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

Reviews

10 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.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Toys
  • Barbecue
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Sawyer, MI
  • Place, Warren Dunes State Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Warren Dunes State Park Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, University of Notre Dame
    ‪36 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

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About the area

Sawyer

Located in Sawyer, this holiday home is on a lake. Vickers Theatre and Hesston Steam Museum are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Captain Mike's Fun Park and St. Julian Winery - Union Pier Tasting Room. Travelling with kids? Consider Waikiki Jacks and Weko Park. 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
  • Warren Dunes State Park Beach - 5 min drive - 2.5 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 - 63.0 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
  • ‪Journeyman Distillery - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Getaway Bar & Grill - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Lydia's Down Home Cooking - ‬7 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 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

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 56 out of 61 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 61 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 61 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 61 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 61 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

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful space that was well stocked with everything we needed. Great location just a short drive from the beach. Enjoyed the deck and large yard -- saw a few deer pass by! We will be back.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ruby's, pet-friendly retreat was clean, conveniently situated, and well-stocked with most everything you need, and more. Host communication was great and Heidi responded to messages almost immediately. The only suggestion I have is to offer some closet space to hang stuff in the Master bedroom, and other bedrooms had full closets, but there are several wall hooks around inside for use, just no hangers we could find. We loved making meals in the kitchen and driving to nearby dog-friendly beaches, wineries, and breweries. There are plenty of books, puzzles and activities too for quiet moments or rainy days indoors. Thank you for sharing your lovely home for others to enjoy!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a good time at this property, everything was as advertised. The men in our party had a great time fishing in Lake Michigan & my daughter & I had a relaxing time reading. The weather was not really great with it raining every day, but that can’t be helped & we worked around it.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

8/10 Good

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

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

10/10 Excellent

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

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
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