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Wonderful place for family reunions!

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Exterior
Exterior
Exterior
Living Room
Kitchen

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
6 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 20

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Sawyer, MI
  • Warren Dunes State Park Beach
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Warren Dunes State Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Cherry Beach
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Michigan City, IN (MGC-Michigan City Municipal)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 20)

Bedroom 1a

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 1b

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2a

4 Single Beds

Bedroom 2b

2 Single Beds and 1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3a

4 Single Beds

Bedroom 3b

4 Single Beds

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Handicap Accessible

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

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

About this property

Wonderful place for family reunions!

The Lodge has 6 bedrooms to accommodate a maximum of 12 adults and 8 children (3 bedrooms with 4 twin beds, 1 bedroom with 1 full size and 2 twins, 2 bedrooms with full size beds). Spacious living area includes kitchen, dining room, and living room as well as a beautiful sun porch.

The Lodge is part of our youth and family Camp and Retreat Center.

Lodge guests have access to 200 feet of private beach and sand dunes on Lake Michigan, as well as 30 acres of conservation protected wooded trails. The beach is a 20 minute minute walk through the woods that most people can do. The path takes you through the woods, over a creek and onto the sandy beach. Our beach is to the left, and abuts Warren Dunes State Park.
Area attractions include endless days at the beach, local farms and orchards, a lively local food scene, world class breweries and wineries, and vibrant arts and culture, nearby golfing and fishing.

Property manager

Tracy and Jeri
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Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Under 19 with parent only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Quiet hours are between 10pm and 8am

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Sawyer

Located in Sawyer, this holiday home is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Warren Dunes State Park. Captain Mike's Fun Park and Waikiki Jacks are also worth visiting. With power boating and fishing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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Sawyer, MI

What's nearby

  • Warren Dunes State Park Beach - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Warren Dunes State Park - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Captain Mike's Fun Park - 5 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Cherry Beach - 9 min drive - 7.0 km
  • Weko Park - 9 min drive - 9.5 km

Getting around

  • New Buffalo Station - 16 min drive
  • South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Wolverine Gardens - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪The Beach Bucket - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Lydia's Down Home Cooking - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Getaway Cubbie Bar - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Wonderful place for family reunions! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Wonderful place for family reunions!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Wonderful place for family reunions!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Wonderful place for family reunions! located?

Situated near the beach, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Lake Michigan, Warren Dunes State Park and Warren Dunes State Park Beach. Captain Mike's Fun Park is 2.6 mi (4.2 km) away.

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 17 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

8.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Glenna R.

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

Great place for Family Reunion

The bedroom and bathroom set up worked well for our family. And the playground nearby was a great pluss for the little ones.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Lillian K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
Disliked: Communication, location, listing accuracy

Christian camp not vacation property

The house is very nice, but the property the house resides on is a Christian retreat center which was not disclosed on the listing. If you want to go somewhere with your family this place should be fine but do not go under any other circumstances.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa W.

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

MXON Lodging

They all loved the house. It was a pleasant stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carl and Beth T.

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

Perfect for our family wedding party

Great fit for us as we traveled to our son's wedding held at the Warren dunes park. The trail to the beach gave access to a private section that wasn't crowded ever, even though the public section was at maximum capacity. Suggest you plan on weak or non-existent wifi which makes for better family time and no TV which keeps the noise down so adults can converse! So good 👍 Bring ice cube trays and your own iron for the wedding clothes. Thanks again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nicole F.

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

Family Reunion

The Lodge was a perfect place for our family reunion. We all fit comfortably in the house. There was plenty of room outside for games. The fire pit was great for making s’mores. We would definitely go back again. The walk to Lake Michigan was short and very pretty.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Katherine F.

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

Great place

In this beautiful place me and my family had a family reunion. I love that there is no tv and electronic games that make young kids talk and play conventional games. Beach its really close about 15 minutes walk. This was an amazing experience for us. Tracy is very nice and polite host, she was always available for any need.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ryan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Reunion

Property was perfect for our needs. A lot of beds, big yard, plenty of space for activities. Added bonus for the kids was the playground right next door. Will absolutely be looking to stay again next year.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brian G.

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

Great house for large groups

The house was in pristine condition and management was very kind and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa L., Providence

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

Great time

Perfect family getaway!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Terry S.

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

Tower Hill Weekend

We enjoyed our stay however found it difficult to find path from beach to Tower Hill. We left the rental 1 hour prior to check out but left our cars parked outside so we could walk to the beach. Although we did not see anything stating this was not permitted, we were told there was a late check out charge.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Daniel M.

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

Clean and organized

Our family had a mini vacation and found ourselves in a clean and comfortable location. There was a 10 min walk to the beach and a short drive to a local gas station and store which had anything we needed. The host was very friendly and introduced herself. The host even stocked garbage bags and soap which was very helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

6/10 Okay

Janice W.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Not all that was advertised

We paid hotel prices for campground facilities. Expected a little more for what we paid. Besides paying a hefty cleaning fee we were expected to take all our used linens and put it in bags for cleaning, just like camp. The rooms were just barely adequate. Beds very uncomfortable, too short for a tall person and mattress was rubber covered without a mattress pad to cushion the squeaky rubber. House had nice new appliances, air-conditioning was fine. Kitchen supplies, dishes etc. were fine, bathrooms were fine. When I say it was not all that was advertised, our disappointment was the description in ad of private beach access. Really you should tell visitors that the Warren Dunes State beach area is what to expect, where to go. The actual small 200 feet of private access is under water and when we set up a few feet going south past the muddy water area we had a most unpleasant encounter with beachfront owners. Also make sure to tell visitors that it is not a close little walk to the beach. It is a hike. I think we agreed it was just okay and roomy accommodations for a family like ours but kind of a mid grade experience for the price.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Roberto V.

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

The lodge is new and clean. The beach is a short walk and really nice.

The house is Great! Clean and a lot of space. Volleyball court, fire pit and plenty to do for the entire family. The beach is about a 15 min walk on a trail that may be a challenge for elderly folks and young children but once you get there it's a beautiful private beach. Pack light and you'll be fine
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Marco G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great comfort, privacy & love the nearby private beach.

Always enjoy our summer weekend at Tower Hill!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

jessica r., Deerfield, il

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

Great retreat

We had a wonderful getaway for our family. The house was new and very clean which gave us confidence in our stay in the midst of coronavirus concerns. It was comfortable and LOVED the sunroom. Since this house is a retreat center, all the beds are twin but we made do with it. We loved the short walk to the beach. Even our young kids were fine with the little hike. The private beach was amazing and so nice that it was not packed. Back at the house, we enjoyed using the grill for dinners and utilized the fire pit every night. The internet service was lacking but a blessing that we got to spend time together without much screen time. Overall, we had a wonderful trip! Thank you Tracy and team for making it a great vacation for our family!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn C.

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

Fit our needs perfectly!!

This property was clean and comfortable. It was within walking distance to the beach - a nice forested path. We were traveling with a family of mostly adults and one younger child. Between the beach, the playground, the hiking trails, and the fire pit, there was always something to do! The only place the property was lacking was in kitchen supplies like cutting boards, steak knives, serving bowls, etc. But there was enough that we managed. Thanks so much to the owners for providing us such a clean and comfortable place!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Evan H.

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

Excellent property. We loved our stay.

Excellent property for us. Very spacious. In very good condition inside and out. Clean Nice, super convenient location and easy access to Warren Dunes and the retreat’s amenities, which were Really enjoyed — volley ball court, fire pit, playing field, nature walk
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

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Hosted by Tracy and Jeri

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