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Family Friendly Lakefront Whimsical Cottage with Pontoon Boat in Sister Lakes MI

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A table with a red umbrella, a view of a lake, and a wooden deck with chairs.
A kitchen with a brick accent wall, white cabinetry, a built-in island with a sink, a coffee maker, and a chandelier.
A tiki bar with a thatched roof and bamboo railings.
A wooden cabinet with a coffee station, including a coffee maker, sugar, and creamer.
A wooden-paneled room with a bed, two bedside lamps, a framed picture, and a sign that reads "ANTIOQUES".

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Sister Lakes, MI
  • Place, Pipestone Lake
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Magician Lake
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Surfari Joe's Indoor Wilderness Water Park
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Airport, South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.)
    ‪42 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Benton Harbor

Located in Benton Harbor, this vacation home is on the waterfront, a 2-minute drive from Pipestone Lake and 8 minutes from Magician Lake. .This beach vacation home is 21.7 mi (35 km) from Lake Michigan and 4.3 mi (6.9 km) from Danneffel Lake.
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What's nearby

  • Pipestone Lake - 3 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • Magician Lake - 7 min drive - 6.0 miles
  • Round Lake - 11 min drive - 11.2 miles
  • Surfari Joe's Indoor Wilderness Water Park - 11 min drive - 11.6 miles
  • Lake Michigan College - 12 min drive - 12.4 miles

Getting around

  • St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Station - 22 min drive
  • South Bend Intl. Airport (SBN) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪BT's Pub - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Lakeview Inn - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Wright Place - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪TJ's Sports Bar & Grill - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Farmers Country Club - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Family Friendly Lakefront Whimsical Cottage with Pontoon Boat in Sister Lakes MI

Come enjoy this whimsical, multi-themed 5bd/2ba lakefront cottage located on the west side of beautiful Round Lake, a 194 acre all sport freshwater lake in the heart of Sister Lakes, Michigan.

The Whimsical Cottage sleeps 12 guests with two bedrooms, with queen bed and smart tvs. There are two additional upstairs bedrooms-one with a full/twin bunk bed and one with a bunk bed with a trundle. An additional "sleeping nook" has two twin beds. There is a portable crib and pack n play, high chairs, and baby toys available on request.

The main floor is open concept with all appliances, a fully stocked kitchen, Keurig Coffee Bar and Mr. Coffee. Double dining/game tables seat 12. Rainy day board games are in the pine bench. The living room has a 55" smart tv and opens to the 12" x 25' deck with dining set and rocking chairs that boasts beautiful sunrise Round Lake views.

Just steps beyond the spacious front deck you will find your private lawn and clean, sandy beach. Enjoy the log swing, loungers, lifeguard chairs or play a game of Cornhole bean bags. The shallow beachfront is perfect for kids and adults alike. Build sandcastles with the beach toys, catch minnows or just lounge with your toes in the sand.

Splash around the pier or paddle along the shoreline with 4 kayaks, float toys and life jackets. Or cast a line off the dock for the best bass fishing around (catch and release please)! The 12 seat 60 HP Pontoon Boat is complimentary and is a cruiser style to enjoy the lake and Sandbar. No towing or skiing allowed.

After a day of water fun, barbeque on the gas grill and roast marshmallows and relax around the large natural fire pit with complimentary firewood.

As the sun sets, grab a cool drink, head down the pier and hop on the custom 24' lighted Tiki Party Barge anchored at the end of the pier-Unique to the Whimsical Cottage on Round Lake for great night time views and memories.
Message with any questions
whimsicalcottagesisterlakes@gmail.com
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as gas grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Gas grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

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

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 6 steps to reach entrance
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Kayak
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

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

Outdoor security cameras are in place

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Note from host: Pets allowed with prior approval and fee.

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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

This property does not have elevators

Family Friendly Lakefront Whimsical Cottage with Pontoon Boat in Sister Lakes MI Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Janet G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing Getaway

Our family enjoyed our stay. Loved the private beach! Cute quaint and cozy home. Kids enjoyed fishing there were an abundance of fish that were caught in the lake!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bob Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Whimsical Cottage was great. Good location and Lake was great. It had everything we needed. Wish we could've stayed longer. Janel was great to work with. Quick response to all our messages.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brandon B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay. We had 9 people with plenty of space and sleeping area. Great view of the water and nice having the pontoon for rent as well as kayaks to use off the property. Janel even have smore supplies, firewood, coffee for us. The house was fully stocked with everything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gregg G. H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent location right on the lakefront. Beautiful clean property and home. Firepit was setup and easy to use. Can't wait to stay there again next time I can get away in Michigan. The host was easy to communicate with, and all directions were clear and timely. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kirsten R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Lakefront Cottage

The home, sandy beach and amazing host really made this trip memorable for us! The home had great sleeping arrangements for our group and the window air conditioners kicked out plenty of cool air. Jan was so responsive and the coffee bar was so well-stocked! We can’t wait to go back next year!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nancy A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Exactly as pictured. Outside area is amazing. We enjoyed paddle boats, kayaks, pontoon rides, the fire pit, grilling and outside dining. Restaurants are close by too. Walkable neighborhood. 11 people,18-74 years old, worked well in the house. Owner is very helpful and answers any questions quickly.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sheila H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

60th bday celebration

So awesome so fun. Property had everything we needed. Coffee in the morning on the tiki pontoon and watching the sunrise, the big pontoon for touring the lake and doing a bit of swimming ending our day at dockside for dinner at sunset. Our host Jan was very responsive but really we had little need to reach out there good direction given via email and notes onsite. gorgeous weather all weekend too. Thanks so much Jan
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Diana A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful and Relaxing

The cottage is very clean and inviting! The outside amenities were nice, clean sandy beach, paddle boats, the Tiki Bar is a permanently docked pontoon, was great to hang out on! The back deck is gorgeous, great for enjoying the lake view, just no shade until later in the afternoon. Cottage is on west side of lake so you have the sunrise and lots of sun all day, we used the pontoon for coffee in the morning for some shade! Everyone on the lake was very friendly. Fishing from the pier was good, my husband caught some bass, just don’t forget the bug spray at night! Despite a few minor glitches - would definitely stay again!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022