Breathtaking Historic Home easy drive to the Lake!

One of a kind historic home in Niles, MI. An easy drive to the lake and just minutes to Notre Dame. Built in the 1850's, this striking home has tons of vintage charm, and still retains many original features including original moulding and doors, tall ceilings, hardwood floors, and tall windows flooding the space with natural light. Modern features include central AC, in-floor radiant heat (main floor), a spacious patio out back with new hot tub, and a large private fully fenced backyard. The space This home is beautiful and large, with 3,500sf of living space to call your own. The main floor features floor to ceiling windows, an extra large living room, separate dining room, large kitchen, a separate study and a sunroom all on the main floor. Upstairs there are four bedrooms, one King bed, two queen beds and a smaller fourth bedroom with a twin bed. All the bedrooms are quite large and have great closet space for all of your needs. Main upstairs bath currently has a large jacuzzi tub perfect for unwinding and easing into vacation mode, there is a second full bath upstairs and a full bath on the main floor as well. Our home is beautiful but it is almost 170 years old and has it's old house 'quirks'. The home currently has central AC in part of the main floor, and portable AC units in the upstairs bedrooms. Unless the temps get up into the 90's it is comfortable throughout, but please keep this in mind when booking. It is in great condition overall but has not been recently updated, and we are in the process of making changes and updating over time, so please do not expect new house perfection from this one of a kind vintage beauty, if you are looking for a perfectly 'done' pristine space then this might not be the best fit for you. We are constantly making changes and adjustments and work to keep photos updated as the space evolves. If you have any questions please reach out, we welcome open communication! Guest access Full access to the entire main floor and second floor. Access to all four bedrooms upstairs and both bathrooms (one of the bathrooms upstairs is a little tight, but is a full bath with standing shower). Currently no access to the basement (we hope to have this ready as an additional socializing and game space later this year!). Other things to note Brand new whole house AC this year! We are also underway on a full renovation of the large upstairs bathroom, which will be completed by March, pictures will be uploaded as soon as we are complete! We are so excited to share these updates and improvements with you! The kitchen is large and is fully stocked with high quality All-Clad pots & pans, Smeg coffee maker and toaster and there is also a french press (with instructions - it's amazing, you should try it!) and other cookware that should meet all of your cooking needs. We did our best to supply everything you need to cook on a regular basis, but if you have specific questions about something being available please reach out. It is not really stocked for baking but we are working on that. We put out towels for all guests and there are always extras available. Bedrooms feature quality bedding including The Company Store quilts and comforters (in winter) and Brooklinen pillows. There are several different firmness so feel free to switch them up if you have a strong preference! This is a pet friendly home (see house rules for more information about pets), there are treats, dog bags and extra spare towels just for the fur babies available as well. There is a brand new grill on the back patio and outdoor sectional and dining furniture as well.