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

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Great deck overlooking lake, seating for outdoor dining, gas grill, firepit too
Welcome to your lakeside view !
Sunset view from dock,  between mainland and island
En-suite spacious full bath, bath towels provided, window for natural light
rippling sand, few stones, happy shore for kids,  no drop off !

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 792.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Lake view

Explore the area

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Pellston, MI
  • Douglas Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal
    ‪32 min drive‬
  • Headlands International Dark Sky Park
    ‪36 min drive‬
  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Futon

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

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

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Amenities

Kitchen
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue
Lake view
Fireplace

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:30 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Kid friendly beach and lake frontage, gentle slope
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Outside only

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to 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 rubbish
Turn off the lights
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

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
On-site 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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Pellston

Located in Pellston, this cabin is near theme parks and on the beach. Oden State Fish Hatchery Visitor Center and Historic Mill Creek Discovery Park are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at University of Michigan Biological Station and Bear Saw Creek Preserve. Travelling with kids? Consider Cheboiganing Preserve and Chillermania!. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Pellston, MI

What's nearby

  • Douglas Lake - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal - 32 min drive - 45.3 km
  • Mackinaw City Dock - 32 min drive - 46.4 km
  • Headlands International Dark Sky Park - 36 min drive - 49.7 km
  • Nub's Nob Ski Area - 39 min drive - 34.5 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
  • ‪Hoppie's Landing - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Dam Site Inn - ‬13 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.

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 ?

Checkout 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.

About the host

Hosted by Matt Becker

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We are a family of five who love northern Michigan

Why they chose this property

Family hotspot, quiet and serene lake, undeveloped.

What makes this property unique

family oriented lakeside cabin area, best shoreline, sandy bottom, close to boat launch, walk a few doors to DLB restaurant, easy access to Pells Island, hiking, walking, biking, near freeway or ATV trails, skiing, fun!

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English