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Oliver Inn

Oliver Inn

630 W Washington St
South Bend, IN 46601-1444
United States of America
Innkeeper(s): Tom & Alice Erlandson

(574) 232-4545
(888) 697-4466

 

Circa 1886. This stately Queen Anne Victorian sits amid 30 towering maples and was once home to Josephine Oliver Ford, daughter of James Oliver, of chilled plow fame. Located in South Bend's historic district, this inn offers a comfortable library and nine inviting guest rooms, some with built-in fireplaces or double Jacuzzis. The inn is within walking distance of downtown and is next door to the Tippecanoe Restaurant in the Studebaker Mansion.

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Oliver Inn



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Rates

$95 to $329

Payment types accepted include American Express, Master Card, Discover, Visa and Travelers Checks.

Meals Included in Rates:

  • Breakfast
  • Snacks/Refreshments

Events Hosted

  • Reunions
  • Seminars
  • Meetings
  • Weddings
  • Romantic Getaways

Available Food Service

  • Early Coffee/Tea
  • Full Breakfast
  • Full Gourmet Breakfast
  • Vegetarian Breakfast
  • Snacks/Refreshments
  • Catering Service
  • Restaurant off Premises
  • Adjacent To Tippecanoe Place Restaurant

Other Activities

  • Antiquing
  • Art Galleries
  • Beaches
  • Bicycling
  • Canoeing/Kayaking
  • Fishing
  • Golf
  • Hiking
  • Live Theater
  • Museums
  • Parks
  • Shopping (Local Crafts)
  • Skiing Cross Country
  • Sports Events, Major College
  • Tennis
  • Water Sports
  • Wineries
  • Fine Dining
  • Amish Country
  • Notre Dame

On-Site Spa Services

  • Massages

Spa Packages: Girlfriends Getaway

Innkeeper(s)

Tom & Alice Erlandson

Rooms

This property has 10 total guest accommodations, 8 with private bath, 6 with fireplaces, 4 with whirlpools, 4 total suites, including 2 two-bedroom suites, 1 guest house and 1 conference room. The types of beds available include King and Queen.

Amenities In Room

  • Air Conditioning
  • Modem Hook-Up
  • Cable TV
  • Reading Lamps
  • CD Player
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Central Air
  • Clock Radio
  • Telephone
  • Television
  • Data Ports
  • Turn-Down Service
  • Desk
  • Fireplace
  • DVD
  • Hair Dryer
  • Bathrobes
  • Bath Amenities
  • Wireless Internet Access
  • Iron/Ironing Board
  • Several With Double Whirlpool Tubs

Amenities On Site

  • Library
  • Parlor Games
  • PC
  • Phone
  • Fax
  • Fireplace
  • Limited Handicap Access
  • Television
  • Gift Shop
  • DVD
  • Baby Grand With Computer Disk System

Business Traveler Amenities

  • Desk
  • Television
  • Modem Connection
  • Internet Access
  • Wireless Internet Access
  • FAX On-site
  • Iron/Ironing Board
  • Hair Dryer
  • Daily Newspapers
  • Flexible Cancellation
  • Flexible Check in/out Times

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Oliver Inn

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Location: City/Urban, Lake Michigan (35 miles) and Chicago (90 miles).


Recommended Restaurant(s)

  • Tippecanoe Place
  • Lasalle Grill
  • The Carriage House

Romantic Interest

Luxurious amenities, fireplaces, live piano music and candlelight breakfast, double whirlpool tubs, lawn swings, gazebo with swing

Historic Interest

Historic Awards:

  • National Register (Applied)
  • National Register (Granted)
  • Local Register (Applied)
  • Local Register (Granted)
  • National Historical Site (Applied)
  • National Historical Site (Granted)
  • City Historical Site (Applied)
  • City Historical Site (Granted)

Historic Memberships:

  • Local Historical Society
  • City Historical Society

Historic sites nearby:

Studebaker car collection (1 block), Oliver mansion (1 block), University of Notre Dame (3 miles)

Weather

Policies

Minimum Stay Requirements:Two nights on weekends June 1-Oct. 30, all holidays and special events
Cancellation:14 days
Pets:Pets Allowed, Innkeepers pets on premises, With prior arrangement only and mid-week only.
Smoking:Smoke Free Property.

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At A Glance

100% would stay again
Last reviewed on8/18/2009
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Wow, very comfortable

Oliver Inn

5 of 5 hearts
Christie S
8/18/2009

The ideal b & b. Very accomadating and a great location.

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    • 5 of 5 heartsCondition
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BOTTOM LINE: I would stay here again.
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Get a Free Night at this inn

- One Night Free: This property will honor the Free-Night certificate found in Bed & Breakfasts and Country Inns published by American Historic Inns. The certificate is valid for ONE NIGHT FREE with the purchase of one night.

The dates this property will honor the certificate are January-December, Sunday-Thursday.