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Sister Lake Cottages - Unit 6

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Reviews
9.4

Exceptional

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 446 sq m

Popular amenities

  • DryerDryerDryer
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Dowagiac, MI
  • Popular LocationMagician Lake5 min drive
  • Popular LocationSurfari Joe's Indoor Wilderness Water Park17 min drive
  • Popular LocationSilver Beach24 min drive
  • AirportKalamazoo, MI (AZO-Kalamazoo-Battle Creek Intl.)45 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Office
Dining Area

About this property

Sister Lake Cottages - Unit 6

Summary:
Sister Lake Cottages - Unit 6

The Space:
Welcome to Sister Lake Cottages!

Sister Lake Cottages are 7 cozy cottages located in Dowagiac, Michigan, and are perfect for water lovers! This listing is for unit 6. Big Crooked Lake and Little Crooked Lake are within 1 mile from the cottage, and they are both all-sports lakes. They are nearly the same size - Little Crooked is 103 acres, Big Crooked 110 - their shape and the lay of the land leave Big Crooked with nearly twice as much shoreline.

Not only is this home conveniently located to tourist attractions but great restaurants as well. Take an evening stroll to the Sisters Lakes Brewing company of 14 microbrews produced by the owner's family or the Strand Brewery & Grill. Other dining and shopping are in Dowagiac and nearby towns. There are also public parks in the area as well as golf courses, wineries, breweries, theaters, shopping, and the Four Winds Casino in Dowagiac. The resort town of St. Joseph on Lake Michigan is only 20 minutes away. Looking for a little adventure outside of water sports. Check out the snowmobile trail that runs between Sister Lakes and Grand Rapids and a biking trail that runs between Sister Lakes and the airport in Dowagiac. The surrounding countryside is part of the Michigan fruit belt, with wineries and apple, strawberry, peach, and cherry farms with roadside stands or you-pick excursions.

The entire Sister Lake Cottage 6 is for your private use with an easy self-check-in process to accommodate various arrival times. There is a private entrance with your own access code that will function between your check-in and check-out times. Come back after a great day of exploring and enjoy access to a kitchen with a stovetop, toaster oven, microwave, refrigerator, and coffee maker as well as dishes and utensils. Sleeps 4 comfortably. Enjoy relaxing by the waterfront or bring some kayaks or water toys and enjoy full access to the lake. Guests will find the space to be warm, comfortable, and inviting and the hosts to be responsive and diligent to provide an excellent stay for each guest. Here for a quick visit, enjoy resting in this budget-friendly option with all the needed amenities for a shorter or lengthier stay.  This cottage also features a Gigabit Fiber-Optic Internet connection.

Charcoal and a lighter for the grill are not provided, so please bring these items with you.

Kayaks and Canoes can be rented:

Single Kayak $35,

Double Kayak $45,

Canoe $50.

Message or call guest services to pay for these amenities in advance.

Kayaks and canoes should be placed back on the metal rack near lakeshore or stored behind Cottage 2.
Life jackets and paddles can be picked up and returned to the laundry shed hangers (Laundry Shed door code: 1720).

Guests are free to use the laundry machines for personal use between 4PM and 10PM daily.
The laundry shed has a camera for protection of supplies.

As a hosting family, we strongly believe in making memories wherever you are. That is why we have provided local suggestions so you can enjoy the experience of fully immersing yourself in the local culture. We are here to help with any questions or suggestions as we aim to create memories through Unique Stays!

ACTIVITIES around the area: (within driving distance from the home)

1. Round Lake Public Beach – (0.3 miles)

2. Crooked Lake – (0.1 miles)

3. Big Crooked Lake – (1 mile)

4. Little Crooked Lake – (0.6 miles)

5. Woodland Beach – (0.9 miles)

6. Ramona Roller Rink – (0.4 miles)

7. South Beach – Shoreline & pier with recreation areas (25.3 miles)

8. Notre Dame – (29.5 miles)

9. South Haven – Unspoiled beach beauty with old-fashioned charm, South Haven offers an idyllic lakeside escape and beach town (24.9 miles)

10. Van Buren State Park – Park with high dunes & woodland hiking (22.9 miles)

11. Heddon Museum – (9.7 miles)

12. Love Creek Nature Center – (13.6 miles)

13. Riverfront Park – (18.9 miles)

14. Four Winds Casino Dowagiac – (12.5 miles)

RESTAURANTS/SHOPS/STORES (within driving distance from the home)

1. The Wright Place – (0.7 miles)

2. The Strand Brewery – (0.3 miles)

3. Dockside Dan’s Restaurant & Bar – (0.1 miles)

4. Sister Lakes Brewing Company – (0.6 miles)

5. Propaganda Pizza – Pizza (1.5 miles)

6. Wood Fire Trattoria – Atmospheric Italian eatery with music (11.1 miles)

7. Taqueria Del Rey Food Truck – Mexican (10.5 miles)

8. Indian Lake Pub – American (6.7 miles)

9. Mimi Sarducci’s – Pizza (11 miles)

10. Saylor’s Front Street Pizzeria – Pizza (11.1miles)

11. Lifestyle Nutrition – Health Food (10.9 miles)

12. El Supermercado – Grocery Store (0.8 miles)

13. Walmart Supercenter – (12.9 miles)

14. Lakeland Hospital Watervliet – (10.7 miles)

Great restaurants less than 1 mile away and multiple lakes to enjoy on a nice summer day within 0.1 – 1 mile from your stay! Only ~25 miles from Notre Dame University and other Beaches in the area!! Check out below for other enjoyable attractions and restaurants we recommend. Please read our policies before booking.

Please Note:

The guest count you provide must be accurate as there can be additional guest fees. Notify us if you need to adjust the guest count before arrival. A fine of $25 per night will be applied for each undeclared guest.

Reminder: If a guest missed the checkout time, additional fees will be added. If more than 2 hours past checkout, we will charge for an additional day.

If you would like to use the grill during your stay, please bring a fire starter and charcoal. Also please bring your own wood for the fire pit.

Please note there are cameras monitoring the outside of the units and parking area. There are three cameras on the front of unit three, one camera on the back of unit three, and one camera on the front of unit 6.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Barbecue grill

House Rules

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

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
HOUSE RULES A. The property shall not be used by more than the number of adults and children listed in your reservation (collectively referred to a...

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
This property accepts cash
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Dowagiac

This cabin is located in Dowagiac. Karma Vista Vineyards and Winery and Contessa Wine Cellars are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Silver Beach and Surfari Joe's Indoor Wilderness Water Park. FuzzyButz Pet Bakery and Fernwood Botanical Garden and Nature Preserve are also worth visiting.
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Dowagiac, MI

What's nearby

  • Magician Lake - 5 min drive
  • Lake Michigan College - 15 min drive
  • Surfari Joe's Indoor Wilderness Water Park - 17 min drive
  • Silver Beach - 24 min drive
  • Andrews University - 27 min drive

Getting around

  • Dowagiac Station - 20 min drive
  • South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lakeview Inn - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪TJ's Sports Bar & Grill - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Wright Place - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Sister Lakes Brewing Company - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪The Strand - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Sister Lake Cottages - Unit 6 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Sister Lake Cottages - Unit 6?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sister Lake Cottages - Unit 6?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Sister Lake Cottages - Unit 6 located?

Situated in Dowagiac, this cabin is 1.5 mi (2.5 km) from Magician Lake and within 12 miles (20 km) of Surfari Joe's Indoor Wilderness Water Park and Four Winds Casino Hartford. Lake Michigan College and Karma Vista Vineyards and Winery are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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8.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

9.0/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Breanna W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
Our stay was great. Communication and attentiveness with the property manager was really good. He was very quick to address a concern. We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ray B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quick one night stay.
We have been looking for a place for week or weekend getaways. So, we tried this place out. We will definitely be back for a longer stay next time. Clean, quiet and perfect for couples and families.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Jackie C.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
Cute place but strict rules and needs some work
Overall this was a cute and comfortable place to stay. But a few things. There was only one burner on the stove that worked which made cooking hard. We had to clean all the dishes before using them because they were dirty. All the surfaces were sticky, probably from too much disinfectant and dust. There aren’t enough counter spaces. Maybe adding a coffee table and another shelf in the bathroom next to the shower would be nice. There is only one small mirror in the whole place which makes getting ready for 2 people very hard. We ran out of toilet paper so we had to buy our own at the end. The air conditioner and fridge are very loud especially at night. After booking for 2 people, the manager called me and asked for more money for the 2nd person. Turns out when we spoke to the other people staying there, the company did this for everyone else as well. Not cool. Also, other people staying said they got a contract (after paying and non refundable) saying there is no drinking and smoking inside or out. I don’t remember if I got one, but there are also a lot of cameras looking out onto the fire pit. I’m sorry but there should be nothing wrong with drinking and smoking by a fire pit especially if you are responsible and respectful to the property. And you should know the rules before giving money for a non refundable purchase.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kennitha

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We enjoyed the fishing but the pier is narrow. Canoes/ kayak available we didn't use. Grills nice, no stove inside only microwave and stove top. Take food to cook as stores and restaurants are far, close early, or not easy to spot for visitors. The only issue we had was we were unable to watch Tv in separate rooms because the remote controlled both TVs. It was not a big deal. Otherwise, very relaxing but two days went so fast.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute little cottage!
Great location! Could use some privacy on the glass front door. Would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

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HOUSE RULES 
Updated 2020 

By booking you agree that you have read and agree to comply with these rules. Failure could result in loss of your deposit and/or being asked to leave the property: 
*Keep your stay discrete, you are our guests. Please respect the privacy of our neighbors. 
1) Absolutely NO smoking, partying, or use of recreational or non-prescription drugs ANYWHERE on the property premises (up to $300 Cleaning & Deodorizing Fee if smoke or any illegal drug usage is detected in the unit) 
2) No Pets or Animals 
3) Please remove your shoes upon entering the house 
4) No Parties or Events!! 
5) Check-in is anytime after 4:00 PM and check-out is by 11:00 AM unless stated otherwise. A Mandatory $50 fee for unauthorized “Overstay”. If “Overstay” exceeds two hours past checkout, guest is responsible for the Daily Base Rate (without discounts) & does not award you possession of the property for the day of “Overstay”. If guest wants to extend their stay (based upon availability), a new official booking will need to be made. If “Overstay” causes a future reservation to be refunded, guest is responsible for the full cost of reimbursement. 
6) Quiet hours observed 9:00 PM to 7:00 AM Sunday-Thursday; 10:30 PM to 7:00 AM Friday & Saturday. 
7) Minimum age of 25 to book 
8) Host bears no responsibilities for any accident, injuries, or illness that you may sustain during your stay. 
9) Please keep all food and drinks in kitchen or dining areas (not near beds or furniture). 
10) No parking on the street. Driveway parking only. 
11) If the place is extra dirty, beyond the normal reasonable mess, beyond what a courteous guest would leave the home, there’s an extra $140 fee, to cover extra costs for cleaning. This includes if the walls are dirty, if the guests leave pots and pans in the kitchen sink, if the floor is stained etc. 
12) If you have any undeclared guest (above what you booked for), there will be an additional charge of $100 per day booked per undeclared guest. 
13) Only the person that made the reservation can check-in. You must have a valid working phone number before you book. If we try to contact you before check-in and are unable to, we can cancel the reservation without granting any refund. 
14) For safety, security, & insurance purposes only Registered Guests are allowed onsite. All guests over 18 must be included in the Itinerary with a verified ID & photo. We reserve the right to ask for all guest names and ages for safety, insurance, and security purposes. Also guests must supply number of vehicles along with make, model, & license plate of the vehicles. 
15) Local area guests must send a request prior to booking stating nature of visit. 
16) Please report any stains immediately, we have a carpet cleaner (failure to may result in up to $250 fee Commercial cleaning). 
*If any portion of the House Rules are violated, it is grounds for immediate termination of the reservation without a refund. Violation of the Rules will also lead to immediate removal from the property otherwise guests will be considered trespassing. 
If you have a complaint about any aspect of the property or of the hosts or host’s personnel, and you tell us or your booking channel about it, you’re authorizing us to get into the property to fix the issue, to solve the problem, or to repair the home or clean it to the standards that you require. We do not need extra authorization to enter the property if there’s something you deem unsuitable, that needs remedy. 
Please treat our place respectfully, this is what the Airbnb community is all about. You are a guest in our home. We want you to make yourself comfortable and feel at home. Please take care of our things and notify us before leaving if something breaks. We really appreciate honesty. Accidents do happen, thus if you make a mess or spill please clean up after yourselves. Enjoy your stay! 

Check Out: 
1) Please leave the property as you found it. 
2) Please make sure all dishes have been put in dishwasher and begin wash cycle 
3) Please take all trash out to dumpsters which should be empty if trash was taken out the night prior to trash day. If there are no dumpsters present, please leave trash for pick-up. 
4) Please hang dirty towels and no need to make beds as they will be stripped shortly upon leaving. All bedding must stay in room originally found. 
5) Please make sure all TV remotes are returned to the basket, on the coffee table, or side table’s near the TV. 
6) Please be kind to our Earth by turning off lights and closing all windows, sliding doors and blinds. 
7) Please leave the property as you found it and leave furniture in its place. 
8) Please set the heat to a high of 65 degrees and the air to a low of 75 degrees. 
9) Please leave us a review! We hope it was a 5 star experience!   

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