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Turtle Cove at Viewpoint Beach on Magician Lake, Sister Lakes, MI 49047

Holiday home on the beach, with water park

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Outdoor dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
3 bedrooms, WiFi
Soap, toilet paper
TV, fireplace

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 9

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Laundry
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Turtle Cove at Viewpoint Beach on Magician Lake, Sister Lakes, MI 49047

Holiday home on the beach, with water park
At this holiday home, catch some rays on the beach or spend the day at a water park. The holiday home boasts a fireplace and offers a kitchen and a patio. Guests can appreciate conveniences, such as a fridge and a microwave, and other amenities include a stovetop and a TV.
Air-conditioned accommodation at this holiday home offers fireplaces and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to patios. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils.
Recreational amenities at the holiday home include a water park.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Property manager

Hilda Reiter

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Dock
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • In the city centre
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Water park
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Property located in a resort

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  • Laundry
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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 5:30 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 1:30 PM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Parties and events are allowed on site
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit 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

About the area

Map
Sister Lakes, MI

What's nearby

  • Magician Lake - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Dowagiac Four Winds Casino - 24 min drive - 24.3 km
  • Surfari Joe's Indoor Wilderness Water Park - 27 min drive - 27.8 km
  • Silver Beach - 35 min drive - 40.4 km
  • Andrews University - 39 min drive - 49.8 km

Getting around

  • Dowagiac Station - 15 min drive
  • South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Oak and Ash BBQ - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Indian Lake Pub - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Turtle Cove at Viewpoint Beach on Magician Lake, Sister Lakes, MI 49047 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Turtle Cove at Viewpoint Beach on Magician Lake, Sister Lakes, MI 49047?

Check-in begins at 5:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Turtle Cove at Viewpoint Beach on Magician Lake, Sister Lakes, MI 49047?

Checkout is at 1:30 PM.

Where is Turtle Cove at Viewpoint Beach on Magician Lake, Sister Lakes, MI 49047 located?

Located in Sister Lakes, this beachfront holiday home is in the city centre, steps from Magician Lake and within 9 mi (15 km) of Round Lake and Brown Lake. Danneffel Lake and Pine Lake are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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Turtle Cove at Viewpoint Beach on Magician Lake, Sister Lakes, MI 49047 Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 66 out of 86 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 86 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 86 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 86 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 86 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sharon I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great quiet hideaway

Always a nice place to stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Loved our stay!

We had such a great time at the Sister's Lakes! Property was as advertised. Owner was prompt with an queries.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

virginia s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful vacation

Best place to stay for a week of family fun will be back
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

steve t.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Conveniently

Very convenient and great locati
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

RJ and Allison P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We love Turtle Cove!

We had a wonderful stay at Turtle Cove and on Magician lake! The house was perfect for our two families. Hilda was lovely and accommodating as always! The property is beautiful and we have so much fun hanging out in the yard and on the lake. We always enjoy our stay here! We will be back next year!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great time, as always!

This was our 3rd year staying at Turtle Cove and we plan to be back for a 4th year! Hilda is a wonderful host!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Denise M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect long weekend

The property is well equipped and on a quiet street. Check in was easy as well as checkout. Plenty of seating and comfy beds. Perfect for families with big kids or small.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christine M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very peaceful getaway

The owner was very nice and came through for us right away when we had a question.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Miroslawa B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice weekend getaway

Always enjoy spending time on Magician Lake. It's beautiful and never over crowded. We always rent the pontoon boat to go on sandbar or fishing. Love to sit by the bonfire at night.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

sue f.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ill be back

Loved this cottage....backs up to a canal and the lake across the street... in the morning with coffee on deck was heaven... ...
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aaron M., Chicago

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Another Stellar Weekend

Repeat customer of Hilda given how well these properties are run. She is the best -- very responsive and always on top of any issues we may have had. I highly recommend the two properties we stayed in.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Alaina B.

Great Time

Very clean home. Cynthia is very nice and helpful. Our family loved this place. The fishing is great and the lake was beautiful!! Will definitely go back.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Rachel M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Return to Turtle Cove at Magician Lake

We had a wonderful time on our return trip!! Our boys had a great time fishing, swimming. and boating on the pontoon on Lake Magician! The cabin felt like our home away from home! Thank you Cynthia and Franz!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Kyle's Wedding

Nice to watch the lake "wake up" in the morning.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Diana G.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fun weekend getaway

Great location on the channel which the kids enjoyed playing in. Docks were a bit in need of repair. A/C units worked great to cool the house- but very loud at night. Owner very responsive and friendly. Overall a great weekend getaway for the price.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Heather V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful Location

The property is in a nice location. It’s away from the business of the lake and sits in a nice quiet part of the channel. Our only complaint was the musty smell in the cabin. We diffused oils and used candles to cover it up!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Janet K., Chicago

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Turtle Cove is a unique property located right on the Polk canal. It is truly a slice of paradise!

Love, Love, Love staying here. It takes me away from the city life and I see Mother's nature at it's best! Thank you Cynthia for sharing your piece of heaven with us! We will be back. Jan K.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Janet K., Chicago

August 2017

This is my family's second time here and we love it every time! Such a unique area and not just a cottage on a lake. The channel is perfect for Kayaks, paddle boards and canoeing! The lake is clean water and makes swimming very enjoyable! The owner Cynthia is so accommodating! Pontoon boat is docked right at the cottage so renting it easily and affordable! The Turtle cove cabin is very spacious and perfect for everyone it's our favorite! We will be back next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Melissa A., Brookfield, IL

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Turtle Cove

We LOVED our stay at Turtle Cove. Spent a long weekend with my husband and 2 teens and could not have been happier. The cottage is adorable with a perfectly secluded feeling. The boys caught some nice large mouth and pike on the lake. Cynthia could not be more wonderful. She was extremely helpful and willing to answer all of my questions before arriving. And after we left, she went above and beyond to look for an item that might have been left behind. We cant wait for our next trip to Turtle Cove.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great family getaway, excellent communication

We had an amazing family trip. My wife and 3 young kids and I had nothing but great things to say about the house and the lake. Only 2 hours from home (Chicago suburbs) and we saw all kinds of wildlife while cruising in the channel on the rented pontoon (which I would highly recommend having set up before your trip)...different types of turtles, tons of fish (we caught over 100 on our trip, mostly pan fish and small bass), and even a bald eagle family nested just a couple houses away was pretty cool. Since the house is on the channel, just around the corner from the lake itself, we found it to have a feel of a wooded private retreat but on one of the busiest lakes in sister lakes, kind of a pick the relaxing quiet day if you want, or hit the busy sand bar if you're in the mood. Franz was always immediately available to handle any issues that came up (had a minor issue with the boat, but fixed right away), stock fire wood, offer advice on fishing spots, etc. Would definitely recommend this place!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2020

6/10 Okay

Tricia H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Turtle Cove

We recently stayed at Turtle Cove with friends. The common space is nice and open and I liked the French doors that opened to the large deck. It was nice being on the canal and there is a pier available if you bring or rent a boat. The living room furniture was comfortable and the tv had access to streaming apps like Netflix. The internet connection was good. Bringing our own sheets was annoying, but we were told ahead of time. Don’t forget to bring blankets. Our families enjoyed our stay, but there are some things to note about the property. There is no dishwasher so we ended up using paper plates and plastic utensils for convenience. Some foil and ziplock baggies would have been convenient for food storage. The bedrooms were small and as pictured, but there was an odor that persisted in all of them. I am not sure if it came from the air conditioner units or the carpet, but the smell was musty and creeped onto some of our clothes. Another thing to note is the water damage to the kitchen floor. As soon as you walk in there is a rug over a large soft spot In the kitchen. It didn’t really effect us too much, but it is definitely significant enough to be annoying and a bit alarming. I wonder if there is other water damage that is causing the odor in the bedrooms. Overall we enjoyed our stay at Magician lake and would rent again because it’s conveniently down the street from our friends. Hilda was quick to answer if we had any questions.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jes F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful long weekend

Our family had such a nice time here! Close enough to Dowagiac to be convenient, but out ebough to be perfectly peaceful. The lake and channel were great, the hosts accommodating, and the house we clean and spacious. I would definitely book here again! We had a good time just lpumging outside, fishing off the dock, and taking our little boat out.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great time on the lake

The cottage was perfect for our group of 6 and we enjoyed the amenities of the yard when not out on the lake. Hoping to be back next year!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kasey J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Labor Day Get-A-Way

Good location on the channel with boat dock. I liked having the pontoon delivered there for us. Hostess knew we were getting in late and turned the lights on for us which was very welcoming. I woukd stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrea H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great family stay!

The manager was so easy to communicate with, and came out several times when we had questions. Went above and beyond. Loved fishing out on the back deck and the lake was clean and great for swimming.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023