Relax Lakefront-Stunning Lake Views in Popular Sister Lakes! Private Sand Beach!

Dowagiac, Michigan
$475 avg/night Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 4

Bed

Bath 3

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 10

Max Sleeps

Night 2 nights

Min Stay

Whispering Oaks Cottage on Cable Lake is a spacious 4 Bed/3 Bath home on 90-acre Cable Lake, a peaceful no-motor lake located in Sister Lakes, Michigan. We offer 2 level living with a private sandy beach lakefront! All you need to do is come and relax!

Enjoy this cottage with 2 level living, central air and heating, and stunning lake views! Only 2 hours from Chicago, 40 minutes from South Bend and 25 minutes from St. Joe’s. This home sleeps up to 10, ideally up to 6 adults max with some flex.

Not just a summer rental - Come unwind and getaway to join us for Winter! Ice Fishing, Snowmobiling, Skiing, Sledding, and Firepits! Words cannot describe how beautiful it is!

Starting in June through August rentals are weekly Sunday - Sunday only. Off peak dates are 3-night minimums. Check-in after 4:00pm on Sunday and checkout out prior to 10:00am on Sunday. Off season is a minimum of 3 nights. Message me for flexibility with check-in/check-out times for off peak rentals!

Home Description:

Main Level:
1 King Bedroom with en suite full bathroom
1 Queen Bedroom with plenty of closet space
1 Queen Bedroom with plenty of closet space and desk
2nd Full Bathroom
Main area has a fully equipped updated kitchen with lake views along with 2 bar stools and kitchen table that seats up to 8.
Walk-out the kitchen onto the spacious deck overlooking beautiful Cable Lake.
Smart TV provides access to your streaming apps (Netflix, Amazon Prime, etc.) Digital channels also available.

Downstairs:
4th Bedroom with twin over twin bunk, twin over full bunk, 1 stand-alone twin bed - (Please note bunk beds are suitable for children due to bunk bed weight restrictions)
3rd Full Bathroom
Lower Bar area with sink, full refrigerator, island with 2 stool seating
Billiard table
Wood-Burning Fireplace
Laundry Room
Smart TV provides access to your streaming apps (Netflix, Amazon Prime, etc.) Digital channels also available.

The lower-level walk-out allows full access to the lake (steps down) where you can head out to the swim platform, immerse yourself in excellent fishing off the pier or explore the lake on the included 3 kayaks, paddle boat, and rowboat. Or, just sit at the picnic table or Adirondack chairs by the firepit and relax. This quiet, clean, no motor lake is perfect for stand-up paddle boarding, kayaking, pedal boating, sailing, windsurfing, canoeing, and swimming. Enjoy any of the other 6 lakes all within minutes - boat rentals are available through local vendors.

In addition to the lake activities and relaxing there are many other things to do like golfing, visiting the drive-in movie theater, apple picking, local farm stands, snow skiing, ice fishing, snow mobile trails, Casinos, and the Southwest Michigan wine trail. Sister Lakes area has the famous Driftwood Ice Cream Parlor, Sister Lakes Brewery, The Strand Restaurant, and 5 Mile Drive-In Movie Theatre.

Additional amenities include: Central A/C and Heating, Life Vests for Adults and Children, 3 Kayaks, Row Boat, Pedal Boat, Swim Platform, Pier, Water Bottle Dispenser (bring your own bottles), Lakeside Picnic Table, 2 Firepits (bring your own firewood), High Speed Wireless Internet Access, Bath Towels, Bed Linens, Pillows, Card Table and 4 chairs, Coffeemaker, Dishwasher and Detergent, Washer and Dryer, Toaster, Board games and books, Weber Charcoal Grill (bring your own charcoal), Pots/Pans, Plenty of Dishes/Silverware and Kitchen Utensils. Whole home generator.

**Some amenities including watercraft, swim pad, and pier are taken out and stored for the winter months. They will be removed around beginning of October and put back as soon as the weather allows (May timeframe). **

*****-POLICIES -*****

- Family friendly rental - sleeps up to 6 adults - Please message
owner prior to booking if you have more than 6 adults.

- Photo ID is required for reservations along with completed rental agreement
within 24 hours of booking in order to secure reservation and dates.

- No smoking inside the property

- No pets allowed

- No events or parties

- Home is located in a residential neighborhood and all renters must abide by our
good neighbor policy including quiet hours from 10 pm to 8 am daily

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

    4 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 2400 Sq Ft (223 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Dishwasher Kitchen Island Microwave Oven Paper Towels Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Balcony Charcoal Grill Firepit Free Firewood Garden Outdoor Furniture
  • BATHROOMS

    3 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • WORKSPACES

    Desk Desk Chair
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Birdwatching Nearby Boat On Site Casino Nearby Fishing Nearby Horse Riding Nearby Kayak On Site Marina Nearby Power Boating Nearby Sledding Nearby Snowmobiling Nearby Water Park Nearby Water Sports Equipment
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Arcade/game Room Books DVD Player Games Netflix Pool Or Billiards Table Streaming Services Smart TV
  • LIVING SPACES

    Dining Room Fireplace Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Books Children's Dinnerware Children's Games Playground Stair Gate
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    Near A Hospital On The Lake On The Waterfront
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Housekeeping (on Request)
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Note From Host: Absolutely No Smoking Of Any Kind Permitted. 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

  • Megan P.

    Submitted Nov 11, 2025

    Stayed Nov 7, 2025

    Very nice stay at this lake front home! Plenty of room for our large group. The kitchen had all the needed items to cook meals and had nice bedrooms and bathrooms. Roomy bunk room for the kids and nice downstairs with pool table! Great stay!

  • Kevin H.

    Submitted Oct 28, 2025

    Stayed Oct 24, 2025

    The communication with the host was good. We communicated through text message. Good weather for kayaking and fishing on the lake. Quiet neighborhood, not much going on the lake. Very relaxing, great view from the balcony. House is good size for a group of ten, close to the other lakes for boating by motor and other water sports.

  • Don W.

    Submitted Oct 20, 2025

    Stayed Oct 17, 2025

    We had a fantastic stay. We are three couples, and there was plenty of room. The house had everything we needed to make our time there comfortable. The host was friendly and responded immediately to our questions. I would definitely recommend this vrbo.

  • Molly W.

    Submitted Oct 12, 2025

    Stayed Oct 9, 2025

    Location was good for our purpose. Clean. Good communication from owner.

  • michael k.

    Submitted Oct 5, 2025

    Stayed Oct 3, 2025

    Great spot on cable lake. Nice balcony, perfect location between wedding barn and bars.

  • Debbie A.

    Submitted Sep 18, 2025

    Stayed Sep 10, 2025

    We had a great time! The house was just as described. It has the best appointed kitchen I've ever seen in a VRBO. If you need it to cook or entertain, this house has it.

  • Cindy C.

    Submitted Aug 31, 2025

    Stayed Aug 28, 2025

    The house was awesome! Very clean & comfortable.....sandy beach was great! We had 4 older couples & there was plenty of room....everyone really enjoyed it!! Had a blast! Would definitely plan another trip there.

  • Michelle H.

    Submitted Aug 25, 2025

    Stayed Aug 22, 2025

    This rental was perfect for 2 families (8 people). The 4 kids loved the bunk beds (could have fit another kid or two in there), and the adults had ample space to spread out in the other bedrooms upstairs. The lake was perfect for a day swimming and boating around. The fact that there are no motorized boats, etc, on this small lake made it even more perfect. Alison was helpful and responsive. Kitchen was well stocked with all you need to cook, and there is a local Dollar General for all that we didn’t have (ketchup, butter, beach towels we forgot to bring, etc)! We would definitely rent again if we return to the area!

  • Michael I.

    Submitted Jul 25, 2025

    Stayed Jul 13, 2025

    Very clean home. Fantastic lake. Great place to relax. Highly recommended.

  • Elisa P.

    Submitted Jul 14, 2025

    Stayed Jul 10, 2025

    Whispering Oaks Cottage was the perfect home for a great family vacation. Everything in the home suited our family's needs. The deck was a great space to sit and view the lake when we weren't down at the small beach or in the lake. Cable Lake was calm and peaceful. The kayaks and peddle boat available to use were great amenities. Alison was very responsive and helpful. We would love to go back to this lovely home.

  • Maria K.

    Submitted Jul 11, 2025

    Stayed Jun 22, 2025

    This property was very nice for our family. Plenty of room for privacy and for gatherings. Kitchen was well stocked with anything we needed. Row boats were quite heavy to turn daily. Raft was great for the kiddos. We all really enjoyed!

  • Lisa F.

    Submitted Jul 6, 2025

    Stayed Jun 29, 2025

    Quiet peaceful stay.

  • Pamela U.

    Submitted Jun 6, 2025

    Stayed May 23, 2025

    The view of the lake is beautiful. The house is spacious and has everything you would need for a family vacation. The beds are very comfortable and having 2 family rooms would be perfect for 2 families with kids.

  • Alpine T.

    Submitted Feb 27, 2025

    Stayed Feb 23, 2025

    This house accommodated our large crew. The host was very responsive, and we look forward to staying in the future.

  • Victoria F.

    Submitted Jan 12, 2025

    Stayed Jan 9, 2025

    We had a great stay here. Alison was wonderful, making communication easy. Highly recommend this place!

  • Mary J.

    Submitted Jan 6, 2025

    Stayed Dec 22, 2024

    What a perfect location! Close to Dowagiac, which was very charming, it is right on the lake, easy traveling with good roads (a huge plus in the winter) and winter sports near by. The home was immaculate. Kitchen well stocked with cooking equipment. Plenty of room to gather and space to break up into groups. Just lovely.

  • Lisa S.

    Submitted Dec 8, 2024

    Stayed Nov 29, 2024

    We stayed here off season and enjoyed the quiet and serene setting. The house was perfect for our family - clean, comfortable beds, well equipped, and plenty of room for all of us. The view off the back of the house is stunning. Alison was easy to communicate with and there for us if we had any questions. I would highly recommend a stay here!

  • Submitted Nov 13, 2024

    Stayed Sep 26, 2024

    Loved this house!

  • Kellie B.

    Submitted Oct 6, 2024

    Stayed Oct 4, 2024

    Great fall weekend. House has beautiful views of water, and great deck. Fully stocked kitchen!

  • Robert G.

    Submitted Sep 23, 2024

    Stayed Sep 21, 2024

    Very enjoyable

  • Pamela R.

    Submitted Sep 18, 2024

    Stayed Jul 28, 2024

    We really enjoyed our week at Alison's lake house. The property was clean and very comfortable. We spent a lot of time by the water fishing (bluegill and bass), kayaking, swimming and enjoying the swim raft. There were plenty of chairs down by the water and above by the house to enjoy the view of the peaceful lake! The kitchen was well stocked and easy to work in. The air worked great on some very hot summer days! When not outside we were playing games at the large table inside or watching the Olympics. Internet service worked well for some remote work that needed to be done. Beds were comfortable. Neighborhood is quiet and pleasant to walk through. Short drive to ice cream on one of the other sister lakes. Any questions were promptly responded to and we were very happy with our stay! Thank you Alison for sharing your home!

  • Rita F.

    Submitted Aug 12, 2024

    Stayed Aug 7, 2024

    Our second stay was as good as the first! We did it all: kayaked around the lake, used the pedal boat, fished from the row boat, swam to the platform, roasted marshmallows by the campfire, ate ice cream at Driftwood….. all in a long weekend. The sand hill cranes were an extra bonus this time! I loved hearing them every evening. The house is clean and updated. We found many things to do inside too. We played pool and few board games, and we even finished a 1000 piece puzzle. Thank you, Alison.

  • Ryan G.

    Submitted Jul 22, 2024

    Stayed Jul 14, 2024

    We had a great time staying at this beautiful home on Cable Lake! It was a perfect getaway for our family and look forward to future summer trips!

  • Lia D.

    Submitted Jun 7, 2024

    Stayed May 31, 2024

    Comfortable and relaxing place to regroup during a large family gathering at a neighboring lake. The upper deck and the easy water access were our most frequently used aspects. We all slept soundly in the beds, too. Communication with Alison and the organized info binder were great.

  • Submitted May 29, 2024

    Stayed May 16, 2024

    We thought this was a great place!

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