The May Chalet - A Wooded Retreat Built For Rest & Relaxation, Minutes To Beach
House in Sawyer, MI
10 guests · 4 bedrooms · 5 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Top-tier experienceOne of the higher cost properties in the area
About this house rental
Virtual Tour:
https://youtu.be/5wO_C7oDF0E
Once a unique artists' cottage, this fully renovated property was designed by Chicago based interior designer Christina Hammargren.
The May Chalet shows off its 20 foot sloping ceilings in a space that is highlighted by a mid-century wood burning fireplace, 12 foot custom made dining room table, and a chef's kitchen where top of the line Thermador appliances await your culinary creations!
Peacefully slumber in your choice of a wooded king master suite bedroom retreat, a southwest inspired king master suite, a nautical themed queen bedroom with bathroom, or a cottage themed loft with four twin beds.
This house is perfect for the kiddos as well! In fact, we designed our home with our own kids' enjoyment of the house in mind. All three bedrooms are large enough to accommodate a crib or pack-n-play.
The beauty of this home transitions perfectly to a private wooded near acre backyard that is complete with a fire pit, hammock, two grilling areas, and one of the most unique outdoor screened-in-patios you will ever hang out it. By hang out, we mean literally; hanging from four hammock chairs that are suspended from a sloping 25 foot ceiling. The porch also provides an outdoor dining area and sitting room. If you are enjoying your morning coffee in the patio, keep your eyes peeled for families of deer or wild turkeys! The front yard includes a half court basketball court perfect for shooting around or some serious 3 on 3.
When not enjoying The May Chalet, exploring Sawyer and the neighboring towns is a treat. Downtown Sawyer, home of the famous Greenbush Brewery and Sawyer Garden Market, is a 2-3 minute drive away. Neighboring towns are great for exploring antique shops, wineries, distilleries and local eateries.
The home is also conveniently located near two beach access points. The Warren Dunes Beach is a 2-3 minute drive, and there is another beach access about 15 minutes away by walking.
https://youtu.be/5wO_C7oDF0E
Once a unique artists' cottage, this fully renovated property was designed by Chicago based interior designer Christina Hammargren.
The May Chalet shows off its 20 foot sloping ceilings in a space that is highlighted by a mid-century wood burning fireplace, 12 foot custom made dining room table, and a chef's kitchen where top of the line Thermador appliances await your culinary creations!
Peacefully slumber in your choice of a wooded king master suite bedroom retreat, a southwest inspired king master suite, a nautical themed queen bedroom with bathroom, or a cottage themed loft with four twin beds.
This house is perfect for the kiddos as well! In fact, we designed our home with our own kids' enjoyment of the house in mind. All three bedrooms are large enough to accommodate a crib or pack-n-play.
The beauty of this home transitions perfectly to a private wooded near acre backyard that is complete with a fire pit, hammock, two grilling areas, and one of the most unique outdoor screened-in-patios you will ever hang out it. By hang out, we mean literally; hanging from four hammock chairs that are suspended from a sloping 25 foot ceiling. The porch also provides an outdoor dining area and sitting room. If you are enjoying your morning coffee in the patio, keep your eyes peeled for families of deer or wild turkeys! The front yard includes a half court basketball court perfect for shooting around or some serious 3 on 3.
When not enjoying The May Chalet, exploring Sawyer and the neighboring towns is a treat. Downtown Sawyer, home of the famous Greenbush Brewery and Sawyer Garden Market, is a 2-3 minute drive away. Neighboring towns are great for exploring antique shops, wineries, distilleries and local eateries.
The home is also conveniently located near two beach access points. The Warren Dunes Beach is a 2-3 minute drive, and there is another beach access about 15 minutes away by walking.
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Gym or Fitness Center
Map of Sawyer, MI
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Ratings and reviews
10.0 / 10.0
Lovely home for a family get together. The house is beautiful, lots of room to spread out. We enjoyed the outside, the fabulous hammock room and the fire pit. Visited the nearby towns, went antiquing, and to the beach.
We hope to be back.
10.0 / 10.0
This amazing home and property provided everything we needed to enjoy a much needed time away as family. We can from Indiana, Chicago and Utah, 6 adults with 4 under 7, and loved every minute of our stay! This home is spacious, well equipped, and every detail has been thought of. SUPER clean, kitchen has everything you need to stay in and cook-which we did all evening meals at home. High chair, pack and play, toys, books, beach towels, accessories, clear and clever house welcome book, quiet neighborhood, basketball court, AND the outdoor screens in bonus room was a lovely place to hang out and eat meals. Mark was responsive and friendly as a host. We fell in love with Cherry Beach! We are leaving today content and thankful for this home and our time with family.
10.0 / 10.0
We have stayed here twice. It is perfect for our family of 9. We stay for a long weekend and do apple picking and pumpkin farms. Plenty spacious for everyone to have their own little space. always clean and well supplied. The host Mark is always ready to help and answer questions.
10.0 / 10.0
The property ws amazing. Perfect for our family! This was our first fall trip and the property was everything we wanted. The grandkids ages 8-3 were able to spend hours outside playing. very quiet neighborhood and close to so many activities.
8.0 / 10.0
Two groups of four guys each rented the place for two consecutive long weekends. The property is a good one for a staging area for enjoy the area (which is why we rented it). The three bedrooms, were large and comfortable...the loft "room" was OK, but was much hotter and stuffier than the rest off the place until we placed one of the box fans up there. Love the screened-in porch area...great for cards and just hanging out. Fire ring good for end of day, chilled before bed.
10.0 / 10.0
Lovely Michigan vacay!
Thoroughly enjoyed our July vacation in this amazing house. Location was great, with multiple nice beaches nearby (Cherry Beach was our favorite!). The house was beautifully decorated and appointed, and everyone loved hanging out in the hammock chairs and by the fire pit in the evenings. The basketball court was also a huge hit with the kids. Thanks so much!
10.0 / 10.0
It was great
It was great. There was enough room for 10 adults to hangout together comfortably indoors and outdoors at all times.
10.0 / 10.0
Well stocked home with just about anything you need...great kitchen set up, kid's books, etc.
Good. Owner was VERY responsive to our questions and texts while there. Bring bug spray cause it's nestled in a wooded area. Very private.
10.0 / 10.0
Perfect getaway
The May Chalet was the perfect spot for our family getaway. The kids and adults all loved the hammock room. The house is even more beautiful in person than in the pictures. Great location close to several beaches. Check in was easy and host had great communication. We had a great time and would love to visit again.
10.0 / 10.0
Our family loves May Chalet!
The property is just as described. The space is well spread out for a family of 9-10. The kitchen is supplied with almost anything you would need for cooking and serving. Great stove! Everyone was happy with bedrooms and beds. There are tons of towels. The screened building was wonderful for dinners together and evening games. Cherry Beach is awesome! We just had a wonderful vacation!
10.0 / 10.0
Family summer vacation
I have nothing but great things to say about this property! I stayed with my husband and two young children, my brother his wife and young daughter and my parents. The renovation is spectacular, the house is such a great layout for a large group. Plenty of room and so much visibility for watching the little ones! One thing to note is the upstairs bedroom is loft style so keep this in mind on who would sleep upstairs because it is directly open to the living area. Not a problem for us because when we put the kids to bed we just stayed outside. The screened in porch was ideal for outdoor dinners without having to worry about bugs. Location is great. Mark is amazing, by far the most responsive host I’ve engaged with. The home is modern, clean and functional. The location is great- close to so many things to do and a short drive from Chicago. I’m sure we will be looking to stay again!
10.0 / 10.0
Second time better than the first
This was our second stay at the May Chalet. As with our first stay in 2019 we had a great time. The house has plenty of open space to allow children to roam indoors and out. The backyard ‘hammock’ room provided a welcome respite for the adults.
Everything was in great condition and the huge grill made cooking for a dozen easy. Mark was also very responsive to all our requests.
We look forward to another trip and hope we do not have to wait another 2 yrs.
10.0 / 10.0
Beautiful Home with wonderful location and amenities and communicative owner
My family and I rented this home for three days to celebrate my wife’s birthday. The property has great location: only a relaxing 15-minute stroll to the Warren dunes. The home itself has an inspired modern design with a large open room and beautiful bedrooms. The outdoor enclosed porch is a nice second space to use even when it rains. In addition, the home has an outdoor fire pit and a really nice basketball court. The owner is very communicative. We hope to stay here again and highly recommend this vacation home.
5.0 / 10.0
We had a fabulous winter getaway at the May Chalet! First of all, the place was even more beautiful in person than what we pictured. Lots of space, amazingly decorated, and perfectly clean. The kitchen had everything we needed to cook our meals ourselves, and clean up too (always love it when the place includes things like dishwasher soap and paper towels). I also love it when there is room in the kitchen cabinets and bedroom drawers to hold stuff so you can truly make yourself at home. And Mark was super responsive - we did not have any problems but at one point I couldn't find our entry code and he answered immediately. Great place, great hosts.As I mentioned this was a winter getaway - the area was perfect for winter adventures. We had a lot of fun sledding on the Warren Dunes - my son claims he hit 20 mph when he went from the top - and it was interesting to see the frozen lake with chunks of floating ice. We also went to Love Creek Nature Center (about 30 min away in Berrien Springs) to go cross country skiing and snowshoeing. You can rent equipment for just $5-$10 per person. The fat tire bike trails looked fun too but we ran out of time. Our one local meal was pizza from Capozios which was excellent, and we stopped at a local yarn shop and Journeyman distillery.Thank you Wilke family for sharing your home and thank you Michigan for the many options for snowy adventures!
10.0 / 10.0
Fantastic in the winter too!
We had a fabulous winter getaway at the May Chalet! First of all, the place was even more beautiful in person than what we pictured. Lots of space, amazingly decorated, and perfectly clean. The kitchen had everything we needed to cook our meals ourselves, and clean up too (always love it when the place includes things like dishwasher soap and paper towels). I also love it when there is room in the kitchen cabinets and bedroom drawers to hold stuff so you can truly make yourself at home. And Mark was super responsive - we did not have any problems but at one point I couldn't find our entry code and he answered immediately. Great place, great hosts.
As I mentioned this was a winter getaway - the area was perfect for winter adventures. We had a lot of fun sledding on the Warren Dunes - my son claims he hit 20 mph when he went from the top - and it was interesting to see the frozen lake with chunks of floating ice. We also went to Love Creek Nature Center (about 30 min away in Berrien Springs) to go cross country skiing and snowshoeing. You can rent equipment for just $5-$10 per person. The fat tire bike trails looked fun too but we ran out of time. Our one local meal was pizza from Capozios which was excellent, and we stopped at a local yarn shop and Journeyman distillery.
Thank you Wilke family for sharing your home and thank you Michigan for the many options for snowy adventures!
10.0 / 10.0
Amazing trip
Had another great stay at the May Chalet. Love the outdoor area, basketball court and bonfire area. Inside is so nice and comfortable; we barely left the house this year and still had a blast!
10.0 / 10.0
Family vacation
The house was very nice. It was perfect for our family. The loft where the kids slept was a little warm at times but that didn’t seem to phase them. The owner is very responsive which is awesome! We had a wonderful stay!
10.0 / 10.0
May Chalet was Wonderful
Mark could not have been more responsive. Wonderful experience. Beautiful property.
10.0 / 10.0
Another great family getaway
This is our third time at the May Chalet and we have a blast every time. Super comfortable, great outdoor area, and the home is beautiful. Location is great too. We look forward to coming back next year!
10.0 / 10.0
Favorite vacation spot
The May Chalet has become our family’s favorite spot to get away, unplug, and relax. This was our 3rd stay in a year, and we are already looking forward to our next stay!
10.0 / 10.0
A terrific week in Michigan
Our family of 11 - 5 adults and 6 children - spent a week at the May Chalet in August 2019. It was pretty amazing.
We were worried that the wooded location would make us a mosquito buffet but I didn’t see a single mosquito and there were only a few bites amongst our entire party all week.
The screened in porch was awesome and it allowed a night of ‘camping’ for the kids while the adults rested indoors in comfort.
The house had more or less everything that we could need. It was our first trip to Michigan but the location was terrific and was close to several beaches, restaurants, shopping and, most importantly, breweries.
We really enjoyed our trip and would certainly return again. And, sadly for me and my pocketbook, I am now on the hook for replicating this place for my wife when we retire.
10.0 / 10.0
Wonderful!
I can't recommend this property highly enough. Everything about it is top notch. There was plenty of space for our group of 6 (two kids, ages 3 and 5, my folks, and my wife and I) and the location (near Warren Dunes) was ideal. We had a great time relaxing in what our girls termed the "hammock room", making smores in the fire pit, cooking together in the beautiful kitchen, and cooling off at the lake. It really was perfect -- and Mark, the owner, was always super responsive and helpful. Honestly, my only reservation in giving such a positive review is that it'll make it harder for us to re-book next year!
10.0 / 10.0
The Tree House
This is our second visit to “The Tree House” a name our kids (ages 8, 6, and 2) gave the property. We love the house, the forested property, and especially the covered “tree house” off the patio. We spent our days at the beach and our nights around the campfire. We are thankful for the memories we were able to make this summer with our family. The May Chalet is amazing. Thanks for a great time!
10.0 / 10.0
Nice little get a way
A unique property that provided a great way to reconnect as family!!! Loved the screened in porch and sleeping areas for the kids.
10.0 / 10.0
Beautiful new house
Well appointed home with all the amenities. The back deck and screened room were also very lovely. Highly recommend.
10.0 / 10.0
May Chalet is a retreat
The May Chalet was the perfect girls getaway vacation house. The wooded lot was beautiful this time of year. The screened in building was a perfect place to sit and relax. The location was great to explore the local shopping and restaurants.
10.0 / 10.0
Great home!
The home seems brand new, plenty of amentities(towels, kitchen utensils, etc.)
Very accommodating owner/manager throughout the stay.
10.0 / 10.0
Another amazing stay
We had a blast and love staying at this home. This is our second year coming here and we look forward to coming again next year!
10.0 / 10.0
Another amazing stay at the May chalet!
I held a retreat may 1-3 and went back for a little family time beginning of June. Each stay was so relaxing and comfortable. We love the casual elegance, spaciousness, nature that surrounds, and the screened in porch with the hammocks is such a unique and fun feature. I look forward to my next visit!
10.0 / 10.0
Spectacular
Honestly, I’ve rented a lot of Airbnb’s, VRBO’s, etc. in my time and this woodland gem may be my favorite of all time.
My group and I had a seamless experience renting with Mark from start to finish over Memorial Day weekend 2018. He is responsive & overwhelmingly accommodating.
The house is breath taking. We really enjoyed the decor details, hammocks, outdoor space, kitchen and bonfire.
The location is ideal for a weekend away from it all while still being within walking distance to Warren Dunes, short driving distance to Greenbush Brewery, Sawyer Home & Garden Center and the wineries along the SW Wine Trail- I’d recommend Round Barn!
Looking forward to more magical weekends here! Thanks so so much, Mark!
10.0 / 10.0
BFF Reunion
Absolutely wonderful house, so stylish, clean. wonderfully outfitted, light, airy, and more! Fun screen house with hammock-style hanging chairs and additional comfy seating. Fire pit, basket ball, excellent off-street parking for 6-8 cars! Top quality appliances, fine bedding, linens and towels. Just the BEST!! Extremely cooperative owner who responds to emails within minutes!! 100% enjoyable!!!
10.0 / 10.0
It was such a beautiful setting for my yoga retreat and I’m already looking in to doing it again!
The house was spacious and unique, and the decor was beautifully done. It was clean and inviting. The screened in porch with the hammicks was such a beautiful place to practice yoga, to relax, and share laughs. We enjoyed nights by the fire and the beauty of nature that surrounds. We all thought it was the perfect balance of luxury and being in nature. The light poores in in the morning. I am looking to book it again for my next retreat!
10.0 / 10.0
Perfect weekend getaway in spa-like setting
The May Chalet was perfect for my book club's annual winter getaway! Everything about our experience was top-notch: communication with the host, flexibility regarding check-in and check-out, and the comfort and cleanliness of the house itself. We kept commenting that we thought we were at a high-end spa! The house looks like something from the pages of an architecture or design magazine, yet everything is comfortable and functional. Our group of 8 had more than enough room to spread out when we wanted to, but the spacious living room/dining room area offered a nice gathering space for everyone with plenty of seating. This property has the coolest screen porch we've ever seen! The temps were mild enough one day that we were able to enjoy it a bit, but we'd love to come back in the summer and take full advantage of the deck and the fire pit. The house was so nice that no one wanted to leave, but we did venture out to the Journeyman Distillery for dinner and drinks one evening, which we'd recommend.
10.0 / 10.0
Great MI weekend getaway
We had an amazing time with our family! The set up was perfect. The shared space with the kitchen and family room kept us all together! We made dinner both nights, kitchen table fit us all. The kids enjoyed playing in the family room and watching movies! The outdoor space was great, grills, fire pit and screen in porch with hammocks and tables and chairs for everyone to hang out during the day or evening. Will for sure rent again!
10.0 / 10.0
beautiful house!
We loved our stay at the May Chalet, it's an absolutely beautiful house! The back porch area with the hammock swings was our favorite spot to hang out. I would definitely stay there again!
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Sawyer?
The average price for a rental in Sawyer is $286 per night. This rental is $342 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at The May Chalet - A Wooded Retreat Built For Rest & Relaxation, Minutes To Beach. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at The May Chalet - A Wooded Retreat Built For Rest & Relaxation, Minutes To Beach. Enjoy the water!
Is The May Chalet - A Wooded Retreat Built For Rest & Relaxation, Minutes To Beach pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at The May Chalet - A Wooded Retreat Built For Rest & Relaxation, Minutes To Beach?
We found 11 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and fireplace.
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