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Kayak, Fish, Boat & Swim: Home Near Lakeside Park!
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10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 469.7 sq m
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Dowagiac, MI
- Place, Magician Lake2 min walk
- Place, University of Notre Dame49 min drive
- Place, Notre Dame Stadium52 min drive
- Airport, South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.)47 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)
Additional Sleeping (Screened Porch)
1 Double Sofa Bed
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
1 bathroom
Full Bathroom
Spaces
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
About this property
Kayak, Fish, Boat & Swim: Home Near Lakeside Park!
Lake days await in Dowagiac when you book this no-frills family home. Equipped with 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, and all the essentials, this vacation rental makes the perfect place for a weekend retreat. On warm afternoons, get the idyllic Michigan experience by walking down the road to Magician Lake for a swim or paddle, using the boat launch to set sail for a fishing excursion, or touring downtown Sister Lakes. Later, stop by a local farm stand to pick up fresh ingredients or grill your fresh catch!
-- THE PROPERTY --
Walk to Magician Lake | 3 Mi to Downtown Sister Lakes | Enclosed Porch w/ Lake Views | 2 Kayaks Provided
Bedroom 1: Queen Bed | Bedroom 2: Queen Bed | Screened Porch: Full Futon
OUTDOOR LIVING: Screened porch w/ seating, unfenced yard, outdoor dining area, gas grill, wood-burning fire pit, beach chairs, 2 kayaks (waiver required), life jackets
INDOOR LIVING: Smart TVs (all bedrooms), dining table, board games, electric fireplace, cozy living room
KITCHEN: Cooking basics, Keurig coffee maker, tea kettle, microwave, stove/oven, refrigerator, toaster, dishware & flatware
GENERAL: Free WiFi, keyless entry, complimentary toiletries, linens & towels, central heating & air conditioning, washer & dryer, laundry detergent, hair dryer, trash bags & paper towels
ACCESSIBILITY: Step-free access, single-story home
FAQ: Pet fee (paid pre-trip)
PARKING: Parking lot (2 vehicles), boat trailer parking available on-site
-- THE LOCATION --
LAKE DAYS: Magician Lake Access & Public Boat Launch (1 block), Magician Lake Boat Launch (0.8 miles), Round Lake Public Beach (3 miles), Doe Wah Jack’s Canoe Rentals (7 miles), Forest Beach Park (14 miles), Silver Beach County Park - Lake Michigan (20 miles), Rocky Gap Beach Park - Lake Michigan (20 miles), Runyon Pontoon Rentals (20 miles), Hagar Park/Beach (22 miles)
ATTRACTIONS: Downtown Sister Lakes - restaurants, bars, breweries, mini-golf (3 miles), Heddon Museum (10 miles), Butterfly House (16 miles), Sarett Nature Center (16 miles), Silver Beach Carousel (19 miles), Notre Dame - football weekends (30 miles), Mishawaka Riverwalk (36 miles)
GOLF: Indian Lake Hills Golf Course (9 miles), Elks Golf Course (11 miles), Spruce Ridge Golf Club (11 miles), Pipestone Creek Golf Course (11 miles), Paw Paw Lake Golf Club (14 miles)
TRAILS: Hamilton Township Coastal Plain Marsh (8 miles), Van Buren Trail State Park (10 miles), Dowagiac Woods Nature Sanctuary (11 miles), Royalton Township Nature Trail (20 miles), McCoy Creek Trail (32 miles)
AIRPORT: South Bend International Airport (43 miles), Gerald R. Ford International Airport (90 miles)
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Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you'll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we'll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we'll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you.
-- POLICIES --
- No smoking
- Pet friendly w/ $50 fee (+ fees & taxes)
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- NOTE: This single-story home offers step-free access
- NOTE: Guests are required to sign a waiver to use the 2 kayaks. The kayak put-in for Lake Michigan is 1000 feet down the road
-- THE PROPERTY --
Walk to Magician Lake | 3 Mi to Downtown Sister Lakes | Enclosed Porch w/ Lake Views | 2 Kayaks Provided
Bedroom 1: Queen Bed | Bedroom 2: Queen Bed | Screened Porch: Full Futon
OUTDOOR LIVING: Screened porch w/ seating, unfenced yard, outdoor dining area, gas grill, wood-burning fire pit, beach chairs, 2 kayaks (waiver required), life jackets
INDOOR LIVING: Smart TVs (all bedrooms), dining table, board games, electric fireplace, cozy living room
KITCHEN: Cooking basics, Keurig coffee maker, tea kettle, microwave, stove/oven, refrigerator, toaster, dishware & flatware
GENERAL: Free WiFi, keyless entry, complimentary toiletries, linens & towels, central heating & air conditioning, washer & dryer, laundry detergent, hair dryer, trash bags & paper towels
ACCESSIBILITY: Step-free access, single-story home
FAQ: Pet fee (paid pre-trip)
PARKING: Parking lot (2 vehicles), boat trailer parking available on-site
-- THE LOCATION --
LAKE DAYS: Magician Lake Access & Public Boat Launch (1 block), Magician Lake Boat Launch (0.8 miles), Round Lake Public Beach (3 miles), Doe Wah Jack’s Canoe Rentals (7 miles), Forest Beach Park (14 miles), Silver Beach County Park - Lake Michigan (20 miles), Rocky Gap Beach Park - Lake Michigan (20 miles), Runyon Pontoon Rentals (20 miles), Hagar Park/Beach (22 miles)
ATTRACTIONS: Downtown Sister Lakes - restaurants, bars, breweries, mini-golf (3 miles), Heddon Museum (10 miles), Butterfly House (16 miles), Sarett Nature Center (16 miles), Silver Beach Carousel (19 miles), Notre Dame - football weekends (30 miles), Mishawaka Riverwalk (36 miles)
GOLF: Indian Lake Hills Golf Course (9 miles), Elks Golf Course (11 miles), Spruce Ridge Golf Club (11 miles), Pipestone Creek Golf Course (11 miles), Paw Paw Lake Golf Club (14 miles)
TRAILS: Hamilton Township Coastal Plain Marsh (8 miles), Van Buren Trail State Park (10 miles), Dowagiac Woods Nature Sanctuary (11 miles), Royalton Township Nature Trail (20 miles), McCoy Creek Trail (32 miles)
AIRPORT: South Bend International Airport (43 miles), Gerald R. Ford International Airport (90 miles)
-- REST EASY WITH US --
Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you'll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we'll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we'll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you.
-- POLICIES --
- No smoking
- Pet friendly w/ $50 fee (+ fees & taxes)
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- NOTE: This single-story home offers step-free access
- NOTE: Guests are required to sign a waiver to use the 2 kayaks. The kayak put-in for Lake Michigan is 1000 feet down the road
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
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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
About the area
Dowagiac
Sister Lakes is home to this holiday home. 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. Looking to get your feet wet? Kayaking and power boating adventures can be found near the property.

Dowagiac, MI
What's nearby
- Magician Lake - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
- Silver Beach - 26 min drive - 38.0 km
- University of Notre Dame - 49 min drive - 91.0 km
- Four Winds Casino South Bend - 49 min drive - 93.9 km
- Notre Dame Stadium - 52 min drive - 91.3 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Pizza Hut - 16 min drive
- TJ's Sports Bar & Grill - 13 min drive
- Wright Place - 6 min drive
- BT's Pub - 7 min drive
- Lutz's - 9 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
8.4/10
Communication
10/10
Location
9.8/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
Verified
29 Sept 2025
Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Kelly B.
17 Oct 2025
Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Kelly B.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Maura C.
20 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute place and great location
Maura C.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Mary S.
23 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Magician Lake
Mary S.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Dielle D.
15 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wedding guest stay
Dielle D.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Alycia E.
10 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
Hoof trimming clinic weekend
Alycia E.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Suzanne R.
9 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute & Clean
Suzanne R.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Cindy
8 Aug 2025
Cute lake house on Magician Lake
Cindy
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