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Lorlee - A Large and Luxurious Lakefront Cottage!

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!

Overview of Lorlee - A Large and Luxurious Lakefront Cottage!

10 out of 10 Exceptional
7 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 203000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Check out the area

Dowagiac, MI
  • Popular LocationMagician Lake9 min walk
  • Popular LocationSurfari Joe's Indoor Wilderness Water Park19 min drive
  • Popular LocationDowagiac Four Winds Casino22 min drive
  • AirportBenton Harbor, MI (BEH-Southwest Michigan Regional)22 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 Twin Beds

Bedroom 6

2 Twin Beds

Bedroom 7

+1
5 Twin 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!
Please note that outdoor security cameras are present at the property.
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!

Property manager

Agape Vacation Rentals

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 50 lbs per pet (limit 3 pets total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector

About the neighborhood

Dowagiac

Located in Dowagiac, this vacation home is on the beach. Silver Beach and Sarett Nature Center reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Surfari Joe's Indoor Wilderness Water Park and FuzzyButz Pet Bakery. Fernwood Botanical Garden and Nature Preserve and Round Barn Baroda Tasting Room & Estate are also worth visiting.

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

  • Lakeview Inn - 4 min drive
  • Indian Lake Pub - 12 min drive
  • TJ's Sports Bar & Grill - 11 min drive
  • Wright Place - 5 min drive
  • Timberline Inn - 9 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 12 mi (20 km) of Surfari Joe's Indoor Wilderness Water Park and Southwestern Michigan College. Four Winds Casino Hartford is 12.3 mi (19.7 km) away.

Reviews

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

8.0/10

Location

8.0/10

Listing accuracy

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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

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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