Bed&Breakfast Diamond Collection

Oliver Inn Bed & Breakfast


  • Bed&Breakfast Diamond Collection

    An exclusive of professionally inspected and guest-reviewed luxury inns with extensive modern amenities.

    Inspector Insights

    Historic mansion; affordable elegance; exceptional attention to detail; gracious yet unobtrusive owners; delicious breakfasts, tempting treats available 24/7.


    Inn Details

    Indiana's only Diamond Collection and Select Registry Inn. This lovely Victorian 25 room mansion was built for entertaining. The lower level contains a dining room with original Waterford crystal sconces and a butler's pantry with complimentary refreshments. Also available is a large and cozy library with one of seven fireplaces, and a baby grand piano. Guests may choose from one of eight beautifully decorated guest rooms, some with fireplaces, private balcony, claw foot tubs, marble sinks or Jacuzzi. Lovely landscaped one acre estate with lawn swings, gardens, gazebo and fountains. The Bavarian style Carriage House is an archetectural gem, totally unique to the area and has been newly renovated into a two bedroom, two bath suite. We have gift certificates available in any amount, or for one of our packages. The most popular package is "3 Mansions in 1 Trip" which includes dinner at the Studebaker Mansion (Tippecanoe Place) right next door. Rated 13 out of 13 possible points plus an "outstanding" by the Historic Preservation Commission and highly rated by Select Registry.


    Innkeeper Information

    Innkeepers Description:

    Alice has owned and operated her own catering businees for 20 years. Tom left the corporate community to become an innkeeper.

    The innkeepers speak:

    • English



    Features

    Type:

    • Bed and Breakfast

    • Urban Inn

    • Historic Inn

    Property Noted For:

    • 4 with whirlpool/airpool tub

    • A/C

    • Cable TV

    • High speed wireless internet access

    • Private Baths

    • Some w/fireplaces

    • Antiques/decor

    • Business travel

    • Gourmet food

    • Honeymoons

    • Luxury

    • Peaceful getaway

    • Romantic escape

    • Weddings


    Amenities

    Guest Room:

    • Air conditioning

    • Alarm clock

    • Amenities Basket

    • Bath robes

    • CD player

    • Ceiling fans

    • DVD Player

    • In-room internet

    • Desk

    • Fireplace

    • Hairdryer

    • Hot tub/whirlpool tub

    • Internet Service

    • Radio

    • Satellite/Cable TV

    • TV

    • Telephone

    • Turndown Service

    On Site:

    • BBQ grill

    • Board games

    • Computer

    • Conference Rooms

    • Copier

    • Fax Machine

    • Library

    • Piano

    • Private entrance

    • Videos

    • Washer/dryer

    • Wedding Facilities

    • Wi-Fi

    Other Amenities:

    • On one acre estate w/carriage house, trees & garde

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  • Hot Deal: Procratinatiors Special

    • 2/8/2012 - 2/15/2012
    • Regular rate:$135
    • Savings:20%
    • Discount rate:$108

    20% off your room for same day reservations. Rooms start at $135 Sun-Thur and $160 Fri-Sat. Not bookable online. Must contact inn. Not available in Ford Suite or Carriage House.

    Deluxe Suite w/Jetted Tub

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) N/A

    Deluxe Room

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) N/A

    Deluxe Fireplace Suite

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) N/A

    Policy

    Reservation Policy

    • Check in: 3:00 PM-7:00 PM    Check out: 11:00 AM

    • Minimum stay: Two night minimums on weekends, May24-October 31, football weekends, etc.

    • Deposit amount required: first night's stay; full payment football weekends

    • Cancellations: 14 day cancellation policy. A refund is retunable if your cancellation is given 14 days or more prior to booking date. This policy applies to any shortening of stay or later date arrivals. No cancellation for special events such as Graduation, Notre Dame Football, Junior Parent Weekend, Packages, etc. A $25 admin. fee will be charged for any cancellation.

    • Open all year round: Y


    General Policies

    • Smoking allowed: No

    • Guest pets allowed: Limited

    • Drinking allowed: Yes

    • Drinks available: N

    • Children allowed: No pool or video games

    • Suitable for children: Limited

    • Childcare provided: No


    Discount type

    • AAA
      Percent off: 10% Days required: 0

    • Discounts not available for special events
      Percent off: 0% Days required: 0

    • Government, Available Sun-Thur Call for rate
      Percent off: 0% Days required: 0

    • Military (Active Military)
      Percent off: 10% Days required: 0

  • Breakfast

    • Type: Full

    • Serving location: Dining Room


    Special meal options

    • Low fat

    • Restrictive

    • Vegetarian

    • Notify in advance.


    Additional food services

    • complimentary drinks

    • snacks


    Recipes

    Breakfast-Brunch

    Baked French Toast from The Oliver Inn
    Serves: 0

    Monkey Bread
    Serves: 10
    Prep time: 10 min.

  • Location Type

    • 3 hours from Detroit

    • 30 minutes from Amish country

    • 90 miles from Chicago

    • City

    • Downtown


    City

    • Chicago

    • Distance to city: 90 miles

    • Directions to property:
      Exit 77 off Indiana Toll Road (#80/90), South on #31, right on Washington


    Airport

    • South Bend, IN (SBN-Michiana Regional) 3 miles

    • Directions to property:
      Left at light on Lincolnway, 2-3 miles to Main St., Right on Main St., 2 blocks to Washington, right on Washington to 630 W. Washington. Left on Scott St., driveway is off of Scott. Parking lot behind Inn.


    Area Attractions

    • Antique Shopping

    • Art Galleries

    • Beach

    • Casino

    • Gourmet/Fine Dining

    • Historical interests

    • Lake

    • Live Music

    • Movie Theater

    • Museum

    • Notre Dame University

    • 400 Antigue dealers nearby

    • Copshaholm House Museum

    • Tippecanoe Restaurant

    • College Football Hall of Fame

    • Studebaker National Museum

    • Outlet Stores

    • Performing Theater

    • Picnic area

    • Religious Services

    • River

    • Vineyard

    • Winery

    • Zoo

    • Bicycle riding trails

    • Canoeing

    • Cross-country ski trails

    • Downhill Skiing

    • Fishing

    • Golfing

    • Hiking trails

    • Horseback riding

    • Hunting

    • Kayaking

    • Sailing

    • Shopping

    • Sight-seeing

    • Swimming

    • Tennis courts

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    Write a review

    The best in South Bend

    About the reviewer

    • 55+ years old

    • Almost never stays at B&Bs

    • Typically stays in premium lodging

    • Was travelling for an event


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    I am a tour operator in South Bend, Indiana who offers a group Holiday Dinner every year, which includes The Oliver Inn. This year (2011), the entire dinner was held at The Oliver Inn. Alice and Tom do an outstanding job in all regards to their B&B. Splendid property, excellent food, and superb hosts! You will never go wrong staying at The Oliver! Becky Wiegand/TravelStarz


    Oliver Inn, South Bend

    About the reviewer

    • Between 45-55 years old

    • Frequently stays at B&Bs

    • Typically stays in premium lodging

    • Was travelling to visit family


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    Nicely appointed rooms and extra space for our daughter. Delicious breakfast and prompt and courteous service at all times. Help with dinner and directions. Couldn't have been nicer.


    Kudos to The Oliver Inn

    About the reviewer

    • Between 36-45 years old

    • Stays at B&Bs once a year

    • Typically stays in premium lodging

    • Was travelling for a weekend getaway


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    We will definitely be back to stay at The Oliver. We chose it because of the close proximity to our friends' house, and were thrilled to have found such a treasure. We were pampered at breakfast by delectable meals served to music and by candlelight, on pretty china. Our room was very comfortable and attractive, though my favorite was the library where I curled up with my knitting or a book to wait for my friend. The butler's pantry has refreshments available at all times. The whole house is elegant, but also comfortable, and Tom and Alice knocked themselves out to make us feel welcome. In fact, the last morning my husband had a migraine, and the care and concern he received was wonderful, as though he were part of the family. We will go back, as soon as possible.


    We would visit again!

    About the reviewer

    • Between 45-55 years old

    • Frequently stays at B&Bs

    • Typically stays in premium lodging

    • Was travelling for an event


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    We had a very enjoyable stay at the Oliver Inn! Tom and Alice are so friendly and made us feel very welcome. The rooms are lovely and unique!


    Just like Grandma's

    About the reviewer

    • Between 45-55 years old

    • Almost never stays at B&Bs

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling on business


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    I told my wife that when we were young we would drive by old mansions and point to upper rooms and wonder what the view was like from there. After staying at the Oliver Inn I can say the view, the food, the rest, the hospitality are wonderful!


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