Sister Lake Cottages - Unit 5

Dowagiac, Michigan
$287 avg/night Minimum Stay 1 Nights
Bed 3

Bed

Bath 1

Bath

Home Cabin

Property Type

Sleep 10

Max Sleeps

Night 1 nights

Min Stay

Summary:

Sister Lake Cottages - Unit 5



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 5. 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 5 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 10 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 $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:

As a hosting family, we strongly believe in making memories wherever you are. That is why we have provided local suggestions so you can enjoy the experience of fully immersing yourself in the local culture. We are here to help with any questions or suggestions as we aim to create memories through Unique Stays!



ACTIVITIES around the area: (within 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. Love Creek Nature Center – (13.6 miles)

13. Riverfront Park – (18.9 miles)

14. Four Winds Casino Dowagiac – (12.5 miles)



RESTAURANTS/SHOPS/STORES (within 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)



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

    3 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided Sofa Bed
  • GENERAL

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

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

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    WiFi Available
  • OUTDOORS

    Balcony Barbecue Grill Firepit Garden
  • BATHROOMS

    1 Bathroom 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
  • 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 : 10

Map Map

School District Rates & Availability

Review Review

  • Nicholas

    Submitted Apr 4, 2025

    Stayed Mar 31, 2025

    Enjoy staying here while working in the area. Clean, quite, and comfortable.

  • Mark

    Submitted Jul 25, 2022

    Stayed Jul 9, 2022

    Very comfortable and clean cottage in the heart of the Sister Lakes!

  • Mary Z.

    Submitted Oct 13, 2025

    Stayed Oct 10, 2025

    My daughter and I had an amazing quiet weekend at your lovely cabin. We loved fishing nearby and watching the stars over the lake at nighttime. So much space! We were able to play card games and just simply relax in this super cute, comfy cabin. Looking forward to coming back

  • Mark D.

    Submitted Jul 27, 2025

    Stayed Jul 20, 2025

    Communication was excellent, Cottage 5 was very clean and comfortable (we had 8 staying there). We did not cook or grill at the cottage, but we did use the fire pit, very comfortable. The lake access to Little Crooked Lake was close by (across a private road) & the sand beach area was clean & clear.

  • Linda M.

    Submitted Nov 17, 2024

    Stayed Oct 26, 2024

    Highly recommend this accomodation. 5 star ⭐

  • kevin r.

    Submitted Aug 28, 2023

    Stayed Aug 21, 2023

    Nice cozy cabin

  • Aubrey Q.

    Submitted Aug 9, 2023

    Stayed Jul 28, 2023

    This cottage is right in the middle of Sister Lakes and was a perfect spot for us when visiting family on round lake. The grounds are great, AC was a huge plus, and the property manager was quick to answer questions.

  • Mark S.

    Submitted Jul 26, 2023

    Stayed Jul 8, 2023

    Cabin was small but surprisingly roomy and comfortable, with lake access and an easy walk to the ice cream shop.

  • Audra S.

    Submitted Jul 7, 2023

    Stayed Jun 24, 2023

    Quiet little cabin. So cute

  • Raymond M.

    Submitted Jun 24, 2023

    Stayed Jun 19, 2023

    Well maintained and managed property. Quite nice it meet our needs. Parking needs improvement. Larger sings

  • David P.

    Submitted Dec 2, 2022

    Stayed Nov 23, 2022

    It starts off at a good rate per night then they add the cleaning fee The booking fee The guest fee The damage waiver fee The service Fee And the tax Before it’s over with your short stay just doubled in price. I called and tried to cancel, hours later and they need 30 days notice. Well the reservation was made within 30 days of travel. They say up to 10 people but they charge you for each additional guest over two. Our three sons cost us and extra $120 over a four day period. I didn’t stay there, never went and they wouldn’t even refund the cleaning fee, to clean what!!!! It’s a ripoff and not even close to a lake. First year, in the past fifteen years, that we didn’t spend Thanksgiving with family!!!!!

  • Dana A.

    Submitted Jul 28, 2022

    Stayed Jul 25, 2022

    When we first arrived, there was a horrible sewage smell coming from the back bedroom and bathroom. It was so bad that it was difficult to stay in the cottage. We tried opening the window in that room but there was a hole in the screen that let bugs in. There was no central air; just portable window units. I contacted the property manager regarding both issues. They sent a plumber the next day and texted a solution to the central air problem. Apparently, there are limited outlets and it was plugged in incorrectly. As far as the plumbing, the plumber shoved a paper towel in the exposed pipe and tried to fix the leak in the bathroom but it was not resolved. The smell did get better with the paper towel trick and the rest of the time was OK. The cottage was nice, spacious and a short walking distance to Driftwood.

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Total

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$287+
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