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Kayak, Fish, Boat & Swim: Home Near Lakeside Park!

Dowagiac vacation home with kitchen

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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4750 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available

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Dowagiac, MI
  • Place, Magician Lake
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Silver Beach
    ‪27 min drive‬
  • Place, University of Notre Dame
    ‪45 min drive‬
  • Airport, South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.)
    ‪46 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Dowagiac

In Dowagiac .A stay at this vacation home places you within half a mile (1 km) of Magician Lake and 6 miles (10 km) of Brown Lake. Pipestone Lake and Round Lake are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Magician Lake - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Andrews University - 23 min drive - 25.5 miles
  • Silver Beach - 27 min drive - 24.0 miles
  • Warren Dunes State Park - 32 min drive - 36.1 miles
  • University of Notre Dame - 45 min drive - 43.3 miles

Getting around

  • Dowagiac Station - 18 min drive
  • South Bend Intl. Airport (SBN) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪BT's Pub - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Lakeview Inn - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Wright Place - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪TJ's Sports Bar & Grill - ‬13 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.

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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-- 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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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Games
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Firepit
  • Gas grill
  • Porch/lanai

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby

Safety features

  • 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

  • Unit size: 750 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

506039

Frequently asked questions

How close is Kayak, Fish, Boat & Swim: Home Near Lakeside Park! to the airport?

This vacation home is 43.4 mi (50-min drive) away from the South Bend Intl. Airport (SBN) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Kayak, Fish, Boat & Swim: Home Near Lakeside Park! have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

Does Kayak, Fish, Boat & Swim: Home Near Lakeside Park! offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Kayak, Fish, Boat & Swim: Home Near Lakeside Park!?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home, but Dowagiac Four Winds Casino (24-min drive) and Four Winds Casino Hartford (24-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at Kayak, Fish, Boat & Swim: Home Near Lakeside Park!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Kayak, Fish, Boat & Swim: Home Near Lakeside Park!?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Kayak, Fish, Boat & Swim: Home Near Lakeside Park! have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Kayak, Fish, Boat & Swim: Home Near Lakeside Park! have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Kayak, Fish, Boat & Swim: Home Near Lakeside Park! to downtown Dowagiac?

This vacation home is 1.5 mi away from Sister Lakes.

Kayak, Fish, Boat & Swim: Home Near Lakeside Park! Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 12 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 12 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 12 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

George P.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Over all a great stay
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sandra P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place small but just what we wanted. Weather didn’t allow us to get in the water. Would choose again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Maura C.

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

Cute place and great location

We enjoyed our stay here it was a very cute place! It worked out well because our family has a place close by and it was easy travel. The hosts communicated well and it was a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kelly B.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
We spent a long weekend to celebrate an anniversary, with our Boxer. Property, surrounding area and lake access was perfection. Easy, quite and fun.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mary S.

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

Magician Lake

Thoroughly enjoyed our visit. Beautiful place with lots of beaches within a short drive.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dielle D.

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

Wedding guest stay

Cute, small and quaint cottage within walking distance to beautiful lake!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alycia E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Hoof trimming clinic weekend

Cute little cottage. Clean and had everything we needed. Very nice
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne R.

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

Cute & Clean

Cute little place. Had everything we needed to be comfortable during our stay. A/C worked great. Grill available with full tank of gas. Kitchen stocked with enough items to prepare food, cook and clean up. Two thumbs up 👍 👍
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Cute lake house on Magician Lake

We had never visited Dowagiac, Michigan before, but we were pleased with the friendly community of Magician Lake! The lake house was sweetly decorated, clean and thoughtfully stocked with everything we needed to enjoy a memorable week! Karen was friendly and quick to respond with any questions we had before the trip. She gave excellent recommendations about the area. This location is especially excellent for anybody who has a boat or any kind of aquatic equipment that they can take in the lake. Kayaks were supplied, but they were sit on top kayaks, which we were not completely familiar with. We so appreciated all that the Lake and the house had to offer! Thank you so much for sharing your property with us! I can definitely see us coming back in the future!