The Dacha - a four minute walk to town and a quick drive to everything Harbor Country has to offer! Relax in a hot tub facing the woods, watch your kids play from the deck, enjoy coffee and sunrise on the front porch, have a glass of wine with friends on the screened-in back porch, roast s’mores at the fire pit, read quietly in one of our reading nooks.
We are committed to being as sustainable as possible; the Dacha is powered by 100% renewable energy, uses an electric stove, and will soon have a compost pile at the end of the yard, near the woods, for those interested in using it.
Property manager
Andrea Mikenas
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Amenities
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
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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 near the beach. 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. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing, and don't miss out on the sledging.
Sawyer, MI
What's nearby
Warren Dunes State Park - 6 min drive - 4.4 km
Captain Mike's Fun Park - 6 min drive - 7.9 km
Cherry Beach - 7 min drive - 6.1 km
Warren Dunes State Park Beach - 9 min drive - 5.7 km
Weko Park - 9 min drive - 9.4 km
Getting around
New Buffalo Station - 13 min drive
South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.) - 43 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 5 min drive
Journeyman Distillery - 13 min drive
Wolverine Gardens - 13 min drive
The Beach Bucket - 4 min drive
Lydia's Down Home Cooking - 6 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is The Dacha - Hot Tub, Family-Friendly pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 3 total).
What time is check-in at The Dacha - Hot Tub, Family-Friendly?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at The Dacha - Hot Tub, Family-Friendly?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is The Dacha - Hot Tub, Family-Friendly located?
This family-friendly Sawyer holiday home is located near the beach, within 3 mi (5 km) of Warren Dunes State Park and Lake Michigan. Captain Mike's Fun Park and Waikiki Jacks are also within 6 miles (10 km).
Reviews
10
Exceptional
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Our group of ladies enjoyed all this property and cute little town had to offer! The house is so cute and has everything you need for your stay! We enjoyed chatting in the screened in porch, a night in the hot tub, swinging from the tree, and the coffee station. It is nice walk into town for coffee or lunch at the brewery! Its close to the dunes, winery, and New Buffalo for shopping! I would recommend this property for families too! I hope to bring my kids back here!
Stayed at the Dacha with 3 generations of family ranging in age from one year old to 68 years old. House was well stocked with toys, games, kitchen items and very comfortable. Hot tub was amazing. Would highly recommend.
My family and I had an amazing stay! The house has absolutely anything and everything we needed, and more. It is clean, cute, and comfortable. It is within walking distance to Sawyer and on a quiet little street. We made special memories here that we will have with us forever.
We stayed at the Dacha with 3 adults and 4 kids. The house had everything we needed and then some. We loved the hot tub and the great back yard. It is super close to Warren Dunes which is where we spent a lot of our time. We would definitely come back again. Thanks so much!
We rent a different place in this area yearly and this is one of the few places we’d return to. We had 3 who stayed the whole week and others who came and went(a mixture of young adults and their benevolent parents;). Great location near “downtown “ Sawyer. Walking distance to coffee shop/groceries/brewpub. We cycled the 12 miles to New Buffalo and took country road cycle trips as well. Quick drive to beaches. The house is comfortable with a ton of nice touches-cute decor, tons of hooks to hang stuff after a day at the beach, and sleep sound machines in each bedroom. Kitchen well appointed with lots of coffee and bar equipment. Screen porch, hot tub, fire pit made it great for relaxing. We’ll be back!
We had a great time at The Dacha! House was just what we were looking for. There were so many cute little touches in the house that made it so welcoming, and plenty of games for the adults and kiddos alike!
Carla H.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
About the host
Hosted by Andrea Mikenas
I’ve daydreamed of traveling for as long as I can remember, and though I’ve had many adventures and still have many places I plan to travel to, my home away from home has always been Harbor Country in Michigan. My husband and I were able to make our dream of having our own place near the beach a reality in December of 2020 and, after extensive renovations, we’re looking forward to sharing our Dacha with other families who enjoy a peaceful getaway in the woods, a four minute walk to town, a short drive to the beach, hiking trails, and, of course, good food and drinks! We planned the Dacha as a place to enjoy with our extended family, friends, and guests to have a memorable time in a relaxing and easy to enjoy space that you’ll want to return to again and again.
Why they chose this property
The Dacha is on a quiet, dead end street surrounded by woods and across the train tracks from downtown Sawyer. A four minute walk from The Dacha, downtown Sawyer houses Greenbush Brewery, Sideyard, Section House event venue, Infusco coffee shop, the Sawyer Home and Garden Center, Susan's, and Sawyer Market. Warren Dunes, which features miles of beach and hiking trails, is a five minute drive away, as are many other restaurants, breweries, wineries, and means of entertainment for the whole family!
What makes this property unique
The Dacha is thoughtfully designed for relaxing with a large group and decorated with unique finds and local art.