Sister Lake Cottages - Unit 1

Dowagiac, Michigan
$212 avg/night
Bed 1

Bed

Bath 1

Bath

Home Cabin

Property Type

Sleep 6

Max Sleeps

Summary:

Sister Lake Cottages - Unit 1



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 1. 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 BigCrooked 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 1 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 6 comfortably with a king-size bed, a sleeper sofa, and a loft over the king-size bedroom with a full-size bed. 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 $30 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 from the home)

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. 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



Only ~25 miles from Notre Dame University and other Beaches in the area!! Please read our policies before booking.



Getting Around:

Great restaurants less than 1 mile away and multiple lakes to enjoy on a nice summer day within 0.1 – 1 mile from your stay! Only ~25 miles from Notre Dame University and other Beaches in the area!! Check out below for other enjoyable attractions and restaurants we recommend. Please read our policies before booking.

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  • Feature Features
  • Map Map
  • School District Rates & Availability
  • Review Review

Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • BEACH

    Near The Beach
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    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)
  • BEDROOM

    1 Bedroom Bed Sheets Provided Sofa Bed
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 500 Sq Ft (46 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Microwave Refrigerator Stovetop
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    WiFi Available
  • OUTDOORS

    Balcony Barbecue Grill Firepit Garden
  • BATHROOMS

    1 Bathroom Hair Dryer Shampoo Shower Towels Provided
  • WORKSPACES

    Office
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Casino Nearby Fishing Nearby Golf Privileges Kayak On Site
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    TV
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    On The Waterfront
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 6

Map Map

School District Rates & Availability

Review Review

  • Erica

    Submitted Aug 23, 2025

    Stayed Aug 17, 2025

    Our stay at the cottage was quite enjoyable. The cottage was clean, had ample room for two people, was super cute, and perfect for relaxing after a day of training. We stayed for a week and would return in the future if we were in the area. There are a couple of nice restaurants in the area to enjoy as well.

  • Katrina

    Submitted Nov 11, 2024

    Stayed Nov 8, 2024

    Pictures are deceiving, guys. This place is gross. Cement floors are filthy. Bathroom sink and shower are stained and dirty. No hot water, just lukewarm. Futon bed doesn’t flatten out. Loft sits right beside exposed plumbing. I told rental place we would be arriving late & asked which unit it would be. They responded that it was just the address, no number. There are indeed numbered cabins, so fumbling our way in dark of night to try and figure out what to do. Only good thing is that they email you back immediately and answer the phone, but don’t seem to know a thing about the place. I sent them pictures and told them the condition of the property, but it was like Groundhog Day…same response with no resolution over and over. We left a day early & drove through the night to get home instead of staying another night.

  • Lindsey

    Submitted Oct 10, 2022

    Stayed Oct 7, 2022

    This cottage is so perfect for a sweet little getaway! It is cozy, close to beautiful lakes and scenery. It is just about a 20min drive from St. Joseph, with lots of cute spots on the way.

  • Nichole P.

    Submitted Sep 23, 2025

    Stayed Sep 20, 2025

    Everything was clean. The bedding for the pullout smelled a bit.

  • Beatris G.

    Submitted Sep 1, 2025

    Stayed Aug 30, 2025

    Second year we have rented this great cottage. Renter accommodated all our needs and replied quickly. Can't wait to come back next year.

  • debbie n.

    Submitted Aug 13, 2025

    Stayed Aug 7, 2025

    Cute cottage it was perfect for my husband and myself. It was clean and convenient for our family reunion. Also great communication with the owners or property management. (not sure who I was texting with)

  • Leo B.

    Submitted Jul 1, 2025

    Stayed Jun 29, 2025

    Excellent

  • Sonya M.

    Submitted Jun 13, 2025

    Stayed Jun 8, 2025

    This little cabin was just perfect for my husband and I. We really enjoyed the area.

  • Lisa H.

    Submitted May 18, 2025

    Stayed May 14, 2025

    It was a good place to stay, clean and comfortable. There is a toaster oven but not a built in oven. It is tiny. We had a few issues but my son was able to figure out the solutions.

  • Donald B.

    Submitted Jan 15, 2025

    Stayed Dec 30, 2024

    Easy access, check in progress and beautiful view

  • Beatris G.

    Submitted Jan 3, 2025

    Stayed Aug 31, 2024

    The place was very nice perfect for just two people.

  • Dennis A.

    Submitted Nov 30, 2024

    Stayed Nov 27, 2024

    Clean and great location.

  • Ernie B.

    Submitted Nov 19, 2024

    Stayed Nov 4, 2024

    It is a great location for a weekend day. It has everything you can possibly need.. we will definitely stay there again. I recommend it to everyone. easy chicken easy check out hassle free.

  • Frank O.

    Submitted Oct 30, 2024

    Stayed Oct 25, 2024

    The cabin was nice. Short walk to a cool Lakeside bar! Overall, we would definitely book again!

  • Donald B.

    Submitted Oct 25, 2024

    Stayed Oct 21, 2024

    Nice getaway

  • Ellen F.

    Submitted Oct 19, 2024

    Stayed Oct 16, 2024

    Adorable peaceful getaway place !

  • Linda M.

    Submitted Oct 14, 2024

    Stayed Oct 4, 2024

    Very happy with accomodation and excellent customer service

  • Sarah O.

    Submitted Jul 17, 2024

    Stayed Jul 3, 2024

    We had a great visit over the 4th of July weekend exploring Sister Lakes. The location of this cute place was a perfect fit for our family with everything needed, made more enjoyable with beautiful weather. It was our first trip to this area and the convenience of the location and helpfulness of the host will entice us to return.

  • MARY T.

    Submitted Jun 27, 2024

    Stayed Jun 23, 2024

    We stayed in cabin 1, the loft was a bit too dicey for us to even use. The outdoor furniture had many cracks and were not comfortable. The swimming area was very disappointing as there was no place to let our grandson play in the water. We have loved this area for years but not being able to swim was a big disappointment.

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$212+
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