10/10 Excellent
Kailee O.
14 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kailee O.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
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Herons Nest at Viewpoint Beach channel on Magician Lake, Sister Lakes, MI 49047
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Reviews
9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 9
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Sister Lakes, MI
- Place, Magician Lake1 min walk
- Place, Dowagiac Four Winds Casino24 min drive
- Place, Surfari Joe's Indoor Wilderness Water Park27 min drive
- Airport, South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.)63 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 9)
Bedroom 1
1 Single Bunk Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Single Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Herons Nest at Viewpoint Beach channel on Magician Lake, Sister Lakes, MI 49047
Herons Nest: A cozy lake cottage, with a huge patio for large family events, is located on Magician Lake in Sister Lakes, Michigan. The property is located at the mouth of Polk Channel, a mile-long waterway excavated in the 1950's, running from Magician Lake through Viewpoint Beach...surrounded by pines and hardwoods that have been growing for a century or more. The cottage is perfect for a family vacation, or couples trying to get away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Fish from the dock and swim and boat on the lake. A sandy swimming and boating area is close by. Air conditioned. Boat rentals, which include kayaks, canoes, paddle boards and pontoon boats, are available for daily or weekly rates.. Enjoy the BB - Q and an evening around the fire pit.
Fall: The property is perfect for an autumn get-a-way. Enjoy a campfire on a cool fall evening, kayak the mile-long Polk Channel, walk through the woods to view the colorful autumn leaves, participate in the many wine-tasting activities sponsored by local wineries, shop the quaint, but bustling Dowagiac, attend a University of Notre Dame home football game in South Bend, IN, carve a jack-o-lantern
provided by Viewpoint Beach management. The cottage is heated; you will be warm and cozy on a cold night after busy, fun fall days in the country. Three-night minimum. Sleeps 9.
We have three cottages next door to each other...Frog Hollow, Turtle Cove and Herons Nest...perfect for a fall group retreat, a reunion or a get-a-way with a group of friends. *Please no high school graduation parties!*
Experience a real American summer and/or autumn in the country
Celebrate your wedding in a natural setting.
Book Early!
Fall: The property is perfect for an autumn get-a-way. Enjoy a campfire on a cool fall evening, kayak the mile-long Polk Channel, walk through the woods to view the colorful autumn leaves, participate in the many wine-tasting activities sponsored by local wineries, shop the quaint, but bustling Dowagiac, attend a University of Notre Dame home football game in South Bend, IN, carve a jack-o-lantern
provided by Viewpoint Beach management. The cottage is heated; you will be warm and cozy on a cold night after busy, fun fall days in the country. Three-night minimum. Sleeps 9.
We have three cottages next door to each other...Frog Hollow, Turtle Cove and Herons Nest...perfect for a fall group retreat, a reunion or a get-a-way with a group of friends. *Please no high school graduation parties!*
Experience a real American summer and/or autumn in the country
Celebrate your wedding in a natural setting.
Book Early!
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Turtle Cove at Viewpoint Beach on Magician Lake, Sister Lakes, MI 49047
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- Free WiFi
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9.6 out of 10, (89 reviews)
House Rules
Check in after 5:30 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 1:30 PM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
Events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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 are allowed on site
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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
We should mention
A car is required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Dowagiac
Located in Dowagiac, this holiday home is in the city centre and on the waterfront. Dowagiac Area History Museum and Beckwith Theatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Karma Vista Vineyards and Winery and Contessa Wine Cellars. Take in the nearby slopes with skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging.
Sister Lakes, MI
What's nearby
- Magician Lake - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
- Round Lake - 8 min drive - 7.1 km
- Dowagiac Four Winds Casino - 24 min drive - 24.3 km
- Surfari Joe's Indoor Wilderness Water Park - 27 min drive - 27.8 km
- Silver Beach - 35 min drive - 40.4 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- McDonald's - 15 min drive
- Oak+Ash - 15 min drive
- Burger King - 16 min drive
- Taco Bell - 15 min drive
- Subway - 16 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
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Cleanliness
9.8/10
Check-in
9.8/10
Communication
9.6/10
Location
9.4/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Leticia S.
20 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Leticia S.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Corie W.
2 Sept 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Corie W.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
8/10 Good
krista W.
21 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place!
krista W.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
8/10 Good
Matthew R.
13 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Matthew R.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Bill M.
24 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Stay
Bill M.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
8/10 Good
Brian S.
7 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Migician Lake access and swim lot are a nice set up
Brian S.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Kimberly S.
17 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bday get away
Kimberly S.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
kevin r.
10 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice weekend stay
kevin r.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Elizabeth D.
4 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family weekend
Elizabeth D.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Laura C.
3 Aug 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cousin get-together
Laura C.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022
6/10 Okay
adam s., southfield
5 Aug 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, communication
Good stay and trip
adam s.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
NANCY J.
2 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Herons Nest
NANCY J.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Julia F S.
4 Sept 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was great!
Julia F S.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
lorretta s.
17 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome house- Awesome host
lorretta s.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Kevin H., Chicago, Illinois
27 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect vacation home!
Kevin H.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
8/10 Good
Elizabeth D.
17 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend getaway
Elizabeth D.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
8/10 Good
Casey D.
18 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Friend’s getaway
Casey D.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Sabrina B.
27 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect. Quiet getaway
Sabrina B.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Steve B.
18 Aug 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Was awesome
Steve B.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
8/10 Good
Dennis h.
5 Aug 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Nice little cottage
Dennis h.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Kevin H., Chicago, Illinois
11 July 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Reunion trip
Kevin H.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Piotr R.
14 June 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
wonderful environment
Piotr R.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
10/10 Excellent
Amy H.
13 Sept 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for us!
Amy H.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
10/10 Excellent
Brandy F.
24 Aug 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
2021 family mini vacation
Brandy F.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021
About the host
Hosted by Hilda Reiter
Why they chose this property
This property is 174 acres of untouched pine forests and woods. The property was purchased in 1910 by our Grandfather, Edmund Richard Polk and his wife Agnes. They and their five children established a summer resort, building the first cottage in 1911. That cottage is in use today and provides the owners many hours of summer fun.
In 1958-59, Arthur E. Polk, Sr. and Arthur, Junior dug a mile-long channel throughout the property, making the main section an island. A bridge was purchased for scrap, for $250, and moved by housemovers to the present location (22 miles from its original spot in Sumnerville, MI)
In 1958-59, Arthur E. Polk, Sr. and Arthur, Junior dug a mile-long channel throughout the property, making the main section an island. A bridge was purchased for scrap, for $250, and moved by housemovers to the present location (22 miles from its original spot in Sumnerville, MI)
What makes this property unique
We offer Boat Rentals:
Day 1: $330 + 6% tax ($20) = $350
Day 2: $640 + 6% tax ($39) = $679
Day 3: $865 + 6% tax ($52) = $917
Day 4: $1,075 + 6% tax ($65) = $1,140
Day 5: $,225 + 6% tax ($74) = $1,299
Day 6 $1,425 + 6% tax ($86) = $1,511
7 days / week: $1.720 + 6% Tax ($104) = $1,824
Pontoon boats must be reserved prior to
cottage check-in. Request a Reservation on this
website: You will be notified if a pontoon is
available for rent for your selected dates.
Pontoon fees must be paid for in cash or check
at the time of delivery to your cottage.
We have a limited variety of small boats available for rent also:
kayak: $40/day + 6% tax ($2.40) = $42.40
Paddle Board: $40/day + 6% tax ($2.40) = $42.40
Canoe: $40/day + 6% tax ($2.40) = $42.40
Paddle Boat: $45/day + 6% tax ($2.70) = $47.70Boat Rental Rates 2023
Day 1: $330 + 6% tax ($20) = $350
Day 2: $640 + 6% tax ($39) = $679
Day 3: $865 + 6% tax ($52) = $917
Day 4: $1,075 + 6% tax ($65) = $1,140
Day 5: $,225 + 6% tax ($74) = $1,299
Day 6 $1,425 + 6% tax ($86) = $1,511
7 days / week: $1.720 + 6% Tax ($104) = $1,824
Pontoon boats must be reserved prior to
cottage check-in. Request a Reservation on this
website: You will be notified if a pontoon is
available for rent for your selected dates.
Pontoon fees must be paid for in cash or check
at the time of delivery to your cottage.
We have a limited variety of small boats available for rent also:
kayak: $40/day + 6% tax ($2.40) = $42.40
Paddle Board: $40/day + 6% tax ($2.40) = $42.40
Canoe: $40/day + 6% tax ($2.40) = $42.40
Paddle Boat: $45/day + 6% tax ($2.70) = $47.70Boat Rental Rates 2023
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