(2025 Open!) Historic Lakefront Home with 100 Feet of Private Beach!

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Lake Views From Almost Every Window In House!

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Excellent

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 80.1 sq m

Popular amenities

Dryer
Washer
Fireplace
Barbecue grill
Parking available
Kitchen

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Sawyer, MI

Warren Dunes State Park
‪5 min drive‬
Warren Dunes State Park Beach
‪7 min drive‬
Weko Park
‪10 min drive‬
Michigan City, IN (MGC-Michigan City Municipal)
‪25 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

About this property

4 bedrooms, 3 Baths, Sleeps 8

Located in Tower Hill, one of the best kept secrets in Harbor Country stands the former lakefront home of poet Carl Sandburg! Almost 100 feet of exclusive private beach in your backyard (70 steps from house)! Your family will love this charming home rich in history and also rich with all the amenities you would expect in a quality rental.

This includes internet, cable, gas grill, washer/dryer, central heat/air, lake views, and more. One of the best bargains in the area for folks that want lakefront but do not want to pay lakefront prices!

**All Guests required to sign our Guest Occupancy Agreement as well. Minimum age of 25 years old to rent.

**Maximum three car parking

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Bluefish Vacation Rentals

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English

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House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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

About the area

Sawyer

Located in Sawyer, this cottage 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 - 2.4 km
Captain Mike's Fun Park - 6 min drive - 4.2 km
Warren Dunes State Park Beach - 7 min drive - 3.7 km
Cherry Beach - 9 min drive - 6.5 km
Weko Park - 10 min drive - 8.5 km

Getting around

New Buffalo Station - 16 min drive
South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
‪Wolverine Gardens - ‬15 min drive
‪The Beach Bucket - ‬3 min drive
‪Lydia's Down Home Cooking - ‬8 min drive
‪Getaway Cubbie Bar - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is (2025 Open!) Historic Lakefront Home with 100 Feet of Private Beach! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at (2025 Open!) Historic Lakefront Home with 100 Feet of Private Beach!?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at (2025 Open!) Historic Lakefront Home with 100 Feet of Private Beach!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is (2025 Open!) Historic Lakefront Home with 100 Feet of Private Beach! located?

Situated on a lake, this cottage is within 3 miles (5 km) of Lake Michigan, Warren Dunes State Park and Warren Dunes State Park Beach. Captain Mike's Fun Park is 2.6 mi (4.2 km) away.

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8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

gary c.

18 Sept 2019

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

Carls Cottage on Lake Michigan

Cool house with eclectic furnishings and art. Fantastic location right on Lake Michigan next to Warren Dunes. Only reason I didn't rate it five stars is poor water pressure in kitchen and master bath.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

John M.

5 Sept 2018

Enjoyed the cottage! Very clean! Loved the view and the screen porch! Beautiful beach!

The path down to the beach is why I didn’t give 5 stars. Uneven and sharp edges on a lot of the path stones. Furniture needs updating but it’s a really nice place! Had a great time!!!

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Nevin P.

26 Sept 2019

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

great stay at the beach

My family got together here to celebrate my mother's 80th birthday, and the property was perfect for 8 of us (one family of 4 and 2 couples). We found the cottage really charming and enjoyed the open floorplan and the vintage midcentury feel in the main area of the home...not to mention the view of the woods and the lake through the huge wall of windows and the wide deck outside. It was easy for all of us to spend time together without feeling cramped. The arrangement of the bedrooms gave each group in our party separate accomodations to retreat to and separate bathrooms that worked very well for us. The property sits on a great stretch of shoreline with a short-ish trail to the beach. We lucked out with some warm late September weather and spent lots of time at the shore with the kids. Would definitely stay again.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

6/10 Okay

Ruth K.

16 July 2024

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Cleanliness

Great location

The location was wonderful; however, the house was not well kept and had tons of spiders, spider webs, moths, silverfish, dust, mouse pouches and bug traps everywhere. Mold in the shower. Mouse droppings in the closet. Really old and frankly gross finishes. Different strokes for different folks but unless the house undergoes a complete clean out, I cannot recommend it. It was not comfortable to stay in bc of the condition. Very disappointing. The agency said they are addressing it so hopefully it is improved for future guests.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

kira n.

3 Oct 2018

The perfect Lake Michigan home for any occasion.

Sitting on the balcony or screened in sun porch listening to the waves was so soothing. The house takes you back in time a bit but all the modern conveniences are there. Great mattresses, nice linens, (could use some new pillows) stainless steel appliances, well stocked kitchen, expanding dining table, ample seating inside and out, all with an incredible view of the lake or the corner fireplace. Bedrooms are large, finished basement allows for additional space for kids, teenagers who want to get way or just a separate area to relax and the water pressure was fantastic. The path to the lake was well groomed, the walk down was a slow decline, it was lined with stones and so close to the dunes. A lot to do in the area but we barely left the home. Carl's Cottage was nothing short of wonderful! Thank you

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Allison B.

18 Sept 2020

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful location

We enjoyed our stay at Carl's Cottage! The private beach front is lovely, accessible by a short walk through the woods and down a short (less than 10) set of steps. The linens are fabulous, wonderful pillows, mattresses are firm by not uncomfortable. Plenty of space for our family of 5 to spread out. There are no pantry items (spices etc) provided most likely due to covid-19. The home was spotless, I only rated the cleanliness a 3 because we experienced an overpowering odor upon arriving that belonged to a dead chipmunk behind the washing machine in the laundry room. After that was removed, the odor cleared quickly. Hopefully, housekeeping will be checking for this prior to other guests arrivals :). Communication with the property manager was responsive and prompt. I highly recommend this property!!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kristin Z.

22 Sept 2020

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

Lovely Esacape

A lovely Fall escape in Harbor Country. This property is so relaxing! Even though the weather was cool, there was plenty to do. And the best shops, restaurants and markets are all within a short drive. I highly recommend.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Schuyler O.

7 Sept 2020

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

The gem of Southwest Michigan

This beautiful property is an absolute oasis. We enjoyed the private beach frontage with an easy walk out. Most of our time was spent at the beach or walking over to the dunes since Warren Dunes State Park is right next door (literally!). At the house, the back porch has a beautiful view of the Lake, which is framed almost artistically by gorgeous trees. Everything was stocked beyond our expectations. The home was super clean and the extra effort to follow COVID cleaning guidelines was fabulous. You and your family will absolutely enjoy this. We had our 3-year-old and 1-year-old with us and they LOVED it.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Brittney D.

2 Sept 2020

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

Beautiful and secluded

Such a beautiful home with everything you need. Grill, coffee machine, ample amount of bowls and other serve ware. The private beach is a huge plus and there is the cutest fruit stand off the highway nearby!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

lenora b.

28 Oct 2019

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

It was just as advertised. We had a large group and it was comfortable and accomodating.

Great management company... responsive and efficient. Had a great time.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Sandra S.

27 Sept 2018

The property was nice but hard to find. I would recommend better signage off the road

This was our annual girls weekend, we had a good time and loved the home and access to the beach. I would recommend fixing the lock on the screen door from the screen porch. Also, the key to the house was a little hard to open and close and there was a musty smell in the home as well. We were not aware of the spiral staircase in the lower level which would have been impossible for one of our friends to maneuver. However, the side door worked well for entry and exit. The back porch was great for viewing and conversation and the fire place worked great. All in all a nice home in the woods with access to the beach. Thank you for a lovely stay.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2018

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Kathie K.

17 Sept 2017

Very charming and historic

Clean bathrooms and kitchen but do need to put a railing on the stairs going up to the front door- all the way up as it is difficult for anyone who is not real steady on their feet. Would be nice if some of the brush could be removed so the sunset is really viewable.- very nice over all.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

4/10 Poor

Harriet H.

6 Sept 2017

Great view and location, but smells of mold.

Great location and access o the lake. Every room smelled of mold.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

7 Aug 2017

Lovely home

We enjoyed our stay and found the Sandburg cottage to be a perfect place to get away for a week.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Anessia R.

15 July 2017

Great house in great location. Everything was perfect!

My family can't wait to return for more fun times and memories.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017

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4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

3 bathrooms

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Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

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