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Spacious 3-story home near Warren Dunes great for families. Pet Friendly!

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Smart TV, fireplace, video games, books
Smart TV, fireplace, video games, books
Outdoor dining
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 14

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

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

Spacious 3-story home near Warren Dunes great for families. Pet Friendly!

Spacious, three-story home ideal for larger groups and family reunions. Pets welcome with pet fee to cover housecleaning up charge. Multiple bedrooms, bathrooms on each floor, and a separate kitchenette on the basement floor. Large dining room for family meals, a library and lots of nooks for reading or working remotely.

Huge family room in the basement with games (board games and an arcade console), large TV for movies and sports, plus a laundry room with free machines for guests.

Front and back porches for lounging about and a large yard for outdoor games plus a firepit for hanging out at night. Steps from the service road to Warren Dunes Beach and Park, plus easy drive to all that beautiful Harbor Country has to offer.

Note during the week holding July 4: not recommended for those with pets or people uncomfortable with fireworks. The neighbors put on quite a display! Also note Chikaming Township ordinance only allows up to four cars per rental property.

Property manager

Mary

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
  • Kitchen island
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Office
  • Printer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • 3 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking allowed outdoors

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room

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
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 34

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
3 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Pet fee. Guests are require to pick up after pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Child friendly but not child proof.

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 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

House
Dunes Edge Retreat in Sawyer - steps from Warren Dunes Sawyer

About the area

Map
Sawyer, MI

What's nearby

  • Warren Dunes State Park - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Captain Mike's Fun Park - 5 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Warren Dunes State Park Beach - 6 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Cherry Beach - 8 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Weko Park - 9 min drive - 7.7 km

Getting around

  • New Buffalo Station - 15 min drive
  • South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Wolverine Gardens - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Beach Bucket - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Lydia's Down Home Cooking - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Getaway Cubbie Bar - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Spacious 3-story home near Warren Dunes great for families. Pet Friendly! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 3 total).

What time is check-in at Spacious 3-story home near Warren Dunes great for families. Pet Friendly!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Spacious 3-story home near Warren Dunes great for families. Pet Friendly!?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Spacious 3-story home near Warren Dunes great for families. Pet Friendly! located?

This family-friendly Sawyer holiday home is located on the waterfront, 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 miles (5 km).

Spacious 3-story home near Warren Dunes great for families. Pet Friendly! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 62 out of 65 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 65 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 65 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 65 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 65 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Pat W.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Enjoyed the area
Lack of cleanliness was a factor. Homeowners belongings stashed everywhere.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peggy D., Dexter, MI

Liked: Cleanliness
Whole family vacation
The home had plenty of room for our 3 family vacation. Plenty of space for everyone to relax and have privacy when desired. We appreciated tables inside and out where we could all eat together. Also the large amount of plates and silverware as we ate our meals at the house. Beach toys and towels are provided along with games and puzzles. Great location just a short walk from Warren Dunes. The owner was easy to reach and responded promptly. An amazing place that we would definitely stay at again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melinda N.

Liked: Cleanliness
A wonderful little hideaway with amazing owners
Let me just start out by saying my family and I have been coming to this area for over 30 years, starting out by renting cabins at a campground and now we rent homes by multigenerational families. We have moved around from house to house for various reasons but this house and the owner, Mary, take the absolute cake. Upon arrival, Mary herself and her cleaning crew were just finishing up after what seemed to be a bit of a snag with the original cleaning crew, but Mary was extremely accommodating and allowed us to get the kids out to play in the spacious backyard while they finished up. Later that evening, we realized that the fridge was not coming back up to temperature so I quickly communicated with Mary through text and she immediately responded, even bringing us coolers with ice so we could keep our frozen items cold. The next day, when it was clear the fridge was broken. Mary was quick to get a new fridge on order for next day delivery and to communicate any needs we might have before the delivery. The delivery definitely was not as smooth as anyone would have wanted but when is it? Mary, her husband, and their ever trusty handy man fixed the issue and got us back on our feet. A partial refund was given to us and highly appreciated, if only to compensate for some lost beach time and ice purchased. The rest of the time was thankfully a breeze and we would happily rent from Mary again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness
Loved the house but not the extra guests.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marcie W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent stay in this updated, beautiful home!
We are a party of 14, including two children ages 3 and 5. The house is tastefully decorated and stocked with all that you need. The area is beautiful and quiet. We enjoyed mostly being at the house sitting around the fire pit and preparing meals together. The owner was extremely responsive to all the questions we had. Hope you consider this property. It is well worth it!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pamela H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location, house, and host
Stayed for a girl's trip, had a lovely time. House was as described, great indoor and outdoor spaces, lots of helpful information provided in the guest book, and Mary (host) was great! Short walk to the beach and centrally located for shopping, wineries, and restaurants. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely stay
The house is very charming and in a nice, quiet neighborhood. Mary was a fantastic host and ensured that we had a wonderful stay. Would absolutely recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen C.

Liked: Cleanliness
New Years Getaway
My college friends and I (four couples) come together annually. Our New Years stay at this property was perfect for us! We loved the spacious house, the enchanting interior design and the many gathering spots - we used them all! Games in three different hangout spaces were a perfect way to mix it up and long walks around the neighborhood and the dunes was a perfect stretch of the legs. We couldn't stop getting excited everytime we saw the deer prancing around!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jackie N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place!
This home is so spacious with so many areas to gather for a large family. The kitchen has everything you would ever need and more. Plenty of books and games for all ages, including the Pac-Man game. The host, Mary, was wonderful to work with. We would highly recommend this rental, with its close proximity to the Warren dunes and wooded hiking paths.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great spot!
Great house and nice location. House is well equipped and plenty of space.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jim B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
Great location to visit southwest Michigan winerys. Owner was great and very responsive to our needs.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary Beth M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Charming Cottage
Dunes Edge Retreat is a charming and spacious cottage that was just perfect for our group of eight seniors. The house is surprisingly large, yet cozy. We enjoyed the spacious, well appointed kitchen and dining room and spent most of our time outside around the firepit. Everyone commented on how comfortable the beds were and the entire house was clean as a whistle! It was a pleasure to work with Mary, the property host. She was very accommodating and responsive. We look forward to staying here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deanne O., West Bloomfield Township

Liked: Cleanliness
Blast at the beach!
This was a great rental for our large family! The owner is very reliable. It's located a half mile from the state park where the sand on the Lake Michigan beach is therapeutic. What we appreciated most is how well stocked it was with paper products, cleaning supplies, beach toys, etc. It had everything we needed, including a fire pit with abundant seating, a grill, picnic table, etc! Something for everyone, adults and kids alike. Local parks, splash pad, pickleball, kid friendly wineries and a handful of good restaurants.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peggy h.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family summer vacation
Ten of us stayed at Mary’s home for a week of fun and relaxation. The house was very spacious and accommodated all ages in our group. We played many games, laughed a lot, walked to the beach, and enjoyed local wineries. We would definitely return!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Vacation
Beautiful setting for vacation with 3 generations of our family. This was our 2nd time staying here and was enjoyed just as much as the first time. Plenty of room for fun together or for moments alone. Easy, short accessibility to Lake Michigan for bach fund and awesome sunsets.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful family vacation week
Second year we stay at this house for our annual family vacation with 2 grandparents, 4 parents, and 4 kids. We had a great time! The house is a great fit for our group size. Love the ease walking/driving to the lake and to Warren Dunes state park. Mary is very responsive with any needs though we didn't have many this time around. Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jane B.

Liked: Cleanliness
A beautiful beach vacation!
This home was wonderful for our yearly family gathering between my siblings, our respective families, and our parents. (Five couples all together). The home has five wonderful bedrooms. Two in the basement (One w/ queen, One w/ 2 queens). On the main floor, one bedroom with a queen. Two upstairs (One w/ queen, One with 2 queens). There was a bathroom on each floor. There was a living space in the basement and the main floor, which allowed for us all to spread out amongst the house! As well, the back porch is so spacious and we sat out there nearly every day, all day. The home is literally next door to Warren Dunes State Park. An incredible collection of beaches on Lake Michigan. The house is packed with beach supplies. The yard was amazing for the kids to run around in and play. The home was clean, beautifully decorated, and has everything you needed. The location was so peaceful.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Terrance K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wedding weekend!
It was a beautiful place. Highly recommend! Thank you, -T
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family gathering
Beautiful, spacious, and clean house, close to dunes! We had a great time!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ashley p.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great getaway
Great getaway! Our friends and family enjoyed a nice quiet weekend getaway. The house is very close to Warren dunes, and had everything we needed to go to the beach. The host is extremely responsive, and attentive. Our get away was everything we hoped it would be!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jean H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice Location
This place was perfect for a week of hiking and chilling. Had everything we needed and host made check in very easy.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erin D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Christmas Gift Getaway
We had a wonderful time of togetherness! The property was set up beautifully to accomodate all 13 of us. Because everyone had their own space, if some solitude was neccessary, it was easy to attain. We did a lot of cookimg, eating and laughing! Mary was always so kimd and helpful. She is a great host who has thought of everything! What a great week!
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeff B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great getaway
Perfect getaway for three families. Mary was awesome to work with.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Douglas T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Get Away
We really enjoyed our family time away over the Thanksgiving Holiday. Layout of the home was awesome for families, with a good amount of space and ability to have privacy at the same time. Great location to the State Park and the little towns of Sawyer, and New Buffalo, MI.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mariella M.

Liked: Cleanliness
A relaxing weekend getaway
Mary's property was absolutely perfect and beautiful! We decided to take a weekend trip with Family to recharge and reconnect. We enjoyed the grounds and the awesome kitchen cooking away during our stay. The rooms provided plenty of space for all 13 of us with more than enough room. Mary was responsive and a wonderful host. Will plan to stay here again in the future. If you're looking for a beautiful place with plenty of room and amenities close to Chicago and the Dunes, this is definitely the place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022