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Malabar Cove - LAKEFRONT, QUIET, & RELAXING! INCLUDES A/C AND KAYAKS!

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A log cabin with a green metal roof, a deck with outdoor furniture, and a clear blue sky.
A grassy area with a lake, a wooden stump, and a bench.
A fire pit with four blue Adirondack chairs arranged around it on a grassy area near a body of water.
A wooden cabin with a deck, featuring two sofas and two chairs with cushions.
A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, leather sofa, and a television on a wooden stand.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

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.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Little Bay de Noc
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Deck or patio
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Gladstone, MI
  • Place, Little Bay de Noc
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Upper Peninsula State Fair Grounds
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Island Resort & Casino
    ‪32 min drive‬
  • Airport, Escanaba, MI (ESC-Delta County)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Malabar Cove - LAKEFRONT, QUIET, & RELAXING! INCLUDES A/C AND KAYAKS!

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. Three 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!


PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING:

1) WATER: The property has well water, which can cause the water to possibly have an iron taste and slight odor. We recommend using bottled water.

2) PET POLICY: All pets are strictly prohibited at the property.

3) AIR CONDITIONING: The property has 2 mini-split A/C units (one in the living room and one in the kitchen), which does keep the house generally quite cool. The home does not have central air conditioning though.

4) NUMBER OF GUESTS: Please note that our pricing is based upon the number of guests, with pricing being higher with each additional guest that is included on the reservation. Please make certain that the correct number of guests is specified on the reservation so that the pricing is correct.

5) EARLY CHECK-IN: Our policy is to allow early check-in on the day of arrival if the property is available for check-in. We will not know until the day before arrival whether or not the property will be available for early check-in or not. You can check with our local property manager the day before arrival or on your arrival day to see if the property will be available for early check-in or not.

6) LATE CHECK-OUT: We maintain a very strict and structured cleaning schedule. As such, late check-outs are strictly prohibited.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
* PETS: All pets of any kind are strictly prohibited at this property.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3585332vb
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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Gladstone

Located in Gladstone, this cabin is on the waterfront. Lake Michigan and Hiawatha National Forest reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Wells Sports Complex and Upper Peninsula State Fair Grounds. Bowl-A-Rama and William Bonifas Fine Arts Center are also worth visiting.
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Gladstone, MI

What's nearby

  • Little Bay de Noc - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Upper Peninsula State Fair Grounds - 14 min drive - 18.4 km
  • Island Resort & Casino - 32 min drive - 50.3 km
  • Palms Book State Park - 48 min drive - 82.8 km
  • Fayette Historic State Park - 51 min drive - 87.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Shell - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Saloon - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Rapid River Pub - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Swallow Inn - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Malabar Cove - LAKEFRONT, QUIET, & RELAXING! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Malabar Cove - LAKEFRONT, QUIET, & RELAXING! INCLUDES A/C AND KAYAKS!?

As of 2 August 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Malabar Cove - LAKEFRONT, QUIET, & RELAXING! INCLUDES A/C AND KAYAKS! on 8 September 2026 start from NZ$1,072, 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.

How much is parking at Malabar Cove - LAKEFRONT, QUIET, & RELAXING!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

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

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

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

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Malabar Cove - LAKEFRONT, QUIET, & RELAXING! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is within a 5-minute walk of Hiawatha National Forest and Lake Michigan. Little Bay de Noc is 0.2 mi (0.2 km) away.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 48 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 48 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 48 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 48 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 48 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Bryan K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location is great for fishing.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 8 March 2026
Thanks, Bryan! We are really glad that you enjoyed your stay and we hope to see you again! Best wishes and God bless! :-)
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Michael d.

My stay

Always a great place to stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Seth L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything about this place. Love staying here and will definitely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 7 March 2026
Thanks, Seth! We are very glad that you enjoyed your stay and we will look forward to seeing you again! Best wishes and God bless! :-)
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Michael d.

Great Place!

I have stayed here many times and I love it! Can't wait to go back!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We stayed at Malabar and had an excellent time. House was in a perfect location for our trip, we’re already planning to return for a summer getaway.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 23 January 2026
Thanks, Michael! We are very glad that you enjoyed your stay and we hope to see you again! Best wishes and God bless! :-)
Verified review

8/10 Good

Emma Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay. The lake view was nice and the sunrises were great.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 18 October 2025
Thanks, Emma! We are very glad that you enjoyed your stay and we hope to see you again! Best wishes and God bless! :-)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lori S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a wonderful location! We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 14 August 2025
Thanks, Lori! We are very glad that you enjoyed your stay and we hope to see you again! Best wishes and God bless! :-)
Verified review

8/10 Good

Cassidy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice cabin, enjoyed the large living room and great view!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 17 September 2025
Thanks, Cassidy! We are very glad that you enjoyed your stay and we hope to see you again! Best wishes and God bless! :-)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alan T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Malabar Resort was great for our ice fishing trip. Easy on and off the ice. We enjoyed the den with a fireplace and tv to relax at night.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 20 February 2026
Thanks, Alan! We are very glad that you enjoyed your stay and we hope to see you again! Best wishes and God bless! :-)
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Karen M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
We had to book this last minute, Somehow, the place was left messy- food in the refrigerator, food in the cupboards, and ants in one of the bathrooms and bedrooms. The floors were dirty. I think that the host didn't realize that we had booked a last minute reservation. Hopefully, it will be better prepared for the next guests. We left after one night and the host graciously gave us a refund. The lake view is beautiful. The place has lots of privacy and a huge yard for games. The water softener was extremely loud whenever it kicked on. The floors have a lot of uneven spots- this place is not suitable for anyone with a risk of tripping.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christina G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 October 2025
Thanks, Christina! We are very glad that you enjoyed your stay and we hope to see you again! Best wishes and God bless! :-)
Verified review

8/10 Good

Lissa C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spacious and clean. This was used for a hunting trip and served the purpose.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 19 December 2025
Thanks, Lissa! We are very glad that you enjoyed your stay and we hope to see you again! Best wishes and God bless! :-)
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

MichaelD

love this cozy cabin

What a great spot! Beautiful views!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Megan W.

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

8/10 Good

Melanie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location of this property is incredible. The bay was calm, we saw eagles every day and there were actually three kayaks instead of two! Communication with the property manager was quick and easy. My only complaint really is that the adirondack chairs were all broken. The patio chairs on the deck were great, but they are too heavy to drag down to the lake. We spent a lot of time sitting on rafts that we brought! The house was pretty clean, but does have the issues one would expect being on a lake- a little musty, a few bugs and uneven floors. For the price, though, I would still consider staying here again because of the amazing position on the lake, the reasonable price and the kayaks. Also a bonus- it was much hotter than average for the UP and we were worried bc the listing said there was no AC. Turns out there are a couple ductless units, just not central air... Which was much appreciated! We were comfortable despite the 98 degree highs!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 26 July 2026
Thanks, Melanie! We are very glad that you enjoyed your stay and we hope to see you again! Best wishes and God bless! :-)
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

MichaelD

Always enjoyable!

We have been to this cabin several times and we always have a nice time. Beautiful place!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tyson M.

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

Excellent

We had a very nice, quiet and relaxing stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 23 October 2024
Thanks, Tyson! We are very glad that you enjoyed your stay and we hope to see you again! Best wishes and God bless! :-)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Diane R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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
Response from VrboOwner on 17 September 2025
Thanks, Diane! We are very glad that you enjoyed your stay and we hope to see you again! Best wishes and God bless! :-)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Eric H.

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

Wonderful Stay!

We had a great stay! Particularly loved the huge and comfy living room with great views of the lake along with a large television, which provided for a fun family movie night! We also had a lot of fun hiking at the Days River Nature Trail, which is just 1.8 miles from the cabin.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 24 April 2024
Thanks, Eric! We are very glad that you and your family enjoyed your stay and we hope to see you again! Best wishes and God bless! :-)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Richard D.

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

Very peaceful

Very quiet and friendly neighborhood. Fishing was excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 17 July 2025
Thanks, Richard! We are very glad that you enjoyed your stay (and presumably caught some fish ;-)! Hope to see you again! Best wishes and God bless! :-)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mary B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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
Response from VrboOwner on 26 June 2025
Thanks, Mary! We are very glad that you enjoyed your stay and we hope to see you again! Best wishes and God bless! :-)
Verified review

8/10 Good

Les D.

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

Quick stay

Perfect for our short time ice fishing on Little Bay De Noc !
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 23 January 2025
Thanks, Les! We are very glad that you liked the cabin and we hope to see you again! Best wishes and God bless! :-)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Malabar Cove was a great place. Very spacious and comfortable. The view of the bay was amazing and our nightly four legged visitors were fun to watch. Lisa was very helpful with an internet issue and resolved the problem quickly. We would recommend this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Katie Z.

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

Beautiful view!

Couldn’t beat the backyard or the view! The kayaks were definitely a plus as well!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 9 August 2024
Thanks, Katie! We are very glad that you liked the property and we hope to see you again! Best wishes and God bless! :-)
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

MichaelD

wonderful stay- loved it so much

We felt very comfortable and happy staying at your cabin this past week. I loved feeling good about being able to make meals in the nice kitchen and enjoyed our coffee in the living room looking at the water. Absolutely fabulous!

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