This year for Christmas Gifts our family received an exclusive free stay at the Centellas DeCourval Historic Bed and Breakfast in the lovely Ridgedale neighborhood of South Bend, IN.
They got one free night in a tastefully decorated guest suite (some rooms more spartan than others). Included in the stay was full cooked to order breakfast with eggs, toast, sausage, breads and fresh juice and coffee. Some of the extended stay guests received free tickets to an IU South Bend (Titan Basketball game.
Friday night included some Central Michigan Football in the Motor City Bowl (unfortunately a loss). The night finished with a trip to J Willys a local rib place featured on the FOX hit show, Kitchen Nightmares.
Saturday activities included a driving tour of the Notre Dame campus to see the golden dome. Some guests enjoyed a drive out to the nationally known Tire Rack test facility and race skip pad. Other quests participated in a healthy outdoor afternoon walk through the Ridgedale neighborhood. Included in the neighborhood tours were several historic homes and was highlight by the Mossberg House designed by none other than Frank Lloyd Wright. Saturday evening was a big dinner for thirteen! It was a multiple course dinner... started early with soup and wings from the Wing Nut. A break for some more college football, some family photos and waiting for a turkey and dinner to be ready. Then the meal continued with turkey and homemade mashed potatoes... even Novali helped preparing some of the dinner.
All guests at the bed and breakfast enjoyed the meal. For future potential guests: Our Bed and Breakfast includes free parking, bedroom options on the first and second floor, activities for children, it is close to local shopping and wireless internet is available at no cost. During the week check in is at 5pm and on the weekends at 3pm. Check out begins at 11am after breakfast and guest not staying an additional night must be checked out by 1pm. We currently don't take online reservations, but we can take them via text.