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Sister Lake Cottages - Unit 2
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Reviews
8.0 out of 10
Very good
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 446.5 sq m
Popular amenities
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)
Bedroom 1
1 Double Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Double Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Garden
About this property
Sister Lake Cottages - Unit 2
Summary:
Sister Lake Cottages - Unit 2
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 2. 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 2 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)
Sister Lake Cottages - Unit 2
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 2. 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 2 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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Amenities
Kitchen
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Lake view
Barbecue
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
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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
This property accepts cash
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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
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
About the area
Dowagiac
Located in Dowagiac, this cabin is near the beach. Sarett Nature Center and Riley-Shurte Woods Nature Sanctuary reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include 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.

Dowagiac, MI
What's nearby
- Magician Lake - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
- Danneffel Lake - 8 min drive - 6.7 km
- Brown Lake - 11 min drive - 10.3 km
- Lake Michigan College - 14 min drive - 21.3 km
- Surfari Joe's Indoor Wilderness Water Park - 15 min drive - 20.4 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- TJ's Sports Bar & Grill - 8 min drive
- Wright Place - 16 min walk
- BT's Pub - 6 min drive
- Lutz's - 10 min drive
- Lakeview Inn - 3 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
8.0
Very good
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Cleanliness
7.0/10
Amenities
8.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.4/10
Check-in
8.8/10
Communication
9.4/10
Location
9.0/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
Verified
23 November 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jill C.
4 September 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Jill C.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified
8/10 Good
Jeremy J.
18 August 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Jeremy J.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified
8/10 Good
Brian N.
28 December 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Picturesque Cottage Stay
Brian N.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified
8/10 Good
Andrew
10 October 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Andrew
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Tonya j.
14 April 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved it
Tonya j.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Lisa h.
24 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved it!
Lisa h.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified
4/10 Poor
Diane S.
13 October 2025
Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Diane S.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Vaidas R.
14 February 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome place
Vaidas R.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022
Verified
8/10 Good
Renee M.
13 September 2025
Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy
Renee M.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
jillene o.
23 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy Cottage
jillene o.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Mark D.
10 October 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice Getaway
Mark D.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified
4/10 Poor
Deb B.
8 June 2025
Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Deb B.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified
8/10 Good
carrie l.
2 August 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location is perfect for a short "lake" experience
carrie l.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Brenda S.
9 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cottage 2 - wedding weekend
Brenda S.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified
8/10 Good
Ruth B.
30 May 2022
Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just a couple things
Ruth B.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Verified
4/10 Poor
Daniel
23 April 2022
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication
Daniel
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022
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2/10 Terrible
Kellie S.
9 April 2022
Liked: Location
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HOUSE RULES
Updated 2020
By booking you agree that you have read and agree to comply with these rules. Failure could result in loss of your deposit and/or being asked to leave the property:
*Keep your stay discrete, you are our guests. Please respect the privacy of our neighbors.
1) Absolutely NO smoking, partying, or use of recreational or non-prescription drugs ANYWHERE on the property premises (up to $300 Cleaning & Deodorizing Fee if smoke or any illegal drug usage is detected in the unit)
2) No Pets or Animals
3) Please remove your shoes upon entering the house
4) No Parties or Events!!
5) Check-in is anytime after 4:00 PM and check-out is by 11:00 AM unless stated otherwise. A Mandatory $50 fee for unauthorized “Overstay”. If “Overstay” exceeds two hours past checkout, guest is responsible for the Daily Base Rate (without discounts) & does not award you possession of the property for the day of “Overstay”. If guest wants to extend their stay (based upon availability), a new official booking will need to be made. If “Overstay” causes a future reservation to be refunded, guest is responsible for the full cost of reimbursement.
6) Quiet hours observed 9:00 PM to 7:00 AM Sunday-Thursday; 10:30 PM to 7:00 AM Friday & Saturday.
7) Minimum age of 25 to book
8) Host bears no responsibilities for any accident, injuries, or illness that you may sustain during your stay.
9) Please keep all food and drinks in kitchen or dining areas (not near beds or furniture).
10) No parking on the street. Driveway parking only.
11) If the place is extra dirty, beyond the normal reasonable mess, beyond what a courteous guest would leave the home, there’s an extra $140 fee, to cover extra costs for cleaning. This includes if the walls are dirty, if the guests leave pots and pans in the kitchen sink, if the floor is stained etc.
12) If you have any undeclared guest (above what you booked for), there will be an additional charge of $100 per day booked per undeclared guest.
13) Only the person that made the reservation can check-in. You must have a valid working phone number before you book. If we try to contact you before check-in and are unable to, we can cancel the reservation without granting any refund.
14) For safety, security, & insurance purposes only Registered Guests are allowed onsite. All guests over 18 must be included in the Itinerary with a verified ID & photo. We reserve the right to ask for all guest names and ages for safety, insurance, and security purposes. Also guests must supply number of vehicles along with make, model, & license plate of the vehicles.
15) Local area guests must send a request prior to booking stating nature of visit.
16) Please report any stains immediately, we have a carpet cleaner (failure to may result in up to $250 fee Commercial cleaning).
*If any portion of the House Rules are violated, it is grounds for immediate termination of the reservation without a refund. Violation of the Rules will also lead to immediate removal from the property otherwise guests will be considered trespassing.
If you have a complaint about any aspect of the property or of the hosts or host’s personnel, and you tell us or your booking channel about it, you’re authorizing us to get into the property to fix the issue, to solve the problem, or to repair the home or clean it to the standards that you require. We do not need extra authorization to enter the property if there’s something you deem unsuitable, that needs remedy.
Please treat our place respectfully, this is what the Airbnb community is all about. You are a guest in our home. We want you to make yourself comfortable and feel at home. Please take care of our things and notify us before leaving if something breaks. We really appreciate honesty. Accidents do happen, thus if you make a mess or spill please clean up after yourselves. Enjoy your stay!
Check Out:
1) Please leave the property as you found it.
2) Please make sure all dishes have been put in dishwasher and begin wash cycle
3) Please take all trash out to dumpsters which should be empty if trash was taken out the night prior to trash day. If there are no dumpsters present, please leave trash for pick-up.
4) Please hang dirty towels and no need to make beds as they will be stripped shortly upon leaving. All bedding must stay in room originally found.
5) Please make sure all TV remotes are returned to the basket, on the coffee table, or side table’s near the TV.
6) Please be kind to our Earth by turning off lights and closing all windows, sliding doors and blinds.
7) Please leave the property as you found it and leave furniture in its place.
8) Please set the heat to a high of 65 degrees and the air to a low of 75 degrees.
9) Please leave us a review! We hope it was a 5 star experience!
Updated 2020
By booking you agree that you have read and agree to comply with these rules. Failure could result in loss of your deposit and/or being asked to leave the property:
*Keep your stay discrete, you are our guests. Please respect the privacy of our neighbors.
1) Absolutely NO smoking, partying, or use of recreational or non-prescription drugs ANYWHERE on the property premises (up to $300 Cleaning & Deodorizing Fee if smoke or any illegal drug usage is detected in the unit)
2) No Pets or Animals
3) Please remove your shoes upon entering the house
4) No Parties or Events!!
5) Check-in is anytime after 4:00 PM and check-out is by 11:00 AM unless stated otherwise. A Mandatory $50 fee for unauthorized “Overstay”. If “Overstay” exceeds two hours past checkout, guest is responsible for the Daily Base Rate (without discounts) & does not award you possession of the property for the day of “Overstay”. If guest wants to extend their stay (based upon availability), a new official booking will need to be made. If “Overstay” causes a future reservation to be refunded, guest is responsible for the full cost of reimbursement.
6) Quiet hours observed 9:00 PM to 7:00 AM Sunday-Thursday; 10:30 PM to 7:00 AM Friday & Saturday.
7) Minimum age of 25 to book
8) Host bears no responsibilities for any accident, injuries, or illness that you may sustain during your stay.
9) Please keep all food and drinks in kitchen or dining areas (not near beds or furniture).
10) No parking on the street. Driveway parking only.
11) If the place is extra dirty, beyond the normal reasonable mess, beyond what a courteous guest would leave the home, there’s an extra $140 fee, to cover extra costs for cleaning. This includes if the walls are dirty, if the guests leave pots and pans in the kitchen sink, if the floor is stained etc.
12) If you have any undeclared guest (above what you booked for), there will be an additional charge of $100 per day booked per undeclared guest.
13) Only the person that made the reservation can check-in. You must have a valid working phone number before you book. If we try to contact you before check-in and are unable to, we can cancel the reservation without granting any refund.
14) For safety, security, & insurance purposes only Registered Guests are allowed onsite. All guests over 18 must be included in the Itinerary with a verified ID & photo. We reserve the right to ask for all guest names and ages for safety, insurance, and security purposes. Also guests must supply number of vehicles along with make, model, & license plate of the vehicles.
15) Local area guests must send a request prior to booking stating nature of visit.
16) Please report any stains immediately, we have a carpet cleaner (failure to may result in up to $250 fee Commercial cleaning).
*If any portion of the House Rules are violated, it is grounds for immediate termination of the reservation without a refund. Violation of the Rules will also lead to immediate removal from the property otherwise guests will be considered trespassing.
If you have a complaint about any aspect of the property or of the hosts or host’s personnel, and you tell us or your booking channel about it, you’re authorizing us to get into the property to fix the issue, to solve the problem, or to repair the home or clean it to the standards that you require. We do not need extra authorization to enter the property if there’s something you deem unsuitable, that needs remedy.
Please treat our place respectfully, this is what the Airbnb community is all about. You are a guest in our home. We want you to make yourself comfortable and feel at home. Please take care of our things and notify us before leaving if something breaks. We really appreciate honesty. Accidents do happen, thus if you make a mess or spill please clean up after yourselves. Enjoy your stay!
Check Out:
1) Please leave the property as you found it.
2) Please make sure all dishes have been put in dishwasher and begin wash cycle
3) Please take all trash out to dumpsters which should be empty if trash was taken out the night prior to trash day. If there are no dumpsters present, please leave trash for pick-up.
4) Please hang dirty towels and no need to make beds as they will be stripped shortly upon leaving. All bedding must stay in room originally found.
5) Please make sure all TV remotes are returned to the basket, on the coffee table, or side table’s near the TV.
6) Please be kind to our Earth by turning off lights and closing all windows, sliding doors and blinds.
7) Please leave the property as you found it and leave furniture in its place.
8) Please set the heat to a high of 65 degrees and the air to a low of 75 degrees.
9) Please leave us a review! We hope it was a 5 star experience!
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