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Friendly lakefront cottage

Friendly lakefront cottage

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Private sandy beach with pier ,paddleboat and rowboat
You can rent a paddle board
Bring your boat or rent one
Sandy beach
Exterior

Overview of Friendly lakefront cottage

Reviews
9.2 out of 10 Wonderful
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 892 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space

Check out the area

Dowagiac, MI
  • Popular LocationMagician Lake3 min drive
  • Popular LocationSurfari Joe's Indoor Wilderness Water Park18 min drive
  • Popular LocationSilver Beach26 min drive
  • AirportKalamazoo, MI (AZO-Kalamazoo-Battle Creek Intl.)45 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Outdoor play area
Dining Area

About this property

Friendly lakefront cottage

Three bedroom house
Sleeps seven
Private beach and pier
Plenty of parking
Everything supplied except food and drink
Horseshoe pits, volleyball
Wifi
Fire pit, cable tv,large patio
Row boat provided
Washer and dryer included
Near resteraunts and bars
Several golf courses nearby
20 miles from Lake Michigan, 45 minutes from Notre dame
Even an outdoor theater and a roller rink in the area

Property manager

Duey and Joyce Mitchell
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Amenities

Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Lake view

House Rules

Check in after 1:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a deadlock

About the area

Dowagiac

Located in Sister Lakes, this cottage is on the waterfront. Sarett Nature Center and Magician Lake reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Surfari Joe's Indoor Wilderness Water Park and Silver Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Fernwood Botanical Garden and Nature Preserve, or check out an event or a game at Red Bud Track-N-Trail. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing.

What's nearby

  • Magician Lake - 3 min drive
  • Surfari Joe's Indoor Wilderness Water Park - 18 min drive
  • Dowagiac Four Winds Casino - 24 min drive
  • Silver Beach - 26 min drive
  • Andrews University - 29 min drive

Getting around

  • Dowagiac Station - 18 min drive
  • South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • Lakeview Inn - 3 min drive
  • TJ's Sports Bar & Grill - 10 min drive
  • Wright Place - 3 min drive
  • Timberline Inn - 13 min drive
  • Dockside Dan's - 13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Friendly lakefront cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Friendly lakefront cottage ?

There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at Friendly lakefront cottage ?

Check-in begins at 1:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Friendly lakefront cottage ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Friendly lakefront cottage located?

This family-friendly Sister Lakes cottage is located on the waterfront, 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Magician Lake, and within 12 mi (20 km) of Surfari Joe's Indoor Wilderness Water Park and Lake Michigan College. Four Winds Casino Hartford and Karma Vista Vineyards and Winery are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Getaway at Big Crooked Lake
We had a great time at this property and the owners (Duey and Joyce) always got back to us whenever we had questions... Very cozy and comfortable, their lake cabin cottage was perfect for our family of young adults; it was very well stocked with everything you could possibly need! Their location (near Driftwood) and lake view was fabulous! We enjoyed our morning coffee and summer breezes on their shaded deck. Having direct lake access to dock our pontoon was awesome! See you again next year!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Kimberly F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Communication
Cottage
Great lake!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

June C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family fun
We had a very nice time at the cottage. The only thing that I would say bad about it is the back stairs to get into the house. Couple times I stumbled going down them, forgetting that they were a very deep steer . also, the railing is going down to the beach. They need to be a little more stable. Specially, if there’s little kids there’s really nothing for them to hold onto.! But overall we did have a good time!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Olivia B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Welcoming and quiet
Cozy cottage with a great view of the lake. Adequate shade for those hot sunny days. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Monika R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great time at cozy cottage
We had a great time on the lake with our family. The house has a great location with a beach and a dock for our boat. We've been coming here for over 20 years and always look forward to this getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Duey and Joyce Mitchell

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Lifelong residents of this area
Live five minutes away

Why they chose this property

Quiet during the week
Busy weekends

What makes this property unique

Not a fancy new house but a cozy cottage
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