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Screened porch overlooking private backyard yard

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Exceptional

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

Washer

Barbecue grill

Pet-friendly

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Explore the area

Sawyer, MI

Warren Dunes State Park5 min drive
Cherry Beach6 min drive
Warren Dunes State Park Beach7 min drive
Michigan City, IN (MGC-Michigan City Municipal)22 min drive

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10/10 Excellent

House is exactly as pictured. Fireplace was excellent, and we spent most of our weekend sitting in front of it and just ...

Marie K.

Jan 14, 2024

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bunk Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Charming home in the heart of Sawyer!

Once you turn down this private road lined with pine trees, you will feel like you're on vacation! This super cute home has two bedrooms, wood floors, stone fireplace, and a big, screened back porch overlooking a wooded backyard. On the lakeside of Red Arrow Road, the location is ideal for walking to Warren Dunes, a short drive to several nearby beautiful beaches and golf courses, bike trails, and visiting local breweries, restaurants and shops. Winter activities include scenic walks, cross country ski trails, exploring the unique shops along Red Arrow Highway, and sitting in front of the fireplace with a good book!

Stocked with everything you need for the beach, grilling, or chilling at the house with games and puzzles. In home WIFI allows for remote working if needed!

Additional amenities include gas grill, bikes, beach gear, TV, firewood, and full capacity washer/dryer.

Proximity to several points of interest, including:
Warren Dunes (20 min walk or 5 min drive)
Downtown Sawyer (1.2 miles)
New Buffalo (10 miles)
St Joe's (15 miles)
Notre Dame (35 miles)

NOTE: This house does not include 'sitting' rights at the nearby private beaches, but you can certainly walk on them. The Warren Dunes is walkable by beach or road, as well as accessible by car.

Property manager

Terry Thiese

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

2nd bedroom has sleeping room for 4 kids

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)

One pet preferred - but inquire about exceptions!

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No campers

No smoking

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Harbert

Located in Sawyer, this holiday home is 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 - 5 min drive
Cherry Beach - 6 min drive
Captain Mike's Fun Park - 6 min drive
Warren Dunes State Park Beach - 7 min drive
Weko Park - 9 min drive

Getting around

New Buffalo Station - 14 min drive
South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
‪Getaway Cubbie Bar - ‬8 min drive
‪Lydia's Down Home Cooking - ‬8 min drive
‪Journeyman Distillery - ‬13 min drive
‪Wolverine Gardens - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming home in the heart of Sawyer! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at Charming home in the heart of Sawyer!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming home in the heart of Sawyer!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Charming home in the heart of Sawyer! located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Lake Michigan, Warren Dunes State Park and Warren Dunes State Park Beach. Captain Mike's Fun Park and Cherry Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Katherine B.

23 June 2024

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

Family Reunion

This was my second time staying here. The house is absolutely perfect…clean, comfortable, and well equipped for every need. Can’t say enough about how great Terry is! Will definitely be coming back!

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lauren R.

30 May 2024

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

Perfect little beach cottage!

Place was as described/shown in pictures. The place was spotless, had everything you could ever need and is within walking distance to a private beach. It is a lovely house with gorgeous landscaping and has an amazing screened in porch. We especially appreciated the fact it was dog friendly and really enjoyed using the bikes. I would recommend this place to others and would stay here again in the future!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Devon B.

15 May 2024

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

Lovely Lovely Lovely!!!

Our stay was nothing short of wonderful. The rental property and location exceeded expectations and the host was extremely accommodating from start to finish. Definitely will be staying here again!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

David W.

9 May 2024

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

Lake Cottage

Totally as advertised. Very well maintained, quiet, appealing place. We had no problems with this very nice little house and we hope to return someday soon. May is a great month for the local beaches, we had them all to ourselves.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marie K.

14 Jan 2024

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

Excellent Quiet Retreat

House is exactly as pictured. Fireplace was excellent, and we spent most of our weekend sitting in front of it and just relaxing. Property owners were very communicative and helpful, and the house had everything we needed.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mariah V.

4 Jan 2024

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

Perfect for a winter weekend retreat

I wish we were back at this place sitting in front of the fire and going for walks. Terry was a great host and I’m hoping we can go back soon. I’m sure it would be even more wonderful in the summer in the screened in porch!

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

KAREN S.

28 Oct 2023

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

Visiting with my old friends

Love the sun room with light decorations. So cozy 🥰🍷. Beautiful trees around the house Excellent communication with the owner. ❤️

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brad A.

12 Oct 2023

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

Sawyer Retreat

My wife and I had an amazing time in Sawyer exploring the dunes and many restaurants, breweries, vineyards, etc in the area. Terry was an amazing host and even was kind enough to ship us a valuable item we forgot! Thanks Terry!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Toni P.

25 Sept 2023

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

Fall Stay

The house was great. Loved the screened in porch. The house was clean and comfortable. This was our second stay. We'll be back.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy W.

18 Sept 2023

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

Amazing visit

Once again this place was a perfect retreat. Had everything we needed while surrounded by nature.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joshua B.

28 July 2023

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

Great house

Wonderful little house, close to the beach. The screened in porch is wonderful. Can't wait to return!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emily & Layne D., Pacific Junction, IA

8 July 2023

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

Great stay

We had a great stay. The kids loved the sand dunes and playing at the beach. The house was well cared for, the screened in porch was a nice feature & the hosts communication and helpfulness/friendliness was great. Thank you!

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy R., Atlanta, GA

29 June 2023

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

Perfection Plus

Perfect cottage+perfect location+perfect hosts=an absolutely perfect week! This home is even more charming than pictures show, and yards are beautifully landscaped. Our dogs loved the walks down nearby lanes and to the beaches. Extended family stayed in nearby cottages, but ours was the best! No problems, but we knew Terry was readily available should we need her. This place deserves at least 10 Stars!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kate A.

11 June 2023

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

Perfect West Michigan cottage

We stayed at the cottage for Memorial Day weekend and it was perfect! Walking distance to Lake Michigan, quick drive to the state park and all the wineries. The cottage had everything you needed for your stay. We loved hanging out on the screened in porch! The host was fantastic with great recommendations for restaurants and beaches. The property was clean and beautiful! We can’t wait to go back!

Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cindi M., Fort Wayne

22 May 2023

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

Clean - cozy - comfortable retreat

This home offers a great location for visiting the area. The neighborhood is quiet for walking around, also shopping along the red arrow highway, Warren Dunes, and all the towns along Lake MI. The screened porch was a lovely place to relax at night and the mattress’s provided a great nights sleep. The owners are easy to reach and very accommodating. You won’t be disappointed in your stay.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin G.

28 Apr 2023

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

This cottage is a gem!

We were very pleased with everything about this cottage. Very clean, well decorated & landscaped, and seemed to have many of the little things you might need but forgot to bring. It was very chilly during our stay, and the fireplace made it good. And the firewood was included. We chose this cottage because it allowed us to bring our dog, and how close Warren Dunes SP is, which itself is dog friendly. Warren Dunes has amazing beaches and hiking over the dunes and through the wooded dunes areas.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Perry Y.

29 Mar 2023

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

Respite in the pines

Had another great stay. Place was clean, well-appointed, and cozy. Used the fireplace every night. Would stay here again.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly P.

4 Mar 2023

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

Hidden gem

We have been coming to this area for years. Terry’s home was a perfect match for us. She was very responsive and we felt extremely welcome. Thank you for sharing your hidden gem with us.

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nina A.

6 Sept 2022

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

Excellent

We’ve rented many cottages in the area and this is one of the best. It’s absolutely beautiful. Great location. Nice owners.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tony P., Lisle

5 Aug 2022

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

Perfect getaway!

House was exactly as advertised and hosts were exceptional! Our family of 4 had a wonderful week at this home. The screened-in porch was our favorite spot to hang out after an afternoon at one of many public beaches nearby. Thanks Terry and Paul for being such fantastic hosts!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jessica G.

29 July 2022

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

Perfect

The porch!!! This is a beautiful home in a perfect location. Well stocked with everything we needed. We will be back.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nancy R., Palos Heights, IL

24 July 2022

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

Perfect space for R&R!

Cute, comfortable, well maintained cottage. Well appointed with excellent hospitality from the host. We loved relaxing on the large screened in porch. Wouldn’t change a thing about this gem of a place😊

Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Charlie B.

18 July 2022

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

Cozy Home!

This house was great for our recent visit to SW Michigan. The house was very comfortable and the screened in porch was amazing! Terry was a great host and communication was very easy!

Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kristen G.

15 July 2022

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

Great place for a getaway!

I had a great experience renting this property. Terry was very nice and helpful with the logistics. The screened in porch is nice and spacious, providing a great opportunity to enjoy nature. I would defiantly recommend this to others, especially those looking to bring their canine companion :)

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022