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Charming Dog-Friendly Cottage in Sawyer Near Lake Michigan Beaches & Wine Trail

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A living room with a brown leather sofa, a white coffee table, and two armchairs. There is a ceiling fan, a lamp, and framed pictures on the wall.
A living room with a brown leather sofa, a white coffee table, and a fireplace. There are two framed pictures on the wall and a lamp on a side table.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a dining area with a floral tablecloth.
A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a clock, and a chandelier.
A bedroom with a large bed, a dresser, a nightstand, a bedside table, a mirror, and a window with curtains.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Shorewood-Tower Hills-Harbert, MI
  • Place, Warren Dunes State Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Warren Dunes State Park Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, University of Notre Dame
    ‪35 min drive‬
  • Airport, South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed, 1 Twin Bunk Bed and 1 Twin Futon

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

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

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About the neighborhood

Sawyer

Located in Sawyer, this cottage is near the beach. 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. Consider Acorn Theater for a night out or Weko Park if you're traveling with kids. Discover the area's water adventures with sailing and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cycling.
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Shorewood-Tower Hills-Harbert, MI

What's nearby

  • Warren Dunes State Park - 2 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Warren Dunes State Park Beach - 5 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Four Winds Casino New Buffalo - 13 min drive - 22.8 km
  • University of Notre Dame - 35 min drive - 62.6 km
  • Notre Dame Stadium - 42 min drive - 65.8 km

Getting around

  • New Buffalo Station - 16 min drive
  • South Bend Intl. Airport (SBN) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Journeyman Distillery - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Getaway Bar & Grill - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Lydia's Down Home Cooking - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪D'Agostino's Navajo Bar & Grille - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming Dog-Friendly Cottage in Sawyer Near Lake Michigan Beaches & Wine Trail pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much does it cost to stay at Charming Dog-Friendly Cottage in Sawyer Near Lake Michigan Beaches & Wine Trail?

As of Nov 8, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Charming Dog-Friendly Cottage in Sawyer Near Lake Michigan Beaches & Wine Trail on Nov 9, 2026 start from $369, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Charming Dog-Friendly Cottage in Sawyer Near Lake Michigan Beaches & Wine Trail?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming Dog-Friendly Cottage in Sawyer Near Lake Michigan Beaches & Wine Trail?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Charming Dog-Friendly Cottage in Sawyer Near Lake Michigan Beaches & Wine Trail located?

This family-friendly Sawyer cottage is located near the beach, within 2 mi (3 km) of Lake Michigan and Warren Dunes State Park. Captain Mike's Fun Park and Lake Louise are also within 3 mi (5 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. 147 out of 166 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 166 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 166 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 166 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 166 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot for people and dogs. The house has everything one might need. Beds are very comfy and the fenced backyard was fun for our dogs to explore. It’s also very close to great restaurants and Warren Dunes beaches. We highly recommend these great accommodations!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We’ve stayed at this property before and we’re happy with our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The 6 of us (my husband, me, our daughter and SIL and their two young teen daughters) stayed here and very much enjoyed our time. The girls loved the room with the bunk and double and having their own private bathroom. The house was super clean, easy to find, and well provisioned. The kitchen is the best VRBO kitchen I’ve ever encountered. The host was a great communicator — very prompt, and left many helps, tips and information in the house that made it easy to settle in. We also appreciated the abundant seating in the living area. It’s an easy drive from there to Warren Dunes and Grand Mere State parks. If you want a very nice place to eat, you might like TacoTapas!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My family and I enjoyed this home very much. We enjoyed playing cards, watching movies and in the evening a fire in the backyard firepit (as we viewed deer, bald eagle turkey vultures and a large hawk.) Climbing the nearby Warren Dunes and visiting a vineyard and walking to a fun antique store was great fun. The house, kitchen and yard had everything we needed and then some to have a delightful stay in a beautiful part of our country. Also the house would be a delight for dogs to vacation as well! The host was quick to answer questions I had.I recommend this property very much!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We were surprised with the size of the home. It was spacious enough to accommodate 6-8 people comfortably. My top needs were that it be clean and secure and I was very happy in that regard. Cabinets were well stocked, tech gadgets and all types of chargers were available and switches were all labeled for inquiring minds. The only switch we couldn't work were the outside gazebo lights, but we stayed inside after dark so it wasn't a big deal. You can't go wrong with the location - so many things to do any time of the year. We will definitely consider Pine Garden Cottage again!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean and charming place. Have stayed here before and would stay again if the value stays strong.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
From the moment we booked our girls trip till we had to leave..:(We had great communication with the owners. Cottage was very cute and comfortable. Very well stocked for everyone's needs! It was close to every where we wanted to go. The beaches were fabulous! A great family cottage that allows doggies!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The whole experience was wonderful! The host was so easy to work with, and incredibly helpful in moving our dates around when we made a mistake in our scheduling. The home was beautiful, clean and cozy, with so many amenities to make the stay as easy as possible. The setting was peaceful and private, and was a wonderful place to return to after a busy day at the beach. We would recommend it to anyone wishing to stay in the Sawyer area.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fun location. Great house.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This charming cottage is tucked away at the end of a quiet street, surrounded by trees, making it the perfect place to enjoy a Michigan summer. The location is fantastic, just minutes from the beach and all the wonderful shops, restaurants, and activities in Sawyer.The cottage was thoughtfully stocked with essentials, including supplies for our dog, which made our stay even more comfortable. It was clean, cozy, and had everything we needed for a relaxing getaway. We absolutely loved our stay and are already planning to come back!
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My husband, daughter, dog, and I enjoyed our stay. My dog happily sunned in the spacious backyard, and my toddler enjoyed playing with the dump trucks that were left out for us to use. There were lots of helpful labels throughout the house to explain appliances, lights, etc.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was very responsive when communicating both before and during our trip. You cannot get a better location for the area! The house was comfortable and the perfect size for our family room.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 20, 2026
We are so glad you enjoyed your stay! And the close proximity to the beach! We look forward to hosting you next time! Thank you for choosing Pine Garden Cottage!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great pet-friendly home with a large fenced in backyard. The house is spacious with large common areas. Everything went very smoothly and we had a great visit!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our stay at the cottage. It is a duplex but that didn't bother us at all. The home was clean and had abundant seating and sleeping arrangements, a very large dining table, and a great well equipped kitchen. The fenced yard was lovely and we enjoyed the patio and front yard as well. My toddlers loved the wooden bench swing out front and the surprise of a little fairy village on a tree - we left the fairies "food" and I removed it while they slept and told them the fairies loved their offerings and they then made nightly offerings to the fairies. It was really cute. So many great towns nearby - we loved the kids village and carousel in St Joseph and the shops. Close to anything you could ever need. Top notch beaches - we loved Warren Dunes and Weko beach. We had a large group and felt very comfortable and will definitely be returning annually as long as we can! The queen bedroom fit our two toddler blow up air mattresses perfectly, and the teens took the bunk room to have their "own" space and hangout area. 10/10 for charm and location. Can't wait to be back. Already planning it.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage was clean and spacious with a lovely front and back yard. The kitchen is well stocked with everything you could need to cook meals at home. I did not travel with my dogs for this trip, but was happy to see that there were dog food/waters bowls available along with poop bags. There are even some pet gates installed inside to block off sections of the house if needed!I did not realize the cottage was a duplex when I booked. There is a short wooden shared fence between the two backyards. If you have more than 2 cars parking can be a bit tricky with the shared driveway as well, but it’s manageable.The location is wonderful and close to many great restaurants, breweries, etc. Overall this was a great cottage!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was so wonderful! We had such a relaxing weekend with friends and family.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Jan 24, 2026
We love that you found everything wonderful and you all had such a relaxing weekend! come back soon, Pine Garden Cottage
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Stay

Home was very clean, well-appointed and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place and super location

Easy access, clean and loved how it was decorated
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 23, 2023
Glad you loved Pine Garden Cottage!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cute, Cozy Cabin Vibes

Super cute cabin that was close to a lot of beaches and cute restaurants, breweries, and wineries. The backyard was perfect for hanging outside and having a fire.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Jan 24, 2026
We're so happy you enjoyed your stay. Come back soon! Pine Garden Cottage
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Weekend getaway

Great location close to everything
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 23, 2023
So glad you enjoyed yourselves and all the amenities close to the Cottage!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great and Relaxing Stay

My husband and I spent a great weekend relaxing in Michigan. It is close to everything, well-appointed and will definitely want to come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 23, 2023
Glad to hear it was a great and relaxing weekend at our Cottage! We are open year-round, so come any time. Cindy & Terry Owners Pine Garden Cottage
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Great Family Vacation!

We had a great time at this darling, well-stocked cottage. Loved the gazebo, and proximity to beaches, breweries and wineries, and restaurants. A great place for a getaway!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Location and Unit - We'll be Back

Great location and the cottage is perfectly amended with everything a guest would need.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Nov 28, 2023
Glad you liked the location and the Cottage and found it to have everything you needed! Come back soon... Cindy & Terry
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