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Lorlee - A Large and Luxurious Lakefront Cottage!

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OVERVIEW:  The front of the house in the summer.
OVERVIEW:  The private dock on Dewey Lake.  Note the sandy beach area and sandy lake bottom, which is great for kids!
OVERVIEW:  The wonderful new outdoor bonfire ring and outdoor dining table, both with great views of the lake!
OVERVIEW:  The main living room and dining area next to kitchen.
OVERVIEW:  The huge, newly remodeled, and gorgeous luxury kitchen!

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
7 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 20278.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Dowagiac, MI
  • Magician Lake
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Dowagiac Four Winds Casino
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Andrews University
    ‪29 min drive‬
  • Benton Harbor, MI (BEH-Southwest Michigan Regional)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

7 bedrooms (sleeps 20)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

4 Single Beds

Bedroom 6

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 7

+1
5 Single Beds

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Lorlee - A Large and Luxurious Lakefront Cottage!

This is a beautiful, large, and rather luxurious home on Dewey Lake in the Sister Lakes area of Dowagiac. It has a very fun private lakefront on Dewey Lake, with a private dock and a small private beach area. Completely gated yard, tons of outdoor furniture, and a fire ring for bonfires and s'mores! Sleeps 20 with 7 bedrooms, 13 beds, and 3.5 bathrooms! The home is dog-friendly and child-friendly and is truly a wonderful lakefront getaway for families and groups both large and small!

Dewey Lake itself is one of the group of 6 lakes that make up Sister Lakes. Dewey Lake has a colorful history which includes the Dewey Lake monster. A dock going out into Dewey Lake is provided during the summer months and guests are very welcome to use the dock for their boats or other watercraft (jet skis, kayaks, etc.). Note that no boats or other watercraft are included with the rental. Please also note that Garrett Road runs between the house and lake.

The geographic location of the vacation home in the heart of southwest Michigan makes it a great location for families and/or groups that are looking to visit any part of southwest Michigan, including Lake Michigan, the numerous cute little beach towns along Lake Michigan including New Buffalo, Saint Joseph and South Haven, and the hip and fun university town of Kalamazoo, which is home to both Western Michigan University and Kalamazoo College. There are several famous wineries in the area including Tabor Hill Winery and St. Julian Winery. The vacation home is also not too far from southwest Michigan's ski resorts of Timber Ridge, Bittersweet, and Swiss Valley. Four Winds Casino and Resort is also not far from this vacation home.

We truly believe that this vacation rental cottage provides a great location for groups and families to stay while visiting anywhere in southwest Michigan and we would love to have you stay at the cottage!

The home was completed remodeled over 2022-2023 and it's now truly gorgeous and quite luxurious! This large vacation home actually sleeps 20 with 7 bedrooms, 13 beds, and 3.5 bathrooms! ​(Two of the bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms are on the first floor with the remaining five bedrooms and a bathroom on the second floor.) This vacation rental home has a very nice dock on Dewey Lake, private lakefront, completely gated yard, a very nice deck with lots of outdoor furniture, a large state-of-the art gas grill, and a fire ring for bonfires and s'mores! The home is also set-up for playing disc golf in both the front yard and the back yard. (Neither discs nor frisbees are provided though.)

It features a very large and highly functional kitchen for cooking delicious meals. The kitchen has all large and high-end stainless steel appliances including multiple ovens, indoor grill, a double refrigerator, both a dishwasher and dish drawers, a wine cooler, and a separate beverage cooler. The home has a dining area next to the kitchen, a lovely living room with a fireplace and a nice view of Dewey Lake, and a separate family room with a large flat screen television (with live-streaming) and its own fireplace. The cottage has a nice, large laundry room on the first floor that includes a washer and dryer.

The cottage is fully-insulated, rented year-round, and it is fully heated via a powerful forced natural gas furnace. A new $20,000 multi-zone central air conditioning system (with some bedrooms having their own additional A/C unit) was installed in the house in 2019 and it works great at cooling the house in the summer! This vacation rental home is both pet-friendly and child-friendly and is truly a wonderful location for families and groups both large and small!

Please note that outdoor security cameras are present at the property.

Property manager

Agape Vacation Rentals
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Languages

English, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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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

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 3 pets total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
4) QUIET HOURS: For the sake of the neighbors, it is expected that guests will keep noise to a minimum after 10:00 PM until at least 8:00 AM.
6) CLEANING FEE: The cleaning fee is required for all stays and is not negotiable.
7) MINIMUM AGE: We require that all guests be 21 years old or else accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.

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

About the area

Dowagiac

Located in Dowagiac, this holiday home is 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 Wilding Plant Preserve and Riley-Shurte Woods Nature Sanctuary.
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Dowagiac, MI

What's nearby

  • Magician Lake - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Surfari Joe's Indoor Wilderness Water Park - 19 min drive - 19.7 km
  • Dowagiac Four Winds Casino - 22 min drive - 21.7 km
  • Silver Beach - 27 min drive - 31.1 km
  • Andrews University - 29 min drive - 36.8 km

Getting around

  • Dowagiac Station - 16 min drive
  • South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Indian Lake Pub - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪TJ's Sports Bar & Grill - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Lakeview Inn - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Dockside Dan's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Wright Place - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lorlee - A Large and Luxurious Lakefront Cottage! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 3 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Lorlee - A Large and Luxurious Lakefront Cottage!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lorlee - A Large and Luxurious Lakefront Cottage!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lorlee - A Large and Luxurious Lakefront Cottage! located?

Situated on the beach, this holiday home is 0.5 mi (0.7 km) from Magician Lake and within 6 miles (10 km) of Brown Lake and Danneffel Lake. Round Lake and Pine Lake are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

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

Lakeside hideaway

Super cozy and way bigger on the inside than you might expect. Everyone had a great time!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Mary S.

Awesome Home

Beautiful home, wonderful kitchen with a huge Island and great family gathering spaces. Outdoor BBQ Grill, and pit were enjoyed, even though the weather was cool. We did an Easter Egg Hunt in the spacious yard. So many things were stocked, and every utensil you could want was there. Ice maker, 2 wine fridges, cooling drawers for pop, water, beer and canned beverages. There was ample refrigerator space. It was all that was advertised and more.

10/10 Excellent

teresa f.

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

Great place!

Love this home! We enjoyed the comforts and awesome kitchen area! The outdoor patio was spacious and never too sunny! Lake area was great- we rented a boat and the grandchildren loved every minute! Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sara S.

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

Winter wonderland fun!

My family and I rented this beautiful lake house and enjoyed the snow, some sledding, the warm fireplaces and just being together as a family. It was plenty big enough for all of us, the yard was perfect for the kids to run around and play in the snow, and the kitchen was great for our family dinners! Any questions we had were answered immediately and check in/check out was smooth because of the great communication we had throughout the process! We had a wonderful stay and can’t wait to come back to try it out during the summer!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura W.

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

Weekend with friends

Amazing house! Would love to stay there again. Everything you need for a lake trip with plenty of space.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Doreen L.

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

Lovely Home

Our stay for the most part was really wonderful. The home is simply gorgeous. There was plenty of room for everyone with having the seven bedrooms that were all also very lovely. The kitchen is out of this world. We never had so much cold storage in our lives. The property manager was wonderful When we had issues.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Laurette R.

Fantastic stay

I was invited to stay at Lorlee for a big family birthday celebration week! The house is newly thoroughly renovated - and gorgeously done. The kitchen with all top notch new appliances is spacious and perfect for hanging out and cooking together. We are already planning on coming back and doing it again next year - for sure new family tradition. I can highly recommend any stay at Lorlee.

10/10 Excellent

Michelle L.

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

Perfect vacation setting…

The LoraLee provided the perfect set up for 20 family members across three generations to come together for the week. The home is comfortably decorated with many upscale amenities including a dream kitchen to not only prepare food for the masses but also enough space to all enjoy a meal and socialize together. In summary, the home provided all the getaway comforts of home required. Kristin was a dream host to work with —. We hope to be back!.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas H.

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

Michigan Lakeside perfection

We had a wonderful family reunion last week in Michigan. The home was all that we could have hoped for. Plenty of room for our 3 generations and 17 family members. The carpet kept things quiet and comfortable.New kitchen was very well appointed, with plenty of fridge space to accommodate. Outdoor area including grill was great for our large group. Really a perfect place to enjoy the summer and the Sister Lakes area.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barb C.

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

Quick Michigan Getaway.

Very nice place! Just four of us and the dogs. Kitchen/FR/DR area is so big. Kitchen has huge wonderful island and all kinds of appliances. Definitely could handle a big group. We had great weather and spent so much time on the patio watching the lake. The yard is fenced but you do have to push a heavy rolling gate across the driveway. Still, great for the dogs to have all that room to run and play! There is a road between the house and the lake but it’s not terribly busy. The beds were comfortable and the a/c was great at keeping the place cool. Lots of orchards and farm stands in the area. Short 30 minute trip to St. Joseph and Lake Michigan. 🙂
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

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