About the Space
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 $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.
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What Guests Are Saying
“Beautiful cute place great scenery and quiet loved it”
“very nice place”
“I had the pleasure of staying for a week while attending clinicals, and I found the home to be wonderfully cozy, providing a sense of safety and comfort. The serene environment allowed me to unwind after long days of work. This location serves as an ideal base for exploring both downtown Chicago and Grand Rapids, Michigan. One suggestion for improvement would be to consider adding a plug-in air freshener to enhance the overall ambiance”
“10/10 !!”
“Positive: Clean and cabin location - close to restaurants and lakes”
“Sister Lake Cottage #1 could not have worked out better for us (2). Would be a "tight squeeze" to have a party of six staying here. But, location, amenities, and other, were first-rate. Real easy to visit local restaurants right down the street, and evening ice cream watching the sunset. Super close to the wedding venue, and local church... And Dowagiac is just 15 minutes down the road for some bonus shopping and "eats". The place was very tidy, cozy, and well appointed. Used the private patio and fire-pit. Even got some fishing in. Easy to recommend!”
“Nice!”
“Nice!”
“Very cute, little cabin for our family of 5. We only needed it overnight, as we were visiting friends on the lake for the day. Everything was made easy for us, and we appreciate that.”
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