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Cozy 4-season Cottage in Dowagiac, MI - 25 miles from Notre Dame & St. Joseph’s

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A two-story house with a fenced deck and a small porch.
A kitchen with white cabinets, a black refrigerator, a stove, and a tiled floor with a geometric pattern.
A bedroom with two beds, a nightstand, a lamp, and a sign that reads "SUMMER HOUSE".
A house with a fenced deck, a garage, and a covered patio area.
A living room with a leather sofa, a white chair, a TV, a fireplace, and a patterned rug.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Sledding nearby
    A rare find — snowy slopes for sledding are just minutes away.
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Deck or patio
  • Internet access

Explore the area

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Dowagiac, MI
  • Place, Magician Lake
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Silver Beach
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Place, University of Notre Dame
    ‪43 min drive‬
  • Airport, South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.)
    ‪44 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Cozy 4-season Cottage in Dowagiac, MI - 25 miles from Notre Dame & St. Joseph’s

Cozy 3 bedroom (1 queen bed, 2 twin beds, a full and twin bed), one full bath, a full kitchen including all essentials, and an open dining and living room area. Enjoy your mornings and evenings on the deck grilling or relaxing. There is plenty parking for cars, trucks and trailers and a big yard to run and play. Also, cottage is located near the popular Sisters Lakes where you can enjoy fishing, swimming, boating, and other water sports. This comfortable cottage is minutes away from dining/bars and ice creams shops and a short drive to local wineries, shops, golf courses, ski resorts, and casinos. Our little getaway cottage is 25 miles from South Bend, Indiana (home of Notre Dame University), and 25 miles from St. Joseph, Michigan for those who want to explore outside the Dowagiac area. Enjoy this popular location where you can rent a pontoon for boating or just enjoy sitting by the fire.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds, gather used towels and store extra beds
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
No basement entry

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3942058vb
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Dowagiac

Located in Sister Lakes, this cottage is on a lake. Karma Vista Vineyards and Winery and Contessa Wine Cellars are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Sarett Nature Center and Riley-Shurte Woods Nature Sanctuary. Surfari Joe's Indoor Wilderness Water Park and Howard Performing Arts Center are also worth visiting. Take in the nearby slopes with snowboarding and skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling and ice skating.
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Dowagiac, MI

What's nearby

  • Magician Lake - 4 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Silver Beach - 25 min drive - 34.4 km
  • Warren Dunes State Park - 30 min drive - 53.9 km
  • University of Notre Dame - 43 min drive - 55.5 km
  • Four Winds Casino South Bend - 47 min drive - 80.7 km

Getting around

  • Dowagiac Station - 18 min drive
  • South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪BT's Pub - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Wright Place - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Lakeview Inn - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪TJ's Sports Bar & Grill - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Lutz's - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy 4-season Cottage in Dowagiac, MI - 25 miles from Notre Dame & St. Joseph’s pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Cozy 4-season Cottage in Dowagiac, MI - 25 miles from Notre Dame & St. Joseph’s?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cozy 4-season Cottage in Dowagiac, MI - 25 miles from Notre Dame & St. Joseph’s?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy 4-season Cottage in Dowagiac, MI - 25 miles from Notre Dame & St. Joseph’s?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cozy 4-season Cottage in Dowagiac, MI - 25 miles from Notre Dame & St. Joseph’s located?

Situated on a lake, this cottage is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Magician Lake and 2.9 mi (4.6 km) from Pipestone Lake. Danneffel Lake and Brown Lake are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 12 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 12 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 12 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property and cottage are beautiful in a lovely spot. George and Sandy were wonderful to work with and responsive to my family’s needs.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Noah B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay! Definitely coming back!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sylvia L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This vrbo was amazing! It is so cute and nicely decorated and very cozy. It’s one of the nicest ones we’ve stayed in. The area is nice, and we felt very safe. We stayed here for our daughter’s wedding, and the host surprised us and decorated for her wedding and also made some personalized decorations for us to take home. It was so sweet of them. We highly recommend this cottage. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Jun, 2026
Thank you for your kind review. We are glad you enjoyed your stay. We hope you come back soon. Best wishes to your daughter & her husband.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property and great hosts! Hosts were very communicative and even left us a welcome package, as well as lots of information about the area. We would definitely stay here again when we come back to the Sister Lakes area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kay M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean and lovely cottage with plenty of amenities, cookware, towels, etc. Hosts were very responsive. We would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dan D.

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

sisters lakes cottage

Great communication....awesome cottage
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeff R.

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

Cute House

Very well decorated, very clean, updated inside. Beautiful area, nice amenities. Friendly host!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diane C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We were in Sister Lakes for a family reunion, this cottage was perfect for our stay. Clean, comfortable and nicely decorated too. Owners were so easy to work with and left snacks and coffee which was a thoughtful perk. We also enjoyed the deck in the back. All and all it was all just great!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Joseph M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cottage was clean and well supplied. Recently painted and updated. Kitchen is updated. While not directly on a lake, itis perfect for overflow accommodations
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dana W.

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

Destination Wedding

We were in the area to attend a wedding on a nearby lake. The cottage is located within walking distance of 3 different lakes. There is a small restaurant, coffee shop, and ice cream store with outside seating on a lake within a quarter mile. The host did a great job decorating the home with the cottage/lake feel. They really thought of everything- cushions for chairs to sit on the back deck, firewood for the fire pit, and kitchen stocked with appliances. We enjoyed our stay. Thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Jul, 2025
Thanks Dana. We appreciate your review. You were great guests.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peggy P.

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

Wedding

Came into town for daughter’s wedding. Came on Wednesday stayed until wedding on Saturday. The cottage was wonderful had everything needed and more. Hosts were so kind and caring. Had beer cozy’s waiting for us with “father of the bride” mother of the bride” and 4 with the couples names. Answered all questions and even gave us extra time to leave on Sunday.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Jul, 2025
Thanks for the review Peggy. You were great guests and we were happy to be a small part of your daughter’s big day. Congratulations again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anne B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was great but the bathroom was amazing! The glass block wall made it bright while in the deep tub and using all the products left. My only regret is that I didn’t get to use the jacuzzi jets. All the beds were comfortable and nobody lacked for blankets or pillows. The attention to detail by the hosts is 6 stars. Thank you!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026

About the host

Hosted by George and Sandy

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