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Lakefront Home 2 hours from Chicago. Family and pet friendly.

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Property grounds
Beach
Beach
Bedroom 1 (king bed)
Bedroom 1

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 14185.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

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Dowagiac, MI

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Bunk Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Bunk Beds

Bedroom 4

3 Single Bunk Beds

Living Room 1

1 Single Futon

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

Lakefront Home 2 hours from Chicago. Family and pet friendly.

Welcome to Magician Lake! The largest of the “Sister Lakes” Magician lake is a 550 acre all recreation spring fed lake in dowagiac, Michigan approximately 2 hours from Chicago and 3 hours from Detroit.

Our home sits in the rainbow beach area of Magician Lake which provides for amazing sunsets and shallow 3’ water with sand bottom extending 200’+ out making it the perfect lakefront location for family fun.

Our home has 4 bedrooms including bedroom 1 with a king bed, bedroom 2 with a queen bed and twin bunk beds, bedroom 3 with queen bed and twin bunk beds, and bedroom 4 which is on walkout level and has a full size bunk bed with pullout trundle.

2 bathrooms including 1 upstairs with tub/shower and one on walkout level with shower only.

There are horseshoe pits in the front yard, corn hole set lakeside, plenty of water toys and floats, and a lakeside fire pit to enjoy s’mores at the end of a perfect lake day.

Breweries, wineries, Lake Michigan beaches, golf, and restaurants all within 30 minutes making this the perfect location for a family or adult vacation center.

Full kitchen, propane grill, pots/pans/cooking utensils, towels, and essential toiletries are provided.

Pontoon boat is available for rent through separate agreement at the rate of $400/day with required damage waiver and additional deposit. Jetski shown in pictures is NOT available for rental however feel free to bring your own boat or jetski and attach to our mooring anchor.

Property manager

Jess and James
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: limit 2 total
Neighbors have dogs so pets must be leashed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Adults to monitor children at all times especially

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Dowagiac

Located in Dowagiac, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Karma Vista Vineyards and Winery and Contessa Wine Cellars are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Riley-Shurte Woods Nature Sanctuary and Magician Lake. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking, waterskiing and water tubing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
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Dowagiac, MI

Getting around

  • Dowagiac Station - 15 min drive
  • South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Indian Lake Pub - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Wahoo Eatery - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lakefront Home 2 hours from Chicago. Family and pet friendly. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Lakefront Home 2 hours from Chicago. Family and pet friendly. ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lakefront Home 2 hours from Chicago. Family and pet friendly. ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lakefront Home 2 hours from Chicago. Family and pet friendly. located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is steps from Magician Lake and within 6 mi (10 km) of Round Lake and Brown Lake. Pine Lake and Osborn Lake are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Matt J.

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

Great Lakeside Getaway

Our family thoroughly enjoyed a week on Magician Lake, and Jess’ & James’ house was the perfect spot for our group of 8 adults + an infant. There was plenty of room and everything we needed to spend a week enjoying swimming, boating, and togetherness.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa K.

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

Perfect lakeside retreat!

Fantastic location on Magician Lake with sandy bottom and clear water, beautiful sunsets, flat usable yard, nice dock for fishing and lounging. The home was clean, welcoming and had everything needed for a comfortable stay. The communication with the owner was great and very helpful. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Valerie K.

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

Wonderful vacation home in a perfect location!

Our blended family just spent a week at this lovely home. The layout of the home is really great with the kitchen & family room on the lower level allowing you to walk right outside to the patio & lake. Upstairs you’ll find a second family room & the majority of the bedrooms. This works well as anyone wanting to retire for the night can do so without being bothered by noise. The owners have put their personal touch on the property and it gives off, “lake vibes”. The water itself is quite shallow, so much so that even at the end of the dock an adult can comfortably stand. This allowed us to hang out in the water and socialize and is really fun. We even caught fish off the dock. We rented the Tritoon and the owners were very responsive to our questions. All in all a great stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Jennifer Z.

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

Lovely Home

Overall this was a nice house for our family to stay at. I would recommend to the owner they require renters to remove food in both the fridge and freezer so the new owners have an empty fridge to fill rather then having to remove and dispose of food.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

About the host

Hosted by Jess and James

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Why they chose this property

Our home is on Rainbow Beach area which enjoys wonderful neighbors, shallow sand bottom extending 300' + and amazing nightly sunsets.

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests
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