Sister Lake Cottages - Unit 1
Cabin in Sister Lakes, MI
6 guests · 3 bedrooms · 1 bath
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great price for your budgetOne of the lowest cost properties in the area
Includes essentialsKitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner, Internet / Wifi and more
About this cabin rental
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.
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 $20 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 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.
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.
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 $20 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 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.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
TV
Map of Sister Lakes, MI
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Ratings and reviews
5.0 / 5.0
We had a great visit over the 4th of July weekend exploring Sister Lakes. The location of this cute place was a perfect fit for our family with everything needed, made more enjoyable with beautiful weather. It was our first trip to this area and the convenience of the location and helpfulness of the host will entice us to return.
3.0 / 5.0
We stayed in cabin 1, the loft was a bit too dicey for us to even use. The outdoor furniture had many cracks and were not comfortable. The swimming area was very disappointing as there was no place to let our grandson play in the water. We have loved this area for years but not being able to swim was a big disappointment.
5.0 / 5.0
Small unique place with a lot of charm. Enjoyed myself with my adult daughter alone time. Meet some lovely people's around the fire pit. Will be back soon.
5.0 / 5.0
This is my second time staying here. Clean and cozy. Will come again!
5.0 / 5.0
This was the perfect spot to get away. My wife and I spend a weekend every year at a little cabin where we review our marriage and refocus. We always like to explore the area and Dowagiac was a gem of an area to go. Sage was our contact and he checked on us multiple times. We had one issue with our bed and he was not only prompt but he made sure to make it right. I would highly recommend this cabin to anyone looking for a quiet getaway.
5.0 / 5.0
We enjoyed our stay very much. So much better than staying in a noisy hotel. Cute, comfortable and affordable. We will be back. ☺️
5.0 / 5.0
Comfortable, cozy, relaxing
5.0 / 5.0
Very cozy and romantic getaway! Beautiful little cabin within walking distance of a great local bar/restaurant (Dan’s Dockside Bar/Grill) and two local breweries. (The Strand and Sister Lakes) Every thing we needed for a great and comfortable weekend.
5.0 / 5.0
This quaint little cottage has everything I needed and was clean and cozy! I loved it, and now that my son leaves near by, I’ll stay here again!
4.0 / 5.0
Great for what we were doing
5.0 / 5.0
Cabin was small but surprisingly roomy and comfortable, with lake access and an easy walk to the ice cream shop.
4.0 / 5.0
This was the perfect little getaway location for my husband and I. Location was great and we loved having the private patio and fire pit!
4.0 / 5.0
Quaint & clean. Easy access to lakes. Recommend for older kids. Think it would be difficult with toddlers. Convenient, short getaway with planned outdoor activities.
5.0 / 5.0
Cabin has everything needed. Nice and quiet . First experience at this place and would definitely return in the future!
5.0 / 5.0
Check in was easy and the cabin was nice. It had the necessities for cooking and relaxing. It could us some blinds over the door window.
The location was great for kayaking and sight seeing. A few restaurants are within walking distance and Lake Michigan is a short drive.
We would stay here again but I’m not sure where I’d park our boat if we brought it.
5.0 / 5.0
Clean home, easily accessible to main roads, and walking distance to a couple restaurants. Cute cabin!
5.0 / 5.0
I was working in the area and sick of the hotel scene. Thoroughly enjoyed the Sister Lakes location. Even a couple good restaurants within 2 minutes. Would absolutely stay again!
5.0 / 5.0
Had a great time celebrating Christmas at this cozy cabin. Had mostly everything we needed for cooking dinner and was able to comfortably fit 6 people.
5.0 / 5.0
This cottage is so perfect for a sweet little getaway! It is cozy, close to beautiful lakes and scenery. It is just about a 20min drive from St. Joseph, with lots of cute spots on the way.
5.0 / 5.0
We had a great time and I would recommend it
5.0 / 5.0
Once we gained access. . .
We arrived to the property at 10:45 pm. The code we were provided did not work to open the lock. It took us until 11:30 pm to contact the owner and get another code that would finally work to get us access to the property.
5.0 / 5.0
Great Getaway!
Second time renter, this place is just the most perfect weekend getaway! Clean, cute and comfortable! Great communication as well!
5.0 / 5.0
Just Perfect!
We typically rent in northern Michigan but found this wonderful cabin just a couple hours from our home in North-Central Illinois. Very clean, well kept and very reasonable rental in a cozy little town with a northern Michigan feel. Everything about this cabin was sooo cute! We can only hope that we get a shot at this rental next summer! Thank you Chris!
FAQs
How much does this cabin cost compared to others in Sister Lakes?
The average price for a rental in Sister Lakes is $348 per night. This rental is $262 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this cabin?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Sister Lake Cottages - Unit 1. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this cabin?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this cabin. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Sister Lake Cottages - Unit 1 pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this cabin is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Sister Lake Cottages - Unit 1?
We found 7 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, and laundry.
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