Whether you’re visiting Butler University for Move-In Weekend, Family Weekend, a campus tour, a performance at Clowes Memorial Hall, or a basketball game at Hinkle Fieldhouse & Butler Athletics, choosing the right place to stay can make your trip even more enjoyable.
Rosslyn Retreat is located in Broad Ripple, approximately 3.2 miles (about a 7–10-minute drive) from Butler University’s campus. You’ll enjoy convenient access to Butler while staying in one of Indianapolis’ most walkable and vibrant neighborhoods.
Why Stay in Broad Ripple?
Many visitors automatically search for hotels near Butler University. While several hotels are located nearby, staying in a private home offers a completely different experience.
Rosslyn Retreat comfortably sleeps up to six guests, making it ideal for families traveling together. Instead of reserving multiple hotel rooms, everyone can gather under one roof with room to relax between campus events.
Guests enjoy amenities hotels rarely offer:
- Private driveway parking
- Fully fenced backyard
- Three comfortable bedrooms
- Fully equipped kitchen
- Dedicated coffee bar
- Stone gas fireplace
- Fast 1-Gig Wi-Fi
- Quiet residential neighborhood
After a busy day on campus, it’s nice to return to a home instead of another hotel room.
Restaurants Near Butler University
One of the advantages of staying at Rosslyn Retreat is having some of Indianapolis’ favorite locally owned restaurants just minutes away.
Nearby Favorites
- Napolese Pizzeria – Wood-fired pizza, fresh salads, and a relaxed atmosphere.
- Fire by the Monon – American favorites and craft beer just steps from the Monon Trail.
- Canal Bistro – Mediterranean cuisine overlooking the Central Canal.
- Twenty Tap – A neighborhood favorite featuring craft beer and elevated pub fare.
- Half Liter BBQ & Beer Hall – Texas-style barbecue with one of Indianapolis’ best outdoor beer gardens.
Broad Ripple Village
Just minutes north of Rosslyn Retreat, Broad Ripple Village offers dozens of locally owned restaurants, coffee shops, breweries, bakeries, and dessert shops. Whether you’re looking for breakfast before heading to Butler or dinner after helping your student move in, Broad Ripple is one of Indianapolis’ premier dining districts.
Coffee Shops
Need a quiet place to grab coffee before heading to campus?
Grocery Stores
Whether you’re stocking a dorm room or preparing meals during your stay, several grocery stores are only minutes away.
Enjoy the Outdoors
Need a break from campus activities?
The nearby Monon Trail offers miles of paved walking and biking trails, while Holliday Park and Broad Ripple Park provide peaceful green spaces just minutes from Rosslyn Retreat.
More Than Move-In Weekend
Visitors come to Butler University throughout the year for:
- Move-In Weekend
- Family Weekend
- Campus tours
- Butler athletics
- Hinkle Fieldhouse events
- Clowes Memorial Hall performances
- Graduation
- Alumni events
Rosslyn Retreat provides a comfortable home base for all of them.
Why Families Choose Rosslyn Retreat
Helping a student move into college is exciting—and exhausting.
After a full day of carrying boxes, assembling furniture, and saying goodbyes, many families appreciate returning to a quiet home where everyone can relax together, cook a meal, and spend one more evening together before heading home.
It’s one of the reasons so many guests choose a vacation rental over a traditional hotel.
Stay at Rosslyn Retreat
If you’re looking for a place to stay near Butler University, Rosslyn Retreat combines the convenience of being just minutes from campus with the comfort of staying in a quiet Broad Ripple neighborhood.
You’ll enjoy:
- Approximately 7–10 minutes to Butler University
- Private driveway parking
- Fully fenced backyard
- Three-bedroom home that sleeps up to six guests
- Fully equipped kitchen
- Dedicated coffee bar
- Stone gas fireplace
- Fast 1-Gig Wi-Fi
- Easy access to Broad Ripple restaurants, downtown Indianapolis, Marian University, Newfields, and the Monon Trail
Whether you’re visiting for one night or several days, Rosslyn Retreat offers a comfortable place to gather, recharge, and enjoy your time in Indianapolis.
