'Mile 0' Big Crooked Lake, Sister Lakes

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A lakeside property with a dock, a covered boat launch, and a well-maintained lawn.
A lakeside patio with outdoor seating, a fire pit, and a dock with a boat.
A residential area with a small shed, a lawn, and a house by a body of water.
A cozy living room with leather sofas, a fireplace, a TV, and large windows overlooking a lake.
A cozy living room with a sofa, a dining table, and a kitchen area with a refrigerator.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Cook, dine, and unwind
    Top-rated for its fully equipped kitchen, perfect for every meal.
  • Sledding nearby
    A rare find — snowy slopes for sledding are just minutes away.
  • By the lake
    Guests love the beautiful lakefront location.

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool on site
  • Patio
  • Gas barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Dowagiac, MI
  • Place, Magician Lake
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Pipestone Lake
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Round Lake
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.)
    ‪45 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Jetted bathtub

Powder Rm.

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Dowagiac

Located in Dowagiac, this holiday home is on a lake. Sarett Nature Center and Riley-Shurte Woods Nature Sanctuary reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Surfari Joe's Indoor Wilderness Water Park and Howard Performing Arts Center. Jet skiing, snorkelling and waterskiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
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Map
Dowagiac, MI

What's nearby

  • Magician Lake - 4 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Pipestone Lake - 6 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Round Lake - 9 min drive - 14.5 km
  • Danneffel Lake - 10 min drive - 7.8 km
  • Pine Lake - 10 min drive - 15.5 km

Getting around

  • Dowagiac Station - 21 min drive
  • South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪BT's Pub - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Lakeview Inn - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Wright Place - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪TJ's Sports Bar & Grill - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Strand - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is 'Mile 0' Big Crooked Lake, Sister Lakes pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at 'Mile 0' Big Crooked Lake, Sister Lakes?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 'Mile 0' Big Crooked Lake, Sister Lakes?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 'Mile 0' Big Crooked Lake, Sister Lakes?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 'Mile 0' Big Crooked Lake, Sister Lakes located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is 1.9 mi (3 km) from Magician Lake and 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Pipestone Lake. Danneffel Lake and Brown Lake are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 72 out of 76 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 76 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 76 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 76 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 76 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay! House is impeccably cleaned, and has everything you need. Great location on the lake and beautiful sandy bottom. Will definitely stay again!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
this house was perfect for us! plenty of room and the home was immaculately clean! the lake is so clear and warm, the kids had a blast swimming off the floating dock.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was immaculate, beautifully decorated ,and fully equipped for a wonderful vacation at the lake. Would definitely return to this property in future summers.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful place.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We absolutely loved staying here!!!! Ken had everything we needed and then some for our stay. We loved the outdoor area and the water was perfect so clear and clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had another amazing weekend in this beautiful home!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Location
We absolutely loved Ken's place! It was a beautiful property, nice landscaping, perfect spot on the lake. One of the best stocked homes I've stayed in. He thought of everything from a first aid kit, to paper plates, to fresh drinking water, all the utensils and kitchen ware you could need. Sleeping bags, extra blankets, plenty of bathroom towels. Outdoor seating was great, with a wonderful fire pit area. We also had a pontoon and those guys were amazing too! Everyone up there is kind and fun and enjoying lake life. We absolutely plan to stay here again. Truly one of our favorite vacations!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house has it all and was perfect for my sister and I and our love of the water!!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
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Thank you for leaving the house in great shape! Glad you enjoyed!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing Place

Everything was amazing , a great house, a great view , amazing communication with the owner . I would definitely stay here again !
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a great place! everything we needed was there and so well organized! The owner was very responsive and pleasant. The lake is so clear, peaceful and easy to swim in. Thanks for a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great scape not far from home

Great Lake house, perfect for an unforgettable getaway wit the family.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Love this place!

Third time staying here, my kids want to do it every year we possibly can. Thank you Ken!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This lake house has it all inside and out! Plenty of room for our family, beautifully decorated, and clean as a whistle! A gorgeous lakefront, with ample network of peers, and large lawn for games. Lots of outdoor seating options too! Can’t wait to come back next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful home!

Such an amazing house and location! Everything was fully stocked and ready for us. We will recommend this house to anyone wanting a great lake vacation!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Property Excellent Host

We had a wonderful, relaxing stay at Mile 0. Could not have asked for anything more. Ken has thought of everything. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Mile O is a great place to stay!

We had a wonderful experience staying at Mile 0!! We were in the area for a wedding so didn’t have lots of time to enjoy the beautiful lake but appreciated the convenient location, nice neighbors, and comfortable home! Beds were super comfortable, gorgeous views, great communication , spotless condition!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Idea environment

This property was ideal. The owner definitely had his guests in mind! Very comfortable. The house was perfect: clean, modern, had all the features necessary for an enjoyable stay. The lake and grounds were wonderful also. Will definitely book again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely home on a beautiful lake

The home is lovely overlooking a lake with a private pier and surrounded by a garden. It brought back so many memories good memories of family vacations in Michigan.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Love!!

Beautiful property right on the lake. Well maintained, clean, and cozy. We also caught a bunch of fish right off the pier!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Another great week at Mile 0

We love Mile 0! The property is clean, the water is perfect for kids, and the owner is professional. 10/10 would recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wedding weekend

We were there for my daughters wedding weekend. With everything happening around the wedding this was an easy, clean, convenient, relaxing place to stay. The owner made the process very easy and the place was very nice!! Pictures make it seem a bit bigger but no complaints! We would definitely go back!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay in Sisters Lakes! Great location within walking distance to lots of local spots like Driftwood. Perfect location on the lake with great views from all the windows. Our kids had tons of fun playing in the water and we caught a bunch of small mouth bass fishing off the dock. We ate dinner out on the covered patio most nights and used the fire pit to make s'mores. The house is clean, well decorated without being too much and fully stocked with paper towel and almost everything you need. It was a perfect stay for our family of four. Thank you so much!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Mile 0

Two days is not enough to enjoy all that this area and property offers! House is better than described. Immaculately maintained home, great location with sandy bottom lake where you can actually see your feet!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Time to Relax

We loved this property. The house is very clean and well-stocked with basics. The outside is also well-maintained and has plenty of outdoor furniture to relax on the patio, by the fire or on the pier. The kids were able to swim the entire stay with the lake being easily accessible, clean and shallow. The lake was busy during the day and calm and peaceful in the mornings and evenings. We were very happy with our stay and highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Prime location in Sister Lakes on Big Crooked Lake. This is our second stay at this property and Ken keeps everything immaculately clean, well organized and stocked. The kitchen has almost everything you need. Maybe our only suggestion in the kitchen is to add a few basic spices but we know those can go bad quickly and everyone has their own preferences. The home is a cozy size for one or two families with three good sized bedrooms with a TV in each room. Only one full bathroom but a big tub our kids love and another half bath downstairs made it easy to share. The full laundry on the first floor is part of the half bath and is a must at the lake with wet towels and suits etc. The location is really just amazing. Lake views from every bedroom and while doing dishes at the kitchen sink. We also love to walk over to Driftwood Summer Shop with the kids for ice cream and coffee almost daily - because why not when you're on vacation. :) The property has a great pier with steps for the kids to be able to get in and out of the water to swim and we appreciate the way Ken has his jump platform placed with a string of bouys, so it provides a nice swimming area away from boats and jet skis. Thank you so much for sharing your home with us!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
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