Prepare for the ultimate lake getaway at this charming 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath vacation rental in Dowagiac! With direct access to the calm waters of Little Crooked Lake, this charming cottage offers the perfect escape for outdoorsy groups. Enjoy a day of waterfront adventures in your backyard, hike through the Dowagiac Woods, or take a day trip to explore South Bend just 30 miles away. Once the sun starts to dip, take in unforgettable lake views as you grill up some dinner on the private deck. -- THE PROPERTY -- Sunroom w/ Lake Views | Private Dock | ~30 Mi to South Bend | Waterfront Bedroom 1: Queen Bed | Bedroom 2: Queen Bed | Bedroom 3: 2 Twin Beds | Basement: 5 Twin Beds, Twin Sleeper Sofa | Additional Sleeping: Pack ‘n Play OUTDOOR LIVING: Deck, gas grill (propane provided), charcoal grill, patio w/ dining space, yard area, lake access KITCHEN: Fridge, stove, oven, dishwasher, microwave, cooking basics, coffee maker, wine fridge, filtered water system, dishware/flatware, paper towels/trash bags INDOOR LIVING: Smart TVs, dining table, sunroom w/ seating area, board games, books, picture windows, lake decor GENERAL: Free WiFi, linens, towels, washer & dryer, window A/C units, hair dryer, keyless entry FAQ: 2 steps to enter, bedroom & bathroom on main floor, stairs required to access downstairs bedroom, 2 exterior security cameras (facing out), pet fee (paid pre-trip) PARKING: Driveway (2 vehicles), grass parking (2 vehicles), RV/trailer parking allowed on-site -- THE LOCATION -- ON THE WATER: Little Crooked Lake (on-site), Round Lake (0.2 miles), Crooked Lake & Big Crooked Lake (0.3 miles), Magician Lake (2 miles), Dewey Lake (3 miles) VISIT: Heddon Museum (11 miles), Silver Beach Carousel (17 miles), Pioneer Log Cabin Museum (19 miles), Niles Scream Park (23 miles), The Oliver Mansion (30 miles), Studebaker National Museum (30 miles), Potawatomi Zoo (31 miles), Hall of Heroes Superhero Museum (35 miles) OPT OUTSIDE: Dowagiac Woods Nature Sanctuary (9 miles), Love Creek Nature Center (14 miles), Sarett Nature Center (14 miles), Fernwood Botanical Garden (22 miles), Wellfield Botanic Gardens (35 miles) WINE & DINE: Dockside | Dining & Drinks (0.3 miles), The Strand Brewery (0.5 miles), Sister Lakes Brewing Company (0.7 miles), Moonrise Winery (8 miles), Karma Vista Vineyards & Winery (11 miles), Contessa Wine Cellars (12 miles), 12 Corners Vineyards (13 miles) AIRPORT: South Bend International Airport (31 miles) -- REST EASY WITH US -- Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you'll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we'll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we'll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you. -- POLICIES -- - No smoking - Pet friendly w/ $150 fee per stay (+ fees & taxes, 2 pets max) - No events, parties, or large gatherings - Must be at least 25 years old to book - Additional fees and taxes may apply - Photo ID may be required upon check-in - NOTE: The property requires 2 steps to enter and interior stairs are required to access the downstairs bedroom - NOTE: Your safety matters. This property features 2 exterior security cameras. Camera 1 is on the garage facing the front entrance area and camera 2 is on the side of the house overlooking the backyard.The cameras are outward facing and do not look into interior spaces. The cameras record video and audio when activated by motion