Title: Lorlee - A Large and Luxurious Lakefront Cottage! - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=97032744&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Lorlee - A Large and Luxurious Lakefront Cottage! Beachfront vacation home with kitchen and patio ## Photo gallery for Lorlee - A Large and Luxurious Lakefront Cottage! ![Outdoor dining - Lorlee - A Large and Luxurious Lakefront Cottage! (Dowagiac)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/98000000/97040000/97032800/97032744/0f828dc9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Lorlee - A Large and Luxurious Lakefront Cottage! (Dowagiac)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/98000000/97040000/97032800/97032744/8a251311.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![On the beach - Lorlee - A Large and Luxurious Lakefront Cottage! (Dowagiac)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/98000000/97040000/97032800/97032744/72e1c0d0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Lorlee - A Large and Luxurious Lakefront Cottage! (Dowagiac)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/98000000/97040000/97032800/97032744/32f7164d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Lorlee - A Large and Luxurious Lakefront Cottage! (Dowagiac)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/98000000/97040000/97032800/97032744/07ca2231.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Escape to this luxurious lakefront retreat on Dewey Lake in the Sister Lakes area of Dowagiac. With 7 bedrooms, 13 beds, and a private dock with beach area, it's perfect for families and groups. Enjoy bonfires by the fire ring or relax in the gated yard with tons of outdoor furniture. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 7 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 203000 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet friendly - Free WiFi - 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. ### 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! NEIGHBORHOOD: 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 SPACE: 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 THE FOLLOWING: 1) CAMERAS: Please note that outdoor security cameras are present at the property. There are no indoor cameras though. 2) PARKING: There is only enough room for parking in the driveway for 3 vehicles. It is possible to park up to 3 additional cars along the road from May through October though. Thus, parking is limited to just 3 vehicles from November through April and only up to 6 vehicles from May through October. ## Property amenities ### Beach - On the beach ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 7 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 3.5 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Fenced yard - Garden - Gas grill - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - 3 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet) ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - On a lake - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Kayak ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden - Unit size: 3,000 square feet ## 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 Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Rules 3) QUIET HOURS: For the sake of the neighbors, it is expected that guests will keep noise to a minimum after 10:00 PM until at least 8:00 AM. 5) CLEANING FEE: The cleaning fee is required for all stays and is not negotiable. 6) MINIMUM AGE: We require that all guests be 21 years old or else accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. ### 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 ### Events No events allowed ### 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 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 dedbd043-020c-46ca-9ea4-967e8d3ee660 ## 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%7C42.06029%2C-86.19111&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=jaL5HcjWmP1sKm0GcoIJvcc-rgE=) Dowagiac, MI #### What's nearby - Magician Lake \- 10 min walk \- 0.8 km - Silver Beach \- 25 min drive \- 37.3 km - University of Notre Dame \- 46 min drive \- 53.7 km - Four Winds Casino South Bend \- 48 min drive \- 93.2 km - Notre Dame Stadium \- 49 min drive \- 54.0 km #### Getting around - Dowagiac Station - 16 min drive - South Bend Intl. Airport (SBN) - 49 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Wright Place - ‬5 min drive - ‪Indian Lake Pub - ‬12 min drive - ‪TJ's Sports Bar & Grill - ‬11 min drive - ‪Lakeview Inn - ‬4 min drive - ‪BT's Pub - ‬2 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Lorlee - A Large and Luxurious Lakefront Cottage! pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Lorlee - A Large and Luxurious Lakefront Cottage!? ### What time is check-out at Lorlee - A Large and Luxurious Lakefront Cottage!? ### Where is Lorlee - A Large and Luxurious Lakefront Cottage! located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Lorlee - A Large and Luxurious Lakefront Cottage! Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 22 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.6 Cleanliness ### 9.4 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Doreen L. Sep 2, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Once again we had a wonderful stay! ##### Doreen L. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tasos H. Sep 21, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Very nice location with a nice property, great grill and kitchen, a lot of indoor space to rest and enjoy some great time near the lake ##### Tasos H. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### steve v. Aug 2, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family vaca Everything was smooth. Great location on water( street in between). Great place for large group ##### steve v. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jim R. Aug 2, 2025 #### Family vacation We had an excellent time and the house was amazing! Everything you can imagine was in the kitchen... unbelievable!! The house was extremely well maintained and our entire family thoroughly enjoyed themselves for the week Thank you! ##### Jim R. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ron P. Aug 21, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Everything about the stay was great. We had a couple questions, but nothing urgent. The questions we did have were answered very quickly. Anyone that stays there should go to “Amanda’s” and bring a pie back for ice cream and coffee. ##### Ron P. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kathleen H. Aug 14, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy We had a wonderful stay! The outdoor space was fantastic and easily accommodated our group, making it perfect for gathering and relaxing. The kitchen, with its large island, was ideal for cooking and serving meals together. Beds were very comfortable, and there were plenty of towels for everyone. The host was quick to respond to any questions or issues that came up. Overall, we had a great time and would definitely recommend this property! ##### Kathleen H. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bridget D. May 4, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Weekend get away! The property was beautiful with a scenic lake view. It was very spacious and had everything you could want or need. We hope to stay again in the future! Thank you! ##### Bridget D. Stayed 2 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michael M. Oct 30, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lakeside hideaway Super cozy and way bigger on the inside than you might expect. Everyone had a great time! ##### Michael M. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ciara P. Jun 11, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Great house for big groups! The kitchen is incredible and the house overall is very roomy with good sized bedrooms. The dock is across the street from the property & not continuous with the grass yard which is hard to tell from photos but overall did not impact our stay! Quiet road with friendly neighbors & we’ll definitely come back next year if they’ll have us. ##### Ciara P. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Colleen M. May 19, 2025 #### Lorelee Vacation Home The home was absolutely beautiful, and Kristin was fantastic. I loved it. She answered our questions and calls immediately. I will definitely be returning. The home was so clean comfortable. ##### Colleen M. ### 10/10 Excellent #### teresa f. Aug 21, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 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! ##### teresa f. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Laura W. May 5, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Weekend with friends Amazing house! Would love to stay there again. Everything you need for a lake trip with plenty of space. ##### Laura W. Stayed 2 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sara S. Feb 19, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Winter wonderland fun! My family and I rented this beautiful lake house and enjoyed the snow, some sledding, the warm fireplaces and just being together as a family. It was plenty big enough for all of us, the yard was perfect for the kids to run around and play in the snow, and the kitchen was great for our family dinners! Any questions we had were answered immediately and check in/check out was smooth because of the great communication we had throughout the process! We had a wonderful stay and can’t wait to come back to try it out during the summer! ##### Sara S. Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Laurette R. Mar 14, 2024 #### 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. ##### Laurette R. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mary S. Apr 23, 2025 #### Awesome Home Beautiful home, wonderful kitchen with a huge Island and great family gathering spaces. Outdoor BBQ Grill, and pit were enjoyed, even though the weather was cool. We did an Easter Egg Hunt in the spacious yard. So many things were stocked, and every utensil you could want was there. Ice maker, 2 wine fridges, cooling drawers for pop, water, beer and canned beverages. There was ample refrigerator space. It was all that was advertised and more. ##### Mary S. ### 8/10 Good #### Doreen L. Sep 9, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely Home Our stay for the most part was really wonderful. The home is simply gorgeous. There was plenty of room for everyone with having the seven bedrooms that were all also very lovely. The kitchen is out of this world. We never had so much cold storage in our lives. The property manager was wonderful When we had issues. ##### Doreen L. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lindsay H. Jun 22, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy #### Family vacation This was overall a wonderful vacation for our family! The only downfall was the road that had to be crossed to get to the lake. It is a VERY busy road and vehicles drive very fast unaware of people crossing. Kristin was amazing and brought us some cones and signs that helped some but unfortunately that part is not able to be controlled. The surrounding fence keeps kids and pets in and safe but just be careful when anyone leave the yard. The house was beautiful and lake was warm and kids were able to swim and reach the bottom quite a ways out. Amazing fire out in back to sit and relax with plenty of yard space for games and kids to play!!Wonderful week spent with our family and would go back for sure!!! ##### Lindsay H. Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michelle L. Aug 9, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 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!. ##### Michelle L. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Thomas H. Jul 20, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 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. ##### Thomas H. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Barb C. Oct 4, 2023 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. 🙂 ##### Barb C. 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