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A cozy living room with leather sofas, a stone fireplace, a television, and a wooden ceiling. - Malabar Cove - LAKEFRONT, QUIET, & RELAXING! INCLUDES A/C AND KAYAKS! (Gladstone)
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A window with a view of a deck featuring outdoor furniture and a grassy area. - Malabar Cove - LAKEFRONT, QUIET, & RELAXING! INCLUDES A/C AND KAYAKS! (Gladstone)
Malabar Cove - LAKEFRONT, QUIET, & RELAXING! INCLUDES A/C AND KAYAKS! provides amenities, such as a garden and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire cabin

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61800 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

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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.

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
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • 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

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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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

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

Pets

Pets not 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
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
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
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

About the area

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. Visit our Gladstone travel guide
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Gladstone, MI

What's nearby

  • A clear, turquoise river with visible underwater vegetation and tree reflections.
    Hiawatha National Forest
    1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • A sandy beach with a tree stump covered in green vegetation and yellow flowers.
    Little Bay de Noc
    12 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Van Cleve Park & Gladstone Beach
    6 min drive - 3.9 miles
  • Pioneer Trail Park
    9 min drive - 8.1 miles
  • Island Resort & Casino
    32 min drive - 31.3 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    7 min drive
  • Shell
    7 min drive
  • Main Street Pizza
    6 min drive
  • The Saloon
    6 min drive
  • Rapid River Pub
    8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Malabar Cove - LAKEFRONT, QUIET, & RELAXING! INCLUDES A/C AND KAYAKS! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Malabar Cove - LAKEFRONT, QUIET, & RELAXING! INCLUDES A/C AND KAYAKS!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Malabar Cove - LAKEFRONT, QUIET, & RELAXING! INCLUDES A/C AND KAYAKS!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Malabar Cove - LAKEFRONT, QUIET, & RELAXING! INCLUDES A/C AND KAYAKS!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

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

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Reviews

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

9.0

Wonderful

8.8

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 54 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 54 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 54 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 54 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 54 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location is great for fishing.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

love this cozy cabin

What a great spot! Beautiful views!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

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!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful and cozy

We loved our stay. My favorite part of yhe house was the 'living room' area where I could look out to the water each day. My child loved trying fishing. We had a fire one night and did smores. My only critique is to clean the fan in the smaller bathroom as it was in need of a little dusting. Would stay here again. Others mentioned sulfer smell...maybe a little, but nothing extreme.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved the location and the property. However, it could have been cleaner. The kitchen sink was dirty and had icky food particles in it. When reaching out to the property manager, she never responded.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

My stay

Always a great place to stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great Place!

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

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a wonderful location! We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025