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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61800 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Gladstone, MI
  • Place, Bay de Noc to Grand Island Trail
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Van Cleve Park & Gladstone Beach
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Gladstone Golf Club
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Escanaba, MI (ESC-Delta County)
    ‪24 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Gladstone

On lake.Within a 5-minute walk of this Gladstone cabin, you'll find Lake Michigan and Hiawatha National Forest. Also, Little Bay de Noc is within half a mile (1 km) and Van Cleve Park & Gladstone Beach is within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Bay de Noc to Grand Island Trail - 6 min drive - 4.3 miles
  • Van Cleve Park & Gladstone Beach - 7 min drive - 3.9 miles
  • Gladstone Golf Club - 7 min drive - 3.7 miles
  • Peninsula Point Lighthouse Interpretive Trail - 10 min drive - 7.5 miles
  • Upper Peninsula State Fair Grounds - 16 min drive - 11.4 miles

Getting around

  • Escanaba, MI (ESC-Delta County) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Shell - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Saloon - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Gladstone Yacht Club - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Wally's Bar - ‬28 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.

Malabar Cove - LAKEFRONT, QUIET, & RELAXING!

Malabar Cover is a cozy, quiet, and relaxing lakefront home on the Little Bay De Noc portion of Lake Michigan. The home has a huge backyard on the lake, which provides lots of space for kids to play. Two kayaks are included! The backyard also has a large deck with outdoor furniture and a very nice firepit for bonfires. Inside, the home is very cozy with a woodsy and nautical theme throughout the home. This is a great place for exploring the U.P. or just relaxing and enjoying the beauty!

The property has well water, which can cause the water to possibly have an iron taste. We recommend using bottled water.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,800 square feet

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

Rules

* PETS: All pets of any kind are strictly prohibited at this property.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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 indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Malabar Cove - LAKEFRONT, QUIET, & RELAXING! to the airport?

This cabin is 13.8 mi (19-min drive) away from the Escanaba, MI (ESC-Delta County) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Malabar Cove - LAKEFRONT, QUIET, & RELAXING! have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this cabin.

How close is Malabar Cove - LAKEFRONT, QUIET, & RELAXING! to the beach?

This cabin is 3.3 mi (7-min drive) from Van Cleve Park & Gladstone Beach and 12.4 mi (20-min drive) from Escanaba Public Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Malabar Cove - LAKEFRONT, QUIET, & RELAXING! offer free breakfast?

This cabin does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Malabar Cove - LAKEFRONT, QUIET, & RELAXING!?

No, there is no casino at this cabin.

What time is check-in at Malabar Cove - LAKEFRONT, QUIET, & RELAXING!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Malabar Cove - LAKEFRONT, QUIET, & RELAXING!?

Free parking is not available at this cabin.

Does Malabar Cove - LAKEFRONT, QUIET, & RELAXING! have a pool?

This cabin does not have a pool.

Does Malabar Cove - LAKEFRONT, QUIET, & RELAXING! have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this cabin.

How close is Malabar Cove - LAKEFRONT, QUIET, & RELAXING! to downtown Gladstone?

This cabin is 2.1 mi away from Gladstone.

Reviews

Malabar Cove - LAKEFRONT, QUIET, & RELAXING! Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 35 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 35 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 35 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 35 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 35 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Cassidy B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice cabin, enjoyed the large living room and great view!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best time the weather was perfect to spend our day/night out by the fire-pit to enjoy the Lake! Last evening we watched the Northern Lights!The home was very comfy could not have been more comfortable for 4 friends to spends a long weekend!
Annual girls trip
The cove
Northern lights
Northern Lights
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori S.

Liked: Cleanliness
What a wonderful location! We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew S., Elmwood Park IL

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Henrieta R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful location right on the lake! Kayaks and a canoe are available to use on the property. The cabin is clean, comfortable and cozy. We loved the big windows in the living room where we could enjoy watching the wildlife and the lake right outside the windows! Both Gladstone and Escanaba have a wonderful sandy beach, one of the best ones we have seen in Michigan. Lots to do in the area!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very peaceful

Very quiet and friendly neighborhood. Fishing was excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andy P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fishing Vacation

Stayed for a week. Great view right in the water. Easy parking for a boat! The house was on a dead end street in a very peaceful and quiet neighborhood. Dear roamed through the yard in the evenings. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location on the water. Easy to find and close to Gladstone and Escanaba. Cabin was clean and very nice. I would recommend this location.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary B., Central Wisconsin

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a nice week of just relaxing, we did a waterfall loop and a bit of local siteseeing. The house was clean, comfortable and well equiped.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Bryan K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Bryan

Have stayed here every year for a week with a group of friends and our boys. This was our fifth year be back for #6. Lisa is great the home is always very clean. Thanks from all of us.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cabin Fever Trip

Very relaxing property. Wood burning fireplace was a nice touch. Great time to get out of the house and put winter to bed.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Paul K.

Liked: Cleanliness

House on the water

House was nice, but the water smelled awful. Bring bottled water
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Les D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quick stay

Perfect for our short time ice fishing on Little Bay De Noc !
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Debi S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Malabar cove

Very close to neighbors. Pillows very worn. Overall, A very good choice for the value.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tyson M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent

We had a very nice, quiet and relaxing stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Timothy H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing lake life week

Wonderful property. Close enough to anything we'd need in Escanaba and still felt "away from it all" during our stay. Check in was simple and easy, and while the host was always only a text or phone call away, we found ourselves wanting for nothing. Such a great stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

James M.

Liked: Cleanliness

U.P tour

Very nice place and quiet. Close to Escanaba
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Karen P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice Location

We did day trips and were within a reasonable distance to everything from this spot. I provided some feedback directly to the manager based on my experience of doing many VRBO rentals and hopefully they've implemented some of them! I will say here though, that if a home 'sleeps 6' there should be no 'extra guest fee' when you indicate 4 will be staying. [Anything over 2 guests, is what they said triggers the fee - this didn't seem right.]
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Mike M.

Liked: Cleanliness

It’s nice

Nivce
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindi M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful cottage on the shores of Lake Michigan

It was a beautiful property with a gorgeous view! The bedrooms were adequate size and the area was very pretty! The only complaint was it seemed the tv had no local channels. Most everything was streaming.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Katie Z.

Beautiful view!

Couldn’t beat the backyard or the view! The kayaks were definitely a plus as well!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Terra J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Trip to escape the heat

It was a nice, quiet location right on the lake. Lots of songbirds, loons, and deer! Master bed was comfortable. Older than I expected, with uneven flooring and bathrooms that appear original to the home. More rustic than I had anticipated but comfortable and cooler than where we're from in the south, so it worked out!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charlene W.

Liked: Cleanliness

It was fine!

Saw everything we came to see!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Visiting Family

Seems like a personal home that's been turned into a rental property in the last few years. The house contains basic necessities but lacks some attention to children: Kayaks but no life jackets; board games but no basic toys for water; and a rule of no throwing rocks or sand (absolute torture for a young boy). Small details that wouldn't affect adults, otherwise a beautiful view and nice place to stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

heather s.

Liked: Cleanliness

Making a move

Our visit was dual purpose. I was there looking for properties to build a house on as well as convincing my adult children to move up north with us. After staying in this beautiful and comfortable home, it gave them the feel of living in the area. Cozy bon fires at night, kayaking and fishing all day. Dinners and card games in the evening with the family. And a safe and beautiful community surrounding us. They couldnt say no. They fell in love with the UP and got a glimps into what future we can have together as well as putting down roots and starting their own families there. Its an experience we would not have had staying in a regular stuffy hotel room. Thank you for letting us enjoy your property. We will be staying with you again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024