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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Beach

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6167 sq m

Popular amenities

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

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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 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!


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.
During your stay at this cabin, you're just a quick walk from Lake Michigan. Enjoy features like laundry facilities. Free WiFi and a kitchen are available in the cabin.
  • The cabin offers a kitchen, a washing machine, and 2 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices))
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Steps from Hiawatha National Forest and 3 minutes by foot from Lake Michigan
As a guest of this cabin, you'll find a garden and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Gladstone cabin is smoke free.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

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

  • Smoke-free property

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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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. 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
We enjoyed our stay. The lake view was nice and the sunrises were great.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

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