Sawyer Home close to the Warren Dunes with a screened in porch, and heated pool!

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Welcome to Rosie’s Cottage in Sawyer, MI, on the lake side of the Red Arrow

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3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10213.7 sq m

Popular amenities

Dryer
Washer
Pet-friendly
Barbecue grill
Fireplace

Explore the area

Sawyer, MI

Warren Dunes State Park
‪20 min walk‬
Warren Dunes State Park Beach
‪6 min drive‬
Cherry Beach
‪7 min drive‬
Michigan City, IN (MGC-Michigan City Municipal)
‪23 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom1

1 Queen Bed

bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Downstairs area

4 Single Beds and 2 Double Futons

2 bathrooms

Downstairs bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Main floor bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

Dining area

About this property

This home is located on the lake-side of the Red Arrow Highway. The property is a 15-minute walk to the Warren Dunes beach. Or you can drive there which will only take 3-5 minutes (we are that close). There is a path you can walk from our property which lead you right into the dunes (we provide a map).
When you walk in you are greeted by a nice screened in porch for your enjoyment. Upstairs is a large kitchen, stocked with essentials, dishwasher, whatever you need to make wonderful meals. We have a dining area and a cozy living room space. There are 3 bedrooms upstairs with queen sized beds in each of them. There is a full recently renovated bathroom upstairs with shower/tub and a double sink.

Downstairs, we have our large family room space with 2 sofas which convert into full size beds. For the kids and adults there are two twin beds and each has a twin sized trundle bed. We have setup a television downstairs with dvds for the kids, and have a game room stocked with games to play.

Surprise, there is a second kitchen downstairs leading to the back patio and pool. With two kitchens, this home can handle any cooking needs for any large gatherings. Please note pool is now CLOSED for the season. It will reopen May 23rd, 2025.

Outside there is a fire-pit with seating to relax and enjoy comfortable Michigan nights. The property is very close to the Red Arrow Highway so you can explore the many attractions of the area.

If you are looking for an escape from your home and are looking for a comfortable quiet stay in Michigan's Harbor county, please check out Rosie's Cottage!

Property manager

NIles Townsend

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Languages

English

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Kids play area and game room, family ready

Events

No events allowed

This is a quiet area for relaxing vacationers.

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)

We allow pets but it depends on size and number

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

Note from host: This is a quiet area for relaxing vacationers.

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

Sawyer is home to this cottage. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Warren Dunes State Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Captain Mike's Fun Park and Waikiki Jacks. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as swimming and other activities like winery tours.

Sawyer, MI

What's nearby

Warren Dunes State Park - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
Captain Mike's Fun Park - 5 min drive - 3.9 km
Warren Dunes State Park Beach - 6 min drive - 3.2 km
Cherry Beach - 7 min drive - 6.1 km
Weko Park - 8 min drive - 7.9 km

Getting around

New Buffalo Station - 14 min drive
South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
‪Wolverine Gardens - ‬13 min drive
‪The Beach Bucket - ‬12 min walk
‪Lydia's Down Home Cooking - ‬7 min drive
‪Getaway Cubbie Bar - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Sawyer Home close to the Warren Dunes with a screened in porch, and heated pool! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Sawyer Home close to the Warren Dunes with a screened in porch, and heated pool! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Sawyer Home close to the Warren Dunes with a screened in porch, and heated pool!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sawyer Home close to the Warren Dunes with a screened in porch, and heated pool!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Sawyer Home close to the Warren Dunes with a screened in porch, and heated pool! located?

This family-friendly Sawyer cottage is within 2 mi (3 km) of Warren Dunes State Park and Lake Michigan. Captain Mike's Fun Park and Warren Dunes State Park Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Liam M.

4 Jan 2025

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

Michigan Christmas

All of gathered here for a Michigan Christmas. It was a perfect place with plenty of space and nice amenities.

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenny S.

11 Nov 2024

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

Perfect getaway!

We greatly enjoyed our stay! The house was convenient to everything, clean, comfortable, and well stocked. The hosts were extremely responsive. It was one of our best VRBO experiences. Thank you!

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ignasi P.

1 Nov 2024

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

Highly recommended

A+

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda S.

4 Sept 2024

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

Fantastic Family Vaca

The house is beautiful. Just about any thing you need for day to day living was made available. We didn’t want to go out. We cooked every night, not wanting to go to a restaurant. It was a wonderful family experience. The memories will last forever.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judy L.

3 Sept 2024

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

End the of summer fun

Enjoyed the cottage. Was very well stocked with supplies. Pool was very nice. The beach was 5 minutes away

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

9 Aug 2024

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

Fabulous

This is the second time we've stayed at Rosie's Cottage. Nile's (owner) is very easy to work with and answers questions promptly. The property itself is wonderful with the pool, the privacy, the convenient location, the quiet neighborhood, and all the nearby attractions and beaches.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda S.

25 July 2024

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

Great rental for families!

I would like to say as little as possible, in order to keep this gem to ourselves, haha. Everything was perfect for our family of 5, kids 13, 11 and 7 were all able to be entertained and to find space away from the others when needed :) Location was great for Weko beach, our favorite since no stairs and real bathrooms. I'll gladly pay the $15 pkg for a day of beach conveniences! But back to the house - stocked with everything you need, LOTS of bath and beach towels, all the kitchen things, even foil and saran wrap - which seems weird to mention until you've had a couple of no frills rentals. Pool was a nice distraction and around 6 ft deep at most, so made it easier for our youngest swimmer to still tool around. Lots of pool toys outisde, and plastic dishes/glasses in the downstairs kitchen for outside. Garage has all your baby and beach items, really I can't think of anything that wasn't available! Basement was refreshingly not oogy (iykyk),and the bathroom down there has been nicely updated. 5 stars for sure! Just don't reserve our week next year :)

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alex G.

20 June 2024

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

Great stay in Sawyer

Had a great long weekend, able to visit the Dunes beach and a really nice park/playground just up i94.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debra H.

17 Dec 2023

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

Lovely cottage

Very well appointed. They have thought of everything. Our family and two mini goldendoodles had a lovely times.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie Z.

12 Sept 2023

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

A great long weekend

Extremely clean, updated home. Kitchen was very well stocked. I contacted the owner a few times with questions, and was answered immediately. We lucked-out with perfect, sunny weather, so spent our time at the pool. The screened-in front porch was our favorite place to gather.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Colleen S.

27 Aug 2023

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

August 2023

Sawyer and neighboring towns are wonderful. The house is perfectly set up for a multi-family vacation. The house provided activities to keep the kids busy when they weren’t in the pool. Highly recommend!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen B., Valparaiso, Indiana

21 Aug 2023

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

Well stocked home!

This property has everything you need for a great stay - and that’s coming from 5 rather picky “mature” females. This is probably the most well stocked kitchen we have ever had, and there are tons of towels and blankets. They even have shampoo, conditioner and body wash. The house is a good setup, and we practically lived outside in the nice and clean pool area. If there’s one thing I would consider changing, it would be the ladder getting into the pool - it’s kind of wobbly. The host is amazingly responsive. You really can’t go wrong with this rental.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason C.

31 July 2023

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

Peaceful

We had a great stay at Rosie’s cottage. It was a perfect location. The house had ample room and the pool was ideal for the mid summer heat!

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Meghan G.

27 July 2023

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

A wonderful stay!

This is the 2nd time we have stayed at Niles' home! It is in a great location and the house comes with everything you might need. It's really nice to be close to Lake Michigan, but also have access to a heated pool. If you need anything, Niles is great with communication! We look forward to staying here again!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathy M.

27 July 2023

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

A Great Family Stay

Very clean; pool was awesome. Loved walking to the Warren Dunes. Overall, a great time was had by all.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sara F.

27 July 2023

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Great stay!

We had a good visit!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shelley B.

20 July 2023

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

Lovely cottage

Beautiful setting, great kitchen and living area. Screened in front porch was wonderful

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

jami d.

7 July 2023

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

Great house!

We had a wonderful time at this property. Everything you need is there (tp, paper towels, shampoo/conditioner). Tons of fun in the pool and short walk to the dunes!

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Roy C.

13 June 2023

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

Wonderful house - great pool!

We were 6 adults and 3 children. We thoroughly enjoyed the house and pool. The house was very well equipped with anything needed. Although we intended to visit the nearby Dunes, we so enjoyed the pool area that we never left the house for other activities.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Janelle H., Batesville

19 Mar 2023

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

Nice & Convenient

We enjoyed staying at this house and think it would be even more fun in the summer months with Warren Dunes being super close and being able to use the pool and fire pit. It was still an awesome house to stay at and make memories with our family that we don’t see often.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian G.

12 Dec 2022

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

Friends Time

Great house for 3 couples and kids

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

patrice v.

26 Aug 2022

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

Family get together

This is a well appointed/supplied property. Three upstairs bedrooms are very nice. Sleeping arrangements in basement are good but by nature of it's location a bit dark/cool/damp. Pool was a nice addition but we spent most of the time at the beach.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chris L.

15 Aug 2022

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

Wonderful Stay

This is our second time renting this house and this experience was just as good as the last one. Everything is clean and well maintained. Niles is very responsive and helpful. The pool is a great option for when the lake is too cold or the currents too rough. Our kids love that they can take over the whole lower level. The house is well stocked with basics (which some rentals can be stingy on) as well as some really nice to haves like shampoo, conditioner, beach towels, etc. It's just such a great spot so close to Warren Dunes, Greenbush, Sawyer Market, Captain Mikes, etc. We never had to go more than a few miles the whole week we were there. I'm sure we'll be back again!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan B.

4 Aug 2022

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

Great stay

We loved the pool, comfortable furniture and well stocked kitchen. The walk to the Warren Dunes was farther than expected but Cherry Beach was a great find.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Meghan G.

20 July 2022

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

A wonderful stay!

We had a fantastic time staying at Rosie’s Cottage. The house is exactly as described and has so much to offer. The layout and space was especially great for us because we had two different families staying and we each had our own level of the house. The house has everything you need to enjoy a relaxing time away from home. The neighborhood is quiet and within walking distance to Lake Michigan. Another plus is that the owner is super responsive and immediately responded to any needs we had. If you’re looking for a wonderful place to stay close to the lake, I highly recommend this property!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by NIles Townsend

I have been hosting a property for guests since 2015. This is our second property, our vacation home that we fell in love with. I strive to provide hosts with a property that they can treat like it was their own, but enjoy it for a memorable vacation. I am eager to answer any questions or help out guests with any possible needs. I strive to make sure you want to come back to stay with us again by providing an accurate listing so guest feel they made the right choice by staying at our home.

Why they chose this property

We are a family of five that live in the Chicago area. We have family ties to Michigan and have been visiting the towns of Southwest Michigan for many years. This home in Sawyer simply had everything and more that we were looking for. Enough space for our family and guests, a comfortable neighborhood that provided a sense of nature and privacy, and a location that enables our family to travel all over the area. This property is the perfect home for our family to host people and have a wonderful time enjoying the area. Since I have been enjoying hosting our coachhouse in the Chicagoland area, we want to do the same with our home in Sawyer.

What makes this property unique

We just love the vibe and feel of the some. It has space, but also the feel of a cottage in the woods. We love relaxing on the front porch and of course relaxing in the pool. It just offers us so much, to be able to swim in a heated pool, and yet be with nature and the woods just led us to fall in love with it.
We have professional cleaners cleaning our cottage for all guests. They use anti-bacterial cleaning supplies and make sure our cottage is CLEAN and setup for all guests.

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3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

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bedroom 2

bedroom 3

Downstairs area

2 bathrooms

Downstairs bathroom

Main floor bathroom

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