The Oliver Inn
Bed and Breakfast

The Victorian romance of The Oliver Inn Bed and Breakfast reflects the lives and times of South Bend, Indiana's most famous families with lodging hospitality as gracious as its history.

The home celebrates the Studebakers (wagons and automobiles) and the Olivers (the world-famous Oliver Chilled Plow and tractors). While Clem Studebaker was busy in August of 1896 building the foundation for his castle/home, "Tippecanoe Place", James Oliver acquired the adjoining property. Here he built a spacious 10,000-square-foot "Queen Anne" style home and had it gifted along with its one-acre grounds to his daughter, Josephine Oliver Ford, for "$1.00 and LOVE."

Recommended and rated by Select Registry (formerly known as IIA), today's guests can choose from an array of beautifully furnished rooms, each with private bath, phone, and TV. Several rooms feature the warmth of a built-in fireplace or a Jacuzzi for two, and all lodging accommodations promise a sunny view of South Bend's magnificent historical district. Warm and inviting, the Oliver's richly decorated library is known locally for its baby grand piano with computerized disk player offering guests the choice of popular, country, jazz, or classical music for any occasion or mood. Keep warm around the fire, play games, or take the opportunity to learn more about Northern Indiana history as you browse through the picture books that tell its story.

A convenient hotel alternative, The Inn is conveniently located within walking distance of South Bend's business district as well as its most outstanding historical attractions such as the Copshaholm Museum, the Northern Indiana Center for History, the Studebaker Museum, and the College Football Hall of Fame.

At the Oliver Inn, guests will experience the glow of the Waterford crystal sconces, the beautifully restored maple flooring, and the hand-crafted spiraling staircase which is highlighted by the Inn's "guardian angel."

From the moment you pull into its stately circular drive and up to the grand porte-cochere, the Oliver Inn will gently nudge you back into the grandeur of another time. Shaded by more than 30 tall maple trees, this 25-room estate is one of South Bend's most treasured local historical landmarks and was home to the Oliver families for over 100 years.

The Oliver Inn also caters to the business traveler with unrestricted use of private phones, FAX, and free high speed wireless Internet. There are also private rooms available for meetings and conferences. Additionally, The Oliver Inn is an ideal site for weddings, rehearsal dinners, and any occasion that might bring family and friends together. Included in your rates is a complimentary full candlelight breakfast. Complimentary snacks and beverages are also available in the Butler's Pantry 24 hours a day.