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Herons Nest at Viewpoint Beach channel on Magician Lake, Sister Lakes, MI 49047

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Terrace/patio
Wrap around deck_channel view side
Exterior
Back yard of cottage. Bonfire pit, and dock on the channel
Full kitchen

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 9

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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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

1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Herons Nest at Viewpoint Beach channel on Magician Lake, Sister Lakes, MI 49047

Herons Nest: A cozy lake cottage, with a huge patio for large family events, is 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. Fish from the dock and swim and boat on the lake. A sandy swimming and boating area is close by. Air conditioned. Boat rentals, which include kayaks, canoes, paddle boards and pontoon boats, are available for daily or weekly rates.. Enjoy the BB - Q and an evening around the fire pit.
Fall: 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 autumn leaves, participate in the many wine-tasting activities sponsored by local wineries, shop the quaint, but bustling Dowagiac, attend a University of Notre Dame home football game in South Bend, IN, carve a jack-o-lantern
provided by Viewpoint Beach management. The cottage is heated; you will be warm and cozy on a cold night after busy, fun fall days in the country. Three-night minimum. Sleeps 9.
We have three cottages next door to each other...Frog Hollow, Turtle Cove and Herons Nest...perfect for a fall group retreat, a reunion or a get-a-way with a group of friends. *Please no high school graduation parties!*

Experience a real American summer and/or autumn in the country
Celebrate your wedding in a natural setting.
Book Early!

Property manager

Hilda Reiter
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Air conditioning
Laundry
Outdoor space
Parking available
Lake view

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House Rules

Check in after 5:30 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 1:30 PM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

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
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. Take in the nearby slopes with skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging.
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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 Herons Nest at Viewpoint Beach channel on Magician Lake, Sister Lakes, MI 49047 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Herons Nest at Viewpoint Beach channel on Magician Lake, Sister Lakes, MI 49047?

Check-in begins at 5:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Herons Nest at Viewpoint Beach channel on Magician Lake, Sister Lakes, MI 49047?

Checkout is at 1:30 PM.

Where is Herons Nest at Viewpoint Beach channel 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).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Bill M.

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

Wonderful Stay

Great Place. Heather and Hilda were easy and great to work with. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth D.

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

Family weekend

This is our 3rd year here and we enjoy being here. Fishing is great, the house is bug enough for us. The lake is beautiful
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

kevin r.

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

Nice weekend stay

Nice weekend away on the lake. Lake access, bonnfire pit and a place to crash and nice kitchen.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alaina B.

Family Trip

Our family always has a great time when we stay here. Its very clean and the fishing is great.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Denise M.

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

Clean and plenty of room. Nice outdoor area as well.

Well equipped kitchen, outdoor area had plenty of seating and very clean.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Brian S.

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

Migician Lake access and swim lot are a nice set up

The place was clean, simple to settle in and accommodated our family’s sleeping arrangements with ease.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel B.

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

Great stay

We really enjoyed our stay at Heron’s Nest - it was a perfect getaway. The house is comfortable and has a spacious deck to spread out. We were able to rent a boat which was great to get out on to the lake. The swimming access is also a nice touch - we would absolutely return!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Andrew M.

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

Great Stay on Magician!

My Family and I had a wonderful time at Heron’s Nest! Communication and check in was a breeze, pontoon rental went smoothly, the place was clean and had everything needed for a short stay in Sisters Lakes!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

lorretta s.

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

Awesome house- Awesome host

House was a bit more than we expected- Hilda and Heather were easily accessible and went above and beyond. Pictures don’t show the full beauty of the property- on channel but very close to lake entrance- peaceful serene view from back deck- walk around front and get the active lake view.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julia F S.

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

Host was great!

We arrived at night so the property was a tad hard to find but the host was super helpful. Cottage was comfortable and location was great! Host went above and beyond for us and we couldn’t be more pleased. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great Location.

Had another great long weekend! 2nd year in a row.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Amy H.

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

Perfect for us!

This was exactly what we needed! Love the channel we were on, the lake was great, and the owners were fantastic! We hope to be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Casey D.

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

Friend’s getaway

It was a cute place. The no linens & towels was new for most of us, but we made it work. We rented a boat which was nice to have. Hilda was very responsive whenever I messaged her. We locked ourselves out, and she came over right away without making us feel bad.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin H., Chicago, Illinois

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

Perfect vacation home!

Second year in a row and might just make this a yearly stay! House is big enough for the family to spread out and not on the main lake so it’s very peaceful. Rented the pantoon for a day and has a great time on Magician Lake. Fished from the docks the whole week. Host is amazing and very accommodating.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

NANCY J.

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

Herons Nest

besides having a difficult time finding the cabin (wrong address) the stay was very nice, supplied with everything needed. Very clean!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

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

Great getaway

Easy to get to and great space. Very welcoming. It is near (basically on) the lake so it does have some dampness in the air. Fire pit is awesome and the pontoon was fun to use.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ken D., Bloomington, IL

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

Wonderful location

This was a beautiful location and we really enjoyed our stay. I would highly recommend use of a pontoon rental as it was a great lake for fishing, boating, and recreation. The house was relatively clean and the deck and dock were beautiful. There was plenty of room for us to move around during the stay. Communication was good and we overall had an extremely positive experience. Definitely considering coming back in the future!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Elizabeth D.

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

Weekend getaway

This is our second year going here. We loved our weekend getaway. Only issue was we rented a pontoon boat and we did get one but it was smaller then the one we expected. Next year we will make sure the bigger pontoon is what we get.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aaron M., Chicago

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

Excellent Stay Again

Tornado aside we had an amazing time and it was driven by the properties we rented. This is our second year renting from Hilda and team and it was nothing short of amazing. The properties they have are private and still close enough to the lake. Do yourself a favor and rent on the hoses available and add on the pontoon. Nothing better than a trip around the lake. I can’t wait to book again next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sabrina B.

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

Perfect. Quiet getaway

We had a great stay! The one thing the listing doesn’t boast about is the shower head is super high which is wonderful for tall people! My dad has spent a lifetime huddling under shower heads so it was so nice to have this extra tall shower head! The cottage is clean and peaceful and the dock is great! The furniture is very comfortable and the tv is great for rainy days too! The canal is quiet and nature is abundant, we enjoyed herons, swans, geese, fish, and other birds. The owner is very helpful and responsive to any questions you have along the way! We will be back for more R&R!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judiann N.

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

The Great Escape

The house is VERY clean and the wrap around deck is super spacious with plenty of seating. We didn’t get to enjoy all the amenities because other family with a boat were staying at a different lake and that’s where we spent our days. A definite plus is the fact that each bedroom can regulate their own temperature. I would highly recommend it!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly M.

Great Cabin and good fishing

My family stayed in the Heron's Nest earlier this month. The cabin was well maintained and very clean. There was plenty of room for everyone. The area was very nice. The cabin rests right on the channel. My kids enjoyed fishing off the dock and caught a steady supply of small bluegill and sunfish. This was a great learning experience and taught them how to feel the bites and watch their bobber. The pontoon boat was nice and well maintained as well. The fishing in Magician Lake was good. We caught fish every time out. We even caught a 30 inch walleye. We are planning to return next year.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2017

8/10 Good

b k., sturgis,mi

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

G-paw

The boys were in heaven fishing on the channel. The cottage was clean and just what we needed. We usually tent camp but with Covid wanted our own bathroom and space. The swim areas were a disappointment.. The docks were broken and unsafe. The area had a major storm a month or more ago and they were working on the trees. Pontoon rental was not ready. We had to take pieces from 3 different ones to get one to work. The kids were worried we were going to breakdown out on the lake. Overall we had great fun. A good nothing fancy cottage rental.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Steve B.

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

Was awesome

So I’ll have to say this Beds could be much more comfy And the fly situation not good But all else was great
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

adam s., southfield

Liked: Cleanliness, communication

Good stay and trip

Hilda was very nice and welcoming. Trip was great. Power outage happened while there other than that it was great
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by Hilda Reiter

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Why they chose this property

This property is 174 acres of untouched pine forests and woods. The property was purchased in 1910 by our Grandfather, Edmund Richard Polk and his wife Agnes. They and their five children established a summer resort, building the first cottage in 1911. That cottage is in use today and provides the owners many hours of summer fun.

In 1958-59, Arthur E. Polk, Sr. and Arthur, Junior dug a mile-long channel throughout the property, making the main section an island. A bridge was purchased for scrap, for $250, and moved by housemovers to the present location (22 miles from its original spot in Sumnerville, MI)

What makes this property unique

We 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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