Gigantic lakefront home with private hot tub, washer/dryer, AC, deck, & firepit
House in Sawyer, MI
20 guests · 8 bedrooms · 6 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
2nd Base
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Welcome to 2nd Base on Lake Michigan, the grandest of the five Great Lakes. Nestled in Sawyer, MI in the private community of Shorewood Hills, this spacious and unique property consists of a main house and a separate guest house overlooking the lake. You will fall in love with the private beach, the sound of crashing waves, the spectacular sunsets, the stunning views of Lake Michigan, and 2nd Base of course! All of this provides a great venue for a relaxing holiday that will bring you back to nature. Best yet, it is only one-and-a-half hours from Chicago.
The three-story main house has six bedrooms and five bathrooms accompanied by multiple living areas overlooking Lake Michigan. The entire home is bathed in natural light, and guests will enjoy the expansive lake views and light coming in through the floor-to-ceiling windows and skylights throughout the house. The open-concept main floor has a large kitchen featuring an island with an electric cooktop, two sinks, a dishwasher, a garbage compactor, and a buffet area. There is a lovely dining area attached to the spacious kitchen with a large custom-made maple round table that seats 12-14 guests. A comfortable living area with a sectional sofa, a mounted flatscreen TV, and a maple table for four completes the living area. From this space, guests have access to a terrace complete with comfortable patio furniture and a gas grill. It's an ideal location for barbecuing while savoring the stunning Lake Michigan sunsets. You'll find two bedrooms, one with a queen bed and one with two twin beds, and a full bath with a shower/tub combo on this level as well.
On the second level, guests can enjoy another spacious living area with floor-to-ceiling windows offering beautiful lake views and lots of comfortable seating around the flatscreen TV. Another large terrace invites you to enjoy the colorful sunsets, the majestic rising moon, and often the lights of Chicago across the lake. Two bedrooms are housed on this level, both bedrooms furnished with queen beds and en-suite bathrooms with shower/tubs. The lower level has a nice living area with floor-to-ceiling windows. A large private primary suite offers a sitting area, a spacious bedroom with built-in maple closets and an en suite bathroom with double sinks and a shower/tub. A second bedroom with a bathroom with a shower and a laundry room complete this level. The guest house is perfect for children or adults who are still young at heart. This fun red, white, and blue haven has a kitchen and a small eating area. There are two bedrooms with two sets of bunk beds each, a bathroom with a shower, a TV, and a second washer and dryer.
A large terrace, complete with a gas grill, patio furniture, a hot tub, a half bath, and two outdoor showers, separate the Main House from the Guest House. If relaxing on the beach and splashing in the waves is what you enjoy, a 100-foot boardwalk through the dune grass leads you to our association beach. If you need a respite from the beach, there are many interesting activities in Harbor Country to discover: kayaking, surfing, blueberry picking, Sawyer’s beautiful art and sculpture museum, breweries, wineries, farmers’ markets, an ice cream parlor, antiquing, shopping, and many great restaurants. Treat yourself and experience “the Riviera of the Midwest”!
THINGS TO KNOW
The hot tub is open from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend. If you are booking the home between the months of September and May, please verify with the agent that the hot tub will be accessible.
This property is managed by Vacasa Michigan LLC.
Parking notes: There is free parking available for 6 vehicles.
Please note: this home resides in a noise-sensitive area and the owners participate in our Good Neighbor protection program. Our smart home technology will alert our team if excessive decibel or occupancy levels are detected, allowing us to reach out directly with a reminder of maximum occupancy and quiet hours. This technology is privacy compliant, and only monitors the presence of decibels and devices-not any personal conversation or information. Thank you for supporting our efforts to be good neighbors!
Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.
Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.
Our calendar is updated in real-time & our nightly rates are accurately displayed. Simply enter your desired dates and click 'Book Now!'
Welcome to 2nd Base on Lake Michigan, the grandest of the five Great Lakes. Nestled in Sawyer, MI in the private community of Shorewood Hills, this spacious and unique property consists of a main house and a separate guest house overlooking the lake. You will fall in love with the private beach, the sound of crashing waves, the spectacular sunsets, the stunning views of Lake Michigan, and 2nd Base of course! All of this provides a great venue for a relaxing holiday that will bring you back to nature. Best yet, it is only one-and-a-half hours from Chicago.
The three-story main house has six bedrooms and five bathrooms accompanied by multiple living areas overlooking Lake Michigan. The entire home is bathed in natural light, and guests will enjoy the expansive lake views and light coming in through the floor-to-ceiling windows and skylights throughout the house. The open-concept main floor has a large kitchen featuring an island with an electric cooktop, two sinks, a dishwasher, a garbage compactor, and a buffet area. There is a lovely dining area attached to the spacious kitchen with a large custom-made maple round table that seats 12-14 guests. A comfortable living area with a sectional sofa, a mounted flatscreen TV, and a maple table for four completes the living area. From this space, guests have access to a terrace complete with comfortable patio furniture and a gas grill. It's an ideal location for barbecuing while savoring the stunning Lake Michigan sunsets. You'll find two bedrooms, one with a queen bed and one with two twin beds, and a full bath with a shower/tub combo on this level as well.
On the second level, guests can enjoy another spacious living area with floor-to-ceiling windows offering beautiful lake views and lots of comfortable seating around the flatscreen TV. Another large terrace invites you to enjoy the colorful sunsets, the majestic rising moon, and often the lights of Chicago across the lake. Two bedrooms are housed on this level, both bedrooms furnished with queen beds and en-suite bathrooms with shower/tubs. The lower level has a nice living area with floor-to-ceiling windows. A large private primary suite offers a sitting area, a spacious bedroom with built-in maple closets and an en suite bathroom with double sinks and a shower/tub. A second bedroom with a bathroom with a shower and a laundry room complete this level. The guest house is perfect for children or adults who are still young at heart. This fun red, white, and blue haven has a kitchen and a small eating area. There are two bedrooms with two sets of bunk beds each, a bathroom with a shower, a TV, and a second washer and dryer.
A large terrace, complete with a gas grill, patio furniture, a hot tub, a half bath, and two outdoor showers, separate the Main House from the Guest House. If relaxing on the beach and splashing in the waves is what you enjoy, a 100-foot boardwalk through the dune grass leads you to our association beach. If you need a respite from the beach, there are many interesting activities in Harbor Country to discover: kayaking, surfing, blueberry picking, Sawyer’s beautiful art and sculpture museum, breweries, wineries, farmers’ markets, an ice cream parlor, antiquing, shopping, and many great restaurants. Treat yourself and experience “the Riviera of the Midwest”!
THINGS TO KNOW
The hot tub is open from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend. If you are booking the home between the months of September and May, please verify with the agent that the hot tub will be accessible.
This property is managed by Vacasa Michigan LLC.
Parking notes: There is free parking available for 6 vehicles.
Please note: this home resides in a noise-sensitive area and the owners participate in our Good Neighbor protection program. Our smart home technology will alert our team if excessive decibel or occupancy levels are detected, allowing us to reach out directly with a reminder of maximum occupancy and quiet hours. This technology is privacy compliant, and only monitors the presence of decibels and devices-not any personal conversation or information. Thank you for supporting our efforts to be good neighbors!
Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.
Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
Hot tub or spa
TV
Map of Sawyer, MI
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Reviews
8.0
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.
6.0
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.
10.0
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.
6.0
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!
8.0
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.
10.0
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
10.0
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!!
8.0
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.
8.0
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.
10.0
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.
10.0
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.
10.0
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.
8.0
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.
10.0
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.
8.0
Nice Place
Lots of "getaway" areas for a large group-- 3 gathering spaces, 4 outside decks, private uncrowded beach.
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Sawyer?
The average price for a rental in Sawyer is $283 per night. This rental is $526 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Gigantic lakefront home with private hot tub, washer/dryer, AC, deck, & firepit. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Gigantic lakefront home with private hot tub, washer/dryer, AC, deck, & firepit pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Gigantic lakefront home with private hot tub, washer/dryer, AC, deck, & firepit?
We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, and parking.
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