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Enjoy Waterfront Living On All-sports Magician Lake With Beautiful Sunsets

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The deck is a great place to relax and watch the lake
This is our home as you approach from the lake
Kitchen with stainless steel appliances and granite counter tops
Looking from the kitchen towards the fireplace in the living room
Living room with large flatscreen TV with cable and blue ray

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 11250.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool on site
  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washer/dryer
  • Air-conditioning

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 11)

2nd floor Family Bedroom

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

First Floor bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Front 2nd floor

1 Queen Bed

Large Guest room

3 Queen Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Enjoy Waterfront Living On All-sports Magician Lake With Beautiful Sunsets

Our beautiful lakefront home is a wonderful escape for families. Magician Lake is a 550 acre spring-fed lake that's great for waterskiing/wakeboarding, pontooning, kayaking/canoeing, swimming or fishing. The shallow, sandy-bottom lakefront is a wonderful place for kids to play.

Our house sleeps up to 10 with 4 bedrooms and a sleeping porch, plus 2 baths the modern, stainless steel kitchen with granite counter tops opens into an expansive living room with a wood-burning fireplace. The dining room table expands to seat 10-12 comfortably and there's a round table in the kitchen that seats 4-6. Our hot tub easily accommodates 6-8 and is perfect when the weather is less than cooperative.

The deck runs the length of the house, with 2 gas grills, and umbrelled tables that seat 12, its great for outdoor dining or watching sunsets, lake activity and an array of yellow finches, hummingbirds and the herons that grace our lake. And if you are lucky you'll see Magician Lake's bald eagle. We also have a fire pit for family gatherings after the sun sets and a sectional couch on the deck with a fire table for relaxing in the evening.

Our rental includes 2 kayaks and a beautiful kevlar canoe. Pontoons are available to rent at the local marina. There's a public launch if you want to bring your own power boat or jet ski to tie up to our pier.

Linens are included, along with a washer and dryer. Cable TV, wifi, and array of movies and board games are available. If you are a golfing enthusiast, southwest Michigan sports an array of beautiful golf courses an easy drive from the lake, from Harbor Shores to Indian lLkes.

We are conveniently located 2+ hours from Chicago, 50 minutes from south bend and 25 minutes from St. Joe. In addition to lake activities and relaxing, activities in the area include golfing, movies at the local drive-in or celebration cinema, apple picking, and taking the southwest Michigan wine trail.

In the off season, activities include hunting, ice fishing, snowmobiling, cross country and downhill skiing.

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 9:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Great location for children.
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Non-smoking only
No use of Owner's power boats

Important information

You need to know

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Dowagiac

Located in Sister Lakes, this holiday home is on a lake. Karma Vista Vineyards and Winery and Contessa Wine Cellars are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Riley-Shurte Woods Nature Sanctuary and Magician Lake. Take in the nearby slopes with skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as ice skating.
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What's nearby

  • Magician Lake - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Silver Beach - 28 min drive - 40.4 km
  • University of Notre Dame - 49 min drive - 63.3 km
  • Four Winds Casino South Bend - 52 min drive - 96.4 km
  • Notre Dame Stadium - 52 min drive - 63.6 km

Getting around

  • Dowagiac Station - 15 min drive
  • South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.) - 57 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Oak+Ash - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Enjoy Waterfront Living On All-sports Magician Lake With Beautiful Sunsets pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at Enjoy Waterfront Living On All-sports Magician Lake With Beautiful Sunsets?

As of 8 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Enjoy Waterfront Living On All-sports Magician Lake With Beautiful Sunsets on 9 Apr 2026 start from AU$913, 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 Enjoy Waterfront Living On All-sports Magician Lake With Beautiful Sunsets?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Enjoy Waterfront Living On All-sports Magician Lake With Beautiful Sunsets?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Enjoy Waterfront Living On All-sports Magician Lake With Beautiful Sunsets?

Checkout is at 9:00 AM.

Where is Enjoy Waterfront Living On All-sports Magician Lake With Beautiful Sunsets located?

This family-friendly Sister Lakes holiday home is located on a lake, steps from Magician Lake and within 6 mi (10 km) of Round Lake and Brown Lake. Pine Lake and Osborn Lake are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

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10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

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Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay

Property was as expected and as the previous reviews indicated. Great property, great location on the lake and spectacular sunsets. Host did a great job with communication. Everything was great.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Timothy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house and deck area!

Fantastic week at Michele’s house. We loved the huge deck, hot tub and huge shallow area with Lilly pad to play all week with the kids. Easy boat rental on the lake. Hot tub was nice in the mornings and spot on Magician lake was perfect for sunsets. Michele was a pro with communication.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Lisa B.

Absolutely wonderful vacation! Wouldn't change a thing!

This property was fabulous. The master bedroom was huge as was the guest bedroom upstairs that contains the 3 queen beds. All beds were very comfortable and the linens were pretty. The upstairs stayed cool during our 90 degree days with 2 quiet window air conditioners. The kitchen had ample space and all the necessary pots/pans/dishware needed.... everything worked without fail. The pictures online are true to the property. Having a bathroom upstairs and downstairs was very helpful for the five of us. This is a well-kept property with beautiful decor and awesome family pictures throughout that depict family fun on the lake. The deck is huge with plenty seating for all, pretty finches each day at the feeders, and the west-facing view was indeed perfect for the colorful sunsets. We only used the hot tub once since it was very hot during our stay, and it, too, was very large and relaxing. The lake is quite shallow to the end of the pier, so if you have little ones, there is plenty of play area directly in front of the house. We rented a pontoon from Midway as recommended and could not have been happier with the boat or the ease of renting it. The kids had a blast on both the kayaks and the canoe, especially exploring the "jungle cruise" channel so close to the property. (The owners provide life vests in every size imaginable.) Magician is a beautiful lake with 3 really unique islands - I strongly recommend venturing out to enjoy it. We enjoyed every moment of our stay. Michele's sister gave us a thorough tour, the neighbors/dog to the north could not have been kinder, and we finally were able to meet Mark and Michele on our last morning. They were more than accommodating. If you are looking for a fun, clean, classy place to stay on the lake, this is the one for you!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place !

Beautiful home ! We enjoyed every day and ended it with a beautiful sunset. Lake is extremely clean. Great for kids. Neighbors very nice. Owner was great ! Would definitely rent again 😊
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul M.

Wonderful Week / Great Place

Michele & Mark were terrific to work with & their place is absolutely perfect for a family get-a-way. Magician Lake is great for swimming and boating. The properties surrounding the lake range from small cottages to gigantic resort-like homes, so it's really fun to boat around the lake and take in the views. Everyone we met was extremely friendly.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carol R.

Perfect Lake Home

Perfect location. Beautiful home. Beautiful sunsets. This home has everything you need from cookware, to beach towels, to water toys large and small, and life jackets! We used the paddle board and Maui float and hot tub. The lake was perfect for young kids to stand and swim, as well as adults. Deck, with several tables and chairs for all, plus 2 grills. We had quite a bit of rain during our week, but everyone was comfortable in house and kids played in spacious front lawn and covered front porch. Owners were readily available with any questions we had. Wonderful, memorable family vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Amanda B.

So many things to do.

Our family of 7 stayed here in August 2017. Everything was beautiful. There are so many things to do, kayak, paddleboard, swim, hot tub, so many tubes and rafts, even life jackets for my dogs. It was wonderful we could bring our dogs. There were indoor and outdoor games available. The house had everything we needed for cooking. Plenty of areas to chill by yourself in the house or the outside. The deck was perfect for afternoon sun. There was a grill and plenty of room in the fridge. Neighbors were great as well. Very upkept neighborhood. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Judy B.

Had a great time with family. House right on lake was great

Property was great especially for young grandkids. The shallow water at the shore was enjoyable for them. They had a great time. Our dogs also enjoyed the outside area. The home was also very nice.. Had everything we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2017
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10/10 Excellent

Mary L.

LAKE LIVING AT ITS BEST!

Staying in this place was like being the guest of your best friend..the hospitality was superb. Our host was easy to reach by phone when we had a question and she couldn't have been more welcoming and gracious. We had everything we needed and more. We used the canoe, kayaks and the water toys. There is a mile long channel nearby which makes the canoeing and kayaking especially fun. We rented a pontoon boat from Midway and the hot tub also got high usage. My favorite memory will be sitting on the deck every evening with our extended family, having dinner, watching the sun set and the fireflies come to life. A fire in the portable fire pit also became part of our evening ritual. I highly recommend this lake and this house for your optimal lake experience!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2016

About the host

Hosted by Michele Schmal

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Mark and I live in Oak Park, Il. We bought the house on Magician Lake in 1999 after a long time friend invited us to visit them across the lake. We fell in love with Magician Lake and began 'shopping' for a home of our own immediately (literally, right after our first ski run, we took a pontoon boat ride armed with coffee, binoculars, pencil and paper to right down the contact info for homes for sale on the lake. We've loved it ever since!

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