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Turtle Cove at Viewpoint Beach on Magician Lake, Sister Lakes, MI 49047

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Exterior
Campfire facing the channel in the back yard
Outdoor dining
Exterior
Dining

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 9

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Sister Lakes, MI
  • Place, Magician Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Notre Dame
    ‪49 min drive‬
  • Place, Notre Dame Stadium
    ‪52 min drive‬
  • Airport, South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.)
    ‪49 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

4 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Turtle Cove at Viewpoint Beach on Magician Lake, Sister Lakes, MI 49047

Quaint lake cottage located on a channel connecting to 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. If in the area, please contact for a tour. Fish off the dock, swim and boat on the lake. Wi-Fi available. Air Conditioned.
The property is perfect for an autumn get-a-way. Enjoy a campfire on a cool fall evening, kayak the mile-long Polk channel, walk through the woods to view the colorful fall leaves, participate in the many wine-tasting activities sponsored by local wineries, shop in quaint, but bustling, Dowagiac, attend a University of Notre Dame football game in South Bend, IN, carve a jack-lantern from a pumpkin provided by Viewpoint Beach Resort management! The cottage is heated; you will be warm and cozy on a cold night after a busy, fun fall day in the country.
We have three cottages next to each other... Frog Hollow, Turtle Cove and Herons Nest...perfect for a group retreat, a reunion or a get-a-way with a group of friends!
Sleeps 8. Three-night minimum. ** NO High School Graduation parties!**
Experience a real American summer and autumn in the country!

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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

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

About the area

Dowagiac

Located in Sister Lakes, this holiday home is in the city centre and on the beach. 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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Sister Lakes, MI

What's nearby

  • Magician Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Silver Beach - 28 min drive - 40.4 km
  • University of Notre Dame - 49 min drive - 63.3 km
  • Four Winds Casino South Bend - 52 min drive - 96.4 km
  • Notre Dame Stadium - 52 min drive - 63.6 km

Getting around

  • Dowagiac Station - 15 min drive
  • South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Oak+Ash - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

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

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Turtle Cove at Viewpoint Beach on Magician Lake, Sister Lakes, MI 49047?

As of 3 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Turtle Cove at Viewpoint Beach on Magician Lake, Sister Lakes, MI 49047 on 4 April 2026 start from NZ$447, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Turtle Cove at Viewpoint Beach on Magician Lake, Sister Lakes, MI 49047?

On-site parking is available at the property.

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

Check-in begins at 5:30 PM.

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

Checkout is at 1:30 PM.

Where is Turtle Cove at Viewpoint Beach on Magician Lake, Sister Lakes, MI 49047 located?

Located in Sister Lakes, this beachfront holiday home is in the city centre, 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

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 68 out of 89 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 89 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 89 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 89 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 89 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Sara U.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Was super easy to book and communicate! Was the perfect place to stay with all the kiddos and adults.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sharon I.

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

Great quiet hideaway

Always a nice place to stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert R.

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

Highly Recommend Turtle Cove!!!

Everything was amazing. Couldn't ask for a better experience. Wildlife was everywhere. Great fishing right in the backyard. Just the escape we needed. Thank you for a perfect stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 June 2025
Thank you for the review! I am so happy you enjoyed your stay.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

virginia s.

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

Wonderful vacation

Best place to stay for a week of family fun will be back
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jess F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful area, communicative and accommodating hosts, lovely spacious clean house and comfortable beds. Everything we needed in the kitchen was available so we were able to relax and have nice meals together. There is boat access about a mile up the road and a dock in the backyard on the channel to park the boat. There were pontoon boats available for rent so we were able to take a group of family members out onto the lake for fishing, swimming, and a relaxing ride. This was our second Labor Day weekend staying here and it was just as lovely as the first year!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

john r.

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

Turtle Cove

The cabin was very clean. 1 queen bed 6 twin beds. I felt it was a good value. Nice back deck. Nice appliances and kitchen. It is on a small creek leading to the lake. Which is very close.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Very Pleasant Location

We have been staying here for the past two girl trips. Love the location and the lake. Owner is really nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 21 March 2020
We enjoy having you here! Enjoy the rest of the summer! Regards, Cynthia
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael C.

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

Loved our stay!

We had such a great time at the Sister's Lakes! Property was as advertised. Owner was prompt with an queries.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen C.

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

Great time, as always!

This was our 3rd year staying at Turtle Cove and we plan to be back for a 4th year! Hilda is a wonderful host!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

steve t.

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

Conveniently

Very convenient and great locati
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

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

Great time on the lake

The cottage was perfect for our group of 6 and we enjoyed the amenities of the yard when not out on the lake. Hoping to be back next year!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine M.

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

Very peaceful getaway

The owner was very nice and came through for us right away when we had a question.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 21 March 2020
Thank you for your kind words. Thank you for your business! We hope to see you again next year! Regards, Cynthia
Verified

8/10 Good

Denise M.

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

Perfect long weekend

The property is well equipped and on a quiet street. Check in was easy as well as checkout. Plenty of seating and comfy beds. Perfect for families with big kids or small.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrea H.

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

Great family stay!

The manager was so easy to communicate with, and came out several times when we had questions. Went above and beyond. Loved fishing out on the back deck and the lake was clean and great for swimming.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jes F.

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

Peaceful long weekend

Our family had such a nice time here! Close enough to Dowagiac to be convenient, but out ebough to be perfectly peaceful. The lake and channel were great, the hosts accommodating, and the house we clean and spacious. I would definitely book here again! We had a good time just lpumging outside, fishing off the dock, and taking our little boat out.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Miroslawa B.

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

Nice weekend getaway

Always enjoy spending time on Magician Lake. It's beautiful and never over crowded. We always rent the pontoon boat to go on sandbar or fishing. Love to sit by the bonfire at night.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

RJ and Allison P.

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

We love Turtle Cove!

We had a wonderful stay at Turtle Cove and on Magician lake! The house was perfect for our two families. Hilda was lovely and accommodating as always! The property is beautiful and we have so much fun hanging out in the yard and on the lake. We always enjoy our stay here! We will be back next year!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Alaina B.

Great Time

Very clean home. Cynthia is very nice and helpful. Our family loved this place. The fishing is great and the lake was beautiful!! Will definitely go back.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 21 March 2020
Thank you for your kind words! Reserve soon for next summer! Regards, Cynthia
Verified

8/10 Good

marge e.

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

Great Time

Fun
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aaron M.

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

Another Stellar Weekend

Repeat customer of Hilda given how well these properties are run. She is the best -- very responsive and always on top of any issues we may have had. I highly recommend the two properties we stayed in.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachel M.

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

Return to Turtle Cove at Magician Lake

We had a wonderful time on our return trip!! Our boys had a great time fishing, swimming. and boating on the pontoon on Lake Magician! The cabin felt like our home away from home! Thank you Cynthia and Franz!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 18 August 2021
Thank you for your kind words. We hope to see you again next summer Warm regards, Cynthia
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kasey J.

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

Labor Day Get-A-Way

Good location on the channel with boat dock. I liked having the pontoon delivered there for us. Hostess knew we were getting in late and turned the lights on for us which was very welcoming. I woukd stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachel M.

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

Our "Happy Place!"

Our 4th year staying at Turtle Cove. We are happy that we were able to find such a wonderful cottage! I know we will be back! Hilda was wonderful and very prompt in answering any questions we had. Thanks so much!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn s.

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

Kyle's Wedding

Nice to watch the lake "wake up" in the morning.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer R.

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

Family 4th of July

House was perfect for our family 4th holiday. The channel was fun to explore with our kayaks. The backyard and deck were wonderful for relaxing. And having access to the lake was a nice bonus. Wonderful and relaxing views. Owners were very responsive. Everything we hoped for and more!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Hilda Reiter

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This property has been in the family since 1910. The land was originally used as a grain farm but after its purchase by Edmund R. Polk and his wife Agnes, with their five children, developed the land into a summer resort called Viewpoint Beach Resort.

Why they chose this property

This property has a wide appeal for those who seek a real American summer experience. Swimming, sunbathing, boating and family bonfires help to make a memorable time at the lake. Area attractions and shopping in Dowagiac, Niles and St. Joseph add to the family fun!

What makes this property unique

Turtle Cove has a wide-open kitchen/living area that is conducive to family gatherings. The pier on the channel provides mooring for your boat or a rental boat. Tha natural beauty of the land and water, plus the spaciousness of the yard, make it a perfect get-a-way.
Because 3 cottages are adjacent to one another (Frog Hollow, Turtle Cove and Herons Nest), the setting is perfect for family reunions, wedding parties and large gatherings of friends. Plenty of parking for vehicles available.
Parking is plentiful.

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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