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Be home away from home @ Charming Chestnut Cottage

Dowagiac accommodation with kitchen

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Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Dowagiac, MI
  • Place, Ascension Borgess-Lee Hospital
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Beckwith Theatre
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Dowagiac Area History Museum
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.)
    ‪37 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Dowagiac

In Dowagiac .With a stay at this Dowagiac cottage, you'll be steps from Ascension Borgess-Lee Hospital and within a 10-minute walk of Beckwith Theatre. Dowagiac Area History Museum and Southwestern Michigan College are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Ascension Borgess-Lee Hospital - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Beckwith Theatre - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Dowagiac Area History Museum - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • University of Notre Dame - 36 min drive - 29.3 miles
  • Notre Dame Stadium - 39 min drive - 29.5 miles

Getting around

  • Dowagiac Station - 9 min walk
  • South Bend Intl. Airport (SBN) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Oak+Ash - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Be home away from home @ Charming Chestnut Cottage

CHARMINGLY RENOVATED HISTORIC CHESTNUT COTTAGE is nestled against the magnificent stone wall and grounds of the Lee Mansion. Built in the 1800's as the quaint house keepers cottage of the mansion, it retains much of its original wood work/ built-ins/hardware updated with modern amenities.

Off the beaten track but close to everything, Dowagiac offers fine dining/shopping/highspeed train into Chicago. Near all the best beaches and wine trail. 6 mins to the casino. Quiet/lovely neighborhood.

Beautiful unique aesthetic and charming outdoor space. Vintage inspired elements and original 1800’s charm combine to make a photo worthy backdrop to your family get together or romantic getaway. Large patio with fire pit, walled backyard, hammock, and garden. Nestled on the original grounds of the Lee Mansion this was the house keepers cottage and shares the beautiful historic rock wall. We’ve done all we can to bring back the charm and add a little of our own. Large farmhouse style table can fit all the family or host a work meeting! Beautiful functioning kitchen with everything you need. Comfortable beds with linen sheets and soft inviting nooks for sitting.

Self check in at lock box with code after booking.

The entire house and yard is yours to access. Use our back patio and fire pit or relax and read a book under our giant mulberry tree in the back yard hammock.

Garage is not available for renters use.

I live in a neighboring town so if you need anything I can help. I also can offer highlights and things to do. I’m a survivalist, bushcrafter, and forest school teacher so if you’d like a foraging/outdoor experience let me know!

Quiet and family based this is a lovely street. We are in walking distance to historic downtown, the Amtrak train station with service into Chicago, the grocery store, dining, shopping, hiking, and a beautiful live theater and library.

Lockbox is located on the driveway side of the front porch. You will receive a check in code on the day of check in.
Absolutely no events allowed. Please respect the family based neighborhood. Please collect all trash, do dishes, and tidy up before you leave, please put key back in lock box.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Firepit
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

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

  • 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
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. 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.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Be home away from home @ Charming Chestnut Cottage to the airport?

This cottage is 29.7 mi (45-min drive) away from the South Bend Intl. Airport (SBN) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Be home away from home @ Charming Chestnut Cottage have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this cottage.

Does Be home away from home @ Charming Chestnut Cottage offer free breakfast?

This cottage does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Be home away from home @ Charming Chestnut Cottage?

No, there is no casino at this cottage, but Dowagiac Four Winds Casino (6-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Be home away from home @ Charming Chestnut Cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Be home away from home @ Charming Chestnut Cottage?

Free parking is not available at this cottage.

Does Be home away from home @ Charming Chestnut Cottage have a pool?

This cottage does not have a pool.

Does Be home away from home @ Charming Chestnut Cottage have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this cottage.

How close is Be home away from home @ Charming Chestnut Cottage to downtown Dowagiac?

This cottage is 0.4 mi away from Dowagiac.

Be home away from home @ Charming Chestnut Cottage Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 7 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 7 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 7 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 7 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

P.j. M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved the decor, cute historic home. Clean and comfortable. Had an enjoyable stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Diana C.

Liked: Cleanliness
The place was comfy and clean. Just a bit difficult for my handicapped (double amputee) husband due to some of the layout bit we managed. Thank you for letting us experience your historical home.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alpine T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very nice and convenient

The host was very responsive and understanding. This place was beautiful and very convenient for us.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alpine T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Home

This home is very nice and unique. It was very clean and welcoming. We look forward to staying in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Samuel C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice place.

Fitting price and great place that’s pretty accurate compared to photos. There was some sort of creature stirring in the walls all night though hard to get sleep. Other than that the place has everything you need for an accommodating stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

lisa r.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family visit

Was not at all impressed. There were no rails going up stairs. The couch was broken. Nothing like the ad said it was.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Michael P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024