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Sawyer Retreat w/ Fire Pit < 2 Mi to Beaches!

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A deck with a table and chairs, a green umbrella, and a view of a cabin in the background.
A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a large window with a forest view, and a dark wooden island.
A modern living room with a gray sofa, a fireplace, a TV mounted on the wall, and a dining area with a wooden table and chairs.
Living area
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, and a built-in microwave.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the beach and sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Lake Michigan

Popular amenities

  • Furnished balcony or patio
  • On beach
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer/dryer
  • Internet access
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Sawyer, MI
  • Place, Warren Dunes State Park Beach
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Four Winds Casino New Buffalo
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, University of Notre Dame
    ‪36 min drive‬
  • Airport, South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Additional Sleeping (Living Room)

1 Double Sofa Bed

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Full Bathroom

Full Bathroom

Spaces

Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

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About the area

Harbert

Located in Shorewood-Tower Hills-Harbert, this cottage is on the beach. Lake Michigan and Eleanor O'Connor Wilson Woods Preserve reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Captain Mike's Fun Park and Round Barn Union Pier Tasting Room. Waikiki Jacks and Weko Park are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as power boating.
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Map
Sawyer, MI

What's nearby

  • Warren Dunes State Park Beach - 8 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Four Winds Casino New Buffalo - 14 min drive - 18.9 km
  • Indiana Dunes National Park - 29 min drive - 53.4 km
  • University of Notre Dame - 36 min drive - 60.5 km
  • Notre Dame Stadium - 42 min drive - 63.7 km

Getting around

  • New Buffalo Station - 14 min drive
  • South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Journeyman Distillery - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Lydia's Down Home Cooking - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Molly's Corner - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Biggby Coffee - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Sawyer Retreat w/ Fire Pit < 2 Mi to Beaches! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Sawyer Retreat w/ Fire Pit < 2 Mi to Beaches!?

As of 10 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sawyer Retreat w/ Fire Pit < 2 Mi to Beaches! on 8 Nov 2027 start from £523, 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 at Sawyer Retreat w/ Fire Pit < 2 Mi to Beaches!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Sawyer Retreat w/ Fire Pit < 2 Mi to Beaches!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sawyer Retreat w/ Fire Pit < 2 Mi to Beaches!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Sawyer Retreat w/ Fire Pit < 2 Mi to Beaches! located?

Situated on the beach, this cottage is within 3 miles (5 km) of Lake Michigan, Cherry Beach and Eleanor O'Connor Wilson Woods Preserve. Lake Louise and Flynn Woods Preserve are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 29 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful, cozy place - this was our second stay there, and we hope to return soon
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely cottage, peaceful location, great beds and linens, useful kitchen. Easy to get to beaches, shops and restaurants.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Home is lovely!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a beautiful setting, beautiful house and very close to anything you needed. It was very peaceful and we enjoyed it very much.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House is great. We didn't get to enjoy the fire pit because when we got back from hiking we just wanted to eat and get off our feet. Kitchen is well stocked, which we love because we all like having home cooked meals. All the sky lights....wow. Didn't need to have lights on until the outdoor light started fading. Listening to the birds singing as you wake up was so relaxing. Hiking Warren Dunes was great (and exhausting). We walked to the Swedish Bakery each morning. Wonderful breakfast pastries, pie and quiche.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

I would go back
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Weekend getaway

Great stay for our weekend away! The house was comfortable for the three of us and I could see it working well for 4-6 people easily. The house was clean, well equipped, nicely updated, and near several things we wanted to do. Easy 1.5 mile walk to the beach or short drive to antique stores, restaurants. I would recommend this lovely place!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Sawyer

Great location. Great space. Lo bed the fully stocked kitchen and sky lights!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Michigan getaway

Beautiful property, many things to do in the area. Good communication with the owner. Would love to return.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Well located home.

Clean place. It does have a bathtub and working stove. Good location. Comfortable. Glad to have spent a few days there. Would do again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Overall we had a wonderful stay. The house is on a gravel road surrounded by large trees, and we saw deer and turkeys wandering around daily. The home was spacious and fit our family of five well. Beds were comfy, though pillows were very worn and lumpy. The house has a musty smell but the humidifier in the main area helped with that and we didn’t even notice it once we had that on. Our main issue was that the house lacked window treatments. The bedrooms all had skylights with no coverings. It was great to see the stars while laying in bed, but mornings were bright. We all brought eye masks as a previous guest mentioned that, but our kids were not able to sleep past sunrise. The main room also lacked window treatments, so we felt pretty exposed at night. Kitchen is pretty stocked, but seemed to be missing some essentials, there was only 1 smaller plastic cup for our children, so we bought paper cups for them to use for meals. There also was no baking or pizza trays for the oven. We loved being able to walk to the Harbert Community Park and Louisa Bakery from our house. We spent the majority of our time at Harbert Beach, the closest beach to the house, about a mile away, 4 minute drive. It was always easy to park and the beach was never really crowded. Overall we had a great time and Harbert was fun getaway for our family to relax and unwind for our last week of summer. Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Almost perfect!

This place is beautiful. The property is tucked back a bit from a small rd. Nestled between trees, the skylights throughout the house make it feel like you are sleeping in the woods. The location is perfect too-only a few miles from Warren Dunes and multiple restaurants and antique shops. Our family had a really nice time.
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Jul 2023
From the owner: "Thank you, Amy! We are so glad you enjoyed your time! We love the feel of the place, too."
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Annual Beach Vacation with Grandchildren

We found the location convenient to local beaches, grocery and restaurants. The home is nestled in a beautiful woodsy area just off the main road. Roomy enough for a small group with updates making it very comfortable. Filled with natural light. I would recommend bringing insect repellent due to ticks. For the home owners I recommend the purchase of new bakeware/ovenware such as nonstick skillets. And a pitcher for making drinks. We enjoyed our stay and would return again! Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

Weekend getaway

The house has a VERY musty smell. There are no window coverings on any of the windows. It is a combination of updated and very out of date. Overall, it is a decent place to stay. I loved the sky lights throughout the house.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Aug 2024
Hi Susan, we're so glad you appreciated the skylights, but we're sorry to hear some aspects fell short of expectations. We sent your feedback to the homeowner and they’d like to share the following:- The house is located in a high moisture environment in the woods. As part of recent renovations, the crawlspace has been completely sealed to prevent moisture from entering the home. A whole-house A/C system has also been installed, along with a dehumidifier. If we had known there was an issue during your stay, we would have suggested turning on the dehumidifier to help with the odor.- The large windows are designed to bring in natural light and showcase the beautiful views surrounding the property. While not all windows have coverings, the wooded surroundings do offer natural privacy. Additionally, new window coverings are being added to the downstairs bedroom next month after the season ends.- The home is accurately portrayed in the professional photos on the listing so guests can decide before booking if it meets their preferences.The homeowner works hard to provide a wonderful guest experience and we look forward to this property hosting many satisfied visitors.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Very cute house.

This house is in a very nice location. Beautifully wooded, quiet, and safe. It's easy to access, and is really cute on the inside. There's a nice paved sidewalk to Cherry Beach and about a 1.5 mile walk to get there. (or bike ride). The beds are super comfy and soft. Kitchen is very functional. *note that the antique stores and restaurants nearby are not open Monday-Wednesday. But a 20 minute drive to St. Joseph and everything is open, lots of fun! Also, Infusco Coffee Shop a few miles away is really nice!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Sawyer house

Cute little house in a beautiful wooded neighborhood. Loved the big windows throughout the house, however, some blinds or curtains at night would have made us feel less exposed. There was a moving light of some kind (flashlight? Drone?) Into the bedroom window at different times throughout the night.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful hideaway in perfect location

We had a fabulous time on our very quick trip. Home is tucked away in the trees and is full of skylights. Could see the stars from the skylights and even heard an owl. Made for a very dreamy, nature-inspired trip. Also, we were only a few minutes from Warren Dunes. My only complaint is that they key device was not working correctly, making it difficult for us to open the door a few times. Also, it was a little tricky figuring out the light switches, but we managed. Would definitely return!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Lovely little house in the woods

We loved the place and the location. The house has tons of windows and light and is nestled in a quiet neighborhood in the woods. Lots of restaurant choices nearby as well as beaches. Our only minor complaint is that it would be nice if there were curtains or blinds on the windows in the downstairs bedroom, we felt very exposed. There was also a weird incident where another couple showed up in the driveway the second night and said they had booked the place. It had somehow been double-booked by the property management company. It caused an hour of awkwardness while the poor couple had to sort it out, But we would definitely recommend this place for couples and small families, and would book it again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Great location, OK property

The location of this spot was great and the property management was easy to get in touch with. We loved the yard and the fire pit. But, I don't recommend this place for people with young kids. First there is no oven, so cooking is very difficult. Second, there are no doors to the bedrooms so it is very hard to make it quiet for the little kids while they sleep. The bed upstairs is extremely uncomfortable and the drain on the bathtub does not work so we couldn't give our young kids a bath - they are too young to shower so it was very tricky after a day at the beach. Additionally, I know measures have been taken to reduce bugs but there was a pretty bad ant problem. For the pricing of this house I would expect better amenities or at least clarity on what is provided.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Aug 2023
Sarah, we take guest feedback seriously and passed your comments on to the homeowner who would like to share the following: We're glad you enjoyed the location, the yard, and the fire pit! -While the oven is not listed as an amenity, we have since added a toaster oven (with air fryer) so hopefully that will help. We find our guests tend to enjoy the variety of nearby restaurants. -Yes, I can see how the absence of doors could be a challenge and I apologize for any inconvenience your family faced because of it. We have opted for a more open space given the cottage feel. -Regarding the bed, we stayed there the week before and found the same bed to be quite comfortable. I know each person's definition of comfort can be different! -I'm very sorry to hear you experienced some ant issues. Again, we stayed there the week prior and didn't notice any ants. We also stayed 2 weeks after you did and again noticed no insect issues. We've made sure to take precautions by adding some ant traps around the premises. Thank you for the feedback. We do take it seriously.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Small but nice

This home is a little nugget just minutes from Lake Michigan beaches. We enjoyed heading south for a little antique shopping and small downtown vibe and walks on the beach. Fall leaves off the beach are beautiful. Not crowded which is always a plus.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fun weekend trip.

Overall we enjoyed the property. We really enjoyed the outdoor space and the location. It was a 10 minute drive to get where we wanted to go.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Harbert Rental

Have been visiting Harbert/Sawyer/ Bridman/New Buffalo areas for 50 years (+). Always like to try different places. We loved that the home was secluded, quiet, well laid out. All the skylights are a plus, especially on moonlit nights. Though we are very familiar with the area, Host provided plenty of info. Home selection was a GOOD choice!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy cottage

The house is lovely, cozy decor and very clean. We ran into some weather issues and had to cut our stay short and the owner was very accommodating to our situation.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Wonderful location.

Great location. Nice place. Adequate A/C and working plumping, this place would be a 10/10.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Find Tucked Away In The Woods

Our family of 4 (2 young boys) loved our quick getaway from the city to this house that had everything we needed. Plenty of space to spread out with good sized yard for outdoor activities. Beach pass to Cherry Beach allowed us to explore a new beach and we appreciated the parking lot with all of our gear. The owner was immediately responsive on all questions/asks and provided a very warm, hospitable home for our stay. Would book it again in a second if the price and timing is right.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
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