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Herons Nest at Viewpoint Beach channel on Magician Lake, Sister Lakes, MI 49047

Vacation home perfectly located for exploring Dowagiac

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Outdoor dining
3 bedrooms, free WiFi
Smart TV, fireplace
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 9

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Sister Lakes, MI
  • Place, Magician Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Notre Dame
    ‪49 min drive‬
  • Place, Notre Dame Stadium
    ‪52 min drive‬
  • Airport, South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.)
    ‪49 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Dowagiac

City center stay.A stay at this vacation home places you within half a mile (1 km) of Magician Lake and 6 miles (10 km) of Round Lake. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Brown Lake and Danneffel Lake.
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What's nearby

  • Magician Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Silver Beach - 28 min drive - 25.1 miles
  • University of Notre Dame - 49 min drive - 39.4 miles
  • Four Winds Casino South Bend - 52 min drive - 59.9 miles
  • Notre Dame Stadium - 52 min drive - 39.6 miles

Getting around

  • Dowagiac Station - 15 min drive
  • South Bend Intl. Airport (SBN) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Oak+Ash - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬15 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.

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!

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Dock
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • In the city center
  • Near a hospital
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Boat
  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Property located in a resort

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 5:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 1:30 PM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

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
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 there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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 private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Parties and events are allowed on site. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Herons Nest Viewpoint Beach Magician 49047 House
Herons Nest Viewpoint Beach Magician Lake Sister Lakes MI 49047
Herons Nest Viewpoint Beach Magician 49047
Herons Nest Viewpoint Beach Magician 49047 House
Herons Nest Viewpoint Beach Magician Lake Sister Lakes MI 49047
Herons Nest Viewpoint Beach Magician 49047 House
Herons Nest Viewpoint Beach Magician 49047

Frequently asked questions

How close is Herons Nest at Viewpoint Beach channel on Magician Lake, Sister Lakes, MI 49047 to the airport?

This vacation home is 44.7 mi (56-min drive) away from the South Bend Intl. Airport (SBN) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Herons Nest at Viewpoint Beach channel on Magician Lake, Sister Lakes, MI 49047 have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

Does Herons Nest at Viewpoint Beach channel on Magician Lake, Sister Lakes, MI 49047 offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Herons Nest at Viewpoint Beach channel on Magician Lake, Sister Lakes, MI 49047?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home, but Dowagiac Four Winds Casino (21-min drive) and Four Winds Casino Hartford (27-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at Herons Nest at Viewpoint Beach channel on Magician Lake, Sister Lakes, MI 49047?

Check-in begins at 5:30 PM.

Is there free parking at Herons Nest at Viewpoint Beach channel on Magician Lake, Sister Lakes, MI 49047?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Herons Nest at Viewpoint Beach channel on Magician Lake, Sister Lakes, MI 49047 have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Herons Nest at Viewpoint Beach channel on Magician Lake, Sister Lakes, MI 49047 have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Herons Nest at Viewpoint Beach channel on Magician Lake, Sister Lakes, MI 49047 to downtown Dowagiac?

This vacation home is 1.3 mi away from Sister Lakes.

Herons Nest at Viewpoint Beach channel on Magician Lake, Sister Lakes, MI 49047 Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 52 out of 64 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 64 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 64 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 64 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 64 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Corie W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great lake house with a beautiful backyard leading to a perfect fishing channel. Had a wonderful weekend!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leticia S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed at the Herons Nest over the weekend with my family. It was a lovely CLEAN relaxing place. Plenty of outdoor seating with a fire pit.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kailee O.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a lovely relaxing weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Matthew R., St. Louis

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice clean place with 3 bedrooms, a bathroom, and a combined kitchen and living room area. It is on the back channel of the lake with a swimming hole that can be used across the street. I recommend renting a boat from the owner or from a marina to dock out back so you can explore the lake.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

krista W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place!

The house was updated and clean. It had all the amenities. The porch needs to be replaced but waking up and enjoying coffee outside was wonderful. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Bday get away

We really enjoyed our stay. It was relaxing and it was nice for our teenagers to have their own rooms. The pontoon boat was fun. Lot's of sleeping space if you're traveling with a big group. I know a lake trip is casual, but one recommendations I would have is to add a full length mirror. Thats the girlie in me. I did love the deep bathtub.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family weekend

This is our 3rd year here and we enjoy being here. Fishing is great, the house is bug enough for us. The lake is beautiful
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

lorretta s.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome house- Awesome host

House was a bit more than we expected- Hilda and Heather were easily accessible and went above and beyond. Pictures don’t show the full beauty of the property- on channel but very close to lake entrance- peaceful serene view from back deck- walk around front and get the active lake view.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bill M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Stay

Great Place. Heather and Hilda were easy and great to work with. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Casey D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Friend’s getaway

It was a cute place. The no linens & towels was new for most of us, but we made it work. We rented a boat which was nice to have. Hilda was very responsive whenever I messaged her. We locked ourselves out, and she came over right away without making us feel bad.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sabrina B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect. Quiet getaway

We had a great stay! The one thing the listing doesn’t boast about is the shower head is super high which is wonderful for tall people! My dad has spent a lifetime huddling under shower heads so it was so nice to have this extra tall shower head! The cottage is clean and peaceful and the dock is great! The furniture is very comfortable and the tv is great for rainy days too! The canal is quiet and nature is abundant, we enjoyed herons, swans, geese, fish, and other birds. The owner is very helpful and responsive to any questions you have along the way! We will be back for more R&R!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julia F S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Host was great!

We arrived at night so the property was a tad hard to find but the host was super helpful. Cottage was comfortable and location was great! Host went above and beyond for us and we couldn’t be more pleased. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Elizabeth D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Weekend getaway

This is our second year going here. We loved our weekend getaway. Only issue was we rented a pontoon boat and we did get one but it was smaller then the one we expected. Next year we will make sure the bigger pontoon is what we get.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

NANCY J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Herons Nest

besides having a difficult time finding the cabin (wrong address) the stay was very nice, supplied with everything needed. Very clean!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin H., Chicago, Illinois

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect vacation home!

Second year in a row and might just make this a yearly stay! House is big enough for the family to spread out and not on the main lake so it’s very peaceful. Rented the pantoon for a day and has a great time on Magician Lake. Fished from the docks the whole week. Host is amazing and very accommodating.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

kevin r.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice weekend stay

Nice weekend away on the lake. Lake access, bonnfire pit and a place to crash and nice kitchen.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Brian S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Migician Lake access and swim lot are a nice set up

The place was clean, simple to settle in and accommodated our family’s sleeping arrangements with ease.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steve B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Was awesome

So I’ll have to say this Beds could be much more comfy And the fly situation not good But all else was great
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

adam s., southfield

Liked: Cleanliness

Good stay and trip

Hilda was very nice and welcoming. Trip was great. Power outage happened while there other than that it was great
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Dennis h.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice little cottage

Good location
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laura C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cousin get-together

Nice clean house situated on the channel of magician lake. Nice and quiet area.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kevin H., Chicago, Illinois

Liked: Cleanliness

Reunion trip

Stayed at this property with my family for a family reunion and it was amazing! Great size, clean, and quiet! Kids had a great time fishing on the dock out back. Would love you stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Piotr R.

Liked: Cleanliness

wonderful environment

At the beginning of our stay we encountered a few disappointments but Hilda and her hard working daughter were very helpful, nice and they were trying to make our stay as great as possible. Overall it was a wonderful and very relaxing weekend. Thank you and hope to see you again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amy H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect for us!

This was exactly what we needed! Love the channel we were on, the lake was great, and the owners were fantastic! We hope to be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brandy F.

Liked: Cleanliness

2021 family mini vacation

It was a nice fun and relaxing time with our family,thank you for letting us stay. We really enjoyed ourselves and would love to come back.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021