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Malabar Cove - LAKEFRONT, QUIET, & RELAXING!

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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 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Gladstone, MI
  • Place, Little Bay de Noc
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Upper Peninsula State Fair Grounds
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Place, Island Resort & Casino
    ‪35 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 Twin 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.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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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 # 3585332
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

About the neighborhood

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 - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Pioneer Trail Park - 11 min drive - 13.0 km
  • Upper Peninsula State Fair Grounds - 18 min drive - 18.4 km
  • Island Resort & Casino - 35 min drive - 51.4 km
  • Fayette Historic State Park - 54 min drive - 87.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Shell - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Swallow Inn - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Saloon - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬7 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!?

As of May 12, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Malabar Cove - LAKEFRONT, QUIET, & RELAXING! on May 16, 2026 start from $228, 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?

Onsite 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!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

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

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is within 1 mi (2 km) of Hiawatha National Forest and Lake Michigan. Little Bay de Noc is 0.2 mi (0.2 km) away.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 44 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 44 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 44 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 44 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 44 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Michael d.

My stay

Always a great place to stay!
Verified

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 Mar 8, 2026
Thanks, Bryan! We are really glad that you enjoyed your stay and we hope to see you again! Best wishes and God bless! :-)
Verified

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 Mar 7, 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! :-)
Verified

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 Jan 23, 2026
Thanks, Michael! 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

Michael d.

Great Place!

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

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 Feb 20, 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

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 Oct 18, 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

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 Sep 17, 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

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 Aug 14, 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

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 Oct 4, 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

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 Dec 19, 2025
Thanks, Lissa! We are very glad that you enjoyed your stay and we hope to see you again! Best wishes and God bless! :-)
Verified

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
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

MichaelD

love this cozy cabin

What a great spot! Beautiful views!
Verified

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 Sep 17, 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

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 Jul 17, 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! :-)
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

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 Jun 26, 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

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

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 Oct 23, 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

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 Apr 24, 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

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 Jan 23, 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

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
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 17, 2025
Thanks, Andy! We are very glad that you enjoyed your stay and we hope to see you again! Best wishes and God bless! :-)
Verified

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 Aug 9, 2024
Thanks, Katie! We are very glad that you liked the property and we hope to see you again! Best wishes and God bless! :-)
Verified

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
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 23, 2025
Thanks, Henrietta! We are very glad that you enjoyed your stay and we hope to see you again! Best wishes and God bless! :-)
Verified

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
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 12, 2025
Thanks, Mark! We are very glad that you enjoyed your stay and we hope to see you again! Best wishes and God bless! :-)

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