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Turtle Cove at Viewpoint Beach on Magician Lake, Sister Lakes, MI 49047

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Outdoor dining
Smart TV, fireplace
Soap, toilet paper
3 bedrooms, free WiFi
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 9

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

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

On the beach.At this Dowagiac vacation home, you'll be 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 - 39.1 miles
  • Four Winds Casino South Bend - 52 min drive - 59.9 miles
  • Notre Dame Stadium - 52 min drive - 39.3 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
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬16 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.

Turtle Cove at Viewpoint Beach on Magician Lake, Sister Lakes, MI 49047

Quaint lake cottage located on a channel connecting to 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. If in the area, please contact for a tour. Fish off the dock, swim and boat on the lake. Wi-Fi available. Air Conditioned.
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 fall leaves, participate in the many wine-tasting activities sponsored by local wineries, shop in quaint, but bustling, Dowagiac, attend a University of Notre Dame football game in South Bend, IN, carve a jack-lantern from a pumpkin provided by Viewpoint Beach Resort management! The cottage is heated; you will be warm and cozy on a cold night after a busy, fun fall day in the country.
We have three cottages next to each other... Frog Hollow, Turtle Cove and Herons Nest...perfect for a group retreat, a reunion or a get-a-way with a group of friends!
Sleeps 8. Three-night minimum. ** NO High School Graduation parties!**
Experience a real American summer and autumn in the country!

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

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
  • Soap
  • 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
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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

  • 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
Contactless check-out available

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

Turtle Cove Viewpoint Beach Magician 49047 House
Turtle Cove Viewpoint Beach Magician Lake Sister Lakes MI 49047
Turtle Cove Viewpoint Beach Magician 49047
Turtle Cove Viewpoint Beach Magician 49047 House
Turtle Cove Viewpoint Beach Magician Lake Sister Lakes MI 49047
Turtle Cove Viewpoint Beach Magician 49047 House
Turtle Cove Viewpoint Beach Magician 49047

Frequently asked questions

How close is Turtle Cove at Viewpoint Beach 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 Turtle Cove at Viewpoint Beach on Magician Lake, Sister Lakes, MI 49047 have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Turtle Cove at Viewpoint Beach on Magician Lake, Sister Lakes, MI 49047 to the beach?

This vacation home is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Turtle Cove at Viewpoint Beach on Magician Lake, Sister Lakes, MI 49047 offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Turtle Cove at Viewpoint Beach 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 Turtle Cove at Viewpoint Beach on Magician Lake, Sister Lakes, MI 49047?

Check-in begins at 5:30 PM.

Is there free parking at Turtle Cove at Viewpoint Beach on Magician Lake, Sister Lakes, MI 49047?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Turtle Cove at Viewpoint Beach on Magician Lake, Sister Lakes, MI 49047 have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Turtle Cove at Viewpoint Beach on Magician Lake, Sister Lakes, MI 49047 have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Turtle Cove at Viewpoint Beach on Magician Lake, Sister Lakes, MI 49047 to downtown Dowagiac?

This vacation home is 1.3 mi away from Sister Lakes.

Turtle Cove at Viewpoint Beach on Magician Lake, Sister Lakes, MI 49047 Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 68 out of 89 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 89 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 89 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 89 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 89 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Sara U.

Liked: Cleanliness
Was super easy to book and communicate! Was the perfect place to stay with all the kiddos and adults.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jess F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful area, communicative and accommodating hosts, lovely spacious clean house and comfortable beds. Everything we needed in the kitchen was available so we were able to relax and have nice meals together. There is boat access about a mile up the road and a dock in the backyard on the channel to park the boat. There were pontoon boats available for rent so we were able to take a group of family members out onto the lake for fishing, swimming, and a relaxing ride. This was our second Labor Day weekend staying here and it was just as lovely as the first year!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Crystal J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our stay was great! My husband, our daughter and her family stayed and we had a great time. They made it so convenient and brought the paddle boards and kayaks right to us, and picked them up! the house was stocked full of anything you could need during a stay! The only thing I think you should know is the floor in front of the front door needs replaced. It’s falling in and seems as though flooring was put over it to cover it up.. we had to put a pan in the hole so everyone would not step in it. But I’m sure the owner knows that already and will fix it! It did not stop us from enjoying our time there! We would definitely rent this place again! The location is perfect! Magician lake is beautiful! We spent some time at Silver Beach as well! It’s about 30-40 minutes away but well worth the drive!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

John B.

Liked: Cleanliness

4th on the channel

Turtle Cove is a gem!We took the family up for the week of the 4th and really enjoyed our stay. The outdoor area in the back is very peaceful; fire pit, good fishing, and really cool to watch the boats all making their way to the lake.The home has all needs and is cool and comfortable.Hilda was wonderful throughout the entire process!A few opportunities;The home is a bit rundown:-kitchen floor is sunken under the flooring in several areas-the decks, both front and back have several cracks or holes in areas and it’s very splinter prone from years of wear and tear.-the majority of the docks on the channel are broken or even unusable.With that being said I would never hesitate to rebook- it was a wonderful trip and its proximity to the lake and everything around it is perfect.Thanks for having us!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

john r.

Liked: Cleanliness

Turtle Cove

The cabin was very clean. 1 queen bed 6 twin beds. I felt it was a good value. Nice back deck. Nice appliances and kitchen. It is on a small creek leading to the lake. Which is very close.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Highly Recommend Turtle Cove!!!

Everything was amazing. Couldn't ask for a better experience. Wildlife was everywhere. Great fishing right in the backyard. Just the escape we needed. Thank you for a perfect stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jes F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful long weekend

Our family had such a nice time here! Close enough to Dowagiac to be convenient, but out ebough to be perfectly peaceful. The lake and channel were great, the hosts accommodating, and the house we clean and spacious. I would definitely book here again! We had a good time just lpumging outside, fishing off the dock, and taking our little boat out.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Loved our stay!

We had such a great time at the Sister's Lakes! Property was as advertised. Owner was prompt with an queries.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Tricia H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Turtle Cove

We recently stayed at Turtle Cove with friends. The common space is nice and open and I liked the French doors that opened to the large deck. It was nice being on the canal and there is a pier available if you bring or rent a boat. The living room furniture was comfortable and the tv had access to streaming apps like Netflix. The internet connection was good. Bringing our own sheets was annoying, but we were told ahead of time. Don’t forget to bring blankets. Our families enjoyed our stay, but there are some things to note about the property. There is no dishwasher so we ended up using paper plates and plastic utensils for convenience. Some foil and ziplock baggies would have been convenient for food storage. The bedrooms were small and as pictured, but there was an odor that persisted in all of them. I am not sure if it came from the air conditioner units or the carpet, but the smell was musty and creeped onto some of our clothes. Another thing to note is the water damage to the kitchen floor. As soon as you walk in there is a rug over a large soft spot In the kitchen. It didn’t really effect us too much, but it is definitely significant enough to be annoying and a bit alarming. I wonder if there is other water damage that is causing the odor in the bedrooms. Overall we enjoyed our stay at Magician lake and would rent again because it’s conveniently down the street from our friends. Hilda was quick to answer if we had any questions.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

steve t.

Liked: Cleanliness

Conveniently

Very convenient and great locati
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

RJ and Allison P.

Liked: Cleanliness

We love Turtle Cove!

We had a wonderful stay at Turtle Cove and on Magician lake! The house was perfect for our two families. Hilda was lovely and accommodating as always! The property is beautiful and we have so much fun hanging out in the yard and on the lake. We always enjoy our stay here! We will be back next year!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon I., Hebron, Indiana

Liked: Cleanliness

Great quiet hideaway

Always a nice place to stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

sue f.

Liked: Cleanliness

Ill be back

Loved this cottage....backs up to a canal and the lake across the street... in the morning with coffee on deck was heaven... ...
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great time on the lake

The cottage was perfect for our group of 6 and we enjoyed the amenities of the yard when not out on the lake. Hoping to be back next year!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great time, as always!

This was our 3rd year staying at Turtle Cove and we plan to be back for a 4th year! Hilda is a wonderful host!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kasey J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Labor Day Get-A-Way

Good location on the channel with boat dock. I liked having the pontoon delivered there for us. Hostess knew we were getting in late and turned the lights on for us which was very welcoming. I woukd stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Miroslawa B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice weekend getaway

Always enjoy spending time on Magician Lake. It's beautiful and never over crowded. We always rent the pontoon boat to go on sandbar or fishing. Love to sit by the bonfire at night.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Diana G.

Fun weekend getaway

Great location on the channel which the kids enjoyed playing in. Docks were a bit in need of repair. A/C units worked great to cool the house- but very loud at night. Owner very responsive and friendly. Overall a great weekend getaway for the price.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Denise M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect long weekend

The property is well equipped and on a quiet street. Check in was easy as well as checkout. Plenty of seating and comfy beds. Perfect for families with big kids or small.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrea H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great family stay!

The manager was so easy to communicate with, and came out several times when we had questions. Went above and beyond. Loved fishing out on the back deck and the lake was clean and great for swimming.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

virginia s.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful vacation

Best place to stay for a week of family fun will be back
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family 4th of July

House was perfect for our family 4th holiday. The channel was fun to explore with our kayaks. The backyard and deck were wonderful for relaxing. And having access to the lake was a nice bonus. Wonderful and relaxing views. Owners were very responsive. Everything we hoped for and more!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachel M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Our "Happy Place!"

Our 4th year staying at Turtle Cove. We are happy that we were able to find such a wonderful cottage! I know we will be back! Hilda was wonderful and very prompt in answering any questions we had. Thanks so much!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aaron M., Chicago

Liked: Cleanliness

Another Stellar Weekend

Repeat customer of Hilda given how well these properties are run. She is the best -- very responsive and always on top of any issues we may have had. I highly recommend the two properties we stayed in.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn s.

Liked: Cleanliness

Kyle's Wedding

Nice to watch the lake "wake up" in the morning.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023