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LAKE FRONT FAMILY RENTAL. ALL SAND BOTTOM! NO SEAWEED!

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A two-story house with a balcony, a red chair, and a staircase.
A lakeside view with a dock, a house with a deck, and a flag.
A marina with boats docked, a small island in the distance, and a rainbow in the sky.
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • By the lake
    Guests love the beautiful lakefront location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Magician Lake
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Balcony

Explore the area

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Dowagiac, MI
  • Place, Magician Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Silver Beach
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • Place, University of Notre Dame
    ‪42 min drive‬
  • Airport, South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.)
    ‪44 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Basement area

2 Double Futons

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

LAKE FRONT FAMILY RENTAL. ALL SAND BOTTOM! NO SEAWEED!

PRICES SHOWN ON WEBSITE INCLUDE WEB SITE CHARGES!!! CANCELATION REFUNDS WILL BE ALLOWED IF I CAN REBOOK YOUR RENTAL WEEK. CHECK IN WILL BE AT 4PM THIS YEAR AS HOME WILL BE TOTALLY STERILIZED IN BETWEEN GUESTS WITH 3-10,000 MG OZONE GENERATORS WHICH KILL ALL BACTERIA AND VIRUSES!!!! (Through web site, SITE RENTAL TOTAL INCLUDES $1,000 REFUNDABLE SECURITY!!!) FAMILY RENTAL. PREVIOUS DISCUSSION FOR ALL ADULTS GUESTS. OFF SEASON RATES AVAILABLE. BEAUTIFUL LAKE FRONT HOME WITH 50' LAKE FRONTAGE. OUR RENTAL IS MORE OF A HOME THAN A RENTAL!!! FRONTAGE DECK WITH GLASS LAKE VIEW AND SIDE PATIO WITH NATURAL GAS GRILL. PATIO FURNITURE ON BOTH. FINISHED WALK OUT BASEMENT. CABLE TELEVISIONS IN ALL 3 BEDROOMS, LIVING ROOM AND BASEMENT. ROKU IN LIVING ROOM!!! WIRELESS INTERNET. LIVING ROOM LEATHER COUCHES RECLINE ON BOTH SIDES. LAKE BOTTOM OUT TO 100' ALL SAND BOTTOM!!! NO MUCK OR VEGETATION. 70' FOOT PIER. 5 FEET DEEP OUT 100' PERFECT FOR FAMILY WITH CHILDREN. FULLY EQUIPPED KITCHEN WITH FILTERED WATER AND ICE MAKER, MICROWAVE, ETC. WASHER AND DRYER. CENTRAL AIR, 4 CEILING FANS, LAKE FRONT FIRE PIT, DVD,VHS, WIFI. 24' PONTOON ALSO AVAILABLE ($1,200 weekly) . FAMILY RENTAL, SORRY, NOT A PARTY HOUSE!!!! NO PETS!!! NO SMOKING IN HOUSE!!!

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
SMOKING ON PATIO. PLEASE USE ASH TRAYS....

Important information

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Property # 458499vb
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Dowagiac

Located in Sister Lakes, this holiday home is on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Wilding Plant Preserve and Riley-Shurte Woods Nature Sanctuary, while Dowagiac Area History Museum and Beckwith Theatre are cultural highlights. Surfari Joe's Indoor Wilderness Water Park and Howard Performing Arts Center are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and skiing, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling.
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Dowagiac, MI

What's nearby

  • Magician Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Silver Beach - 28 min drive - 39.0 km
  • Warren Dunes State Park - 33 min drive - 58.4 km
  • University of Notre Dame - 42 min drive - 54.7 km
  • Four Winds Casino South Bend - 47 min drive - 79.9 km

Getting around

  • Dowagiac Station - 17 min drive
  • South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪BT's Pub - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Indian Lake Pub - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Wright Place - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Lakeview Inn - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪TJ's Sports Bar & Grill - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is LAKE FRONT FAMILY RENTAL. ALL SAND BOTTOM! NO SEAWEED! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at LAKE FRONT FAMILY RENTAL. ALL SAND BOTTOM! NO SEAWEED!?

As of 4 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at LAKE FRONT FAMILY RENTAL. ALL SAND BOTTOM! NO SEAWEED! on 11 Oct 2026 start from AU$2,178, 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 LAKE FRONT FAMILY RENTAL. ALL SAND BOTTOM! NO SEAWEED!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at LAKE FRONT FAMILY RENTAL. ALL SAND BOTTOM! NO SEAWEED!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at LAKE FRONT FAMILY RENTAL. ALL SAND BOTTOM! NO SEAWEED!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is LAKE FRONT FAMILY RENTAL. ALL SAND BOTTOM! NO SEAWEED! located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is steps from Magician Lake and within 6 mi (10 km) of Pipestone Lake and Brown Lake. Danneffel Lake and Indian Lake are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anna M.

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

Lovely accommodations

Very clean accommodations! Perfect location on the lake. Great to swim off dock. Highly recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

2019 Lake Vacation

Great as usual. Couple new features like new island made it great for kids
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michelle T.

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

Nice stay on the lake

Our group had a nice time. Plenty of room for everyone. Lake is really lovely and neighbors were exceptionally nice! Bill was readily available by phone to answer questions. Bonfire was great. Only recommendation would be to include pontoon with rental as we really only got to take the boat out 3 times. Would definitely stay again and recommend without hesitation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

susan R.

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

Our definition of perfect!

The cottage was perfect! It was comfortable, clean, had everything we needed, everything worked, no issues --- who could ask for more. A scenic view from any of the decks and comfy beds.... it was great week! Make sure you go to Timberline restaurant - old fashioned and great food, Strand is another go to spot.... As relaxing as you could want and Bill is an excellent host --always responds quickly.. GO TO THE LAKE!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ian S.

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

Great lake house

Great location, clean, well stocked, and nice sandy beach. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Erin C.

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

Great house - exactly as described!

We had a wonderful visit at this house! Stayed for a week and everything was exactly as described in the listing. The owners were very responsive to all questions and everyone had a wonderful time. Perfect size for our family of 6 - everyone had a space to hide when they needed to! Would highly recommend and plan on staying there again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mary Ellen D.

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

The place was awesome and very clean.

Wonderful time was had by all.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mally M.

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

Family friendly!

Lovely getaway for our little family. 3 very comfortable beds, amazing lake view, perfectly clean house. We had coffee on the deck in the morning and grilled/had family dinners over looking the lake in the evening. We would stay here again in a heartbeat. Only downside was no dishwasher.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Oct 2020
Thank You, I try very hard to make ALL perfect. Gotta figure out where to fit a dishwasher!!!! Thank You, Bill
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alec B.

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

Best lake vacation

We had a great time. This. Was a perfect place for our family. The home had EVERYTHING you needed. Great location, we rented the boat which was perfect and easy we boated everyday, loved the fire pit, sitting outside for dinners great gas grill. This really was a great vacation spot. Bill the owner was extremely accommodating and responded Immediately with any questions we had. Thanks Bill loved your place and plan on returning!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Malgorzata S.

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

Great location

The house was clean, the area was very nice. We had a great time. Highly recommended.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jack M.

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

Beautiful view

Magician Lake is beautiful and clean. The house was perfect size for our family. The view of the lake from the deck was exceptional especially at sunset. So much activity on the water. We loved the pontoon and took several cruises a day. The grounds were well kept and the campfires at the fire pit made for fun and lively conversation. Inside, the beds were very comfortable. The owner answered any questions very quickly. This was our first time in the Sister Lakes area, and we will certainly by back.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Matthew L.

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

Nice Lake and amenities- recommended.

Nice clear warm lake with no algae or lake scum and sand bottom. Water shallow enough in places for kids to swim. Lake can get a bit busy traffic wise on the weekends. Great during the week. Lots of nice homes on the lake. Great firepit next to lake and stocked with lots of good firewood. Lots of patio furniture and great porch for dinning and sunsets. House has lots of amenities to cook, do laundry, towels, etc. Gas grill connected to gas line is very convenient. 2nd beverage fridge in Kitchen is nice also to have. House is clean. Every room has a decent size newer TV with all of the smart apps for netflix, amazon, etc. House has lots of landscaping and flowers to feel like home. Decent size backyard for kids to play. Family friendly house. Reservation process was quick and easy. Security deposit refunded quickly. Owner followed up on arrival and departure. Pontoon boat is great for trips on the lake and worked just fine. Parking is a bit limited if you have more than 2 cars. Area is nice with lots of apple orchards, breweries, and some restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth G.

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

This is the fourth year we have rented this property and love it so much we reserved for 2020.

The process of renting this property went without a hitch
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

melissa v.

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

our forever spot

beautiful clear sand bottom lake perfect for the kids! the home has everything you need and space downstairs for any overnight guests. bill is great to work with and we have been back for 2 years and rebook every year. perfect spot to create lasting family lake memories. bill has the perfect yard even if you’re not on the lake to play some corn hole or enjoy the fire pit. my only tip would be when cooking make sure you start you dishes in the oven super early as it is a very old electric oven and takes forever to bake anything so timing when grilling can get frustrating if you don’t put your potatoes or mac or whatever in hours before. otherwise this home is absolutely perfect!!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar 2020
Thank You, I'll check out the oven. Bill
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carrie B.

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

Family Vacation

My family, 6 adults & 4 kids, spent a wonderful week on Magician lake at this property. It was clean and had plenty of space for a lake vacation. They were wonderful to work with and always available for any question that came up. The lake front was amazing and it is arguably one of the best views on the lake. We also rented the pontoon which was reliable and spacious and we loved taking cruises around the lake. We spent hours fishing from the dock and caught blue gills, crappie, bass and even a catfish. The lake has a sandy bottom in front of the house which makes the swimming so much more comfortable. My kids loved swimming out to the raft and jumping off. Magician Lake is one of my family's favorite places to vacation and we would book this property again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar 2020
Thank You So Much. We try hard to make everything as perfect as we can!!!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Noreen B.

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

Great Vacation Home

Great place for a vacation. At the house we were able to go boating, swimming, hang out on the deck or pier, and have smores by the fire pit. Very relaxing! In addition, we went golfing and biking. There is a lot to do in the Sister Lake's area. Though we didn't spend much time inside, there were games and tv's available. There is a good kitchen with all the utensils etc. you will need to cook, and a gas grill. Pictures and descriptions are as listed and Bill is great to work with. I will definitely book this house again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jaime G.

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

Great Family Vacation

Property was very well kept and the lake is beautiful! House is clean and fully equipped. Lots of great family memories made here!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

melissa v.

great property for family vaca

we ended up spending a week in July 2018 at this home and before the week was up we ended up re-booking it for the following year the lake is perfect for kids nice soft sand bottom no seaweed the home is comfortable with everything you may need available owner is very nice and responsive with any questions or help Had some issues at first with the boat and the owner was on top of it right away
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Daniel G.

Perfect Vacation Home!

We had a perfect week at this fantastic lake house! The view is amazing and the house had everything we needed and more. Bill was great and super-responsive with everything. The house was very clean, had a great deck overlooking the lake, and a lot of land for the kids to play on! The pontoon boat rental really made the trip! We will be coming back again! Highly recommended!!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Sean G.

Great Lake Cottage

My family and I stayed at Bills place in August 2015. Bill was really easy to work with and his house is the perfect lake house with every thing you could possible need for a relaxing week at the lake.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

FANSASTIC LAKE HOME

CLEAN, UPDATED, WELL MAINTAINED HOME, AWAY FROM HOME!!!! KIDS LOVE SAND BOTTOM LAKE, BEAUTIFUL VIEW OFF SIDE AND FRONT PATIO. WILL RENT AGAIN NEXT SUMMER. OWNER EASY TO WORK WITH AND PROMPT TO RESPOND TO QUESTIONS. THANK YOU FOR A GREAT VACATION!!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Christine M.

Wonderful Stay

We just finished our week long stay at property #458499 and had the time of our lives. Such a nice home, well cared for and so comfortable. The pontoon boat was fun, large enough for 10 people and had great pick-up. It was such a pleasure to cook in a kitchen that was a good size. The gas grill was right outside the back door and next to a lovely patio with a view of the lake. My favorite place was the early morning coffee on that patio. Another deck off the living room was perfect for dinner. We were able to walk out in the water quite a distance because of the sandy beach. This place is great and lives up to it's description well.
Archival

8/10 Good

Colleen O.

Sister's Lake

Perfect location. Large table for playing games in case of rain. Loved the en-suite master bedroom too.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Great Family House

My family, including young grandchildren stayed here in July 2013. Before we even left my wife and kids demanded we get it for next year. Place was as good as advertised. Took up the boat rental which was great for touring around Michigan Lake. Everything was clean and in working order. Neighbors were nice and friendly. Have stayed on other lakes in the area but this was definitely the best. Played golf several times at nearby places, easy to get to and get on. Plenty of sleeping space and TVs all around. Only 20 minute drive to St. Joe area, but we stayed and cooked here each night but one. Can bike ride in and around the lake or take off out into the country roads. The owner knows the area and was more than helpful in answering all questions. Already booked 2014.

About the host

Hosted by BILL BROUKAL

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WE GREW UP IN THE SOUTH SUBURBS OF CHICAGO AND STILL LIVE THERE. ATTENDED ST. ALEXANDER PARISH.I ALSO OWNED A SMALL RESTAURANT IN THE SOUTH SUBURBS ALONG WITH WORKING AT THE CLARK OIL REFINERY IN BLUE ISLAND.

Why they chose this property

ALL SAND BOTTOM AND THE BEST VIEW ON THE LAKE. WE PURCHASED THIS HOME FOR THE GREAT AREA AND TO GIVE OUR BOYS NICE SUMMERS WITH GREAT NEIGHBORS!!!

What makes this property unique

FELL IN LOVE WITH THIS HOME AS SOON AS I SAW THE VIEW FROM THE LIVING ROOM AND SAW THE ALL SAND BOTTOM. MANY AREAS HAVE SEA WEED AND MUCK BOTTOMS.
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