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The Minnow Bucket

Cabin in Karnack with kitchen and patio

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1 bedroom, bed sheets
Terrace/patio
Interior
Interior
Exterior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor Space
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Karnack, TX
  • Place, Caddo Lake
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Caddo Lake State Park
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Place, Margaritaville Resort Casino
    ‪45 min drive‬
  • Airport, Shreveport, LA (SHV-Shreveport Regional)
    ‪43 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Karnack

Located within a leisurely stroll of Caddo Lake, this cabin is within a 10-minute drive of Caddo Lake National Wildlife Refuge. The cabin includes a kitchen, a patio, and a refrigerator.
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What's nearby

  • Caddo Lake - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Caddo Lake State Park - 24 min drive - 19.1 miles
  • Sam's Town Casino - 44 min drive - 36.9 miles
  • Margaritaville Resort Casino - 45 min drive - 37.4 miles
  • Horseshoe Bossier City Casino - 46 min drive - 38.0 miles

Getting around

  • Shreveport Regional Airport (SHV) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Channel Marker Lounge - ‬30 min drive
  • ‪Shady Glade Cafe - ‬33 min drive
  • ‪Dad's Pizza Pad - ‬32 min drive
  • ‪Shady Glade Cafe - ‬33 min drive
  • ‪LJ Catering - ‬33 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

The Minnow Bucket

Located on the beautiful Caddo Lake tucked away in the quiet wooded cove of Buzzard Bay in Karnak, Texas. Bring your boat/kayak/canoe and fishing poles. Enjoy our easy access boat ramp that is located on site.
Other things to note
For guided Fishing Trips on Caddo Lake, call Mark Allen, (Nine-Zero-Three) 530-0611. For boat tours of Caddo Lake, call Ricky Beard (Nine-Zero-Three) 470-4814.

The cabin is heated and features a kitchen and a patio, and there's space to spread out with a separate bedroom. Other standard amenities include a coffee maker and a dining table.

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Property amenities

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Things to do

  • Kayak

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)

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
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
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 21

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

Frequently asked questions

What's there to do close to this cabin?

This cabin is located in Karnack within a short 8-minute walk of Caddo Lake. Caddo Lake National Wildlife Refuge is also within a driving distance of 4.3 mi.

Is parking available on site at this cabin?

No, there isn't parking at this cabin.

Is this cabin next to a casino?

No, this cabin is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this cabin?

No, there is no indoor pool at this cabin.

Is The Minnow Bucket good for couples?

Couples staying at this cabin will value amenities like a kitchen, kitchens in some cabins, as well as a firepit.

Are there hot tubs at The Minnow Bucket?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this cabin.

Does this cabin provide breakfast?

No, this cabin doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this cabin allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at this cabin.

Does this cabin have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting rooms at this cabin.

How close is the airport from this cabin?

The closest major airport to this cabin is Shreveport Regional Airport (SHV), which is 26.7 mi away (49 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at The Minnow Bucket?

Yes, every cabin at The Minnow Bucket comes with a deck.

The Minnow Bucket Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jessica R.

Liked: Cleanliness
I really enjoyed staying here in the Minnow Bucket. The host was very responsive. The dock and the lake was so beautiful and a very short walk away from the front door. I enjoyed the fully functioning kitchen. It was my first time to come to Caddo Lake and if I visit again I would like to stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

LAURA D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Not waterfront cabin

The cabin backed up to another house; not a pier and waterfront. I was dreadfully disappointed that I could not see the lake while drinking coffee from the privacy of the back porch. The cabin is located within an RV park that fronts the water. So, you can walk over to the water. The photos looked as though the pier and water were likely behind the house. They were not. I specifically searched for waterfront cabins and this pulled up. If having privacy to the water is your priority, look elsewhere. The cabin was very nice and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Crystal S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful location

We enjoyed our stay. Loved the deck to sit on each morning and evening. Since there is a boat ramp close, there is some noise but it wasn't annoying.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marcia K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fun Caddo Lake Trip

The Minnow Bucket was perfect in every way! Very close to the water, very cute, clean and quiet area. Yes, there are a few RV's parked in their places but they were neat and tidy and I rarely saw anyone else there.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Kathy W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Could have been fine

It was advertised as having a bait shop and kayak rentals on site. Even when we got inside the cabin there’s was a name and number for us to call for rentals. No answer. Ever. And it also said “coke by bait shop”. No. There’s wasn’t one. If I had known all of this I would’nt have been so disappointed. The cabin was clean and well stocked. The next morning however we awaken to seams of red wasps inside. Two had gotten inside our suitcase.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anita D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Kayaking Heaven!

This was a GREAT place to stay for kayaking! The launch into Big Lake was about 100 steps from the front porch. We also made the short drive to Caddo Lake State Park and launched at Mill Creek. The cabin was spotless and looked just like the pictures. My only complaint is that there is no place to unpack. A place to store clothes/equipment would be nice.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Monica B., Marksville LA

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect cabin

Place was great. I highly recommend. The management was very nice and accommodating. The cabin was clean and I had everything you need.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice get away

We enjoyed our stay here. We had the small cabin. It was clean, comfortable bed, hot shower, coffee pot. What more do you need? We caught a few fish off the pier, which is always fun. Could use a couple items, as others may have suggested, more dish towels, hooks in the bathroom for towels. The rack there was missing 2 of the 3 hooks. Simple fixes. If you use cabins very often, you know the things you may want to bring. Valarie, the gal managing the place, was AWESOME! She is easy to reach for any needs.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dameion D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Vary nice

Couldn’t ask for a better place to stay
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deborah S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing

The place is very cute! Has everything you need. Very quite and relaxing. I didn’t see A/C on the listing so that was an added plus.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is lovely, clean and cozy! 1 minute walk from the dock where we fished every day. You also get an up close view of the beautiful bald cypress and wildlife, like the heron who live in the surrounding trees. The kitchen was stocked with most tools you would need to prepare simple meals. The shower was HOT! I saw another review saying the water was tepid at best but we had hot showers every night. The bed downstairs was comfy and lots of pillows were provided. The loft features a nice air mattress, great for kids. My 6 year old loved hanging out in the loft. The couch is also a nice napping or chilling area. The seats fully recline. There is a small table for meals and a nice tv you can see from anywhere. We had a pleasant time talking to neighbors and met the property manager who was more than accommodating. At one point we had a little wasp problem inside (bugs are expected obviously) that was communicated to the owner and action was promptly made to spray around the cabin. That minor inconvenience isnt really worth mentioning except to prove the owner is communicative and takes action even with simple issues immediately. He was also very polite and helpful. Great places to visit nearby include: Auntie Skinners, Jefferson Outpost, Jefferson General store, Captain Rons Swamp Tours, Big Pines Lodge, Lonesome Dove drive thru safari. If you love fishing and great views, this is a perfect spot.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Haley L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great little cabin

We enjoyed our stay here! We fished everyday and it was nice being able to tie the boat up to the bank, so we could easily go back and forth. Plenty of room to park the car and boat by the cabin as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Deanna B., Liberty Hill, TX

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute cabin on the lake

This tiny cabin was super cute. Great location! One thing to note is that the loft bed is an air mattress and not an actual bed. The couch was super comfy with recliners! The only suggestion I have would be to have dish towels to use for the kitchen. Otherwise, well stocked for any cooking you might do.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Donna M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quiet get away

Location was good, close to lake, cute and cozy cottage. Very pleasant stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

David B., Belton, Texas

Liked: Cleanliness

Fish Fest!

Had a wonderful time!!!! Watch out for stumps in water. The Cypress trees were amazing. Good fishing. Still can't believe I caught a northern Pike in Texas!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Leslie D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Spring Break 2022

The cabin was perfect for the three of us and our little lake dog. It was great to sit on the porch drinking coffee in the mornings and watch the sun come up over the lake. Just a peaceful little place
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Barbara S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice little cabin!

My boyfriend and I went for an extended weekend getaway and we weren’t disappointed. All in all, the cabin is nice with only a few little details that were either a minor inconvenience (busy boat ramp in the early morning and late afternoon) or annoying (front door gets stuck on the floor).
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lance L.

Liked: Cleanliness

High School Fishing Tournament

Clean, cozy, and laid out very well! Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Connie H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great cabin by the lake

This is a 5 star cabin. It was very clean and beds were comfy. I would definitely recommend it! We will be going back soon!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Barbara Ellen B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect for Watching the Full Moon

This little cabin has everything you need. It sits on property shared with other cabins and eight RV’s and a boat ramp. It’s just right for those fishing and boating although not quite as private as we had hoped. The cabin is fairly new and was spotless. I’d recommend it!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mushfiqur R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Good

Awesome ..
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mike F.

Liked: Cleanliness

First time at caddo lake

Quite, clean and nice. We had the pleasure of watching a full moon over the lake. Had a late night visitor (fox) came right up to us on the front door porch and ate from my hands. The bad thing was water temp. Showers were Luke warm at best.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

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