Renovated, Bright, Private Designer Beach Cottage Close To Warren Dunes

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Entire home

Great room, smart tv, opens onto back deck & large backyard. Queen sleeper sofa

Large acre yard in back, very private, surrounded by mature Tulip Trees!

Well stocked Kitchen feat gas range, convection oven, DW, fridge, microwave

Cal king bedroom with Casper mattress. Small dresser & closet

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

9.6

Exceptional

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Outdoor space

Air conditioning

Check-in time

4:00 PM

Check-out time

11:00 AM

Explore the area

Sawyer, MI

Warren Dunes State Park19 min walk
Warren Dunes State Park Beach5 min drive
Weko Park8 min drive
Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.)108 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Living Room

1 Double Futon

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Nestled on a very quiet street, our beautiful cottage sleeps 8 comfortably. Surrounded by mature trees and on an acre of land, bring your family to enjoy warm days at the beach and evenings by the fire pit. We're situated 2 miles from downtown Sawyer, a great place to visit local breweries, the Sawyer Garden Center and great food. Our property features berry bushes for picking and usually an evening visit by the local turkeys. Central to everything Harbor County has to offer, come stay at our updated beautiful home.

Property manager

Carla

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Sawyer

Located in Sawyer, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Warren Dunes State Park. Captain Mike's Fun Park and Waikiki Jacks are also worth visiting.

Sawyer, MI

What's nearby

Warren Dunes State Park - 19 min walk
Captain Mike's Fun Park - 5 min drive
Warren Dunes State Park Beach - 5 min drive
Cherry Beach - 8 min drive
Weko Park - 8 min drive

Getting around

New Buffalo Station - 15 min drive
South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
‪Baroda Party Store - ‬13 min drive
‪Getaway Cubbie Bar - ‬7 min drive
‪Lydia's Down Home Cooking - ‬6 min drive
‪Wolverine Gardens - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Renovated, Bright, Private Designer Beach Cottage Close To Warren Dunes pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Renovated, Bright, Private Designer Beach Cottage Close To Warren Dunes?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Renovated, Bright, Private Designer Beach Cottage Close To Warren Dunes?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Renovated, Bright, Private Designer Beach Cottage Close To Warren Dunes located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Warren Dunes State Park and 1.8 mi (3 km) from Lake Michigan. Warren Dunes State Park Beach and Captain Mike's Fun Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Kathy M.

25 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fun Family Time

Great location, private, excellent communication/responsiveness, comfortable, welcoming, and attractive mix of cozy and modern. Loved having the big table to gather around and close access to the beach. Enjoyed the Sawyer Garden Center and the recommendation of Black Currant Bakehouse for our celebratory cake -- delicious! Thank you, Carla & Andrew!

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria M.

14 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Loved the decor

The house was so cozy and we loved the style of it! Had everything we could've needed! Was close to Warren Dunes. Would stay there again!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria P K.

31 Jan 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful cabin!

Carla’s place was perfect for our friend weekend getaway. The cottage is beautiful, clean, and well appointed with everything we needed. Highly recommend!

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Devon B.

8 Jan 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Visiting Family

The home overall was clean and comfy. Quiet neighborhood with lots of outdoor space and enough space inside for family/friends. Decorated well with lots of extra amenities. Would definitely stay again!

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle P.

7 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We loved it!!

Came up for a girls weekend and we absolutely LOVED the house! The bathrooms are gorgeous and we had everything we needed. We had a great time catching up in such a BEAUTIFUL SPACE! We also adored the record collection! :)

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen G.

23 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quaint cottage on quiet street, near beach

Such a great cottage! Ample space for 5 adults & 2 dogs. We enjoyed the deck (west facing), fire pit, ping pong table in garage, the digital vinyl record player & records. There was plenty of utensils & cooking supplies too. Warren Dunes was <1 mile away & the local vineyards were a short distance. Can’t wait to come back again

Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott W., Chicago, USA

2 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Annual Family Tradition

Our 4th year staying at the property and it's just as fun as the first. Terrific location provides a sense of calm even while being close to all the great local attractions. Property is clean, well appointed, and communication is always great.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen P.

2 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location and well appointed home.

We went for a short family vacation with our two pups. Great home. Lots of natural light. Big yard and lead for the dogs. Quiet area within walking distance of Warren dunes. Owner was very responsive to all our questions.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Becca H.

13 Apr 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy home away from home

My family and I wanted to get away and just enjoy some time together and this was the perfect place! The house was perfect, the yard was wonderful for the kids to roam and for us to enjoy the sunshine. It was nice neighborhood, and with it being a dead end road, we didn’t have to worry all that much about traffic. This will be a vacation we will be able to talk about for a long time and the memories are endless. Carla was quick to reply when messaged and she made sure any questions were answered!

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michele Y.

14 Jan 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfortable retro feel home that allows pets!

Everything about our stay was excellent. We loved the decor, retro games and turntable with 70s and 80s records. The beds were comfortable and the living area was cozy with the fireplace. Having two bathrooms available to get ready for our son’s wedding was a huge plus. The bathroom off of the master bedroom has a great shower and the other one has a jet tub. Our dogs also enjoyed it :) We would definitely stay again!

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

4/10 Poor

Sandy R.

28 Nov 2022

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Carla was not responsive

Don't know bc was unable to rent.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Catherine D.

15 Sept 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely Cottage

Well appointed cottage centrally located. Comfortable bedding, nice deck. Deer wandering in and out of yard. Close to Lake Michigan and Farmers Markets.

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Diane H., Chicago, IL

3 Sept 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sawyer Get Away with our dog

We loved Carla’s sweet cottage! Great location, wonderful large yard, nice large deck. Beautiful bathrooms, very comfortable beds and sweet touches throughout the home. Carl is a great host and we will definitely be back. Also, our dog had the time of his life! We all enjoyed Warren Dunes as well as close by nature preserves. Highly recommend this cottage!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gerald R.

20 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Pleasant family getaway

Welcoming, roomy, attractive, well maintained home is convenient to all local activities. Lends itself to a family gathering for all ages.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

karen w., St. Louis MO

6 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We really enjoyed this rental

The house so perfect for our family. It was larger than it looked in the photos with a beautiful large yard. And very close to Warren Dunes. House was clean, very well stocked and so homey! We were very comfortable and had no issues with anything. Beds were very comfy and kitchen had everything we needed. Everything was great and we would for sure rent again!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrea R.

23 July 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect vacation home!

My husband, teen daughter, and our dog vacationed in this updated and modern home over the July 4th week. The home was clean, beautifully decorated, and 5 minutes away from Warren Dunes. We are beach people, so we visited different beaches in the area. Our favorite beach was Weko Beach which was a 10 minute drive north. We dined out on most nights in New Buffalo which is a 15 minute drive south of Sawyer. Our favorite restaurants were Bentwood Tavern, The Stray Dog, and Brewster’s Italian Cafe. I would definitely recommend this home to anyone who appreciates a clean aesthetically pleasing home away from home!!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarah H., Kansas City

7 July 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful home and fabulous location

We loved our stay and were sad to leave! The house itself was clean, well-maintained, and spacious. You could tell the owners put a lot of thought into decorating each room. The deck was the perfect place to enjoy a cup of coffee each morning and the kids had so much fun running around the huge backyard. We appreciated the large supply of bath towels, kitchen utensils, and even entertainment (cards & board games). The house is just a few minutes away from an incredible ice cream shop, farmers market, and of course, Warren Dunes State Park. We hope to return in the future!

Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2022

4/10 Poor

Narendran J.

25 June 2022

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Cleanliness

Cozy property close to Warren dunes beach

This is our first time renting a vacation home anywhere. We loved the photos of the property and they were exactly the same in person. Since this house is located very close to the Warren dunes state park, it took less than 5 minutes to get there. The nearest big grocery store is Meijer’s which is located in Bridgman (15 minutes away). The decor and furnishings were very good, kitchen was well stocked with all pots and pans, condiments, silverware and plates and bowls. There were plenty of bath towels and we were able to make good use of the washer & dryer everyday for towels and our clothes. Though the rooms were small, they had king sized beds in two rooms and a queen in the third. The bathrooms were good sized with plenty of natural light coming through the windows and skylight. The yard is pretty big with many trees providing good shade during the day and ample space to park multiple vehicles in the garage pad. Though this house is great, there were a few pain points for us with this house. 1. The biggest one being the cleaning which was a big disappointment. There was a lot of pet hair on the floors, dining chairs (fabric), bed pillows and everywhere. I’m not saying pets shouldn’t be allowed but since all guests are charged for cleaning, this should be cleaned before the next guest checks-in. We had to cover the dining chairs and bed pillows with bath towels to prevent the dog hair from sticking to our clothes. The floors were full of pet hair as well and I eventually vacuumed the whole house which took only 20 minutes but got rid of all the hair; this tells me the floors were not even cleaned by the cleaner. 2. The front door locks didn’t work properly; though we didn’t use them during our stay, we had a hard time getting that door to lock and had to use the chain to prevent it from opening from the outside. 3. Not a pain point, but since the house is very old, the wood siding in the exterior is pretty old and has holes from carpenter bees. The cleanliness issue was communicated to the owner/host who offered to have the cleaners come back, but it was a bit too late as all the basic cleaning should be done before guests arrive, not after they check-in. Overall, we loved staying here; had the house been cleaned, I would’ve given it a five star rating.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shauna W.

23 June 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Always a pleasure!

Carla’s house is always clean and tidy and so welcoming, with lots of thoughtful touches. We return year after year! ❤️

Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrew B.

14 June 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sunny Stay

I've been renting houses in Berrien County through VRBO and other sites for about ten years and this was the best rental so far.

Stayed 13 nights in May 2022

6/10 Okay

Bettie M.

9 Apr 2022

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Cleanliness

Great Location and Nice Home But...

I really hate to rate this property down because it really is a cute home, the yard is great and the location is perfect. The owner was easy to communicate with. The house however, wasn't clean. I called the owner and she came by on my 2nd day to do some cleaning, but seeing that all properties charge a cleaning fee, it makes no sense that a property could be this bad. If it'd been clean, I would possibly give it a 5, but a 4 for sure. It's obvious that this house hasn't been thoroughly cleaned in a very long time.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Caitlyn M.

10 Sept 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A cozy and comfortable house with nice decor.

Our family of 6 adults, 2 kids and one infant stayed here! It was a little tight, but we didn't mind! Everyone had a bed. Lovely decor. Pretty much everything we needed was there! Nice bathrooms and stocked kitchen. Plenty of things to do near property. Loved all the plants in the living room and attention to detail.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

16 Aug 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Love this modern house

We really enjoyed our stay. The second night we were there, we experienced a storm and lost power for 35 hours. The owners were very responsive and we got through it! Had a great time and drove around to other places to hang. The beaches were nice as well. Enjoyed our stay very much!

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Becky P.

9 Aug 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic vacation getaway!

Our family had a wonderful time and absolutely loved the rental! The house was clean, well stocked, and very comfortable. The house had everything we could need and Carla was very responsive while planning our trip. The yard was so lovely and we had a fun time by the fire pit and playing croquet and ping pong. We also really enjoyed the jacuzzi tub! We hope to return very soon!

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Gayle M., Dayton, Ohio

25 July 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful place

This was a great place to stay. We stayed there for a week in July with 4 adults. Had enough room that we weren't on top of each other. Nice backyard with fire pit. Easy to get to Warren Dunes park and beach. Easy walk to fruit stand and ice cream place. This place was stocked with everything you could need; spices, pots and pans, condiments, paper goods, soaps, etc. Gas grill worked fine. Probably one of the best VRBO places I have stayed at.

Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2021

About the host

Hosted by Carla

Hello! My husband Andrew and I purchased this property and renovated it to welcome guests. It's an amazing place to unwind, connect with family and friends and enjoy the best of what Harbor County has to offer!

Why they chose this property

We bought this property because it has a great kitchen that we opened up to the living room/great room. Sitting at the breakfast bar banquet, you are in the heart of the home and we love how you can interact with everyone in the family.