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Frog Hollow at Viewpoint Beach on Magician Lake, Sister Lakes, MI 49047

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Interior
2 bedrooms, WiFi
TV, fireplace
Exterior

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 12167 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Frog Hollow at Viewpoint Beach on Magician Lake, Sister Lakes, MI 49047

Beautiful New England style salt box cottage located on Magician Lake in Sister Lakes, Michigan. The property is located at the mouth of Polk Channel, a mile-long waterway excavated in the 1950's, running from Magician Lake through Viewpoint Beach...surrounded by pines and hardwoods that have been growing for a century or more. The cottage is perfect for a family vacation, or couples trying to get away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. A great week-end get-a-way for a large group...sleeps 12. Pitch your tent! Fish off the dock. Swim and boat at our lakefront lot nearby. Rent a boat on-sight and dock it at your cottage. Fire pit and BB-Q.
Air Conditioned.
Two-night minimum. **No High School Graduation Parties!**
Experience a real American summer!

Property manager

Hilda Reiter

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit
  • Dock

Laundry

  • Near laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • On the waterfront
  • In the city center
  • In a rural location
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Golf privileges
  • Kayak on site
  • Golfing on site
  • Boat on site
  • Fishing nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1800 sq ft (167 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 5:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 1:30 PM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Parties and events are allowed on site
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 there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Frog Hollow Viewpoint Beach Magician Lake Sister Lakes MI 49047
Frog Hollow Viewpoint Beach Magician Lake Sister Lakes MI 49047

About the neighborhood

Map
Dowagiac, MI

What's nearby

  • Magician Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Dowagiac Four Winds Casino - 21 min drive - 20.0 km
  • Surfari Joe's Indoor Wilderness Water Park - 23 min drive - 22.2 km
  • Silver Beach - 31 min drive - 33.7 km
  • Andrews University - 32 min drive - 39.3 km

Getting around

  • Dowagiac Station - 15 min drive
  • South Bend Intl. Airport (SBN) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Oak and Ash BBQ - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Indian Lake Pub - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Frog Hollow at Viewpoint Beach on Magician Lake, Sister Lakes, MI 49047 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Frog Hollow at Viewpoint Beach on Magician Lake, Sister Lakes, MI 49047?

Check-in begins at 5:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Frog Hollow at Viewpoint Beach on Magician Lake, Sister Lakes, MI 49047?

Check-out is at 1:30 PM.

Where is Frog Hollow at Viewpoint Beach on Magician Lake, Sister Lakes, MI 49047 located?

Located in the heart of Dowagiac, this vacation home is steps from Magician Lake, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Round Lake and Brown Lake. Danneffel Lake and Pine Lake are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Frog Hollow at Viewpoint Beach on Magician Lake, Sister Lakes, MI 49047 Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 54 out of 79 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 79 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 79 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 79 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 79 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Perfect for a weekend group getaway! Would recommend and stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cristella T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome family weekend!
We had a great time staying at Frog hollow! The property was beautiful everything we were looking for for a family getaway! We hope to visit again soon!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Patrick D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property
Had a great stay. Beautiful location. They have way more cooking gear, pretty much everything you'd need.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bill H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place
Nice setting, plenty of parking and great access to the lake.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

6/10 Okay

Gloria P.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family time
Great location, able to host an event but house needs deep cleaning. Had no sheets on the beds and yard was littered with geese poo. Rented pontoon and kayaks: hand trouble starting the pontoon but Heather was very helpful, pontoon was dirty when we got it.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alison B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful!
This has been such a comfortable, fun place for my family and I to stay at. Would definitely come back again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maggie B., Indianapolis

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Solid spot
Really enjoyed our spot. There’s a great sand bar nearby too.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Charles G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fun getaway
Had a nice weekend with some buddies. House has just what you’d need and isn’t far from good restaurants and golf courses.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

lara p.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family week
Cottage was perfect accommodation for overflow of family. They so enjoyed the bonfire every evening
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

kevin r.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend getaway
Fun weekend on lake. Older cabin. Bunk beds for kids. Firepit for adults.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kerry Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
4th of July Fun
Air conditioning is terrific. Love the screened in porch!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tasha P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic
We had an amazing experience! Everyone around us was so friendly! It was a perfect getaway!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Maria C.

Had a good time!
Had a girls weekend and the house was comfortable for our group of 7. We had a nice relaxing time, enjoyed the pontoon rental very much. Very nice and friendly people in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Anthony M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Memories
We had our annual guys weekend here. It was everything we could have wanted. It was great that there were beds for everyone. That's not always the case. Thank you for your hospitality.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Drew B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bachelor Party
We had a fantastic time for ny buddies bachelor party. Couldn't have asked for anything better
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ryan D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend Getaway on Magician Lake
We had an amazing weekend at Frog Hollow on Magician lake and would go back in a heartbeat! Cynthia was great to deal with and helped out any questions. The house had everything we needed and the pictures don't do it justice! Definitely would come back for another weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Adreana G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful privacy
Peaceful getaway. Very private. Great fishing spot. Only downfall was some basic essentials could of been left. Overall very pleased with everything!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lake getaway
We had a great experience! The pictures are exactly accurate of where you’ll be staying. Cabin was not fancy but clean and had everything that we needed and lots of areas for sleeping! Air-conditioning worked great. We loved our little spot on the Canal and we were very close to magicians lake. We brought our boat and had a wonderful vacation. Thank you for making it such a comfortable stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeremi H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Scenic, relaxing, cool, comfy, fully equipped, friendly!
We had a wonderful time and enjoyed boating, swimming on the lake and then back to the very private property for s'mores at the campfire. Overlooked the channel (more like private river). Our 4 and 6 year old had a wonderful time looking for frogs and catching lots of small fish perfect for learning...and a 3 lbs bass to hook them for life. Wifi and Ac were excellent for when they were fried. All beds were comfy and even cold...but nice thing about AC is you can turn it down. We came over packed not knowing what to expect...everything was provided and in great shape. Just need food and drink...really. they even have ice cubes made. Thanks for the great time. Next time we would pack less and rent boat all days as the lake is awesome.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2020

2/10 Terrible

Autumn M.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication
MOLD
My group of friends wanted to get out of the city for a while and go swimming, have bonfires etc. The first day many of the girls complained that their allergies were much worse here than back where we live. One morning, my friend woke up with her eye so swollen she couldn’t even open it. We searched the house and found mold growing by the air conditioner. This was extremely upsetting and we had to cut our trip short and leave because so many of us were having symptoms. This was on top of the fact that there was water damage on the walls, dead bugs everywhere and cobwebs and dust all over the ceiling. We can deal with dust but mold is a dealbreaker. The house itself is super cute and in a great location but the cleanliness was not there at all.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

4/10 Poor

Christine M.

Not worth the money
The only reason I gave this rental two stars is because the owner seems nice. The place itself is one of the worst places I have ever stayed in. It is old, dirty, and has almost NO amenities. We had to bring our own sheets and towels, but the bathroom was so disgusting that we couldn't bring ourselves to use the shower. The kitchen didn't even have dish soap or any towels or rags. We didn't use any pans or plates seeing that there was nothing to clean them with and this property asks you completely clean up after yourself. I have a physical handicap and could not get upstairs to where the bedrooms were. There was an oddly built staircase that narrows as it goes up and had no hand rail at the top. The rental is void of all decor and personality. The door you walk in hits a light fixture on the ceiling. There were other strange layout issues, but I think I have listed enough. I can hardly believe how much we paid to stay here...we would've been better off at a cheap hotel.

4/10 Poor

Nick P.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice Host, Unsuitable Rental
To be up front, I'm giving this 2 Stars and not 1 because Cynthia/Hilda were very nice and accommodating. With that being said, this was not a great rental experience. A group of 8 of us stayed for 2 nights for a wedding in town, and a big talking point of the wedding was about how bad this rental was. We did not receive any check in information prior to arriving. Upon entering we noticed a smell, and since we hadn't received previous info, discovered we needed to bring sheets. There was blankets (which didn't smell great), but no sheets. Members of our group went out to buy sheets, as well as candles and air freshener spray. We discovered the smell came from the water. We have all dealt with well water before, but this well water smelt like sewage. We actually had to air out the property and open up windows after showering because the 1st floor smelt so bad. A member of our group ended up booking a hotel room so we could use the showers there. Upon leaving we tried to close one of the windows, but we couldn't because it was broken. We also found two hornet nests on the porch, one particularly large, as well as a hole surrounded by hatched snake eggs by the fire pit. The property was generally clean, however we noticed a large amount of dead bugs like in locations such as the window sills, as well as noticeable orange streaks in the shower. To follow up on no check in communication, we didn't receive check out information as well. So hopefully we did everything we needed to do after cleaning up after ourselves. This property would honestly need some work before I would even consider staying here again. Having to make an immediate run to the store to make it suitable to stay in for our short period easily makes this the worst rental I have had.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Matthew K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice spot for a guys' weekend
We had a pleasant stay. Enough beds for everyone, and we enjoyed grilling and eating at the picnic table. The bathroom is downstairs and the bedrooms are upstairs, which was a little inconvenient.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judith S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing
very relaxing watching deer, geese, beavers, and the turtles. This location had a view of canal, but they assign a lake front location for swimming.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alaina B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Annual fishing trip
Great location
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024