Heron's Rest Hideaway, nature lovers' dream

Entire guesthouse in Sawyer, Michigan

  1. 4 guests
  2. 2 bedrooms
  3. 2 beds
  4. 1 bath
Hosted by Lorraine
  1. Superhost
  2. 10 years hosting

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50-min drive to Indiana Dunes National Park

This home is near the national park.

24-hour self check-in

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Privacy on 11 acres of conservancy-protected land including two lakes, river access, woods. Rowboat available. Fishing on site. Nature lovers dream! Minutes from Michigan’s most popular beach, breweries, wineries, antique malls, farm-to-table restaurants. Fully equipped kitchen, gas fireplace. Private fire pit, deck, and gas grill. Kayak, bike, hike nearby. Separated from our home by a breezeway. Private entrance, quiet road, dark nights. Daytime woodworking noise possible. Limit of 4 guests.

The space
From the living room, step through a sliding door onto your private deck for al fresco dining overlooking your fire ring, the lakes, and woods. Kitchen has full-size fridge, stove, microwave, dishwasher, toaster, coffee pot. Gas grill on deck. Harvest-time guests may enjoy veggies freshly picked from our garden. Gas fire in living room for cozy evenings. Our house manual and "Trails & Ales" hiking guide provide loads of information about area restaurants, breweries, wineries, entertainment venues, parks, bike and kayak rentals, skating rinks, cross-country skiing, wine & beer tours, and much more.

Fish on-site! Bass, crappie, and bluegill are plentiful in our two lakes (no license required); steelhead and trout in the river (license required). Fish from shore or reserve our rowboat or kayaks for $35/day. Please request in advance.

We prefer low-key guests and no loud parties.

Two parking spaces just outside your entrance are reserved for you.

We offer a smart TV and wifi, plus DVDs, a nice selection of books, a chess/checkers, and Scrabble.

Guest access
Stroll our private trails through woods and around lakes. Meditate on one of several benches overlooking the lakes. Sit still a while and you'll see fish jumping, turtles sunning on logs, maybe even a bald eagle or two. Savor your morning coffee on your private deck while watching the herons, and listening to frogs and birdsong. At the end of a day of fishing, hiking, or lounging on the beach, cozy up around a campfire to watch the fireflies come out. No license is needed to fish in our private lakes, which have lots of bluegill and bass. Rowboat and two kayaks are available, $35/day.

Our property is a Land Conservancy Site, and is home to a rich diversity of wildlife, including deer, beavers, woodchucks, minks, a gazillion squirrels, and many species of birds, including blue herons, sandhill cranes, bald eagles, owls, and hawks.

Heron's Rest plus its deck and firepit are reserved for your exclusive use. We'll give you a wide berth and respect your privacy. If you stroll our trails, however, we may cross paths.

Other things to note
We designed Herons Rest for a maximum of 4 people. While we prefer that our guests be low-key, the normal sounds of living are not a problem. Our home and Heron's Rest are separated by a breezeway, so you'll have plenty of peace and quiet. Our woodworking shop is located across the parking lot, so during weekday business hours you may see/hear woodworking, an occasional truck, etc.

Our House Manual details some of our favorite restaurants, things to do, and general resources. We also provide a guide to the area's best hiking trails and breweries.

No pets, sorry.

Where you’ll sleep

What this place offers

Valley view
Garden view
Waterfront
Kitchen
Wifi

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Rated 4.94 out of 5 from 203 reviews.

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Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for cleanliness

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Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for value

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Where you’ll be

Sawyer, Michigan, United States
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Neighborhood highlights

Heron's Rest is a five-minute drive from Greenbush Brewery and Infusco Coffee. Another five minutes will get you to Warren Dunes, Michigan's most popular state park, with three miles of white sand beaches and hiking trails in forested dunes. The famed Backroads Bikeway passes within 1/8 mile of Heron's Rest. If you don't feel like driving or riding, simply stroll up the road to access a sweet little trail with spectacular marsh views.

Our region is rich in hiking trails, breweries and wineries. To help you choose your activities, we provide "Trails & Ales", winery brochures, and a Harbor Country Guide. Our House Manual details our favorite restaurants and activities.

Several years ago, we signed a conservation easement on our land, ensuring it will remain in a natural state for perpetuity. We are now working to restore the lawns to mini prairies by removing invasive vines and allowing native flowers and grasses to return. We mow paths to the pond, and a strip of lawn close to the house. Otherwise, we let nature have her way. Herons, beavers and deer are frequent visitors — sometimes even bald eagles. Bird watchers, bring your binoculars! In the early morning and evening, watch for deer passing through.

Meet your host

Superhost
477 reviews
4.91 out of 5 average rating
10 years of hosting
Born in the 50s
Speaks English
My husband designs and makes furniture, which I sell in our showroom. Heron's Rest is next to our home and shop. Guests can expect cleanliness without a lot of nasty chemicals, complimentary coffee (locally roasted!) and tea, plus cream and some snacks. Our House Manual and Trails & Ales guide provide a wealth of information about the area's restaurants, breweries, wineries, hiking trails, beaches, and other area attractions.

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  • Terry

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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in: 3:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Checkout before 11:00 AM
4 guests maximum
Safety & property
Carbon monoxide alarm
Smoke alarm
Not suitable for infants (under 2 years)