Fabulous Magician Lake House with huge yard and excellent lake frontage
Vacation Rental Amenities: Our lake House is an all season home and includes heat and central air conditioning. This is a three bedroom two bathroom house with large dining area, cozy family room and spacious sun porch. Bedrooms accommodate approximately 8-10. Rental week is Friday through Friday.
- Three bedrooms (sleeping a total of 6) - Queen size sofa-bed in private family room (sleeps 2) - Two twin daybeds on sunporch and queen air mattress (sleeps 3-4 kids) - Bedrooms include pillows, sheets and blankets - Towels are also supplied - Full size washer and dryer, Fully equipped kitchen includes stove/oven, refrigerator, microwave, toaster, coffee pot, kitchen utensils, pot/pans, & dishes. Hammock
Things to do: Details and Things to Do
Magician Lake is part of the “Sister Lakes” region of Lower Michigan, about 20 minutes east of St. Joseph and six miles northwest of the city of Dowagiac. It is the largest of the lakes in the Sister Lakes area with a total of 498 acres, three islands, two marinas and a sand bar. The gradual depth of Magician Lake makes it a great swimming lake for children, and boat rentals, fishing, water skiing and other lake activities are also available on the lake. There is one outlet on Magician Lake that is known as Silver Creek, located on the eastern shores. Other recreational activities in the area include hiking, biking, golf, hunting, skiing, snowmobiling and sledding. The nearby town of Dowagiac is filled with beautiful Victorian architecture and has a vibrant downtown area for shopping, restaurants, theaters and museums. St. Joseph is a deep-water port town that has picturesque brick roads and many unique shops, art galleries, antique shops and cafes.
location and property details: Magician Lake is located just thirty miles north of South Bend, Indiana, one hour from Kalamazoo and two hours from Chicago. You will enjoy beautiful sunrises & sunsets and have fun in the sun on our 60 feet of private lake frontage.
Area Attractions: Sister Lakes Area: - Historic Town of Dowagiac - Golf courses - Restaurants and Pubs - Ice Cream Shops - Fruit & Produce Stands - Drive-in Movie Theatre - Marinas - Local Festivals - Wineries - Grocery Store, Liquor Store and Hardware store
Things to do while enjoying property:
• There are a bunch of games under the table on the sun porch and a deck of cards in the kitchen cabinet. • You can sled off the hill behind the house (sleds on sun porch). • There are lots of magazines and books around to just read and hang out.
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The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
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Property # 138946
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
About the area
Dowagiac
Located in Sister Lakes, this holiday home is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Riley-Shurte Woods Nature Sanctuary and Magician Lake, while Dowagiac Area History Museum and Beckwith Theatre are cultural highlights. Take in the nearby slopes with skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as ice skating and sledging.
South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.) - 54 min drive
Restaurants
BT's Pub - 5 min drive
Lakeview Inn - 5 min drive
Wright Place - 6 min drive
Pizza Hut - 18 min drive
TJ's Sports Bar & Grill - 13 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Fabulous Magician Lake House with huge yard and excellent lake frontage pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at Fabulous Magician Lake House with huge yard and excellent lake frontage?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Fabulous Magician Lake House with huge yard and excellent lake frontage?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Fabulous Magician Lake House with huge yard and excellent lake frontage located?
This family-friendly Sister Lakes holiday home is located on the waterfront, steps from Magician Lake and within 6 mi (10 km) of Brown Lake and Danneffel Lake. Round Lake and Pine Lake are also within 6 miles (10 km).
About the host
Hosted by Scott and Monique Strong
When we got married in 2004, we made a list of things we wanted to do. Purchasing a lake house where our someday kids could build memories was one of our dreams. We live in the city 4 blocks from Wrigley Field so having a place to escape to in the summer months is really awesome! I'm a realtor in the city and Scott is in the technology world. We have two girls and one dog and we love raising our girls in a dynamic urban environment. Since we purchased Mellow Yellow, two other family friends of ours purchased on the lake along with repeat guests of Mellow Yellow. So don't be surprised if you too end up purchasing on this lake! I have my MI Real Estate license, so if you have any interest in finding a home on any of the Sister Lakes, I can help! 312-925-6299
Why they chose this property
We chose mellow yellow because of the potential it had and for the amazing location on the lake. It sits high on a hill with an amazing view of the lake. It has 60 feet of private lake frontage and a huge grassy yard. It is also down a private road with low traffic. Over the years we have completely remodeled the interior. We took the floors out and re-built the foundation. The house is one of the original homes on the lake, so before renovating the kitchen we wanted to make sure the structure was intact. Surprisingly, the house was in great shape and after some reinforcement to the foundation, we added new hardwood floors throughout, painted all the dark wood white, opened up the kitchen and added new cabinets, quartz countertops and new stainless steel appliances. We added central HVAC, a new roof and a large deck off the sunporch. It's hardly recognizable now from when we bought it. We tried to keep as much original charm that we could, but it has a much more functional plan and a fantastic chefs kitchen. Magician Lake is the largest of the sister lakes and it has a nice sandy bottom.