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

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Bonfire facing the channel in the back yard of the cottage

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2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 12167.2 sq m

Popular amenities

Beach view
Laundry
Parking available
Fireplace
Barbecue grill
Kitchen

Explore the area

Dowagiac, MI

Magician Lake
‪1 min walk‬
Dowagiac Four Winds Casino
‪19 min drive‬
Surfari Joe's Indoor Wilderness Water Park
‪22 min drive‬
Benton Harbor, MI (BEH-Southwest Michigan Regional)
‪27 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds and 2 Double Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Garden

Dining area

About this property

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 manager

Hilda Reiter

Premier Host

Languages

English

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Kitchen

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Laundry

Outdoor space

Parking available

Beach view

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House Rules

Check in after 5:30 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 1:30 PM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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.

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 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 required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Dowagiac

Located in Dowagiac, this holiday home is in the city centre and 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 Magician Lake. 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 - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
Dowagiac Four Winds Casino - 19 min drive - 20.0 km
Surfari Joe's Indoor Wilderness Water Park - 22 min drive - 22.3 km
Silver Beach - 30 min drive - 33.7 km
Andrews University - 32 min drive - 39.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

‪Oak and Ash BBQ - ‬14 min drive
‪McDonald's - ‬15 min drive
‪Taco Bell - ‬15 min drive
‪Indian Lake Pub - ‬16 min drive
‪Burger King - ‬15 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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Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.

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8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Alaina B.

14 July 2024

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

Annual fishing trip

Great location

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew K.

30 July 2024

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

Judith S.

23 July 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

1 Aug 2022

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

Cristella T.

9 July 2023

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

Bill H.

11 Sept 2019

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

8/10 Good

Patrick D.

23 Aug 2023

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

Alison B.

4 Sept 2023

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

Maggie B., Indianapolis

31 July 2019

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

6/10 Okay

Gloria P.

4 Aug 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Charles G.

28 July 2023

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.

20 June 2023

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

8/10 Good

kevin r.

5 Aug 2023

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.

11 July 2023

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

Tasha P.

22 July 2021

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

Fantastic

We had an amazing experience! Everyone around us was so friendly! It was a perfect getaway!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Maria C.

22 Aug 2018

Had a good time!

Had a girls weekend and the house was comfortable for our group of 7. We had a nice relaxing time, enjoyed the pontoon rental very much. Very nice and friendly people in the area.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Anthony M.

20 July 2023

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

Drew B.

3 Sept 2020

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

Bachelor Party

We had a fantastic time for ny buddies bachelor party. Couldn't have asked for anything better

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ryan D.

12 July 2019

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

Adreana G.

21 June 2021

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

1 Aug 2022

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

10/10 Excellent

Jeremi H.

2 July 2020

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

Scenic, relaxing, cool, comfy, fully equipped, friendly!

We had a wonderful time and enjoyed boating, swimming on the lake and then back to the very private property for s'mores at the campfire. Overlooked the channel (more like private river). Our 4 and 6 year old had a wonderful time looking for frogs and catching lots of small fish perfect for learning...and a 3 lbs bass to hook them for life. Wifi and Ac were excellent for when they were fried. All beds were comfy and even cold...but nice thing about AC is you can turn it down. We came over packed not knowing what to expect...everything was provided and in great shape. Just need food and drink...really. they even have ice cubes made. Thanks for the great time. Next time we would pack less and rent boat all days as the lake is awesome.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2020

2/10 Terrible

Autumn M.

11 July 2022

Liked: Check-in, location

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication

MOLD

My group of friends wanted to get out of the city for a while and go swimming, have bonfires etc. The first day many of the girls complained that their allergies were much worse here than back where we live. One morning, my friend woke up with her eye so swollen she couldn’t even open it. We searched the house and found mold growing by the air conditioner. This was extremely upsetting and we had to cut our trip short and leave because so many of us were having symptoms. This was on top of the fact that there was water damage on the walls, dead bugs everywhere and cobwebs and dust all over the ceiling. We can deal with dust but mold is a dealbreaker. The house itself is super cute and in a great location but the cleanliness was not there at all.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

4/10 Poor

Christine M.

4 May 2016

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.

4/10 Poor

Nick P.

28 June 2022

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

Nice Host, Unsuitable Rental

To be up front, I'm giving this 2 Stars and not 1 because Cynthia/Hilda were very nice and accommodating. With that being said, this was not a great rental experience. A group of 8 of us stayed for 2 nights for a wedding in town, and a big talking point of the wedding was about how bad this rental was. We did not receive any check in information prior to arriving. Upon entering we noticed a smell, and since we hadn't received previous info, discovered we needed to bring sheets. There was blankets (which didn't smell great), but no sheets. Members of our group went out to buy sheets, as well as candles and air freshener spray. We discovered the smell came from the water. We have all dealt with well water before, but this well water smelt like sewage. We actually had to air out the property and open up windows after showering because the 1st floor smelt so bad. A member of our group ended up booking a hotel room so we could use the showers there. Upon leaving we tried to close one of the windows, but we couldn't because it was broken. We also found two hornet nests on the porch, one particularly large, as well as a hole surrounded by hatched snake eggs by the fire pit. The property was generally clean, however we noticed a large amount of dead bugs like in locations such as the window sills, as well as noticeable orange streaks in the shower. To follow up on no check in communication, we didn't receive check out information as well. So hopefully we did everything we needed to do after cleaning up after ourselves. This property would honestly need some work before I would even consider staying here again. Having to make an immediate run to the store to make it suitable to stay in for our short period easily makes this the worst rental I have had.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

About the host

Hosted by Hilda Reiter

The Polk family has owned this piece of paradise since 1910. Grandfather Polk began Viewpoint Beach Resort in 1911 with the construction of "Cottage # 1," still in use. Following generations have maintained and improved the properties over the years; Magician Lake is a large, pristine lake with a full range of watersports and activities.
Join us to experience a "Real American Summer!"

Why they chose this property

This property is located in a secluded area with a large yard for recreation and get-togethers. Plenty of parking.

What makes this property unique

Unique benefits of this property, and the two nearby rentals (Turtle Cove and Herons Nest) offer a quiet get-away where one can rest or entertain guests in a secluded space. The yard is large with an extended boat dock on Polk Channel. The channel provides access to Magician Lake at both ends of the mile-long waterway, which is scenic, serene, surrounded by forest and is accessible by boats of all kinds.
Parking on the grounds is ample. Growing up on this beautiful, untouched piece of Nature was an unforgettable experience. Visitors can ride bikes, walk in the woods, swim, float on the lake with a cooling beverage and listen to the night creatures "sing" at night.

We also offer Boat Rentals:

Day 1: $330 + 6% tax ($20) = $350
Day 2: $640 + 6% tax ($39) = $679
Day 3: $865 + 6% tax ($52) = $917
Day 4: $1,075 + 6% tax ($65) = $1,140
Day 5: $,225 + 6% tax ($74) = $1,299
Day 6 $1,425 + 6% tax ($86) = $1,511
7 days / week: $1.720 + 6% Tax ($104) = $1,824

Pontoon boats must be reserved prior to
cottage check-in. Request a Reservation on this
website: You will be notified if a pontoon is
available for rent for your selected dates.
Pontoon fees must be paid for in cash or check
at the time of delivery to your cottage.

We have a limited variety of small boats available for rent also:
kayak: $40/day + 6% tax ($2.40) = $42.40
Paddle Board: $40/day + 6% tax ($2.40) = $42.40
Canoe: $40/day + 6% tax ($2.40) = $42.40
Paddle Boat: $45/day + 6% tax ($2.70) = $47.70Boat Rental Rates 2023

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