Harbor Country Home with Guest Cottage, Private Pool, Short Walk to Beach!

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Entire home

kitchen area into living room, plus stairs to lofted master bedroom

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Location
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4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8167 sq m

Popular amenities

Pool

Hot tub

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Washer

Check out the area

Sawyer, MI

Warren Dunes State Park5 min drive
Cherry Beach6 min drive
Warren Dunes State Park Beach7 min drive
Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.)106 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Futon

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Unique, charming home in beautiful Harbor Country (Sawyer), only 80 miles from Chicago. With its main house and guest residence, this property can comfortably accommodate up to 8 guests. Just a short walk to the beaches of Lake Michigan; drive-in beach access also available. This one-acre wooded lot offers plenty of space for privacy and has its own pond, fire pit, and outdoor dining area.

Beautiful built-in heated pool with wood deck. Large poolside outdoor dining table. The large grounds are ideal for entertaining with great games like volleyball or horseshoes. Kitchen with high-end appliances (Blue Star range, Sub Zero fridge, Bosch dishwasher). PLEASE NOTE: THE POOL IS NORMALLY CLOSED FROM MID SEPTEMBER UNTIL THE FOLLOWING MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND.

The main house has three bedrooms and two full bathrooms (one with an over-sized soaking tub); the guest house has its own bedroom and a full bathroom. Bedrooms lay out as follows:

- master bedroom: queen bed
- second bedroom: queen bed
- third bedroom (kids' bedroom): 2 twin beds
- guest house bedroom: queen bed plus single sleeper sofa
The main house has a spacious kitchen, breakfast nook and full dining area; cozy living room with fireplace and cable TV; and sizable screened-in porch. The guest house offers a bedroom, full bath, living room with convertible twin bed sofa, cable TV, kitchenette, and its own screened-in porch. WiFi available. PLEASE NOTE: WE DO NOT ALLOW WEDDINGS, EVENTS, OR PARTIES.

DURING THE SUMMER, FULL WEEKS RENT FROM FRIDAY TO FRIDAY AND PARTIAL WEEKS RENT SUNDAY TO FRIDAY. Please contact regarding details on weekend and weekly packages during the off-season.

CANCELLATIONS: A 100% refund of paid rental fees (exclusive of HomeAway/VRBO fees) will be provided for cancellations made by lessee at least sixty (60) days prior to lease start date. A 50% refund of paid rental fees (exclusive of HomeAway/VRBO fees) will be provided for cancellations made by lessee at least thirty (30) days prior to lease start date. Refunds will not be granted less than thirty (30) days from start date of lease.

Keywords: Main House and Guest House

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Steve Nichols

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Amenities

Pool

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Pool

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 30

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Minimum 5 night stay June through August.

No parties or large group gatherings

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

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

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Harbert

Located in Sawyer, this cottage is near theme parks and on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Warren Dunes State Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Captain Mike's Fun Park and Waikiki Jacks. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Sawyer, MI

What's nearby

Warren Dunes State Park - 5 min drive
Cherry Beach - 6 min drive
Warren Dunes State Park Beach - 7 min drive
Weko Park - 9 min drive
Four Winds Casino New Buffalo - 18 min drive

Getting around

New Buffalo Station - 14 min drive
South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

McDonald's - 7 min drive
Getaway Cubbie Bar - 8 min drive
Lydia's Down Home Cooking - 8 min drive
Journeyman Distillery - 13 min drive
Wolverine Gardens - 15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Harbor Country Home with Guest Cottage, Private Pool, Short Walk to Beach! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Harbor Country Home with Guest Cottage, Private Pool, Short Walk to Beach! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Harbor Country Home with Guest Cottage, Private Pool, Short Walk to Beach!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Harbor Country Home with Guest Cottage, Private Pool, Short Walk to Beach!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Harbor Country Home with Guest Cottage, Private Pool, Short Walk to Beach! located?

This family-friendly Sawyer cottage is located on a lake, within 3 mi (5 km) of Lake Michigan, Warren Dunes State Park and Warren Dunes State Park Beach. Captain Mike's Fun Park and Waikiki Jacks are also within 6 miles (10 km).

9.6

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Chad H.

13 Oct 2023

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

Chad’s Review

Fabulous place! Great Hosts!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary Jo V.

25 Sept 2023

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

Lovely Property

We enjoyed our long weekend here. Everything was very clean. The pool temperature was great, warm enough to swim in 70 degree weather. We enjoyed the outdoor table and peaceful surroundings. Nice walk to the dunes state park which is a great place to go to the beach. Communication with the owner was excellent.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Beth C.

4 Aug 2023

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

Beautiful pool

Quiet, beautiful, serene, private property. Enjoyed the gorgeous heated pool during the day and in the evenings.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carol B.

28 Jul 2023

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

A wonderful house!

We enjoyed staying here and the pool was a big plus! Plenty of room for us all, and the guest house was a nice addition.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

KIRK C.

6 Aug 2022

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

Good spot for family vacation

The property checks a lot of boxes for a family vacation. We were there with our daughter's family including four kids ages 5 and under. Grandma and Grandpa were happy to have our own place in the guest cottage. There was room for all of us at the dining table in the main house, and the private pool was a big attraction. There were also many little conveniences that made it nice - lots of plasticware for the kids, cookware for preparing meals, broom/dustpan for sweeping up the inevitable crumbs, etc. Be sure to look through the little white booklet from the owners that will answer lots of FAQs. There were several nearby options for entertaining the kids, from Warren Dunes beach/park to Captain Mike's bumper boats, a pick-your-own blueberry farm, etc. We walked the kids up the street to the playground in Bethany Beach neighborhood for a quick recess, and no one chased us out although we were told they are protective of their area. We also drove up to St. Joseph for the giant splash pad and great Silver Beach Pizza spot. While there are closer golf courses, we drove an hour north to Ravines, a nice Arnold Palmer course ($44 weekday senior rate), and Mommy and Daddy enjoyed renting a jeep on the dunes even further north. The property itself is a bit like being in the woods - a deer was dining on the plants behind the houses when we arrived. We had a campfire one night (be careful on the stone steps leading down) and the 5-yr-old chased the little tree frogs hopping around. The grounds could use a little pruning and a power washer could be put to good use here and there, but indoors was clean and comfortable. Good communication with the owners. We notified them of a loose screen and jamb on a porch door and they had it fixed before we left. All in all we would consider staying here again.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022