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Douglas Lake - Lakeside Cabin Living

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Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds
Interior
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6111 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space
    Outdoor Space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Fireplace
    Fireplace

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Douglas Lake - Lakeside Cabin Living

Newly remodeled and furnished charming Log Cabin on Douglas Lake located in Northern Michigan. This one story Cabin has been detailed with Comfortable, New Furnishings and all the amenities needed for Lakeside Living and enjoyment. Enjoy the beautiful and easy to use Gas Fireplace while sitting in the Cozy Living Room enjoying the view of the Lake. Lake is approximately 40' of level grass from the porch of the cabin to water's edge. Level ground and shallow water.

Great for two couples or a small family.

Summertime stays will offer safe/shallow shoreline Swimming and Private Boat Dock, Outdoor Fire Pit and Outdoor Furniture to sit by the Lake and enjoy. The Lake is approximately 50 feet from the Lakeside Covered Porch. The drop from the lawn to the lake level is minimal approximately 6-8". Boat rental is available nearby. (Book Early)

Close to one of the finest but casual area restaurants you can either paddle a boat, walk or drive to. (Douglas Lake Bar) Also, closely located to several noted restaurants and vegetable stands. There General Store within a couple miles where you can find most items you might need or have forgotten.

This property is conveniently located between Mackinaw, the Tunnel of Trees and Petoskey. Lots to see and do but perfect to sit quietly by the lake.

Property manager

Kathleen M. Emig

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Paper towels

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • DVD player
  • Stereo
  • Games
  • Books
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit
  • Dock

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

  • Printer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • On the waterfront
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Golf 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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1200 sq ft (111 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Diaper disposal not available

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. 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

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Douglas Lake Lakeside Living

About the neighborhood

Map
Pellston, MI

What's nearby

  • Douglas Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Burt Lake - 13 min drive - 7.4 km
  • Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal - 32 min drive - 37.8 km
  • Headlands International Dark Sky Park - 34 min drive - 34.3 km
  • Nub's Nob Ski Area - 39 min drive - 24.6 km

Getting around

  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Rusty Saw North Stakehouse & BBQ - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Hoppie's Tavern - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Douglas Lake Bar & Steakhouse - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Dam Site Inn - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Hoppies Landing - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Douglas Lake - Lakeside Cabin Living pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Douglas Lake - Lakeside Cabin Living?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Douglas Lake - Lakeside Cabin Living?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Douglas Lake - Lakeside Cabin Living located?

Nestled on the beach, this Pellston vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of Douglas Lake and University of Michigan Biological Station. Hidden River Golf and Casting Club and Burt Lake are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Douglas Lake - Lakeside Cabin Living Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 37 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 37 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 37 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 37 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 37 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Maureen K., Metro Detroit

Liked: Cleanliness
Another Great Stay!
This beauty is still a treasure 2 years after our last stay. Kathy is attentive and responds quickly. The cabin is well maintained, full of high quality features and accessories and is a most delightful place! We really enjoyed the comfy beds & furniture, morning coffee on the porch, the fire pit, and the convenient parking. Having a fullsize fridge and stocked kitchen came in handy too. Don't miss the Douglas Lake Bar (more restaurant than bar) or Legs Inn- both have great food and staff!! We also enjoyed cocktails & appetizers at the Pellston airport bar while watching the planes take off. This Douglas Lake location is near so many places…and the cabin is great for just sitting peacefully near the lake.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sara S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely
My family enjoyed this cute, little cabin on beautiful Lake Douglas, specifically its close, easy access to the water. The cabin was well-equipped with kayaks, a paddleboat, SUP, and other outside equipment. While I was surprised that this property did not have air conditioning, I was soon relieved that it wasn't necessary (even in the middle of August) with all the doors and windows open. We would love to return!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent Stay
The property was beautiful. The cabin was clean and comfortable. We were very busy with family matters so not a lot of free time was spent there, but we agreed that we wished we had more time to just enjoy the cabin.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Douglas lake vacation
We had a great stay at Douglas Lake. The cottage is clean and had everything we needed.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lake Life
The epitome of Michigan summer lake life! The lake view from the cabin and back porch is gorgeous. Kathy was an excellent host and we had a seamless stay. Highly recommend and look forward to staying again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

John R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Property great/Douglas Lake a disappointment
This cabin is well furnished and appointed. However, the fishing on Douglas Lake was a disappointment to say the least. First, the lake is difficult to navigate because its depths vary so dramatically. We had to be very careful just pulling our boat away from the dock each day. Second, we are experienced fishermen but nothing we tried worked; we caught a few "aquarium-sized" perch each day and that was it. We understand that previous renters of the property had a similar experience. We only saw one other boat of fishermen on the lake during the entire week. It was late in the season and the lake level may have been down but we don't recommend Douglas Lake for fishing.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very pleasant stay.
Great location
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ross B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay!
Everything was great!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anne W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet Lakeside Getaway
Lovely property on a quiet lake near Mackinaw City. The home was clean and cozy, with all the supplies needed to have a restful visit! We enjoyed using the kayaks to explore, and thanks to the very friendly neighbors knew just where to go. Just 20-30 minutes from the Mackinac ferry lines, and plenty of other local activities. The internet/ WiFi/ streaming services barely worked at all, but luckily that wasn’t a priority for us. We had spotty cell service most of our visit (Verizon). Thanks for a great visit.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sue L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lake Douglas
Beautiful and clean place
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Colleen V.

Liked: Cleanliness
The PERFECT Week
I am hesitant to write about our stay because I am afraid I will never get the chance to go back as the cabin will be all booked up!! To say we had an idyllic week is not an understatement! Even though the smoke from the Canadian wildfires impacted our chances to be outside some days, we made the best of it. The cabin is absolutely perfect, has everything you need and is one of the cleanest I have ever stayed in. My two teenage children, 19 and 17, also loved the trip! The cabin gave us the opportunity to power down, take a break, and connect as a family. We sat on the dock, played games, kayaked, cooked together, rented a pontoon boat and visited Mackinaw City as well as Mackinac Island. SEE!!! IDYLLIC. Both kids asked to return to the cabin next summer. The neighbors around Douglas Lake are some of the nicest people around. Oh, and we loved our dinner at Douglas Lake Bar and Steakhouse, just a half mile down the road. We had never been to this part of the country so were unsure what to expect. The cabin is "off the beaten path" so be prepared for that, but the general store a few miles away has everything you will need for a stay. We loved our trip! Five stars!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hidden Gem
Perfect for rest, quiet, relaxing. Khakis were a treat for all of us. Sit on the dock and enjoy nature. Great location to go exploring all of northern Michigan.
Stayed 17 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

RONALD N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent stay at the cabin!
My wife and I had an excellent stay at the cabin! The cabin is in tip top condition. Highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Owner H., Clinton Township

Liked: Cleanliness
Birthday Weekend
Cute cabin, right on the lake. Cozy, clean and organized
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Property
The log cabin is very well kept up and in a beautiful, quiet neighborhood only 50 feet from the lake. Only problem was operating the Smart TV with a jet pack. You must use streaming services only and your own personal passwords.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Brian G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place with amazing view!
Very nice and clean cabin. View on the lake is the best! Neighbors are very friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kevin M., Lake Orion, mi

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Weekend Getaway
Perfect location, great place!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Anthony T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent Property Manager
My wife and I, along with our 4 young children, enjoyed our stay at the cabin. The location is great, we made day trips in almost every direction for different things. There was a small issue when we arrived that could not be helped and Kathy was absolutely amazing in making sure we were taken care of, she is top notch and deserves 5 stars hands down. The only reason I gave 4 instead of of 5 stars is the beach. It is not the best, but the kids still enjoyed playing in the sand and splashing around. We would stay here again for sure.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Megan M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home and area
This house was exactly as stated and even more charming in person. Our only issue was that we couldn’t stay longer. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ashley K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute weekend getaway
The property was clean and well stocked kitchen for those that like to cook (even had a dishwasher). Had some issues with the internet but the property manager did her best to get to up and running (make sure you know how to work your phones hot spot just in case). Would definitely stay here again, we were bummed we didn't book it for longer.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Erin S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great
Beautiful home, explicit explanations, and clean space. We had a wonderful visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brandon P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great home in a great location!
This house was exactly what we were looking for for our short weekend trip. We spent time in Petoskey, drove the Tunnel of Trees and spent a day on Mackinac Island. The home was clean and had everything we needed for our stay. We loved the fireplace and the sunrises in the morning we're great! We'd love to stay here again if we're ever in the area. Thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Marisa E.

Liked: Cleanliness
lovely gem
A beautiful cabin on a beautiful lake! We had a great time!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Maureen K., Metro Detroit

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect cottage in best location
I’ll just start out by saying there aren’t enough superlatives to describe this property…. Kathy is incredibly responsive & helpful, the cottage is beyond clean, it’s charming with thoughtful, quality touches, a nice swim area/beach, dock & fire pit, and the location is 20-30” from most everything offered in northern Michigan. Douglas Lake itself is gorgeous and peaceful. We spent 10 days here and could’ve stayed much longer. The water view can be enjoyed from the large windows in the living room or the front porch (perfect chairs here for morning coffee & a picnic table for lunch). Quality linens, blankets, Bosch appliances, granite table, easy glide door wall, plenty of hot water and the adorable wool tartan curtains & pillows were so appreciated. The kitchen was easy to use and well stocked (loved the side bar!) , but also be sure to visit Rusty Saw BBQ, Dam Site Inn, Legs Inn, Chandlers & make reservations at Douglas Lake Bar & Steakhouse (2” away) - you won’t be disappointed!! It was cool & rainy while we visited, but we’ll be back to enjoy the full array of available beach toys and kayaks. The cottage is well cared for and loved. Guest comfort is a priority here. Kathy was exceptional with her communication, property oversight and promptly answering my questions. We visit many VRBO homes and this is absolutely one of the very best!
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Theresa G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful surprise
Lovely property and nice little cabin. Our boys and husband and I enjoyed the use of the kayaks and paddle boat. The view was wonderful and relaxing. Only improvement would be AC. The property manager/owner were very helpful when we had an issue with the WiFi and got it fixed for us. Wish we could have stayed longer!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021