Sister Lake Cottages - Unit 3

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Exterior
A cozy room with a brown sofa, a small round table, and a floor lamp.
A row of blue cottages with red chairs and a sign advertising rentals at Stater Lakes Cottages.
A calm lake with a dock and a covered area, surrounded by trees and distant buildings.
A compact kitchen with white cabinets, a wooden countertop, a microwave, and a ceiling fan.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Highlights

  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available

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
    ‪42 min drive‬
  • Airport, South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.)
    ‪44 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Garden

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About the area

Dowagiac

Located in Dowagiac, this cabin is near the beach. 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. Surfari Joe's Indoor Wilderness Water Park and Howard Performing Arts Center are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as fishing.
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Map
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 - 42 min drive - 55.1 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
  • ‪Lakeview Inn - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Wright Place - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪TJ's Sports Bar & Grill - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Strand - ‬16 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Sister Lake Cottages - Unit 3 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Sister Lake Cottages - Unit 3?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Sister Lake Cottages - Unit 3?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sister Lake Cottages - Unit 3?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Sister Lake Cottages - Unit 3 located?

Situated near the beach, this cabin is 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Magician Lake and 2.8 mi (4.6 km) from Pipestone Lake. Danneffel Lake and Brown Lake are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

7.8

Good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 9 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 9 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 9 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 9 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 9 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness
There were cobwebs in the shower and food on the floor when we arrived. The location was beautiful. The state of the cabin was not...
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Summer Stay

We truly enjoyed our visit to the Sister Lakes Cottages. From booking through checkout our experience was wonderful. The cottage was so cute & conveniently located. It was well kept and perfect for our needs. The communication with the property manager was top notch! Excellent experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Jul, 2025
Thank you! We’re so glad you had a wonderful stay and found everything just right for your visit. Hope to host you again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Had a blast

Small but clean what I needed for the week!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Feb, 2025
Glad it was just what you needed! We’d love to host you again anytime.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Communication was excellent. Easy check in and keycode access. The unit is definitely older with surface updates. There is peeling paint in the bathroom. Nice courtyard with fire pit. Easy walk to a couple restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Toilet bowl was full of brown slimy substance that came into the toilet with each flush, needing some paint to cover stains, porch was nice, could use some TLC, but was a decent place to stay.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect and Convenient

The property was everything we needed and more. The communication with the property managers was efficient and timely, the house was adorable, reliable, and quiet. We were staying out of town for a wedding and the rental provided everything we needed with the bonus of being near the water. Afforfable and definitely worth it. Highly recommend and definitely would go back again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Aug, 2024
Hello Abby, Thank you for your kind review! We look forward to welcoming you back in the future!
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

Mother/Daughter Weekend

It was a nice area but not quite as close as we'd hoped to St Joseph and other attractions. I'd like to give it a better rating but it was very dirty in some areas and definitely needed some repairs and updating. I'm okay with an older property but the uncleanliness really puts me off, especially when one has to pay a cleaning charge.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Sept, 2023
Thank you for the feedback, Tamara! We have already escalated the issue to our housekeeping team to make sure this does not happen again. Thanks again and I hope we can make it up to you next time.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was fine nothing exceptional but fine. It would be nice to have outdoor seating outside the unit.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
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