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Gandy Lane Cottage

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A house with a deck and a covered picnic area, surrounded by a grassy yard and dense trees.
Newly remodeled kitchen
Private kitchen
Private kitchen
Private kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Arcade/game room
    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade and game room.
  • Steps from the shore
    Top-rated for its nearby beach, ideal for sunbathing and swimming.
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Balcony

Explore the area

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Sawyer, MI
  • Place, Warren Dunes State Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Cherry Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Warren Dunes State Park Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Basement Shower

Shower only

Main Floor Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Upper Bedroom 1/2 Bath

Toilet

Spaces

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

About this property

Gandy Lane Cottage

2 bedroom, 1. 1/2 bath cottage on a naturally beautiful 1.6 acre lot, private park like setting. Lake side of the red arrow Hwy. and very near Warren Dunes State Park. Plenty of outdoor area (6+ Acres), privacy and lots of parking. Gandy Cottage has Cottage charm and beautiful wooded views.

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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
Yes, children count as do infants.
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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
Please use shower downstairs to remove sand from beach
Please recycle and take out garbage and recycling when departing
If due to a (unforeseen situation) the capacity of five is exceeded, a 40.00 per night, per person charge will be incurred.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1698240vb
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
Long-term renters welcome
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
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 cottage is in a rural area 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. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing, and don't miss out on the ice skating, snowmobiling and sledging.
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Sawyer, MI

What's nearby

  • Warren Dunes State Park - 3 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Flynn Woods Preserve - 5 min drive - 8.8 km
  • Captain Mike's Fun Park - 5 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Cherry Beach - 5 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Warren Dunes State Park Beach - 5 min drive - 2.8 km

Getting around

  • New Buffalo Station - 13 min drive
  • South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Wolverine Gardens - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Journeyman Distillery - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Getaway Bar & Grill - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪D'Agostino's Navajo Bar & Grille - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Gandy Lane Cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Gandy Lane Cottage?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Gandy Lane Cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gandy Lane Cottage?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Gandy Lane Cottage located?

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

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 53 out of 54 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 54 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 54 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 54 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 54 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aaron K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage is peak VRBO expectations, better than advertised!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Theresa M.

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

Birthday getaway

House was beautiful and right down the road from the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashley C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A wonderful property to stay with our family. Every detail is thought of and incredibly clean. Great fire pit, grill station and deck to enjoy the evenings. Plenty of space inside for a family of 4. Kitchen is well stocked. Owners are friendly and helpful. We would definitely stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth F.

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

Lovely Cottage

We had a wonderful stay. The cottage was super cozy, clean and had everything we needed. Bob and Martha were great hosts. We are hoping to stay again next year.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Renee N.

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

Amazing property

We absolutely enjoyed our stay here! Everything was wonderful from check-in to check-out. Bob and Martha are wonderful people and make sure everyone's stay is great. We hated to leave, but already planning to stay here again next time!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nina A.

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

Wonderful

This is a great cottage. Very comfortable and clean. Hosts are terrific and location was perfect for us. Hope to return next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Clean Fun

The house was nice. Very clean and the owner was friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Jun, 2022
Thanks for visiting and we hope you will come back again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Zeinab A.

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

Beautiful home

This home was perfect. Bob and Martha were very welcoming and accommodating during our stay. There was acres of land to discover, explore and adventure in. We had a great time!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa L.

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

Absolute Favorite

We visit Western Michigan every summer, and this is our second visit to Gandy Lane. It is our family's absolute favorite place to stay. Everything is truly wonderful! My kiddos can't wait to go back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian F.

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

Amazing Experience

Family is familiar with SW Michigan and have stayed all up and down the coast. Sawyer is probably our favorite town and the Gandy Lane cottage was perfect. Amazing property, remote feel, great amenities, helpful owners and biking distance to the beach! Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jane M.

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

Loved our stay

We stopped here on a family road trip and Gandy Lane was excellent. Bob met us and showed us around while we admired all the finishing touches that he built into the cottage. He also gave our grandkids tractor rides. Thank you Bob and Martha for sharing your house and generosity.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter R. E.

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

Beautiful Cottage and Property

This is a fine place to stay. The property is in a prime location yet very private, and the cottage has great character and charm. The owners thought of every single detail and provide bikes, plenty of firewood, beach chairs, etc. Everything works perfectly and you can tell they really care. The outdoor firepit and grill area gazebo/bar were a joy to use. So too was the outdoor shower and back deck. We look forward to returning.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B.

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

Lovely fall trip

My husband and I spent a lovely weekend at Gandy Lane Cottage. The cottage was in a beautiful spot, just a short walk from Warren Dunes. The cottage was super comfortable. We had everything we needed and the hosts were super friendly and accomodating. The weather was warm enough that we got to spend some time on the back porch. We hope to go back soon!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Oct, 2022
Thanks for the kind review. Hope to see you again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia S.

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

Lovely Warren Dune Trip

We had a great stay at Martha and Bob’s cottage. This was a perfect place to stay to walk to the Dunes and the beach. There were a lot of nice options around Sawyer for local dining, and great suggestions for places to go from our hosts. We ended up walking to the Historian for a dinner one night which was great. We also took advantage of the grill at the house one evening, and made a bonfire in the fire pit. It was all around a lovely place with lovely people and we would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katy G.

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

delightful property

The hosts were so helpful, yet unobtrusive. Storm lead to a power outage and the hosts went above and beyond to hook us up to a alternative power source. HIghly recommend
Stayed 21 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nathan S.

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

Relaxing Retreat in a Beautiful Area

We were the first vrbo renters at Bob and Martha's cottage in the woods and we could not have been more delighted. The house was clean, freshly redone, and comfortable. Highlights included: the large elevated deck, outdoor fire pit and indoor fireplace with plenty of wood, several wooded acres with trails by a stream, walking distance from beautiful beaches and the Warren Dunes, and two kind and accommodating hosts. We hope to return again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Timothy W.

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

Unique and Wonderful Lake Michigan Getaway

This cottage is a real gem amidst a sea of generic VRBO rentals. Many of the original architectural details have been preserved and highlighted by the current owners, and it's clear that a great deal of though and care has been put into all of the updates. The cottage is in an ideal location close to the Warren Dunes and plenty of great cafes and restaurants. The bikes were a great touch and much appreciated by my family. And the owners were wonderful to communicate with. Highest recommendation.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Oct, 2022
Thank you for such a kind review! We hope you will visit again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anna L.

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

Family-Friendly Slice of Heaven!

Gandy Lane Cottage was the perfect weekend retreat for our family of four with two young children. We especially enjoyed the beautiful property at night while relaxing with a bonfire. Kids loved exploring the area and riding bikes. The beach chairs and toys provided at the cottage were very much appreciated for our trip to Warren Dunes. The house was well-stocked with many amenities. Gandy Lane is immaculately clean, very well updated but still has a home-like cabin charm. Bob was very helpful and easy to reach when we had questions! We would love to visit again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris S.

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

A little piece of heaven

This was my first opportunity to experience the Lake Michigan area. Actually my first time to Michigan and it did not disappoint. Bob and Martha were very kind and communicated with me as soon as I booked their cute little cottage. It was close to many nice little places, some of which was closed due to the off season. We really just wanted a weekend to relax and go see the beach a few minutes away and it was exactly what we needed. The cottage was cute and clean and the walking trails were very relaxing as well. You will be thinking of your next trip back here just as we are. Thank you again!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul K.

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

Gandy Lane Stay

The cottage is well suited for a stay of a few nights. Two bedrooms on the main floor. I believe one of the couches would have folded out to a bed if we needed it to.Kitchen, bedrooms and bathroom are all modern. TVs in each bedroom, and a large TV downstairs. The Miss Pacman game was a fun addition to the trip.There was a multitude of things to utilize at the cottage if you had an extended stay. Board games, books, bikes, an outdoor grill, washing machine and dryer.The cottage is probably a 5 minute drive from Warren Dunes State park. We ended up walking on the beach there a couple times.Owners were attentive, and answered calls or emails quickly.All in all, a nice place to stay for a few days, and we would consider staying there again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angela W.

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

Comfy, cozy, clean house in a nice quiet area

My friend and I got away for a quick "mom break" at this cottage recently. The cottage is in a great area, check in was easy and Bob and Martha are great friendly hosts. Being a neat freak myself I am very particular on how clean a rental should be. This cottage is not only charming but kept impeccably clean. We appreciated all the history and quaintness the cottage had to offer. Having an nice note to greet us along with some treats was a wonderful way to start our weekend. The kitchen was well stocked and there was plenty of firewood to use. We really were able to relax and have a wonderful time. We would absolutely rent again! Thank you Bob and Martha!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly P.

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

Fabulous spot for a Sawyer stay

What a wonderful spot to stay for our trip to Sawyer for a nearby wedding! Bob and Martha were a delight to work with. Bob kindly stopped by to fill us in on the frisbee golf and rope swing on their neighboring property that my kids both delighted in using, and we loved the fresh tomatoes he shared from their garden! Warren Beach is just minutes away, as are so many neighboring towns with great spots to eat & drink...Oaks Eatery and Luisa's Swedish Bakery both being highlights for breakfast. The kids (and adults) had a blast playing Ms. Pac Man in the basement. The house was neat and comfy, and we all really loved the unique design of the wood kitchen table! We had a morning visit from some deer, and enjoyed having coffee out on the back deck, surrounded by trees. We didn't get a chance to try the firepit or use the bikes unfortunately, but loved that they were available...I wish we could have stayed longer. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Sept, 2024
Thanks for such a glowing review. We are glad you enjoyed your visit and hope to see you again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa D.

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

Really nice home

Really nice little cabin. We were a family of 4. The main bedroom has its own powder room, and then there is another bedroom with a queen bed. The shower in the larger bathroom has great water pressure. There’s also a shower in the basement for rinsing off although you’d have to think ahead to keep the basement door unlocked if you want to avoid trekking sand through the house. There was also a nice large gathering/reading room with comfy couches and chairs. The basement has a futon and a pac man arcade game. Kitchen had pretty much everything needed. Fresh eggs on property as well! The outdoor space is also very nice for grilling and sitting outside with a fire. We walked to the Pheasant Pantry place for coffee and pastries, our kids loved the big tree swing, the beach is minutes away ($11 for non-residents cash only) and there is a place go-karts and an arcade nearby as well.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bryan W.

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

Nice, well appointed cottage.

We had a very nice stay for a long weekend near the lake. The cottage was well appointed with everything you need except food and clothes. Numerous bikes and generous beach supplies were provided. The washer and dryer came in handy after a day at the beach.The kitchen was well equipped, maybe the only thing missing was an ice cream scoop. Outside there is an outdoor kitchen with electric, running water, plus gas and charcoal grills. Gas for the grill was provided. Theres also a picnic table, numerous chairs, and a fire pit. Plentiful fire wood was provided as well along with hot dog forks and marshmallow sticks.The host lives just up the lane, was very attentive, and welcomed us to use the trails on the property for a nice nature walk, and invited our kids to use the rope swing between the two houses.The previous owner was a wood worker so there are numerous custom touches to the design and decor. The house is located on a quiet private drive but the state park, some restaurants, captain mikes amusement park, an ice cream shop and produce stand are all a short drive away.Overall this was one of our best vrbo experiences and we would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Jun, 2025
Thanks for your lovely review. We hope you visit again. Martha and Bob
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Whittney R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a wonderful stay will recommend to family and friends. Beautiful location and great host.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2026

About the host

Hosted by Martha Mohr Franta

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We love Harbor Country and all it has to offer. Our property is very special and we know you will love visiting. We have been in the area for a couple years but have spent our lives visiting the area.

Why they chose this property

Close to great restaurants, antiquing, beaches, hiking. Cozy, with great amenities.

What makes this property unique

We are nearby if you need us.
Cottage is located off the main road, on a private driveway.
Walkable to beach and restaurants.

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