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Lovely vacation home, woodsy setting, walk to Warren Dunes, patios, porch, yard!

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Enjoy your morning on the deck after a great night's sleep in our comfy king bed
Deck off master bedroom in the trees!
Kitchen table and view to the screened porch.
Newly updated kitchen!
Living Room

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Bring your furry friends
    Top rated for creating memorable stays with your pets.
  • Balcony
    A rare find - enjoy views from the balcony.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Warren Dunes State Park
4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Balcony or patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Kitchen

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

1st BR- Master Bedroom

1 King Bed and 1 Double Futon

2nd Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

3rd Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

4th Bedroom/All-Season Porch

1 Double Futon

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Half Bathroom

Toilet

Master Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Upstairs Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

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

About this property

Lovely vacation home, woodsy setting, walk to Warren Dunes, patios, porch, yard!

Linden House is nestled in the woods next to The Warren Dunes State Park. Featuring a brand new kitchen with all you need to make delicious meals at home. The home features 3 bedrooms upstairs. The Master bedroom has a private bath, one king bed, full futon, skylights, sundeck, in a beautiful forest setting. Bedroom 2 has a queen bed, desk, large closet space. Bedroom 3 has a queen bed, large closet, woodsy view. The queen bedrooms share 2nd full bath on second floor. First floor has comfy living space. Our all-season porch houses the entertainment center, but can also double as a 4th bedroom with privacy. Half bath on first floor. Relax in the screened porch off the kitchen or take your meals out there with seating for 8. It's the most popular room in the house! Our large yard features a patio with gas and charcoal grills and firepit! A lovely walk into the Warren Dunes State Park or a 3-minute drive. We have other beaches nearby as well. Plenty of dining opportunities. There is a new pickleball court a short drive from the house, amazing biking on country roads. Bring your suits and get to the beach!


Activities:: Swimming at Warren Dunes or other great beaches in the area. Hiking at the Dunes, Grand Mere State Park, lots of other venues. Cross-country ski out the door to the park. Captain Mike's fun park is minutes from the cottage. Many great wineries are within 10 miles (Little Sonoma Valley). Fan-tas-tic biking on little-traveled country roads. Great restaurants, antique shops, outlet mall, casinos and Heston Steam Museum.. the list goes on.

Area:: Sawyer is between New Buffalo and St. Joe and close to other great towns, but only 90 minutes from Chicago. Close to Saugatauk and Holland. You can make an easy day trip to Notre Dame for football and back. Lots of options.
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 26
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
We need to agree to a pet first.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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Property # 322732
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Sawyer

Located in Sawyer, this holiday home is on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Warren Dunes State Park. Ready for a night out? Consider Acorn Theater and Silver Creek Event Center. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and skiing, and don't miss out on the sledging and ice skating.
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Sawyer, MI

What's nearby

  • Warren Dunes State Park - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Warren Dunes State Park Beach - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Four Winds Casino New Buffalo - 14 min drive - 24.8 km
  • Indiana Dunes National Park - 29 min drive - 59.4 km
  • University of Notre Dame - 40 min drive - 65.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Wolverine Gardens - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪D'Agostino's Navajo Bar & Grille - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Getaway Bar & Grill - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lovely vacation home, woodsy setting, walk to Warren Dunes, patios, porch, yard! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Lovely vacation home, woodsy setting, walk to Warren Dunes, patios, porch, yard!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Lovely vacation home, woodsy setting, walk to Warren Dunes, patios, porch, yard!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lovely vacation home, woodsy setting, walk to Warren Dunes, patios, porch, yard!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lovely vacation home, woodsy setting, walk to Warren Dunes, patios, porch, yard! located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Warren Dunes State Park and 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from Lake Michigan. Warren Dunes State Park Beach and Captain Mike's Fun Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 44 out of 52 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 52 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 52 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 52 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 52 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lukasz K.

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

Great place to stay and enjoy the beach

We had a nice relaxing time, the property had great amenities and location
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Jul 2022
Thanks, Lukasz... we are so glad you enjoyed your stay and hope to see you again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Catherine G.

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

A pleasant experience

Linden House was very welcoming. Well stocked so we didn’t have to buy many groceries. Location was great. Hosts were very responsive to our needs.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Archival

10/10 Excellent

William A.

Great time again! Thanks Maggie

Clean, great location.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr 2020
Thanks, Will...we always love having your group. You are so easy to communicate with. Enjoy the rest of your summer! ~ Maggie and Tom ~
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karla W.

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

Lovely place for a getaway!

We thoroughly enjoyed our time in Sawyer. The place was clean, and the screen porch was lovely! We could walk to Warren Dunes, which was a plus.
Stayed 12 nights in Dec 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Jan 2021
Thanks, Karla! We are so glad you enjoyed your holiday stay with us at Linden House... Happy New Year!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Warren Dunes

We had a wonderful time going to the beach and other local things, stayed a few extra days.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Allison G.

Relaxing Getaway

We only had a few days to spend with our friends and were so happy to see that such a beautiful house was ready and waiting for us! Very relaxing, great area recommendations, quick walk to the beach, and a lovely home all made for a very happy us. Thanks for such a great stay and experience!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr 2020
We enjoyed having you! Lovely guests... Please come back and visit us again. ~ Maggie and Tom ~
Verified

8/10 Good

David B.

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

Great house

The house was spacious, especially the main bedroom suite. Plenty of room for 6 old folks!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris R.

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

Memories!

Loved being able to come back here and stay at Maggie's Linden House. This was my family's 5th visit here. You cannot beat the location, and the beds are even better then I remember from the last time. Thank you for allowing us to stay at Linden House!
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr 2020
Thanks, Chris! It's always great to have you guys back. You are so considerate of the house... we appreciate that. Look forward to seeing you next year. Maggie & Tom
Verified

10/10 Excellent

mike s.

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

Family bonding

Overall we were very satisfied with our stay. Walking distance to warren dunes park was nice. Also visited some local breweries and got some much needed beach time. Maggie was awesome to work with and we look forward to a return trip!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Sept 2021
Thanks, Mike! We enjoyed having your family visit Linden House and look forward to seeing you again! Maggie and Team UPWE!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joyce R.

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

Our Familys Favorite!

Favorite house in our favorite area. Its our 5th time at Linden House and wont be our last. Great porch, efficient kitchen, comfortable beds, and walking distance to beach. Well be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Aug 2021
Thanks, Joyce... always a pleasure to have your family stay with us.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michele S.

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

Summer Getaway

Great accommodations for a family. Near beaches, attractions, children's museums and trains. This home was very comfortable for a family adventure. We especially liked the screened-in porch for dinners and just to relax. Our pet cat also enjoyed the porch to watch the deer, chipmunks, and birds. It was a great trip.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Jul 2024
Thanks, MIchele! We enjoyed having your family at the house. Come back and see us again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth R.

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

Friends Retreat

Super comfortable home, in the woods with gorgeous trees & easy location to beach & town! Wonderful communication with check in process & availability for questions . Enjoyed the back porch for late night meals & card games !!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tamara V.

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

Perfect location, lots of room and pass to local beach a huge bonus.

Beautiful quiet location. Master bedroom is amazing. Screened in porch was perfect and big. A huge plus. I will definitely be back. The pass to Waco Beach was a great bonus. A beautiful beach that is so easy to get in and out of and very peaceful.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Aug 2021
Thank you, Tamara... we are so glad you enjoyed your stay at Linden House and look forward to the next time!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura G.

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

Great Family Get Away House

The house was just right for our Family Get-Away Weekend. Enough rooms for each family to have their own room. The walk to the beach each morning was perfect for the group to take the dog for a good walk. Spent time at breweries and wineries in the area. Also, spent some good family-time in the screened in porch.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Oct 2021
Thanks, Laura! We were happy to host your group and we hope you come back and see us again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl A.

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

Close to dunes and beach

Lots of family space, great well stocked kitchen. Short walk to nice fruit market. All the beach toys, chairs and towels we needed. Plenty of shade, house stays cool. Convenient walk to dunes, 5 miles to a great beach. Our third year at this house, we’ll be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eileen J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Wonderful

Great except disappointed with the picture showing the lake outside the back with a path to the lake, and that was not there. One reason we choose the place.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Jun 2021
Glad you enjoyed your stay, Eileen... thank you for the nice note in our guest book as well. Hope to see you again! ~ Maggie and Team UPWE! ~
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carol P.

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

A gem!

The house was perfect for us! 5 adults, 6 week old baby and our dog. Well equipped kitchen for cooking, great spaces so we could spread out - porch, deck, sunroom and yard. We could walk to Lake Michigan as well as a wine bar. We are already talking about going again! Thanks to the team who were so responsive- Donna Sue and her husband.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Oct 2024
Thanks, Carol! We are thrilled that you enjoyed our little oasis... and the wine bar! Thank you for taking such great care of our house. We hope to see you back at Linden House soon! Maggie, Donna Sue and David
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim A.

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

True Michigan get-away

What a wonderful property and location this was. Easy walk to Warren Dunes. Found good pickleball play nearby. Home had everything, even for the 3 weeks we were there we didn't have to buy any paper products. AC worked fine when we needed it. Hosts very communicative whenever I had questions. Would absolutely go back there again.
Stayed 21 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Sept 2022
We so enjoyed hosting Kim and her family and hope to see them again. Lovely guests!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Deb F.

Perfect getaway!

We wanted a quick getaway for my girlfriends 50th birthday, Maggie's house was just perfect! Four couples, beautiful fall weather, fire pit outside, awesome master bedroom ...the list goes on and on! It's a quick trip from Chicago, and less than a 10 minute walk to the beach, even in November!! Sure to be a place I will continue to enjoy over and over again! Thanks MAGGIE!!
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr 2020
You are so welcome...it is the perfect girls getaway. I do it often myself! Please come back and see us again! Thanks, Tom & Maggie
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Monica M.

Warren Dunes Treasure

What a wonderful stay we had in this lovely home within walking distance of the Lake Michigan dunes & beaches. We relaxed in the comforts this property afforded us, and the location allowed for an easy drive from the Chicago area. We enjoyed walking the beaches, building bonfires, and sitting on the porches while watching the seasons begin to change. Every detail in this home has been attended to with great care. Monica O'Callaghan
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr 2020
We are so happy that you had a lovely stay with your family in Sawyer. It really is a great spot to relax and enjoy life. Thank you for your lovely thoughts, Monica. We hope you return to visit us again. Tom & Maggie
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Bruce S.

Linden House Review

Three of us rented the house initially for 5 weeks while we worked in the area. We then extended our stay and additional 10 days due to additional work. The owner was easy to deal when we were initially setting up the lease and also during the 10 day extension at the end of the job (we were day-to-day on the final date and she was flexible enough to understand that we did not know the exact end-date of our rental). In addition, the house was clean and had all of the amenities that we needed. I also dealt with the owner about the cable and WiFi on the first day and she had these resolved immediately. All-in-all a very positive experience and we plan on coming back.
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr 2020
Thanks, Bruce & Company! We feel fortunate to have nice people like you staying in our home. Glad you enjoyed your stay (albeit for work). Congratulations on squeezing in so many bike miles this year with our beautiful midwest "winter." Look forward to seeing you next year....Maggie
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Mary F.

Great for Sister's Weekend

This cottage was clean and roomy for our Sister's Weekend. Communication was great with the owner. Wi-Fi worked well. The kitchen is well stocked. The AC worked great. Plenty of bathrooms for four females! Only small drawback was we had to bring our own towels to use on our last night and had to wash the ones available at the cottage. (I was traveling beforehand and not coming from my own home and this may have been a problem since I only found out closer to our arrival date but was able to use my sister's.) However, this would not keep me from renting this cottage again as I did give it a 5-star rating. Enjoyed our time at this cute rental cottage.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr 2020
Thanks, Mary...so glad you enjoyed your stay. It is such a wonderful place to enjoy with family and friends. We look forward to seeing you the next time! Tom and Maggie...
Archival

6/10 Okay

Carolyn L.

Missing Bedroom, and Soap

How a host/owner handles challenges that arise during a guest stay factors into a fair review. When sink pipes disassembled, creating a messy flood and preventing use of the kitchen, our host did what she could to rectify the problem. What was far more disappointing was the utterly unusable futon in the uncomfortably cold uninsulated porch, which the host had proposed as a 4th bedroom. We managed, by pulling a stained mattress from a bedroom and placing it on the floor of the master. This wasn't an ideal solution for 65 year old women. If its a three bedroom cottage, let's call it that. Also, it would also have been nice to find a bar of soap in the showers, if not shampoo and conditioner. Instead, we used the hand liquid soap until we got to the store. Small, gracious elements make a big difference in an overall experience, and memory.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr 2020
Carolyn, naturally we are disappointed that your stay was not perfect. We appreciate your understanding that we did everything within our power to fix the sink immediately. Luckily, it happened late on your last night. It didn't bar use of the entire kitchen, but since having use of the sink for breakfast in the morning before checkout was the main concern, we offered to buy breakfast for the whole group at a lovely nearby restaurant. The three-season porch has heaters. If there were questions about the heat, we could have helped with that. This is the first time we have been told the futon is unusable. My friends have used it and we are just shy of 60. It clearly states in our description that the three-season porch can be used as a fourth bedroom, but it isn't listed as a four-bedroom house. The porch is delightful in summer with all the windows open. Also, there is another futon already in the master bedroom, so the mattress was not necessary. We offered an early check-in, which was taken advantage of six hours prior to the usual arrival time. We also offered a late check-out. We responded immediately when we were apprised of the sink. If we had been told of these other issues, we could have suggested some alternatives. We do provide many amenities at the house including all paper products, dish and hand soap, laundry soap, linens, towels, kitchen ware, appliances, yard chairs, beach chairs, Weber grill, etc. We have always assumed our guests would prefer their own personal hygiene products, but will take your suggestion and add shampoo and conditioner for the upcoming season. Thank you for your feedback, as we will use it to make our home more comfortable for the next guests. ~ Tom and Maggie ~
Archival

8/10 Good

Mary Jo D.

Perfect home for families

We loved the large yard which was perfect for games of catch and campfires with s'mores. We found the kitchen well stocked and plenty of room to cook large family dinners. The extra fridge in the garage really helped with the adult beverages. The screened in porch was great for eating and for sitting and reading the papering in the early morning when the deer came to visit outside the yard. This is very wood area and so nice and quiet. Flashlights at night are helpful for navigating to the beach or outside. I was concerned when we arrived and the a/c was not on. I did not need to worry because when it did get hot the window units did a great job. My only suggestion was to have a little step stool in the main bedroom to turn on the a/c since it is over the wardrobe. Next year I will not lug dish soap, paper towels and TP since the house was so well supplied. Move in ready just bring your food. If I must give a negative it was that the kitchen needed a sharper paring knife or a sharper. If this is my only negative I would say it was a great vacation home.
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr 2020
Thank you for staying with us! We will sharpen our knives... we appreciate the feedback. Please come back and see us again! ~ Tom and Maggie ~
Verified

6/10 Okay

Joyce R.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Nice house, great neighorhood, misleading ad.

Ad says 4 bedrooms "sleeps 10" which is not true. It has 3 bedrooms and a den with pullout couch - for which there were no sheets, pillows or blankets. The blankets eventually found smelled bad. After leaving, we were accused of moving furniture around and leaving food "everywhere." This is simply not true. We totally emptied both refrigerators and left only that food already in the cabinet when we arrived. New appliances were great but no soap was provided for dishwasher. Guests should be told to bring their own. Finally, we were accused of staining the living room and hallway rug. We should have taken pictures upon our arrival to show that the stains were already there. Unfortunately, it was a "he said, she said" situation so i just paid the extra cleaning fee and consider it a lesson learned. One final thought - the accusations came after the host said she personally inspected the house on Sunday following our departure on FRIDAY! Thats 48 hours after we left. As they say in the legal profession, there was no chain of evidence linking my family to the "mess" we allegedly left. This is all moot. We will not be returning to the Linden House.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

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