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

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Campfire facing the channel in the back yard

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Exceptional

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 9

Popular amenities

Beach view
Laundry
Parking available
Fireplace
Barbecue grill
Kitchen

Explore the area

Sister Lakes, MI

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

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

4 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

Dining area

About this property

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!

Property manager

Hilda Reiter

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Languages

English

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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

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 beach. 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.

Sister Lakes, MI

What's nearby

Magician Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
Dowagiac Four Winds Casino - 21 min drive - 20.0 km
Surfari Joe's Indoor Wilderness Water Park - 23 min drive - 22.2 km
Silver Beach - 31 min drive - 33.7 km
Andrews University - 32 min drive - 39.4 km

Getting around

Dowagiac Station - 15 min drive
South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

‪Oak and Ash BBQ - ‬15 min drive
‪McDonald's - ‬16 min drive
‪Taco Bell - ‬16 min drive
‪Indian Lake Pub - ‬16 min drive
‪Burger King - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

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

Check-in begins at 5:30 PM.

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

Checkout is at 1:30 PM.

Where is Turtle Cove at Viewpoint Beach on Magician Lake, Sister Lakes, MI 49047 located?

Located in Dowagiac, this beachfront holiday home is in the city centre, 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).

9.6

Exceptional

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Jes F.

5 Sept 2024

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

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.

23 Aug 2024

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

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.

17 Aug 2024

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

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.

7 Aug 2024

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

Conveniently

Very convenient and great locati

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

RJ and Allison P.

30 July 2024

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

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.

25 July 2024

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

Great quiet hideaway

Always a nice place to stay!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

sue f.

6 June 2024

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

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.

1 Oct 2023

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

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.

14 Sept 2023

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

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.

6 Sept 2023

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

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.

2 Sept 2023

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

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.

14 Aug 2023

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

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.

5 Aug 2023

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

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.

30 July 2023

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

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.

16 July 2023

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

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.

9 July 2023

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

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.

3 July 2023

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

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

12 June 2023

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

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.

12 June 2023

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

Kyle's Wedding

Nice to watch the lake "wake up" in the morning.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachel M.

26 Nov 2022

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

Our Happy Place

Hi, This is the 3rd summer we have stayed at this cabin. My two boys call this their happy place. If you want a place to go with your family this is it! It is everything you need! We love this place!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

dale r.

11 Sept 2022

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

perfect

This is our second year here and we will be back next year. Just a perfect spot for us.

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth D.

8 Sept 2022

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

Loved it! We rented the pontoon and Heather was great. Only issue was the smell of the AC & water.

Hilda was quick with responding to all my questions. The process was easy and fast

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sharon I., Hebron, Indiana

22 Aug 2022

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

Great place

Spacious, clean, great communication, and always enjoyable.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Denise R.

5 Aug 2022

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

Disliked: Location

Lovely

The screens on the sliding doors were broken,

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Kyle T.

21 July 2022

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

Great location and cozy backyard

We had a lot of fun visiting Magician lake at Turtle Cove house. The house and property were good overall. Being on the channel protected us from the wind and the backyard felt cozy and relaxing. Camp fire pit was nice and there was a good amount of adirondack chairs to sit on. We kept a boat and a jetski in the channel, but it looked pretty shallow in spots. The house was fairly clean, but there were some active spider webs in the kitchen and one of the air conditioners had a funny smell coming out of it. The owner was very responsive and answered questions quickly.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by Hilda Reiter

This property has been in the family since 1910. The land was originally used as a grain farm but after its purchase by Edmund R. Polk and his wife Agnes, with their five children, developed the land into a summer resort called Viewpoint Beach Resort.

Why they chose this property

This property has a wide appeal for those who seek a real American summer experience. Swimming, sunbathing, boating and family bonfires help to make a memorable time at the lake. Area attractions and shopping in Dowagiac, Niles and St. Joseph add to the family fun!

What makes this property unique

Turtle Cove has a wide-open kitchen/living area that is conducive to family gatherings. The pier on the channel provides mooring for your boat or a rental boat. Tha natural beauty of the land and water, plus the spaciousness of the yard, make it a perfect get-a-way.
Because 3 cottages are adjacent to one another (Frog Hollow, Turtle Cove and Herons Nest), the setting is perfect for family reunions, wedding parties and large gatherings of friends. Plenty of parking for vehicles available.
Parking is plentiful.

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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3 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

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