See all properties
Entire home

Friendly lakefront cottage

Photo gallery for Friendly lakefront cottage

Property grounds
Sandy beach
Private sandy beach with pier ,paddleboat and rowboat
You can rent a paddle board
Bring your boat or rent one

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8990 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Map
Dowagiac, MI
  • Magician Lake
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Surfari Joe's Indoor Wilderness Water Park
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Silver Beach
    ‪29 min drive‬
  • South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.)
    ‪57 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

Friendly lakefront cottage

Three bedroom house
Sleeps seven
Private beach and pier
Plenty of parking
Everything supplied except food and drink
Horseshoe pits, volleyball
Wifi
Fire pit, cable tv,large patio
Row boat provided
Washer and dryer included
Near resteraunts and bars
Several golf courses nearby
20 miles from Lake Michigan, 45 minutes from Notre dame
Even an outdoor theater and a roller rink in the area

Property manager

Duey and Joyce Mitchell
Premier Host

Add dates for prices

Amenities

Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Lake view

Have a question?

AI iconBeta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.

Similar properties

Terrace/patio

Herons Nest at Viewpoint Beach channel on Magician Lake, Sister Lakes, MI 49047

  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Outdoor space
9.6 out of 10, (60 reviews)
Herons Nest at Viewpoint Beach channel on Magician Lake, Sister Lakes, MI 49047

House Rules

Check in after 1:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
default

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
default

Events

No events allowed
default

Pets

No pets allowed
default

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 deadlock

About the area

Dowagiac

Located in Sister Lakes, this cottage is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Sarett Nature Center and Riley-Shurte Woods Nature Sanctuary, while Dowagiac Area History Museum and Beckwith Theatre are cultural highlights. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing.
Map
Dowagiac, MI

What's nearby

  • Magician Lake - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Surfari Joe's Indoor Wilderness Water Park - 20 min drive - 21.5 km
  • Silver Beach - 29 min drive - 34.1 km
  • Dowagiac Four Winds Casino - 29 min drive - 29.9 km
  • Andrews University - 39 min drive - 43.7 km

Getting around

  • Dowagiac Station - 18 min drive
  • South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪TJ's Sports Bar & Grill - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Lakeview Inn - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Dockside Dan's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Wright Place - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Sister Lakes Brewing Company - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Friendly lakefront cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Friendly lakefront cottage ?

There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at Friendly lakefront cottage ?

Check-in begins at 1:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Friendly lakefront cottage ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Friendly lakefront cottage located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Magician Lake and within 6 miles (10 km) of Danneffel Lake and Brown Lake. Round Lake and Pine Lake are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window
Rating 10 - Excellent. 54 out of 77 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 77 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 77 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 77 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 77 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Monika R.

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

Relaxing Getaway

We love relaxing with the amazing view and swimming in the warm water.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michal S.

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

Can’t imagine staying anywhere else

Joyce and Dewey are the best
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanne C.

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

Vaca

Very clean cozy. Beautiful view of the lake. Very nice stay. I will definitely go back next year
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert K.

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

Great Cottage

Wonderful host. Easy check in/check out and property was exactly as described.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rob M.

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

Nice cottage

Nice sandy beach. Cozy summer cottage
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Monika R.

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

Great Lake house

We stay here every year and are always happy with our experience. The host is easy going and the house is always ready for new guests. Can’t wait for next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Todd F.

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

Me

Great stay, great location
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Olivia B.

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

Welcoming and quiet

Cozy cottage with a great view of the lake. Adequate shade for those hot sunny days. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda M.

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

Super

The cottage was super. Great to be right on the lake. From the cottage, the view of the lake was so beautiful. Cottage was clean and perfect for our needs. The lake was clean and easy to access. Duey and Joyce are great hosts! Would stay there again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Monika R.

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

Great time at cozy cottage

We had a great time on the lake with our family. The house has a great location with a beach and a dock for our boat. We've been coming here for over 20 years and always look forward to this getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paulette R.

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

Just Perfect

Cozy. Great location for Sister Lakes. Perfect for our family reunion.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marcy S.

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

Charming lake front cottage for a fun family vacation

We we delighted to be welcomed in person by the owner, Duey. Really the cottage was lovely, the beach was perfect for our 4and six year old, and the stairs and railing were stable although a little steep. The patio was so lovely to sit out and enjoy the lake. We also loved using the tow boat-so grateful it was there. Plenty of floaties for all and beach toys for the smaller kiddos. Kitchen had everything we needed. Our cottage was charming and the AC kept the cottage cool enough for us during our stay despite the 100 degree weather, especially in two bedrooms when we slept. The bedroom to the left when you walk in was coolest place to sleep. If there were more folks then our 4 it might have been a little warm to start the night in the non-air conditioned bedroom, but would’ve been fine later in the night. We also had trouble connecting to WiFi but that could have been our error. I do wish I would’ve saved our host’s phone number though before arriving to troubleshoot the WiFi since my T-Mobile phone couldn’t connect to the internet to access our hosts number. Our hosts did reply immediately when I went to town trying to help us with WiFi and provided their phone number, but to be honest we were just enjoying the lake so much we chose to not try to troubleshoot and just enjoyed being there. We would absolutely love to return!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Kimberly F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Communication

Cottage

Great lake!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Raul Z.

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

Beautiful lake

Such a beautiful lake! Clean water and clean beach. Nice Lilly pad for my girls to play on. House could use updates but was fine for us for our short stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Linda M.

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

Nice Cottage on the Lake

The experience was fantastic! The owners were great to work with. The cottage was spacious and had everything we needed. The cottage had a sandy beach at the lake. The lake was nice and very active with boats which made it fun to watch. Will go back again! Great find!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bogdan W., Elmwood Park . Illinois USA

BEAUTIFUL LAKE

Very nice , quiet location . I enjoyed my stay at this cottage. Very good fishing. Good communication with the owner. I will come back. Thank you very much.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Brianna M.

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

Perfect cottage getaway

My family and I had a great stay at the cottage for a long weekend. The cottage was just what we needed for my family of 4 and our dad. The cottage had everything you could need aside from food and everything was easy to find. The beach area was perfect for my young kids… sandy, clear and great for swimming. There was plenty of room to dock our boat as well and plenty of parking for our cars and trailer. The host lives nearby and came right over when I sent him a message with a question. Most rentals in the summer are week long minimum and it was so nice to find a place we could book for a long weekend We would definitely come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen F., Naperville, IL

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

Great Getaway at Big Crooked Lake

We had a great time at this property and the owners (Duey and Joyce) always got back to us whenever we had questions... Very cozy and comfortable, their lake cabin cottage was perfect for our family of young adults; it was very well stocked with everything you could possibly need! Their location (near Driftwood) and lake view was fabulous! We enjoyed our morning coffee and summer breezes on their shaded deck. Having direct lake access to dock our pontoon was awesome! See you again next year!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

robert d.

Rustic lakefront location

Lakefront location as seen in pic. But the house is in need of work. Sleeps 7 not 8. 3 double beds and a couch. A.C. in 2 bedrooms. Constantly dripping bath faucet. But you get what you pay for as this was cheapest rental available in sister lakes.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

June C.

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

Family fun

We had a very nice time at the cottage. The only thing that I would say bad about it is the back stairs to get into the house. Couple times I stumbled going down them, forgetting that they were a very deep steer . also, the railing is going down to the beach. They need to be a little more stable. Specially, if there’s little kids there’s really nothing for them to hold onto.! But overall we did have a good time!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Roman L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

KBT K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Double check before your stay!

Overall, it was a decent place. However, for me and my group, having a paddleboat was a huge issue. It's in the pictures of the listing...but NO PADDLEBOAT. Went to use the rowboat...no oars! Texted with the owner, and eventually got some oars, but we missed a whole day of being on the water. The outdoor furniture was filthy - Memorial Day weekend - it should be clean and ready to go for the season. Some of the furniture inside is beat up and really should be replaced. And - the inside of the fridge was dirty. Owner depends on each renter to clean it after each stay. I don't know realistic that is. Also, this lake is very crowded and not very peaceful. Neighbors are extremely close - I could hear their conversations while I was inside, in bed. Overall, this place sufficed, but I wouldn't stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Eric B.

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

Very nice

It was a very relaxing stay. All amenities were well described and accurate.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarah W., Chicago, USA

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

Amazing Lake

This is a great property in a cute lake town. The water access is sandy with minimal seaweed and rocks. The lily pad was a lot of fun and we brought our own floaties to chill on the water. They provide lot of sports and out door game equipment that can be used in the massive open lot across the street from the house. The kitchen was well stocked also, just be sure to bring your own sheet pans if you need them. We are looking forward to staying here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Erica K.

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

Cute cottage on the lake.

Perfect spot on lake. Our kids had a great time playing on the lily pad.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

About the host

Hosted by Duey and Joyce Mitchell

Host profile image
Lifelong residents of this area
Live five minutes away

Why they chose this property

Quiet during the week
Busy weekends

What makes this property unique

Not a fancy new house but a cozy cottage

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests
Tell us how we can improve our siteShare feedback

Hotels

family rentals in Kapiti Coast District
family rentals in Malta

Holiday Rentals

Tall Timbers - Brechtel Holiday Rentals
Grand Seas Resort Holiday Rentals
Broadview Heights Holiday Rentals
Zoo Boise Holiday Rentals
Dime Box Holiday Rentals
Iruraiz-Gauna Holiday Rentals
Ad Dawhah Holiday Rentals
Har Ki Pauri Holiday Rentals
Telluride Historic District Holiday Rentals
East Gresford Holiday Rentals
Wards Lake Holiday Rentals
Simpsonville Holiday Rentals
North Rockhampton Station Holiday Rentals
Huggate Holiday Rentals
Le Pin Holiday Rentals
Larnaca District Holiday Rentals
Hengelo Holiday Rentals
Heavener Holiday Rentals
Casella Holiday Rentals
Turtle Crawl Inn Holiday Rentals
Pattison State Park Holiday Rentals
Red Bud Holiday Rentals
Packages Mall Holiday Rentals
Port Murray Holiday Rentals
Laurino Holiday Rentals
Tanjong Pagar Holiday Rentals
Wexford Holiday Rentals
Monreal Holiday Rentals