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Reviews of Sister Lake Cottages - Unit 7

Sister Lake Cottages - Unit 7
Dowagiac, MI

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 24 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 24 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 24 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 24 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 24 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Bobbie T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Splendid Property
Everyrhing was as described. My only issue was the heater was pretty loud & at one point woke me up at night. Other than that there were no complaints. Very clean excellent location
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

stefanie

The property was cute and had everything that was needed. With just a few updates it can really be exceptional. However, it served its purpose for a quiet couple of days at a good price point.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Corina, Kent

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really liked the coziness of cottage 7. We had all of our favorite amenities (fridge, microwave, sink, tv, etc.) to make our stay comfortable. The cottage seemed like it was recently remodeled. It was clean with a welcoming beach theme. The only thing that was missing was closet space or hooks to hang up our jackets. My husband and I loved this place and plan on coming back next year.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janusz K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful
Beautiful place. We will recommend to all our friends.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Penny K., United States

Liked: Cleanliness
A Perfect Place to stay
This beautiful property is right in the heart of Sister Lakes. Our cottage (7) was perfect for the two of us. Sage, our contact, was quick to solve a small problem with the coffee maker. Other than that we had everything we needed and felt right at home. We will be back for future visits.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Teresa D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend Vacation
It is a nice place to stay for a weekend vacation
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Sept 2023
We appreciate your positive feedback, Teresa! We look forward to hosting you again in the future!

4/10 Poor

Frances B.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Need to work on cleaning better
Stayed in cabin 7 when we arrived and got everything in the cottage noticed the floors where not swept the fridge wasnt cleaned if it was wasnt very good the stove top wasnt cleaned the chairs at the table had stuck on food on them the ceiling fan in the living room part the light didnt work and the fan was off balanced so made a cluncking sound also when i pulled the covers back on the bed was a ball of hair on it so was wondering if the bed had even been striped and washed other than all those things the cabin was ok just kinda irritated me that i had to go through and clean stuff when it should of already been done
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Sept 2023
Thank you for your feedback, Frances. This is definitely not acceptable and does not represent our standards. I apologize for this happening just wish you would have contacted us immediately so we could quickly resolve the situation on your behalf as our team reacts quickly to any guest concern. Take care!

8/10 Good

Gigi D., Roswell, GA USA

Older cottages with partial facelift
We were there for a family reunion. Separate cottages and the common areas were great for that purpose. Our cottage had no hanging space for clothes, very noisy, unbalanced fan, and the fan light did not work. Extremely small bathroom that was not all that clean. Not well set up when we arrived. No garbage bags, limited toiletries, and we had 3 plates. Our family in other cottages did not have sufficient plates and glasses and some had no toiletries and a sink backed up. The staff should just make sure that there are 8 plates, bowls, glasses etc. in every cabin. I did communicate with management and they were very responsive. You are not right on the lake but very close and you do have your own dock. The area has many restaurants that are walk able.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Aug 2023
Hi Gigi, we take guest feedback seriously and have already shared your comments with the homeowner. We do all we can to make the best possible stay, and we look forward to this property hosting many satisfied guests.

10/10 Excellent

Margaret J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sister Lake Cottagd
Very nice property. Landscaping was nice. Picnic bench and chairs a plus. Cottage was nicely sized for two, nice and cozy. Owners are very responsive.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Forever Fun
Clean quiet very friendly area! We would definitely like 2 stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Jamir J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute lil’ cabin
Cute lil’ cabin, conveniently located to the local lakes and drive-in movie theaters. It appears that they are in the process of improving the overall experience, but the current mattress was awful. The amenities did not match the spec sheet, but the property overall was functional for what we needed. The Vrbo interface was the worst part of the experience. I’d suggest booking directly through the property owners website.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Jul 2023
Thank you for your feedback! Were sorry for the issue with the mattress and the mismatch in amenities, and we'll take immediate action to address these concerns. We appreciate your understanding as we work on improving the overall experience. Take care!

8/10 Good

Mary K.

Great location, quiet and comfortable
A cute comfortable place to stay! The set up and design of the cottage is very practical and accommodating. Very central to all amenities in Sister Lakes.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Jun 2023
Thank you for your review, Mary! It's fantastic to know that the location was convenient for accessing amenities in Sister Lakes. We appreciate your feedback and hope to host you again in the future.

10/10 Excellent

David C., Indiana

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic
Everything about our stay was amazing.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

2/10 Terrible

Candice C., Detroit

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute Area
Relaxing little town
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Apr 2023
Hello Candice, we appreciate the review, but we would've loved more information in regard to what you mean by your comment. We want to make sure every guest enjoys their stay and as hosts we appreciate feedback.

8/10 Good

Joseph Q.

Liked: Cleanliness
sister lakes is the best!
property is prime location.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Apr 2023
Hi Joseph, thank you for visiting! We hope to have the opportunity to host you again.

6/10 Okay

Kara J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great cottage, shady rental company
The cottage itself was adorable, everything went great once we arrived. However, when I first tried to book cottage 4, immediately after entering my cc info, the next screen that popped up said that this property was no longer available. I assumed someone beat me to it, so I rented cottage 7. Within 24 hours of realizing I was charged for BOTH cottages, I reached out to Unique Stays and was told there were no refunds. After calling VRBO and calling Unique Stays again, they ultimately said they cancelled one of my reservations but said they would not refund me unless someone else rented it. While staying in cottage 7, I did see people occupying cottage 4 all weekend but when I asked about my refund, they never returned my calls. Unique Stayd either made double off this confusion or offered this property to a friend/employee on my dime. I’m really disappointed because I would have definitely gone back to this property, but will not be giving them anymore of my money.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Apr 2023
Hi Kara, We appreciate the feedback. Each rental has a specific cancellation policy in place. Also, we take guest feedback seriously and have already shared your comments with the homeowner. Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review.

10/10 Excellent

Melissa V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quaint and Quiet Cottage
This property worked very well for a quick weekend getaway. It was very clean with simple check in and check out process. The property manager was very communicative and responsive. The cottage is also nicely decorated.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisandra

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The truth was a quiet clean and very beautiful place we loved it
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable and clean cottage in the heart of the Sister Lakes!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brian N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed for a wedding close by
Perfect location and close to a lot of amenities. The place was clean and very quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Lisa B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice, little place
I chose this location/cottage because we were supposed to be celebrating a wedding right down the street at Driftwood. I wanted a place that was within walking distance. It was certainly that. The wedding was cancelled, but I decided to stay anyway and was pleasantly surprised with the property. Everything looked nice, definitely re-modeled, and was the perfect size for me (and my daughter who showed up one day). The only things that I would recommend to fix are the shower handle (which was not attached) and the shades in the bathroom window (that were broken and could be seen through). The fridge worked well but was in pretty bad cosmetic shape. I am sure they will fix these easy problems in the near future. The wifi was excellent, the TV´s too. And there is a Keurig in case you want to bring pods! I will likely rent here again.... especially if the wedding gets re-scheduled!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Apr 2023
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us, Lisa. We have already escalated the issue to our maintenance team and was resolved. We hope to host your wedding soon!

8/10 Good

Erin M.

Fun but Not Super Clean
Overall, we had a great experience at this property but when we arrived, the bathroom wasn't cleaned properly and it made us question how clean the rest of the place was and whether or not the sheets were actually clean. Still a nice little place close to a bunch of fun things to do but would recommend a more thorough cleaning process.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Apr 2023
Thank you for the feedback Erin. We have already escalated the issue to our housekeeping team to make sure this does not happen again. We appreciate the feedback you gave.

10/10 Excellent

Jaclyn H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute Cottages in a great location
I was extremely nervous about staying here. Overall, super cute and perfect for a family beach weekend. My family have a lakeside property that was a .1 mile walk. Will stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Clay J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice Cabin
Place was as advertised and the room looked like it had been recently refreshed. A few small issues-there are are tons of windows and the blinds are not very effective against sunlight and the heating unit was very loud all night. Also, the sliding glass door would not lock so we had to jury rig a block.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Apr 2023
Hi Clay, thank you for visiting! Rest assured we've taken note of your concerns and shared to our homeowners. Take care!