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Frog Hollow at Viewpoint Beach on Magician Lake, Sister Lakes, MI 49047

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Exterior
Exterior
Terrace/patio
Bonfire facing the channel in the back yard of the cottage
Deck with swing & outside seating

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 12167.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Laundry
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Dowagiac, MI
  • Magician Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Dowagiac Four Winds Casino
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Surfari Joe's Indoor Wilderness Water Park
    ‪27 min drive‬
  • South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.)
    ‪63 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds and 2 Double Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Frog Hollow at Viewpoint Beach on Magician Lake, Sister Lakes, MI 49047

Beautiful New England style salt box cottage located on Magician Lake in Sister Lakes, Michigan. The property is located at the mouth of Polk Channel, a mile-long waterway excavated in the 1950's, running from Magician Lake through Viewpoint Beach...surrounded by pines and hardwoods that have been growing for a century or more. The cottage is perfect for a family vacation, or couples trying to get away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. A great week-end get-a-way for a large group...sleeps 12. Pitch your tent! Fish off the dock. Swim and boat at our lakefront lot nearby. Rent a boat on-sight and dock it at your cottage. Fire pit and BB-Q.
Air Conditioned.
Two-night minimum. **No High School Graduation Parties!**
Experience a real American summer!

Property manager

Hilda Reiter
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Air conditioning
Laundry
Outdoor space
Parking available
Beach view

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House Rules

Check in after 5:30 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 1:30 PM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Pillows provided...Bed linens, towels, paper goods, charcoal NOT provided. Contact the owner for mattress sizes.
Boat rentals available: kayaks, canoes, pontoon boats, paddleboards...contact owner for availability.

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
Parties and events are allowed on site
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Dowagiac

Located in Sister Lakes, this holiday home is in the city centre and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Riley-Shurte Woods Nature Sanctuary and Magician Lake, while Dowagiac Area History Museum and Beckwith Theatre are cultural highlights. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Dowagiac, MI

What's nearby

  • Magician Lake - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Round Lake - 8 min drive - 7.1 km
  • Dowagiac Four Winds Casino - 24 min drive - 24.3 km
  • Surfari Joe's Indoor Wilderness Water Park - 27 min drive - 27.8 km
  • Silver Beach - 35 min drive - 40.4 km

Getting around

  • Dowagiac Station - 16 min drive
  • South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Oak and Ash BBQ - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Indian Lake Pub - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Frog Hollow at Viewpoint Beach on Magician Lake, Sister Lakes, MI 49047 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Frog Hollow at Viewpoint Beach on Magician Lake, Sister Lakes, MI 49047?

Check-in begins at 5:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Frog Hollow at Viewpoint Beach on Magician Lake, Sister Lakes, MI 49047?

Checkout is at 1:30 PM.

Where is Frog Hollow at Viewpoint Beach on Magician Lake, Sister Lakes, MI 49047 located?

Located in the heart of Sister Lakes, this holiday home is steps from Magician Lake and within 9 mi (15 km) of Round Lake and Brown Lake. Danneffel Lake and Pine Lake are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 57 out of 82 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 82 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 82 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 82 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 82 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brendan J.

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

Great Lakehouse and great stay!

We had a great stay at Frog Hollow. The owner was very responsive and the check-in and check-out processes were simple. We love Sister Lakes and had a wonderful and relaxing weekend
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mitchell W.

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

Great place

Nice little house on the river. No complaints.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alaina B.

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

Annual fishing trip

Great location
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Perfect for a weekend group getaway! Would recommend and stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bill H.

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

Nice place

Nice setting, plenty of parking and great access to the lake.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Cristella T.

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

Awesome family weekend!

We had a great time staying at Frog hollow! The property was beautiful everything we were looking for for a family getaway! We hope to visit again soon!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew K.

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

Nice spot for a guys' weekend

We had a pleasant stay. Enough beds for everyone, and we enjoyed grilling and eating at the picnic table. The bathroom is downstairs and the bedrooms are upstairs, which was a little inconvenient.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Patrick D.

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

Beautiful property

Had a great stay. Beautiful location. They have way more cooking gear, pretty much everything you'd need.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maggie B., Indianapolis

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

Solid spot

Really enjoyed our spot. There’s a great sand bar nearby too.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Alison B.

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

Beautiful!

This has been such a comfortable, fun place for my family and I to stay at. Would definitely come back again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Judith S.

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

Relaxing

very relaxing watching deer, geese, beavers, and the turtles. This location had a view of canal, but they assign a lake front location for swimming.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin P.

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

Best rental experience I’ve had

Great location, great home. Highly recommended

10/10 Excellent

Charles G.

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

Fun getaway

Had a nice weekend with some buddies. House has just what you’d need and isn’t far from good restaurants and golf courses.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

lara p.

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

Family week

Cottage was perfect accommodation for overflow of family. They so enjoyed the bonfire every evening
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

kevin r.

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

Weekend getaway

Fun weekend on lake. Older cabin. Bunk beds for kids. Firepit for adults.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kerry Z.

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

4th of July Fun

Air conditioning is terrific. Love the screened in porch!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ryan D.

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

Weekend Getaway on Magician Lake

We had an amazing weekend at Frog Hollow on Magician lake and would go back in a heartbeat! Cynthia was great to deal with and helped out any questions. The house had everything we needed and the pictures don't do it justice! Definitely would come back for another weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Anthony M.

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

Great Memories

We had our annual guys weekend here. It was everything we could have wanted. It was great that there were beds for everyone. That's not always the case. Thank you for your hospitality.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adreana G.

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

Peaceful privacy

Peaceful getaway. Very private. Great fishing spot. Only downfall was some basic essentials could of been left. Overall very pleased with everything!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Lake getaway

We had a great experience! The pictures are exactly accurate of where you’ll be staying. Cabin was not fancy but clean and had everything that we needed and lots of areas for sleeping! Air-conditioning worked great. We loved our little spot on the Canal and we were very close to magicians lake. We brought our boat and had a wonderful vacation. Thank you for making it such a comfortable stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Gloria P.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family time

Great location, able to host an event but house needs deep cleaning. Had no sheets on the beds and yard was littered with geese poo. Rented pontoon and kayaks: hand trouble starting the pontoon but Heather was very helpful, pontoon was dirty when we got it.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

4/10 Poor

Christine M.

Not worth the money

The only reason I gave this rental two stars is because the owner seems nice. The place itself is one of the worst places I have ever stayed in. It is old, dirty, and has almost NO amenities. We had to bring our own sheets and towels, but the bathroom was so disgusting that we couldn't bring ourselves to use the shower. The kitchen didn't even have dish soap or any towels or rags. We didn't use any pans or plates seeing that there was nothing to clean them with and this property asks you completely clean up after yourself. I have a physical handicap and could not get upstairs to where the bedrooms were. There was an oddly built staircase that narrows as it goes up and had no hand rail at the top. The rental is void of all decor and personality. The door you walk in hits a light fixture on the ceiling. There were other strange layout issues, but I think I have listed enough. I can hardly believe how much we paid to stay here...we would've been better off at a cheap hotel.

10/10 Excellent

Shea K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly M.

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

Cozy cabin

Cabin was very cozy and perfect for what we were looking for, a family fishing trip. My kids love to fish and it keeps them off there phone. Fishing was decent. We rented the pontoon boat and used it a lot. It was also nice fishing in the canal. My son caught a 17 large mouth off the dock.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alaina B.

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

Michigan 2022

Always have a great time
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

About the host

Hosted by Hilda Reiter

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The Polk family has owned this piece of paradise since 1910. Grandfather Polk began Viewpoint Beach Resort in 1911 with the construction of "Cottage # 1," still in use. Following generations have maintained and improved the properties over the years; Magician Lake is a large, pristine lake with a full range of watersports and activities.
Join us to experience a "Real American Summer!"

Why they chose this property

This property is located in a secluded area with a large yard for recreation and get-togethers. Plenty of parking.

What makes this property unique

Unique benefits of this property, and the two nearby rentals (Turtle Cove and Herons Nest) offer a quiet get-away where one can rest or entertain guests in a secluded space. The yard is large with an extended boat dock on Polk Channel. The channel provides access to Magician Lake at both ends of the mile-long waterway, which is scenic, serene, surrounded by forest and is accessible by boats of all kinds.
Parking on the grounds is ample. Growing up on this beautiful, untouched piece of Nature was an unforgettable experience. Visitors can ride bikes, walk in the woods, swim, float on the lake with a cooling beverage and listen to the night creatures "sing" at night.


We also offer Boat Rentals:

Day 1: $330 + 6% tax ($20) = $350
Day 2: $640 + 6% tax ($39) = $679
Day 3: $865 + 6% tax ($52) = $917
Day 4: $1,075 + 6% tax ($65) = $1,140
Day 5: $,225 + 6% tax ($74) = $1,299
Day 6 $1,425 + 6% tax ($86) = $1,511
7 days / week: $1.720 + 6% Tax ($104) = $1,824

Pontoon boats must be reserved prior to
cottage check-in. Request a Reservation on this
website: You will be notified if a pontoon is
available for rent for your selected dates.
Pontoon fees must be paid for in cash or check
at the time of delivery to your cottage.

We have a limited variety of small boats available for rent also:
kayak: $40/day + 6% tax ($2.40) = $42.40
Paddle Board: $40/day + 6% tax ($2.40) = $42.40
Canoe: $40/day + 6% tax ($2.40) = $42.40
Paddle Boat: $45/day + 6% tax ($2.70) = $47.70Boat Rental Rates 2023

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