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Blue Door Cottage steps from Warren Dunes State Park in charming Harbor Country

Lakefront cottage with kitchen and patio

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Charming cottage walking distance to Warren Dunes State Park
Cozy up to the fire at Blue Door Cottage
Living room with fireplace, new queen sofa bed, new chair & ottoman, recliner
Living room with fireplace, new queen sofa bed, new chair & ottoman, recliner
Books, games, and guide book for a fun vacation

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Sawyer, MI
  • Place, Warren Dunes State Park
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Warren Dunes State Park Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Weko Park
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.)
    ‪49 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Blue Door Cottage steps from Warren Dunes State Park in charming Harbor Country

BRAND NEW MATTRESSES AND NEW GAS GRILL IN 2025!!

Blue Door Cottage is a family friendly year-round retreat situated in a private wooded location with backyard adjacent to Warren Dunes State Park. Cozy up to gas log fireplace in the living room that easily turns on with the flip of a switch. With two bedrooms, spacious kitchen, and living room with queen-sized sofa bed, the cottage can accommodate up to 6 people. Enjoy a meal on the large covered deck with the gas grill. In the surrounding area known as Harbor Country, enjoy antique shops, restaurants, bakeries, wineries, microbreweries, distilleries, art galleries, boutiques and more. Walk into Warren Dunes State Park on a path at the end of the cul-de-sac.

Only one dog under 50 lbs is allowed and a $95 nonrefundable fee applies. Contact owner for pre-approval on exceptions to the pet limit/size. Please include dog breed and weight. Additional fees may apply.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 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 2 pets total)
Contact owner with exceptions prior to booking
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Dog must be leashed at all times outdoors.
Dog must be crated when left unattended.
No smoking in the house. No marijuana use on the property at all.

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

Sawyer

Located in Sawyer, this cottage is 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.
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Sawyer, MI

What's nearby

  • Warren Dunes State Park - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Captain Mike's Fun Park - 4 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Warren Dunes State Park Beach - 5 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Weko Park - 8 min drive - 8.8 km
  • Cherry Beach - 8 min drive - 7.3 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
  • ‪Molly's Corner - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Biggby Coffee - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Rising Kites Coffee - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Infusco Roasters - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Blue Door Cottage steps from Warren Dunes State Park in charming Harbor Country pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Blue Door Cottage steps from Warren Dunes State Park in charming Harbor Country?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Blue Door Cottage steps from Warren Dunes State Park in charming Harbor Country?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Blue Door Cottage steps from Warren Dunes State Park in charming Harbor Country located?

This family-friendly Sawyer cottage is located on a lake, within 2 mi (3 km) of Warren Dunes State Park and Lake Michigan. Captain Mike's Fun Park and Warren Dunes State Park Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 141 out of 162 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 162 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 162 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 162 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 162 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mark B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful time at the cottage! Such a wonderful location, cozy feel, comfortable rooms. The host was amazing to work with and very responsive. We will definitely stay at this cottage again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great little house in a quiet neighborhood- everything you could need and a 15 minute walk to the lake if you don’t want to pay the 11 per day park fee. Be aware that wireless service is pretty miserable in the area, but luckily there is great Wi-Fi at the home. Dunes are fabulous and the parks in the area are kept spotless.
Warren state dunes beach and lake
Nature trail through Warren dunes state park
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karim M.

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

excellent

This is a wonderful home in a very good location for beach-town fun!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

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

Good Stay!

Great house easy access to Warren Dunes and close to Sawyer and other cute towns, lovely weekend on Lake Michigan!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jon B.

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

Great stay!

As advertised, love our visit!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jim N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house itself was just fine clean and neat. The grounds need attention, over grown by 3 -4 feet around retire property, dead tree next to the driveway, branches and bark falling a storm came through luckily nothing big fell. The handicapped ramp is block off needing repair, fire pit chairs need power washed along with the deck and gutters this property needs taken back to how it was a few years back. We were there for the house and beach so on this particular stay the yard wasn't an issue for just but if the kids and grandkids would have came a nicer exterior property would have been great. All in all i am pleased a would book there again i hope this review has a positive impact on the owner to take it back a few years to make the outside more appealing and comfortable
Sunset at Warren dunes 3 minutes from blue door cottage
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Carleta T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great location!

Loved the location right next to Warren Dunes State Park.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

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

Perfect location to enjoy harbor country!

Absolutely charming little cottage in an excellent location. Very comfortable for two adults and two little kids. This is our second summer in Sawyer, and we would definitely come back here for a third.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer E.

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

Perfect for us!

Our long weekend was quiet, peaceful & relaxing! Cottage was as advertised. Loved that it was walking distance to Warren Dunes State Park, the meat market & farmers market!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine D.

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

Right next to Warren Dunes park!

Love all the colorful touches in house. Beds were both comfy. My husband really appreciated that all the windows were locked upon our arrival (very rare). Lots of good restaurants nearby. Nice outdoor seating.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Sara K.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

This house was in a great location and close to multiple area attractions. Overall, the house was delightful however needed a few spots deep cleaned. Bed and towels were nice and clean. Bed was comfortable and lots of great dvds and games were available. The outside of the house and landscaping appeared to need some TLC but didn’t affect our stay overall. Covered table on the back deck was nice, and we relaxed there at times. Thanks for sharing your house with us.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Theresa M.

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

Long weekend

House is in great location right next to Warren Dunes State Park. Turkeys and deer walking around. Had everything as advertised. House was clean. Could use a little maintenance such as slow bathtub drain and dusty air vent or two. Deck was a nice place to eat meals. Back yard around fire pit was messed up didn’t use it.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly F.

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

Lovely Summer Stay

My husband and I and our two girls enjoyed everything about this cottage and our stay in Sawyer. We come yearly and this was our favorite house yet. It is super quiet, watching deer and turkey in the yard, easy access to the park, plenty of comfortable living space and conveniences in the home. We never needed to contact Justin, but he was responsive before and after. This area is wonderful for a classic family lake trip. We enjoyed his collection of DVDs for the one night we didn't go climb Old Baldy. Highly recommend and will book for next year soon!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah B.

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

Nice place

One thing we didn’t do was make sure we had aluminum foil and plastic wrap and lunch bags with us. Those were not at the property. Other than that it was great and comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

4/10 Poor

Genita R.

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

Great Location, Disappointing Host

Here’s what we loved about the cottage – the location. When we opened the door, we were met with a loud beeping noise every 15-30 seconds, and we could not easily find the source. We tried calling the host. He did not pick up, and his VM was full. We checked the welcome guide/binder and could not find any helpful information. After about 30 minutes, we found the carbon monoxide detector plugged into an outlet near the baseboards behind two dining room chairs. We hit the reset button, and the CO detector went blissfully quiet. At 1:30 a.m., we were woken up to the CO detector beeping again. We reset the CO again and messaged the host to ask him to replace the decade old advice. Later that morning, the host responded, apologizing, but saying that he would not replace the CO detector or send someone to replace it. Luckily, we were able to find a store that first full day where we purchased a CO detector. After reaching out to VRBO support, the host again apologized but claimed that the smoke detector was also a CO detector. It is not. The home just needs some care. Both beds need new mattresses. The use of memory foam toppers cannot correct for a mattress so soft that your body forms a V when you lay down. We also hosed down the lawn furniture on our first day to remove a heavy layer of dirt. VRBO Support has told the host that he needs to compensate us for not having a safety feature that he listed. He has stopped responding to them and to us.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tom B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a great cottage to get away from the daily grind. Clean and well equipped. Close to everything you need to unwind. Went to the Warren Dunes State park everyday and you can’t beat the sunsets, just breathtaking!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable home in a great location.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Andrea M.

Liked: Communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
The house is cute and has good potential but could use some TLC. Check in was delayed bc owner forgot to send code. Upon entering the home with groceries the fridge and freezer were warm and food was not kept cold. There was sand on the floors and dishes/silverwear were not well cleaned (had food on them). I did a whole house clean including kitchen and dishes upon entering. The deck is a nice space however there are some rotten floorboards that could be replaced. Inside the house there are some large gaps in the floorboards as well. There is a firepit space out back but the chairs are so filthy and covered with dirt that we did not use. The beach supplies are stored in a small closet in the house and were stacked to the ceiling. Upon opening the door to the closet a huge cooler fell on me and 3 chairs spilled out. Prob not an ideal space to cram in beach supplies. In a house that can sleep 4 people only 3 beach towels were provided. Overall the beds were comfy and AC worked, but we will not return to this rental. It was a stressful start to our vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amelia R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Blue Door Cottage was just the right fit for what we were looking for. It was very clean and comfortable. The backyard was lovely and you could even enjoy it in the rain, as there is a cover on some of the deck. It is situated close to all that area has to offer…great restaurants, ice cream, swimming at the Warren Dunes, etc. And it is a very dog friendly area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a great place to stay. Beds were comfortable. Having a washer and dryer is a definite plus. There is anything you could need in the home lots of supplies available. I would recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location was great, the house was very well appointed, the bicycles in the shed made it fun & easy to get to the dunes, and the back deck is exactly what cityfolk need with our coffee in the morning. Justin was exceptionally responsive and Merlin told me about almost two dozen different birds on the property!
Pretty little deer right outside the window!
Wild turkeys across the street.
The super cool view as you round the corner toward the Warren Dunes beach area. It's about 3/4 mile, takes about 15 minutes on bicycle with moderate exertion.
Loved this handmade stool with low back and wide seat.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victoria H.

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

Mother's Day Weekend Retreat

My husband knew I needed a break from caregiving and mothering, so I booked this cabin close to my favorite Michigan park, Warren Dunes.The cabin had everything I needed for a very relaxing retreat including a Kuerig for my morning coffee, a fireplace for my chilly return from watching the sunset, a clean and comfortable bed, and all the delightful touches that make staying at a vrbo so fun , such as cute decor, a warm throw, or vintage novels to read. Thanks to the host for providing this choice spot just a short walk from Warren Dunes. Mission accomplished!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Perry Y.

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

May stat

Another great stay at this property.Everything was as expected.Clean, well appointed, and comfortable.Thanks Justin!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher L.

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

Exactly what we needed

We needed a late March getaway from the city and this was perfect. Justin has thought of everything. The house is very comfortable--both living room and beds. Nice decorated. Great water pressure. All the conveniences of home. Very quiet, close to the park and to restaurants. We'll definitely go again.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara T.

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

Cozy little cottage in great location

The check in process was easy and the home was just as described. Comfortable and cozy!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

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