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Lorlee - A Large and Luxurious Lakefront Cottage!

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Outdoor dining
Property grounds
7 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Smart TV, fireplace
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

7 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 20279 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Pet friendly
    Pet friendly
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Fireplace
    Fireplace

About this property

Entire place

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

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

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Free WiFi, with speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen island
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 7 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Fenced yard
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 3 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • On the waterfront

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 3000 sq ft (279 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
3 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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

Property is also known as

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About the neighborhood

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Dowagiac, MI

What's nearby

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

Getting around

  • Dowagiac Station - 16 min drive
  • South Bend Intl. Airport (SBN) - 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 50 lbs 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!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

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

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

Lorlee - A Large and Luxurious Lakefront Cottage! Reviews

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Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

teresa f.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Michelle L.

Liked: Cleanliness
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
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

Laura W.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Barb C.

Liked: Cleanliness
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