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Sister Lake Cottages - Unit 7

Find comfort on the lakeshore with this cozy retreat offering Gigabit Fiber-Optic Internet connection for remote work or play.

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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Entire cabin

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 446 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor Space
  • Lake view

About this property

Entire place

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

Sister Lake Cottages - Unit 7

Summary:
Sister Lake Cottages - Unit 7

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 7. 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 7 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.

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.

Kayaks and Canoes can be rented. Message or call guest services to pay for these amenities in advance.
(3) single kayaks - $15 per day
(2) Canoe $20 per day
(2) Paddle Board - $20 per day

Kayaks and canoes should be placed back on the metal rack near the 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).

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

The Neighborhood:
ACTIVITIES around the area: (with driving distance)
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 (with 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)

Property manager

Unique Stays

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Work spaces

  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Golf privileges
  • Casino 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)

General

  • Unit size: 500 sq ft (46 sq m)

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Access methods

Private entrance

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
This property accepts cash
Onsite 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 there is a smoke detector on the property
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

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Maplewood Cottages Unit 7
Sister Lake Cottages Unit 7
Sister Lake Cottages - Unit 7 Cottage
Sister Lake Cottages - Unit 7 Dowagiac
Sister Lake Cottages - Unit 7 Cottage Dowagiac
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About the neighborhood

Map
Dowagiac, MI

What's nearby

  • Magician Lake - 5 min drive
  • Surfari Joe's Indoor Wilderness Water Park - 17 min drive
  • 12 Corners Vineyards - 18 min drive
  • Silver Beach - 24 min drive
  • Andrews University - 27 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Sister Lake Cottages - Unit 7 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Sister Lake Cottages - Unit 7?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sister Lake Cottages - Unit 7?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Sister Lake Cottages - Unit 7 located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is 1.5 mi (2.5 km) from Magician Lake and within 6 mi (10 km) of Danneffel Lake and Brown Lake. Round Lake and Pine Lake are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Sister Lake Cottages - Unit 7 Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 32 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brett

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
The place was a great cottage getaway! Loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cody W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Short Relaxing Visit
Great space. Really liked the area as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Review
Nice relaxing stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beth F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute, clean cottage
Easy rental. As advertised.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Teresa D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend Vacation
It is a nice place to stay for a weekend vacation
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Sunshine T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good location- could use a new mattres
The area is great! The place is nice, a/c works great! The bed is very squeaky, uncomfortable and new pillows are needed. There’s no soap dish in the shower. It was a good stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very comfortable and clean cottage in the heart of the Sister Lakes!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ann D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location. Perfect little cottage!
This was the perfect weekend getaway for our 15th anniversary. Walking distance to a few restaurants and in the middle of 3 lakes. Nice outdoor area also. Would have liked a small beach area for those staying at the cottages. Only negative would be the ceiling fan in the bedroom is off balance and made an annoying sound all night.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Joseph Q.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
sister lakes is the best!
property is prime location.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

David C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic
Everything about our stay was amazing.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Mary K.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, quiet and comfortable
A cute comfortable place to stay! The set up and design of the cottage is very practical and accommodating. Very central to all amenities in Sister Lakes.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisandra

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
The truth was a quiet clean and very beautiful place we loved it
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brian N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed for a wedding close by
Perfect location and close to a lot of amenities. The place was clean and very quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melissa J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Forever Fun
Clean quiet very friendly area! We would definitely like 2 stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janusz K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful
Beautiful place. We will recommend to all our friends.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

2/10 Terrible

Candice C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Cute Area
Relaxing little town
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bobbie T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Splendid Property
Everyrhing was as described. My only issue was the heater was pretty loud & at one point woke me up at night. Other than that there were no complaints. Very clean excellent location
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

stefanie

Liked: Communication
The property was cute and had everything that was needed. With just a few updates it can really be exceptional. However, it served its purpose for a quiet couple of days at a good price point.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jaclyn H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute Cottages in a great location
I was extremely nervous about staying here. Overall, super cute and perfect for a family beach weekend. My family have a lakeside property that was a .1 mile walk. Will stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Melissa V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quaint and Quiet Cottage
This property worked very well for a quick weekend getaway. It was very clean with simple check in and check out process. The property manager was very communicative and responsive. The cottage is also nicely decorated.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Margaret J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sister Lake Cottagd
Very nice property. Landscaping was nice. Picnic bench and chairs a plus. Cottage was nicely sized for two, nice and cozy. Owners are very responsive.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Penny K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A Perfect Place to stay
This beautiful property is right in the heart of Sister Lakes. Our cottage (7) was perfect for the two of us. Sage, our contact, was quick to solve a small problem with the coffee maker. Other than that we had everything we needed and felt right at home. We will be back for future visits.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Corina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
I really liked the coziness of cottage 7. We had all of our favorite amenities (fridge, microwave, sink, tv, etc.) to make our stay comfortable. The cottage seemed like it was recently remodeled. It was clean with a welcoming beach theme. The only thing that was missing was closet space or hooks to hang up our jackets. My husband and I loved this place and plan on coming back next year.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Edith

Everything was great! Sage was very communicative and responded within timing manner. There were some things that one could keep in mind the shower water smelled rusted and one of the side of the stove did work making cooking time longer. There’s designated parking spot for each cottage but at times people would park in that space. Aside from these minors things everything else was great and I would come back again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Jamir J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
Cute lil’ cabin
Cute lil’ cabin, conveniently located to the local lakes and drive-in movie theaters. It appears that they are in the process of improving the overall experience, but the current mattress was awful. The amenities did not match the spec sheet, but the property overall was functional for what we needed. The Vrbo interface was the worst part of the experience. I’d suggest booking directly through the property owners website.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023