The Avanti Houses

3.0 star property

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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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900 Thomas St, South Bend, IN, 46601
  • Studebaker National Museum
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Notre Dame Stadium
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • University of Notre Dame
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

KELLOGG ROOM - 7

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

CANCUN SUITE - 19

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

AVANTI ROOM - 4

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

THE LOFT - 20

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

BLAKE ROOM - 8

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

SEATON ROOM - 9

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

SILVERHAWK ROOM - 16

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

CAFARO ROOM - 10

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

GOLDENHAWK ROOM - 17

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

NEWMAN ROOM - 6

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

VILLA RICA ROOM - 18

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About this property

The Avanti Houses

3-star guest house in West Washington
This smoke-free guesthouse features express check-in, express check-out, and barbecue grills. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a picnic area.
The Avanti Houses offers 11 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and shared/communal kitchens. Full-sized refrigerators/freezers and microwaves are provided.

Bathrooms include showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access.

The Avanti Houses features barbecue grills, a picnic area, and express check-in. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. Complimentary uncovered self parking is available on site.

The Avanti Houses is a smoke-free property.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Freezer
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Microwave
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Toaster
  • Toaster oven

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Printer

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 17 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 17 are welcome

Property payment types

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Long-term renters welcome
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Children 17 years old and younger are not permitted at this property

Property is also known as

The Avanti Houses Guesthouse
The Avanti Houses South Bend
The Avanti Houses Guesthouse South Bend

The Avanti Houses Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 51 out of 70 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 70 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 70 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 70 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 70 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jack

Liked: Staff & service
Interesting automotive collection in the house. Towel holders and toliet paper holders made from antique door knobs and backing plate - unique touch
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Fredrick

I never stayed there. I was unable to check in on the first day. And then I ran into some issues that evening which prevented me from returning. So I paid for the three days and never stayed there
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lesley

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cherie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is a very unique place to stay and enjoyed the museum part of the house.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mariah

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quaint and charming, the Avanti House is a hidden gem in South Bend hotels. I plan to return again soon!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

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.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jerry

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This home was built in 1890 so it doesn't have a lot of modern amenities, but once you understand you are essentially staying within a "museum" you can only enjoy the ambiance, artwork, furniture, items and artifacts virtually everywhere. And the owner, Don, has a pristine Avanti car in his garage that he is very proud of and willing to show you! I would most definitely return!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cesar

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to where I was visiting.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Wow a wonderful trip down memory lane
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was a great stay! Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

kristen

the property was fine for the cost on a football weekend.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Yan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jack

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natosha

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachael Van

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

JAMES

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Liked this place and the on site hosts were very friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Al

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy access, parking, private AC, good location
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024