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ENJOY SUMMER TRANQUILITY IN GORGEOUS & HUGE PROPERTY TEN MINUTES TO WARREN DUNES

 
 
 
Sawyer farmhouse rental - Twelve acres of trails, forests, birds, nature, and peace and quiet.
Twelve acres of trails, forests, birds, nature, and peace and quiet.
 
Sawyer farmhouse rental - Twelve acres of trails, forests, birds, nature, and peace and quiet.

Twelve acres of trails, forests, birds, nature, and peace and quiet.

Spacious and relaxing screened in porch with views of pond and gardens.

Spacious and relaxing screened in porch with views of pond and gardens.

Woodburning fireplace, two couches, antiques and art surround you. Curl up!

Woodburning fireplace, two couches, antiques and art surround you. Curl up!

One of four large bedrooms. Lots of beautiful antiques and art at The Farm!

One of four large bedrooms. Lots of beautiful antiques and art at The Farm!

This is called The Magic Room. One of four large bedrooms with Queen beds.

This is called The Magic Room. One of four large bedrooms with Queen beds.

Living room, library view

Living room, library view

Magic Room

Magic Room

Pond where you can spot heron in the a.m.. Frogs, dragonflies, fish...

Pond where you can spot heron in the a.m.. Frogs, dragonflies, fish...

  • Bedrooms4
  • Sleeps10
  • 2 Bathrooms

Photos and Description of the Sawyer vacation farmhouse rental
Farmhouse, 4 Bedrooms + Other (See Description), 2 Baths, (Sleeps 8-10)

Revel in the summer sun and soak up acres and acres of beautiful Harbor County nature! Ten minute drive to the Warren Dunes and Lake Michigan. Huge Turn of the Century Farmhouse surrounded by pond, gardens, nature, forests, gigantic screened-in back porch just minutes in your car to the beach! Peaceful and Beautiful Summer Getaway! Access to the Warren Dunes, wineries, public access beaches including New Buffalo beach, fantastic restaurants, and Red Arrow Highway antiquing! 13 incredible acres for Nature Lovers. Unwind, unplug, relax and recharge on 13 acres of extraordinary Michigan farm country. The Farm is a fully updated farmhouse complex. A hundred-year-old former winery, beautifully and artfully decorated. A magical and special place to us. There are trails to walk, wonderful gardens overflowing with flowers, trees everywhere you turn,birds, generous fields filling stretches of property, a pond with frogs, fish, heron, Aku Aku statues and sculpture. And the best feature? The wide expanse of backyard nature viewed from the comfort of a huge screened-in back porch! Birdwatching, gazing at the pond, enjoying a meal with friends...all from the comfort of your cushioned chair.

This is pure Michigan with woods and forest, farmland, rich in history and just minutes from Greenbush Brewery and the stretches of antique stores on Red Arrow. Some of the best restaurants in the state like Timothy's and Guilistan's are just around the corner.

Summer is here so get your dates now! Dates are filling in fast. The reviews you read here will tell it all...

It's that time of year to be eating ice cream, lazing in the warm sun, catching up on your books and escaping from the hectic pace of everyday life...

Bike down the prime trail of Glendora Road, the famous trail of the Apple Century bikeride. Have a new brew at one of the many microbreweries where people look you in the eye and take their time getting to know you. Shop at the Sawyer Garden Center for the freshest farmstand picks. Have a hangar steak at Fitzgerald's in downtown Sawyer, or head over to Wheatberry's in Buchanan for barbeque and brews. Saunter down to New Buffalo to eat at Redamak's for burgers and Oink's for Moosetrack ice cream. Go antiquing on Red Arrow Highway. Farmer's Markets are honor system stands, birds reign over the land, and everything is a little bit slowed down. Bring your camera, bring your project. Walk in the woods, eat at Viola's cafe and see a movie at the beautiful Vickers Theatre in Three Oaks or live music at The Acorn Theatre. Explore every inch of nature in twelve acres of forests and gardens. Music. Cook for twelve hours. Laze around in the sunlight or dance in the snow, sprawl in the pond. Do crossword puzzles in bed all day. Stare at the fire in the firepit, roasting marshmallows until 3am, playing guitar, and just being downright silly with no plan on waking up early. Figure out what it is like to just be a human.

Listen to the bullfrogs. Watch the stars. Go geo-caching at Fernwood...finish your book, write a book, have a drink at the Woverine Wintergarden. Do it all, do nothing.

Keywords: Harbor Country, Warren Dunes, large, artfully decorated farmhouse with four bedrooms, living room, dining room, enclosed front and back porches, Southwest Michigan, Summer, gardens, Country acres, forests, ponds, fields, walking trails, trees, Fernwood, four bedroom, hiking, turn of the century farmhouse, nature, idyllic,, biking, Huge, four bedroom, arty, beautiful, screened-in back porch, bucolic, peacful, fully equipped, birds, flowers

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About The Owner

Howdy! As a native Chicagoan, The Farm has been an extraordinarily special place for me and my mathematician husband. We have traveled all over the globe together and have learned the art of making other travelers comfortable! I spent fifteen years working as a biofeedback therapist and have a huge passion for entertaining. One year I cooked over 100 pounds of brisket for our holiday party! In this new economy I now have the opportunity to live out my dream of acting full-time and tending to this amazing property. We are almost always seen digging in the gardens or walking the property with mugs of coffee in the morning! In Chicago you will find us at most every concert and theatre event there is...we love art, museums, and are curious about the beautiful universe we live in. We are very aware of making the most out of the time we have left on this earth and would love to show you the magic of this wonderful place.

The Owner purchased this farmhouse in 1985
Why The Owner chose Sawyer

The location is so peaceful and beautiful without having the crowds of living right on the lake and not being so far from Chicago that the drive becomes overwhelming. The clincher was the perfect amount of time it does actually take to drive to the lake. Ten minutes! That was a huge perk. This part of the world struck us a perfect place to escape with the wonderfully friendly people and the sense of strong community. Not to mention the property is utterly stunning and who wouldn't want a farmhouse that is over a hundred years old?

What makes this farmhouse unique

The walks. Definitely. In the morning before our guests are awake we walk the property with our coffee and look at all the changes nature has given us. We love having people up to The Farm, it fills us with such joy to be able to share such a magical place with the people we love. And we love speaking to the local business owners. We have relationships where we end up talking for at least a half hour in each store we visit, it is just that kind of place. Where in Chicago does that happen?

Sawyer farmhouse rental - Twelve acres of trails, forests, birds, nature, and peace and quiet.

Twelve acres of trails, forests, birds, nature, and peace and quiet.

Spacious and relaxing screened in porch with views of pond and gardens.

Spacious and relaxing screened in porch with views of pond and gardens.

Woodburning fireplace, two couches, antiques and art surround you. Curl up!

Woodburning fireplace, two couches, antiques and art surround you. Curl up!

One of four large bedrooms. Lots of beautiful antiques and art at The Farm!

One of four large bedrooms. Lots of beautiful antiques and art at The Farm!

This is called The Magic Room. One of four large bedrooms with Queen beds.

This is called The Magic Room. One of four large bedrooms with Queen beds.

Living room, library view

Living room, library view

Magic Room

Magic Room

Pond where you can spot heron in the a.m.. Frogs, dragonflies, fish...

Pond where you can spot heron in the a.m.. Frogs, dragonflies, fish...

Car: recommended

Seasonal apple and blueberry picking, pumpkin patches

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Rental Rates for this vacation farmhouse rental in Sawyer, Michigan

Notes

  • 1300/wk plus 100 cleaning fee
  • US Dollars
  • Rates: Weekly rental 1300$, plus $100 cleaning fee.
  • Fully Refundable Security deposit $650; pet security deposit may apply.
  • Please inquire about Holiday rates.

Accommodation and Amenities for this vacation farmhouse rental in Sawyer, Michigan

Property Type:
  • farmhouse
General:
  • Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer
  • Wood Fireplace
  • Free Long Distance
  • Parking Off Street
  • Washing Machine
  • Clothes Dryer
  • Telephone
  • Air Conditioning
  • Linens Provided
Kitchen:
  • Cooking Utensils
  • Kitchen
  • Dishwasher
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
Bathrooms:
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Bathroom 1 -
    Bathroom 2 -
Bedrooms:
  • 4 Bedrooms, Sleeps 10
  • Queen size Beds (4) All bedrooms are queen sized beds, two futons available under two beds in two of the bedrooms.
Entertainment:
  • Music Library
  • Stereo
  • CD Player
Outside:
  • Outdoor Grill
  • Deck / Patio ...
    (2) Screened in porch with outer deck, lower deck on opposite side
Suitability:
  • non smoking only
  • Minimum Age Limit for Renters
Attractions:
  • cinemas
  • museums
  • theme parks
  • live theater
  • restaurants
  • health/beauty spa
Leisure Activities:
  • antiquing
  • horseback riding
  • sight seeing
  • sledding
  • boating
  • miniature golf
  • shopping
Sports & Adventure Activities:
  • snowmobiling
  • cross country skiing
  • kayaking
  • swimming
  • golf
  • water skiing
  • mountain biking
  • sailing
  • cycling
  • fishing
  • hiking
  • jet skiing
Notes: Large pond, ten minute drive to the Warren Dunes, forests, gardens, wooded trails, natural Tallgrass fields, full views of beautiful nature

Reviews for this vacation farmhouse rental in Sawyer, Michigan

Enjoy Summer Tranquility in Gorgeous & Huge Property Ten Minutes to Warren Dunes
average rating of 4.8 based on 14 reviews
business
Enjoy Summer Tranquility in Gorgeous & Huge Property Ten Minutes to Warren Dunes
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p379719vb
Sawyer Southwest
Guest Comment Entered by Owner
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Dear Lori

Submitted: October 17, 2012 Stayed: September 2012
Thanks so much for a fantastic stay!! Your house is gorgeous and we had the best time ever! I thank you for the memories of wonderful meals, the fire, and fantastic conversation (and the coffee, and Molly's bacon around the corner...sigh) that the Farm inspired.
Best,
Tanya, Thanh, Laurel and Matt
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Enjoy Summer Tranquility in Gorgeous & Huge Property Ten Minutes to Warren Dunes
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p379719vb
Sawyer Southwest
Guest Comment Entered by Owner
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Great Stay

Submitted: September 8, 2012 Stayed: July 2012
Hi Lori-
Thank you so much- we had a wonderful time and look forward to staying in you lovely home again sometime!
Hope you enjoy the rest of summer!
business
Enjoy Summer Tranquility in Gorgeous & Huge Property Ten Minutes to Warren Dunes
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p379719vb
Sawyer Southwest
Guest Comment Entered by Owner
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Girls Weekend

Submitted: September 8, 2012 Stayed: July 2012
Hi Lori!

We had a great stay. Thanks for everything!
business
Enjoy Summer Tranquility in Gorgeous & Huge Property Ten Minutes to Warren Dunes
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p379719vb
Sawyer Southwest
Guest Comment Entered by Owner
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Great Retreat

Submitted: September 8, 2012 Stayed: May 2012
I wanted to thank you for allowing us to rent the beautiful farm over the weekend. It turned into a great retreat like experience for the entire crew. Everyone loved the scenery and the house. I believe we left the place looking as good as it did when we got there.
Thanks again, it was a great experience,
Hunter
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Enjoy Summer Tranquility in Gorgeous & Huge Property Ten Minutes to Warren Dunes
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p379719vb
Sawyer Southwest
Carmel, IN
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vacation review

4 of 5
Submitted: August 25, 2012 Stayed: August 2012
We enjoyed our time. The house was very homey. We had a concern about only seeing one smoke detector in the house (in upstairs hallway). It was very nice to have the notebook with handy information in it, including local attractions and how to get to them. The rug under the dining room table has several holes in it. It was difficult to move chairs out from the table as legs of the chairs would get caught. The rug may need to be replaced. Beds were very comfortable. Lovely screen porch. Top rack of the dishwasher gave us some problems. Back bedroom door with large gaps around closed door (lack of privacy). Overall, we really enjoyed our stay. It was a lovely getaway.
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Pet-friendly, Girls Getaway, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Romantic Getaway
Owner's Response: Cara, thank you so much for taking the time to review your recent stay at the Farm. We appreciate your constructive review and look forward to taking a look at the top rack of the dishwasher and the antique Kilim rug beneath the dining room table. These are two recent discoveries that you have brought to our attention and we will examine these matters and correct them over Labor Day Weekend 2012. Thanks!

However, there is more than one smoke detector located in the house--located both upstairs and downstairs that you may not have spotted. It is a great idea for us to be sure we include where they are located in our literature, so thank you!

The turn-of-the-century farmhouse has all original doors, so you may see a small gap along the bottom..but we will definitely take a look at it as part of our Labor Day project!

We are so happy to hear you had a lovely getaway! We find it so important to find that time to get back to nature. And have a nice bed in which to sleep late! The screened in porch beckons quite often and many a book has been read, conversations have been had, coffee has been sipped, and wonderful times have taken place in that beloved spot....
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