On lake.You'll find Dowagiac Area History Museum and Southwestern Michigan College within 3 miles (5 km) of this vacation home. Beckwith Theatre and Ascension Borgess-Lee Hospital are also within 3 miles (5 km).
Dowagiac Area History Museum - 6 min drive - 2.9 miles
Southwestern Michigan College - 6 min drive - 3.1 miles
Dowagiac Four Winds Casino - 14 min drive - 8.4 miles
Diamond Lake - 21 min drive - 11.9 miles
Magician Lake - 23 min drive - 12.3 miles
Getting around
Dowagiac Station - 5 min drive
South Bend Intl. Airport (SBN) - 44 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 6 min drive
Oak+Ash - 5 min drive
The Twirl - 14 min drive
Burger King - 6 min drive
Taco Bell - 6 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Cozy Quiet at Mill Pond Cottage
Peaceful cottage nestled on historic Mill Pond, the secret of the locals for great fishing and small-town lake life. The Cottage is inlet side of a no-wake lake. Take a paddle board/boat ride through the lily pad path to beautiful open water with excellent fishing and relaxing. Gather on our dock around the grill or fire table or make s'mores around the fire-pit. Swing in our hammock and listen to the frogs or go and see all the region of the Great Lakes has to offer right out your doorstep.
We are located on Mill Pond in pretty little historic Dowagiac. A local no-wake lake, Mill Pond is a favorite local fishing/swimming hole. Although we are on the inlet side of the lake. You can take the lovely lily pad path to the open water in the summer to enjoy the tranquility. Enjoy fishing from our dock and fully enclosed back yard. We provide a hammock, grill, firepit, and fire table. We also have a paddle boat and paddle board for you to use at your own risk, but you are welcome to bring your own kayak/canoe. The cottage is located on a dead-end road and we really love our neighbors so please be respectful that this is a local area. No loud music, parties, fireworks, or events. We are close to everything the great lakes region has to offer, including wineries, breweries, the great outdoors, dining, and much more. But if you are looking for a quiet little getaway nestled into luxury with our 100% linen sheets, beautiful decor, and custom locally roasted coffee, we might be the place you never leave. Just minutes from a lovely little golf course, Southwest Michigan College, and downtown Dowagiac we have the best of all worlds. Welcome home!!
You are 100% liable for any watercraft use or water safety during the duration of your stay. If you choose to use our watercraft you are responsible for any harm that you or any of those staying with you may incur.
Door code will be sent to you the day of check in.
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher
General
Garden
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
Pets are welcome
Service animals are exempt from fees
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Events
No events 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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.
Property is also known as
291210
Frequently asked questions
How close is Cozy Quiet at Mill Pond Cottage to the airport?
This vacation home is 30.9 mi (44-min drive) away from the South Bend Intl. Airport (SBN) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.
Does Cozy Quiet at Mill Pond Cottage have an airport shuttle?
Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.
Does Cozy Quiet at Mill Pond Cottage offer free breakfast?
This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.
Is there a casino at Cozy Quiet at Mill Pond Cottage?
No, there is no casino at this vacation home, but Dowagiac Four Winds Casino (10-min drive) is nearby.
What time is check-in at Cozy Quiet at Mill Pond Cottage?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
Is there free parking at Cozy Quiet at Mill Pond Cottage?
Free parking is not available at this vacation home.
Does Cozy Quiet at Mill Pond Cottage have a pool?
This vacation home does not have a pool.
Does Cozy Quiet at Mill Pond Cottage have a spa?
There are no spa services available at this vacation home.
How close is Cozy Quiet at Mill Pond Cottage to downtown Dowagiac?
This vacation home is 1.8 mi away from Dowagiac.
Reviews
Cozy Quiet at Mill Pond Cottage Reviews
8.0
Very Good
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9.0/10
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 10 reviews
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Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 10 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 10 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 10 reviews
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Reviews
8/10 Good
Dana W.
Aug 13, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Overall the cabin is quite cute. It is very clean and a comfortable place to stay. My main complaint is that the portion of the lake it is on is very stagnant and feels like a mosquito breeding ground. There was a lack of comfortable outdoor furniture where the only place to relax was a hammock. It's also not close to much with the majority of things to do being about 40 minutes away. However the neighbors are nice and the area is quite peaceful.
Dana W.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
8/10 Good
James B.
Aug 12, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
The property was clean, beds were comfortable.
James B.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
6/10 Okay
alyssa w.
Jul 22, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
alyssa w.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
4/10 Poor
Tracey H., Indiana
Jun 27, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
HOT
Thankfully we stayed early June because I can not imagine how hot it gets in this place. They have cooling units in the bedrooms and living room, but if you try to run all of them, it blows a breaker. The host said they've never had this issue, but not sure how because you literally can't run all units. The breaker had to be reset four times before we gave up and just turned the two smaller bedrooms off completely. Doing so was fine because we weren't using those rooms, BUT it made the rest of the house HOT. We had planned to mostly stay at the place and enjoy some peace and quiet, but it was so warm in there that it was not enjoyable. The pond was very nice, the place has been redone nicely and the bed was very cozy.
Tracey H.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
8/10 Good
Lesley P.
Jun 16, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Heather is a very responsive host. She answers questions right away. Mill Pond is very charming! The neighbors are very friendly and wave when they see you. We had a pleasant weekend getaway for my son’s 17 birthday. We will be sure to check out her other properties!
Lesley P.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Shawna D.
Jun 16, 2025
Shawna D.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Joseph D., Bloomfield
Oct 9, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Cute place!
The host was very fast to respond to any messages, beds were super comfortable & it wasn't to far out of town!
Joseph D.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
6/10 Okay
Maridy M., Clayton, NC
Oct 1, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Double wide on a lily pad pond
The inside of this property was very clean and comfortable. The concern came driving through the trailer park to get to it. We never felt unsafe, but it was not expected. The water smelled horrendous, it was not drinkable and we took minimal showers to avoid the sewage smell. On top of that, we had already had issues about trying to "modify" our reservation by one night and the host said we couldn't do that..."it had to be a 2 night minimum" which it was three to begin with. Then she came back with "we don't check in or out people on Saturday". I asked her to send me that written in the policy and she did not respond. I could not cancel so I had to pay for a night no one was staying there due to flight changes. All this being said, there were not many options in this area that we needed to be in. The "cottage" was clean and comfortable if you can get past the odor of the water.
Maridy M.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Stephen E.
Sep 23, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend wedding getaway
We had a great time staying here, everything was super clean and cute and very close to the wedding we were attending! Plenty of things to do on property and in town. Thank you for hosting us!
10/10!
Stephen E.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Brandon Q.
Sep 3, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing
It’s so peaceful with an amazing backyard and pond for fishing . Neighbors are so great make you feel at home