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Sister Lakes Cottage w/ Dock & Grill!

Beachfront cottage for sun and fun

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Terrace/patio
Fridge, microwave, stovetop, dishwasher
Fridge, microwave, stovetop, dishwasher
3 bedrooms, desk, travel cot, Internet
TV, books
Escape to a charming lake getaway at this 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath vacation rental in Dowagiac! Enjoy waterfront adventures in your backyard, hike through the Dowagiac Woods, or take a day trip to explore South Bend just 30 miles away. Relax on the private deck with unforgettable lake views and grill up dinner as you unwind.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 122500 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

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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.

Sister Lakes Cottage w/ Dock & Grill!

Beachfront cottage for sun and fun
Guests at this beach cottage will appreciate convenient on-site amenities such as a playground and barbecue grills. The cottage has 3 bedrooms and offers a sofa bed and a patio. Guests will find a kitchen with a fridge, a stovetop, a microwave and a dishwasher.
Air-conditioned accommodation at this cottage offers coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Rooms open to patios. This accommodation is furnished with sofa beds and desks. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Internet access

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near the marina
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Basketball nearby
  • Motor boating 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: 2,500 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Note from host: A maximum of 2 pets are allowed.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

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
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 first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

Property is also known as

504448

About the area

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Dowagiac, MI

What's nearby

  • Magician Lake - 6 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Lake Michigan College - 18 min drive - 22.0 km
  • Surfari Joe's Indoor Wilderness Water Park - 19 min drive - 20.8 km
  • Silver Beach - 27 min drive - 33.4 km
  • Andrews University - 41 min drive - 43.4 km

Getting around

  • Dowagiac Station - 18 min drive
  • South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wright Place - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪TJ's Sports Bar & Grill - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Sister Lakes Brewing Company - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪BT's Pub - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Strand - ‬11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Sister Lakes Cottage w/ Dock & Grill! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Sister Lakes Cottage w/ Dock & Grill!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sister Lakes Cottage w/ Dock & Grill!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Sister Lakes Cottage w/ Dock & Grill! located?

This Sister Lakes cottage is on the beach, 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Magician Lake, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Danneffel Lake and Brown Lake. Round Lake and Pine Lake are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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Sister Lakes Cottage w/ Dock & Grill! Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 8 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 8 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 8 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 8 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 8 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sara O.

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

Lake front property

Nice property right on the lake. Enjoyed the neighborhood and how clear the water was.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angela K.

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

Lake house in Dowagiac, MI.

We did a three night stay. The house was very well maintained and in a good location. Walking distance to restaurants and shops. All in all, a good time for sure!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tami D.

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

Cute Little Cottage

The cottage was cute and worked well for our visit. The upstairs was wonderful and perfect for our needs. The pier and beach area were great. The area is wonderful & the lake is just the right size for bopping around in a pontoon and floating. The only thing I would say is that the downstairs is just a large room with a lot of beds and it was hard to get it cooled off, was musty and had active spiders, so we all decided to sleep upstairs.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Lauren R.

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

Family Vacation

There were some asthetic issues with the property, such as siding that was coming off and a circut breaker that kept tripping. We did have a plumbing issue that was resovled the next day, which was nice :) As far as the location and the beach front it was fantastic!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Joyce K.

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

Weekend stay

The property had no curb appeal, it needed work on the outside and the grass was in desperate need of cutting. The third bedroom was in the basement with most of the beds and did not have a door. The grill was filthy and we had to get cleaner and do a deep clean before we could use it. I think we were the first people for the season and the water barely came out until my husband started cleaning the screens. I had to call to get the kitchen one cleaned. When I had inquired about the coffee maker I was told there was an expression machine b by it was a keurig which we would have brought pods for
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

karen e.

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

Lovely house

Very clean and spacious. Nice kitchen. There was a rotten-egg odor with the hot water from the tap; it cleared when the hot water tank was emptied (via running the shower). Occasionally the furnace made a loud “door-slamming” noise. Loved the sun room. Beautiful view of the lake. Lots of parking available.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

4/10 Poor

Cathleen L.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Needs updates

First off, communication was terrible. I didn’t get the code until day of and had to worry about the place getting canceled on. The house is just ok. Seems like there’s a lot of plumbing issues with the property..No bath tubs, Was missing a few things in the kitchen. (We had to buy our own toaster) pans could be updated. The outside area where the patio set isn’t leveled which we had to worry about falling over when seated. There are 20 stairs to get the lake front. If I would of known that I would have never booked this property. Definitely for younger people if you want to stay here. Only plus side about this property is the lake view, sandy beach front, and their back porch area in the home. I wouldn’t recommend but my family & I enjoyed ourselves outside of the home.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Joseph Q.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Great time!

nice cottage, beach is tiny (not as shown in pictures) could use central air. 1 of the bedrooms upstairs is very hot. basement bedroom need to keep door open to rest of basement so that the basement cools down from the window unit in the basement bedroom. very expensive but comparable to other cottages in the area. Great time, we will def be staying here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023