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Malabar Cove - LAKEFRONT, QUIET, & RELAXING!

Lakefront cabin with kitchen and patio

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Malabar Cove - LAKEFRONT, QUIET, & RELAXING! provides amenities, such as a garden and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6167 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

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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.

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

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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
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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 EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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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.
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Gladstone, MI

What's nearby

  • Hiawatha National Forest - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Little Bay de Noc - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Upper Peninsula State Fair Grounds - 18 min drive - 18.4 km
  • Island Resort & Casino - 35 min drive - 51.4 km
  • Palms Book State Park - 52 min drive - 83.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Shell - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Gladstone Yacht Club - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Jack's - ‬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 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.

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Malabar Cove - LAKEFRONT, QUIET, & RELAXING! Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 39 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 39 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 39 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 39 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 39 reviews

9.4

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

10

Property conditions & facilities

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

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!
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The cove
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Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

MichaelD

love this cozy cabin

What a great spot! Beautiful views!

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

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

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

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
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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
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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!

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

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

Terra J.

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Michael C.

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

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer T.

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

10/10 Excellent

heather s.

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

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

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

Christina G.

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

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

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

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

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
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10/10 Excellent

MichaelD

Always enjoyable!

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