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

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3 bedrooms, WiFi
Terrace/patio
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 9

Popular amenities

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

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Dock
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • In the city center
  • Near a hospital
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Boat
  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Property located in a resort

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 5:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 1:30 PM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Herons Nest Viewpoint Beach Magician 49047 House
Herons Nest Viewpoint Beach Magician Lake Sister Lakes MI 49047
Herons Nest Viewpoint Beach Magician 49047
Herons Nest Viewpoint Beach Magician 49047 House
Herons Nest Viewpoint Beach Magician Lake Sister Lakes MI 49047
Herons Nest Viewpoint Beach Magician 49047 House
Herons Nest Viewpoint Beach Magician 49047

About the neighborhood

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Sister Lakes, MI

What's nearby

  • Magician Lake - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Dowagiac Four Winds Casino - 24 min drive - 24.3 km
  • Surfari Joe's Indoor Wilderness Water Park - 27 min drive - 27.8 km
  • Silver Beach - 35 min drive - 40.4 km
  • Andrews University - 39 min drive - 49.8 km

Getting around

  • Dowagiac Station - 15 min drive
  • South Bend Intl. Airport (SBN) - 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?

Check-out 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 Sister Lakes, this vacation 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 mi (15 km).

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

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 48 out of 58 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 58 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 58 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 58 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 58 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10

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

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

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

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

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

8/10

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

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

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

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

10/10

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

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

10/10

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

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

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

8/10

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

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

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

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

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

8/10

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

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

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

8/10

Good location
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10

Nice clean house situated on the channel of magician lake. Nice and quiet area.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10

Stayed at this property with my family for a family reunion and it was amazing! Great size, clean, and quiet! Kids had a great time fishing on the dock out back. Would love you stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022