The Dacha - Hot Tub, Family-Friendly

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A covered outdoor seating area with a hammock, cushioned seating, and a view of the garden.
A kitchen with a coffee maker, kettle, and mug rack by the window.
A modern kitchen with a stainless steel refrigerator, a built-in oven, and a herringbone-patterned backsplash.
A kitchen with a central island, blue cabinets, yellow pendant lights, and a dining area with a table and chairs.
A room with a blue armchair, a small fireplace, and a bookshelf.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Games at the ready
    One of the few properties with video games available for guests.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub on site
  • Patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Toys
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Sawyer, MI
  • Place, Warren Dunes State Park
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Captain Mike's Fun Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Flynn Woods Preserve
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

2 Twin Bunk Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

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

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About the neighborhood

Sawyer

Located in Sawyer, this vacation home is in a rural area and near the beach. 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 St. Julian Winery - Union Pier Tasting Room. Consider Acorn Theater for a night out or Waikiki Jacks if you're traveling with kids. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing, and don't miss out on the sledding.
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Sawyer, MI

What's nearby

  • Warren Dunes State Park - 1 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Captain Mike's Fun Park - 3 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Flynn Woods Preserve - 4 min drive - 8.8 km
  • Chikaming Township Park and Preserve - 5 min drive - 10.5 km
  • Cherry Beach - 6 min drive - 6.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Journeyman Distillery - ‬13 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

Frequently asked questions

Is The Dacha - Hot Tub, Family-Friendly pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 3 total).

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Dacha - Hot Tub, Family-Friendly?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Dacha - Hot Tub, Family-Friendly?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Dacha - Hot Tub, Family-Friendly located?

This family-friendly Sawyer vacation home is located near the beach, within 3 mi (5 km) of Warren Dunes State Park and Lake Michigan. Captain Mike's Fun Park and Waikiki Jacks are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely house in good location
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place, lots of space and great outside area!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful home with lots of character and so much to do (games, backyard fun, etc.) The hostess was responsive and kind. We had a great relaxing time with family!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Dacha is the perfect home base for a group to take advantage of all southwest Michigan. A real marker of quality is short term rentals for me is the ability to make meals on the property - we fed our group of 7 easily with a grocery trip and all of the thoughtful kitchen inclusions. We hope to return to the property soon!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great family place!

We had a great time at The Dacha! House was just what we were looking for. There were so many cute little touches in the house that made it so welcoming, and plenty of games for the adults and kiddos alike!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 3, 2023
Thank you so much, Carla! We hope to host you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful family getaway

My family and I had an amazing stay! The house has absolutely anything and everything we needed, and more. It is clean, cute, and comfortable. It is within walking distance to Sawyer and on a quiet little street. We made special memories here that we will have with us forever.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Friendly Vacation

Stayed at the Dacha with 3 generations of family ranging in age from one year old to 68 years old. House was well stocked with toys, games, kitchen items and very comfortable. Hot tub was amazing. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

great house and location

We stayed at the Dacha with 3 adults and 4 kids. The house had everything we needed and then some. We loved the hot tub and the great back yard. It is super close to Warren Dunes which is where we spent a lot of our time. We would definitely come back again. Thanks so much!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Book it!

We loved our stay! Andrea was a fantastic host, very responsive and helpful throughout. The cottage had everything we needed, and the beds were super comfortable. The backyard was a highlight: a peaceful space surrounded by trees, complete with a badminton/volleyball net, a small playground for the kids, and a relaxing hammock. It's just a block from town, making it easy to walk to the coffee shop, grocery store, and restaurants, we especially loved Susan’s! Bonus - there are lots of toys for kids and board games for the family.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Girl's Trip

Our group of ladies enjoyed all this property and cute little town had to offer! The house is so cute and has everything you need for your stay! We enjoyed chatting in the screened in porch, a night in the hot tub, swinging from the tree, and the coffee station. It is nice walk into town for coffee or lunch at the brewery! Its close to the dunes, winery, and New Buffalo for shopping! I would recommend this property for families too! I hope to bring my kids back here!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Dacha had everything we needed and more! It was the perfect quiet escape even in winter. We even had a 60 degree day so were able to enjoy the backyard and playset. They thought of everything - black out curtains, pack and play, white noise machines. Everything I would normally pack and bring with us was already there. My kids loved the toys that were there for them to play with. The house is perfect for multiple families and has 2 separate family/living spaces plus the screened in patio. We were close to everything - downtown Sawyer and Warren Dunes. We'll definitely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

We’d come back! A lovely summer week

We rent a different place in this area yearly and this is one of the few places we’d return to. We had 3 who stayed the whole week and others who came and went(a mixture of young adults and their benevolent parents;). Great location near “downtown “ Sawyer. Walking distance to coffee shop/groceries/brewpub. We cycled the 12 miles to New Buffalo and took country road cycle trips as well. Quick drive to beaches. The house is comfortable with a ton of nice touches-cute decor, tons of hooks to hang stuff after a day at the beach, and sleep sound machines in each bedroom. Kitchen well appointed with lots of coffee and bar equipment. Screen porch, hot tub, fire pit made it great for relaxing. We’ll be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean. Host responded quickly. Easy check-in process. Close to beach and all amenities. Quiet neighborhood. All kitchen amenities and utensils available. We enjoyed games, hot tub, fire pit. Sunroom and closed porch was amazing. It is close to the interstate and railroad, but not too bad noise as there is a line of trees that decrease the noise. Great stay and great host.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This home was perfect for our multi generational family vacation! The location was great! Walkable to the downtown area and a short drive to the beach. The kitchen was so well stocked with appliances and the backyard was the best!! We would love to stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed at the Dacha with my kids and grandkids (4 adults, two kids and a dog in total). It is the most “at home” I’ve ever experienced in a STR. The home had absolutely every single thing we needed. So many thoughtful extras! It felt like home and not an impersonal money-making space as is so often the case these days. Communication with Andrea was stellar. The book documenting the renovation of the property was such a wonderful addition. My family lived in nearby Harbert for three generations and having such a homey space from which to explore and remember meant the world to me. I highly recommend Andrea and the Dacha and hope to return.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved our weekend at the Dacha, can’t wait for next time!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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