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Gorgeous Lakeside- BeachBucket-sandy kid friendly, happy spot+add Lil’Red Cabin
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Reviews
9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 792.9 sq m
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Explore the area

Pellston, MI
- Place, Douglas Lake1 min walk
- Place, University of Michigan Biological Station13 min walk
- Place, Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal26 min drive
- Airport, 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
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Amenities
Kitchen
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue
Lake view
Fireplace
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10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (47 reviews)
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
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. Cheboiganing Preserve and Chillermania! are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

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
- Mackinaw City Dock - 26 min drive - 46.4 km
- Headlands International Dark Sky Park - 29 min drive - 49.7 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Rusty Saw North - 15 min drive
- Hoppies Tavern - 14 min drive
- Dam Site Inn - 13 min drive
- Hoppie's Landing - 12 min drive
- Douglas Lake Bar - 1 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window9.6/10
Cleanliness
9.8/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
9.6/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
Verified
22 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
claire d.
25 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy cabin
claire d.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Sharlene C.
12 July 2015
First time renters!
Sharlene C.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Janet P.
4 July 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Would definitely stay here again
Janet P.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Maria S.
29 July 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay!
Maria S.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2020
Verified
8/10 Good
Grant M.
22 Sept 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property but needs some updates
Grant M.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2020
Archival
2/10 Terrible
Wayne P.
10 Sept 2017
Not what we had hoped. Have stayed in far better.
Wayne P.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Vincent M.
30 July 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful
Vincent M.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Robin C.
6 Sept 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to get away from the world!
Robin C.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Michael K.
21 Aug 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Paradise Up North
Michael K.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Janice E.
14 Aug 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing setting, beautiful view
Janice E.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Lorraine M.
10 July 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location
Lorraine M.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Amy B.
29 June 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beach Bucket checks all boxes!
Amy B.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Bret R.
25 Sept 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great time had by all!
Bret R.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Michael K.
4 Sept 2020
Douglas Lake Beauty
Michael K.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Roger P.
1 Sept 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property
Roger P.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Steven W.
16 Aug 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect "Up North" stay
Steven W.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Christopher W.
20 July 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great family getaway
Christopher W.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2020
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Rebecca N.
12 July 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just what we were looking for
Rebecca N.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020
Verified
8/10 Good
Tim W.
9 Sept 2019
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Douglas Lake get-away
Tim W.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Eileen N.
11 Aug 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous Cottage
Eileen N.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2019
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Sandi S.
16 July 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Put the Beach Bucket on your bucket list!
Sandi S.
Verified
8/10 Good
Kimberly G.
10 July 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing lake and location!
Kimberly G.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Alicia F.
20 Sept 2018
Lovely lakeside spot
Alicia F.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Peter D.
6 Sept 2018
Would love to stay again
Peter D.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018
About the host
Hosted by Matt Becker
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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