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Secluded Woods Edge Cottage in Dowagiac MI.

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Outdoor spa tub
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 883.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Dowagiac, MI
  • Southwestern Michigan College
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Dowagiac Four Winds Casino
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Diamond Lake
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Niles, MI (NLE-Jerry Tyler Memorial)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Living room

1 Double Futon

Loft

2 Single Beds

Porch

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Secluded Woods Edge Cottage in Dowagiac MI.

Wood Crest Cottage and the various trails through 40 acres of woods, meadows, and
pond is a natural sanctuary that provides peaceful seclusion from the noisy world while offering many modern amenities. A sign at the drive (Wood Crest Cottage) will start you on your drive down the grassy lane to the cottage. Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100085115770557&mibextid=LQQJ4d

Located in Dowagiac MI less then 10 minutes from downtown. Less then 20 minutes from Cassopolis, Sister Lakes, and Niles MI. About a half hour from South Bend IN.

Property manager

Lincoln Clark

Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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
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

About the area

Dowagiac

Located in Dowagiac, this cottage is in the city centre and on a river. Riley-Shurte Woods Nature Sanctuary and Wilding Plant Preserve reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Cass Street Park and Clevenger Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Dowagiac, MI

What's nearby

  • Southwestern Michigan College - 7 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Dowagiac Four Winds Casino - 12 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Stone Lake - 14 min drive - 11.0 km
  • Diamond Lake - 15 min drive - 11.8 km
  • Magician Lake - 21 min drive - 19.6 km

Getting around

  • Dowagiac Station - 8 min drive
  • South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Oak and Ash BBQ - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Tastee Twirl - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Old Tavern Inn - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Secluded Woods Edge Cottage in Dowagiac MI. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Secluded Woods Edge Cottage in Dowagiac MI. ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Secluded Woods Edge Cottage in Dowagiac MI. ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Secluded Woods Edge Cottage in Dowagiac MI. located?

Located in the heart of Dowagiac, this golf cottage is within 6 miles (10 km) of Southwestern Michigan College, Ascension Borgess-Lee Hospital and Dowagiac Four Winds Casino. Veterans Memorial and Beeson Street Park and Riley-Shurte Woods Nature Sanctuary are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 33 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 33 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 33 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 33 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jesse F.

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

Best stay around !

Best place to feel free
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah G.

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

Great Mini Spring Location!

I took my son and his friend to meet my family from Wisconsin as this house was about half way for both of us. The pictures and listing don't do the house justice! We absolutely loved our time, we just wished it was warmer to enjoy hiking the property more, hopefully we can meet there again! Thank you to the wonderful hosts! Ten out of ten!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Coleman L.

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

Great stay as always

Staying at this cabin is becoming an annual tradition for my friends and I. Great grounds, great amenities, comfy sleeping arrangements, and a good location make it hard to beat
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jakub P.

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

Location

Really nice and clean cottage, Excellent location Highly recommended
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Greg M.

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

Wonderful location, interesting property

Great spot. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dennis A., Lexington, usa

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

Wonderful, secluded getaway

Booked this place as a last minute getaway with my partner. The property has wonderful outdoor spaces and beautiful views. Great place to unwind for a few days
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeanine P.

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

Loved our stay!

This is much more than a cottage, it’s an adventure! We loved walking the trails, kayaking, making campfires, admiring nature, and of course relaxing in the hot tub! Everything was super clean and comfortable and we loooved the cookies (and ate them all!) We would love to come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Terry F., Xenia, Ohio USA

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

Cozy cottage in a stunning setting

A well furnished and comfortable abode with ample and considered outdoor spaces. A secluded and quiet locale makes it a perfect place to unwind and enjoy nature.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lynsi W.

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

Perfect little getaway

The beauty of this property is breathtaking. The owners have paid so much attention to the little details and we wanted for nothing. So very peaceful and beautiful. Absolutely cannot wait to visit again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Tracy B.

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

Get-away Bliss

We loved our stay. We wanted to get away from everything and this place absolutely did that. Loved relaxing in the hot tub each night. It was cute and the paths were great. We also enjoyed meeting the friendly dogs at the farm. Would definitely go back!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Family get together

This property was better than we expected. Beautiful and so peaceful with all of the extras😊
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Esperanza R.

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

Absolutely Amazing

Absolutely loved this cozy place . Definitely will be back. Absolutely worth a try you will not be disappointed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

amber s.

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

Escape from the city

Great trip for our family. Nice and secluded but close enough to things we wanted to do. Lots of details well planned for this cottage as well. My kids loved the snacks left for us
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nancy M.

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

14th Wedding anniversary

Hands down this was the most zen and serene place to stay we loved every part of the house the land and the bonus of a huge hot tub if your looking for something off the beaten path this is the place for you. Also the homemade chocolate chip cookies were delish
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jesmine S.

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

Highly Recommend

The cottage was the most well stocked place we have ever rented. It had everything you could need. It was also clean and comfortable for my family of 5. The outside was peaceful and beautiful, we enjoyed our time there. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

gabriela i.

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

Amazing place!

The place is just wonderful. We loved everything about this property. The location is perfect. The house was so cozy, clean, spacious and It had everything we needed. The outside was just breathtaking and peaceful! Thanks for the cookies, they were delicious! We will definitely come back!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rick B.

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

Peaceful

Beautiful property! Pictures do NOT do it justice. It’s was so peaceful and serene. Just what we needed. The house was super cute and clean. It had everything we needed. The homemade cookies were a nice touch. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marley S.

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

Hidden Gem

The property was absolutely stunning with plenty of trails to walk, a pond to take the kids out on, and the perfect setup to relax any where. Our hosts were great and clear with communication. They left a few thoughtful goodies and thought of everything including outdoor games. The cottage was clean and even bigger then we expected- it was perfect for our family getaway and I will be reccomending this stay to friends and family.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rowdy W.

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

Peaceful!

This was a perfect place for me to be during our house fire Restoration! It was relaxing and peaceful bein almost Off the Grid lol during this time! Thank you
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Claudia C.

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

Fully Appointed Peaceful Haven

The house itself is wonderfully equipped with anything you would ever need! A delightfully private, peaceful, beautiful property - just a few minutes away from available restaurants and activities (we rented a pontoon at Diamond Lake ten minutes away). Clean as a whistle, which is my #1 requirement at a rental. If you want modern, this may not be for you - it's updated in all the important ways (kitchen/bath) but maintains cottage charm. <3
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Quiet, peaceful, and beautiful. It was like staying in a sanctuary. There were places to sit and paths to walk. There were games to play outdoors, every amenity one could imagine and the softest bath towels we've ever used. There were homemade chocolate chip cookies on the counter--I would love to have the recipe....I wish we could have enjoyed more time exploring. I needed a place to stay to attend a funeral, but this place was a gift during an extremely difficult time and I will treasure our stay for the beauty and comfort we found here.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kelly B.

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

Just book it!

Lincoln and Shelly blew my expectations out of the water. The property is immaculate, I mean every piece of this place inside and out is maintained with GREAT care. The kitchen is fully stocked with quality supplies. There are tons of outdoor games for the kids, plenty of outdoor seating in thoughtful spots to catch the sunrise and sunset or to just enjoy the expansive views. They provide kayaks, life vests, bonfire supplies. These hosts thought of it all. The sweetest gesture was the freshly baked cookies and complimentary ground beef from their farm. The communication was spot on, they are excellent hosts and were diligent about checking to make sure we were satisfied with the stay. I loved how secluded and quiet the location was, it’s the perfect spot to both get away and explore nature. The walking paths and trails are beautifully maintained and so much fun to explore. The wildflowers are stunning we had fun identifying the different ones. Thank you all for opening your cottage to us, we made memories this weekend that we will treasure forever.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Todd Z.

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

Fantastic Getaway!

This place could not have been better for what we were looking for. As others have mentioned, the pictures really don't do this place justice. Inside is quaint but very cozy. There is plenty of room to spread out within the limited amount of space. The kitchen and bathrooms are both updated and very nice. The wifi was fast and held connection throught the house (and went as far as the fire pit!) Outside was a dream. There are basically 3 porches and a fire pit area which all hold 6+ comfortably. On top of that there is a beautiful view of a field from the fire pit and many some great trails to walk. The property is very secluded and private which allowed us all to unwind and really take in the countryside. This may sound weird but our group actually couldn't stop admiring one prominent tree on the edge of the field and the tree line, you'll know which when you see it. While the inside is comfortable and inviting, the real appeal lies in the property itself. The host was communicative and informative along with being very accommodating (the cookies and baked goods were fantastic!) With the welcome binder there are also recommendations to local restaurants. We ended up going to Sister Lakes Brewing and it was amazing! I'll end the review here, but could go on. We were blown away at every turn. Do not hesitate if you're considering this property! It's the hidden gem of Dowagiac! We will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Melinda P.

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

Absolutely Gorgeous House and Property

Exceeded our expectations! Clean, beautiful, and fully stocked with everything! OVERLY stocked with things we never expected!!!!!! Do not hesitate to book this home! I wish we had more time at the house!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

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

Beautiful

The property is amazing. So secluded. So serene. Woods, meadows, stars. Perfect for getting away and unwinding.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

About the host

Hosted by Lincoln Clark

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We have been providing some of the best grassfed organic beef to Southern Michigan, Northern Indiana, and beyond for 30 years and have been told countless times how beautiful the property is. Upon acquisition of a contiguous property with this cottage we endeavored to develop an oasis that would honor that heritage.

Why they chose this property

The farm has been organic since 1983 and it offers a splendid sanctuary from the noisy world; with its diverse array of wildlife and plants it is a nature lovers oasis. Sunrises and sunsets are spectacular. Wildflower gardens abound. The dark sky experience here will appeal to star gazers and offers excellent satellite tracking . Avid air traffic watchers will find the property is on the flight path of many area and national city's airports. Bird watchers will find many native and migratory birds very plentiful. There is a small but growing library of books related to nature and conservation provided that will include writings of one of the founders of this farm and organic standards (mom).

What makes this property unique

Sanctuary, escape, quiet, seclusion, nature

Languages:

English