Summary:
Sister Lake Cottages - Unit 1

The Space:
Welcome to Sister Lake Cottages!

Sister Lake Cottages are 7 cozy cottages located in Dowagiac, Michigan, and are perfect for water lovers! This listing is for unit 1. Big Crooked Lake and Little Crooked Lake are within 1 mile from the cottage and they are both all-sports lakes. They are nearly the same size - Little Crooked is 103 acres, Big Crooked 110 - their shape and the lay of the land leave Big Crooked with nearly twice as much shoreline.

Not only is this home conveniently located to tourist attractions but great restaurants as well. Take an evening stroll to the Sisters Lakes Brewing company of 14 microbrews produced by the owner's family or the Strand Brewery & Grill. Other dining and shopping are in Dowagiac and nearby towns. There are also public parks in the area as well as golf courses, wineries, breweries, theaters, shopping, and the Four Winds Casino in Dowagiac. The resort town of St. Joseph on Lake Michigan is only 20 minutes away. Looking for a little adventure outside of water sports. Check out the snowmobile trail that runs between Sister Lakes and Grand Rapids and a biking trail that runs between Sister Lakes and the airport in Dowagiac. The surrounding countryside is part of the Michigan fruit belt, with wineries and apple, strawberry, peach, and cherry farms with roadside stands or you-pick excursions.

The entire Sister Lake Cottage 1 is for your private use with an easy self-check-in process to accommodate various arrival times. There is a private entrance with your own access code that will function between your check-in and check-out times. Come back after a great day of exploring and enjoy access to a kitchen with a stovetop, toaster oven, microwave, refrigerator, and coffee maker as well as dishes and utensils. Sleeps 6 comfortably with a king-size bed, a sleeper sofa, and a loft over the king-size bedroom with a full-size bed. Enjoy relaxing by the waterfront or bring some kayaks or water toys and enjoy full access to the lake. Guests will find the space to be warm, comfortable, and inviting and the hosts to be responsive and diligent to provide an excellent stay for each guest. Here for a quick visit, enjoy resting in this budget-friendly option with all the needed amenities for a shorter or lengthier stay.  This cottage also features a Gigabit Fiber-Optic Internet connection.

Charcoal and a lighter for the grill are not provided, so please bring these items with you.

Kayaks and Canoes can be rented:
Single Kayak $35,
Double Kayak $45,
Canoe $50.

Message or call guest services to pay for these amenities in advance.

Kayaks and canoes should be placed back on the metal rack near lakeshore or stored behind Cottage 2. Life jackets and paddles can be picked up and returned to the laundry shed hangers (Laundry Shed door code: 1720).

Guests are free to use the laundry machines for personal use between 4PM and 10PM daily.
The laundry shed has a camera for protection of supplies.


Please Note:

The guest count you provide must be accurate as there can be additional guest fees. Notify us if you need to adjust the guest count before arrival. A fine of $25 per night will be applied for each undeclared guest.

Reminder: If a guest missed the checkout time, additional fees will be added. If more than 2 hours past checkout, we will charge for an additional day.

If you would like to use the grill during your stay please bring a fire starter and charcoal. Also please bring your own wood for the fire pit.

Please note there are cameras monitoring the outside of the units and parking area. There are three cameras on the front of unit three, one camera on the back of unit three, and one camera in the front of unit 6.

The Neighborhood:
ACTIVITIES around the area: (with driving distance from the home)
1. Round Lake Public Beach – (0.3 miles)
2. Crooked Lake – (0.1 miles)
3. Big Crooked Lake – (1 mile)
4. Little Crooked Lake – (0.6 miles)
5. Woodland Beach – (0.9 miles)
6. Ramona Roller Rink – (0.4 miles)
7. South Beach – Shoreline & pier with recreation areas (25.3 miles)
8. Notre Dame – (29.5 miles)
9. South Haven – Unspoiled beach beauty with old-fashioned charm, South Haven offers an idyllic lakeside escape and beach town (24.9 miles)
10. Van Buren State Park – Park with high dunes & woodland hiking (22.9 miles)
11. Heddon Museum – (9.7 miles)
12. Four Winds Casino Dowagiac – (12.5 miles)

RESTAURANTS/SHOPS/STORES (with driving distance from the home)
1. The Wright Place – 0.7 miles
2. The Strand Brewery – 0.3 miles
3. Dockside Dan’s Restaurant & Bar – 0.1 miles
4. Sister Lakes Brewing Company – 0.6 miles
5. Propaganda Pizza – Pizza 1.5 miles
6. Wood Fire Trattoria – Atmospheric Italian eatery with music 11.1 miles
7. Taqueria Del Rey Food Truck – Mexican 10.5 miles
8. Indian Lake Pub – American 6.7 miles
9. Mimi Sarducci’s – Pizza 11 miles
10. Saylor’s Front Street Pizzeria – Pizza 11.1miles
11. Lifestyle Nutrition – Health Food 10.9 miles
12. El Supermercado – Grocery Store 0.8 miles

Only ~25 miles from Notre Dame University and other Beaches in the area!! Please read our policies before booking.

Getting Around:
Great restaurants less than 1 mile away and multiple lakes to enjoy on a nice summer day within 0.1 – 1 mile from your stay! Only ~25 miles from Notre Dame University and other Beaches in the area!! Check out below for other enjoyable attractions and restaurants we recommend. Please read our policies before booking.