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Celebrate the 2026 holidays in a fully decorated home near Sawyer, Michigan

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A wooden front door with glass panels and a decorative floral wreath.
A stone fireplace with a star decoration, candles, and festive garlands.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a central island with chairs, and a dining table with chairs.
A sunlit room with a wooden ceiling, large windows, a sofa, a coffee table, and a small table with a lamp.
A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a lamp, and a framed welcome sign.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Arcade/game room
    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade/game room.
  • Explore, experience, enjoy
    Guests like the location for activities and attractions nearby.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Lake Michigan

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Kitchenette
  • Toys
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

7 bedrooms (sleeps 20)

Aunt Toots' Room

1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

Lake Erie Room

1 King Bed

Lake Huron Room

2 Queen Beds and 1 Crib

Lake Michigan Room

2 Queen Beds, 1 Double Futon and 1 Single Bed

Lake Ontario Room

1 King Bed

Lake Superior Room

1 King Bed

The Sandbox

3 Single Bunk Beds

Uncle Jean's Room

2 Queen Beds

5 bathrooms

First floor bath

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

First floor bath

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

First floor Master bath

+1
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Lower level bath

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Second floor bath

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Office
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (181 reviews)
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About the area

Sawyer

Located in Sawyer, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a lake. Vickers Theatre and Hesston Steam Museum are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Captain Mike's Fun Park and Hickory Creek Winery. Travelling with kids? Consider Waikiki Jacks and Weko Park. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging and snowmobiling.
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Sawyer, MI

What's nearby

  • Warren Dunes State Park - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Warren Dunes State Park Beach - 4 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Four Winds Casino New Buffalo - 15 min drive - 25.2 km
  • Indiana Dunes National Park - 30 min drive - 59.7 km
  • University of Notre Dame - 37 min drive - 65.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Getaway Bar & Grill - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Lydia's Down Home Cooking - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪D'Agostino's Navajo Bar & Grille - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Molly's Corner - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Celebrate the 2026 holidays in a fully decorated home near Sawyer, Michigan pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Celebrate the 2026 holidays in a fully decorated home near Sawyer, Michigan ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

Where is Celebrate the 2026 holidays in a fully decorated home near Sawyer, Michigan located?

This family-friendly Sawyer holiday home is located on a lake, 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).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 50 out of 52 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 52 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 52 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 52 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 52 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our group of 11 adults had a wonderful time here. Very spacious and had everything we needed and more. Screened in porch was lovely.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing time in a beautiful house and location with 6 adults and 4 kids!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 13 August 2026
It was a pleasure to host your family for the first time this summer. We are a four season rental so bring your family back to enjoy the wood burning fireplace and sledding down the sand dunes! Toboggans, sleds and firewood provided 👍
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is one of the best properties I’ve stayed at. Everything and I mean everything wasprovided that we needed. The place was very clean and the layout was ideal for our needs. Feedback from the family was all positive.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Christmas Get away

Lots to do, family loved it.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing house for our church group
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect vacation for family reunion

We had a perfect family vacation across three generations. The home has plenty of space and activities for all ages, and we loved our time at the state beach and surrounding areas. We hope to be back for years to come!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely fantastic property! Perfect for our 19 person multi generation family gathering. Amazingly well stocked house. Had everything we needed including for the beach (chairs, sand toys, umbrellas). Great to have bikes and 3 full sized refrigerators too. We loved walking out the back of the property right into the State Park.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 15 November 2025
Thank you Elena! We enjoyed hosting your family and hope you can return some day. Joy
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family friendly

This was the perfect spot for our family gathering with kids and grandkids. The house and property was perfect, spacious, and well stocked with anything we could possibly need. We’ve already talked about coming back for a longer stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family celebration

We had a wonderful time together in this property. It was well equipped. The bedrooms were scattered on 3 levels which allowed for personal space and sound dampening for young nappers. It was close to a nice variety of activities for varying ages and interests. We would love staying here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Hope to get back!

This house was lovely. We had a group of 8 and we frequently commented on how well stocked this house was in ever facet... Condiments, spices, lighters for the for, tampons and pads - they have clearly thought of everything and we are very grateful for having has this weekend at Dunehaven!thought
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

We’ll be back

Great house, plenty of room for our four-generation family, well-kept property and a great location. It’s stocked with anything you might want to use and more. Hope to return two summers from now.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

AMAZING!

This home is nothing but SPECTACULAR! GREAT location, lots of room for our group of 19, tastefully furnished, incredibly well stocked—we were all so pleased with every aspect of this property. This house made our Christmas 2023 just perfect!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Best Home Ever

This beautiful home in Sawyer Michigan was perfect. We were 14 ladies, over 70 years old, and could not have asked for anything that wasn't provided already. Everything was comfortable - beds, couches, outdoor furniture, fire pit, etc.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

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

Summer stay with 19 family members

An excellent home with every thing you might need for enjoying a week. We had 11 adults and 8 children of all ages. Plenty of room to sleep and play. The beach can be walked to - it is about a 3/4 mile walk or drive to it through the adjacent state park. Great biking area and we really enjoyed the large screened porch
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 3 August 2023
Bill thought 1 Star was the best! We think their family was the best 🌟
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

50th Anniversary Celebration

This property looked like an amazing and spacious place for our group. My husband and I, along with our 3 adult children, 3 year old twins, a 2 year old, and a 2 month old stayed very comfortably in the many bedrooms and configurations available. Naps, baths, eating, outside play - all easily accomplished. Plenty of space to spread out. The toys and kitchen set ups were a huge hit! We loved the Sawyer Garden Center, Silver Beach, blueberry picking and the beachfront at Warren Dunes!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect 4 generation vacation location

Four generations of our family gathered for a week at this wonderful home. The photos do justice to the spaciousness, cleanliness and comfort of Dunehaven. Everything listed was provided: there were plenty towels, toys, chairs, gathering spaces indoors and out. The kitchen was generously appointed. The screened porch was the perfect gathering place at any time of day and the yard provided so much running space for all our littles. We could walk or drive to the extensive Warren Dunes State Park easily. All of us would absolutely choose Dunehaven again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Early Fall Reunion Weekend

We recently stayed at Dunehaven with 5 families, all with kids, for a reunion of Notre Dame roommates and their families. The house had plenty of bedrooms and living space for all of us. It was not far from Notre Dame to go see the band and enjoy the game day. The kids had plenty of room to play at the house and the parents had room to play cards and watch football. We enjoyed the fire pit and the stars were incredible. It's a bit of a walk to the beach but well worth it and the kids loved climbing up the big dune and then swimming in the lake. We would love to return for another stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 3 August 2023
Thank you for your kind comments. It is a magical time of year with a lot to see and do in the Harbor Country area with our home as a base amidst the orchards, farms, wineries, the quaint downtowns of Three Oaks, Sawyer, St. Joe and New Buffalo, and shops and restaurants. The fifteen minute walk to the Warren Dunes State Park beach is along a grassy boulevard under the oak and maple tree's. As you said, it is worth the walk from anywhere to spy the blue sky merging into the crystal clear water along the seven miles of wide, white sandy shore. Pure Michigan indeed!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My family and I chose this property for my mom’s 75th birthday celebration weekend. We had 16 people including 7 adults, 5 teens, and 4 kids. There was more than enough space to spread out and for everyone to find a fun activity. We took full advantage of the games, puzzles, multiple TVs, and the kids loved roasting marshmallows at the fire pit. When I say this is the best stocked vacation rental I’ve ever seen, it’s not at all an exaggeration. You really only need to bring yourselves and any food/beverages you want, which will easily fit into the three full-sized refrigerators. This home is beautiful and so much thought and care has gone into each detail to make sure you can focus on the important part — time with your loved ones. This place is a treasure and I would return repeatedly, and recommend it to all.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 15 November 2025
Thank you Chelle for your kind comments. It is fun for us as hosts to imagine
Verified review

8/10 Good

Ample space for 24 people

The house was good, kitchen was well equipped. The layout of furniture of in bedrooms could have been better, or at least they were not our taste, we were 7 families and was figuring out how to adjust beds so that each family can be put in one room. If you are visiting the location in the night, make sure to carry a flash light as there are no lights outside the house Other than that, the house is very close to the state park, you still need to get in your car and drive there.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 3 August 2023
Rajeev, I hope you appreciated our beautiful, well-equipped and clean home. You left lots of dirty dishes in the sink and the floor was filthy after you left. Descriptions were available online previous to your rental that detailed the number of beds in each bedroom. You did go ahead and move around the beds to fit your convenience; even though that was posted not to do as a part of our House Rules. Unfortunately, our cleaning crew had to move the furniture back after your rental. We have exterior lights off the back and front porches that you use the light switch on the wall inside. We also supply six flashlights in the supply closet and one plugged in right outside the master bedroom door. During good weather, it is a pleasant 10-15 minute walk to the state park on a well-marked road. Otherwise, it is a 2-3 minute drive from our house. I would suggest another rental house for your very large group next time.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Weekend

This was our 3rd annual family weekend with family members coming from St. Louis, MO and Akron, OH and the rest of us here in Michigan. This was our first year staying at Dunehaven and there may be many more stays here in the future as this was our favorite out of the 3 houses we have stayed at so far. What a wonderful house to call home for the weekend! The house was roomier than it looked in the pictures and everyone was pleased with their rooms. The weather wasn't the greatest but we made the best of it and we were able to play cornhole in the front yard on Saturday and drove to St. Josephs in the morning to walk around. All in all, you can't go wrong at Dunehaven!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Harbor Country Delight

This property is everything advertised and more. We had 8 adults, 2 children and 1 infant, which it accomodated easily. If anything, the VRBO listing understated the elegance and hospitality of this spacious home. The kitchen/family room area is just what we needed to coordinate our schedules for my son's wedding. Staying is separate hotels rooms would have been a nightmare. The kitchen area is so well equipped-we wanted for nothing! It had additional refrigerators in the garage and the basement apartment. The master suite on the first level was extremely well done and convenient. We couldn't have been happier.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect spot for a large family near Lake Michigan!

My family and two other families who have been lifelong friends rented Joy's "Dune Haven" home in Sawyer, Michigan, near the the shores of beautiful Lake Michigan. The home was ideal for us because it was spacious and had just enough bedrooms and bathrooms to accommodate all 3 families. Joy was great to work with, has the home stocked with nice appliances and things needed to cook and serve meals for a large group. The screened-in porch is terrific. The main floor has 3 large bedrooms and three bathrooms, one of which is a huge master bath with both a shower and jacuzzi tub. We all very much appreciated the owner labeling lights switches and shelves in the cabinets so we could easily operate lighting and put things back in their proper spot. Spent two of our days on the beaches of the Warren Dunes, which is stunning and only a 2 minute drive!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Vacation (large group)

This is a beautiful property, well designed and well maintained. Communication with Joy was easy. We enjoyed the flat yard for many family games. The fire pit was enjoyed a couple of evenings. Some of our group walked to the state park regularly. The screened in porch was very pleasant. The house offered plenty of space for large gatherings as well as other spaces when someone was seeking a quieter spot. The main kitchen was well stocked plus there was a refrigerator in the garage and in the lower level kitchen. There were plenty of bath towels and beach towels. Would definitely consider staying here again if visiting this area. Many in our group went to the Indiana Dunes National Park, but most were disappointed in that outing. Our grandson loved picking local blueberries.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful get away

Dune Haven was the perfect house for our cousins reunion. There were 8 of us and there were more than enough bedrooms and bathrooms for us. The house was equiped with everything we needed for cooking. We did walk to the lake one day and we enjoyed sitting on the front porch just talking about a cousin who passed away this past winter and how much we missed her, but overall the weather wasn't nice enough to do much outside. This was our 9th every other year reunion in the past 8 years and we all agreed that Dune Haven was by far our favorite destination. Joy was great to work with. She answered my emails quickly and was a huge help telling me where I could find a bakery to get a cake for my sister's birthday. I recommend if you have a large group that you rent Dune Haven. You won't regret it! PS, there's a cute little ice cream shop in New Buffalo called Oinks and they have lots of different flavors for a reasonable price.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely and beautiful home

I will get the VERY few not-good things out of the way now. There was one bed that was hard as a rock, and my sister and brother-in-law went to Walmart and bought a mattress pad so they could sleep. A few of the pillows could afford to be replaced. The people staying in the basement bedrooms were chilly, while the folks in the upstairs bedrooms were overly warm. If you are a serious cook, you will want to bring your own knives. Now that that's done...this house is beautiful. It is clean, well-kept, and has lovely decor. The bedroom arrangement is kind of odd, but it worked really well for our group. The yard is marvelous, with lots of big shady trees, and the fire pit was great. Our hodgepodge of kids really enjoyed the metal jungle gym. We hiked to the beach multiple times and climbed dunes. It was great that it was so close! The water pressure in the showers is AMAZING. The kitchens are really well-equipped. As previously mentioned, the knives were dull, but that's normal for a rental and we came prepared for it. We also brought some specialty baking materials with us and made two birthday cakes for a couple of the kids. The main kitchen had a STAND MIXER, which was great. Lots of dining seating and lounging seating. It's near lots of wineries and breweries and good restaurants. We would recommend this place to anybody!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
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