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Sawyer Lakefront Home With Private Beach!

Cottage near Lake Michigan in Sawyer

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81262 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Water view

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Sawyer, MI
  • Place, Warren Dunes State Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Warren Dunes State Park Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, University of Notre Dame
    ‪42 min drive‬
  • Airport, South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.)
    ‪38 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Sawyer

On lake.You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Lake Michigan and 2 miles (3 km) of Warren Dunes State Park with a stay here. Warren Dunes State Park Beach and Captain Mike's Fun Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Warren Dunes State Park - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Warren Dunes State Park Beach - 4 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Four Winds Casino New Buffalo - 16 min drive - 16.1 miles
  • Indiana Dunes National Park - 31 min drive - 37.6 miles
  • University of Notre Dame - 42 min drive - 40.5 miles

Getting around

  • New Buffalo Station - 17 min drive
  • South Bend Intl. Airport (SBN) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Wolverine Gardens - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Molly's Corner - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪D'Agostino's Navajo Bar & Grille - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Sawyer Lakefront Home With Private Beach!

4 Bedrooms, 1.5 Bathrooms, Sleeps 8

Perched on a forested hilltop overlooking Lake Michigan in the quiet and private Tower Hill Shorelands, along the Lake Michigan shore. Beautiful lake views and 100 feet of private beach access in your own backyard! Offering a peaceful and private getaway while providing easy access to everything Harbor Country has to offer! Home of a well-known Chicago photographer and sculptor, this truly unique house is decorated with international crafts and works by noted Chicago artists. The main floor houses a roomy modern kitchen, living room, dining area, and powder room. There is ample space on this level to mingle, dine, and entertain. Kick back and watch the flat screen tv, view the impressive collection of artwork located throughout the home, or enjoy the breathtaking views of Lake Michigan from the comfort of the living room or from the large screened-in porch. All four bedrooms and a full bathroom are located on the second floor, two rooms with full lake views. There are A/C units in two bedrooms, wireless high-speed internet, Smart TV, beach toys, inflatables, and a large collection of books for summer reading by the beach. Surrounded by beautiful woods and abundant forest life, this home also features a large stone patio off the dining area with an outdoor grill. This cottage is perfect for families looking for a special lakefront experience without breaking the bank!

**All Guests required to sign our Guest Occupancy Agreement as well.

**Minimum age of 25 years old to rent.

**Maximum 3 car parking.

**Home has many steps to access property.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On a lake

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)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 1,262 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 5:00 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
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
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Forested Hilltop Home Perched Above Lake Michigan Private Beach
Forested Hilltop Home Perched Above Lake Michigan Private Beach
Sawyer Lakefront With Private
Sawyer Lakefront Home With Private Beach! Sawyer
Sawyer Lakefront Home With Private Beach! Private vacation home
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Frequently asked questions

How close is Sawyer Lakefront Home With Private Beach! to the airport?

This cottage is 32.6 mi (50-min drive) away from the South Bend Intl. Airport (SBN) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Sawyer Lakefront Home With Private Beach! have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this cottage.

How close is Sawyer Lakefront Home With Private Beach! to the beach?

This cottage is 2.3 mi (8-min drive) from Warren Dunes State Park Beach and 4.1 mi (9-min drive) from Cherry Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Sawyer Lakefront Home With Private Beach! offer free breakfast?

This cottage does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Sawyer Lakefront Home With Private Beach!?

No, there is no casino at this cottage, but Four Winds Casino New Buffalo (21-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Sawyer Lakefront Home With Private Beach!?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Sawyer Lakefront Home With Private Beach!?

Free parking is not available at this cottage.

Does Sawyer Lakefront Home With Private Beach! have a pool?

This cottage does not have a pool.

Does Sawyer Lakefront Home With Private Beach! have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this cottage.

How close is Sawyer Lakefront Home With Private Beach! to downtown Sawyer?

This cottage is 1.5 mi away from Sawyer.

Sawyer Lakefront Home With Private Beach! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 25 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 25 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 25 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jon K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location. The actual house is a time capsule of 1974 - just so you aware. Four bedrooms and one full bath could prevent most families from utilizing the listing. For two people - it was great. GREAT location. That is what you are getting - private beach you can walk down your own steps too! Wonderful! A few modern upgrades wouldn't hurt for the price. But again, you are paying for the location,
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

James M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything worked out fine.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary Beth S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great week on the Lake

Very cozy traditional beach house with fabulous screened in porch.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fascinating house in a gorgeous spot

This is a very unique property. An old house perched on top of a dune with a stunning beach below. Next to Warren Dunes State Park, with long stretches of beach. The view from the screen porch is truly lovely. Be ready to climb stairs, to get up to the house from the road and to get down to the beach on the other side. There are well maintained stairs and walkways. The house is full of the lives of the Deutch family, and the artwork of Steve Deutch. You feel steeped in that history and it is fascinating to explore the work and history in the house. I found a binder with oral histories of the neighborhood (next to the TV). Fascinating reading. The house is in "original" condition - not a modern show piece, but really very nifty. A little musty, but opening the windows to the lake breezes cleared it out. The house is very thoughtfully equipped with beach chairs, towels, kitchen items and tons of books for your reading pleasure.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

John H., Columbus, OH, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Great lakefront property

A very interesting property inside with plenty of books and art to enjoy. The best part is the short trip to the beach (although quite a few stairs!). Next best is sitting on the screened in porch with a view of the beach and Lake Michigan. The property managers were very attentive and made sure our stay was perfect.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter M.

Location Location

The house is a blast from the past, very unique and quirky. The location is the main reason we loved staying here. Private beach access, beautiful view of the lake and awesome sunsets! Be aware there are many steps up to the house and down to the beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Daniel B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lake House Getaway

I really enjoyed my stay here at the Artist Colony. Everything was perfect from the screen porch sitting area to the easy access direct lakefront. Lots of stairs make sure you are in good shape when you come. It is a very special house. You can tell there is a lot of history here and happy times have been spent over the years. Normally I like a much more modern setting but in this case I was inspired by the homes traditional appeal and beautiful sculptures and art work. Sort of a step back in time. You can hear the waves from the house. Thank you for extending your home to us. I look forward to coming back soon! Daniel B
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Betsey E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Lake Retreat

We had a great stay at the Artist Colony. Quick access to the beach was perfect, and we also took advantage of fun local shops and restaurants as well. The view from the screened porch offers the best view of the lake, especially for sunset. Highly recommend and will return!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nancy M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Ideal for us

We loved our stay here. This is an ideal property for adults who do not need the latest in modern convenience. Very throwback and that is just what we wanted. A lot of steep stairs going up to property and a lot down to lake. Not a problem for us but may be for some who are limited physically. We would love to stay here again and likely will as soon as it is available again.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Peter M.

Liked: Cleanliness

A step back in time

A secluded beautifully decorated retro style house that oozes comfort and relaxation.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Amy K.

Old school cabin with a great porch

There are a lot of stairs and the parking is tough! But once. Your settled the screen porch view and sound of the lake makes it all worthwhile. The house is hot on warm days but we used all the fans and honestly sat at the beach or the porch. The beach is beautiful and walking distance to WarrenDunes state park. They provide beach chairs and beach towels which was great! It’s an old school vibe cabin!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Callum J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Guys weekend

Quiet and secluded, the beach was beautiful, good place for a chill weekend away
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Betsey E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay above the beach

This house was perfect for a summer getaway. We were nervous about all the stairs with a 4 year old, but he caught in quickly and wasn’t fazed. We spent a lot of time on the beach. It was often quiet, especially in the mornings. Also enjoyed walking down the beach to Warren Dunes State Park. The interior of the home is creative and maintained well. Great view of the lake through the trees. We would stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth r.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect escape !

Surrounded by art, photos , books and every room the view and sounds of the lake. The 43 stairs up to the house did take us by surprise and direct access to the beach should be fixed -and when it got warm on our last lucky day the house smelled like pipe smoke ( we donot smoke ). Kitchen well stocked with cooking utensils but make sure to bring your own kleenex coffee, filters , and blow dryer. Definitely recommend and hope to return !
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Lyn M.

Liked: Cleanliness

A world away on the edge of the lake

The house is a step back in time in all the best ways. It feels as though it has been a happy place for families for a very long time. It is charming, well stocked and situated beautifully between the woods and the lake. It should be noted that there are 44 steps up to the house and parking is at the bottom. If you check in after dark, consider a flashlight for the stairs. It helped! We never moved our cars. We walked the beach, Warren Dunes State Park and hung out in the house or on the screen porch. It was an amazing, relaxing and beautiful place to spend time with our family.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Christine S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great friends weekend

Super location, interesting home, well stocked kitchen, fabulous view.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

8/10 Good

Lawrence F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Good!

Only thing not great was beach access not as described. We understand this has been fixed.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

MIchelle W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing stay

Location was peaceful and quiet. Love the lake view.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Justin B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice older home on lake michigan

Great experience. No issues
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Douglas L.

The Beach

Wonderful porch overlooking the lake. Online listing was accurate, in that it is just 100 steps to the beach. Quiet, accommodating. Looking forward to staying again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Darrell L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Step up to Paradise

This property was perfect for my family of six. The steps up from the road and down to the beach kept those nasty pounds off. The beach is great for walking and only eight minutes away from the heart of Warren Dunes. The beds were comfortable and the living area perfect for family games. Dinner at Timothy's Restaurant was excellent, as was breakfast at the restaurant at the Swedish Bakery. We are coming back.

10/10 Excellent

Jeffery H., Chicago, IL

Charming cottage, great weekend get away.

There were six of us four adults and 1 14-year-old young man. We were here for two nights. We couldn’t have asked for a better property. It was clean and comfortable had everything we needed. We cooked every meal! A couple of things number one: please be aware that to get up to the house there are several stairs. there is no driveway so whatever you bring and whoever you bring half to go up several stairs. 2) we could have used more kitchen towels, there is no washer or dryer available. The location is perfect and the house is adorable and very comfortable and entertainment friendly. We never even turned on the tv on!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Wonderful Getaway

This cottage was all it was advertised to be. It had a great relaxing feel - enough modern amenities, but the feel of a retreat that has been appreciated by generations. We were only there for 3 nights and didn't want to leave. So many neat books to read on its shelve - a month would be perfect. It is secluded, under towering trees that frame the serene view of Lake Michigan. It's about 400 yards from the beaches at Warren Dunes and the wonderful wooded trails in the hills over the dunes. Very close to Sawyer - which has a great garden center where you can buy almost anything and a brewpub with great food, especially Barbecue. Lots of steps up from the one-lane dirt road to the cottage, and down the other side to the lake. Enough to add to the feel of seclusion; maybe too much for the old and infirm without some effort. We really wouldn't change anything and I hope to get back to this cottage again. I've stayed on Lake Michigan for almost 40 years from Traverse City down to Union Pier. This cottage and location are among the best.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Kat B.

Wonderful place, quiet, secluded, steps down to the private beach.

We had a wonderful time...perfect location, charming decor, and just steps down to the private beach. Only things missing are a dishwasher and laundry facilities, but even that lack can't dim our perfect week.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Nicole Y.

Just like home

As soon as you walk in and see the lake through the trees of the very large screened porch the stress melts away. The Beach area is clean, private and serene. A 10 minute walk down the beach (with kids) to the dunes. We loved the seclusion of the home but still within close proximity to great eateries. Well stocked home with basic amenities and clean.