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Gigantic lakefront home with private hot tub, washer/dryer, AC, deck, & firepit

Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and balcony

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Beach nearby
TV, fireplace
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
TV, fireplace
Exterior

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

8 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 204000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Gigantic lakefront home with private hot tub, washer/dryer, AC, deck, & firepit

Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and balcony
Access to hot tub, laundry facilities and gas grills are available at this smoke-free holiday home. The holiday home boasts a fireplace and offers a kitchen and a washing machine. Guests can appreciate conveniences, such as 6 bathrooms and a fridge, and other amenities include a balcony and a TV.
Air-conditioned accommodation at this holiday home offers fireplaces and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.
Recreational amenities at the holiday home include Access to hot tub.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Property manager

Vacasa of Michigan

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator

Bedrooms

  • 8 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 6 bathrooms
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Firepit
  • Gas grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 4,000 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

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 and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

48525

About the area

Map
Sawyer, MI

What's nearby

  • Warren Dunes State Park - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Warren Dunes State Park Beach - 5 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Captain Mike's Fun Park - 7 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Cherry Beach - 9 min drive - 7.0 km
  • Weko Park - 10 min drive - 10.2 km

Getting around

  • New Buffalo Station - 17 min drive
  • South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Beach Bucket - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Lydia's Down Home Cooking - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Getaway Cubbie Bar - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Transient Artisan Ales - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Gigantic lakefront home with private hot tub, washer/dryer, AC, deck, & firepit pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Gigantic lakefront home with private hot tub, washer/dryer, AC, deck, & firepit?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gigantic lakefront home with private hot tub, washer/dryer, AC, deck, & firepit?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Gigantic lakefront home with private hot tub, washer/dryer, AC, deck, & firepit located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Lake Michigan, Warren Dunes State Park and Warren Dunes State Park Beach. Lake Louise and Captain Mike's Fun Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Gigantic lakefront home with private hot tub, washer/dryer, AC, deck, & firepit Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Larissa T.

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

Just wonderful

We were a group of twelve writers on retreat and we had the loveliest stay. Comfortable, quiet, beautiful view, accessible beach for walking, and easy-to-use kitchen. Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
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8/10 Good

Lynn H.

Great house for our family

The house was perfect for our large family. We loved the huge kitchen table, the top floor gathering space, and the easy access to the private beach. A few minor updates would make the house 5 stars.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert G.

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

peace, quiet and amazing sunsets

very comfy house. tons of room, a very short walk to a beautiful beach that's private for people in the neighborhood -- it was totally empty for our entire two week stay. well equipped kitchen. more cozy than fancy -- which we totally loved.
Stayed 14 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Jim C., Oakland, CA

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

Spacious home on the Lake Michigan beach

Our extended family had the bedroom privacy couples wanted as well as multiple living space areas for bonding as a group. While there are many levels and stairs, the main level worked well for those with mobility issues in our group of 20. Great views of the lake and sunset. Easy access to family friendly, sandy beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
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6/10 Okay

Ted K.

Second Base

Great location but house is tired and needs an upgrade.
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10/10 Excellent

CARLA B.

Relaxing and Stunning Views!!!

We love this rental. We have stayed in many rentals on Lake Michigan and we all agree this is the Winner!!! Views are stunning and the access to the beach and lake are right on the property. The house is very clean which was a must. The hot tub although small was hot and so relaxing! The home is comfortable and homey. Thanks for sharing this little piece of heaven!!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
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8/10 Good

Deborah S.

Wonderful home on the lake

Great location on Lake Michigan, nice friendly neighborhood, well stocked kitchen, wineries and breweries nearby. The house worked perfectly for our large extended family, with a main level (no stairs) bedroom and bathroom for my 93 year old mother. It would be a perfect 5 with some updating.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
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6/10 Okay

Redvers C.

Could be great but needs help.

Really great location, spacious, and easy one minute trek to beach. However, it was rather dirty. Stained sheets, visible dirt and crumbs on floors and tables, food left in the fridge, etc. If it was a clean home it would have been a very nice place to stay in for a week!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Mike S.

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

Not bad overall

Great view and location. Handled the 20 of us well. Sliding doors were hard to open, especially for the children. Upper bunks in bunk house were not safe to use. Lots of maintenance/upkeep and deep-cleaning required throughout the property. There were a lot of cob webs outside around doors and deck railings. Decks need attention.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
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8/10 Good

Laura D.

Amazing Location for a small Family reunion

We had a great stay for 5 adults and 4 kids. I would recommend the house based on the sunset views over Lake Michigan and the ease of access to the most gorgeous beach! It was a great location and not far from New Buffalo. The house itself was a little bit dated, but generally comfortable. Everything was clean enough, but I feel like the floors could have used a better mopping before arrival. We had an issue with the pots and pans being unusable - the coatings were scratched and burned off. The management quickly had a new set delivered to the house. I am not sure why it took us complaining to have pans that didn't look like they were 80 years old... The other issue was the toilet in the downstairs Primary Bedroom. It didn't work - even after they sent a plumber to 'fix' it. Some of the beach accessories were broken, yet remained in the shed. it would make sense for the homeowner to go ahead and remove non-functioning chairs + umbrellas. We were fine because we brought our own. The last thing was the bedroom layout. The two upstairs bedrooms and one downstairs bedroom have en suite bathrooms. The 2 bedrooms on the middle level and one downstairs bedroom don't have attached bathrooms. We did not use the bunk bedrooms in the attached building on the deck.

10/10 Excellent

Harry G.

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

Thanksgiving

The house was beautiful and comfortable for all 15 of us. The kitchen was well stocked with lots of equipment and serving dishes for prepping our Thanksgiving meal. We had a wonderful time
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Doug E.

EPIC Stay in Sawyer

My wife and I have vacationed in the area for over 40 years; New Buffalo, Union Pier, South Haven, and Saugatuck, among other beautiful spots. Our stay in Sawyer was the best ever! Where else could 8 siblings and their partners stay together, each with a bedroom and most with a private bathroom? Beautiful private beach, amazing views of Lake Michigan, multi level, hot tub, and a super cool fire pit and deck for all to gather in the evening. It was everything we had hoped for! We want to do this every other year, as long as the owners are willing to rent it.

10/10 Excellent

Scott R., Chicago, USA

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

Wonderful Beach Getaway

As advertised, this vacation property can house the masses! We had a very large group, and everyone was comfortable with a multitude of bedrooms and bathrooms. This home is especially well-suited for more than one family as sleeping arrangements are separated by floors, and the two bunk rooms are situated in a stand-alone guest house. Also appreciated was the well-stocked beach shed with chairs, umbrellas, a canopy, kayaks, beach toys including frisbees, and any kind of balls you can imagine, kites, life preservers and more. Beach access was perfect and nights around the natural gas powered fire pit on the upper deck, or around a beach bonfire were especially enjoyable. Although this house is older, everything is well-kept and supplied. The owner is obviously making upgrades as the kitchen refrigerator, both dishwashers, the countertop, and sink all seem new. We were grateful for the second refrigerator on the lower level for all of our beverages and overflow of groceries for our large group. Lastly, construction is nearing an end with the property next door. There was no work at all on the weekends and very little noise during the week as it appears that most of the remaining work is within the home. We would highly recommend this home for a relaxing and functional beach getaway vacation for families.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2022
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8/10 Good

Kendall S G.

2nd Base review (Gant group)

We loved the location of the house being on the lake with plenty of beach area. The house had ample room to accommodate our group and we had no complaints housekeeping wise, plenty of towels even beach towels, clean sheets and extra pillows. More than enough kitchen supplies (pots, pans, plates, glasses, silverware, etc.) But on a less positive note, this was our second year at 2nd Base and the house next door was under construction for the second year which caused some issues with noise and parking. There was also an issue getting the garbage picked because of the parking problem due to construction vehicles, I’m guessing the garbage trucks could not get close enough to empty the dumpsters. There are several decks attached to the house that are in dire need of repair and staining, this was the case last year and we were told the decks would be tended to last year but they were in the same condition this year. and lastly on the negative side there is a gas grill on the lower level that was not functional either year. We did enjoy our stay at 2nd Base but I could only give 4 star rating due the needed improvements I mentioned, but if these improvements could be made I would definitely rate this house as a 5 star get away.

10/10 Excellent

Richard M.

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

Location

Great location for a wonderful beach vacation. The house was clean, expansive and well equipped. Beach access was fantastic. Two significant problems: 1) there is a lot of deferred maintenance to be done on decking, screens and windows and 2) the lower level bunkhouse meant to accommodate up to 8 children in 2 rooms with 2 bunkbeds in each was burdened by a "septic" odor that was not easily tolerated for all, despite taking all the remedies suggested. It would be better to either solve the problem or not offer the bunkhouse.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Tom G.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Nice Place

Lots of "getaway" areas for a large group-- 3 gathering spaces, 4 outside decks, private uncrowded beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021