Stunning whole-home rental with character, great for groups, clean + convenient

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1 - downstairs

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2 - upstairs main

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3 - upstairs double

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 4 - Derby Wing

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5 - Derby Wing

1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1 - downstairs

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2 - upstairs main

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

Beautiful shallow shoreline and large yard with fire pit

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Frequently asked questions

Is Stunning whole-home rental with character, great for groups, clean + convenient pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 20 lb per pet.

What time is check-in at Stunning whole-home rental with character, great for groups, clean + convenient?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Stunning whole-home rental with character, great for groups, clean + convenient?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Stunning whole-home rental with character, great for groups, clean + convenient located?

This family-friendly Dowagiac holiday home is located on a lake, 3 mi (4.9 km) from Southwestern Michigan College, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Magician Lake and Dowagiac Four Winds Casino. Stone Lake and Diamond Lake are also within 12 miles (20 km). Dowagiac Station is 6 minutes by foot.

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Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Mary M.

30 April 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend wedding shower stay

Group who stayed thoroughly enjoyed the space. Couple who are medical residents really liked the wing to have time to themselves. Easy walking distance to shower venue, restaurants, shopping in sweet Dowagiac!

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen S., Chicago, IL

28 November 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A truly special property

I'm a frequent traveler who's learned over the years that not all short-term rentals are created equal. 1870 House is one of those special properties that truly stands out from the crowd. I loved 1870 House when a small group of us did a quick weekend getaway there a few years ago. This year, three generations of my family decided to meet there for a post-Thanksgiving get-together. We're based in Chicago, Detroit, and Lansing, and it was an easy drive for all of us. The house has a unique design that lends itself to people spending quality time together. People in our group would chat at the kitchen table, enjoy the in-house porch swing, do a puzzle in the formal dining room, sit on the couch and watch the smart TV, play a game of shuffleboard, or take a nap on the comfortable beds, all at the same time, without interrupting one another. We didn't take advantage of the backyard deck and grill since it was cold out, but that adds to the home's appeal in warmer months. We also cooked a lot. You can tell that the hosts put a lot of thought into stocking the kitchen and making sure we had everything we needed. One night, Grandma watched the young kids, and a group of us went on a short walk to Wood Fire Trattoria for a wonderful Italian dinner. We then capped off the night with a game of pool down the street at the Wounded Minnow Saloon. 1870 House's layout, location, and hosts made it easy for our family to create special memories. Whether you're headed to Dowagiac for a

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andy W.

1 August 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay!!

Awesome home for our family weekend. The house was well supplied from kitchen supplies/spices/coffee, more towels than we would need for a week, stacks of games, etc...We walked downtown for barbeque and shopping. Downtown has great shops and very walkable. Our hosts were very accessable before our trip and available during it. Lots of laughs and good family time was spent here. We would highly recommend this home for a stay in the area.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert B.

28 June 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

best ever

WE loved our stay,, it was perfect for what we needed, and everything was as advertised. There were several little things that the owners did that just made it special. Best we have ever stayed at.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

PAM W.

24 July 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Unique experience for a quick getaway.

Great communication with owners. Everything we needed was there. The house was enough space to house 8 of us. Interesting staying someplace 150 yrs old, we didn't pick it specifically for that reason but was cute and unique. It was rather warm in the upstairs bedrooms, there was addl ac unit and fans but it was a bit uncomfortable, something we shld have thought about ahead of time given the age. Some wear in the house but nothing that bothered us. Close access to a great downtown and 35 min from great beaches.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

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