Kayak, Fish, Boat & Swim: Home Near Lakeside Park!
Lake days await in Dowagiac when you book this no-frills family home. Equipped with 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, and all the essentials, this vacation rental makes the perfect place for a weekend retreat. On warm afternoons, get the idyllic Michigan experience by walking down the road to Magician Lake for a swim or paddle, using the boat launch to set sail for a fishing excursion, or touring downtown Sister Lakes. Later, stop by a local farm stand to pick up fresh ingredients or grill your fresh catch!
-- THE PROPERTY --
Walk to Magician Lake | 3 Mi to Downtown Sister Lakes | Enclosed Porch w/ Lake Views | 2 Kayaks Provided
Bedroom 1: Queen Bed | Bedroom 2: Queen Bed | Screened Porch: Full Futon
OUTDOOR LIVING: Screened porch w/ seating, unfenced yard, outdoor dining area, gas grill, wood-burning fire pit, beach chairs, 2 kayaks (waiver required), life jackets INDOOR LIVING: Smart TVs (all bedrooms), dining table, board games, electric fireplace, cozy living room KITCHEN: Cooking basics, Keurig coffee maker, tea kettle, microwave, stove/oven, refrigerator, toaster, dishware & flatware GENERAL: Free WiFi, keyless entry, complimentary toiletries, linens & towels, central heating & air conditioning, washer & dryer, laundry detergent, hair dryer, trash bags & paper towels ACCESSIBILITY: Step-free access, single-story home FAQ: Pet fee (paid pre-trip) PARKING: Parking lot (2 vehicles), boat trailer parking available on-site
-- THE LOCATION --
LAKE DAYS: Magician Lake Access & Public Boat Launch (1 block), Magician Lake Boat Launch (0.8 miles), Round Lake Public Beach (3 miles), Doe Wah Jack’s Canoe Rentals (7 miles), Forest Beach Park (14 miles), Silver Beach County Park - Lake Michigan (20 miles), Rocky Gap Beach Park - Lake Michigan (20 miles), Runyon Pontoon Rentals (20 miles), Hagar Park/Beach (22 miles) ATTRACTIONS: Downtown Sister Lakes - restaurants, bars, breweries, mini-golf (3 miles), Heddon Museum (10 miles), Butterfly House (16 miles), Sarett Nature Center (16 miles), Silver Beach Carousel (19 miles), Notre Dame - football weekends (30 miles), Mishawaka Riverwalk (36 miles) GOLF: Indian Lake Hills Golf Course (9 miles), Elks Golf Course (11 miles), Spruce Ridge Golf Club (11 miles), Pipestone Creek Golf Course (11 miles), Paw Paw Lake Golf Club (14 miles) TRAILS: Hamilton Township Coastal Plain Marsh (8 miles), Van Buren Trail State Park (10 miles), Dowagiac Woods Nature Sanctuary (11 miles), Royalton Township Nature Trail (20 miles), McCoy Creek Trail (32 miles) AIRPORT: South Bend International Airport (43 miles), Gerald R. Ford International Airport (90 miles)
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-- POLICIES --
- No smoking - Pet friendly w/ $50 fee (+ fees & taxes) - No events, parties, or large gatherings - Additional fees and taxes may apply - Photo ID may be required upon check-in - NOTE: This single-story home offers step-free access - NOTE: Guests are required to sign a waiver to use the 2 kayaks. The kayak put-in for Lake Michigan is 1000 feet down the road
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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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
About the area
Dowagiac
Sister Lakes is home to this holiday home. Dowagiac Area History Museum and Beckwith Theatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Karma Vista Vineyards and Winery and Contessa Wine Cellars. Looking to get your feet wet? Kayaking and power boating adventures can be found near the property.
South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.) - 50 min drive
Restaurants
Pizza Hut - 16 min drive
Wright Place - 6 min drive
BT's Pub - 7 min drive
TJ's Sports Bar & Grill - 13 min drive
Lutz's - 9 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Kayak, Fish, Boat & Swim: Home Near Lakeside Park! pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Kayak, Fish, Boat & Swim: Home Near Lakeside Park!?
As of 9 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Kayak, Fish, Boat & Swim: Home Near Lakeside Park! on 15 August 2026 start from NZ$169, 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 Kayak, Fish, Boat & Swim: Home Near Lakeside Park!?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Kayak, Fish, Boat & Swim: Home Near Lakeside Park!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Kayak, Fish, Boat & Swim: Home Near Lakeside Park!?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Kayak, Fish, Boat & Swim: Home Near Lakeside Park! located?
Situated in Sister Lakes, this holiday home is steps from Magician Lake and within 6 mi (10 km) of Brown Lake and Round Lake. Pine Lake and Danneffel Lake are also within 6 miles (10 km).
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Dear George:I am so happy that you enjoyed your stay at the Magician Lake cabin.It makes my heart smile when my guests enjoy themselves!I hope you will return again next year!!Have a great Autumn and a safe winter!!Best,Karen😊
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Kelly B.
17 October 2025
Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
We spent a long weekend to celebrate an anniversary, with our Boxer. Property, surrounding area and lake access was perfection. Easy, quite and fun.
We enjoyed our stay here it was a very cute place! It worked out well because our family has a place close by and it was easy travel. The hosts communicated well and it was a great stay!
Maura C.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 13 October 2024
From the owner: "Dear Maura,I am so happy to learn that you had a good experience at the cottage. It always makes my heart smile when guests have an enjoyable experience!I hope you will keep us in mind the next time you travel to the Sister Lakes area!!Best"
Thoroughly enjoyed our visit. Beautiful place with lots of beaches within a short drive.
Mary S.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 13 August 2024
From the owner: "Thank you so much for your outstanding reviews!I am always so happy to learn that our guests have enjoyed themselves!! I hope you will return!!"
Cute little cottage. Clean and had everything we needed. Very nice
Alycia E.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 16 June 2024
From the owner: "Thank you for your kind reply!I am happy that you found the cabin clean and comfortable.Please come back and visit again! We will be adding 2 kayaks to the property to use on Magician Lake.The put in for the kayaks is 200 feet down the street."
Cute little place. Had everything we needed to be comfortable during our stay. A/C worked great. Grill available with full tank of gas. Kitchen stocked with enough items to prepare food, cook and clean up. Two thumbs up 👍 👍
Suzanne R.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 1 August 2024
From the owner: "So happy that you had an enjoyable visit and that the cabin was stocked with what you needed!I hope you will return again the next year. You are always welcome!"
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10/10 Excellent
Cindy
8 August 2025
Cute lake house on Magician Lake
We had never visited Dowagiac, Michigan before, but we were pleased with the friendly community of Magician Lake! The lake house was sweetly decorated, clean and thoughtfully stocked with everything we needed to enjoy a memorable week! Karen was friendly and quick to respond with any questions we had before the trip. She gave excellent recommendations about the area. This location is especially excellent for anybody who has a boat or any kind of aquatic equipment that they can take in the lake. Kayaks were supplied, but they were sit on top kayaks, which we were not completely familiar with. We so appreciated all that the Lake and the house had to offer! Thank you so much for sharing your property with us! I can definitely see us coming back in the future!
Cindy
Response from VrboOwner on 24 August 2025
Dear Cindy:
First of all, thank you for your wonderful review and extremely thoughtful words!!
I apologize for not responding more quickly, but the Evolve site just began to enable responses to 5 star reviews.
You cannot imagine how it makes my heart smile when guests have a great experience at the Sister Lakes area of Dowagiac, MI. I love the peacefulness of the neighborhood and the beauty of Magician Lake. It’s a great fishing, boating and swimming lake with the clear waters it boasts. Next summer, I am planning to add a pedal boat for my guest’s use. Thank you for informing me, too, that you were not aware that the kayaks were sit on top kayaks-I will change the listing to add this in so that future guests are aware.
May you have a wonderful remainder of your summer, and I hope you return next year to the cabin.
It was a pleasure to have you as a guest.
Best,
Karen🥰