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Sister Lakes Cottage w/ Dock & Grill!

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Fridge, microwave, stovetop, dishwasher
Exterior
3 bedrooms, desk, travel cot, Internet
Terrace/patio
TV, books

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12232 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Dowagiac, Michigan
  • Magician Lake
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Surfari Joe's Indoor Wilderness Water Park
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Silver Beach
    ‪27 min drive‬
  • South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.)
    ‪55 min drive‬

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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!

Prepare for the ultimate lake getaway at this charming 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath vacation rental in Dowagiac! With direct access to the calm waters of Little Crooked Lake, this charming cottage offers the perfect escape for outdoorsy groups. Enjoy a day of waterfront adventures in your backyard, hike through the Dowagiac Woods, or take a day trip to explore South Bend just 30 miles away. Once the sun starts to dip, take in unforgettable lake views as you grill up some dinner on the private deck.

-- THE PROPERTY --

Sunroom w/ Lake Views | Private Dock | ~30 Mi to South Bend | Waterfront

Bedroom 1: Queen Bed | Bedroom 2: Queen Bed | Bedroom 3: 2 Twin Beds | Basement: 5 Twin Beds, Twin Sleeper Sofa | Additional Sleeping: Pack ‘n Play

OUTDOOR LIVING: Deck, gas grill (propane provided), charcoal grill, patio w/ dining space, yard area, lake access
KITCHEN: Fridge, stove, oven, dishwasher, microwave, cooking basics, coffee maker, wine fridge, filtered water system, dishware/flatware, paper towels/trash bags
INDOOR LIVING: Smart TVs, dining table, sunroom w/ seating area, board games, books, picture windows, lake decor
GENERAL: Free WiFi, linens, towels, washer & dryer, window A/C units, hair dryer, keyless entry
FAQ: 2 steps to enter, bedroom & bathroom on main floor, stairs required to access downstairs bedroom, 2 exterior security cameras (facing out), pet fee (paid pre-trip)
PARKING: Driveway (2 vehicles), grass parking (2 vehicles), RV/trailer parking allowed on-site

-- THE LOCATION --

ON THE WATER: Little Crooked Lake (on-site), Round Lake (0.2 miles), Crooked Lake & Big Crooked Lake (0.3 miles), Magician Lake (2 miles), Dewey Lake (3 miles)
VISIT: Heddon Museum (11 miles), Silver Beach Carousel (17 miles), Pioneer Log Cabin Museum (19 miles), Niles Scream Park (23 miles), The Oliver Mansion (30 miles), Studebaker National Museum (30 miles), Potawatomi Zoo (31 miles), Hall of Heroes Superhero Museum (35 miles)
OPT OUTSIDE: Dowagiac Woods Nature Sanctuary (9 miles), Love Creek Nature Center (14 miles), Sarett Nature Center (14 miles), Fernwood Botanical Garden (22 miles), Wellfield Botanic Gardens (35 miles)
WINE & DINE: Dockside | Dining & Drinks (0.3 miles), The Strand Brewery (0.5 miles), Sister Lakes Brewing Company (0.7 miles), Moonrise Winery (8 miles), Karma Vista Vineyards & Winery (11 miles), Contessa Wine Cellars (12 miles), 12 Corners Vineyards (13 miles)
AIRPORT: South Bend International Airport (31 miles)

-- REST EASY WITH US --

Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you'll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we'll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we'll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you.

-- POLICIES --

- No smoking
- Pet friendly w/ $150 fee per stay (+ fees & taxes, 2 pets max)
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Must be at least 25 years old to book
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- NOTE: The property requires 2 steps to enter and interior stairs are required to access the downstairs bedroom
- NOTE: Your safety matters. This property features 2 exterior security cameras. Camera 1 is on the garage facing the front entrance area and camera 2 is on the side of the house overlooking the backyard.The cameras are outward facing and do not look into interior spaces. The cameras record video and audio when activated by motion
During your stay at this cottage, you'll be close to Brown Lake. You'll find features such as laundry facilities. The cottage includes amenities such as a kitchen and 2.5 bathrooms.
  • Air-conditioned cottage with kitchen, washing machine and 2.5 bathrooms
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • On-site recreation includes a playground
  • 5 minutes by car from Magician Lake and 8 minutes from Danneffel Lake
Sister Lakes Cottage w/ Dock & Grill! offers its guests barbecue grills and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Sister Lakes cottage is smoke free.

Property manager

Evolve

Languages

English, French, German, Spanish

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

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

504448

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

6/10 Okay

Joyce K., Chicago, IL

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

8/10 Good

Lauren R.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Tami D.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Angela K.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

8/10 Good

Joseph Q.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Sara O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lake front property

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

4/10 Poor

Cathleen L.

Disliked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

karen e.

Liked: Cleanliness

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