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Pet friendly! Minutes from Lake Michigan. 1hr 20 mins from Chicago

Family-friendly vacation home in Sawyer with a hot tub

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Nestled between Warren Dunes State Park and Weko Beach, this charming 4-bedroom home offers a peaceful retreat on a quiet wooded lot. Enjoy the fully-stocked kitchen, game barn with shuffleboard and ping-pong table, firepit, outside shower or large kids' room with TV and board games.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace
  • Pet friendly

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Pet friendly! Minutes from Lake Michigan. 1hr 20 mins from Chicago

Make your next trip to Sawyer an unforgettable one by staying in our charming freshly remodeled, modern 4-bedroom, 2 full bath home that sleeps up to 12 people.
Conveniently located between Warren Dunes State Park and Weko Beach.
Located on a quite wooded lot, minutes from many other local attractions.
Come enjoy our local winery, breweries, pumpkin patches, and beautiful fall color tours.

The home is fully stocked with all kitchenware, bedding, towels, beach towels, beach toys and hotel amenities. Grill is located inside the pole barn, but must be used outside only.
Enjoy the many outside areas, firepit, outside shower, or game barn with a shuffleboard and ping pong table, for even more entertainment.
Large kids’ room with a tv, bean bag chair, board games and a Full-size trundle with Twin XL.
We are dog friendly and even have a 4 ft kennel area for your pet. Or a tie out to keep your pet closer to the family fun.
Smoking is allowed outside or in the pole barn only! If you smoke in the home you will be charged $250 for additional cleaning.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Outdoor shower
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Porch/lanai

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Note from host: Please dispose of butts in butt can.

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Table tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Kitchen: clean up spills & place recycling ♻️ in yellow topped can outside. Hand wash coffee pot top vs D/W. Ok to lv only unopened, nonperishable, food or drink. House does have basic staples.
Bedrooms: Pls leave any used beds unmade. No need to strip.
Pls return any furniture that is moved during your stay. Thx
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Pls be considerate of neighbors during quiet hours while outdoors ( 11p.m.-8 a.m.)

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Other pets allowed with Prior permission.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Note: unfenced pond at the back of the property

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Please dispose of butts in butt can.

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
This property accepts cash
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Sawyer Sanctuary

About the neighborhood

Map
MI, Sawyer

What's nearby

  • Warren Dunes State Park - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Warren Dunes State Park Beach - 5 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Four Winds Casino New Buffalo - 12 min drive - 22.4 km
  • Indiana Dunes National Park - 27 min drive - 57.3 km
  • University of Notre Dame - 42 min drive - 70.3 km

Getting around

  • New Buffalo Station - 15 min drive
  • South Bend Intl. Airport (SBN) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Molly's Corner - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Rising Kites Coffee - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Biggby Coffee - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Infusco Roasters - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Pet friendly! Minutes from Lake Michigan. 1hr 20 mins from Chicago pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Pet friendly! Minutes from Lake Michigan. 1hr 20 mins from Chicago ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Pet friendly! Minutes from Lake Michigan. 1hr 20 mins from Chicago ?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Pet friendly! Minutes from Lake Michigan. 1hr 20 mins from Chicago located?

This family-friendly Sawyer vacation home is located near the beach, within 2 mi (3 km) of Warren Dunes State Park and Lake Michigan. Captain Mike's Fun Park and Warren Dunes State Park Beach are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Pet friendly! Minutes from Lake Michigan. 1hr 20 mins from Chicago Reviews

Reviews

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Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Andrea G.

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

excellent

We greatly enjoyed our stay, wonderful house.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel V.

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

Amazing place!

We absolutely loved this place. We have been coming up to New Buffalo area for about 15 years and this was definitely one of our favorite homes. It had everything we needed including plenty of rooms, nice hot tub to relax in, fire pit to roast marshmallows, large yard to toss the football around, barn with some games including table tennis. The Warren Dunes were only 3 minutes away. Blueberry picking close by. We cannot wait to come back here.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trina A.

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

Great stay!

This home fit our family of 10 perfectly! The kids loved the big yard, the hammocks and bunk beds! The adults really enjoyed the pole barn, fire pit and hot tub! We were surprised to find the beach/dunes so incredibly close to the house! We had a wonderful visit!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adriane R.

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

Dunes vacation

House was very clean and well stocked with everything we needed. Very close to Warren Dunes entrance. Plenty of sleeping areas and room for our large group to spread out. Kids loved the hot tub, laser tag, and all the barn games. We had a wonderful stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Wedding

This house was perfect for our occasion…….a family wedding in the area! So, so clean, super accommodating and great communication. If we are ever in this area again I will book again. Great location as well, beach, State park, go-carts.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beth G.

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

Nice house minutes from Warren Dunes

Very clean rental. We had seven adults and three children under 6 and were very comfortable. Nice bonus was the spare refrigerator in the building to store the meals we had brought with us. Beds were comfortable. Loved the outdoor shower to clean up after going to the beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janet G.

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

Vrbo house

The house was great. 4 bedrooms plus a room with trundle bed. The yard had a fire pit . There was a pole barn with ping pong table and a shuffle board game. This was a very nice place for our family vacation!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl W.

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

Perfect

Perfect place for large family with active kids. Lots of fun things to do at house and hiking very close by. Clear instructions and all the important necessities provided. Hope we can come back!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrea H.

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

Great for families and friends

The house, large yard, pole barn, and proximity to the Warren Dunes were all wonderful. They had a pack-n-play with a sheet and high chair there which made bringing our 1-year-old easier. Loved the yard and fire pit and the pole barn was great for the one rainy day we had. Highly recommended. We hope to go back next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephen D.

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

Great New Year’s get away!

Everything about the house was perfect! They really thought of everything. Very clean, well maintained and accurate in the pictures. We loved the game barn and weren’t too cold (except the day it was 20). With three of us being educators, we were happy to see the owners are as well. Communication was great and the info was all easy to find. We loved the snowy land and can only imagine how beautiful it is during the summer. Thanks for a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Carly F.

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

Excellent family house

This house was perfect for our annual extended family vacation! We rented another home that backed up to this one, which was really nice for our whole group to be so close. This house has a huge yard perfect for games and play, and also a firepit for evening gatherings. The kitchen is overall well stocked. The "party barn" is really great to have for a larger group, with plenty of room for hanging out. The fridge in the barn was really great to have also! The location is just 1 mile from the beach, very close to the entrance of the Warren Dunes State Park, where there is a huge public beach. We really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kirste M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful experience. First, the location is amazing! It’s a two mile walk or five minute drive to the longest stretch of glorious sandy beaches with ample parking. We were at the beach every single day. The fresh produce stand at the end of the block provided so many fresh fruits and vegetables, including a basket of everything we needed to make fresh guacamole, including the recipe. Second, the house was absolutely immaculate. We have rented many VRBO properties and the kitchen and refrigerator were the cleanest we have ever seen! Additionally, it was so well stocked with pots, pans, colanders, etc. we needed to cook. There were also weighty glasses that felt great to drink out of and a selection of kids dishes. There were just so many thoughtful details. You will need to bring or buy your own spices. The beds were wildly comfortable, so much so that we actually peeked under the sheet to find out the name so that we could consider it for home! We had one small issue with a bed frame, but the handyman was there that afternoon and fixed it right away. Communication was exceptional. The great room was perfect for hanging out together, but there were also so many nooks to find spots for privacy. We only had five people there, but there was room for so many more and so much space for kids and adults to have fun! All in all, it was a magical week. I think it truly could be a four season place to visit. A
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025