Dogwood

The pool is open from May 1st to October 31 in 2025, come on out and have some fun! Hot tub is open all year!

Welcome to Dogwood, a luxurious rental home with a heated swimming pool nestled on a wooded lot near the shores of Lake Michigan and offered by Third Coast Vacations, a full-service vacation rental company run by locals who love Harbor Country.

While this home is a seasoned vacation destination, it is new to Third Coast's portfolio. We are happy to provide past reviews of the home - they have been nothing but stellar. All of us live close to this property and if there is something which does not meet your expectations, we have all the resources to make sure you enjoy your stay at this unique home.

We’re not just another Vacation Rental Company, booking with us gets you access to the area’s experts. We know where to go because we live here and we love it. Staying with us gets you: Discounts for beach rentals,Concierge services, charcuterie delivery and more!

Dogwood is a beautiful modern farmhouse with a main house and detached guest house totaling 3,500 square feet of living space. Add in an expansive backyard with a heated swimming pool and you have a rental space ideal for large groups looking to relax and reconnect here in Southwest Michigan.

The main house features a large and spacious living room with a wood-burning fireplace, home theater system, and tons of cozy seating. The beautifully remodeled kitchen, equipped with updated appliances, opens into a large, picturesque dining area with beautiful views.

Upstairs, the main house offers 5 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms between the spacious second and third stories of the home.

A few steps away, the guest house offers a cozy retreat all of its own with a kitchenette, dining room and lovely living area. The guest house sleeps additional guests in two bedrooms, one with a queen bed and a set of twin bunks, and a second with a king bed and a set of twin bunks with french doors leading to the deck.

The highlight of this property is its expansive 1,800-square-foot outdoor living space. Enjoy a massive heated pool, a gas grill and smoker for all your BBQ needs, a spacious wrap-around deck, a sparkling clean hot tub, and plenty of outdoor dining for everyone. For entertainment, there's an outdoor ping pong table, a cozy fire pit, and much more to make your stay unforgettable!

Location Specifics:
The home’s secluded location is close to several nature preserves, including Warren Woods State Park and many branches of the Chikaming Open Lands trails.

Looking to go to the beach? Dogwood is less than 4 miles from several beaches including Cherry Beach.

Once you’ve booked a home we will provide you with discount codes for the following:
Weekends Harbor Country is a partner company offering beach gear, maui mats /lilly pads, paddle boards, corn hole sets, coolers, baby items, and more!
Want a charcuterie or s’mores board for your stay? Bougie Boards is a partner company that can help you with all these and more with free delivery to your vacation rental.
Discounts offers will be sent after your reservation is confirmed.
Parking
There is parking for 10 cars in the driveway. Street parking is not allowed on the country road that Dogwood is located upon.

Pool Information
The pool is open from May 1 to October 31 each year. The heated private pool is 15 feet wide by 40 feet, with 7 feet depth at the deep end and has a splash area for kids at the shallow end. It has a retractable cover for safety, we will provide you with the code with your check-in instructions. 

Hot Tub
The hot tub is open all year long!

Beach Access
There are several public beaches in the area, the smaller ones (Harbert Road in Sawyer, Townline Rd in Union Pier) have limited size and parking. The New Buffalo Public Beach is large and provides what you would expect in a public beach experience. It is 9 miles southwest on Red Arrow Highway and has a paid parking lot.

Warren Dunes State Park is 7 miles directly north and has a ton of parking as well as a dog friendly beach at the north end of the park. There is a daily entry fee for the park unless you have a Michigan park pass. 

Coffee Makers
Drip coffee maker and Keurig also

Televisions
3 TVs (living room, kitchen, guest house) with Comcast Xfinity Cable

Cameras
There is a camera trained on the driveway from the front door and a camera on the back yard area. 

Dog Friendly
We allow a maximum of 2 medium sized dogs. There is a $100 fee per dog, per stay

Fire Pit
There is a wood-burning fire pit in the backyard.

Fireplace
Wood burning fireplace available when it's cold outside

Road Safety
The Home is located on a scenic country road where cars drive fast, If you're traveling with children or pets, keep them safe in the backyard and clear of the road.

Grilling and Chilling
This outdoor oasis features two gas grills hard-lined to a large tank, so you’ll never have to worry about running out of fuel. There’s also a smoker available, perfect for creating mouth-watering BBQ.

Washer and Dryer
Two sets - one in the main house on the 2nd floor and one in the guest house

Baby Equipment
Full size crib with sheet and blanket
2 high chairs
1 booster seat 
1 pack and play with sheet 
Safety gates on all staircases
Toys and games in main house bedrooms

Other Amenities
Board Games
Outdoor Games
Ping pong table
Desk/workspace
Pool toys and floats
Children’s books, toys and dinnerware
High chair and crib