Title: The Back Porch Haven Stay in Amish Country yet close to Notre Dame Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # The Back Porch Haven Stay in Amish Country yet close to Notre Dame ![Smart TV, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96350000/96341600/96341575/2d91f906.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96350000/96341600/96341575/e004692a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96350000/96341600/96341575/33fc0fa9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96350000/96341600/96341575/9e57ee6a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96350000/96341600/96341575/f22f480b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Escape to The Back Porch Haven, a cozy retreat amidst Amish country. Enjoy morning coffee on the back porch or unwind in the peaceful atmosphere, occasionally spotting deer up close and hummingbirds at play. With its newly remodeled bathroom and updated interior, this haven offers a serene escape from it all. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 51300 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Barbecue grill - Air conditioning - Outdoor space £251 includes taxes & fees 21 Sept - 22 Sept ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### The Back Porch Haven Stay in Amish Country yet close to Notre Dame Whether you are on a weekend getaway or wanting to explore the lovely towns of Shipshewana or Middlebury, or are in the area to enjoy a Notre Dame game, as well as checking out the RV Hall of Fame. the Back Porch Haven is the perfect place for you. At The Back Porch Haven, guests enjoy a unique and cozy interior as well the peaceful nature out back. Guests can easily observe Amish country, peruse the Shipshewana flea market (16 min), stroll through the beautiful quilt gardens of Middlebury (15 min), or cheer on a Notre Dame football game (40 min) RV Hall of Fame.{19 mins} This is a unique house with new furniture and updated interior with newly remodeled bathroom. You will enjoy the peaceful atmosphere this house brings. Enjoy your morning coffee or evening drink on the back porch. You may be able to spot the hummingbird as she comes for a drink! Occasionally you’ll have a deer come up 15 ft close to the house. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Change of bedsheets (on request) - Housekeeping (on request) - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location ### Things to do - Bicycles - Fishing nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Winery tours nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - Bed sheets changed on request - Bicycles - Eco-friendly cleaning products used - Housekeeping (on request) - Unit size: 1,300 square feet ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM 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 ### Check-out instructions The host requires you to complete the following before checking out: Gather used towels Remove personal items and take out the rubbish Turn off the lights and lock the doors Please have all towels in the washer. Please do not start the washer. If any furniture is moved please put back to its proper place. Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host. ### Rules No smoking of any kind. There will be a minimum of $250 fine for any form of smoking in the garage and house. No food or drinks on carpet areas No drinking parties ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock 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 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=41.737804,-85.67366&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:kxw%7DFjc%7CiO%3FU%3FS%40S%3FU%40U%40S%3FS%40UBU%40S%40SBSBUBS%40SBSDSBSDSBSDSDSDSDQDSFQDQFSDQFQFSHOFQFQFQHOHOFQHOHQHMHOJOHOJMHMJOJMJMJMJKJMJKJMLKJKLILKJKLILILILIJINGLGLILENGLGLGNELENELENCNELCNCLENANCNANALANANAN%3FN%3FNAN%40L%3FN%3FN%40N%40N%40N%40L%40NBN%40LDNBNBLDNBNDLDLDNDLFNFLFLDLHNFLFLHLHJHLHLHLJLJJHJJLJJLLJJLHJJLLLHNJLHLJNHNJLHNHLHPHNHPFNHNFPHPFPFNFRFPDPFRFPDPDRFRDPBRDRDRBRDRBRBRBRBR%40TBR%40RBR%40T%40T%40R%3FR%40T%40T%3FR%3FR%3FT%3FT%3FR%3FRATAT%3FRARATATCRARCRATCRCRCRCRERCRERERCREPGREREPGPGREPGPGPGPGPIPGPINGNIPINIPILINKLINKNILKLINMLKLIJKLMJKJMLKJKHMJMHMJMHKHMHMHMFOFMHMDMFOFMFODMDMDODOBMDOBOBMDO%40OBM%40O%40O%40O%40O%40O%3FM%3FO%40OAO%3FO%3FOAOAMAOAOAOCOAMEOCMCOEOCMEOEMEOEMGMGOGMEMIMGOGKIMIMIMIMKKIMKMIKKMMKKKKKMKKKMKMKMKOIMKMIOKOIOIMIQIOGQIOIOGQGQGQIQGQGQEQGSEQGQESEQESESESCSESCSESCSASCSCUCSASASCUAU%3FSASAU%3FUAS%3FS%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=dPodPQaXEKq0KGnJfv2csvuv-9s=) Middlebury, IN #### What's nearby - Dutch Creek Farm Animal Park - 10 min drive - 5.9 miles - Blue Gate Theater - 20 min drive - 12.7 miles - Shipshewana Auction and Flea Market - 20 min drive - 13.1 miles - Shipshewana Flea Market - 21 min drive - 13.1 miles - Blue Gate Performing Arts Center - 22 min drive - 13.6 miles #### Getting around - Elkhart Station - 27 min drive - Goshen, IN (GSH-Goshen Municipal) - 29 min drive #### Restaurants - McDonald's - ‪Das Dutchman Essenhaus - ‬11 min drive - ‪Wedgewood Brewing Company - ‬10 min drive - ‪JayWalkers - ‬14 min drive - ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Back Porch Haven Stay in Amish Country yet close to Notre Dame pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much does it cost to stay at The Back Porch Haven Stay in Amish Country yet close to Notre Dame? > As of 20 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Back Porch Haven Stay in Amish Country yet close to Notre Dame on 21 Sept 2025 start from £251.02, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. [Choose your dates](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Middlebury-Hotels-The-Back-Porch-HavenStay-In-Amish-Country-Yet-Close-To-Notre-Dame.h96341575.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### What time is check-in at The Back Porch Haven Stay in Amish Country yet close to Notre Dame? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at The Back Porch Haven Stay in Amish Country yet close to Notre Dame? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is The Back Porch Haven Stay in Amish Country yet close to Notre Dame located? > Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Stone Lake and Brokesha Lake. Hunter Lake and Fish Lake are also within 3 miles (5 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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