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Sister Lake Cottages - Unit 7

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Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Entire cabin

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 446 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Water view
    Water view

Explore the area

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Dowagiac, MI
  • Magician Lake
    5 min drive
  • Surfari Joe's Indoor Wilderness Water Park
    17 min drive
  • Andrews University
    27 min drive
  • South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.)
    49 min drive

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About the area

Dowagiac

On lake.Stay at this Dowagiac cabin and you'll be within 2 miles (3 km) of Magician Lake and 6 miles (10 km) of Danneffel Lake. Brown Lake is within 6 miles (10 km) and Round Lake is within 9 miles (15 km).

What's nearby

  • Magician Lake - 5 min drive
  • Lake Michigan College - 15 min drive
  • Surfari Joe's Indoor Wilderness Water Park - 17 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

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
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Work spaces

  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • On the waterfront

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)

Policies

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

  • No pets 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts cash. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation.

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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Sister Lake Cottages - Unit 7 Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 30 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 30 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 30 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 30 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 30 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cody W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Short Relaxing Visit
Great space. Really liked the area as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beth F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute, clean cottage
Easy rental. As advertised.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Review
Nice relaxing stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Sunshine T.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Ann D.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Edith

Travelled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Bobbie T.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

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

Janusz K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful
Beautiful place. We will recommend to all our friends.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Penny K., United States

Liked: Cleanliness
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

8/10 Good

Teresa D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend Vacation
It is a nice place to stay for a weekend vacation
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

4/10 Poor

Frances B.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Need to work on cleaning better
Stayed in cabin 7 when we arrived and got everything in the cottage noticed the floors where not swept the fridge wasnt cleaned if it was wasnt very good the stove top wasnt cleaned the chairs at the table had stuck on food on them the ceiling fan in the living room part the light didnt work and the fan was off balanced so made a cluncking sound also when i pulled the covers back on the bed was a ball of hair on it so was wondering if the bed had even been striped and washed other than all those things the cabin was ok just kinda irritated me that i had to go through and clean stuff when it should of already been done
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Gigi D., Roswell, GA USA

Older cottages with partial facelift
We were there for a family reunion. Separate cottages and the common areas were great for that purpose. Our cottage had no hanging space for clothes, very noisy, unbalanced fan, and the fan light did not work. Extremely small bathroom that was not all that clean. Not well set up when we arrived. No garbage bags, limited toiletries, and we had 3 plates. Our family in other cottages did not have sufficient plates and glasses and some had no toiletries and a sink backed up. The staff should just make sure that there are 8 plates, bowls, glasses etc. in every cabin. I did communicate with management and they were very responsive. You are not right on the lake but very close and you do have your own dock. The area has many restaurants that are walk able.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Margaret J.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Melissa J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Forever Fun
Clean quiet very friendly area! We would definitely like 2 stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Jamir J.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

8/10 Good

Mary K.

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

David C., Indiana

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic
Everything about our stay was amazing.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

2/10 Terrible

Candice C., Detroit

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute Area
Relaxing little town
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Joseph Q.

Liked: Cleanliness
sister lakes is the best!
property is prime location.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Kara J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great cottage, shady rental company
The cottage itself was adorable, everything went great once we arrived. However, when I first tried to book cottage 4, immediately after entering my cc info, the next screen that popped up said that this property was no longer available. I assumed someone beat me to it, so I rented cottage 7. Within 24 hours of realizing I was charged for BOTH cottages, I reached out to Unique Stays and was told there were no refunds. After calling VRBO and calling Unique Stays again, they ultimately said they cancelled one of my reservations but said they would not refund me unless someone else rented it. While staying in cottage 7, I did see people occupying cottage 4 all weekend but when I asked about my refund, they never returned my calls. Unique Stayd either made double off this confusion or offered this property to a friend/employee on my dime. I’m really disappointed because I would have definitely gone back to this property, but will not be giving them anymore of my money.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melissa V.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Brian N.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

8/10 Good

Lisa B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice, little place
I chose this location/cottage because we were supposed to be celebrating a wedding right down the street at Driftwood. I wanted a place that was within walking distance. It was certainly that. The wedding was cancelled, but I decided to stay anyway and was pleasantly surprised with the property. Everything looked nice, definitely re-modeled, and was the perfect size for me (and my daughter who showed up one day). The only things that I would recommend to fix are the shower handle (which was not attached) and the shades in the bathroom window (that were broken and could be seen through). The fridge worked well but was in pretty bad cosmetic shape. I am sure they will fix these easy problems in the near future. The wifi was excellent, the TV´s too. And there is a Keurig in case you want to bring pods! I will likely rent here again.... especially if the wedding gets re-scheduled!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Erin M.

Fun but Not Super Clean
Overall, we had a great experience at this property but when we arrived, the bathroom wasn't cleaned properly and it made us question how clean the rest of the place was and whether or not the sheets were actually clean. Still a nice little place close to a bunch of fun things to do but would recommend a more thorough cleaning process.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021