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Sawyer Lakefront Home With Private Beach!

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Lots of Seating
Family Room
Dining Area for 6
Welcome to Paradise!
Stairs To Private Beach!

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Balcony or patio
  • High-speed internet

Explore the area

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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

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom #1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom #2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom #3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom #4

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom #1

Bathroom #2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen

About this property

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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House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

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Events

No events allowed

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Pets

No pets allowed

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 4333710
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

About the area

Sawyer

Located in Sawyer, this cottage is on a lake. Vickers Theatre and Hesston Steam Museum are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Captain Mike's Fun Park and Waikiki Jacks. Weko Park and Round Barn Union Pier Tasting Room are also worth visiting.
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Sawyer, MI

What's nearby

  • Warren Dunes State Park - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Warren Dunes State Park Beach - 4 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Four Winds Casino New Buffalo - 16 min drive - 25.9 km
  • Indiana Dunes National Park - 31 min drive - 60.4 km
  • University of Notre Dame - 42 min drive - 65.1 km

Getting around

  • New Buffalo Station - 17 min drive
  • South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.) - 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

Frequently asked questions

Is Sawyer Lakefront Home With Private Beach! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Sawyer Lakefront Home With Private Beach!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

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

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

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

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Sawyer Lakefront Home With Private Beach! located?

Situated on a lake, this cottage is within 3 miles (5 km) of Lake Michigan, Warren Dunes State Park and Warren Dunes State Park Beach. Captain Mike's Fun Park is 2.6 mi (4.2 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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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

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

MIchelle W.

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

Relaxing stay

Location was peaceful and quiet. Love the lake view.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 19 August 2020
Beautiful lakefront home in secluded setting.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary Beth S.

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

Great week on the Lake

Very cozy traditional beach house with fabulous screened in porch.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 31 July 2024
Lakefront home but not lakefront prices!
Archival

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
Response from VrboOwner on 30 March 2020
A really great lakefront home at an affordable price. Still some times available for summer 2017!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine S.

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

Great friends weekend

Super location, interesting home, well stocked kitchen, fabulous view.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 11 October 2020
Super cool home with lake views.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything worked out fine.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 October 2025
2026 calendar now open! Private beach in your backyard!
Verified

8/10 Good

Jon K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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
Response from VrboOwner on 16 October 2025
Now open for 2026! Private beach steps from your house!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Betsey E.

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

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
Response from VrboOwner on 5 August 2022
Lakefront home not at lakefront prices!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Response from VrboOwner on 11 October 2022
Super cool and unique lakefront home!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John H.

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

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
Response from VrboOwner on 2 August 2023
A very special and unique lakefront home.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter M.

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

A step back in time

A secluded beautifully decorated retro style house that oozes comfort and relaxation.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 29 September 2021
Truly unique lakefront home nestled in the woods.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Justin B.

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

Nice older home on lake michigan

Great experience. No issues
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 30 March 2020
A great lakefront home at an even better price!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Betsey E.

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

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
Response from VrboOwner on 22 July 2021
Super cool house with private beach in backyard! A great value!
Verified

8/10 Good

Lawrence F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Good!

Only thing not great was beach access not as described. We understand this has been fixed.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 22 August 2020
The beach WAS as described. The private beach is not available this year due to erosion.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

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
Response from VrboOwner on 21 October 2021
Lakefront home not at lakefront prices!
Verified

8/10 Good

Amy K.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

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
Response from VrboOwner on 17 September 2021
Great lakefront home with private beach access in backyard.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lyn M.

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

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
Response from VrboOwner on 4 November 2020
Lakefront house perched atop a hill.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel B.

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

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
Response from VrboOwner on 7 October 2022
Very unique lakefront home. 2023 calendar opening soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeffery H.

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
Response from VrboOwner on 30 March 2020
A very special lakefront home close to everything in Harbor Country. 2019 calendar is now available!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda W.

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

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
Response from VrboOwner on 14 September 2023
Unique and charming lakefront home close to everything in Harbor Country!
Verified

8/10 Good

Callum J.

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

Guys weekend

Quiet and secluded, the beach was beautiful, good place for a chill weekend away
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 28 September 2021
Lakefront home without the lakefront bill!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth r.

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

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
Response from VrboOwner on 4 November 2020
Beautiful lakefront home in Sawyer.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Douglas L.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Response from VrboOwner on 30 March 2020
A great home, close to everything!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Darrell L.

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

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.
Response from VrboOwner on 30 March 2020
A beautiful lakefront home in Sawyer!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on 30 March 2020
A really great deal for a private lakefront home! Now booking for 2018!
Archival

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.
Response from VrboOwner on 30 March 2020
Best deal for lakefront home we have in the area! New listing so still some time available for this summer.

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