Sweet Sara’s where friends and family gather to reconnect, relax, rejuvenate.
- House2600 sq. ft.
- Sleeps: 8
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Min Stay: 2–4 nights
House, 4 Bedrooms, 3 Baths, (Sleeps 8)
Bedrooms
Owner
Patti Ther
- Languages:
- english
About Patti Ther
Originally from Glen Ellyn, IL. Fell in love with the area in 1987. Built new in 2000, when I became a full time resident.
Patti Ther purchased this House in 1987
Why Patti Ther chose Lake Michigan Beach
The first time I experienced St. Joseph, MI. I knew I wanted to be here. Originally from Illinois, this was the perfect spot to chill out from the hustle and bustle of Chicago, and still is! Although I had been enjoying vacations here at Sweet Sara's since 1987, when the home was rebuilt in 2000 I moved up permanently. Hope you find in your visit what I discovered many years ago and still enjoy about Sweet Sara's and Lake Michigan. -- Patti
What makes this House unique
You will love the private beach here at Sweet Sara's -- everyone does. Take a swim, read a book, walk the "singing sands", it's all so good. We are located a short drive from St. Joe, South Haven, Saugatuck, Holland. The wine country here in Southwest Michigan offers lots of individual wineries and fun group tours. Golf courses are some of the best, with Harbor Shores (a Jack Nicklaus signature course) right down the road, which hosts the Senior PGA every other year . One cannot visit St. Joseph without experiencing the Silver Beach Carousel, the Whirlpool Splash Pad, the Curious Kids Museums. You can catch a boat ride at the Michigan Maritime Museum in South Haven and learn the history of Lake Michigan's famous boats and shipwrecks. Many of my guests claim that South Haven has the best Farmer's Market, and Saugatuck offers a place to visit more unique shops that you can fit in a day! You may want to check out the Butterfly Room at Sarett Nature Center with 8 miles of walking trails and plenty more amazing insights to nature to experience. Find more info on things to do on line at “Lake Effect Living”, a guide to all things along the Lake. Also find the calendar for upcoming events in the area on line at “St. Joe Today”. wi
Amenities
Featured
- No Smoking
- Children Welcome
- TV
- Washer & Dryer
- Satellite or cable
- Internet
- Air Conditioning
- Parking
- Heater
Bathrooms
- Bathrooms: 3
Safety features
- Exterior lighting
- Smoke detector
- Carbon-monoxide detector
- First-aid kit
- Deadbolt lock
- Fire extinguisher
Location Type
- BeachPrivate Association Beach
- Lake ViewPeeks of Lake Michigan
General
- Air Conditioning
- Heating
- Linens Provided
- Washing Machine
- Clothes Dryer
- Parking
- Internet
- Towels Provided
- Wireless Internet
- Iron & Board
- Hair Dryer
- Living Room
Kitchen
- Dishwasher
- Refrigerator
- Stove
- Oven
- Microwave
- Grill
- Coffee Maker
- Toaster
- Blender
- Coffee Grinder
- Ice Maker
- Dishes & Utensils
- Kitchen
Dining
- Dining Area
Entertainment
- Television
- Satellite / CableFlat screen TV in Livingroom
- DVD Player
- Books
- Games
- Games for Kids
- Music Library
- Video Library
Outside
- Lawn / Garden
- Deck / Patio
- Outdoor Furniture
Suitability
- Long-term Renters Welcome
Onsite Services
- Housekeeper Optional
Notes
- - Ceiling fans throughout, skylights, central air, fully equipped gourmet kitchen, gas Weber barbecue grill. 4 large bedrooms, 1 king, 2 queen, 2 double, 2 twin. - No pets and no smoking on premises. - $200 cash cleaning fee will be collected upon your arrival. - Guests are asked to bring their own beach towels and chairs, and any extra towels besides the 8 provided. - Please call for long term rates.
House Rules
Children allowed
No pets
No parties/events
No smoking
Max guests: 8
Cancellation Policy
100% refund if canceled at least 30 days before arrival date. 50% refund if canceled at least 14 days before arrival date.
Damage and incidentals
You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.
21 Reviews
Sweet Sara's is wonderful!
We really enjoyed our stay at Sweet Sara's. The house was very clean and beautifully decorated. The pictures online do not do this house justice. We felt very at home there and had all of the necessities we needed. The kitchen was well stocked, the living room as very cozy with tons of seating, the sunroom was perfect for some quiet time or reading a book and there were endless options for beds. Our young children loved the 2 small cozy bedrooms upstairs off of the larger bedrooms. They are decorated for kids to make them feel at home and attached to another larger bedroom to be close to parents. The outdoor seating areas were great - our favorite was the fire pit on the patio for making s'mores and the porch swing on the front porch. Patti was available for questions and it was nice to know she was nearby in case we needed anything. We will definitely be returning next year! This house is a gem! We were very sad when our stay was over.
Great getaway
We had 6 adults and 2 kids with plenty of space that included beach access as well as a short drive to St Joseph’s. Patti was communicative and helpful.
Friends Gathering
We had a great time at Sweet Sara's!
The house was fabulous and perfect for our group.
The beach was close by and even though the water was high we still enjoyed the sunsets and strolls.
Patti has parking passes, which the kids used often to go to the beach and everything we needed was supplied.
Patti is very good about helping with suggestions and if we needed anything.
Great place to stay in Coloma!
Beautiful family retreat w every detail!
Our multi generational family found Sweet Sarah’s to be the perfect setting for making memories. The home is clean, well organized and had everything we needed for a long weekend retreat! Compared to other VRBOs we’ve rented, Patti had really paid attention to detail with a kitchen where we could actually cook and bathrooms that had fresh linens! The yard was perfect for the toddler in our group. The beach is a 5-7 minute walk down a lane then 75 steps to a very small beach. Think of the beach as a sunset and wine- sipping spot, not a wakeboard location! Amenities in the area are about 10 minutes down the road at various parks and St. Joe’s. We loved our stay!
Thank you for your review. It was a pleasure having you as our guests. Sorry the beach shrunk this year. ☹ Hoping for a better beach once the deluge of rain stops!!! Congratulations to my guest who completed this weekend's Benton Harbor Ironman 70.3 Steelhead Triathlon! Quite a feat, young man!
Walking distance
The Immediate beach was very small due to high water. Had to drive to everything, that being said still pretty conveniently located. The house was big, well furnished, and clean. Very homey. Our 3 generation family all loved staying.
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Ice skating, Wine Tasting and Tours, Open Air Concerts