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Plan a winter getaway with our year-round home-fireplace, wood,, sleds & firepit

Plan a winter getaway with our year-round home-fireplace, wood,, sleds & firepit

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Michigan vacation home adjoins Warren Dunes State Park & 7 miles of sandy beach
Spacious beach a few minutes from your backyard!  Beach toys & chairs included
Family time in first floor Great Room with cable TV , Netflix and reliable WiFi
Gather the family for food in this dining room, kitchen area or screened porch
Granite countertops and stainless steel appliances highlight the kitchen area

Overview of Plan a winter getaway with our year-round home-fireplace, wood,, sleds & firepit

Reviews
9.8 out of 10 Exceptional
7 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 205400 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Outdoor SpaceOutdoor SpaceOutdoor Space
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill

Explore the area

Map
Sawyer, MI
  • Popular LocationWarren Dunes State Park17 min walk
  • Popular LocationWarren Dunes State Park Beach6 min drive
  • Popular LocationWeko Park8 min drive
  • AirportChicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.)108 min drive

Rooms & beds

7 bedrooms (sleeps 20)

Aunt Toots' Room

1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Lake Erie Room

1 King Bed

Lake Huron Room

2 Queen Beds

Lake Michigan Room

2 Queen Beds, 1 Double Futon and 1 Twin Bed

Lake Ontario Room

1 Queen Bed

Lake Superior Room

1 King Bed

The Sandbox

2 Twin Bunk Beds

Uncle Jean's Room

2 Queen Beds

5 bathrooms

First floor bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

First floor bath

Toilet · Shower only

First floor Master bath

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Lower level bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Second floor bath

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

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

About this property

Plan a winter getaway with our year-round home-fireplace, wood,, sleds & firepit

Are you dreaming of a winter getaway? Escape to our vacation home just over an hour from Chicago. Enjoy a few days or even a week at our spacious home steps from the Lake Michigan sand dunes with great sledding or snowshoeing. We are just a short 5 block walk or 3 minute drive from seven miles of wide, white sand beaches and 200 feet high dunes in Warren Dunes State Park! This will be a time that you and your guests will always remember. Enjoy top notch quality living with your family and friends through contactless checkin and checkout. Seven bedrooms and five bathrooms, plenty of parking for up to 7 cars on property, high speed free wi-fi internet, Five flat screen TV's with cable TV and streaming services, beautiful, freshly laundered linens and towels, and 2 kitchens with everything you need for quality cooking. Make memories in our backyard while enjoying the firepit edged with tall pines. Under a starlit sky, be a part of Pure Michigan. Enjoy the seasons of Lake Michigan year-round at our home in Sawyer, Michigan - 20 minutes north of the Indiana state border. Just minutes from downtown Chicago is our large vacation home named Dunehaven. This four season retreat nestles amidst towering pines just steps from the world's largest freshwater sand dunes located in Warren Dunes State Park, Sawyer, Michigan. The lovely white sands and family friendly waters of Lake Michigan are a short walk from our vacation home. Gather your family together to experience the best that Pure Michigan has to offer with fun activities nearby, quaint towns, and a lovely home for a night time retreat.

Walk out the backyard right into the park and an adventure awaits in all four seasons. Cross country ski amidst moonlit skies, hike along a forest path, or enjoy the many shops, wineries, breweries and restaurants around and along Red Arrow Highway. Gather around the outdoor fire pit after an exhilarating hike through the woods.
At night, enjoy a movie on one of our five large TV screens with Streaming services and DVD players or watch a sporting event on cable TV. Free internet/wifi keep you connected to the outside world. In the surrounding area known as Harbor Country in southwest Michigan, enjoy shopping at boutiques, unique home furnishings stores, art galleries and antique shops along Red Arrow Highway. Wineries, breweries and distilleries are just minutes away from our Sawyer, Michigan home

This spacious home, known as Dunehaven, with over 5,400 square feet will pamper you and your family with quality furnishings, large screened porch, beds to sleep 20, a stone fireplace, a gourmet kitchen,plus a kitchen in the lower level, and all the fun of Harbor Country along Lake Michigan just 20 minutes from the Indiana border.

Enjoy the white sand beaches, fruit stands, fishing, 9 nearby wineries and 3 microbreweries within a 20 minute drive, pick your own blueberry patch, amusement park (with go karts and mini golf)golfing, bicycle trails and the antiques and unique shopping along Red Arrow Highway.

At night, gather together on the large screened in porch and play cards and games while listening to the night sounds of an owl hooting in the trees or enjoy a campfire beneath the starlit skies far from the urban noise and hassles of life. Life is always good at Dunehaven.

Whether you're a group of friends looking for a getaway weekend, or a family wanting to rent a large home for a reunion, Dunehaven will exceed your expectations.

Located a little over an hour from Chicago, this new home offers the flair of the city and the flavor of the country.


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Dunehaven, year round, summer, family, retreat, five bathroom, Seven bedroom,park ,family,

Property manager

Joy Boruff

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor Space

House Rules

Flexible check-in available (contact host in advance of arrival)
Minimum age to rent: 25
Flexible check-out available (contact host to arrange)

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
Dunehaven is family friendly!

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed
Absolutely no pets are allowed!

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking on grounds, porch or in the house.
Parking is limited to six cars in the driveway. No weddings, receptions, business or youth groups or special events are allowed on or in our property.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Sawyer

Located in Sawyer, this vacation home is in a rural area and on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Warren Dunes State Park. Traveling with kids? Consider Captain Mike's Fun Park and Waikiki Jacks. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Sawyer, MI

What's nearby

  • Warren Dunes State Park - 17 min walk
  • Captain Mike's Fun Park - 5 min drive
  • Warren Dunes State Park Beach - 6 min drive
  • Cherry Beach - 7 min drive
  • Weko Park - 8 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 5 min drive
  • Getaway Cubbie Bar - 7 min drive
  • Lydia's Down Home Cooking - 6 min drive
  • Wolverine Gardens - 13 min drive
  • D'Agostino's Navajo Bar & Grille - 8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Plan a winter getaway with our year-round home-fireplace, wood,, sleds & firepit pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Where is Plan a winter getaway with our year-round home-fireplace, wood,, sleds & firepit located?

Nestled on the beach, this Sawyer vacation home is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Warren Dunes State Park and 1.5 mi (2.5 km) from Lake Michigan. Warren Dunes State Park Beach and Captain Mike's Fun Park are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

susan h.

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

10/10 Excellent

June N.

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

10/10 Excellent

Brenda H.

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

10/10 Excellent

Ruth L., Benton Harbor, Michigabn

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

10/10 Excellent

John M.

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

About the host

Hosted by Joy Boruff

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We'd like to share our beautiful home with you. Talk to me directly if you have any questions. I know our home with all of its amenities and the surrounding area. My husband and I love everything about Michigan and the special atmosphere that defines Harbor Country. We both grew up in the Midwest and enjoy this special part of the world with fresh water, beautiful beaches, and the peace and calm of a woodland getaway only steps from the beach. Just minutes from the hustle and bustle of Midwestern cities, our home known as Dunehaven has provided us with a relaxing getaway. This special home is a sanctuary for family fun partnered with quiet moments amidst the towering pines. The white clean beaches bordered by sparkling blue water, outstanding restaurants, antique stores, unique shopping, winery tours, and blueberry picking are just a few of the things we enjoy at Dunehaven. In the fall, we like to take hikes through the woods in our backyard amidst the colorful leaves. The sparkling snow of winter and the lure of a cozy night around the fireplace mark the days of winter. And spring means hundreds of wildflowers offering a carpet of color to our walk to the beach.
Ah, Pure Michigan....we know you will love it as much as we do.

Why they chose this property

We are genuinely Sawyer, Michigan with a backyard that opens onto Warren Dunes State Park with over 1,200 acres of white, sandy beaches, spectacular dunes, and miles of woodland trails.
For years our family had vacationed in Harbor Country starting with tent camping in Warren Dunes State Park. We now can share our beautiful vacation home with other families and guests who enjoy the wooded land and beaches along Lake Michigan. All four seasons beckon you with a winter wonderland (we supply the sleds and toboggan!), walks in the woods to admire the fall splendor, exploring the spring with wildflowers, butterflies and golden sunsets, and celebrating summer with walks on the beach and building sand castles. At night, enjoy a marshmallow s'more around the fire pit in our backyard.

What makes this property unique

Enjoy the luxury of open concept living in our vacation home with many amenities including four flat screen tv's with cable tv and streaming services, seven bedrooms, five bathrooms, 2 gourmet kitchens, wood burning fireplace and jacuzzi tub. Yet, just steps away, the adventure of a walk in the woods beckons you to peacefully step through the canopy of the forest out our back yard. With a ten minute walk, you will see the magnificent Lake Michigan with its white, clean sandy beaches and inspiring sunsets. During the winter, snowshoe through the woods to the dunes to coast down the snow-topped peaks of frosty fun just a few feet away at the dunes. My favorite place is on the screened in porch listening to the waves, the birds and the peace and calm of the tall pines and wooded wonder. On a rainy or cool evening, we love to gather around the wood burning fireplace to tell stories, play games, or play charades. (Board games and charades games are in the house) Life is instantly calmer and more peaceful when you are spending time at Dunehaven. Explore the woods, hike the dunes or just enjoy nature at its best during the day. At night, gaze at the starlit sky amidst the glow of the moon. Our firepit is the perfect gathering place for your family and friends. We even supply the roasting sticks, firewood, benches and seating around the fire in our back yard bordering the state park. Young children enjoy the wonder of nature right outside their back yard. Inside, Dunehaven is a child's delight with a large playroom, secret closet, video games, toys, a play kitchen, board games, puzzles, bicycles, and even a large red wooden wagon to take our sand buckets, toys and shovels to the beautiful white sand beach. The nearby attractions of Bridgman, New Buffalo and St. Joseph are wonderful tourist communities to explore. In downtown St. Joe, visit the chocolate cafe, old fashioned five & dime store, fudge/ice cream shop, toy store, bookstore & pet shop.
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