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1 mile to beach! Bright, Private Designer Beach Cottage Close To Warren Dunes

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Great room, smart tv, opens onto back deck & large backyard. Queen sleeper sofa
Large acre yard in back, very private, surrounded by mature Tulip Trees!
Well stocked Kitchen feat gas range, convection oven, DW, fridge, microwave
Dining
Cal king bedroom with Casper mattress. Small dresser & closet

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Sawyer, MI
  • Warren Dunes State Park
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Warren Dunes State Park Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Weko Park
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.)
    ‪48 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Living Room

1 Double Futon

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

1 mile to beach! Bright, Private Designer Beach Cottage Close To Warren Dunes

Nestled on a very quiet street, our beautiful cottage sleeps 8 comfortably. Surrounded by mature trees and on an acre of land, bring your family to enjoy warm days at the beach and evenings by the fire pit. We're situated 2 miles from downtown Sawyer, a great place to visit local breweries, the Sawyer Garden Center and great food. Our property features berry bushes for picking and usually an evening visit by the local turkeys. Central to everything Harbor County has to offer, come stay at our updated beautiful home.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 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 (limit 2 total)
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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
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 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.
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Sawyer, MI

What's nearby

  • Warren Dunes State Park - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Captain Mike's Fun Park - 3 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Waikiki Jacks - 5 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Warren Dunes State Park Beach - 6 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Weko Park - 7 min drive - 8.1 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
  • ‪Molly's Corner - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Biggby Coffee - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Infusco Roasters - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Getaway Bar & Grill - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 1 mile to beach! Bright, Private Designer Beach Cottage Close To Warren Dunes pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at 1 mile to beach! Bright, Private Designer Beach Cottage Close To Warren Dunes?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 1 mile to beach! Bright, Private Designer Beach Cottage Close To Warren Dunes?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 1 mile to beach! Bright, Private Designer Beach Cottage Close To Warren Dunes located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Warren Dunes State Park and 1.8 mi (3 km) from Lake Michigan. Warren Dunes State Park Beach and Captain Mike's Fun Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 58 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 58 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 58 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mindy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had one dog and five adults. VERY comfortable. Close to Warren Dunes. Loved the yard and fire pit Great spot
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kat G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great communication once we arrived and had questions. Super location with lots of great day trips to take from here, and it was surprisingly very quiet. We thought we'd hear traffic, but not the case at all. Nice big yard for the dog, plenty of parking and great vibes in the decor. :)
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaron B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property and checked all of our boxes. Stayed two weeks and explored all of SW Michigan. Right next to the lake and close to all the towns that you will want to check out in the area. Highly recommend Adam and Carla’s house!!!
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

nicole v.

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

Great place to stay!

This house was a great place to stay! We loved the location near downtown Sawyer and used our bikes to explore the bike route. The house was in good shape and clean! The owners were very quick to respond to questions and organized about check in and out procedures as well as expectations. The location is also great to be able to go to St. Joseph and New Buffalo.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca M.

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

Perfect place

We were very pleased with this home. Perfect place for visiting nearby town, wineries and breweries. The beds are extremely comfortable and we were very happy to stay here.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve P.

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

Snowy get away!

It was a lot of fun to get away. Had lots of snow falling which was absolutely beautiful and we even got to the lake and walked around the sand, which was of course covered with snow, and see the frozen waves in the distance. The house was warm and inviting and had everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria M.

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

Loved the decor

The house was so cozy and we loved the style of it! Had everything we could've needed! Was close to Warren Dunes. Would stay there again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria P K.

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

Wonderful cabin!

Carla’s place was perfect for our friend weekend getaway. The cottage is beautiful, clean, and well appointed with everything we needed. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott W., Chicago, USA

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

Annual Family Tradition

Our 4th year staying at the property and it's just as fun as the first. Terrific location provides a sense of calm even while being close to all the great local attractions. Property is clean, well appointed, and communication is always great.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer R.

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

Bright Comfortable Beachy Cottage

Light beachy cottage is in a great location, on a quiet dead end street. Large comfortable beds and all the thoughtful touches throughout. The only thing we might suggest to add is a small portable fan for the queen bedroom.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Devon B.

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

Visiting Family

The home overall was clean and comfy. Quiet neighborhood with lots of outdoor space and enough space inside for family/friends. Decorated well with lots of extra amenities. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan M.

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

Great!

Carla is decorator or had a professional interior do the work. Everything in the cottage was top notch bed,pillows and decor. My dog Parker loved the back yard!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy M.

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

Fun Family Time

Great location, private, excellent communication/responsiveness, comfortable, welcoming, and attractive mix of cozy and modern. Loved having the big table to gather around and close access to the beach. Enjoyed the Sawyer Garden Center and the recommendation of Black Currant Bakehouse for our celebratory cake -- delicious! Thank you, Carla & Andrew!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

paul P.

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

Excellent late summer retreat

We throughly enjoyed staying here. The house we better equipped that any 5 star hotel I’ve stayed at. It sure made the stay even better. Great private back yard with fire pit. Large deck was perfect for afternoon visiting with each other. Even had a family ping pong tournament. The house was bright and very comfortable. Perfect size for the 5 of us. Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle P.

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

We loved it!!

Came up for a girls weekend and we absolutely LOVED the house! The bathrooms are gorgeous and we had everything we needed. We had a great time catching up in such a BEAUTIFUL SPACE! We also adored the record collection! :)
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diane H., Chicago, IL

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

Sawyer Get Away with our dog

We loved Carla’s sweet cottage! Great location, wonderful large yard, nice large deck. Beautiful bathrooms, very comfortable beds and sweet touches throughout the home. Carl is a great host and we will definitely be back. Also, our dog had the time of his life! We all enjoyed Warren Dunes as well as close by nature preserves. Highly recommend this cottage!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michele Y.

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

Comfortable retro feel home that allows pets!

Everything about our stay was excellent. We loved the decor, retro games and turntable with 70s and 80s records. The beds were comfortable and the living area was cozy with the fireplace. Having two bathrooms available to get ready for our son’s wedding was a huge plus. The bathroom off of the master bedroom has a great shower and the other one has a jet tub. Our dogs also enjoyed it :) We would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

karen w., St. Louis MO

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

We really enjoyed this rental

The house so perfect for our family. It was larger than it looked in the photos with a beautiful large yard. And very close to Warren Dunes. House was clean, very well stocked and so homey! We were very comfortable and had no issues with anything. Beds were very comfy and kitchen had everything we needed. Everything was great and we would for sure rent again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen G.

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

Quaint cottage on quiet street, near beach

Such a great cottage! Ample space for 5 adults & 2 dogs. We enjoyed the deck (west facing), fire pit, ping pong table in garage, the digital vinyl record player & records. There was plenty of utensils & cooking supplies too. Warren Dunes was <1 mile away & the local vineyards were a short distance. Can’t wait to come back again
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen P.

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

Great location and well appointed home.

We went for a short family vacation with our two pups. Great home. Lots of natural light. Big yard and lead for the dogs. Quiet area within walking distance of Warren dunes. Owner was very responsive to all our questions.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Becca H.

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

Cozy home away from home

My family and I wanted to get away and just enjoy some time together and this was the perfect place! The house was perfect, the yard was wonderful for the kids to roam and for us to enjoy the sunshine. It was nice neighborhood, and with it being a dead end road, we didn’t have to worry all that much about traffic. This will be a vacation we will be able to talk about for a long time and the memories are endless. Carla was quick to reply when messaged and she made sure any questions were answered!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chad K.

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

Great home in Southwest Michigan

My wife, 2 dogs and I stayed here for 4 days and 4 nights. The host was great at getting us settled in, then we never had need to touch base after. Instructions were clear, the place was as described, and the whole stay was perfect. Dogs loved running around out back. We did a fire one night, which was really relaxing. The area was very conveniently located. 20 to 25 minutes got you to anything you might want to do, with a few nice breweries and restaurants within 7 minutes. We did some hiking, each day, and never repeated a route during our time. The dunes amd the "dog beach" arent really that useful for dogs to run around because they wont let dogs be off leash. So not a knock on this stay at all, more a note for those looking in the area. To end back on the place, it was a perfect stay, amd we would definitely recommend it.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

kelly k.

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

Great place to stay, with a couple of quirks

House is a great getaway, we had a great time and enjoyed the amenities. Great communication with the host. The house is decorated well, beds are comfortable, bathrooms are thoughtfully designed and pleasant. Everything you need is there. The location is great, and so close to the dunes which are beautiful. I only have a couple of negatives to share:The front door is difficult to close/lockThe property would benefit from some stepping stones or a path from parking to the house. We had a lot of rain while there, and it was a muddy and wet mess walking to and from the cars.The ping pong table is in the garage, which is not an issue, but the garage has a lot of odds and ends scattered about, making it difficult to actually play ping pong.The cleanliness of the house when we arrived was ok, but there are a few areas that need attention such as the floors in the kitchen, as well as mold around the kitchen sink. I love that you can bring your dogs, and we did. I also paid a cleaning fee but I had to wash all the blankets on the beds before checkout per the instructions in the welcome booklet. I had to wake up extra early to ensure we could complete all the washing before 11AM checkout. The Washer and Dryer are not the fastest, so it took a while. We were still washing items up until checkout time, making my last morning at the home a chore instead of enjoy the last moments with my family.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane S.

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

Family Dream Come True

Lovely, light filled and decorated in mid century modern style that was pleasing and comfortable for both the 4 young children and 4 adults getting together for a beach vacation. Nice well equipped kitchen and 2 upscale bathroom. All was very clean and orderly on arrival. Proximity to Warren Dunes beach was a big plus. Would love to stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Sandy R.

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

Carla was not responsive

Don't know bc was unable to rent.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

About the host

Hosted by Carla

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Hello! My husband Andrew and I purchased this property and renovated it to welcome guests. It's an amazing place to unwind, connect with family and friends and enjoy the best of what Harbor County has to offer!

Why they chose this property

We bought this property because it has a great kitchen that we opened up to the living room/great room. Sitting at the breakfast bar banquet, you are in the heart of the home and we love how you can interact with everyone in the family.

What makes this property unique

This property lives large, the deck opening up onto the large, private yard is such a highlight all year round.

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