, and bikes. Carport allows 2 cars in driveway. Home protected by Simply Safe alarm.

2 block walk from a beautiful Riverwalk Park, and 3 block walk from downtown Niles, which has charming restaurants, tea and coffee shops, and antique stores.

15 min drive from Notre Dame and South Bend area.

30 min drive from New Buffalo and St. Joseph, two popular beach towns located on Lake Michigan.

Property manager

Jane Belz

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room on site
  • Bicycles on site
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Winery tours 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)

General

  • 1 unit
  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,000 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

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
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Additional fee for pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: We welcome families with children!

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
Note from host: Loud parties not allowed, but moderate gatherings
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

Property is also known as

Riverwalk retreat on Main charming 2000 ft Victorian home
Riverwalk Retreat on Main Spacious 2000 sq. ft. Victorian home

About the neighborhood

Niles

Located in Niles, this vacation home is in the city center and on a river. South Bend Civic Theater and Morris Performing Arts Center are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Fernwood Botanical Garden and Nature Preserve and Compton Family Ice Arena. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Notre Dame Stadium or Red Bud Track-N-Trail. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and cycling.

What's nearby

  • Fernwood Botanical Garden and Nature Preserve - 13 min drive
  • Red Bud Track-N-Trail - 15 min drive
  • University of Notre Dame - 17 min drive
  • St. Mary's College - 18 min drive
  • Notre Dame Stadium - 19 min drive

Getting around

  • Niles Station - 20 min walk
  • South Bend Intl. Airport (SBN) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Niles Brewing Company - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Riverwalk Retreat on Main. Spacious updated Victorian Home in the heart of Niles pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Riverwalk Retreat on Main. Spacious updated Victorian Home in the heart of Niles?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Riverwalk Retreat on Main. Spacious updated Victorian Home in the heart of Niles?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Riverwalk Retreat on Main. Spacious updated Victorian Home in the heart of Niles located?

Located in the heart of Niles, this vacation home is within 9 mi (15 km) of Lehman's Orchards, Fernwood Botanical Garden and Nature Preserve, and Lake Chapin. Clay Township Park and South Bend Clinic are also within 9 mi (15 km). Niles Station is 20 minutes by foot.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 39 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 39 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 39 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 39 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 39 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Niccole W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location
House was huge! Comfortable beds, great location!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Irene G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic 90th Birthday Celebration
The house was perfect for our family to gather and celebrate a special 90th birthday! Beautiful, spacious, comfortable and a great location!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott P., Dundee Schuyler

Liked: Cleanliness
ND weekend
The place was perfect! Clean and a great kitchen area…kureg with cups waiting. Very nice area to watch TV. Really clean and the host/owner was great with information prior to our arrival. Very close to downtown which has a brewery and distillery. Grocery store a few minutes away. Easy 20 minute drive to ND campus. Highly recommend! Scott
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angel D.

Liked: Cleanliness
As advertised…
Great location, cozy, clean, and comfortable! Owners were informative and responsive. Thank you again. Go Irish!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angela S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing and Inviting
My family and I needed a place to stay overnight after attending a wedding at Notre Dame. We were able to check in after the ceremony and relax, take our shoes off, and have some snacks before returning for the reception. This property is in a quiet neighborhood and was the perfect place for us. It was a short 25 minutes drive to the Palais Royal in South Bend. After the reception we came back and stayed over until checkout in the next morning. The house is fully stocked with all the comforts of home. We wish we had more time to spend. We would have enjoyed the patio, fire pit and wrap around porch. We definitely recommend this property and would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Natalie B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house and super responsive hosts
Just can’t say enough good things about our stay. There were 3 adults and 2 children and so much room to spare. We used the kitchen and laundry facilities and everything was perfect. Beds were comfortable and even though the bathrooms are small, strong water pressure and bathroom amenities more than make up for it. Overall I would highly recommend this house and am thrilled to be coming back in October with another group of friends to stay at this great place! Hosts answered all my question super fast - which we really appreciated.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay
Nice house with a lot of room for my family especially since we were stuck inside a lot due to rain.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Jill F.

Summer Vacation
Our goal was rest & time with our adult children, family members from northern MI & final day with our best friends. Accomplished! Our host was responsive when we had needs/questions. The stay required us to trim a bush (so porch swing could be used), put 3 trash cans at curb for trash day (must have been very old trash/maggots - so nasty) & the cleaning service did not handle anything on porches - just really dirty. Inside of home met all our needs & fairly clean. Had to request DW tabs & paper towels. Beds comfortable but living room couch very low & not comfortable. (I have had both hips & knees replaced to painful getting up from couch)
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

David S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place for our family
Perfect place for our family to stay over a wedding weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

4/10 Poor

Nina A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice host. Great Location. Poor value
Expected it to be nicer based on pictures. Beds are very comfortable. But terrible terrible showers and poor lighting in bathrooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tom E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Niles House
We really enjoyed our stay at River Walk Retreat. Nice big house with a ton of room. Very well equipped and great beds. Owners are very responsive and accommodating. We had a big group and there was plenty of space for everyone. Nice back patio where awe enjoyed the fire pit. Would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Courtney S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family togetherness.
Wow. What a beautiful and spacious property. We utilized every resource provided and there are many. The owners thought of everything. We loved our stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

D F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy victorian in a great location
My husband and I were extremely happy with the warmth and convenience of this house. The house has a ton of great character and the hosts ensure you have all the needed creature comforts!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anna P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Home for the Holidays
My daughter and I, along with our two dogs, stayed in this house over Christmas. It just so happened, it was also during a blizzard. We were able to book and extra day last minute due to weather. Every time I contacted the owner, I always heard back within minutes. The driveway was plowed several times during our stay. We had a great time! House was perfect!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brigitte F.

Liked: Cleanliness
It was very nice and clean, love the location, even though we didn’t go venturing out.was very nice
It was nice and comfortable, we celebrated my daughter’s 50th birthday. It was just my daughters and her daughters.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

MaryLynn S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful house!
Beautiful, homey, inviting, warm and cozy. Absolute perfect house for our Notre Dame football weekend stay. Abundant space!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Holly S.

Liked: Cleanliness
River retreat
Great house. Cute little town. Several extras at the house to make you feel at home. Overall great experience!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Daniela B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful property, great house
We loved the house; It was beautiful. Had fun exporling all the rooms, counting the doors, and trying to determine what house was prior. Only con...grass was cut @ 730am on a Sunday...woke up the entire house. Would stay again and recommend to friends and family.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brandy A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Above and Beyond
House was even better in person. Extremely spacious and clean. Hostess took the time to provide everything we might need during our stay. The details were fantastic.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Judith H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful classy comfortable home
We fell in love with this house and its location. The place is even more amazing than the pictures. We plan to return next time we travel to visit our daughter at college.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laurie T., Greenfield, Indiana

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful!
Everything was wonderful! Beautiful, clean, so many wonderful amenities! Well stocked kitchen! Walking distance to downtown shops and coffee! Perfect for 4 couples each in their own room and a little dog. Backyard is fenced for the dog. Plenty of parking for 4 cars. Beautiful swing to watch the Main Street. Your family will love this place too!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Erin B., Cedar Springs, MI

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful place!
The home was spacious and absolutely beautiful. It had everything we needed for a perfect, relaxing family vacation. The front porch swing was by far my favorite spot…my daughter and I spent every morning out there with our coffee and cocoa. We would all definitely recommend this gorgeous house. Thank you for letting us enjoy it for the week!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Stacey D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fort St Joseph Open House
Very clean, very nicely appointed home.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carol K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect central location
This house felt like home. Beds were comfy. Plenty of room to spread out. Well stocked kitchen. Great attention to details that made our stay a little sweeter . . . like Keurig pods :). We took a tour of Notre Dame (15 min. drive), saw the lighthouse and beautiful sunset in St. Joseph (30 min. drive), and climbed the dunes at Warren Dunes State Park (30 min. drive). We were very pleased with our stay and hope to return one day!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jon G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house and location
House is as advertised and nice amenities. The location is amazing being a 5 minute walk from downtown. I was a little concerned about how loud it would be on the road it was on but the sound machines in the rooms made it a non-issue. Would for sure stay again if in the area
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022