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Lovely vacation rental home, close to Warren Dunes, restaurants, antiques, fun!

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Enjoy your morning coffee on the deck after a great night's sleep
Comfy king bed in master
Skylights brighten the room!
Terrace/patio
Lounge on our deck off the master bedroom.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Sawyer, MI
  • Warren Dunes State Park
    ‪17 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

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

1st BR- Master Bedroom

1 King Bed and 1 Double Futon

2nd Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

3rd Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

4th Bedroom/All-Season Porch

1 Double Futon

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Half Bathroom

Toilet

Master Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Upstairs Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Lovely vacation rental home, close to Warren Dunes, restaurants, antiques, fun!

Linden House is nestled in the woods next to The Warren Dunes State Park. The home features 3 bedrooms upstairs. The Master bedroom has a private bath, one king bed, full futon, skylights, sundeck, in a beautiful forest setting. Bedroom 2 has a queen bed, desk, large closet space. Bedroom 3 has a queen bed, large closet, woodsy view. The queen bedrooms share 2nd full bath on second floor. First floor has comfy living space with wood-burning stove and pull-out couch. Our all-season porch houses the entertainment center, but can also double as a 4th bedroom with privacy. Linden House has a fully equipped kitchen with dining space for eight. Half bath on first floor. Relax in the screened porch off the kitchen or take your meals out there with seating for 8. It's the most popular room in the house! Our large yard features a pit and tire swing for the kids and charcoal grill. Welcome!


Activities:: Swimming at Warren Dunes or other great beaches in the area. Hiking at the Dunes, Grand Mere State Park, lots of other venues. Cross-country ski out the door to the park. Captain Mike's fun park is minutes from the cottage. Four great wineries are within 10 miles (Little Sonoma Valley). Fan-tas-tic biking on little-traveled country roads. Great restaurants, antique shops, outlet mall, casinos and Heston Steam Museum.. the list goes on.

Area:: Sawyer is between New Buffalo and St. Joe and close to other great towns, but only 90 minutes from Chicago. Close to Saugatauk and Holland. You can make an easy day trip to Notre Dame for football and back. Lots of options.

Property manager

Maggie

Languages

English, French

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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DOG FRIENDLY! HOTUB! WARREN DUNES

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
10.0 out of 10, (141 reviews)
DOG FRIENDLY! HOTUB! WARREN DUNES

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 26
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 1 total)
We need to agree to a pet first.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
We expect dishes to be cleaned and put away before you leave. Linen/towels are provided but should be cleaned per house instructions.

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Sawyer

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. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and skiing, and don't miss out on the ice skating and sledging.
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Sawyer, MI

What's nearby

  • Warren Dunes State Park - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Captain Mike's Fun Park - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Warren Dunes State Park Beach - 6 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Cherry Beach - 7 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Weko Park - 8 min drive - 7.5 km

Getting around

  • New Buffalo Station - 15 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 - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Lydia's Down Home Cooking - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Getaway Cubbie Bar - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lovely vacation rental home, close to Warren Dunes, restaurants, antiques, fun! pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at Lovely vacation rental home, close to Warren Dunes, restaurants, antiques, fun!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lovely vacation rental home, close to Warren Dunes, restaurants, antiques, fun!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lovely vacation rental home, close to Warren Dunes, restaurants, antiques, fun! located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Warren Dunes State Park and 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from Lake Michigan. Warren Dunes State Park Beach and Captain Mike's Fun Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 43 out of 51 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 51 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 51 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 51 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 51 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lukasz K., Chicago

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay and enjoy the beach
We had a nice relaxing time, the property had great amenities and location
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michele S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Summer Getaway
Great accommodations for a family. Near beaches, attractions, children's museums and trains. This home was very comfortable for a family adventure. We especially liked the screened-in porch for dinners and just to relax. Our pet cat also enjoyed the porch to watch the deer, chipmunks, and birds. It was a great trip.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A gem!
The house was perfect for us! 5 adults, 6 week old baby and our dog. Well equipped kitchen for cooking, great spaces so we could spread out - porch, deck, sunroom and yard. We could walk to Lake Michigan as well as a wine bar. We are already talking about going again! Thanks to the team who were so responsive- Donna Sue and her husband.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

William A.

Great time again! Thanks Maggie
Clean, great location.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Karla W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely place for a getaway!
We thoroughly enjoyed our time in Sawyer. The place was clean, and the screen porch was lovely! We could walk to Warren Dunes, which was a plus.
Stayed 12 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Warren Dunes
We had a wonderful time going to the beach and other local things, stayed a few extra days.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Allison G.

Relaxing Getaway
We only had a few days to spend with our friends and were so happy to see that such a beautiful house was ready and waiting for us! Very relaxing, great area recommendations, quick walk to the beach, and a lovely home all made for a very happy us. Thanks for such a great stay and experience!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2017

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Friends Retreat
Super comfortable home, in the woods with gorgeous trees & easy location to beach & town! Wonderful communication with check in process & availability for questions . Enjoyed the back porch for late night meals & card games !!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

David B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Great house
The house was spacious, especially the main bedroom suite. Plenty of room for 6 old folks!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

mike s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family bonding
Overall we were very satisfied with our stay. Walking distance to warren dunes park was nice. Also visited some local breweries and got some much needed beach time. Maggie was awesome to work with and we look forward to a return trip!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Joyce R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our Familys Favorite!
Favorite house in our favorite area. Its our 5th time at Linden House and wont be our last. Great porch, efficient kitchen, comfortable beds, and walking distance to beach. Well be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Close to dunes and beach
Lots of family space, great well stocked kitchen. Short walk to nice fruit market. All the beach toys, chairs and towels we needed. Plenty of shade, house stays cool. Convenient walk to dunes, 5 miles to a great beach. Our third year at this house, we’ll be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tamara V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location, lots of room and pass to local beach a huge bonus.
Beautiful quiet location. Master bedroom is amazing. Screened in porch was perfect and big. A huge plus. I will definitely be back. The pass to Waco Beach was a great bonus. A beautiful beach that is so easy to get in and out of and very peaceful.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Laura G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Family Get Away House
The house was just right for our Family Get-Away Weekend. Enough rooms for each family to have their own room. The walk to the beach each morning was perfect for the group to take the dog for a good walk. Spent time at breweries and wineries in the area. Also, spent some good family-time in the screened in porch.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Eileen J., St louis

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Wonderful
Great except disappointed with the picture showing the lake outside the back with a path to the lake, and that was not there. One reason we choose the place.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kim A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
True Michigan get-away
What a wonderful property and location this was. Easy walk to Warren Dunes. Found good pickleball play nearby. Home had everything, even for the 3 weeks we were there we didn't have to buy any paper products. AC worked fine when we needed it. Hosts very communicative whenever I had questions. Would absolutely go back there again.
Stayed 21 nights in Aug 2022
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Deb F.

Perfect getaway!
We wanted a quick getaway for my girlfriends 50th birthday, Maggie's house was just perfect! Four couples, beautiful fall weather, fire pit outside, awesome master bedroom ...the list goes on and on! It's a quick trip from Chicago, and less than a 10 minute walk to the beach, even in November!! Sure to be a place I will continue to enjoy over and over again! Thanks MAGGIE!!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Monica M., Chicago

Warren Dunes Treasure
What a wonderful stay we had in this lovely home within walking distance of the Lake Michigan dunes & beaches. We relaxed in the comforts this property afforded us, and the location allowed for an easy drive from the Chicago area. We enjoyed walking the beaches, building bonfires, and sitting on the porches while watching the seasons begin to change. Every detail in this home has been attended to with great care. Monica O'Callaghan
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Bruce S.

Linden House Review
Three of us rented the house initially for 5 weeks while we worked in the area. We then extended our stay and additional 10 days due to additional work. The owner was easy to deal when we were initially setting up the lease and also during the 10 day extension at the end of the job (we were day-to-day on the final date and she was flexible enough to understand that we did not know the exact end-date of our rental). In addition, the house was clean and had all of the amenities that we needed. I also dealt with the owner about the cable and WiFi on the first day and she had these resolved immediately. All-in-all a very positive experience and we plan on coming back.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Mary F.

Great for Sister's Weekend
This cottage was clean and roomy for our Sister's Weekend. Communication was great with the owner. Wi-Fi worked well. The kitchen is well stocked. The AC worked great. Plenty of bathrooms for four females! Only small drawback was we had to bring our own towels to use on our last night and had to wash the ones available at the cottage. (I was traveling beforehand and not coming from my own home and this may have been a problem since I only found out closer to our arrival date but was able to use my sister's.) However, this would not keep me from renting this cottage again as I did give it a 5-star rating. Enjoyed our time at this cute rental cottage.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Carolyn L., Evanston

Missing Bedroom, and Soap
How a host/owner handles challenges that arise during a guest stay factors into a fair review. When sink pipes disassembled, creating a messy flood and preventing use of the kitchen, our host did what she could to rectify the problem. What was far more disappointing was the utterly unusable futon in the uncomfortably cold uninsulated porch, which the host had proposed as a 4th bedroom. We managed, by pulling a stained mattress from a bedroom and placing it on the floor of the master. This wasn't an ideal solution for 65 year old women. If its a three bedroom cottage, let's call it that. Also, it would also have been nice to find a bar of soap in the showers, if not shampoo and conditioner. Instead, we used the hand liquid soap until we got to the store. Small, gracious elements make a big difference in an overall experience, and memory.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Mary Jo D., St. Charles, Mo

Perfect home for families
We loved the large yard which was perfect for games of catch and campfires with s'mores. We found the kitchen well stocked and plenty of room to cook large family dinners. The extra fridge in the garage really helped with the adult beverages. The screened in porch was great for eating and for sitting and reading the papering in the early morning when the deer came to visit outside the yard. This is very wood area and so nice and quiet. Flashlights at night are helpful for navigating to the beach or outside. I was concerned when we arrived and the a/c was not on. I did not need to worry because when it did get hot the window units did a great job. My only suggestion was to have a little step stool in the main bedroom to turn on the a/c since it is over the wardrobe. Next year I will not lug dish soap, paper towels and TP since the house was so well supplied. Move in ready just bring your food. If I must give a negative it was that the kitchen needed a sharper paring knife or a sharper. If this is my only negative I would say it was a great vacation home.

6/10 Okay

Joyce R.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Nice house, great neighorhood, misleading ad.
Ad says 4 bedrooms "sleeps 10" which is not true. It has 3 bedrooms and a den with pullout couch - for which there were no sheets, pillows or blankets. The blankets eventually found smelled bad. After leaving, we were accused of moving furniture around and leaving food "everywhere." This is simply not true. We totally emptied both refrigerators and left only that food already in the cabinet when we arrived. New appliances were great but no soap was provided for dishwasher. Guests should be told to bring their own. Finally, we were accused of staining the living room and hallway rug. We should have taken pictures upon our arrival to show that the stains were already there. Unfortunately, it was a "he said, she said" situation so i just paid the extra cleaning fee and consider it a lesson learned. One final thought - the accusations came after the host said she personally inspected the house on Sunday following our departure on FRIDAY! Thats 48 hours after we left. As they say in the legal profession, there was no chain of evidence linking my family to the "mess" we allegedly left. This is all moot. We will not be returning to the Linden House.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Ashley L.

Great location, few things though
This is a great location, but we had a few issues. Our stay ended up with not the greatest weather, rain the first 2 days. We did plan for this by bringing games. The provided movies were nice for the kids as well. However, the only tv is in the porch area with a rocking chair and laid flat futon. There was no good place to relax and watch tv after playing games all day. We found ants, everywhere. First in the kitchen. The host was in quick contact and offered to have someone come out (I declined). I tried to use ant traps, cleaned the counters frequently, and vacuumed, but the ants were always there. I thought it was the rain that might have brought them in, but after finding them upstairs in the master bathroom, on the porch (where the tv was), kitchen walls, kitchen ceiling and in the dishwasher, I think the ants have been there a long while prior to me. The owner had no knowledge of the ants and I just updated her as I found them. She gets kudos for responsiveness. I also hope the host changes her cleaning crew. Due to the ants, we cleaned the kitchen table, which was very dirty. There was a giant Daddy long leg in the downstairs bathroom closet. The kids actually enjoyed him. The upstairs master bathroom had a giant cob web in the shower as well. The cleaning is an easy fix, I hope the ants get under control though, and please get a futon that can sit up or do a pull out bed couch or add a tv in the living room.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Nancy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beach vacay happiness
Exactly as advertised. So great to be able to walk to Warren Dunes.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

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Hosted by Maggie

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English, French
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