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'Mile 0' Big Crooked Lake, Sister Lakes

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 10113.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Hot tub
  • Fireplace
  • Washer
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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Dowagiac, MI
  • Magician Lake
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Surfari Joe's Indoor Wilderness Water Park
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Silver Beach
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Benton Harbor, MI (BEH-Southwest Michigan Regional)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Jetted bathtub

Powder Rm.

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

'Mile 0' Big Crooked Lake, Sister Lakes

I have been coming to Sister Lakes for many years.The wonderful experiences have always provided a sense of calm and tranquility. When I leave, I am left with the feeling that I can't wait to get back. I have friends that have vacationed with us for a weekend and stayed for weeks. We have countless memories of family and friends learning to swim, drive a boat, pontoon, or Jet Ski, or playing catch in the water diving for a ball off the raft. Cook on an outside gas grill, Weber charcoal kettle or open fire pit. Fish, float around tied to the raft with a cooler, sit in chairs while in the water and get too much sun! There is not a better place to get together, it just doesn't get any better than this!

The fall brings out natures unbelievable colors. The Lake quiets down compared to the summer and the water becomes a mirror of the colors on the trees. You can smell burning leaves as homeowners prepare for the next season of winter which usually turns into Winter Wonderland. Stoke a fire in the fireplace or fire pit, clear some snow and skate on the Lake. Shoot a puck on the virgin ice and if you miss it, skate across the Lake to retrieve. Ice fish, sled, or snowmobile. There are hundreds of miles of trails to enjoy. Then before you know it spring jumps out in vibrant green. The vegetables start growing and the roadside markets sell the freshest available anywhere.

Keywords: Our 'Mile 0' Beach house is the perfect place to 'hang loose' for a relaxing week or short but sweet weekend in beautiful Sister Lakes on Big Crooked. Located right at the point on the North side with 89' of frontage. The water is crystal clear with a sandy bottom. Depth at the raft is +/- 6'

Property manager

Ken Pasiewicz
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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
A $150 fee will be charged for smoking inside
Cancellation/Refunds: please refer to rental agreement below for policy

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 holiday home is on a lake. 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 Sarett Nature Center and Riley-Shurte Woods Nature Sanctuary. Jet skiing, snorkelling and waterskiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
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Dowagiac, MI

What's nearby

  • Magician Lake - 5 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Surfari Joe's Indoor Wilderness Water Park - 17 min drive - 16.3 km
  • Silver Beach - 24 min drive - 27.8 km
  • Dowagiac Four Winds Casino - 25 min drive - 22.1 km
  • Andrews University - 27 min drive - 30.1 km

Getting around

  • Dowagiac Station - 21 min drive
  • South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪TJ's Sports Bar & Grill - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Lakeview Inn - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Dockside Dan's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Wright Place - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Sister Lakes Brewing Company - ‬12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is 'Mile 0' Big Crooked Lake, Sister Lakes pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 'Mile 0' Big Crooked Lake, Sister Lakes?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 'Mile 0' Big Crooked Lake, Sister Lakes?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 'Mile 0' Big Crooked Lake, Sister Lakes located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is 1.9 mi (3 km) from Magician Lake and within 6 miles (10 km) of Danneffel Lake and Brown Lake. Pine Lake and Round Lake are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Annie L.

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

Love!!

Beautiful property right on the lake. Well maintained, clean, and cozy. We also caught a bunch of fish right off the pier!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacy M.

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

Cousin’s girl weekend

Enjoyed our stay. It was a beautiful property. Love that stairs to walk in water. Enjoyed that property was fully stocked. Water, paper towels, toilet paper. Kleenex, styrofoam paper plates and cups. Beds were comfortable. Everything was clean. Love the little shampoo and conditioners. Love the hooks everywhere. To hang up towels. Smart thinking on that. Bathtub (Jacuzzi ) was very slippery. It needs anti slip pads. Thank god for safety bars going into it. Shower pole was not connected well to the wall. Love the solo fire pit. I would recommend this place to friends and family. I would stay here again. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica R.

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

Beautiful home!

Such an amazing house and location! Everything was fully stocked and ready for us. We will recommend this house to anyone wanting a great lake vacation!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dave R.

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

Another great week at Mile 0

We love Mile 0! The property is clean, the water is perfect for kids, and the owner is professional. 10/10 would recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Time to Relax

We loved this property. The house is very clean and well-stocked with basics. The outside is also well-maintained and has plenty of outdoor furniture to relax on the patio, by the fire or on the pier. The kids were able to swim the entire stay with the lake being easily accessible, clean and shallow. The lake was busy during the day and calm and peaceful in the mornings and evenings. We were very happy with our stay and highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leslie Z.

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

Mile 0

Two days is not enough to enjoy all that this area and property offers! House is better than described. Immaculately maintained home, great location with sandy bottom lake where you can actually see your feet!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel H.

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

Amazing lake house!

We’ve stayed at this house on 4 different occasions and it never disappoints. This property is just wonderful! The house is exactly as described and is in a fantastic location. My children (ages 8 and 10) just love coming back here. The owner keeps the house well stocked of everything from toiletries to kitchen supplies to a cabinet full of board games! The location on Big Crooked Lake is great because within minutes, you can be at the Strand, Lakeview Inn, Sister Lakes Brewing Company, or the Driftwood! We can’t wait to stay there again in the future!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly P.

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

Mile O is a great place to stay!

We had a wonderful experience staying at Mile 0!! We were in the area for a wedding so didn’t have lots of time to enjoy the beautiful lake but appreciated the convenient location, nice neighbors, and comfortable home! Beds were super comfortable, gorgeous views, great communication , spotless condition!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claudine M., Illinois

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

Lovely home on a beautiful lake

The home is lovely overlooking a lake with a private pier and surrounded by a garden. It brought back so many memories good memories of family vacations in Michigan.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dave R.

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

Mile 0 is a 10/10!

Mile 0 is super clean, the lake is crystal clear, and every aspect of the place is perfect for the whole family. Our 2 and 5 year old loved the shallow area and spent hours chasing minnows with their nets. Everyone loved jumping off the dock and swimming out the the swim platform. The owner even helped me out when it came to renting a pontoon. He let us dock the rented boat at the property as well. We loved every single minute of our stay and would love to come back again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gina L.

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

Another Wonderful Visit

The house is lovely, the location fantastic, and the property manager clear and helpful. They do ask that you try to ignore that neighbors dog, which we did. However, since his owner lets him run freely off leash there was not much to be done. He was super interested in all the children and hung out for stretches of time before his owner finally called him back. He also bit a hole in one of the kids floaties and took the soccer ball, which we later retrieved. It wasn’t a huge deal for us since we all are comfortable with dogs but something to be considered if you’re not. That aside we are excited to plan next years visit, the kids especially love it here and we love all the memories they are making.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Harvey

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

Love this place!

Third time staying here, my kids want to do it every year we possibly can. Thank you Ken!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janet R.

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

Wedding weekend

We were there for my daughters wedding weekend. With everything happening around the wedding this was an easy, clean, convenient, relaxing place to stay. The owner made the process very easy and the place was very nice!! Pictures make it seem a bit bigger but no complaints! We would definitely go back!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Martin G.

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

Great scape not far from home

Great Lake house, perfect for an unforgettable getaway wit the family.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brandi C.

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

Great Lake House!

We had a lovely stay at this house on Big Crooked Lake. Very well stocked with amazing views. The beach was great for swimming.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melissa W.

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

Perfect Getaway

My two children and I had the pleasure of staying at this property for 5 days. It is easily one of the most well-stocked properties I've ever rented! Any time we needed something, it was there (we cooked inside and grilled outside). The property was immaculately maintained. The interior of the home was warm and inviting, beds were incredibly comfortable, and there was plenty of space. All appliances were in working order, and we did do several loads of laundry. One of my children has cerebral palsy, and I loved being able to walk down the steps on the dock, and enjoy the crystal clear water safely. Ken was a phenomenal host, answering questions quickly, and addressing an unfortunate incident when my child got sick, with kindness and efficiency. I had family stop out to visit and grill one evening, and they were also impressed with the property and serenity it provided. The neighbors we did see were friendly, and I didn't notice any excessive noise from anyone on the lake. We really enjoyed watching the boaters, in particular a family pulling their kids that waved each time they passed our dock. I wouldn't hesitate to revisit this property, and hope I have an opportunity to do so in the future. Thanks for everything, Ken!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Scott B.

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

Instant relaxation not far from home

This was such a perfect spot for a quick getaway before school starts. It’s very nostalgic of a cottage I visited at my grandparents growing up but the property has all the amenities you would want in a lake house. We enjoyed the paddle boards, floating raft, solo stove fire pit and enjoying the three seating areas lining the property. The landscaping is really nice. We really enjoyed our evening at The Strand and Sister Lakes Brewing Company which are 2-3 minutes away. 5 Stars!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shannon R., Livonia, Michigan

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

Fantastic vacation house

We had a wonderful stay at this lake house. There were so many extras that make this rental stand out from others we’ve gone to. The house was exceptionally clean, the beds were wonderful, it was nicely decorated too. Everything we could have needed was there in the house which allowed me (mom) to relax and enjoy vacation too. The lake was clear and had a nice sandy bottom which the kids appreciated. The neighborhood was great, a few local places to choose from for ice cream and food. It was a short drive to the bigger grocery stores and the beach and downtown area in StJoseph. Communication was superb as well, we really appreciated that. The house was exactly as listed, all the amenities they describe are accurate plus some extras. We had a wonderful time and would love to stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gina L.

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

Excellent time

We are looking forward to planning another trip next summer.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Harvey

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

Gorgeous property

Second time we stayed at Mile 0, kids are a few years older now. The property is gorgeous, it is meticulously taken care of. Can’t say enough nice things, hope to get onboard of a first name relationship because we will be back up there this time next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Penny C.

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

Girlfriends' Weekend

Our stay was wonderful. There were 6 of us and the house was very comfortable. The weather did not cooperate on Saturday but we stayed outside under the covered porch and still enjoyed our time. Thanks Ken!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Darla B., Grand Blanc, Mi

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

Impressed

I’ve been renting from Vrbo for the last 7 years or so. This is the most stocked and efficient place I’ve ever stayed. The restaurant Strand just a few blocks from the house was fun on Saturday night. So close to various towns to go and visit .Beds were comfortable it was just a wonderful experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Monica B.

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

Great home on Big Crooked

This VRBO was one of our favorite. It is exactly as described with lots of great extras. You can tell the owners really care about their property. It is on a great spot on the lake and walking distance to many places. We enjoyed the paddle boards, fishing off the pier and sitting under the shade trees. Nights meant a fire and smores by the lake. Don't hesitate to rent this place!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Bridget L.

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

Fabulous Family Vacation

The entire home and property were beautiful and made for a wonderful place to have a relaxing and yet fun filled week at the lake. Ken was very responsive to all questions and only enhanced the renting experience.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Carly J.

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

Great as usual!

This place is a must stay at for us. It’s so turnkey from communication, to check in and check out and the place is perfect for our family of 4. Great location on the lake for sun and fun and also walking distance to the restaurants. We have stayed multiple times and will again!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

About the host

Hosted by Ken Pasiewicz

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Why they chose this property

What makes this property unique

Our property provides several different ways you can relax and/or entertain. MAKE SURE TO CONTACT ME FOR A LINK TO VIEW A VIRTUAL TOUR OF THE PROPERTY. The adjacent patio connected to the house is sheltered from the rain and sun; this is where you’ll find one of the cooking grills with a ceiling fan to provide a breeze. Toss the bean bags, play catch, or throw a Frisbee on the front lawn in a shaded area under the trees or closer to the water in the sun. Or walk down a few steps and sit down in the sun garden with a cold beverage and just take everything in, enjoying nature at its best. You can lie on the raft and bob around with the waves, sit on a bench at the end of the pier, maybe drop a line, or lounge in a chaise on the 8'x16' sun deck above the water. Count on some wave sprays coming off the seawall to cool you off as the boats pass by! For some exercise, the path around the lake is just shy of 4 miles. You can make it shorter depending on your preference, but it is a wonderful outdoor workout, casual walk or bike ride. For those looking for water toys, bring your own or there are local rentals available by the day or week. There are 4 augured poles just off the pier to moor your boat or PWF

We hope that you enjoyed the virtual tour and can picture yourself at the lake sending texts, emails or post cards from Driftwood ice cream shop with pictures saying Wish You Were Here! Thank you so much for your interest in our property and we look forward to accommodating you. Leslie

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