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Ruby's Retreat - 3BR cottage in Sawyer near Warren Dunes

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A deck with a table and chairs, a covered grill, and a building with a sliding glass door.
A bedroom with a bed, a chair, a nightstand, a lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.
A rural road flanked by stone pillars and lush greenery.
A room with large windows, a chair, and a small table.
A single-story house with a gabled roof, large windows, and a front door.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Bring your furry friends
    Top-rated for creating memorable stays with your pets.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Sawyer, MI
  • Place, Warren Dunes State Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Cherry Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Four Winds Casino New Buffalo
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Airport, South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bunk Bed

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Master Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Ruby's Retreat - 3BR cottage in Sawyer near Warren Dunes

Newly renovated 3BR / 2 BA home located in Saywer, MI near Warren Dunes State Park and Greenbush Brewery! Sawyer is located halfway between New Buffalo and St. Joseph and is ideally situated for exploring all that SW Michigan has to offer. The cottage is located at the end of a private drive just off the Red Arrow highway. Lots of mature trees, large yard area and a huge deck make for the prefect place to relax outdoors. Brand new master bedroom with ensuite bathroom provides a relaxing retreat. The newly remodeled kitchen features light and bright finishes with a large dining area and direct access to the deck and outdoor dining area. Of the two additional bedrooms, one has a full size bed and the other includes two twin size beds. Full size washer/dryer, grill and fire pit are available for use. House also has central air! The house is kid and pet friendly with a selection of games, books and movies for your enjoyment on rainy days. Pets considered on a case by case basis and pet fee will apply. We are within walking distance of a wooded nature trail, walkable to Warren Dunes beach (1 mile from the house), and walking distance to a few nearby restaurant / cafe options. We know you'll enjoy a beach day at the dunes, relaxing in the yard, exploring the booming microbrewery / winery scene, or checking out the shops and restaurants in nearby towns.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
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: limit 1 total
Separate pet fee will apply
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
See House Rules document sent to you ahead of check-in for additional information about check-out.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number STR-24-0101
Property # 1330192vb
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

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. Travelling with kids? Consider Captain Mike's Fun Park and Waikiki Jacks. Kayaking and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and cycling nearby.
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Sawyer, MI

What's nearby

  • Warren Dunes State Park - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Cherry Beach - 6 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Four Winds Casino New Buffalo - 13 min drive - 23.1 km
  • Indiana Dunes National Park - 29 min drive - 57.6 km
  • University of Notre Dame - 36 min drive - 60.8 km

Getting around

  • New Buffalo Station - 14 min drive
  • South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Wolverine Gardens - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Journeyman Distillery - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Getaway Bar & Grill - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪D'Agostino's Navajo Bar & Grille - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Ruby's Retreat - 3BR cottage in Sawyer near Warren Dunes pet-friendly?

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

How much does it cost to stay at Ruby's Retreat - 3BR cottage in Sawyer near Warren Dunes?

As of 6 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ruby's Retreat - 3BR cottage in Sawyer near Warren Dunes on 11 July 2027 start from AU$2,694, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Ruby's Retreat - 3BR cottage in Sawyer near Warren Dunes?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Ruby's Retreat - 3BR cottage in Sawyer near Warren Dunes?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ruby's Retreat - 3BR cottage in Sawyer near Warren Dunes?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Ruby's Retreat - 3BR cottage in Sawyer near Warren Dunes located?

This family-friendly Sawyer holiday home is located on a lake, within 2 mi (3 km) of Lake Michigan and Warren Dunes State Park. Captain Mike's Fun Park and Warren Dunes State Park Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 53 out of 58 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 58 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 58 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 58 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 58 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Chris H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The home was clean and met our family's expectations. We loved the location (so close to Warren Dunes). The home was very well-stocked with helpful necessities (toilet paper, soap). It was a great place for our family of four to stay.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 8 July 2026
Thank you for the kind review, we are so glad to hear our home met your needs and that you had a great stay. We’d love to welcome you back in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Neil F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great home and location! We highly recommend and will be telling our friends and family for future trips!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amanda W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My family and I had a wonderful stay at Ruby's Retreat. The home was perfect for us and we appreciated the well stocked kitchen. Heidi was quick with a response if we had a question and check in/out was very easy. I would definitely recommend a stay here and hope to come back again!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jacob F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful house, very close to Warren Dunes and many other great places to visit. Would highly recommend
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lydia U.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautifully designed and decorated home. They had a well equipped kitchen and lots of books and games, even had a record player. We appreciated being able to bring our dog along and enjoyed exploring the local natural areas. Thanks for a great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liza M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our second time staying here and we absolutely love it! The house is beautiful and well equipped and in the perfect location. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lauren P.

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

Fantastic property!

We stayed in this home for over two weeks and found it had everything we needed. The location was great, and we especially enjoyed the spacious yard. Would happily return!
Stayed 16 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kat H.

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

Thank you for a wonderful stay!

Albert & Heidi - Thank you for sharing your lovely home with us. It’s perfectly located and we hope to be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kelly F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ruby’s retreat was wonderful! So cute, even better than the pictures, very welcoming and clean. We loved this house. I have never had a house with a kitchen so well equipped, tons of pots and pans, dishes, cutting boards, cooking utensils, big bowls, and also basic spices and condiments! They had so many useful things that most rentals don’t, different size ziploc bags, foil, stick lighters, tape, screw driver, sharpie, etc, all of the little things you may need but don’t think to bring! We absolutely loved the frosted wall for the nightlight to keep on at night, so cool! It was also nice that k cups were supplied because I only brought regular coffee thinking it was a regular pot. Plenty of towels for the stay, the deck is very nice! There were only a couple things we didn’t love, the master bathroom lighting was pretty dark. The shower light was nice and bright but the other was very dark. Also, it would be nice if the shades in the master were room darkening. It is pretty bright in there with the walkway lights at night and then when the sun comes up. Also, I wish there was a regular toaster. The toaster oven is huge and takes up a lot of space and the outside gets very hot. The only other thing was that I wish there were a couple fans, either ceiling fans in the rooms (couldn’t get the living room one to change speed) or even a couple box fans or stand up if someone likes it a little cooler at night. But overall, this was a 5 star stay that I would highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Esbeydi G.

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

Great experience!

We spent a week and had a great time! I love how convenient they made everything providing all the necessities. We enjoyed the cookouts and being able to eat outside as a family. We also were able to make smores! Highly recommend!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

William A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location convenient to Warren Dunes, St Joseph beaches, Grand Mere, Captain Mikes. Excellent restaurants are all within a shortdrive. House was very clean and well stocked with necessities. An overall excellent stay. Played at Captain Mike’s (go-carts, bumper cars, boats and miniature golf). Picked blueberries, rode the carousel and visited the Children’s Museum in St Joe.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liza M.

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

Amazing experience!

We absolutely loved staying here with our 2 young kids and dog. It was a beautiful home and so close to the beach, restaurants, wineries, and nature. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carol P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Heidi was very accommodating and flexible. This home was ideal for all of us - a one year old, our dog, Charlie, and 5 adults. It’s beautifully furnished and included baby needs such as a packnplay, as well as fun dog toys. We appreciated the well supplied kitchen for cooking. We loved the large outdoor deck with lots of seating options. We didn’t want to leave.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lee S.

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

Lovely place

Everything we needed was here. My family of five (and our dog) loved this little house. AC was excellent, proximity to the beach was outstanding. Smart tv/wifi was a good thing to have for the younger adults too. Enjoyed the back deck, fire pit, and the nice walk up Tower Hill Road to Brownton. We would definitely return to Ruby's place if the spot is available!
A little visitor in the back/side yard one morning.
Warren Dunes beach
Master bedroom
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tracy B.

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

Great family trip

We enjoyed our stay at Ruby’s Retreat. Appreciated being able to bring our dog who also enjoyed her trip to the beach. We are a family of 5 and liked that each of our kids had their own bed.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carrie S.

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

Clean & Cozy!

Ruby’s Retreat was perfect for our family of 6 plus our pug, Dutch! We loved our visit and hope to return next year!! The house was so clean and included everything we needed to make it our home away from home for 5 days!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ron C.

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

May 2025

The property was very well stocked and decorated very tastefully. Everything was as described and worked well.
Stayed 32 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shari S.

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

Wonderful getaway

This house is a hidden gem in Sawyer, Michigan. It has all a family would need for a comfortable stay. The bedrooms were roomy, the bathrooms modern and the kitchen bright and big. The owners were helpful and easy to get in contact with as needed. Would stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sandy A.

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

Perfect for our stay

Heidi was great to work with. Very accommodating. The house was well stocked and very clean. We were three adults and it worked well for us.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lizabeth F.

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

Amazing Host & Property

The home was absolutely perfect for our little family. We traveled with our 3yr old daughter and elderly dog for a fall getaway to Michigan. The hosts were so accommodating to our questions and requests . The property is beautifully maintained and clean. Five star experience from start to finish.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Carla M.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charming house

Enjoyed our stay and the house was exactly as pictured. Really charming property. Tastefully decorated with pops of color. Not far from beautiful beach. Thank you for sharing your lovely home with us!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Matthew J. S.

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

Perfect place!

I was visiting Sawyer for some much-needed private time and the spot was absolutely perfect. Right away, I wondered if the hosts were architects (which they are!) because of the open/clean, understated, yet crafty-modern feel of the place. I was extremely comfortable the entire entire time and it is exactly what I needed. I would absolutely return again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anne G.

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

Joining Family

Great base and home to come back to as we joined a larger group of family staying at a nearby house. Had everything we needed. Heidi was very responsive to my emails/ questions. Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Karen G.

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

Ruby’s Retread

A quiet neighborhood, well located to local attractions & things to do. The house is charming & quite comfortable. It has all the amenities; ac, deck, grill & firepit. Albert & Heidi give a list of things to do in the area & are helpful hosts.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brian A.

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

Excellent home

The pictures and descriptions were very accurate, the place was arranged and appointed. The ease of communication and use of the home was excellent. The place is located in a quiet street with quick access to the expressway and less than a mile from Warren Dunes State Park. Highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

About the host

Hosted by Heidi Wang

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Hello! Thank you for choosing our home in Sawyer for your vacation. My husband and I bought the home in 2014 because we fell in love with Sawyer and the surrounding area during our first vacation together a few years prior. We are both architects who live and work in the Chicago area. We love to explore the local breweries, forest preserves, beaches and restaurants, and our dog Ruby loves it all too. She actually thinks we bought the house just for her! We now have two young children who also love the outdoors and going on adventures with us. Since 2014 we've been steadily making improvements to the house and we think you'll really enjoy the cozy interior, expansive deck and yard, bright kitchen and brand new master suite retreat. We hope you have a wonderful stay and are happy to share our home with you.

Why they chose this property

We fell in love with the location, yard, and stately row of pines at this house and saw lots of potential. The neighborhood is quiet with easy beach access and just a short walk to a beautiful nature preserve. We also often see a family of deer wandering the property and a wide variety of birds and hawks flying overhead.

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