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Gorgeous Lakeside- BeachBucket-sandy kid friendly, happy spot+add Lil’Red Cabin

Beachfront cabin with kitchen and patio

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Terrace/patio
Exterior
Interior
TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Welcome to the Cheery yellow cabin on Douglas Lake, where scenic views of the pristine lake await. Enjoy a week-long family-friendly getaway at 'the beach bucket', featuring 2 bedrooms, a full sports lake with canoe and paddleboat usage, and beautiful cedar dock perfect for grilling dinner or making s'mores over the campfire area.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 793 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space

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About this property

Entire place

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

Gorgeous Lakeside- BeachBucket-sandy kid friendly, happy spot+add Lil’Red Cabin

BEACH BUCKET

INVISIBLE Check in & Check out
for your convenience

Welcome to the Cheery yellow cabin on Douglas Lake

We are proud to Maintain and Clean the Beach Bucket ourselves.
Saturday to Saturday visits.

‘the beach bucket' is a family friendly cabin for up north getaways.

SANDY SHORE, SANDY BOTTOM, GENTLE SLOPE-NO DROP OFF
pristine Douglas Lake, just east of Pellston, close to attractions, dining

This is an UNPLUGGED COTTAGE: no WiFi . Bring dvds, books, or your favorite games or puzzles

GOT FISH? Yes, fish are here
Got A VIEW? Yes, panoramic view of lake is awesome
Got A Shallow shore? visit here to make a splash, kid friendly
GOT TIME? we do---Come for a week

THIS IS THE PLACE for happy getaways

This classic cabin has a wonderful shore and beautiful views; very comfortable inside with 2 bedrooms in a great location
Get away to nature, relaxation and family memories.

Douglas lake is scenic, quiet, great for fishing, kayaking, canoeing, water skiing, hiking, biking, napping. (we offer a free canoe and paddleboat for your usage)
Full sports lake, very large but undeveloped, Lovely
Loons and eagles live on this large, scenic lake.

Come enjoy the cedar dock. (bring your boat or rent a pontoon nearby)
read a book
Take out the paddleboat or 2 canoes
grill dinner overlooking the lake
make smores over our campfire area, wood provided

This is a kid friendly cottage:
From the yard, take two steps down to the dock....
From the dock, take two steps down to the sand....
--children love to play in the sand here:)

CLEAN - CHARMING - PRIVATE - SPACIOUS - PANORAMIC - LOVED BY KIDS & ADULTS :)

The fully equipped cabin offers 2 bedrooms plus large sunny porch, and spacious full bath with shower, fireplace, deck, scenic panoramic view of lake, gorgeous view of nearby Pells Island.
Close to walking trails, steps to the boat launch, a top restaurant is only 4 cabins away, quick drive to all conveniences.

**need more space? add a LITTLE RED CABIN: available for families wishing for additional accommodations, we offer this charmer directly across the gravel drive, within view of the beach bucket
Details--The little red cabin is set up nicely with a kitchen, small dining table and living area. It has a separate bedroom with queen (12" high density foam comfort) bed, and small bath with shower. It is charming and comfortable
We have an additional twin bed off the living area too, so children can sleep separately.
*the Little Red Cabin is priced at half the rate of the beach bucket. This cabin is intended an add-on for the main cabin. First priority is for renters at main cabin. Weeks open to others thereafter.

OUTDOOR FUN: Watch (& hear) the Loons from your deck overlooking the lake; go fishing off a new dock, launch the 2 person paddle boat; canoe too.....or just lounge on the front deck

Beach Bucket--INTERIOR COMFORT: The cottage has an open floor plan for socializing and features 2 bedrooms and generous size bath with shower. The entire cabin is lined with traditional knotty pine walls, comfortable seating. Full stone fireplace has an insert for coziness! Large windows frame a wonderful view of the serene lake and sandy shore.
Note: We sleep 6 in provided bedding — including a pullout couch and two beds. We accept 7 if you want to bring a crib or air mattress.
EASY CENTRAL LOCATION: Only 5 miles west of I-75 assures access to all of northern Michigan!... Lunch in Petoskey, shop in Harbor Springs, dinner in Cross Village... or catch a ferry to Mackinac Island.
We are close to Mackinaw City, Cheboygan, Indian River, Petoskey, or Cross village for day trips or any meals.
Nearby are vegetable stands, video rentals, restaurants, convenience stores, & gas stops---just a few minutes away

Classic fun in a classic cabin, close to everything.

Michigan sales tax is 6%

*** We fill up preferred weeks quickly, so book soon.

We make vacations easy, and welcome our repeat guests

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: Outside only

Services and conveniences

  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Water park
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,000 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Kid friendly beach and lake frontage, gentle slope

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Outside only

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Map
Pellston, MI

What's nearby

  • Douglas Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • University of Michigan Biological Station - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal - 26 min drive - 45.3 km
  • Headlands International Dark Sky Park - 29 min drive - 49.7 km
  • Nub's Nob Ski Area - 30 min drive - 33.8 km

Getting around

  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Rusty Saw North - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Pellston Market - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Hoppies Tavern - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Dam Site Inn - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Hoppie's Landing - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Gorgeous Lakeside- BeachBucket-sandy kid friendly, happy spot+add Lil’Red Cabin 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 Gorgeous Lakeside- BeachBucket-sandy kid friendly, happy spot+add Lil’Red Cabin ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gorgeous Lakeside- BeachBucket-sandy kid friendly, happy spot+add Lil’Red Cabin ?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Gorgeous Lakeside- BeachBucket-sandy kid friendly, happy spot+add Lil’Red Cabin located?

This family-friendly Pellston cabin is located on the beach, within a 5-minute walk of Douglas Lake and University of Michigan Biological Station. Burt Lake is 3 mi (4.8 km) away.

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