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Sawyer Retreat w/ Fire Pit < 2 Mi to Beaches!

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You can look forward to a firepit, a garden and laundry facilities at Sawyer Retreat w/ Fire Pit < 2 Mi to Beaches!. Stay connected with WiFi in public areas.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

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About this property

Sawyer Retreat w/ Fire Pit < 2 Mi to Beaches!

  • Breezy days on Lake Michigan and cosy evenings around the fire pit await at this cosy Sawyer holiday rental. The 2-bedroom, 2-bath cottage boasts a sunny interior and a private yard with plenty of outdoor seating. Travel just 4 miles to Warren Dunes State Park to swim, hike, or even go hang gliding, then wind down watching the sunset over the lake! With great local vintages at St. Julian Winery and thrilling nights at Four Winds Casino Resort in New Buffalo, your stay will be one for the books.

    -- THE PROPERTY --

    1,500 Sq Ft | Furnished Patio | Recently Renovated (2024)

    Escape to Michigan's West Coast and spend breezy days with your loved ones on the water and exploring the surrounding small-town charms.

    Bedroom 1: Queen Bed | Bedroom 2: Queen Bed | Living Room: Sleeper Sofa | Additional Sleeping: Queen Air Mattress

    INDOORS: Flat-screen TV w/ soundbar, dining table, gas fireplace
    KITCHEN: Well-equipped, electric stove/oven, drip coffee maker, dishware & flatware
    GENERAL: Free WiFi, central A/C & heating, washing machine & dryer, cleaning essentials
    FAQ: 1 exterior security camera (facing out), 3 stairs to access home, quiet hours after 9:30 PM
    PARKING: Driveway (4 vehicles)

    -- THE LOCATION --

    LAKE MICHIGAN: Cherry Beach (1.6 miles), Warren Dunes State Park (4.2 miles), Town Line Beach (5.3 miles), Weko Beach Park (7.3 miles), New Buffalo Beach & Boat Ramp (9.0 miles), Oselka's Snug Harbour Marina (9.0 miles), Grand Mere State Park (12.4 miles), Washington Beach Park (19.0 miles), Indiana Dunes National Park (33.1 miles)
    OUTDOOR REC: Chikaming Country Club (3.3 miles), Warren Woods State Park (5.0 miles), Galien River Country Park (6.8 miles), Washington Park Zoo (18.8 miles)
    DRINKS: Greenbush Brewing (2.4 miles), St. Julian Winery Tasting Room (4.6 miles), Journeyman Distillery (6.0 miles), Haymarket Brewing (6.8 miles), Round Barn Estate (11.3 miles)
    ATTRACTIONS: Burnison Galleries (3.7 miles), The Acorn (6.1 miles), Vickers Theatre (6.1 miles), New Buffalo Railway Museum (8.6 miles), Four Winds Casino Resort New Buffalo (9.7 miles), Hesston Steam Museum (9.9 miles)
    AIRPORT: South Bend International Airport (30.2 miles)

    -- REST EASY WITH US --

    Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you'll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we'll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we'll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what holiday means to you.

    -- POLICIES --

    - No smoking
    - No pets allowed
    - No fireworks allowed
    - No events, parties, or large gatherings
    - Please observe quiet hours after 9:30 PM
    - Additional fees and taxes may apply
    - Photo ID may be required upon check-in
    - NOTE: The property requires 3 stairs and may be difficult for guests with limited mobility
    - NOTE: Your safety matters. This property features an exterior security camera. The camera does not look into any interior spaces
    - NOTE: The property sleeps 6 guests in 3 beds with room for an additional 2 guests using the queen air mattress

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About the area

Located in Shorewood-Tower Hills-Harbert, this cottage is on the beach. Lake Michigan and Eleanor O'Connor Wilson Woods Preserve reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Captain Mike's Fun Park and Round Barn Union Pier Tasting Room. Waikiki Jacks and Weko Park are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as power boating. Visit our Harbert travel guide
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Sawyer, MI

What's nearby

  • A sandy beach with sparse grass and waves in the background.
    Indiana Dunes National Park
    29 min drive - 53.4 km
  • A large historic building with a prominent golden dome and arched windows.
    University of Notre Dame
    36 min drive - 60.5 km
  • Warren Dunes State Park Beach
    8 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Four Winds Casino New Buffalo
    14 min drive - 18.9 km
  • Notre Dame Stadium
    42 min drive - 63.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    8 min drive
  • Journeyman Distillery
    13 min drive
  • Lydia's Down Home Cooking
    9 min drive
  • Molly's Corner
    10 min drive
  • Biggby Coffee
    4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Sawyer Retreat w/ Fire Pit < 2 Mi to Beaches! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Sawyer Retreat w/ Fire Pit < 2 Mi to Beaches!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Sawyer Retreat w/ Fire Pit < 2 Mi to Beaches!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sawyer Retreat w/ Fire Pit < 2 Mi to Beaches!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Sawyer Retreat w/ Fire Pit < 2 Mi to Beaches! located?

Situated on the beach, this cottage is within 3 miles (5 km) of Lake Michigan, Cherry Beach and Eleanor O'Connor Wilson Woods Preserve. Lake Louise and Flynn Woods Preserve are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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Reviews

Sawyer Retreat w/ Fire Pit < 2 Mi to Beaches! Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

8.8

Cleanliness

9.6

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 29 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a beautiful setting, beautiful house and very close to anything you needed. It was very peaceful and we enjoyed it very much.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Weekend getaway

Great stay for our weekend away! The house was comfortable for the three of us and I could see it working well for 4-6 people easily. The house was clean, well equipped, nicely updated, and near several things we wanted to do. Easy 1.5 mile walk to the beach or short drive to antique stores, restaurants. I would recommend this lovely place!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Sawyer

Great location. Great space. Lo bed the fully stocked kitchen and sky lights!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Well located home.

Clean place. It does have a bathtub and working stove. Good location. Comfortable. Glad to have spent a few days there. Would do again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Annual Beach Vacation with Grandchildren

We found the location convenient to local beaches, grocery and restaurants. The home is nestled in a beautiful woodsy area just off the main road. Roomy enough for a small group with updates making it very comfortable. Filled with natural light. I would recommend bringing insect repellent due to ticks. For the home owners I recommend the purchase of new bakeware/ovenware such as nonstick skillets. And a pitcher for making drinks. We enjoyed our stay and would return again! Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Very cute house.

This house is in a very nice location. Beautifully wooded, quiet, and safe. It's easy to access, and is really cute on the inside. There's a nice paved sidewalk to Cherry Beach and about a 1.5 mile walk to get there. (or bike ride). The beds are super comfy and soft. Kitchen is very functional. *note that the antique stores and restaurants nearby are not open Monday-Wednesday. But a 20 minute drive to St. Joseph and everything is open, lots of fun! Also, Infusco Coffee Shop a few miles away is really nice!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Lovely little house in the woods

We loved the place and the location. The house has tons of windows and light and is nestled in a quiet neighborhood in the woods. Lots of restaurant choices nearby as well as beaches. Our only minor complaint is that it would be nice if there were curtains or blinds on the windows in the downstairs bedroom, we felt very exposed. There was also a weird incident where another couple showed up in the driveway the second night and said they had booked the place. It had somehow been double-booked by the property management company. It caused an hour of awkwardness while the poor couple had to sort it out, But we would definitely recommend this place for couples and small families, and would book it again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful, cozy place - this was our second stay there, and we hope to return soon
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely cottage, peaceful location, great beds and linens, useful kitchen. Easy to get to beaches, shops and restaurants.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Home is lovely!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

I would go back
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House is great. We didn't get to enjoy the fire pit because when we got back from hiking we just wanted to eat and get off our feet. Kitchen is well stocked, which we love because we all like having home cooked meals. All the sky lights....wow. Didn't need to have lights on until the outdoor light started fading. Listening to the birds singing as you wake up was so relaxing. Hiking Warren Dunes was great (and exhausting). We walked to the Swedish Bakery each morning. Wonderful breakfast pastries, pie and quiche.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Michigan getaway

Beautiful property, many things to do in the area. Good communication with the owner. Would love to return.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Almost perfect!

This place is beautiful. The property is tucked back a bit from a small rd. Nestled between trees, the skylights throughout the house make it feel like you are sleeping in the woods. The location is perfect too-only a few miles from Warren Dunes and multiple restaurants and antique shops. Our family had a really nice time.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

Weekend getaway

The house has a VERY musty smell. There are no window coverings on any of the windows. It is a combination of updated and very out of date. Overall, it is a decent place to stay. I loved the sky lights throughout the house.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Sawyer house

Cute little house in a beautiful wooded neighborhood. Loved the big windows throughout the house, however, some blinds or curtains at night would have made us feel less exposed. There was a moving light of some kind (flashlight? Drone?) Into the bedroom window at different times throughout the night.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful hideaway in perfect location

We had a fabulous time on our very quick trip. Home is tucked away in the trees and is full of skylights. Could see the stars from the skylights and even heard an owl. Made for a very dreamy, nature-inspired trip. Also, we were only a few minutes from Warren Dunes. My only complaint is that they key device was not working correctly, making it difficult for us to open the door a few times. Also, it was a little tricky figuring out the light switches, but we managed. Would definitely return!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Great location, OK property

The location of this spot was great and the property management was easy to get in touch with. We loved the yard and the fire pit. But, I don't recommend this place for people with young kids. First there is no oven, so cooking is very difficult. Second, there are no doors to the bedrooms so it is very hard to make it quiet for the little kids while they sleep. The bed upstairs is extremely uncomfortable and the drain on the bathtub does not work so we couldn't give our young kids a bath - they are too young to shower so it was very tricky after a day at the beach. Additionally, I know measures have been taken to reduce bugs but there was a pretty bad ant problem. For the pricing of this house I would expect better amenities or at least clarity on what is provided.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Small but nice

This home is a little nugget just minutes from Lake Michigan beaches. We enjoyed heading south for a little antique shopping and small downtown vibe and walks on the beach. Fall leaves off the beach are beautiful. Not crowded which is always a plus.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fun weekend trip.

Overall we enjoyed the property. We really enjoyed the outdoor space and the location. It was a 10 minute drive to get where we wanted to go.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Harbert Rental

Have been visiting Harbert/Sawyer/ Bridman/New Buffalo areas for 50 years (+). Always like to try different places. We loved that the home was secluded, quiet, well laid out. All the skylights are a plus, especially on moonlit nights. Though we are very familiar with the area, Host provided plenty of info. Home selection was a GOOD choice!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy cottage

The house is lovely, cozy decor and very clean. We ran into some weather issues and had to cut our stay short and the owner was very accommodating to our situation.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Wonderful location.

Great location. Nice place. Adequate A/C and working plumping, this place would be a 10/10.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Find Tucked Away In The Woods

Our family of 4 (2 young boys) loved our quick getaway from the city to this house that had everything we needed. Plenty of space to spread out with good sized yard for outdoor activities. Beach pass to Cherry Beach allowed us to explore a new beach and we appreciated the parking lot with all of our gear. The owner was immediately responsive on all questions/asks and provided a very warm, hospitable home for our stay. Would book it again in a second if the price and timing is right.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Extremely nice home and location

We loved the house. It was extremely spacious and filled with light. It was in a great location — peacefully surrounded by trees, but accessible to multiple fun activities. We enjoyed sitting outside on the deck, and in the backyard around the fire pit. We were able to do laundry. The bathroom was spacious and modern. The kitchen had everything we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021