Our home is located in Dowagiac, MI, a charming small town that perfectly blends historic charm with modern conveniences. Here, you’ll find a vibrant mix of attractions: cozy coffee shops and bakeries, a variety of restaurants and bars, curated retail shops, a local farmers market, apple orchards, pumpkin patches, strawberry u-pick farms, and plenty of outdoor activities like golf courses, kayaking, and nature trails. Seasonal highlights include roadside farm stands, Christmas tree u-pick farms, snowmobiling, and local events. You can also enjoy wine tastings, breweries, a historic theater, and even a museum dedicated to our town’s history—home of the famous Round Oak potbelly stove. For more details, check out our house guide, where we’ve curated some of our favorite local spots and events.
Our location offers the perfect balance of privacy, serenity, and countryside tranquility while keeping you connected to the conveniences of town. Just far enough from the hustle and bustle, you’ll enjoy peaceful surroundings while still being just 5 minutes from grocery stores, pharmacies, hospitals, fast food, auto shops, hardware stores, gas stations, or even the excitement of the nearby Four Winds Casino. You can even have a pizza delivered right to the house!
Beaches: The always popular St. Joes Silver beach on Lake Michigan is an easy 30 minute drive. While Stone Lake beach in Cassopolis is a fast 15 minutes away.
Swiss Valley ski resort is 20 minutes away.
Chicago-2 hours
St. Joes/ Benton Harbor- 30 minutes
University of Notre Dame-40 minutes
South Haven- 45 minutes
Saugatuck- 1 hour
Holland- 1 hour
Detroit- less than 3 hours
Grand Rapids- 1.5 hours
Lancing- 2 hours
Kalamazoo- 1 hour
The Morris Estate- 25 minutes
Reviving Wedding Barn- 15 minutes
Marion Magnolia Farms- 15 minutes
Sunrise Farm Wedding Venue- 20 minutes
Sundance and the Secret Garden- 20 minutes