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Lovely Lakefront House Rental- Big Crooked Lake / Sister Lakes

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A lakeside patio with several Adirondack chairs, a small dock, and a tent.
A living room with a fireplace, a kitchen with wooden cabinets, a black leather sofa, and a dining area with a table and chairs.
A room with a sliding glass door leading to a balcony with a wooden railing. There is a small table with chairs and a green vase on the table.
A room with a wooden door, a mirror with a floral frame, a small table with decorative items, and a bed.
A view of a road with a 'For Sale' sign, a grassy area, a body of water, and a building with a car parked in front.

Reviews

9.8 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.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Dowagiac, MI
  • Place, Pipestone Lake
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Magician Lake
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Danneffel Lake
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.)
    ‪43 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

2 Double Beds and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 2

3 Single Beds

Convertible bed(s)

1 Single Murphy Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

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About the area

Dowagiac

Located in Dowagiac, this holiday home is in the city centre and on a lake. Dowagiac Area History Museum and Beckwith Theatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Surfari Joe's Indoor Wilderness Water Park and Howard Performing Arts Center. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cycling.
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Dowagiac, MI

What's nearby

  • Pipestone Lake - 5 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Magician Lake - 5 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Danneffel Lake - 8 min drive - 7.1 km
  • Round Lake - 10 min drive - 15.6 km
  • Surfari Joe's Indoor Wilderness Water Park - 13 min drive - 20.8 km

Getting around

  • Dowagiac Station - 19 min drive
  • South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪BT's Pub - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Lakeview Inn - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Wright Place - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪TJ's Sports Bar & Grill - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Strand - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Lovely Lakefront House Rental- Big Crooked Lake / Sister Lakes pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Lovely Lakefront House Rental- Big Crooked Lake / Sister Lakes?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Lovely Lakefront House Rental- Big Crooked Lake / Sister Lakes?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lovely Lakefront House Rental- Big Crooked Lake / Sister Lakes?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lovely Lakefront House Rental- Big Crooked Lake / Sister Lakes located?

Located in the heart of Dowagiac, this holiday home is 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Magician Lake and 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from Pipestone Lake. Danneffel Lake and Brown Lake are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 26 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Lake Cottage

Lovely cottage on Big Crooked Lake with a nice little beach. We had a great time and were quite pleased with our stay
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Get-a-way

Everything we wanted, beach with toys for kids, access to area and friendly and helpful owners.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Outstanding trip, will definitely be back!

Had a wonderful time on the lake with my family. The house was in great shape and very comfortable. We will be back!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 19 July 2023
Thanks for the great review! So happy everyone had a good time. We are looking forward to seeing you and your family again very soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely lake house

We had a lovely stay on Big Crooked Lake. Easy communication with our hosts as well as kayak and paddle boat for our use. The house was a nice size for us and the kitchen well equipped.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
Archival

8/10 Good

Great place!

We enjoyed our stay. Kids loved to swim out to the raft, play in the sand and they made good use of the kayak. Spacious deck. Well kept and clean cottage. Water pressure in the shower wasn't very good. It was a quiet and relaxing vacation, just what we were looking for!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 19 July 2023
Thank you for the review. I am glad your family had a good time. And thank you for bringing attention to the poor water pressure. I will change the shower head and that should solve the problem.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cottage

The owners are lovely and the location is great
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect getaway

Great house for a great price. Super close to Driftwood which our kids loved.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great time

This is a cute house in a great location on a Great Lake! My family and I had so much fun this week at this house. It’s very clean and well kept by the owners. I would defiantly stay here again! Thank you so much Chris! Please tell Veronica thank you as well!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Had a blast. Cute little house.

We had a great time. The house is small, but perfect for sleeping eating and spending all other time outdoors. There is no wifi, which wasn't too big of an issue but we had one person who needed to connect to do some homework. The bar and Driftwood are literally are across the street, and the Strand (a nicer restaurant with a huge beer garden) is about a blocks walk. Beach is nice and wide enough for kids to play. We also had access to use a small paddle boat and canoe. The only downside to the property is all of the glass. We had a small child, and always had to keep an eye out to make sure all of the glass tables, and curio cabinets weren't going to be accidently run into. We would stay again, but the glass was a major concern so it's something to consider if one has small children. Overall it was great and we would recommend 100%. The owners are right next door so if anything went wrong, they could be there.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Relaxing

Great location.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018
Archival

10/10 Excellent

26 days

Enjoyed the comfort of the home. My mom couldn't enjoy much due to so many stairs but that was great for the younger bunch. Within walking distance to several spots we enjoyed. Since we had family close by we were able to enjoy alot of time together on the deck & enjoyed the great weather. The owners made sure we had everything we needed. I appreciated their efforts to make our stay an enjoyable one. Thanks for all their understanding with our circumstances.
Stayed 25 nights in Jul 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Immaculate!

Best place on the lake!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 19 July 2023
Thanks for the great review! See you next year!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Quite Comfortable

This house lacks nothing. We rented a pontoon and they quickly accommodated the pier space and bumpers. There were about 35 of my family members down the street at another resort. It was a nice walk, boat ride, car ride over to visit. The whole week was wonderful being with my family and my new granddaughter. The deck gets plenty of sun, and with the beach a few steps away, take a nice swim out to the raft. I will be back. The owners are just really good people. All the best.
Response from VrboOwner on 19 July 2023
Thank you for the good review. Glad to hear everything was to your satisfaction.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Fantastic!!!

Property was everything promised and more. The home is very well maintained and very updated. Wonderful view of 2 lakes and huge deck with lots of sun. Nice beach area and swim platform for swimming. Location is great as it is right across the street from a restaruant and ice cream shop. Owners were great. We are already booking our stay for next year. Strongly recommend!!!!
Response from VrboOwner on 19 July 2023
Thanks for the great review. I am glad you had a wonderful time. See you next year.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

2015 Vacation

Just got back from spending a week at this cottage. It was a perfect place for my husband and I and my daughter, her husband and their two young children. I picked this cottage as I wanted a location on a beach so that my older grandson could walk into the water and the cottage was close enough whereby we could easily check on the younger grandchild when he was sleeping. The owners, Chris and Terry, were great landlords and the cottage was clean and well maintained. The cottage was equipped with everything you needed to make your stay pleasant and we got to enjoy plenty of time in the sun on the beach.
Response from VrboOwner on 19 July 2023
Thank you for the kind review. It pleases us to know that we have met your expectations of our home. You are very pleasant family and we hope to see you again soon.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Summer Vacation

Wonderful time on our vacation at a different place then we normally stay. Had a great time being on Big Crooked with the sight of Round Lake. Wonderful accomodations with a professional way in handling our reservations. Kids loved the cottage and location. Looking forward to going again next summer!
Response from VrboOwner on 19 July 2023
Thanks for the positive review. We are very pleased to know that your family had a good time. That is what vacations are all about. Hope to see you next year.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

An amazing place with unbelievable views and service!!!!

My family and I recently rented this house for a week and it was awesome! The view from the deck is spectacular (can view 2 lakes while sitting on the deck - big crooked and round lake(s). The photos do not do this rental justice....the house is clean, well maintained and the owners, Chris and Terry, are amazing! My kids were calling Terry...."uncle Terry" by the end of the trip. Terry was around throughout the week due to construction on their property next door and couldn't have been more accommodating and friendly. We swam and fished all week (sandy beach w/ pier and floating dock....kids swam & played in well-maintained sandy beach all week), rented a pontoon for a day (very inexpensive - delivered and pick-up on the lake), picked strawberries, miniature golfed, walked to Driftwood (ice cream parlor across the street) several times throughout the week and walked to an awesome restaurant (pizza) about 2 blocks away! However, the kitchen has all modern amenities and there is no need to leave the property. We have already decided to return next summer....kids are already asking "how long until we go back to Michigan".
Response from VrboOwner on 19 July 2023
Thank you for the impressive review! We take great pride in sharing our home and accomodating our visitors. Vacations are for enjoyment, relaxation and making memories with your family, and it sounds like you covered it all. Thank you for choosing our home and hope to see you next year. Chris & Terry
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Outstanding, by far the best family vacation ever

Traveling from Florida to these beautiful lakes in the July was absolutely one of the most relaxing vacation our family has had. We even brought our own TiKi torches. Our son age 7, made friends quickly, enjoyed the fresh water lake and sand. The home was immaculate and fortunate for me, my husband had every possible grilling tool needed. Plenty of shade when hot, and lots of sun and fun.
Response from VrboOwner on 19 July 2023
Thank you for the outstanding review. My family and I are happy to know that you relaxed and enjoyed yourselves at our home. Hope to see you next year.
Archival

8/10 Good

Great spot on Big Crooked

The owners were pleasant to work with and the place was very clean. The deck has nice view of Round lake and Big Crooked. The property has a nice beach which is a nice depth, if it were a rainy summer you'd probably have beach still. We went in August, beach is sunny until about 12-1 then shaded until 5-6. It was cool when we went but that would be nice if it were a hot week. Right across from Driftwood, which we took advantage of each night. You do share a dock with the owners, if you bring a boat there won't be much beach left. We didn't so it was not an issue.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Mark and Kathy

We came from California to vacation with family in the area and had a wonderful stay. Our kids said it was their favorite vacation ever! The house is very convenient to everything, was very clean, had a great beach and deck, fully stocked kitchen and friendly owners. We would definitely stay here again!
Response from VrboOwner on 19 July 2023
We very much enjoyed hearing that eveyone had a good time! That's what vacations are all about, having fun! Hope to see you next year.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Relaxing by the lake

nddaughters jump off the raft. They liked feeding the ducks that came swimming around. We had a grand time. We would go back again. My special needs daughter had a great time too.
Response from VrboOwner on 19 July 2023
Thank you for your pleasant review. Our goal is to make your stay enjoyable and relaxing. Hope to see you next year.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Great family getaway

My family enjoyed a lovely week at the lake in this wonderful house, which was very clean and had just about everything we needed. The kids enjoyed swimming in the lake, playing in the sand, fishing from the pier (we caught five fish!), and going to the nearby ice cream shop. We also enjoyed family meals on the spacious deck. The property owners were gracious and provided us with tips on what to do and see in the area. In fact, one day when it rained, we took the kids to the children's museum in St. Joe's, just a short drive away. They loved it! We also enjoyed getting smoothies at Stephie's Cafe on M-152. We would definitely consider staying at this house next summer!
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10/10 Excellent

Arizona Traveler

We had a delightful 4th of July week at this cottage.. It was clean, well stocked with towels, sheets, chairs, umbrellas, even a paddleboat for the lake. Two great views of Round and Big Crooked lakes gave us beautiful sunsets and cool mornings to enjoy our coffee on the expansive deck. The lake is only steps away from the deck, it was great to be right on the water. The lake was cool and clean and refreshing. My son caught a 13 inch smallmouth bass right off the swimming platform. The owners were very friendly and fair to deal with. I love going a couple of miles down the road to buy fresh corn on the cob, zuchini, tomatoes etc. from farm stands. I'd definitely go back again.
Response from VrboOwner on 19 July 2023
Thank you for your awesome review. I am so happy you and your family had a nice time. Our goal was accomplished. I especially liked the plug for fishing. You and your family were very warm and pleasant. You are welcome to come back anytime. Thank you for the cherries, they were delicious.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

great family getaway!

This cottage is a little gem! We had a wonderful stay. It was clean and well maintained with great beach access and fabulous views of Big Crooked and Round lakes. The owners were very friendly and helpful. The kitchen was well equipped and the living room was cozy. The bedrooms were a decent size and the beds were comfortable. The big deck was a great place to hang out and enjoy our meals. Our two young sons had a blast in the lake, which has a nice sandy bottom and a big stretch of shallow water before dropping off. I highly recommend this rental cottage - I know we will be back next summer!
Response from VrboOwner on 19 July 2023
Thanks for the grand review! It pleases me and my family to know that you and yours had a good time. Family vacations are a great way of making lasting memories. Hope to see you next year.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

An amazing view and great place

My family and I recently rented this house for a week and it was amazing. The lake is beautiful and the view is spectacular. I cannot stress enough what a great time we had while at this house. The photos do not do it justice, the house was clean and in great shape and owners are warm and inviting. You would be hard pressed to find a better place to rent for a get away to the sister lakes area
Response from VrboOwner on 19 July 2023
Thanks for the fabulous review! We are so glad you had a great time. We try our best to make things pleasantly accomodating. Hope to see you next year.
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