Title: Herons Nest at Viewpoint Beach channel on Magician Lake, Sister Lakes, MI 49047 - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Herons Nest at Viewpoint Beach channel on Magician Lake, Sister Lakes, MI 49047 Lakefront vacation home with kitchen and balcony ![Unclassified image, 1 of 16, button](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27120000/27118900/27118819/c5e68828.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27120000/27118900/27118819/a5393fdf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27120000/27118900/27118819/7c0ac6c3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27120000/27118900/27118819/db1ac621.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27120000/27118900/27118819/621d6c8f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Nestled on Magician Lake, Herons Nest is a cozy lake cottage perfect for family vacations or couples seeking seclusion. With its huge patio and dock, enjoy swimming, boating, fishing and barbecuing while surrounded by century-old pines and hardwoods. 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 9 ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Fireplace - Barbecue grill - Kitchen - Outdoor space - Air conditioning ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## 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 amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Ski - Close to skiing ### Internet - Available in the house: Free 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 - Laundromat nearby ### 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 ## Similar properties ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27120000/27116500/27116416/a0b688b9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Turtle Cove at Viewpoint Beach on Magician Lake, Sister Lakes, MI 49047 Sister Lakes - Kitchen - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Outdoor space 9.6 Exceptional 89 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-05&endDate=2025-12-06&selected=27116416&PinnedHotelID=27116416&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Microwave, oven, stovetop, dishwasher](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93430000/93423400/93423398/71f21aab.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cottage - Sisters Lakes Dowagiac - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning - Parking available 9.0 Wonderful 9 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-05&endDate=2025-12-06&selected=93423398&PinnedHotelID=93423398&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27120000/27118000/27117917/cc8f58c3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Frog Hollow at Viewpoint Beach on Magician Lake, Sister Lakes, MI 49047 Dowagiac - Kitchen - Air conditioning - Outdoor space - Parking available 9.2 Wonderful 83 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-05&endDate=2025-12-06&selected=27117917&PinnedHotelID=27117917&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74260000/74252600/74252588/8260d7b5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Lake View Getaway Benton Harbor - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 10 Exceptional 45 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-05&endDate=2025-12-06&selected=74252588&PinnedHotelID=74252588&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Smart TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95410000/95400600/95400513/0f291702.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cozy lake house in Sister Lakes Michigan - family or friends retreat. 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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 area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C42.06417%2C-86.15948&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=To4PQ7ukp2LwOdTdKoORNNnNQS0=) Sister Lakes, MI #### What's nearby - Magician Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km - Silver Beach - 28 min drive - 40.4 km - University of Notre Dame - 49 min drive - 63.3 km - Four Winds Casino South Bend - 52 min drive - 96.4 km - Notre Dame Stadium - 52 min drive - 63.6 km #### Getting around - Dowagiac Station - 15 min drive - South Bend Intl. Airport (SBN) - 56 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min drive - ‪Oak+Ash - ‬15 min drive - ‪Taco Bell - ‬15 min drive - ‪Pizza Hut - ‬13 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. ### How much is parking? > Onsite parking is available at the 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 Dowagiac, 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). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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