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The Avanti Houses

3.0 star property
Guesthouse in South Bend

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Near the vibrant University of Notre Dame, The Avanti Houses offers a charming retreat with in-room WiFi. Unwind with express check-out and enjoy barbecue grills on smoke-free premises.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (3)

  • Air conditioning
  • Picnic area
  • Barbecue grills

Feel at home (5)

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Barbecue grill(s)
  • Free self parking
$80 nightly
The total price is $92
May 28 - May 29
Total with taxes and fees

Room options

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AVANTI ROOM - 4 | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

AVANTI ROOM - 4

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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NEWMAN ROOM - 6 | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

NEWMAN ROOM - 6

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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KELLOGG ROOM - 7 | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

KELLOGG ROOM - 7

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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BLAKE ROOM - 8 | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

BLAKE ROOM - 8

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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GOLDENHAWK ROOM - 17 | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

GOLDENHAWK ROOM - 17

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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VILLA RICA ROOM - 18 | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

VILLA RICA ROOM - 18

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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CANCUN SUITE - 19 | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

CANCUN SUITE - 19

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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THE LOFT - 20 | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

THE LOFT - 20

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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SEATON ROOM - 9 | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

SEATON ROOM - 9

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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SILVERHAWK ROOM - 16 | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

SILVERHAWK ROOM - 16

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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CAFARO ROOM - 10 | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

CAFARO ROOM - 10

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Map
900 Thomas St, South Bend, IN, 46601

What's nearby

  • The History Museum - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Four Winds Field - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Studebaker National Museum - 14 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Morris Performing Arts Center - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Century Center Convention Center - 18 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • South Bend Intl. Airport (SBN) - 13 min drive
  • Goshen, IN (GSH-Goshen Municipal) - 45 min drive
  • Niles Station - 26 min drive
  • South Bend Station - 29 min walk
  • Elkhart Station - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Save-A-Lot - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Joe's Tavern - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Frankie's BBQ - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Salvation Lounge - ‬17 min walk

About this property

The Avanti Houses

At The Avanti Houses, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of University of Notre Dame and Four Winds Casino South Bend. You'll have free perks like WiFi and self parking. Also, this guest house is within a short drive of Notre Dame Stadium.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 11 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Express check-in/out available
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is noon
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Special check-in instructions

    • There is no front desk at this property
    • Guests will receive an email within 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • Children (17 years old and younger) not allowed
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free uncovered onsite self parking
    • Onsite parking includes off-street options
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Barbecue grills

Facilities

  • Picnic area

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains

Freshen up

  • Shower only
  • Soap and shampoo
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi
  • Printer

Food and drink

  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Toaster oven
  • Cookware, dishes, and utensils

Fees & policies

Policies

This property does not have elevators.

Long-term renters welcome.

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting on site.

This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover

Also known as

The Avanti Houses Guesthouse

The Avanti Houses South Bend

The Avanti Houses Guesthouse South Bend

Frequently asked questions

Does The Avanti Houses offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Avanti Houses does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at The Avanti Houses?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at The Avanti Houses?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Avanti Houses?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is noon. Express check-in and check-out are available.

Is there an onsite casino at The Avanti Houses?

No, this guesthouse doesn't have a casino, but Four Winds Casino South Bend (5-min drive) is nearby.

What is there to do at The Avanti Houses and nearby?

The Avanti Houses has a picnic area.

What's the area around The Avanti Houses like?

The Avanti Houses is a short 13-minute walk from Four Winds Field and 16 minutes' walk from Studebaker National Museum.

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Reviews

The Avanti Houses Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

8.2

Amenities

9.0

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities

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Reviews

Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Room is unique but bed is comfortable.
Beverly, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Owner Don was very helpful and friendly. A bit of clutter, but great value
Daniel, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

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
Lucas, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Liked this place and the on site hosts were very friendly.
JAMES, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Not much room but pleasant and affordable
Allan Karen, 2-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

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.
Kristina, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Easy access, parking, private AC, good location
Christopher, 6-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay. Very clean, nice helpful people, beautiful home. Pretty neighborhood close to downtown.
Jane, 5-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Quiet house, great location. Don, the owner was super friendly.
Beth, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Don was welcoming and gave us a quick tour and some site seeing ideas.
Beth, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent stay at the Avanti!

We highly recommend the Avanti for your next stay. It is quiet and very relaxing. The Avanti offers all the amenities necessary to be comfortable while providing a lot of history in every room. We could not have had a better stay! Thank you so much.
Cynthia, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Cozy stay

I love old houses and the room was very cozy, clean, and homey. Check in/out couldn't have been easier. I wish we had more time to check out South Bend!
Claire, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Clean and comfortable
1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

good stay

convenient location to Downtown and the museum. only 'gripe' would be room could use a ceiling fan and a window that opens to let in fresh air.
Robert, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

I liked the house, very clean, safe, interesting and comfortable. The check in instructions were written for someone who was familiar with the house and rooms. The very nice guest in room #7 helped a lot. Cassandra was very good, and nice.
Richard, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay!

Stayed in The Loft at 131 Chapin. Code access worked perfectly. Extremely clean. We were happy to have a decent sized refrigerator to keep tailgate food cold. Loved having a Keurig in the room and microwave. We had everything we needed in this spacious and charming loft. Loved it.
Roger, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

I can't say enough nice things about our stay in room #7 at the Avanti House. This is an old house, and with that comes both the charm and quirks of an older home. The couple who manage it do an amazing job keeping it up, and everything from the architectural details to the tributes to a classic car legacy make this such a charming place to stay. The location was an easy walk to so many wonderful restaurants and landmarks around South Bend, and getting to Notre Dame was a breeze. I know where I'll be staying when I come to visit my baby for her freshman year next fall!
Rachael Van, 2-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

If you are looking for a nice place to sleep, this is the place for you. They have a kitchen and a bathroom that are quite small but do their job. It’s clearly an older house, but is really well maintained. Everything was clearly labeled and it’s easy to find your room. Only thing is you have to deal with other people, so if you are expecting a house to yourself you would be wrong.
Ben, 2-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

Funky but not my thing

Interesting place. Kind of funky and eclectic. I felt like I was staying at my grandmother's house. The floors were creaky and I had a half bath off of my room with a shared full bath. I wasn't crazy about the shared full bath option, my room was kind of interesting and had lots of posters of the Studebaker sky hawk. I was pretty comfortable, but did not have a TV in my room which I kind of missed. Glad I only had one night there.
Deborah, 1-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

The property was as described. It had a lot of memorabilia related to the Avanti. There were simple selections for a self serve breakfast and snacks. There was a medium size fridge in our room. The queen bed was very saggy in the center. My husband slept there. I slept in the twin bed which was better, but I had air blowing on my face everytime the ac kicked on with no way to adjust the vent. There was a nice sitting room available.
Carolyn, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Such an interesting place!

It's a little "old-fashioned boarding house" mixed with AirBnB, but it really is worth a stay in this historic house, turned hotel. It's not a traditional hotel, with a check-in desk and staff in-house, and it's an old house with smallish bedrooms, shared bathroom facilities, and creaky wooden floors and stairs. I thought it was charming enough to make up for it. The house is chocked-full of memorbilia for the Studebaker Avanti automobile - advertisements, new articles, art, models, photographs. An irreplaceable collection. Located across the street from the Studebaker museum and within walking distance of the South Bend Cubs baseball field and some restaurants and breweries.
Heather, 2-night trip
Verified

4/10 Fair

Our room was a bit run down with paper peeling off the walls. At first glance the inside looked very nice with old furnishings but it was not quite what we were expecting. Guess the description guesthouse should have clued us in. We never did find the shower. No TV in the room. Wifi fine. Bed was comfortable. The AC did not cool our room down very well.
Leslie, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

The house was quite large and easy to maneuver. No stove but there is a hot plate, microwave, and toaster oven in the kitchen. Not a lot of cookware, bowls, etc. but enough to make due. I like to cook so that was a little disappointing but like I said, it was sufficient to make due. It would be nice if there were a recliner and couch in the living room area to make it more comfy. There is a small love seat and chair. Not a place to sit back and watch tv. My room was lovely. Nice comfy bed and a desk for working at. The full bath was adequate. Really cool stuff around the house if you like the Avanti history. Very clean and owner was very responsive to any requests made. I would definitely plan to stay again. I felt safe during my stay as a single lady.
Lesley, 5-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

The theme of the house was very neat with the old car collectibles. Very easy to enter & leave, not too far from downtown. Good for visiting South Bend, I would definitely book again.
3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

This was my 3rd stay and can't wait for next year
Shari, 7-night trip