Sister Lake Cottages - Unit 6

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Outdoor dining
A sunset over a calm lake with a dock and a boat.
A row of blue cottages with red chairs and a sign advertising rentals at Stater Lakes Cottages.
A cozy living room with a dark green sofa, a white rocking chair, and a patterned rug.
A narrow hallway with a dining area featuring a wooden table and chairs, a kitchen area with a refrigerator, and a teal-colored wall with a window and curtains.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available
  • Microwave
  • Garden

Explore the area

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Dowagiac, MI
  • Place, Pipestone Lake
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Magician Lake
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Danneffel Lake
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.)
    ‪43 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Office
Garden

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About the area

Dowagiac

Located in Dowagiac, this cabin is on the waterfront. Karma Vista Vineyards and Winery and Contessa Wine Cellars are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Surfari Joe's Indoor Wilderness Water Park and Howard Performing Arts Center. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as fishing.
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Map
Dowagiac, MI

What's nearby

  • Pipestone Lake - 5 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Magician Lake - 5 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Danneffel Lake - 8 min drive - 7.1 km
  • Round Lake - 10 min drive - 15.6 km
  • Surfari Joe's Indoor Wilderness Water Park - 13 min drive - 20.8 km

Getting around

  • Dowagiac Station - 20 min drive
  • South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪BT's Pub - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Lakeview Inn - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Wright Place - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪TJ's Sports Bar & Grill - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Strand - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Sister Lake Cottages - Unit 6 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Sister Lake Cottages - Unit 6?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Sister Lake Cottages - Unit 6?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sister Lake Cottages - Unit 6?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Sister Lake Cottages - Unit 6 located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is 1.5 mi (2.5 km) from Magician Lake and 2.5 mi (4 km) from Pipestone Lake. Danneffel Lake and Brown Lake are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 28 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful stay at Sister Lakes cottages! We loved the cottage, the lakes, and nightly bon fires! We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Sept 2025
Thank you for your kind words! We’re delighted you loved the cottage, the lakes, and those nightly bonfires. Can’t wait to host you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Cute cottage in a lake vacation spot. Great biking in the area. Lake amenities are nice and bar scene is great.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Short trip

It was the perfect space to stay when visiting a new town.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Mar 2025
We appreciate your kind words! Hope to host you again soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Adorable cottage

The property in the heart of Sister Lakes was adorable. Would definitely stay again and would recommend to others.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Aug 2024
Hello , thank you for taking the time to share your experience! We look forward to welcoming you back in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Comfy and relaxing

We only stayed 1 night - we would liked to have more ti.e to explore the area.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 18 July 2025
Thanks for your visit! We’d love to have you back when you can stay longer and explore more.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family visit

Second time staying in the cottages.Will be returning soon
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 27 July 2025
Thank you for being a returning guest! We look forward to your next visit.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great little cottage

Working out of town. Place feels like home.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar 2025
Thank you! So happy the cottage felt like home. Safe travels, and visit again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cute little cottage!

Great location! Could use some privacy on the glass front door. Would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Aug 2024
Hello Lindsey, thank you for your kind review and for sharing your positive experience! We look forward to the opportunity to host you again in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quick one night stay.

We have been looking for a place for week or weekend getaways. So, we tried this place out. We will definitely be back for a longer stay next time. Clean, quiet and perfect for couples and families.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Aug 2024
Hello Ray ,Thank you for your feedback, and we’d love to have you stay with us again.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute cabin, fully updated, dishes and linens provided, even pods for coffee maker. Only issues; next cabin renters blocked our parking, no lake views from cabins.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Sept 2025
We appreciate your review! Happy to hear the cabin met your needs. We’ll look into improving the parking situation and thanks for bringing it to our attention.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful

Would most definitely go back here
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Aug 2024
Hello Jennifer, thank you for your positive review! We look forward to welcoming you back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quick get away

The cottage was just as described. Clean and quiet. Rental of kayaks and/or canoe is a plus. Cottage is right down the street for Dan’s Dockside bar and grill and Driftwood. Will come again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 27 July 2025
Thank you! We're so glad you enjoyed the cottage and nearby spots. We'd love to host you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

Our stay was great. Communication and attentiveness with the property manager was really good. He was very quick to address a concern. We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 31 July 2024
Hi Breanna, thank you for your feedback! We’re glad you enjoyed the place. We hope to host you again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

3rd Time Staying This Year

This place is honestly amazing! Perfect location for my needs. This was my 3rd time coming here this year (two separate cabins) and both were perfect! Roomy, cozy, quick communication with the property manager. Will for sure stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Aug 2024
Hello Shawna, thank you for your kind review and for sharing your positive experience! We look forward to the opportunity to host you again in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing!!

It was an absolute amazing experience for me and my fiancé. Will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Aug 2024
Hello Elise , Thank you for your kind review! We look forward to welcoming you back in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice small cottage between several lakes

This cottage was "as advertised". Small but perfect for 2 people. While not located on the water it was within walking distance of 3 of the lakes. Also, walking distance to an ice cream shop, bar/ restaurant and a brewery. Comes with access to a dock. We also enjoyed the fire pit one night.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Sept 2025
Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re glad the cottage met your needs and that you had a great time using the fire pit and dock. We hope to host you again in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

memorial day weekend

Very clean and comfortable. walking distance to shops, restaurants. would highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Aug 2024
Hello Meg , Thank you for your feedback! We look forward to hosting you again in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fun

It was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Aug 2024
Hello Mary, Thank you for the fantastic review! Your satisfaction is our top priority, and we’re excited to host you again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very nice and convenient.

Hope to stay here next year... could benefit from a more comfortable couch and a grip bar in the shower for handicapped. Otherwise, terrific! Thank you.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Feb 2025
We appreciate your feedback! We're glad you had a great stay and will definitely consider your suggestions for future improvements. Hope to host you again next year!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Clean and cozy

The cabin was super cute and very clean. Checkin was super easy. Great communication with the host. They even had a gallon of water for us in the fridge and some bottles bedside on the nightstand which was such a nice extra touch. We had some friends staying in a few of the other cabins. It’s a great place to go with friends and all be together, but still have your own private space. Loved it! Will definitely consider renting again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Oct 2024
Hello Erin, Thank you for your lovely review! We look forward to hosting you again in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

100% Perfect

We were in cabin 6. It was the perfect size for the 2 of us, we loved that it was in walking distance to 3 lakes and Dockside Dan's bar. The area and set up of the cabins was super cute. I loved the set up with the shared firepit in the middle. We didn't bring wood for a fire but it would have been nice. We were there for wine tasting and there were so many options within a 30 minute drive. It was nice to sit out side for breakfast and coffee on the patio. We will be back with friends and utilize more of the cabins.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Feb 2025
Thank you for your review! We're so glad you loved the cabin and its proximity to the lakes and Dockside Dan’s. Looking forward to hosting you and your friends next time!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We enjoyed the fishing but the pier is narrow. Canoes/ kayak available we didn't use. Grills nice, no stove inside only microwave and stove top. Take food to cook as stores and restaurants are far, close early, or not easy to spot for visitors. The only issue we had was we were unable to watch Tv in separate rooms because the remote controlled both TVs. It was not a big deal. Otherwise, very relaxing but two days went so fast.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a very pleasant stay. For the most part we were very happy and content with this cottage. There were a few small glitches that keeps me from giving our stay 5 stars. When we arrived the code for the door did not work. After contacting the host, we found that the battery was dead and needed to be changed. There was a person on the property and we were able to get this fixed. We had to go out and buy a few things that I felt should have been provided. There was a subtle odor in the cottage when we walked in and not sure if it was cigarette smoke. The bed was very comfortable and the furnishings were adequate. There was plenty of coffee for the Keurig and the refrigerator was nice and cold. The grounds were immaculate and well tended. We enjoyed having a picnic table and chairs on the patio to enjoy the nice weather. Internet reception was good. We did find a couple of yellowjackets in the cottage and I was concerned since I am allergic to them. We did not see any obvious nests around the building. We would definitely consider staying here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location
Disliked: Check-in

Great location

This property is one of several cottage rentals on one large lot. The lake access is through the lot, across a street and down a small hill, between two other lake houses. Great fishing right off the dock. I took my kayak and found a drainage tunnel to the left with access to the adjacent lake. Nice shallow water to easily see the fish.Dockside Dan's is within walking distance easily. Great view of the lake from the patio and excellent perch dinner. A little farther is the strand which looked very fun lots of outdoor activities and drinks. Also sister lakes brewing. Great food and variety of beer. Overall great stay. I would go here again, great location. Only issues were that i had a dirty floor when I arrived and did not get the access code email or text upon arrival. Had to ask the maintenance guy for the code. During my visit they were finishing renovating the last two cottages. I'm sure these were just minor inconveniences because they are so new. Also parking spaces could be addressed. And move the fire pit so people aren't parking over it.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Apr 2023
Hi Lori, thank you for visiting! I’m glad you enjoyed the beautiful space. We have already escalated the issue to our housekeeping team to make sure this does not happen again.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Cute place but strict rules and needs some work

Overall this was a cute and comfortable place to stay. But a few things. There was only one burner on the stove that worked which made cooking hard. We had to clean all the dishes before using them because they were dirty. All the surfaces were sticky, probably from too much disinfectant and dust. There aren’t enough counter spaces. Maybe adding a coffee table and another shelf in the bathroom next to the shower would be nice. There is only one small mirror in the whole place which makes getting ready for 2 people very hard. We ran out of toilet paper so we had to buy our own at the end. The air conditioner and fridge are very loud especially at night. After booking for 2 people, the manager called me and asked for more money for the 2nd person. Turns out when we spoke to the other people staying there, the company did this for everyone else as well. Not cool. Also, other people staying said they got a contract (after paying and non refundable) saying there is no drinking and smoking inside or out. I don’t remember if I got one, but there are also a lot of cameras looking out onto the fire pit. I’m sorry but there should be nothing wrong with drinking and smoking by a fire pit especially if you are responsible and respectful to the property. And you should know the rules before giving money for a non refundable purchase.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Sept 2023
Thank you for your feedback, Jackie. This is definitely not acceptable and does not represent our standards. I apologize for this happening just wish you would have contacted us immediately so we could quickly resolve the situation on your behalf as our team reacts quickly to any guest concern. Take care!
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