Kayak, Fish, Boat & Swim: Home Near Lakeside Park!

Dowagiac, Michigan
$159 avg/night Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 2

Bed

Bath 1

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 4

Max Sleeps

Night 2 nights

Min Stay

Lake days await in Dowagiac when you book this no-frills family home. Equipped with 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, and all the essentials, this vacation rental makes the perfect place for a weekend retreat. On warm afternoons, get the idyllic Michigan experience by walking down the road to Magician Lake for a swim or paddle, using the boat launch to set sail for a fishing excursion, or touring downtown Sister Lakes. Later, stop by a local farm stand to pick up fresh ingredients or grill your fresh catch!

-- THE PROPERTY --

Walk to Magician Lake | 3 Mi to Downtown Sister Lakes | Enclosed Porch w/ Lake Views | 2 Kayaks Provided

Bedroom 1: Queen Bed | Bedroom 2: Queen Bed | Screened Porch: Full Futon

OUTDOOR LIVING: Screened porch w/ seating, unfenced yard, outdoor dining area, gas grill, wood-burning fire pit, beach chairs, 2 kayaks (waiver required), life jackets
INDOOR LIVING: Smart TVs (all bedrooms), dining table, board games, electric fireplace, cozy living room
KITCHEN: Cooking basics, Keurig coffee maker, tea kettle, microwave, stove/oven, refrigerator, toaster, dishware & flatware
GENERAL: Free WiFi, keyless entry, complimentary toiletries, linens & towels, central heating & air conditioning, washer & dryer, laundry detergent, hair dryer, trash bags & paper towels
ACCESSIBILITY: Step-free access, single-story home
FAQ: Pet fee (paid pre-trip)
PARKING: Parking lot (2 vehicles), boat trailer parking available on-site

-- THE LOCATION --

LAKE DAYS: Magician Lake Access & Public Boat Launch (1 block), Magician Lake Boat Launch (0.8 miles), Round Lake Public Beach (3 miles), Doe Wah Jack’s Canoe Rentals (7 miles), Forest Beach Park (14 miles), Silver Beach County Park - Lake Michigan (20 miles), Rocky Gap Beach Park - Lake Michigan (20 miles), Runyon Pontoon Rentals (20 miles), Hagar Park/Beach (22 miles)
ATTRACTIONS: Downtown Sister Lakes - restaurants, bars, breweries, mini-golf (3 miles), Heddon Museum (10 miles), Butterfly House (16 miles), Sarett Nature Center (16 miles), Silver Beach Carousel (19 miles), Notre Dame - football weekends (30 miles), Mishawaka Riverwalk (36 miles)
GOLF: Indian Lake Hills Golf Course (9 miles), Elks Golf Course (11 miles), Spruce Ridge Golf Club (11 miles), Pipestone Creek Golf Course (11 miles), Paw Paw Lake Golf Club (14 miles)
TRAILS: Hamilton Township Coastal Plain Marsh (8 miles), Van Buren Trail State Park (10 miles), Dowagiac Woods Nature Sanctuary (11 miles), Royalton Township Nature Trail (20 miles), McCoy Creek Trail (32 miles)
AIRPORT: South Bend International Airport (43 miles), Gerald R. Ford International Airport (90 miles)

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-- POLICIES --

- No smoking
- Pet friendly w/ $50 fee (+ fees & taxes)
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- NOTE: This single-story home offers step-free access
- NOTE: Guests are required to sign a waiver to use the 2 kayaks. The kayak put-in for Lake Michigan is 1000 feet down the road

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    Pet Friendly
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    2 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided Sofa Bed
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 750 Sq Ft (70 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Microwave Oven Paper Towels Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    WiFi Available
  • OUTDOORS

    Firepit Gas Grill Porch Or Lanai
  • BATHROOMS

    1 Bathroom Hair Dryer Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English French German Spanish
  • THINGS TO DO

    Kayak On Site Kayaking Nearby Power Boating Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Games TV
  • LIVING SPACES

    Fireplace
  • 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 : 4

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Review Review

  • Kelly B.

    Submitted Oct 17, 2025

    Stayed Sep 27, 2025

    We spent a long weekend to celebrate an anniversary, with our Boxer. Property, surrounding area and lake access was perfection. Easy, quite and fun.

  • George P.

    Submitted Sep 29, 2025

    Stayed Sep 16, 2025

    Over all a great stay

  • Cindy

    Submitted Aug 8, 2025

    Stayed Aug 4, 2025

    We had never visited Dowagiac, Michigan before, but we were pleased with the friendly community of Magician Lake! The lake house was sweetly decorated, clean and thoughtfully stocked with everything we needed to enjoy a memorable week! Karen was friendly and quick to respond with any questions we had before the trip. She gave excellent recommendations about the area. This location is especially excellent for anybody who has a boat or any kind of aquatic equipment that they can take in the lake. Kayaks were supplied, but they were sit on top kayaks, which we were not completely familiar with. We so appreciated all that the Lake and the house had to offer! Thank you so much for sharing your property with us! I can definitely see us coming back in the future!

  • Maura C.

    Submitted Sep 20, 2024

    Stayed Sep 16, 2024

    We enjoyed our stay here it was a very cute place! It worked out well because our family has a place close by and it was easy travel. The hosts communicated well and it was a great stay!

  • Dielle D.

    Submitted Sep 15, 2024

    Stayed Sep 13, 2024

    Cute, small and quaint cottage within walking distance to beautiful lake!

  • Mary S.

    Submitted Jul 23, 2024

    Stayed Jul 17, 2024

    Thoroughly enjoyed our visit. Beautiful place with lots of beaches within a short drive.

  • Suzanne R.

    Submitted Jul 9, 2024

    Stayed Jul 3, 2024

    Cute little place. Had everything we needed to be comfortable during our stay. A/C worked great. Grill available with full tank of gas. Kitchen stocked with enough items to prepare food, cook and clean up. Two thumbs up ? ?

  • Alycia E.

    Submitted Jun 10, 2024

    Stayed Jun 6, 2024

    Cute little cottage. Clean and had everything we needed. Very nice

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Total

Includes taxes and fees
$159+
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