Imagine a secluded retreat in a 2000-acre park on the lake, just an hour and twenty minutes from Chicago. At this converted lodge, you can unwind on the screened porch or explore the surrounding nature of Warren Dunes State Park.
Reviews
9.29.2 out of 10
Wonderful
Entire home
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8139 sq m
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air-conditioning
The current price is NZ$407
NZ$407
includes taxes & fees
27 Apr - 28 Apr
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About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Warren Dunes - Large 2 Br-2 Bath, Hot Tub, Wbfpl , Next To Wineries
This metal sided lodge with a metal roof was once offices for a construction company. The owners happened to be our landlords when we rented their cottage across the field. We fell in love with the 2000 acre park behind us and wanted to create our own space.
Since we renovate homes for a living, we were able to collect a lot of items along the way that didn't fit someone else's vision for their new space. There was also the mismeasured door or cabinet or window that needed a new home. All of these lovely items found a new home in our converted structure.The screened porch was a covered dirt floor for lumber. Our great room was a garage and the bedrooms were offices.As you can see from the pictures, it has come a long way.
It is hard to get the experience of feeling you are a million miles away from everything unless you take out a second mortgage on your home and head to the Polynesian Islands. Fortunately for us, we found this crown jewel of a 2000 acre park called Warren Dunes on the lake one hour and twenty minutes from Chicago. We are on the North end of the park away from the main entrance so it is like owning your own private estate on the lake. We hardly run into a soul all year round. Since we can not enjoy all the time ourselves, we decided to share the secret with you..
Property amenities
Ski
Cross-country skiing nearby
Pool/Spa
Hot tub
Internet
Available in the house: WiFi
Parking and transport
Car required
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee grinder
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Hob
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Spices
Toaster
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
2 bathrooms
Hair dryer
Shower
Towels provided
Living spaces
Fireplace
Living room
Entertainment
Books
DVD player
Games
Stereo
TV with cable/satellite channels
Video library
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Garden
Patio
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
Near a health/beauty spa
Near a hospital
Near a zoo
Near an outlet shopping centre
Near the marina
Things to do
Optional golf privileges
Basketball nearby
Birdwatching nearby
Casino nearby
Cycling nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Jet skiing nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Sailing nearby
Swimming nearby
Theme park nearby
Water skiing nearby
Wildlife walks nearby
Windsurfing 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)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: $30 per dog per stay maximum of three dogs.
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Need to talk to owner ahead of time
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Need to talk to owner ahead of time
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. 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 transport to and from this property
Property is also known as
Warren Dunes Large 2 Br 2 Bath Hot Tub Wbfpl Next To Wineries
About the area
Located in Bridgman, this holiday home is near theme parks. Lake Michigan and Warren Dunes State Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Captain Mike's Fun Park and Waikiki Jacks. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Red Bud Track-N-Trail or RedBud MX. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and horse riding. Visit our Bridgman travel guide
Is Warren Dunes - Large 2 Br-2 Bath, Hot Tub, Wbfpl , Next To Wineries pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
How much does it cost to stay at Warren Dunes - Large 2 Br-2 Bath, Hot Tub, Wbfpl , Next To Wineries?
As of 19 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Warren Dunes - Large 2 Br-2 Bath, Hot Tub, Wbfpl , Next To Wineries on 27 Apr 2026 start from NZ$407, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Warren Dunes - Large 2 Br-2 Bath, Hot Tub, Wbfpl , Next To Wineries?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Warren Dunes - Large 2 Br-2 Bath, Hot Tub, Wbfpl , Next To Wineries?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Warren Dunes - Large 2 Br-2 Bath, Hot Tub, Wbfpl , Next To Wineries?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Warren Dunes - Large 2 Br-2 Bath, Hot Tub, Wbfpl , Next To Wineries located?
Situated in Bridgman, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Captain Mike's Fun Park and Lake Michigan. Warren Dunes State Park and Waikiki Jacks are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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Warren Dunes - Large 2 Br-2 Bath, Hot Tub, Wbfpl , Next To Wineries Reviews
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Everything was clean and well stocked with a little Christmas tree set up, very cute. A perfect little relaxing place to spend the holidays, we love this place! The hot tub is especially great on the back porch, with some lovely views during winter sunsets. And the main room is super cozy with the huge couch and fireplace . We will be back!
This place is perfect! Pet friendly with a privacy fenced in yard that my dog loved running around in. This was her first trip to the beach/Michigan and it was great. Super close to the beach and local breweries. Kitchen is gorgeous and plenty of space for a family or group. Only thing we couldn’t figure out was the grill, but we just used the stove.
Came here with some friends and had the most fun weekend! Such a beautiful home and would definitely recommend. Close to many beaches as well. Memories were made for sure :)
Clean, spacious main room and kitchen, nice hot tub and screened patio spacious. Master bed dips, but slept fine. Lock on door isn't reliable, could be very easily remedied with new locks. Good location to a fun area and easy communication with owner.
Place was quiet and cozy. Enclosed porch with hot tub was not too private with mobile home window facing the hot tub.
The key to get in the door took us forever to get the door unlocked. Never have seen a door lock this way. But overall a quiet place and was clean besides a pan in the oven with a pretzel on it.
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Second time staying at this home and the overall amenities are great! The hot tub, big screened in porch, and easy walk to the dunes are the reason my friends and I come back. The home is a little run down and instructions for check in/how to take care of and use the home are a little unclear. For 3 it was plenty of space. Would definitely be cramped with more than 4.
This place was great for a girls weekend! 15 min or less from wineries and the beach! And when everything closes at night, we had a great time relaxing in the hot tub!
The place is cute! The common areas were big enough to comfortably fit our group of 5. It took us forever to get the hang of the door and the key. I really wish there was a keypad or something. But, we got it eventually!
Patti was sweet and very responsive. Would definitely consider returning!
Kara S.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified
6/10 Okay
Simon S.
7 Aug 2024
Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness
Good place, but could use more cleaning
Overall was a good spot. House is nice to stay in and is a perfect 10 min walk from beach through warren dunes state park. However, the only downside was the cleanliness. There was mouse droppings in the pull out mattress. But the owner was able to work with us to sort out the situation. Also some of the neighbors smoked weed one evening but I'm assuming the host talked to them because it didn't happen again after.
We truly loved the trails to Warren dunes from the end of the road. It was stunning and incredible to be able to got on an evening walk to watch the sunset while watching your kids climb dunes they have all to themselves. It was honestly an ok VRBO. The door truly did not lock, seemed to be able to push the front door open no matter what we tried. The yard and hot tub porch left a lot to be desired but the kids were perfectly happy. I would say that if you have children on cots one of the rooms is quite spacious and allows room for extra people while one is a bit smaller to add sleepers. We stayed for 2 nights, it was a good place to sleep and adventure from but not our favorite as a place to hang out.
Honestly, it's hard to explain this space without it sounding critical, but that truly is not my intention. My husband (and our dogs) sincerely enjoyed our stay, and the house offers absolutely all you could want in this area in terms of amenities and closeness to major wineries and beach/lake spots. You can actually walk directly to and through Warren Dunes State Park from the road the home sits on, which makes hiking and swimming a lot of fun and a bit of an adventure if you're looking for more time in nature.
What's odd about the space is the outdoor settings. Both porches and patios are in terrible shape, and the little back-yard space was filled with dilapidated furniture during our stay. None of this impaired our visit, or ability to enjoy the space, just very odd from an owner that has placed so much attention to detail to the inside of the home. With this being said, I would still advocate strongly that this property is about the best deal around, and would absolutely return the next time we plan to be in the area.
We had a relaxing Fall weekend, despite the rain. As others have shared, the only challenging part of our stay was arriving and the confusion over how to get in and find the right door for entry. Also, the 3-point locks can be confusing if you have never used them before. Be sure to check out the helpful diagram provided, for your stay. Once inside, the place was very clean and had almost everything we needed for a family weekend away. Bring your own extra toilet paper and paper towels if you have a bigger group, as only starter rolls are provided. Plus, you might want to bring some baking pans if you plan to use the oven.
We truly appreciate that this place is dog friendly, and the ease of renting through vrbo was convenient. Patti, is very helpful and responsive. She answered all our questions almost immediately.
There is limited baking and cookware in the kitchen, but enough items for some simple meals.
And yes, the house isn't right on the lake, but the walk to get there isn't too bad if you have the stamina and endurance for the walk down and back up the dunes. We have older dogs and one with a bed knee so we decided against the trek down the dunes. But the views were wonderful, after the rain stopped.
It's also very close to the busy highway so you hear the traffic and local train at night and early morning. The screened in porch and hot tub are nice bonus amenities. It was chilly at night so the fireplace is a treat too. We would stay here again in the future
Overall the place was great. Very easy to find and check-in. The rooms were nice and comfortable. The hot tub was great and we loved that it was covered given the winter weather that came through. The kitchen was stocked with all the necessary tools so we did not have to go out anywhere if we didn't want to. I appreciated the owner allowed our well-behaved dog to stay with us as well.
Had a great weekend stay! The place was very clean and had everything we needed. Super close to the Warren Dunes State Park entrance. Would come back again!
Loved the screened in porch and openess of the kitchen/living room. It was clean and quiet; we walked the trail to the beach. Great get away spot. Wish we would have had more time.