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Family friendly home - Just a short walk to the beach!

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Exterior
Exterior
Living area
Private kitchen
Dining

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Sawyer, MI
  • Cherry Beach
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Warren Dunes State Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Warren Dunes State Park Beach
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.)
    ‪50 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bunk Room

2 Double Beds and 1 Double Futon

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Upstairs Bedroom

1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

2 bathrooms

Main/Master Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Upstairs Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Family friendly home - Just a short walk to the beach!

Be one of the first guests to stay at this brand new, modern home in the quiet neighborhood of Watson Woods! This house has everything you will need (and more!) for your perfect weekend getaway. Whether you're looking for a summer escape filled with beaches and the lake, or a cozy winter retreat, this is the place for you.
Our home provides enough beds for 8 guests to sleep comfortably. There is also a twin-sized futon provided, a foldable children's crib, and an ample amount of couch space. We recommend staying between 8-10 guests, but space allows for up to 12 adults. There are two full bathrooms, both providing showers that accommodate the taller than average guest. Our master bathroom has a shower/tub combo, our upstairs bathroom has a walk-in shower. As well as open yard space, we also provide a firepit and grill for your FULL summer experience. There is also no need to worry about parking. The house provides driveway space that can fit at least 8 vehicles, or even more if you are any good at Tetris! You will find an abundance of entertainment provided throughout our home including games, puzzles, FREE cable and WiFi, and smart TV's in each room. On top of that there is a spacious screened in 3 seasons room, and an outdoor dining set on our large back deck.
We can talk about the house all day, but the location is also something to highlight. Less than a 10 minute drive to Downtown New Buffalo, walking distance to Harbert Road Beach, and a short drive to Warren Dunes State Park. The area is filled with wineries, breweries, golf courses, shops, and several great restaurants (many of which include take-out/ delivery options). We are also roughly an hour to downtown Chicago, and 45 minutes to the University of Notre Dame.
We would love nothing more than to share our home with you! Please keep in mind that our home is located in a quiet, family-friendly cul de sac and is meant for a relaxing getaway. Loud parties are not permitted.
Please enjoy this house as much as we do, and feel free to make this your home away from home!

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Harbert

Located in Shorewood-Tower Hills-Harbert, this holiday home is in the city centre and on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Warren Dunes State Park. Round Barn Union Pier Tasting Room and Captain Mike's Fun Park are also worth visiting.
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Sawyer, MI

What's nearby

  • Cherry Beach - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Warren Dunes State Park - 6 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Warren Dunes State Park Beach - 10 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Weko Park - 12 min drive - 14.4 km
  • Four Winds Casino New Buffalo - 14 min drive - 15.7 km

Getting around

  • New Buffalo Station - 13 min drive
  • South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Journeyman Distillery - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Molly's Corner - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Biggby Coffee - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Infusco Roasters - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Family friendly home - Just a short walk to the beach! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Family friendly home - Just a short walk to the beach! ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Family friendly home - Just a short walk to the beach! ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Family friendly home - Just a short walk to the beach! located?

Located in the heart of Shorewood-Tower Hills-Harbert, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Cherry Beach and Lake Michigan. Eleanor O'Connor Wilson Woods Preserve and Robinson Woods Preserve are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 33 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 33 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 33 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 33 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 33 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Martha B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It's a very clean and comfortable home, conveniently located.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pat N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an amazing time. The house was lovely with plenty of room for all of us. We enjoyed the beach and so close to New Buffalo. Would highly recommend staying here!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was so nice; host was very helpful and communicated very well. This is a hidden gem and we will indeed be coming back to this area and hopefully this home.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Molly R.

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

Perfect Location

This property is equipped with everything you need! The kitchen, especially, is super well stocked for cooking for a group. Nice places to hang out and spread out within the house.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcia O.

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

Summer Fun

This property is brand new and was loaded with all the creature comforts of home. Minutes away from beautiful Cherry beach and Warren Dunes beach, it is also located next door to the bustling fun and restaurants of New Buffalo. We had an amazing stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Louise E.

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

Sibling weekend

convenient and spacious location for two families to sleep and join the rest of us at the lake
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Morgan M.

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

Perfect Family Getaway

Family from 3 different states met here for a week of bonding and relaxation! Perfect location close to beach, shopping, and hiking. The house was very clean and the space was a great layout open and comfortable. Will stay here again in the future.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Al G.

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

Great experience

House was clean and space was convenient for use.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maureen L.

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

Lovely Lake House

My family had a great Labor Day weekend at this great home. We will rent again! 10/10 stars 😀❤️🌅
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca C.

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

Family and Friend Weekend

We had a great time at this house. The house was perfect for our weekend visiting breweries and going to the beach. The house was well stocked, clean and the beds were very comfortable. We really enjoyed the screen room in the back where we can relax while watching the kids play close by in the back yard. Jacob was a great host and we hope to stay here in again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lyn L.

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

Great family gathering place

What a beautiful home to gather with family! It was so clean with special little touches to make you feel at home. The kitchen was well stocked with good quality utensils and cookware. The accommodations were comfortable, cozy and spacious. Jake responded promptly to any questions we had and check-in was very easy. We enjoyed our stay in the area with Warren Dunes and beach visits as well as towns within driving distance. Beautiful home to enjoy a summer gathering!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa M.

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

Relaxing week in Southwest Michigan

Our expectations were exceeded by this property! It was perfect for our family of 4, plus 2 grandparents. The house was extremely clean and well stocked. We enjoyed our morning coffee in the sun room and the large living room sectional was big enough for all of us to enjoy a movie every night. It was a short drive to Warren Dunes State Park, where our family thoroughly enjoyed our beach time.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Deena R.

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

Family vacation

This is a lovely home. Plenty of room for 11 of us. Very clean and lots of kitchen amenities. The baby had an actual wooden mini crib with a good mattress which was great. We really liked the sunroom and had plenty of space for meals in the dining room. Great location. It is a ten minute drive to Warren Dunes state park so spent our beach days there. Also only 10 minutes to New Buffalo. Jake always responded promptly to questions. Definitely look forward to staying here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kaylie C.

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

Amazing place to stay!

This is such a gorgeous house that looks exactly like the pictures! The house was clean and so trendy! Really appreciated the kitchen being stocked with essentials. The beds are SO comfy. We had quick access to the beach and the house is located in a quaint and quiet little circle drive. Jake was quick to respond and check in when we had questions. Would highly reccomend staying here.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great getaway!

We had 3 families full of cousins come and staff for a week. The location was awesome for kids to run around and play, the beach was super close and the scenery was BEAUTIFUL! Jake was very communicative and helpful, and the home was stunning. Fantastic property and fantastic hosts. Our only small complaint is that we ran out of hand soap, toilet paper and paper towels and needed to run out and buy some. No big deal in the scheme of things! Highly recommend this property.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle H.

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

What a GEM!!

Our large family stayed here together and we had a wonderful time! The house was beautiful and SO CLEAN! We loved the location and how close it was to Union Pier and New Buffalo. We also loved the proximity to the beach as well. The walk was enjoyable and easy but we did decide to drive when we were taking the kids along as we had two one year olds and the walk was a bit long holding them. Harbert beach was quiet and gorgeous. We spent hours each day there and went back for sunset each evening. The house itself was well stocked and very comfortable. You can tell that the host thought of everything. The porch quickly became our favorite place- everyone gravitating there each morning for coffee and games. We loved the property, the kids played in the yard, the deck was lovely, and the grill worked great. We’ve stayed at many Vrbo properties and we all agreed that this was one of the best. We can’t wait to come back! Jake was very responsive and helpful. The dow written guide inside the house answered any questions we had throughout the week. The beds were very comfortable. There were plenty of blankets and bath towels, although there were only 6 beach towels so we did have to head to Walmart in Michigan City for several more. Overall one of the best family vacations we’ve ever had. We can’t wait to come back next summer!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly H.

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

Perfect Bachelorette house!

House was perfect for a beach home or bachelorette house. Home was very cute for a big group.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

John M.

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

Weekend Trip

Clean and spacious home in a quiet location, with nice 10-minute walk to the beach. Beautiful walking and woods all around. Screened-in back porch and outdoor porch with grill off backyard for dining and relaxation. Short drive from both main strips of New Buffalo and Sawyer. Great spot, great host. Look forward to returning.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Eugenia K.

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

Excellent

House was as pictured. Short walk to the beach. Well appointed with supplies and amenities. Wonderful family weekend getaway. Owner was responsive and helpful. No issues. Would book again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Megan W.

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

Perfect Spot

This was my first time ever booking with VRBO and Jacob made it easy! I was hosting my sisters Bachelorette party and I wanted everything to go smoothly. We had never been to this are so I was lost and needed some guidance on where to eat, explore and so on. Jacob answered ALL of my questions and he did it super fast...and I had a lot of questions. The place was the perfect spot to fit us 12 girls including three pregnant ladies comfortably! Even the neighbors were friendly! Overall we had an excellent experience and I highly recommend this location for your next large gathering.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karolina S.

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

Very relaxing

The house is very clean and inviting. The owner/manager was very communicative. Short nice walk to the beach. What else can you need?
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarah L.

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

Beautiful home!

We absolutely loved our stay in Jacob’s home. He was incredibly friendly and communicative, and the house was truly incredible. A must stay!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shira G.

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

So great!

Came to this brand new beautiful house for a bachelorette party and this was the perfect house! We didn’t even want to leave the house for our activities because of how great this house was. But we did, and it was easily accessible to anything we would want. Jake was very responsive and flexible, and there were even treats left in the house for us. Would definitely come back here anytime!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ben K.

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

Super clean and luxurious

Five of us stayed at the house for a weekend and we were very impressed by how clean everything was, how modern everything was, and how many things there were in the home that we didn’t expect like condiments, coffee, etc. Our host was very communicative and the overall experience was excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brenden M.

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

Wonderful Weekend getaway

This property was a beautiful space, located only a few minutes away from the beach, ice cream, and some local antique shops - all in all a perfect weekend getaway location.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

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