Boating and Kayaking in Popular Sister Lakes

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Entire home

20' 2018 Pontoon Boat with 60hp outboard motor (extra charge for boat)

Boat docked at private pier for your entire stay. Life vests and gas included

Farmhouse decor, with coffee station w/Keurig and k-cups

Black stainless appliances, including dishwasher and central AC

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3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10125.4 sq m

Popular amenities

Dryer
Pet-friendly
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Fireplace
Kitchen
Outdoor space

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Dowagiac, MI

Magician Lake
‪4 min drive‬
Dowagiac Four Winds Casino
‪23 min drive‬
Andrews University
‪32 min drive‬
Benton Harbor, MI (BEH-Southwest Michigan Regional)
‪31 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Bunk Bedroom

2 Single Bunk Beds

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

Primary Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining area

About this property

If you're looking to enjoy the lake life, Huckleberry House is for you. Situated on popular Dewey Lake in SW Michigan in Sister Lakes. The lake home was designed for you and your family to have a great time. The 145' lakefront property is on the channel of Dewey Lake - go kayaking or fish right off the pier and enjoy the privacy of large trees and few neighbors. Visit the private beach just a quick walk down the street.

Dewey Lake has a sandbar where many anchor up together to have fun in the sun with family and friends.

Message me for our Pontoon Package. Yes, you can have access to a pontoon boat the entire time you're at the Huckleberry House.

Dogs allowed.

Property manager

Lori Boukas

Languages

English

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Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Bunk room can fit 5 kids!

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)

Dogs only - $25 extra fee

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Outside only

Up to 2 dogs allowed.

7-night minimum stay during the summer months 3-night minimum others May allow less, but guest needs to pay cleaning fee $100

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Dowagiac

Located in Dowagiac, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Karma Vista Vineyards and Winery and Contessa Wine Cellars are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Riley-Shurte Woods Nature Sanctuary and Wilding Plant Preserve. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Dowagiac, MI

What's nearby

Magician Lake - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
Surfari Joe's Indoor Wilderness Water Park - 23 min drive - 21.3 km
Dowagiac Four Winds Casino - 23 min drive - 19.7 km
Silver Beach - 30 min drive - 32.8 km
Andrews University - 32 min drive - 38.4 km

Getting around

Dowagiac Station - 19 min drive
South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

‪Oak and Ash BBQ - ‬18 min drive
‪McDonald's - ‬18 min drive
‪Taco Bell - ‬19 min drive
‪Indian Lake Pub - ‬13 min drive
‪TJ's Sports Bar & Grill - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Boating and Kayaking in Popular Sister Lakes pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Boating and Kayaking in Popular Sister Lakes?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Boating and Kayaking in Popular Sister Lakes?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Boating and Kayaking in Popular Sister Lakes located?

This family-friendly Dowagiac holiday home is located on the waterfront, 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from Magician Lake, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Brown Lake and Danneffel Lake. Round Lake and Geer Lake are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

John G.

27 July 2024

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

Repeat Stay

We had a great repeat stay at the Huckleberry House! Lori is a fantastic host, and we look forward to staying there again

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sara S.

24 Sept 2024

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

Lovely stay at the Huckleberry House!

My family rented the Huckleberry house for 4 nights and we had an amazing time! Lori is a wonderful host, the area is cute with plenty of restaurants and the house was perfect for our family! We drove to Silver Beach on Lake Michigan which wasn’t too far and enjoyed Dewey lake. Thank you for a great stay!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian K.

14 June 2024

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

Awesome stay

It was very peaceful and relaxing. No complaints.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

eric l.

21 Oct 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Quite

Nice and quite but a bit overpriced for a double wide

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teresa D.

11 Aug 2024

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

Amazing lake house

One of my favorite vacation stays so far. Not only was the house fully stocked with everything you could possibly need. The host was extremely nice and answered all my questions. I absolutely recommend this place to anyone who wants a quiet vacation.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth H.

5 Aug 2024

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

Great escape from reality

We enjoyed the quiet time for rest and relaxation. We rented the pontoon boat and loved swimming at the sandbar, putting around the lake and watching the sunsets on the water. Highly recommend!

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dominic R.

30 July 2024

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

huckleberry house

Layout of the house was very nice. Everything we needed for meals was in the kitchen(pot, pans, etc) House was clean and ready to go when we arrived. Boat ran great all week.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Casey H.

31 May 2023

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

Great Lake spot

Very nice place with all the amenities and access to the lake.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Janice T., Ofallon

16 July 2022

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

Fun Time

This was a great place for our family vacation! Loved the area!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Ann Marie C., Lisle, Illinois

25 July 2023

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

Quiet cabin retreat

I relaxing spot to unwind.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin H.

18 Sept 2022

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

Great Place to Stay

It was really nice working with the owner. The house was clean and rooms as described. Great option to rent the boat for the weekend and awesome location being right on the channel to the lake. We would stay here again!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

susan o.

29 June 2023

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

Fantastic stay!

Wonderful home in a great location. This home was extremely well equipped and we were appreciative of all the extras that were available to us. The boat was a real treat we had lots of fun on the lake. Thank you for a great vacation!

Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim B.

14 July 2024

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

Cute little lake house and town

Lori was a fantastic host! Super responsive, provided a lot of great info including some really good restaurant recommendations (check out Woodfire Trattoria if you’re in the area!), and made sure the house had everything we needed. The town is small so we spent most of our time using the kayaks and pontoon boat, but St. Joseph isn’t a far drive and has more to check out. If you’re looking for a peaceful place to stay and enjoy some water activities, as well as a cute house and wonderful host, I recommend Huckleberry House!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michele T., Chicago, Illinois

28 July 2020

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

Charming getaway

Huckleberry house is a nice relaxing retreat from the city. Being able to bring our dog was extra fun for the kids. The place everything you need. It’s a great place on a budget and dog friendly.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

diana g.

14 Aug 2021

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

Nice home

Home was clean and comfortable

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lisa R.

1 Sept 2023

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

Family + Fun = Memories

Our stay at The Huckleberry House was Pure Michigan. Loving everything that Dewey Lake had to offer, we even took time to visit the beaches of Lake Michigan. Huckleberry House had all the comforts of home. Lori, my family had an amazing time.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nikki M.

10 Jan 2021

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

Great Winter Retreat!

Stayed here for 3 nights over NYE weekend with 2 couples. The place was clean and exactly as presented on the listing. In addition there were some nice touches like K-Cups and chargers provided. Would definitely stay here again!

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Catherine M.

20 Aug 2022

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

Great lake house

We loved our stay in the house along with the use of the boat. We made a lot of friends at the sandbar, aka the island. Loved the restaurants and breweries. We brought our bikes and loved biking around on the quiet roads. Can't wait to stay here again.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Meredith H.

7 July 2020

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

A Perfect Getaway!

The Huckleberry House offered us a perfect family getaway! The house is so charming and the location was great. We loved our time outdoors on the deck and out on the lake. Lori was available and such a great host! Can’t wait to return!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sarah P.

9 July 2022

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

Great Dewey Lake Stay

This is such a great place to stay! We had a great week. They have all of the amenities you could need during your time here. Communication was great and we always got fast replies. Overall we had one of the best stays we’ve had at Dewey in a while and would love to come back and stay at Huckleberry House.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Matthew N.

21 June 2022

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

Wonderful and Welcoming!

Huckleberry House was excellent! We loved the proximity to everything and being able to rent the pontoon boat. Lori was great with communicating and very helpful! We would definitely recommend Huckleberry House to anyone!

Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Emily E.

26 Aug 2022

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

Wonderful Stay on the Lake

We had a wonderful time staying at Lori’s property. She did a great job of communicating everything both before we arrived and was meticulous in communicating about the house and area. The house was clean and beautifully decorated and had a perfect view of the water. We had a great time and hope to come back again!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathy B.

24 July 2021

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

Huckleberry House, Dowagiac, Michigan

Lori was wonderful to deal with. Everything was perfect!! We will definitely be back next year.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Haleigh K.

7 Sept 2021

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

Wonderful!

Everything about the property was just perfect. Lori was great at communicating everything to me as well. The atmosphere was great, being on the channel of the lake was perfect - quiet and relaxing!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Taylor N.

2 Dec 2020

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

A Huckleberry House Thankgiving

Spent the holidays (2 couples, 2 dogs) in this beautiful and spacious house! Everything was very clean, inviting, and exactly as described. Being right on the channel was great, we went kayaking and enjoyed the outdoor fire pit. We felt very at home and relaxed in this beautiful space. Thanks for a great trip!

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020

About the host

Hosted by Lori Boukas

HI, I love to travel and know what's important to families when away from home. This is your vacation and I try very hard to make sure everyone has a great and memorable experience. Thanks for your interest in the Huckleberry House.

Cheers, Lori

Why they chose this property

The perfect lake house with a rustic beach theme and tons of charm await you and your family. Three bedrooms, 2 full baths, huge family room, perfect for kids and grandparents alike. Has a 3-season porch that leads out to a patio and a pier where the fishing is great! There's a pontoon boat ready for rental at the private dock! The Sister Lakes area has been hosting families for generations - come make your own memories.

What makes this property unique

Come Play at the Lake!
On the Water:
- Kayaking: Glide through the lake, viewing wildlife
- Sunset Cruises: Rent a pontoon, absorb the beauty of Mother Nature
- Sandbar Bliss: Cruise to the sandbar, float on noodles, and swim until you get pruney
- Sandy Beach: Walk/take the pontoon to the sandy beach, make memories with sandcastles, rock skipping, or soaking in the sun
- Fishing Fun: Bring your fishing poles and cast a line

Outdoor Excitement:
- BBQ: Grill up nourishment with friends and family
- S'mores Delight: Gather around the fire under the stars, crafting delicious s'mores for the perfect evening treat
- Family Tournament: Gather the family for a Bags or Bocce Ball game - friendly competition by the lake is a blast!

Indoor Bliss:
- Morning Serenity: Wake up to the aroma of freshly brewed coffee, sipping it on the enclosed porch
- Movie Nights: Immerse yourself in cinematic experiences on the 65" Smart TV
- Game Nights: Challenge your crew to all-night Rummikub sessions or other board games/puzzles
- Culinary Delights: Cook up a storm in the fully furnished kitchen, from pizzas to blended drinks

Family-Friendly Amenities:
- Essential+ Stock: The house is loaded with toiletries, kitchen extras like spices, paper, and soap for a hassle-free stay
- Comforts of Home: Provided bed linens, towels, beach gear, and all the necessities for a relaxing retreat
- Dog-Friendly Paradise: Bring your furry friends along – we've got dog bowls and old towels for muddy cleanups

And More:
- Relaxation: Take it easy – sleep in, read a book, or go for long walks
- Explore: Discover the delights of Sister Lakes – restaurants, ice cream, live bands, wineries, casinos, hiking trails, golfing, and more
- Lake Michigan Excursions: Venture to St Joseph or South Haven for Lake Michigan beaches, shopping, and more

Languages:

English

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Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom

Bunk Bedroom

Living Room 1

Primary Bedroom

2 bathrooms

Bathroom

Bathroom

Spaces

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