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The Minnow Bucket

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A cabin interior with a loft bed, a bunk bed, a leather sofa, and a wooden ladder.
A rustic cabin with a porch, two windows, a door with a deer head decoration, and a grill outside.
A cozy cabin interior with a wooden dining table, a sofa, a kitchen area with a refrigerator, and a window overlooking greenery.
A cozy cabin interior with a wooden floor, a brown leather sofa, a dining table, and a kitchen area with a stove and cabinets.
A wooden gazebo with a security camera sign, overlooking a body of water with tall trees.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Highlights

  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Caddo Lake

Popular amenities

  • Deck or patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Living area
  • Non smoking

Explore the area

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Karnack, TX
  • Place, Caddo Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Caddo Lake State Park
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Place, Margaritaville Resort Casino
    ‪51 min drive‬
  • Airport, Shreveport, LA (SHV-Shreveport Regional)
    ‪45 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

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About the neighborhood

Karnack

Karnack is home to this cabin. Historic Caddo Lake Drawbridge is a local landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Caddo Lake State Park and Caddo Lake National Wildlife Refuge.
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Karnack, TX

What's nearby

  • Caddo Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Caddo Lake State Park - 25 min drive - 30.6 km
  • Louisiana Boardwalk - 49 min drive - 50.0 km
  • Horseshoe Bossier City Casino - 51 min drive - 51.8 km
  • Margaritaville Resort Casino - 51 min drive - 51.1 km

Getting around

  • Shreveport Regional Airport (SHV) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Shady Glade Cafe - ‬33 min drive
  • ‪Dad's Pizza Pad - ‬32 min drive
  • ‪On The Table Tokyo Cafe - ‬28 min drive
  • ‪LJ Catering - ‬33 min drive
  • ‪Dos Gringos Taco Stand - ‬33 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Minnow Bucket pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Minnow Bucket?

As of Nov 11, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Minnow Bucket on Nov 16, 2026 start from $186, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at The Minnow Bucket?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Minnow Bucket?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Minnow Bucket located?

Situated in Karnack, this cabin is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Caddo Lake and within 12 mi (20 km) of Caddo Lake National Wildlife Refuge and Historic Caddo Lake Drawbridge. Caddo Lake State Park and Wildlife Management Area is 12.4 mi (19.9 km) away.

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 26 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Check-in

8.8/10

Communication

8.4/10

Location

8.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
I really enjoyed staying here in the Minnow Bucket. The host was very responsive. The dock and the lake was so beautiful and a very short walk away from the front door. I enjoyed the fully functioning kitchen. It was my first time to come to Caddo Lake and if I visit again I would like to stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful location

We enjoyed our stay. Loved the deck to sit on each morning and evening. Since there is a boat ramp close, there is some noise but it wasn't annoying.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Vary nice

Couldn’t ask for a better place to stay
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect cabin

Place was great. I highly recommend. The management was very nice and accommodating. The cabin was clean and I had everything you need.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fish Fest!

Had a wonderful time!!!! Watch out for stumps in water. The Cypress trees were amazing. Good fishing. Still can't believe I caught a northern Pike in Texas!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fun Caddo Lake Trip

The Minnow Bucket was perfect in every way! Very close to the water, very cute, clean and quiet area. Yes, there are a few RV's parked in their places but they were neat and tidy and I rarely saw anyone else there.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Kayaking Heaven!

This was a GREAT place to stay for kayaking! The launch into Big Lake was about 100 steps from the front porch. We also made the short drive to Caddo Lake State Park and launched at Mill Creek. The cabin was spotless and looked just like the pictures. My only complaint is that there is no place to unpack. A place to store clothes/equipment would be nice.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

First time at caddo lake

Quite, clean and nice. We had the pleasure of watching a full moon over the lake. Had a late night visitor (fox) came right up to us on the front door porch and ate from my hands. The bad thing was water temp. Showers were Luke warm at best.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was dirty, the AC unit was blowing out dirt and dust which ended up getting me sick. The shower has black mold along the bottom and we were welcomed with a woman’s used hair tie in the shower. The hot water wasn’t working in the shower. There were open wires in the cabin where an outlet should have been and dead bugs everywhere. We kept finding them in the bed, couch, kitchen counter top and even in the bowls. This place hasn’t had a review in over a year and now I see why. We absolutely loved Caddo lake but coming back to this house was such a disappointment. It’s also located in a RV park. The host tried charging me 75 for our service dog which is against Vrbo policy’s. Once we arrived at the house the communication with the host stopped. Would not recommend staying here.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice get away

We enjoyed our stay here. We had the small cabin. It was clean, comfortable bed, hot shower, coffee pot. What more do you need? We caught a few fish off the pier, which is always fun. Could use a couple items, as others may have suggested, more dish towels, hooks in the bathroom for towels. The rack there was missing 2 of the 3 hooks. Simple fixes. If you use cabins very often, you know the things you may want to bring. Valarie, the gal managing the place, was AWESOME! She is easy to reach for any needs.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
Disliked: Location

Not waterfront cabin

The cabin backed up to another house; not a pier and waterfront. I was dreadfully disappointed that I could not see the lake while drinking coffee from the privacy of the back porch. The cabin is located within an RV park that fronts the water. So, you can walk over to the water. The photos looked as though the pier and water were likely behind the house. They were not. I specifically searched for waterfront cabins and this pulled up. If having privacy to the water is your priority, look elsewhere. The cabin was very nice and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Immediately after booking I needed to change my reservation from 2 nights to 1 night. I followed the prompts on VRBO to change my dates and it led me to message the host. I messaged the host who said it was no problem. After our stay, I saw I was charged for 2 nights. I requested a refund for 1 night. The host said he/she purchased the property the week before my stay and would not be able refund me for the night. He/she offered me another night within the following 12 months but I said I would not be back to that lake. It was a one time trip. I finally had to reach out to VRBO and they said the host would be contacting them to initiate the refund. Almost 2 months later I still have not received a refund. It’s even more suspicious that the host that agreed to change it to one night has the same name as the person that said they just bought the property according to the message thread. This issue could have been resolved so easily.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy
The location is great for fishermen, the boat launch is about 600 feet away on the same property. The cabin was alright but has a few issues. The air conditioner is undersized for the cabin and can’t keep the place cool, The AC unit also was not clean, the vent was pretty black and you could smell the mildew in the cabin. The shower door is not hung right and it is hard to close and even harder to open from the inside to get out. Everything in the kitchen worked as it should, The contact information on the listing is for the previous owner and has not been updated, I know this because I called and text it trying to reach the owner. The front door drags at less than half way open, enough that it is wearing into the floor. I did reach out via the chat feature through VRBO to let the owner know about the AC not keeping up, but still no response and we have already checked out. I did use the chat to ask a question when I booked the unit back on April 28th, and did not get a response until May 11th. This was not the best experience and it is way overpriced for what it is.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Location, listing accuracy

Could have been fine

It was advertised as having a bait shop and kayak rentals on site. Even when we got inside the cabin there’s was a name and number for us to call for rentals. No answer. Ever. And it also said “coke by bait shop”. No. There’s wasn’t one. If I had known all of this I would’nt have been so disappointed. The cabin was clean and well stocked. The next morning however we awaken to seams of red wasps inside. Two had gotten inside our suitcase.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The property is lovely, clean and cozy! 1 minute walk from the dock where we fished every day. You also get an up close view of the beautiful bald cypress and wildlife, like the heron who live in the surrounding trees. The kitchen was stocked with most tools you would need to prepare simple meals. The shower was HOT! I saw another review saying the water was tepid at best but we had hot showers every night. The bed downstairs was comfy and lots of pillows were provided. The loft features a nice air mattress, great for kids. My 6 year old loved hanging out in the loft. The couch is also a nice napping or chilling area. The seats fully recline. There is a small table for meals and a nice tv you can see from anywhere. We had a pleasant time talking to neighbors and met the property manager who was more than accommodating. At one point we had a little wasp problem inside (bugs are expected obviously) that was communicated to the owner and action was promptly made to spray around the cabin. That minor inconvenience isnt really worth mentioning except to prove the owner is communicative and takes action even with simple issues immediately. He was also very polite and helpful. Great places to visit nearby include: Auntie Skinners, Jefferson Outpost, Jefferson General store, Captain Rons Swamp Tours, Big Pines Lodge, Lonesome Dove drive thru safari. If you love fishing and great views, this is a perfect spot.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing

The place is very cute! Has everything you need. Very quite and relaxing. I didn’t see A/C on the listing so that was an added plus.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great little cabin

We enjoyed our stay here! We fished everyday and it was nice being able to tie the boat up to the bank, so we could easily go back and forth. Plenty of room to park the car and boat by the cabin as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cute cabin on the lake

This tiny cabin was super cute. Great location! One thing to note is that the loft bed is an air mattress and not an actual bed. The couch was super comfy with recliners! The only suggestion I have would be to have dish towels to use for the kitchen. Otherwise, well stocked for any cooking you might do.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quiet get away

Location was good, close to lake, cute and cozy cottage. Very pleasant stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Spring Break 2022

The cabin was perfect for the three of us and our little lake dog. It was great to sit on the porch drinking coffee in the mornings and watch the sun come up over the lake. Just a peaceful little place
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Nice little cabin!

My boyfriend and I went for an extended weekend getaway and we weren’t disappointed. All in all, the cabin is nice with only a few little details that were either a minor inconvenience (busy boat ramp in the early morning and late afternoon) or annoying (front door gets stuck on the floor).
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

High School Fishing Tournament

Clean, cozy, and laid out very well! Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great cabin by the lake

This is a 5 star cabin. It was very clean and beds were comfy. I would definitely recommend it! We will be going back soon!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Perfect for Watching the Full Moon

This little cabin has everything you need. It sits on property shared with other cabins and eight RV’s and a boat ramp. It’s just right for those fishing and boating although not quite as private as we had hoped. The cabin is fairly new and was spotless. I’d recommend it!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Good

Awesome ..
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021
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