Title: Gorgeous Lakeside- BeachBucket-sandy kid friendly, happy spot+add Lil’Red Cabin - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire cabin # Gorgeous Lakeside- BeachBucket-sandy kid friendly, happy spot+add Lil’Red Cabin Beachfront cabin with kitchen and patio ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33500000/33497200/33497162/7ef9722d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![TV, fireplace, DVD player, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33500000/33497200/33497162/81efbf74.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33500000/33497200/33497162/108ad8b2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33500000/33497200/33497162/834a67e7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33500000/33497200/33497162/e84ddcfb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies 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. 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire cabin 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 71000 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Fireplace - Kitchen - Barbecue grill - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## 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 ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107320000/107318500/107318451/f33cbcb1_edited_fd14.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Lakefront Charming 2-bedroom cottage on Douglas Lake with WiFi access Pellston - Kitchen - Free WiFi - Outdoor space - Parking available 8.0 Very good 7 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-04&endDate=2025-12-05&selected=107318451&PinnedHotelID=107318451&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/42000000/41510000/41508500/41508478/e38a6277.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Douglas Lake - Lakeside Cabin Living Pellston - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 10 Exceptional 47 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-04&endDate=2025-12-05&selected=41508478&PinnedHotelID=41508478&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/69000000/68100000/68096500/68096461/53913fcf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Douglas Lake House: Fall Foliage and Lakeside Adventures All in One Place! 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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 area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C45.57111%2C-84.71389&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=be9MqJKvf3qEtPkZlJCm5Jd5o1k=) 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. 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