The Historic Riverside Convent: Sister's of the Holy Cross School House | House in Niles

10.0 (24 Reviews) |   Pet Friendly   3 Bedrooms  1 Bathroom  6 Guests
Niles House | The Historic Riverside Convent: Sister's of the Holy Cross School House

3 Bedroom House in Niles

This historic home is nestled on the quiet banks of the St. Joseph River on 3.1 acres.
Part of the appeal of the home is the story it tells. From Father Sorin’s weekly visits to the convent in the 1840s to the many lessons in arithmetic and history taught by the Sister’s of the Holy Cross in the main room, this home is truly unique. Visitors are able to stay in the only remaining building of the original St. Mary’s College campus and explore other historic sites nearby.
The space
While it maintains the feel of the convent and school house, it has been re-modeled for a more comfortable stay. There are three bedrooms, a bathroom and a half, a dining area, and a living room. While the living space and rooms are of ample size, the bathrooms are closer quarters. Amenities include an outdoor fire area and picnic table, a propane grill, and a wooded area.
The driveway is unpaved so wet weather can make for a muddy drive to "The Convent."
Guest access
Enjoy a walk through the woods, conversation by a fire, solitude by the river, or reading a book in the upper room. Regardless of what you choose to do, history awaits.

The Historic Riverside Convent: Sister's of the Holy Cross School House is located in Niles. The Historic Riverside Convent: Sister's of the Holy Cross School House provides accommodation, featuring Parking, Wellness Facilities, Fireplace/Heating, among other amenities. This House features Parking, Wellness Facilities, Fireplace/Heating, to make your stay a comfortable one.

The Historic Riverside Convent: Sister's of the Holy Cross School House has 3 Bedrooms , 1 Bathroom, and max occupancy of 6 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated House because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this House, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. House has a friendly neighborhood, and the Niles has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the House in Niles, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.

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Amenities

Air Conditioner
Parking
Pet Friendly
TV
Security/Safety
Bedding/Linens
Wellness Facilities
Fireplace/Heating
Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking
Child Friendly
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Facility Overview

Air Conditioner
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
Bathrooms
  • Towels provided
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Hair dryer
  • 1+ bathrooms
Bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided
  • 3 bedrooms
Kitchen
  • Oven
  • Stovetop
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Blender
  • Microwave
  • Coffee grinder
  • Spices
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Laundry
  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Laundry facilities
Parking
  • Onsite parking
Pet Friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • 1 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
  • Pet friendly
Accessibility
  • Smoke-free property
Activities
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
Entertainment
  • Smart TV
General
  • English
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • On the river
  • On the waterfront
  • Near a hospital
Guest Services
  • Playground
  • Children's dinnerware
  • Iron/ironing board
Internet
  • Free WiFi
Outdoors
  • Barbecue grill
Security/Safety
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Skiing
  • Close to skiing

Policies

Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 pm minimum check-in age: 23
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 am
Child Policy
Children are welcome.
Event Policy
No events allowed
Pet Policy
1 total (up to 50 lbs per pet) pets allowed service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees welcoming dogs and cats only
Smoking Policy
Smoking is not permitted

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 host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed 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

Reviews

Aug 3, 2025 09:49:18 PM
Review Score:   10
Summary: Easy check in and great communication with the property manager. Very relaxing stay
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