Blue Door Cottage steps from Warren Dunes State Park in charming Harbor Country
Cottage in Sawyer, MI
8 guests · 2 bedrooms · 1 bath
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
About this cottage rental
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 new queen-sized sofa bed, the cottage can accommodate up to 6 people. Enjoy a meal on the large deck with choice of gas or charcoal 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 through the trees at the end of the cul-de-sac. Down the road towards Red Arrow Highway is a great produce market open seasonally and The Beach Bucket for ice cream and snacks.
Only one dog under 50 lbs allowed $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.
Only one dog under 50 lbs allowed $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.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Sawyer, MI
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Reviews
5.0
I grew up coming to the Michigan shores from Chicago, and have watched the area change a lot over the years. Change is of course inevitable, and often welcome, but it's also a little sad to see things getting very gentrified, so this charming and unfussy cottage is a delight to find, it still feels like the Michigan of my youth. We love the old-school feel, easy comfort, and charming care taken to make it appealing. It has everything you could need to cook and hang out, and its location cannot be beat--to be able to walk into the Dunes state park is amazing, the beach goes on forever and is stunning, and and the hosts have also provided everything you need to enjoy being out and about, there are beach chairs and bikes and buckets and an umbrella. Sawyer and the area have nice shops and restaurants... and communicating with the hosts is brilliant. It's bliss, we'll be back!! (ok one caveat: people comment on the beds. They have thick foam toppers, so they are undeniably very soft, but happily we like softer beds, so they suited us okay, if they don't suit you maybe you can just remove the toppers)
5.0
We have stayed twice, lovely and comfortable both stays. Thank you!
5.0
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.
4.0
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.
4.0
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.
2.0
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.
5.0
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!
4.0
Loved the location right next to Warren Dunes State Park.
5.0
Everything went smoothly. My only complaint is that the bed was too soft but most rentals don’t have firm mattresses. That has been my experience. I will rent this cabin again.
5.0
I've stayed at a number of places on Lake Michigan. This one is great because you can walk right into Warren Dunes State Park - it's literally 100 feet from the house. It's also near Sawyer and, so, a coffee shop, a grocery store, and several (pretty good) restaurants.
5.0
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!
5.0
As advertised, love our visit!
5.0
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.
5.0
Nice, cozy cabin within walking distance to Lake Michigan and dunes state park!
5.0
Perfect place for 4 guys to stay while on a fishing trip. Enjoyed the outside porch and fire pit. The grill was very handy for us. Would stay again
5.0
Loved the house and location it does need some new Mattress in both bedrooms but other than that enjoyed my stay
5.0
We had an amazing stay at the Blue Door Cottage. The space was clean and cozy and had all the necessary amenities. We all loved the outdoor space, especially our pup. The proximity to the beach was our favorite part and we loved our daily walk through the woods to get there.
5.0
Cute place with a nice little yard for a dog. Short walk to Warren Dunes and steps away from a fruit stand.
5.0
Peaceful, comfortable, and spacious accommodations. We had some great coffee with the Ninja coffee maker, and appreciated the extras. Very close access to Warren Dunes, local breweries and wineries. We happened to have great weather but even if not, the stay would have been wonderful.
5.0
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.
5.0
Adorable cottage- perfect for our family of 4. Its proximity to Warren Dunes was ideal. I’m sure we’ll be back!
5.0
Excellent communications with very respectful host. Incredible location for everything along SW Michigan coast especially with Warren Dunes just steps away. Quiet and friendly neighbors too
5.0
The house was very clean and comfortable. The king sized bed was a little too soft but we managed.
5.0
The property was very nice located in a quiet area and was in a great location to surrounding areas. Was peaceful relaxing place. Enjoyed our time there and look forward to coming back in the future. Property well kept and clean.
5.0
This place was great. First, we love the location. It is right next to Warren Dunes state park, near the fruit stand and close to the town of Sawyer. Second communication with the owner was great. Thid, it has lovely outdoor space with a firepit and a deck with a gazebo and grill and lounge chair etc. Kitchen is well stocked. Will definitely come back.
5.0
The house itself was as presented. Wish the weather was a little warmer but we were able to do everything we had planed.
5.0
Was able to celebrate a quiet, away-from-it-all Thanksgiving with a dear friend here. The cabin was as described; cozy, well-equipped, and easily accessible to the state park and beach! Super comfy beds and soft towels; welcoming living area and outdoor deck with fire pit. The kitchen had a terrific coffee bar and lots of other cooking equipment. Wifi and TV worked great for movie nights in! Quiet neighborhood, and super responsive hosts. The only bummer was the fireplace not working, but they tried to fix it as soon as we alerted them to the issue. I will be back!
5.0
Great little spot! Owner was very communicative and property was just want we wanted….got the experience of the woods and fall color AND the beach was a nice walk away. It was also great that we were able to bring our dog! Will be back!
5.0
Decor is lovely, comfortable and great for the doggies
5.0
This home is great for the price and in a very good location for nearby Warren Dunes and towns located all within a 30 minute drive. We have enjoyed coming here over the years. It does need some updating to the furniture and exterior features but overall great amenities and cleanliness. The owners are great and always responsive and helpful! I would highly recommend this to any family!
5.0
Blue Door Cottage
Blue Door Cottage was a great summer getaway for me and my small family. The cottage was clean and the outdoor areas had everything you could need--grills, table, chairs, firepit, etc. The location is perfect--right near Warren Dunes, Weko Beach and other attractions. We were blessed with perfect summer weather and surprised at how few bugs were out--maybe it was the lake breezes. Would definitely come back!
3.0
Vacation stay
Great location, nicely furnished. Appreciated the coffee provided and toiletries, a nice touch and book of things to do in the area. Had to clean off all the deck furniture before use and found a huge spider indoors. I realize we are in a wooded setting but there is quite a bit of overgrowth on the property that needs serious attending to and trimming of trees that could help curb the issue of pests.
5.0
Relaxing stay
We REALLY enjoyed our stay! I read through all the reviews before we booked, and everything was pretty accurate. It was truly relaxing. Responsive host, great and cozy home; felt like a true vacation. Comfortable bed and lovely decor around the home--all the details really make this home special. We hiked every day to the Dunes and it took about 15 minutes from the house to walk there, so we were very happy we didn't need to drive. (The drive is a quarter mile to get into the state park though). The beach was spectacular and it wasn't crowded--we went in March so it was on the chillier side-- but that's what we wanted. Beautiful vacation, and we can't wait to go back to this cabin!
5.0
Always a great stay
Location is great to do so many things.
5.0
Great time!
Had a cozy winter weekend getaway w my fiancé. Was exactly what we were hoping for!
5.0
Perfect house near Warren Dunes.
Everything was as pictured. Very clean, stylish, cozy and organized home.
5.0
Explore Lake Michigan
We loved the location and backyard patio and fire pit, backing into Sawyer Dunes park. Kitchen was well-equipped and home was super comfortable for an extended visit with friends.
5.0
Blue Door Cottage
My husband and I enjoyed our stay here. We found the property to be just as described and we were comfortable. We unfortunately had an issue with the AC, but Jaime responded quickly and had a repair person there within 2 hours who was able to restore cooling. Thanks for a great vacation, we would definitely return.
5.0
Blue Door Cottage
The cottage was perfect for our family vacation. The house had everything we could have asked for. The area was new to us and was a hidden gem. The location in relation to the beach was absolutely perfect. We would definitely choose this property again
5.0
Blue Door Cottage
Nice little cottage with plenty of space in a really great location. Very dog friendly. We drove to the beach at Warren Dunes State Park. It was about a 10-15 minute walk through a path at the end of the street. We had a great stay!
FAQs
How much does this cottage cost compared to others in Sawyer?
The average price for a rental in Sawyer is $302 per night. This rental is $74 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this cottage?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Blue Door Cottage steps from Warren Dunes State Park in charming Harbor Country. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this cottage?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this cottage. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Blue Door Cottage steps from Warren Dunes State Park in charming Harbor Country pet friendly?
Yes! This cottage is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at Blue Door Cottage steps from Warren Dunes State Park in charming Harbor Country?
We found 12 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and fireplace.
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