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Vintage Romance Finds Cozy Charm at Depot Cottage
Cottage in Dowagiac with kitchen and balcony
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Reviews
9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8
Popular amenities
Explore the area

- Place, Southwestern Michigan College
- Place, Dowagiac Four Winds Casino
- Place, Magician Lake
- Airport, South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.)
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
2 Single Beds
Bedroom 3
1 Queen Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Spaces
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
About this property
Vintage Romance Finds Cozy Charm at Depot Cottage
Convenience and luxury combine in this imaginative and engaging Cottage just steps away from the Historic Train Station in this Charming All-American town. Our Vintage Travel/Train themed Cottage has family friendly features, like a children's train playroom, working model trains, stocked kitchen, and a spacious enclosed backyard for four legged babies. With romantic features like a beautiful vintage soaking tub and 100% linen bedsheets we fit any vacation requirement. Walkable to all needs.
In 1902 the Michigan Central Railroad opened Dowagiac's Historical Train Depot, built in a Tudor Revival Style. This would connect Dowagiac with the rest of the world and bring in the heart beat of this small spirited town.
Our Vintage Travel/Train themed Depot Cottage, just steps away from it, honors the glamour, flair, and history of this iconic landmark and the trains it has run. Convenience and luxury abound with vintage charm sure to capture your imagination.
We have everything you need to be home away from home with fully enclosed back yard for fur babies, fully stocked beautiful kitchen, spacious dining for all members of your family. Walking distance to everything you need including the charming downtown of Dowagiac with dining, entertainment, coffee shops, 24 hour gym, and shopping.
Leave your car at home and come by train! Or use the cottage as a home base for a quick convenient train trip into Chicago with direct fast service. Skip the traffic! Explore the historic train depot with its pot bellied stove museum, the industry of the 1900's that built Dowagiac, spend some time on the nature trails of Southwest Michigan College, explore the wine trail, or soak up the multiple Michigan beaches and all that pure Michigan has to offer.
Or just stay home and use our highspeed internet, smart tv, train playroom. Or dive into our luxury beds and linens and vintage restored copper soaking tub. Enjoy our exclusive locally roasted Depot Cottage coffee on the porch or in the hammock, enjoy our model train that runs through the house or the working train table, engage your imagination with the glamour and charm of a bygone area with modern convenience.
The house is all yours with a fully enclosed backyard and large front porch and a basement laundry. The garage is off limits to guests.
I live in a town near by so if you need anything let me know.
Family friendly and convenient to the historic downtown.
Our Cottage is walking distance to everything you need. Shopping, dining, entertainment, and travel. Leave the car at home and come by train!
There are three rooms; one king, one queen, and one with two twins. If you would like to do a 7th or 8th guest the twin beds unstack to four. Each guest after six is an additional $35 charge.
Lockbox entry located next to the door by the garage. Code is sent the day of check in.
In 1902 the Michigan Central Railroad opened Dowagiac's Historical Train Depot, built in a Tudor Revival Style. This would connect Dowagiac with the rest of the world and bring in the heart beat of this small spirited town.
Our Vintage Travel/Train themed Depot Cottage, just steps away from it, honors the glamour, flair, and history of this iconic landmark and the trains it has run. Convenience and luxury abound with vintage charm sure to capture your imagination.
We have everything you need to be home away from home with fully enclosed back yard for fur babies, fully stocked beautiful kitchen, spacious dining for all members of your family. Walking distance to everything you need including the charming downtown of Dowagiac with dining, entertainment, coffee shops, 24 hour gym, and shopping.
Leave your car at home and come by train! Or use the cottage as a home base for a quick convenient train trip into Chicago with direct fast service. Skip the traffic! Explore the historic train depot with its pot bellied stove museum, the industry of the 1900's that built Dowagiac, spend some time on the nature trails of Southwest Michigan College, explore the wine trail, or soak up the multiple Michigan beaches and all that pure Michigan has to offer.
Or just stay home and use our highspeed internet, smart tv, train playroom. Or dive into our luxury beds and linens and vintage restored copper soaking tub. Enjoy our exclusive locally roasted Depot Cottage coffee on the porch or in the hammock, enjoy our model train that runs through the house or the working train table, engage your imagination with the glamour and charm of a bygone area with modern convenience.
The house is all yours with a fully enclosed backyard and large front porch and a basement laundry. The garage is off limits to guests.
I live in a town near by so if you need anything let me know.
Family friendly and convenient to the historic downtown.
Our Cottage is walking distance to everything you need. Shopping, dining, entertainment, and travel. Leave the car at home and come by train!
There are three rooms; one king, one queen, and one with two twins. If you would like to do a 7th or 8th guest the twin beds unstack to four. Each guest after six is an additional $35 charge.
Lockbox entry located next to the door by the garage. Code is sent the day of check in.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
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Check in after 4:00 PM
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Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
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Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
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About the area
Dowagiac
Dowagiac is home to this cottage. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Riley-Shurte Woods Nature Sanctuary and Wilding Plant Preserve, while Beckwith Theatre and Dowagiac Area History Museum are cultural highlights.

Dowagiac, MI
What's nearby
- Beckwith Theatre - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
- Dowagiac Area History Museum - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
- Southwestern Michigan College - 4 min drive - 4.2 km
- Dowagiac Four Winds Casino - 7 min drive - 8.9 km
- Magician Lake - 14 min drive - 16.9 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- McDonald's - 17 min walk
- Oak+Ash - 6 min walk
- Taco Bell - 19 min walk
- Burger King - 17 min walk
- Pizza Hut - 2 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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Cleanliness
6.0/10
Amenities
9.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.0/10
Eco-friendliness
9.4/10
Check-in
9.2/10
Communication
8.8/10
Location
9.0/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
29 Sept 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Brittany D.
11 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Brittany D.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Brendan
27 Apr 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Brendan
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
8/10 Good
Vina C.
11 Nov 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Yellow gem along the railroad
Vina C.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
8/10 Good
Julie K.
26 Dec 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
December Family Visit
Julie K.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
8/10 Good
Tracy S.
5 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quaint Depot Cottage
Tracy S.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Matt W.
27 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice stay in a quaint train stop town
Matt W.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Cynthia K.
9 Dec 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoying Home
Cynthia K.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Deborah
24 Nov 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Deborah
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Heather E.
3 Nov 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spontaneous Stay
Heather E.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
8/10 Good
Carla S.
20 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute Getaway Home
Carla S.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
8/10 Good
Tracy N.
18 May 2024
Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The beautiful town of Dowagiac
Tracy N.
Stayed 12 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Anthony M.
8 Apr 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
Anthony M.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
6/10 Okay
Paul A.
23 Sept 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Communication, location, listing accuracy
Paul A.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
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17 Sept 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
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