See all properties
Cabin

Malabar Cove - LAKEFRONT, QUIET, & RELAXING!

Lakefront cabin with kitchen and patio

Photo gallery for Malabar Cove - LAKEFRONT, QUIET, & RELAXING!

OVERALL: The backyard of the house, which faces the lake.
OVERALL: Looking out at the lake from the backyard.
OVERALL: The fun bonfire ring on Lake Michigan!
OVERALL: The large backyard deck, which faces the lake.
OVERALL: Overview of the beautiful living room

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6167.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

View map
Gladstone, MI
  • Place, Bay de Noc to Grand Island Trail
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Gladstone Golf Club
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Van Cleve Park & Gladstone Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Escanaba, MI (ESC-Delta County)
    ‪26 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!

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!


PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING:

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

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

3) NO AIR CONDITIONING: Please note that the property does NOT have air conditioning. As such, it may get warm in the house during the summer if it is warm outside.

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.

Add dates for prices

Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Water view

Have a question?

AI iconBeta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.

Similar properties

Fire Pit with cooking grate
2bed 1bath LAKE MI Fishing Cabin WiFi AC Deck Firepit Kayak Paddle Boat Dock #8
  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
9.8 out of 10, (75 reviews)
2bed 1bath LAKE MI Fishing Cabin WiFi AC Deck Firepit Kayak Paddle Boat Dock #8

House Rules

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

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
default

Events

No events allowed
default

Pets

No pets allowed
default

Smoking

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

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
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. William Bonifas Fine Arts Center and Delta County Historical Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Wells Sports Complex and Upper Peninsula State Fair Grounds.
Map
Gladstone, MI

What's nearby

  • Bay de Noc to Grand Island Trail - 5 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Gladstone Golf Club - 6 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Van Cleve Park & Gladstone Beach - 6 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Peninsula Point Lighthouse Interpretive Trail - 10 min drive - 12.0 km
  • Upper Peninsula State Fair Grounds - 18 min drive - 18.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Gladstone Yacht Club - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Shell - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Jack's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Saloon - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

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

No, pets are not allowed at this 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

9.6

Exceptional

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 37 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 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

Reviews

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

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

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
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

MichaelD

Always enjoyable!

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Andy P.

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

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

James M.

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

U.P tour

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

8/10 Good

Bryan K.

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

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

8/10 Good

Debi S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

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

Christina G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Henrieta R.

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

Very peaceful

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

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
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

MichaelD

love this cozy cabin

What a great spot! Beautiful views!

10/10 Excellent

Mark K.

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

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

House on the water

House was nice, but the water smelled awful. Bring bottled water
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

MichaelD

love this cozy cabin

We returned to this wonderful quaint cabin because of it's charm and makes us feel comfortable. We had another fantastic time, thank you :) Gail and Mike

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

10/10 Excellent

Timothy H.

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

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

8/10 Good

Karen P.

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

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

It’s nice

Nivce
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindi M.

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

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.

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

About the host

Hosted by Agape Vacation Rentals

Host profile image

Languages:

English, Spanish

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests
Tell us how we can improve our siteShare feedback