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

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 !

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

Reviews
9.8 out of 10 Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 793 sq m

Popular amenities

  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space
  • Lake viewLake viewLake view

Explore the area

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Pellston, MI
  • Popular LocationDouglas Lake1 min walk
  • AirportPellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)12 min drive
  • Popular LocationMackinaw City Ferry Terminal30 min drive
  • Popular LocationHeadlands International Dark Sky Park35 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 2

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

Property manager

Matt Becker

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen
Outdoor space
Barbecue grill
Lake view
Fireplace

House Rules

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

Children

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

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Outside only

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

We should mention

A car is required for transportation 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 Burt Lake State Park and Douglas Lake. Traveling with kids? Consider Cheboiganing Preserve and Chillermania!. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Pellston, MI

What's nearby

  • Douglas Lake - 1 min walk
  • Burt Lake - 12 min drive
  • Mackinaw City Dock - 29 min drive
  • Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal - 30 min drive
  • Headlands International Dark Sky Park - 35 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Rusty Saw North Stakehouse & BBQ - 15 min drive
  • Hoppie's Tavern - 19 min drive
  • Dam Site Inn - 13 min drive
  • Douglas Lake Bar & Steakhouse - 1 min walk
  • Mr Ed's Place - 12 min drive

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Vincent M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful
Beautiful Lake and cottage
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robin C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to get away from the world!
My husband and I had a wonderful stay at the "Yellow Bucket". Indeed, the cottage was charming. This place had everything we needed. Loved the lake view and the sandy beach was awesome. We couldn't of asked for anything better. We loved the walks down the street and just taking in all the up north feelings we could get in. We had a wonderful time and we will be back soon. Thank you...
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michael K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Paradise Up North
Great week at the Beach Bucket: SUP around Pell’s Island at dawn and dusk Trip to Sleeping Bear Dunes Bike ride to Petoskey Lazy days swimming in the crystal clear waters of Douglas Lake Dinner at the DLB Great neighbors Counting down the days until we return!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Janice E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing setting, beautiful view
We just left a week that was just what our family needed! Time together on our favorite lake, a great little beach and clean water for our 2 year old granddaughter, pontoon rides, hummingbirds, Eagles, and more. This home, combined with the little red cottage we also rented, gave us a cozy place to stay and relax. The owners were accessible, friendly, and helpful. Beds and furniture were comfortable and clean. The bathrooms are small and night time sleeping was tough several days due to hot conditions and rain. But fans were available and things improved throughout the week. I would recommend this little gem for a relaxing getaway. We plan to return.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine M., Taylor, MI

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location
What a wonderful week! Despite bad weather for a few days we enjoyed the cabin. The lake was clean with a sandy bittom. The cabin was rustic chic and have everything we needed. Beds were comfortable. Plenty of dishes. Bring a HDMI cable if you want to watch Netflix on a rainy day. Large fire pit. Nice neighbors. If you go check out Douglas Lake Bar. Great food but you n you s a reservation. This cabin is close to many activities including miles and miles of bike trails. 1/2 he drive from Perosky, Maxkinaw City, Indian River, Chenoygan. Also close to Charlie pix and Harnor Springs. Owners were very responsive. Will defiantly stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

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!

Languages:

English
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