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Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good
2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Dowagiac, MI
  • Place, Southwestern Michigan College
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Dowagiac Area History Museum
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Beckwith Theatre
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.)
    ‪38 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

0 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

2 bathrooms

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Bathroom 2

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About this property

Cozy Quiet at Mill Pond Cottage

Peaceful cottage nestled on historic Mill Pond, the secret of the locals for great fishing and small-town lake life. The Cottage is inlet side of a no-wake lake. Take a paddle board/boat ride through the lily pad path to beautiful open water with excellent fishing and relaxing. Gather on our dock around the grill or fire table or make s`mores around the fire-pit. Swing in our hammock and listen to the frogs or go and see all the region of the Great Lakes has to offer right out your doorstep.

We are located on Mill Pond in pretty little historic Dowagiac. A local no-wake lake, Mill Pond is a favorite local fishing/swimming hole. Although we are on the inlet side of the lake. You can take the lovely lily pad path to the open water in the summer to enjoy the tranquility. Enjoy fishing from our dock and fully enclosed back yard. We provide a hammock, grill, firepit, and fire table. We also have a paddle boat and paddle board for you to use at your own risk, but you are welcome to bring your own kayak/canoe. The cottage is located on a dead-end road and we really love our neighbors so please be respectful that this is a local area. No loud music, parties, fireworks, or events. We are close to everything the great lakes region has to offer, including wineries, breweries, the great outdoors, dining, and much more. But if you are looking for a quiet little getaway nestled into luxury with our 100% linen sheets, beautiful decor, and custom locally roasted coffee, we might be the place you never leave. Just minutes from a lovely little golf course, Southwest Michigan College, and downtown Dowagiac we have the best of all worlds. Welcome home!!

You are 100% liable for any watercraft use or water safety during the duration of your stay. If you choose to use our watercraft you are responsible for any harm that you or any of those staying with you may incur.

Door code will be sent to you the day of check in.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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Property # 4126663
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the neighborhood

Dowagiac

Located in Dowagiac, this vacation home is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Riley-Shurte Woods Nature Sanctuary and Wilding Plant Preserve, while Dowagiac Area History Museum and Beckwith Theatre are cultural highlights.
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Dowagiac, MI

What's nearby

  • Southwestern Michigan College - 4 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Dowagiac Area History Museum - 5 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Beckwith Theatre - 5 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Riley-Shurte Woods Nature Sanctuary - 6 min drive - 8.5 km
  • Veterans Memorial and Beeson Street Park - 7 min drive - 10.2 km

Getting around

  • Dowagiac Station - 5 min drive
  • South Bend Intl. Airport (SBN) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Oak+Ash - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy Quiet at Mill Pond Cottage pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Cozy Quiet at Mill Pond Cottage?

As of May 9, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cozy Quiet at Mill Pond Cottage on Jul 6, 2026 start from $364, 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?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cozy Quiet at Mill Pond Cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy Quiet at Mill Pond Cottage?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cozy Quiet at Mill Pond Cottage located?

Situated on the waterfront, this vacation home is within 3 mi (5 km) of Dowagiac Area History Museum, Southwestern Michigan College, and Beckwith Theatre. Ascension Borgess-Lee Hospital is 2.9 mi (4.6 km) away.

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

8.8/10

Location

8.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

James B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was clean, beds were comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joseph D.

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

Cute place!

The host was very fast to respond to any messages, beds were super comfortable & it wasn't to far out of town!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephen E.

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

Weekend wedding getaway

We had a great time staying here, everything was super clean and cute and very close to the wedding we were attending! Plenty of things to do on property and in town. Thank you for hosting us! 10/10!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Lesley P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Heather is a very responsive host. She answers questions right away. Mill Pond is very charming! The neighbors are very friendly and wave when they see you. We had a pleasant weekend getaway for my son’s 17 birthday. We will be sure to check out her other properties!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brandon Q.

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

Amazing

It’s so peaceful with an amazing backyard and pond for fishing . Neighbors are so great make you feel at home
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Dana W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Overall the cabin is quite cute. It is very clean and a comfortable place to stay. My main complaint is that the portion of the lake it is on is very stagnant and feels like a mosquito breeding ground. There was a lack of comfortable outdoor furniture where the only place to relax was a hammock. It's also not close to much with the majority of things to do being about 40 minutes away. However the neighbors are nice and the area is quite peaceful.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Tracey H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

HOT

Thankfully we stayed early June because I can not imagine how hot it gets in this place. They have cooling units in the bedrooms and living room, but if you try to run all of them, it blows a breaker. The host said they've never had this issue, but not sure how because you literally can't run all units. The breaker had to be reset four times before we gave up and just turned the two smaller bedrooms off completely. Doing so was fine because we weren't using those rooms, BUT it made the rest of the house HOT. We had planned to mostly stay at the place and enjoy some peace and quiet, but it was so warm in there that it was not enjoyable. The pond was very nice, the place has been redone nicely and the bed was very cozy.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Maridy M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Location, listing accuracy

Double wide on a lily pad pond

The inside of this property was very clean and comfortable. The concern came driving through the trailer park to get to it. We never felt unsafe, but it was not expected. The water smelled horrendous, it was not drinkable and we took minimal showers to avoid the sewage smell. On top of that, we had already had issues about trying to "modify" our reservation by one night and the host said we couldn't do that..."it had to be a 2 night minimum" which it was three to begin with. Then she came back with "we don't check in or out people on Saturday". I asked her to send me that written in the policy and she did not respond. I could not cancel so I had to pay for a night no one was staying there due to flight changes. All this being said, there were not many options in this area that we needed to be in. The "cottage" was clean and comfortable if you can get past the odor of the water.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Jodi S.

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

alyssa w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shawna D.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

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Hosted by Heather Wallace

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