You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
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.
During your stay at this holiday home, you'll be within walking distance of Warren Dunes State Park. Laundry facilities are available. The holiday home offers free WiFi and a kitchen.
Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine and 2 bathrooms
Free WiFi
Amenities include laundry facilities
Just a 3-minute drive from Warren Dunes State Park and 6 minutes from Lake Michigan
As a guest of 1 mile to beach! Bright, Private Designer Beach Cottage Close To Warren Dunes, you'll find barbecue grills, a garden, and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.
Property amenities
Beach
Beach nearby
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Parking on site
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee grinder
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Hob
Ice maker
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Spices
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Sofa bed
Bathroom
2 bathrooms
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Fireplace
Living room
Entertainment
Books
Games
Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
Stereo
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Firepit
Garden
Patio
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Work spaces
Desk
Desk chair
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Welcoming dogs only
2 pets total
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
In a rural location
On a lake
Things to do
Table tennis
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
Deadbolt lock
General
Garden
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
Pets are welcome
Only dogs are allowed
Maximum 2 pets
Service animals are exempt from fees.
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.
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1 mile to beach! Bright, Private Designer Beach Cottage Close To Warren Dunes Reviews
Reviews
9.6
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 50 out of 58 reviews
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Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 58 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 58 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 58 reviews
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9.2/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Mindy H.
2 Sept 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
We had one dog and five adults. VERY comfortable. Close to Warren Dunes. Loved the yard and fire pit Great spot
Mindy H.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Kat G.
26 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
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. :)
Kat G.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Diane S.
3 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Diane S.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Aaron B.
27 Jul 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
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!!!
Aaron B.
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
nicole v.
14 Jul 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
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.
nicole v.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Steve P.
21 Feb 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Steve P.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
8/10 Good
kelly k.
9 Jan 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
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.
kelly k.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Rebecca M.
17 Nov 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Rebecca M.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Susan M.
20 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
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!
Susan M.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
paul P.
14 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
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!
paul P.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jennifer R.
15 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Jennifer R.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Chad K.
9 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Chad K.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Kathy M., Chicago
25 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
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!
Kathy M.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Maria M.
14 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
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!
Maria M.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Maria P K.
31 Jan 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
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!
Maria P K.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
10/10 Excellent
Devon B.
8 Jan 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
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!
Devon B.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024
10/10 Excellent
Michelle P.
7 Sept 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
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! :)
Michelle P.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
10/10 Excellent
Karen G.
23 Jul 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
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
Karen G.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Scott W., Chicago, USA
2 Jul 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Scott W.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Karen P.
2 Jul 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Karen P.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Becca H.
13 Apr 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
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!
Becca H.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023
10/10 Excellent
Michele Y.
14 Jan 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
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!
Michele Y.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
4/10 Poor
Sandy R.
28 Nov 2022
Disliked: Cleanliness
Carla was not responsive
Don't know bc was unable to rent.
Sandy R.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
10/10 Excellent
Catherine D.
15 Sept 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Cottage
Well appointed cottage centrally located. Comfortable bedding, nice deck. Deer wandering in and out of yard. Close to Lake Michigan and Farmers Markets.
Catherine D.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022
10/10 Excellent
Diane H., Chicago, IL
3 Sept 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
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!