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North Channel Bunkie

Photo gallery for North Channel Bunkie

A view of a lake with a grassy area and a wooden structure in the foreground.
A small cabin with a 'LAKE' sign, a wooden deck, wicker chairs, and a blue umbrella.
A cozy room with two beds, a TV, a small table, and a view of greenery outside.
A bedroom with two beds, a window with blinds, a wall clock, and a door.
A calm lake with a forested shoreline and a clear sky.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Dog-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Non-smoking

Explore the area

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Gore Bay, ON
  • Place, Bridal Veil Falls
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Place, Cup and Saucer Trail
    ‪35 min drive‬
  • Place, Little Current Swing Bridge
    ‪58 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

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About the area

Gore Bay

Gore Bay is home to this cabin. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Misery Bay Provincial Park and Lake Huron.
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Gore Bay, ON

What's nearby

  • Bridal Veil Falls - 18 min drive - 23.8 km
  • Misery Bay Provincial Park - 32 min drive - 39.7 km
  • Cup and Saucer Trail - 35 min drive - 47.8 km
  • Pirate's Cove - 42 min drive - 55.0 km
  • Little Current Swing Bridge - 58 min drive - 80.2 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Cafe On The Bay - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Campbell's Drive In - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Buoys Eatery - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Royal Canadian Legion Branch 514 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪B & J's Restaurant - ‬2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is North Channel Bunkie pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at North Channel Bunkie?

As of 13 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at North Channel Bunkie on 5 May 2027 start from AU$642, 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 North Channel Bunkie?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at North Channel Bunkie?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is North Channel Bunkie located?

Situated in Gore Bay, this cabin is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Lake Huron and within 12 miles (20 km) of Bridal Veil Falls and Lake Kagawong. Kagawong Dog Park and Old Mill Heritage Centre Museum are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 34 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 34 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 34 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 34 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 34 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

8.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location for us, everything was so cute & comfortable! We will be back!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property, convenient, and well provisioned,
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
The host provides a cute well stocked cozy little cottage, it was a lovely time. The water is so peaceful and relaxing. Would easily recommend to friends and family.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Immaculately clean and nicely decorated. It was a relief to find somewhere that would take our, small, non- shedding, dog.Please note, this is a small bunkie set behind a house so no views and limited seating inside (one chair).Could do with some upgrades and tlc (shower, towel rails would be useful. It would be good to have known we needed to bring a hairdryer).We rented in mid-September. There were very limited dining options in Gore Bay (none at all on the Tuesday evening, and the supermarket closes at 6). Leanne: please provide a hotplate and minimal cookware (skillet, saucepan with lid)! None of this is expensive and a portable hotplate is easy to get from IKEA. A toaster oven is not enough!Were surprised to be sent a bill for an extra 92 including the VRBO service charge shortly before our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed our stay in the bunkie, it had everything we needed to enjoy our time in Gore Bay!! Would definitely recommend to others and would also stay here again :)
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Lovely property and beautiful area.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was awesome! The beach view access was so nice! The bunkie was clean and had everything we needed. Super peaceful and quiet with lots of things to do nearby!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great views

We had a great stay with a great veiw
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Little Cottage

Pretty cottage, well equipped. Enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
A couple more pictures of the inside.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Getaway

Had an absolutely wonderful time. Gorebay is one of the most beautiful places.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, quaint, nicely furnished, and perfect for a quiet retreat. Just needs a little tlc on the shower and floor. Aside from that a very comfortable little gem!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing stay

Perfect location to explore Manitoulin and Gore Bay. Will teturn soon
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Sept 2023
Hope to have you back again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Island getaway

Great spot with beautiful water views. Was a great place to rest our heads after full days of exploring. For wifi, if network doesn’t come up, turn your wifi off/on and it should appear.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great little spot!!

Perfectly clean, tiny little bunkie. Stocked with every amenity you could possibly need. A short walk or bike ride to many restaurants! Fantastic location to drive to many hikes on the island. Would stay here again for sure!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Aug 2023
Glad you enjoyed your time while you were here. Safe Travels!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Comfortable and great location

The unit was clean and comfortable. We were close and central to our activities. Thanks for the treat and snacks!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful spot

We throughly enjoyed our stay here at the bunkie on Gore Bay. Quiet and peaceful location within walking distance of the harbor and eateries. We enjoyed coffee each morning and wine each evening with the visiting resident deer. Leeanne provided us with great suggestions for hiking and was very easy to work with.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Small but sweet

What a nice place to stay. Great location and well equipped bunkie. If only it hadn’t rained almost the whole time we were there! Thankfully the tv worked fine so we caught up on old movies.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing getaway

What a wonderful friendly island. So much to explore. Our bunkie was so comfortable and a great location in Gore Bay. Our host had a great welcome package for us. Clean and nicely decorated walking distance to town and restaurant. Will be back with my husband next time.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

Fish trip

Was a great place to stay as we were just there to go fishing only down side was wish there was a fire pit location next to the water and a fire pit would have been great as there is nothing to do at night and the only other small thing was the wifi password wasnt right neither of use could even find the wifi on our devices
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
The bunkie was very cosy and clean, however the picture on line doesn't show the actual bunkie as it's located behind the picture listed on line. The only thing I would suggest is having a door/wall for the bathroom with its own sink as using the kitchen sink to wash your hands where food is prepared is not very sanitary.Other than the washroom concern, the amenities were plenty and the view was breathtaking.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
We have never stayed in a bunkie before and probably won’t again. Did not realize the bathroom was just a corner of the room with no door - right next to the “kitchen” sink. The beds look pretty but not particularly comfortable. Left early as couldn’t get a good night’s rest.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Vey basic Tiny cottage with Terrible WIFI or nonexistent, which is a MUST because the tiny cottage is located in a dead zone for phones. We had to leave the place (because we need WIFI to work) and still dealing with VRBO for a fair refund of 1 night. FIRST and LAST time that i booked something thought VRBO.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Bunkie 101

Firstly, although distant, Leanne answered all questions. The Bunkie was very cute and comfortable. Located behind the house, your view is not great. But it’s just a short walk to water, to town, to the marina, to the lighthouse, to Bouy’s restaurant, etc. We had a great time there. Only negative was lack of good internet service but we had that off for most of our trip anyway and checked in with wifi and different services establishments on our travels around the island. Overall great location and we brought a little bbq with us to grill up some healthier meals because there is a lot of fried food on the island.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Things to know before you book

The good and the bad. Only means tp cook anything, is a toaster oven. No BBQ, microwave or hotplate. We brought up steaks so the next door neighbor let us use theirs. When i messaged the owner the did offer to bring us one, so make sure to request ahead. No firepit to sit around which is unfortunate because where we parked the car would have a great spot to view the lake as well. The cabin although niceky decorated, is run down and has a huge ant problem. From when we arrived we noticed them on the counters pretty bad, and this was with zero food out i might add, climbing the walls, as one was on the toilet paper roll, night rable, and unfortunately in my bed, which was the one closest to the wall. I notifified the owner after our first night we wouldn't be staying the 3 nights. Hee response was. "There wasn't any on the day she cleaned", yet they have several ant traps throughout the bunkie. No offer to discount or refund was given. We stayed only the second night because we came from 5 hours away and hadn't had the chance to do anything as check÷in is at 3, and we also brought our dog and there's not many options for pets. The other thing, although not a hige issue for us, but should be made aware ito people is this bunkie is located BEHIND a house literally a few feet. Maybe 6 ft.. There's no place to sit out accept the tintmy porch with 2 wicker chairs. You can peer through the 2 houses to sorts see the bay. The good is, it's close to restaurants and marina.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
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