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Sister Lake Cottages - Unit 6

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Exterior
Living area
Interior
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Internet access
  • Barbecue

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Office
Garden

About this property

Sister Lake Cottages - Unit 6

Summary:

Sister Lake Cottages - Unit 6



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 6. 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 6 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 4 comfortably. 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.



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.



Kayaks and Canoes can be rented. Message or call guest services to pay for these amenities in advance.

(3) single kayaks - $15 per day

(2) Canoe $30 per day

(2) Paddle Board - $20 per day



Kayaks and canoes should be placed back on the metal rack near the 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).



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.

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 there are cameras monitoring the outside of the cottages and parking area. There are three cameras on the front of cottage three, one camera on the back of cottage three, and one camera on the front of cottage 6.



The Neighborhood:

ACTIVITIES around the area: (with driving distance)

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. Love Creek Nature Center – (13.6 miles)

13. Riverfront Park – (18.9 miles)

14. 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)

13. Walmart Supercenter – (12.9 miles)

14. Lakeland Hospital Watervliet – (10.7 miles)

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About the area

Dowagiac

Located in Sister Lakes, this cabin is on the waterfront. Karma Vista Vineyards and Winery and Contessa Wine Cellars are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Surfari Joe's Indoor Wilderness Water Park and Howard Performing Arts Center. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as fishing.
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Dowagiac, MI

What's nearby

  • Magician Lake - 5 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Danneffel Lake - 8 min drive - 7.1 km
  • Brown Lake - 9 min drive - 10.3 km
  • Round Lake - 10 min drive - 15.6 km
  • Pine Lake - 10 min drive - 16.6 km

Getting around

  • Dowagiac Station - 20 min drive
  • South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wright Place - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪BT's Pub - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪TJ's Sports Bar & Grill - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Lutz's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Lakeview Inn - ‬3 min drive

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 28 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jorie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful stay at Sister Lakes cottages! We loved the cottage, the lakes, and nightly bon fires! We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 14 September 2025
Thank you for your kind words! We’re delighted you loved the cottage, the lakes, and those nightly bonfires. Can’t wait to host you again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

SherryL L.

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

Comfy and relaxing

We only stayed 1 night - we would liked to have more ti.e to explore the area.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 18 July 2025
Thanks for your visit! We’d love to have you back when you can stay longer and explore more.
Verified

8/10 Good

Lora S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute cabin, fully updated, dishes and linens provided, even pods for coffee maker. Only issues; next cabin renters blocked our parking, no lake views from cabins.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 September 2025
We appreciate your review! Happy to hear the cabin met your needs. We’ll look into improving the parking situation and thanks for bringing it to our attention.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dennis A.

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

Family visit

Second time staying in the cottages.Will be returning soon
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 27 July 2025
Thank you for being a returning guest! We look forward to your next visit.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

joanna g.

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

Short trip

It was the perfect space to stay when visiting a new town.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 12 March 2025
We appreciate your kind words! Hope to host you again soon.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Cute cottage in a lake vacation spot. Great biking in the area. Lake amenities are nice and bar scene is great.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bradley W.

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

Great little cottage

Working out of town. Place feels like home.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 25 March 2025
Thank you! So happy the cottage felt like home. Safe travels, and visit again soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachel R.

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

Quick get away

The cottage was just as described. Clean and quiet. Rental of kayaks and/or canoe is a plus. Cottage is right down the street for Dan’s Dockside bar and grill and Driftwood. Will come again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 27 July 2025
Thank you! We're so glad you enjoyed the cottage and nearby spots. We'd love to host you again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rob R.

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

Nice small cottage between several lakes

This cottage was "as advertised". Small but perfect for 2 people. While not located on the water it was within walking distance of 3 of the lakes. Also, walking distance to an ice cream shop, bar/ restaurant and a brewery. Comes with access to a dock. We also enjoyed the fire pit one night.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 23 September 2025
Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re glad the cottage met your needs and that you had a great time using the fire pit and dock. We hope to host you again in the future!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Noreen K.

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

Adorable cottage

The property in the heart of Sister Lakes was adorable. Would definitely stay again and would recommend to others.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 25 August 2024
Hello , thank you for taking the time to share your experience! We look forward to welcoming you back in the future!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey D.

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

Cute little cottage!

Great location! Could use some privacy on the glass front door. Would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 24 August 2024
Hello Lindsey, thank you for your kind review and for sharing your positive experience! We look forward to the opportunity to host you again in the future.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ray B.

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

Quick one night stay.

We have been looking for a place for week or weekend getaways. So, we tried this place out. We will definitely be back for a longer stay next time. Clean, quiet and perfect for couples and families.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 16 August 2024
Hello Ray ,Thank you for your feedback, and we’d love to have you stay with us again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

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

Wonderful

Would most definitely go back here
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 24 August 2024
Hello Jennifer, thank you for your positive review! We look forward to welcoming you back anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Breanna W.

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

Great stay

Our stay was great. Communication and attentiveness with the property manager was really good. He was very quick to address a concern. We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 31 July 2024
Hi Breanna, thank you for your feedback! We’re glad you enjoyed the place. We hope to host you again soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shawna D.

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

3rd Time Staying This Year

This place is honestly amazing! Perfect location for my needs. This was my 3rd time coming here this year (two separate cabins) and both were perfect! Roomy, cozy, quick communication with the property manager. Will for sure stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 24 August 2024
Hello Shawna, thank you for your kind review and for sharing your positive experience! We look forward to the opportunity to host you again in the future.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elise P.

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

Amazing!!

It was an absolute amazing experience for me and my fiancé. Will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 25 August 2024
Hello Elise , Thank you for your kind review! We look forward to welcoming you back in the future!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary K.

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

Fun

It was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 10 August 2024
Hello Mary, Thank you for the fantastic review! Your satisfaction is our top priority, and we’re excited to host you again soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Meg G.

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

memorial day weekend

Very clean and comfortable. walking distance to shops, restaurants. would highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 25 August 2024
Hello Meg , Thank you for your feedback! We look forward to hosting you again in the future!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary Jo Q.

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

Very nice and convenient.

Hope to stay here next year... could benefit from a more comfortable couch and a grip bar in the shower for handicapped. Otherwise, terrific! Thank you.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 16 February 2025
We appreciate your feedback! We're glad you had a great stay and will definitely consider your suggestions for future improvements. Hope to host you again next year!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erin C.

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

Clean and cozy

The cabin was super cute and very clean. Checkin was super easy. Great communication with the host. They even had a gallon of water for us in the fridge and some bottles bedside on the nightstand which was such a nice extra touch. We had some friends staying in a few of the other cabins. It’s a great place to go with friends and all be together, but still have your own private space. Loved it! Will definitely consider renting again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 12 October 2024
Hello Erin, Thank you for your lovely review! We look forward to hosting you again in the future!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Teri R.

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

100% Perfect

We were in cabin 6. It was the perfect size for the 2 of us, we loved that it was in walking distance to 3 lakes and Dockside Dan's bar. The area and set up of the cabins was super cute. I loved the set up with the shared firepit in the middle. We didn't bring wood for a fire but it would have been nice. We were there for wine tasting and there were so many options within a 30 minute drive. It was nice to sit out side for breakfast and coffee on the patio. We will be back with friends and utilize more of the cabins.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 11 February 2025
Thank you for your review! We're so glad you loved the cabin and its proximity to the lakes and Dockside Dan’s. Looking forward to hosting you and your friends next time!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kennitha

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We enjoyed the fishing but the pier is narrow. Canoes/ kayak available we didn't use. Grills nice, no stove inside only microwave and stove top. Take food to cook as stores and restaurants are far, close early, or not easy to spot for visitors. The only issue we had was we were unable to watch Tv in separate rooms because the remote controlled both TVs. It was not a big deal. Otherwise, very relaxing but two days went so fast.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a very pleasant stay. For the most part we were very happy and content with this cottage. There were a few small glitches that keeps me from giving our stay 5 stars. When we arrived the code for the door did not work. After contacting the host, we found that the battery was dead and needed to be changed. There was a person on the property and we were able to get this fixed. We had to go out and buy a few things that I felt should have been provided. There was a subtle odor in the cottage when we walked in and not sure if it was cigarette smoke. The bed was very comfortable and the furnishings were adequate. There was plenty of coffee for the Keurig and the refrigerator was nice and cold. The grounds were immaculate and well tended. We enjoyed having a picnic table and chairs on the patio to enjoy the nice weather. Internet reception was good. We did find a couple of yellowjackets in the cottage and I was concerned since I am allergic to them. We did not see any obvious nests around the building. We would definitely consider staying here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Lori F.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location
Disliked: Check-in

Great location

This property is one of several cottage rentals on one large lot. The lake access is through the lot, across a street and down a small hill, between two other lake houses. Great fishing right off the dock. I took my kayak and found a drainage tunnel to the left with access to the adjacent lake. Nice shallow water to easily see the fish.Dockside Dan's is within walking distance easily. Great view of the lake from the patio and excellent perch dinner. A little farther is the strand which looked very fun lots of outdoor activities and drinks. Also sister lakes brewing. Great food and variety of beer. Overall great stay. I would go here again, great location. Only issues were that i had a dirty floor when I arrived and did not get the access code email or text upon arrival. Had to ask the maintenance guy for the code. During my visit they were finishing renovating the last two cottages. I'm sure these were just minor inconveniences because they are so new. Also parking spaces could be addressed. And move the fire pit so people aren't parking over it.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 16 April 2023
Hi Lori, thank you for visiting! I’m glad you enjoyed the beautiful space. We have already escalated the issue to our housekeeping team to make sure this does not happen again.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Jackie C.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Cute place but strict rules and needs some work

Overall this was a cute and comfortable place to stay. But a few things. There was only one burner on the stove that worked which made cooking hard. We had to clean all the dishes before using them because they were dirty. All the surfaces were sticky, probably from too much disinfectant and dust. There aren’t enough counter spaces. Maybe adding a coffee table and another shelf in the bathroom next to the shower would be nice. There is only one small mirror in the whole place which makes getting ready for 2 people very hard. We ran out of toilet paper so we had to buy our own at the end. The air conditioner and fridge are very loud especially at night. After booking for 2 people, the manager called me and asked for more money for the 2nd person. Turns out when we spoke to the other people staying there, the company did this for everyone else as well. Not cool. Also, other people staying said they got a contract (after paying and non refundable) saying there is no drinking and smoking inside or out. I don’t remember if I got one, but there are also a lot of cameras looking out onto the fire pit. I’m sorry but there should be nothing wrong with drinking and smoking by a fire pit especially if you are responsible and respectful to the property. And you should know the rules before giving money for a non refundable purchase.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 20 September 2023
Thank you for your feedback, Jackie. This is definitely not acceptable and does not represent our standards. I apologize for this happening just wish you would have contacted us immediately so we could quickly resolve the situation on your behalf as our team reacts quickly to any guest concern. Take care!
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