The Avanti Houses

Clean rooms and well maintained. Can find parking on the street or on the nearby lot. The house showcases a collection of model cars, vintage collectables and many more interesting posters and magazines related to the Studebaker and Vivanti automobiles. And the houses are right next to the Studebaker Historic Museum.

Very clean. Enjoyed the Avanti memorabilia. Just what we needed for our stay.

Room was very small (knew ahead of time but crowded with unnecessary furniture). Had an issue with the room but they did make it right. It’s not a bed and breakfast as the only items for breakfast were a few packs of oatmeal and one breakfast bar. No television in the room. It was clean and cheaper than other accommodations in the area.

We were greeted by Don who was doing some work on the front door. He was very welcoming and offered some tips on parking near Notre Dame since we were there to visit our son who is a student and attend a football game. It felt just like we were coming into someone’s home. Upside: warm & welcoming; Downside: a bit messy & unorganized upon first impression. We arrived at 2:45 for a 3pm check in and Don told us to go ahead that our room was ready but when we opened the door, it was not. Nothing had been done since the previous guests left. This was disappointing as we were hoping for a quick shower and nap before heading to campus. We had just driven for 7 hours. But we were able to store our bags in the room and head back out. All was well when we returned for the night. Overall, it was quiet and clean. We slept well although the bed felt a bit unstable. No amenities to speak of and the bedding was sparse in my opinion. A sheet and thin bedspread. No blanket to be found. Not sure if we’ll stay again, but, again, it is a good location only 3 miles from campus. Very quiet and we felt safe.

Absolutely outstanding! The best BEST place to stay in South Bend. This is our second time on the property. If you are looking for a cozy, kind, and well located spot, look no further! We look forward to coming back when we are in town for our next Notre Dame game. Shout out to Don! Loved our conversations and his warm hospitality.

The owners have 2 houses close together and use the same entry code for both. Then the keys are stashed in each room because there are no personnel onsite. One key was missing and the two people to contact were both busy and pretty unresponsive, although they eventually found the missing key. I felt very unsafe. Then I noticed a lot of street noise. One window does not shut at the top. It was cracked and taped up, and the panes were filthy. One of the worst rental experiences I have had, I won't be back.

Owner Don was very helpful and friendly. A bit of clutter, but great value

Great place This is a great place to stay in South Bend if you’re on a budget but want something comfortable and homey. The rooms are nice and the historic aspect of the house is great. It is also nice to have a kitchen to use, plus mini fridges in the room.

Clean and Comfortable Accomodation, unique decor with an easy and flexible check-in and check-out process and free on-site parking. A great value option for those staying in Southbend