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Frog Hollow at Viewpoint Beach on Magician Lake, Sister Lakes, MI 49047

Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and balcony

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Property grounds
Exterior
TV, fireplace
Interior
TV, fireplace
Experience a classic American summer at this beautiful New England style salt box cottage on Magician Lake in Sister Lakes, Michigan. Perfect for families or couples looking to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life, unwind by the fire pit with BBQ or rent a boat and dock it at your lakefront lot nearby.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 12167 sq m

Popular amenities

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

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About this property

Entire place

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

Frog Hollow at Viewpoint Beach on Magician Lake, Sister Lakes, MI 49047

Beautiful New England style salt box cottage 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. A great week-end get-a-way for a large group...sleeps 12. Pitch your tent! Fish off the dock. Swim and boat at our lakefront lot nearby. Rent a boat on-sight and dock it at your cottage. Fire pit and BB-Q.
Air Conditioned.
Two-night minimum. **No High School Graduation Parties!**
Experience a real American summer!

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

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

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • In the city centre
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Water park
  • 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
  • Snorkelling 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
  • Unit size: 1,800 square feet

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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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
At the end of your stay, please take your trash out to the containers. You may leave the keys to the house on the kitchen table, and lock the door after you leave.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Pillows provided...Bed linens, towels, paper goods, charcoal NOT provided. Contact the owner for mattress sizes.
Boat rentals available: kayaks, canoes, pontoon boats, paddleboards...contact owner for availability.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

Events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Frog Hollow Viewpoint Beach Magician Lake Sister Lakes MI 49047
Frog Hollow Viewpoint Beach Magician Lake Sister Lakes MI 49047

About the area

Located in Dowagiac, this holiday home is in the city centre and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Riley-Shurte Woods Nature Sanctuary and Magician Lake, while Dowagiac Area History Museum and Beckwith Theatre are cultural highlights. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Map
Dowagiac, MI

What's nearby

  • Magician Lake - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Round Lake - 8 min drive - 7.1 km
  • Dowagiac Four Winds Casino - 24 min drive - 24.3 km
  • Surfari Joe's Indoor Wilderness Water Park - 27 min drive - 27.8 km
  • Silver Beach - 35 min drive - 40.4 km

Getting around

  • Dowagiac Station - 16 min drive
  • South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Oak+Ash - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Frog Hollow at Viewpoint Beach on Magician Lake, Sister Lakes, MI 49047 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Frog Hollow at Viewpoint Beach on Magician Lake, Sister Lakes, MI 49047?

Check-in begins at 5:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Frog Hollow at Viewpoint Beach on Magician Lake, Sister Lakes, MI 49047?

Checkout is at 1:30 PM.

Where is Frog Hollow at Viewpoint Beach on Magician Lake, Sister Lakes, MI 49047 located?

Located in the heart of Dowagiac, this holiday home is steps from Magician Lake and within 9 mi (15 km) of Round Lake and Brown Lake. Danneffel Lake and Pine Lake are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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Frog Hollow at Viewpoint Beach on Magician Lake, Sister Lakes, MI 49047 Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 57 out of 83 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 83 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 83 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 83 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 83 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brendan J.

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

Great Lakehouse and great stay!

We had a great stay at Frog Hollow. The owner was very responsive and the check-in and check-out processes were simple. We love Sister Lakes and had a wonderful and relaxing weekend
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mitchell W.

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

Great place

Nice little house on the river. No complaints.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alaina B.

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

Annual fishing trip

Great location
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Perfect for a weekend group getaway! Would recommend and stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bill H.

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

Nice place

Nice setting, plenty of parking and great access to the lake.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Cristella T.

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

Awesome family weekend!

We had a great time staying at Frog hollow! The property was beautiful everything we were looking for for a family getaway! We hope to visit again soon!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maggie B., Indianapolis

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

Solid spot

Really enjoyed our spot. There’s a great sand bar nearby too.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Patrick D.

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

Beautiful property

Had a great stay. Beautiful location. They have way more cooking gear, pretty much everything you'd need.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew K.

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

Nice spot for a guys' weekend

We had a pleasant stay. Enough beds for everyone, and we enjoyed grilling and eating at the picnic table. The bathroom is downstairs and the bedrooms are upstairs, which was a little inconvenient.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alison B.

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

Beautiful!

This has been such a comfortable, fun place for my family and I to stay at. Would definitely come back again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin P.

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

Best rental experience I’ve had

Great location, great home. Highly recommended

10/10 Excellent

Charles G.

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

Fun getaway

Had a nice weekend with some buddies. House has just what you’d need and isn’t far from good restaurants and golf courses.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

lara p.

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

Family week

Cottage was perfect accommodation for overflow of family. They so enjoyed the bonfire every evening
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Judith S.

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

Relaxing

very relaxing watching deer, geese, beavers, and the turtles. This location had a view of canal, but they assign a lake front location for swimming.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

kevin r.

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

Weekend getaway

Fun weekend on lake. Older cabin. Bunk beds for kids. Firepit for adults.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kerry Z.

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

4th of July Fun

Air conditioning is terrific. Love the screened in porch!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ryan D.

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

Weekend Getaway on Magician Lake

We had an amazing weekend at Frog Hollow on Magician lake and would go back in a heartbeat! Cynthia was great to deal with and helped out any questions. The house had everything we needed and the pictures don't do it justice! Definitely would come back for another weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Anthony M.

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

Great Memories

We had our annual guys weekend here. It was everything we could have wanted. It was great that there were beds for everyone. That's not always the case. Thank you for your hospitality.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adreana G.

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

Peaceful privacy

Peaceful getaway. Very private. Great fishing spot. Only downfall was some basic essentials could of been left. Overall very pleased with everything!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Lake getaway

We had a great experience! The pictures are exactly accurate of where you’ll be staying. Cabin was not fancy but clean and had everything that we needed and lots of areas for sleeping! Air-conditioning worked great. We loved our little spot on the Canal and we were very close to magicians lake. We brought our boat and had a wonderful vacation. Thank you for making it such a comfortable stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Gloria P.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family time

Great location, able to host an event but house needs deep cleaning. Had no sheets on the beds and yard was littered with geese poo. Rented pontoon and kayaks: hand trouble starting the pontoon but Heather was very helpful, pontoon was dirty when we got it.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

4/10 Poor

Christine M.

Not worth the money

The only reason I gave this rental two stars is because the owner seems nice. The place itself is one of the worst places I have ever stayed in. It is old, dirty, and has almost NO amenities. We had to bring our own sheets and towels, but the bathroom was so disgusting that we couldn't bring ourselves to use the shower. The kitchen didn't even have dish soap or any towels or rags. We didn't use any pans or plates seeing that there was nothing to clean them with and this property asks you completely clean up after yourself. I have a physical handicap and could not get upstairs to where the bedrooms were. There was an oddly built staircase that narrows as it goes up and had no hand rail at the top. The rental is void of all decor and personality. The door you walk in hits a light fixture on the ceiling. There were other strange layout issues, but I think I have listed enough. I can hardly believe how much we paid to stay here...we would've been better off at a cheap hotel.

10/10 Excellent

Shea K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly M.

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

Cozy cabin

Cabin was very cozy and perfect for what we were looking for, a family fishing trip. My kids love to fish and it keeps them off there phone. Fishing was decent. We rented the pontoon boat and used it a lot. It was also nice fishing in the canal. My son caught a 17 large mouth off the dock.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alaina B.

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

Michigan 2022

Always have a great time
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

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