[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Gigantic lakefront home with private hot tub, washer/dryer, AC, deck, & firepit Lakefront vacation home with kitchen and balcony ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/64000000/63360000/63359000/63358924/b121690a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/64000000/63360000/63359000/63358924/34a8625a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/64000000/63360000/63359000/63358924/a844dce2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/64000000/63360000/63359000/63358924/0128f367.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/64000000/63360000/63359000/63358924/c0c257da.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Escape to 2nd Base, a spacious and unique property nestled in the private community of Shorewood Hills on Lake Michigan. With six bedrooms, five bathrooms, and multiple living areas overlooking the lake you'll enjoy expansive views of Lake Michigan through floor-to-ceiling windows and skylights throughout this three-story main house. The open-concept main floor features a large kitchen with an island cooktop as well as dining area seating for 12-14 guests near comfortable patio furniture perfect for barbecuing while taking in beautiful sunsets. 8.6 Excellent ### Entire home 8 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 204000 sq ft ## Popular amenities - - Dryer - Kitchen - Washer - Fireplace - Barbecue grill ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## 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 2nd Base with Guest House 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. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub ### Internet - Available in the house: Internet access ### Parking and transportation - Car required - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop ### 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 - Smoking not allowed - 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 mall - 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 ## Similar properties ![Outdoor spa tub](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109390000/109389000/109388940/ac8289a4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Newly renovated, 7700 Sq. 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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 transportation to and from this property ### Property is also known as 48525 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C41.89719%2C-86.61594&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=Tq1Q5iSg8T7onvCNnJbqj9LUWH0=) 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 Intl. Airport (SBN) - 50 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive - ‪Molly's Corner - ‬11 min drive - ‪Biggby Coffee - ‬5 min drive - ‪Rising Kites Coffee - ‬11 min drive - ‪Infusco Roasters - ‬6 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? > Check-out 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 vacation home is within 3 mi (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 mi (10 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Gigantic lakefront home with private hot tub, washer/dryer, AC, deck, & firepit Reviews 8.6 ### Excellent All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 8 8 - Good 7 6 - Okay 3 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 8.4/10 Cleanliness This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### Lynn H. Jul 5, 2024 #### 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. ##### Lynn H. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Larissa T. Aug 2, 2024 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. ##### Larissa T. Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Robert G. Jun 4, 2023 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. ##### Robert G. Stayed 14 nights in May 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Jim C., Oakland, CA Aug 23, 2023 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. ##### Jim C. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 6/10 Okay #### Ted K. Sep 7, 2024 #### Second Base Great location but house is tired and needs an upgrade. ##### Ted K. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### CARLA B. Oct 10, 2023 #### 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!! ##### CARLA B. Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### Deborah S. Jul 7, 2023 #### 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. ##### Deborah S. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 6/10 Okay #### Redvers C. Jul 6, 2024 #### 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! ##### Redvers C. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024 ### 6/10 Okay #### Mike S. Aug 7, 2024 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. ##### Mike S. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### Laura D. Sep 1, 2024 #### 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. ##### Laura D. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Harry G. Nov 27, 2023 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 ##### Harry G. Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Doug E. Sep 25, 2022 #### 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. ##### Doug E. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Scott R., Chicago, USA Sep 5, 2022 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. ##### Scott R. Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2022 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### Kendall S G. Sep 2, 2022 #### 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. ##### Kendall S G. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Richard M. Aug 21, 2021 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. ##### Richard M. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021 ### 8/10 Good #### Tom G. Aug 9, 2021 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. ##### Tom G. 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