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Great view of Lake Michigan from the front deck

Living room with sleeper sofa, love seat and two chairs

Living room offers great view of the lake!

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9.8

Exceptional

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 693 sq m

Popular amenities

Beach view

Washer

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Explore the area

Gladstone, MI

Van Cleve Park & Gladstone Beach1 min walk
Terrace Bluff Golf Club4 min drive
Upper Peninsula State Fair Grounds9 min drive
Escanaba, MI (ESC-Delta County)16 min drive

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10/10 Excellent

Nice property!

Laura C.

Sep 17, 2023

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Futon

Living Room

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

'Little Bay Getaway' Cottage near Beach & Park

'Little Bay Getaway' is a great place to relax and enjoy the beauty of Lake Michigan, or to serve as a hub for your adventurous UP getaway vacation. This air conditioned property features front and back decks and a large firepit in the back yard to enjoy the outdoors. Also features a Japanese style bidet for a touch of luxury! Tastefully decorated and well-equipped, this adorable little cottage is ideally located across the street from Van Cleve Park and Little Bay De Noc and is within 5 minutes walk of the following attractions...

* New "Little Bay de Noc Trail" biking trail that follows the shoreline. Trail head is directly across the street from the cottage and we provide two adult and two kids bikes free of charge!
* Gladstone Beach (Rated one of the Top 5 Beaches in Michigan)
* Kids Kingdom Play Area (see link to Pics)
* New Public Fishing Dock complete with lights for night fishing and a fish cleaning station
* Fitness Course
* Skateboard Park
* Scenic Lagoon, Marina, Boat Launch and Gazebo
* See the video in the pictures section for some aerial views of Van Cleve Park across the street from the cottage (borrowed from our sister cottage the Eagle’s Retreat)

Gladstone is also a perfect location for exploring all that the Upper Peninsula has to offer. Within one hour drive you can enjoy...

* Pictured Rocks National Lake Shore
* Fayette Historic State Park
* Big Springs (Kitch-iti-kipi), the largest natural spring in Michigan located in Palms Book State Park
* Sugarloaf Mountain, Presque Isle Park and historic Marquette
* Iron Mountain Iron Mine
* Splash Island Indoor Waterpark (20 min away)
* Dozens of gorgeous waterfalls and walking / biking trails
* The Island Resort and Casino
* Eben Ice Caves
* Miners Castle Rock and the Lake Superior Shoreline
* Hiawatha National Forest
* Numerous golf courses, lighthouses, museums, and more!
* Take a day trip to Mackinac Island, rated the Number 1 Summer Travel destination in America in 2018! The ferry terminal is a 2.5 hour drive from the cottage so a day trip is very manageable.

Little Bay De Noc is the Walleye fishing capital of the world and is home to many major fishing tournaments. In addition to Walleye you can also fish for Salmon, Bass, Trout, Perch, and several other species. Charters are available locally or you can fish from the newly constructed fishing dock which is just a few minutes walk from the cottage.

In the winter months you will find Gladstone to be an ideal place for your skiing, snowboarding, ice fishing, or snowmobiling getaway. Snowmobiles are permitted on Gladstone city streets and local trails connect you to the rest of the Upper Peninsula and beyond. The recently renovated Gladstone Sports Park is perfect for beginner to intermediate downhill skiers and it boasts 3 rope tows, 1 wire, and 1 t-bar. It also has a snowboard run with a regulation half-pipe and an indoor chalet with concessions. The cottage is just 38 miles from the stunning Eben Ice Caves which is becoming one of Michigan's top winter destinations!

There is plenty to do in Gladstone and the surrounding area no matter what the season. Other activities include lighthouse tours, gambling, golf, cross-country skiing, ATV trails, wreck diving, etc. etc. etc. Just let us know what you are interested in and we will try to help you arrange an unforgettable getaway!

The 'Little Bay Getaway' is well-furnished and features both front and back decks to you can chose whether to enjoy the great view of Little Bay de Noc in the front or sit and relax around the firepit in the large wooded back yard. It also features air conditioning which is unusual in this area. Inside you will find a full kitchen and a large master bedroom with a sitting room to enjoy the view. The sitting room has a futon for additional sleeping room and the futon is partitioned from the main bedroom by a curtain. The fold down couch in the living room is very comfortable and is a perfect spot for up to two children to sleep after a long day at the park. The bathroom features a full size shower and a Japanese style bidet seat on the toilet which has proven to be popular with our guests! There is even an acoustic guitar available for guests to use around the fire at night.

Upper Michigan has been named one of the Top 10 Travel Values in the World by Lonely Planet, the only place in the USA to receive this honor. Come up for a visit and discover why!

Keywords: Cottage, Lake Michigan, House, Little Bay de Noc. Lonely Planet's Top 10 Value

Property manager

Ron

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Beach view

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Some toys and movies provided

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Gladstone

This cottage is located in Gladstone. William Bonifas Fine Arts Center and Delta County Historical Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Terrace Bluff Golf Club and Pioneer Trail Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Wells Sports Complex and Upper Peninsula State Fair Grounds. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling and sledging.

Gladstone, MI

What's nearby

Van Cleve Park & Gladstone Beach - 1 min walk
Terrace Bluff Golf Club - 4 min drive
Pioneer Trail Park - 6 min drive
Upper Peninsula State Fair Grounds - 9 min drive
Sand Point Lighthouse - 14 min drive

Getting around

Escanaba, MI (ESC-Delta County) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬11 min walk
‪Buck Inn - ‬6 min drive
‪Freshwater Tavern - ‬5 min drive
‪Shell - ‬5 min drive
‪Family Inn The - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 'Little Bay Getaway' Cottage near Beach & Park pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 'Little Bay Getaway' Cottage near Beach & Park?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 'Little Bay Getaway' Cottage near Beach & Park?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 'Little Bay Getaway' Cottage near Beach & Park located?

This family-friendly Gladstone cottage is steps away from Hiawatha National Forest and Lake Michigan. Van Cleve Park & Gladstone Beach and Little Bay de Noc are also within 5 minutes.

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Mark B.

25 June 2024

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

Visit back home

Convenient location. Easy walking around town and park.

Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristin G.

15 June 2024

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

A pleasant stay

This was our second stay here and we were happy to be there both times. It’s comfortable and relaxing the location is convenient to amenities yet quiet. Having the park and lake across the street is great. Owners and caretakers were attentive. We hope to stay again.

Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura C., Jackson, Jackson

17 Sept 2023

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

Great location

Nice property!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Anita B., Riverside, IA, Washington Co

17 Sept 2023

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

Our Second Stay

This place suits us well. We have mobility issues so level entry, step-in shower, and washer/dryer in kitchen are helpful. Van Cleve Park is perfect for giving our dog exercise. The "Info" drawer is full of helpful hints for where to eat and what to do. We highly recommend Little Bay Get-a-Way

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donald B., DeFuniak Springs USA

10 Sept 2023

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

Gladstone with the Michigan Grands

Cute, comfortable cottage close to our Michigan family. Beautiful weather and lots of fun things to do. Would love to come again, especially when it is so hot at our home in Florida.

Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sunshine G.

5 Sept 2023

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

Such a great place!

This place was perfect for our stay! We had one child and a doggo and we were perfectly located near the park and beach. The home is very well appointed with everything we needed and very homey. The owners detailed everything we would have had questions about during our stay. Thanks so much, we WILL be back!!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bryan S.

28 Aug 2023

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

Perfect anniversary

My wife and I came up to this beautiful cottage for our 25th wedding anniversary. The property was perfect...check was good...and the communication of the property management was above and beyond. Looking forward to staying again.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Terry C.

24 Aug 2023

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

Annual U.P. Trip

Although the outside is unassuming and could use a little work, the inside was very nice. It was super clean and had many games for the kids, a stocked kitchen and the location was great. Our kids (12 & 8) enjoyed the large park across the street. We appreciated the location as its near lots of food options, grocery stores and many fishing docks to choose from.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paula K.

6 Aug 2023

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

Excellent Stay

Great location. Very clean. Kitchen equipped with anything you need. Second time staying here - definitely recommend!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

sandra J.

19 July 2023

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

Great lication

Close to places and people we came to Michigan to visit

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Eric B.

17 July 2023

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

Clean. Decent location. Beach right across the street.

Cute little cottage for a couple day stay. Beach and park are right across the street. Trailhead for bike path to Escanaba also across the street. Used it as our base for UP adventures for a couple days.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shelly F.

16 July 2023

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

Vacation

Very nice property and owner very helpful and friendly. Had everything you could possibly need!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ciara W.

4 July 2023

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

Wonderful!

Perfect for a small family. Directly across from the lake and an amazing park. Gorgeous location and exactly as described! We may book again for next year!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paisley P., Chicago, IL

8 Dec 2022

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

Perfect spot

We stayed at the Little Bay Getaway while visiting family in Escanaba. It offered us a quiet place to rest after our large family gathering. Great location relative to the park, playground and beach. Thanks for your hospitality!

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Leandra S.

16 Nov 2022

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

Wonderful stay

We had a fantastic stay. From start to finish

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Anita B.

19 Oct 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

VERY ACCESSIBLE

We are mobility impaired and this cottage fit most of our needs well. Would have been better with strong grab bars in bathtub or, even better, a step-in shower with sturdy bench. Our dog loved walking/running in the park across the street. Low-tech as we are, never did get any electronics up and running. Kitchen is well supplied. We laughed at the number of fridge container lids in cupboard, but without containers! Not a problem as we ate out for all meals but two. Well furnished with good reading lights, though the daybed in the bedroom extension could use replacing. It's likely we'll rebook another year.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kim K.

17 Oct 2022

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

Visit family & old friends

It was wonderful! An adorable cottage next to the park and Lake Michigan is so close! We felt welcomed and comfortable with the homey feel and wonderful amenities. We’d love to stay again! Thank you so much!

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen Q.

15 Sept 2022

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

little Bay Getaway was cozy, comfy and just what i like.

It was a cozy cottage with a great view of the bay out front. Lots of windows, and everything I needed including washer/dryer, grill, and tall oak trees. I loved it.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Margaret K., Shepherd MI

30 Aug 2022

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

Great location

The cottage had everything we needed. The park and beach across the street is beautiful! Enjoyed our stay.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

linda

28 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

Very cute. Right across from the beautiful beach . Cute sunporch. Loved having a washer and dryer to use.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

7 Aug 2022

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

Clean and comfortable!

There was everything we needed and more for our stay there. We were able to drive to Tahquemenon Falls, Pictured Rocks and Kitch iti kipi during our stay after coming from Mackinac Island. The kids had a blast at the park and beach just across the street.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paula K.

3 Aug 2022

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

Perfect In Every Way

Beautiful location. House had EVERYTHING we needed. Very clean and beautifully appointed. Across the street was the beach! Bikes available for a nice ride around Gladstone. Already booked for next year.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jill V.

22 July 2022

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

Super Clean & Well Stocked

We were very impressed with the cleanliness of the rental; it was a welcome relief after staying in hotels on the way that were filthy due to staffing issues during Covid. We were able to settle in and relax right away instead of needing to do a clean over to feel comfortable. The unit was well stocked with an awesome selection of cookware, bakeware, utensils, and basically everything my own home has, so that was wonderful. Will definitely stay again!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dawn C.

17 July 2022

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

This was the perfect place!

We stayed here for our wedding. It was the perfect place. Right across from the park and the bay. Everything we needed at the house. Very organized. Games ND toys for kids. Bikes and fishing gear also.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Emily P.

9 July 2022

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

Gladstone Get Away

We had a great time! So nice to be across the road from the park and beach. Our kids 2 and 5 loved it!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by Ron

Ron is a native 'Yooper' with roots in the Gladstone area. Although he moved away more than two decades ago he and the family make the trek from Fort Wayne, Indiana, to visit several times per year. The U.P. is a perfect place to unwind and take a break from Ron's hectic work schedule which has him traveling all over the world through most of the year. Ron and Katrina have a total of 4 kids who love to spend time in Gladstone as the location is perfect for kids. It is also a very friendly town where you will immediately feel welcome as you explore all that the area has to offer. In their spare time Ron and Katrina love to travel to exotic locations. Ron is a musician and guitar collector while Katrina enjoys puzzles and volunteer work.

Why they chose this property

Ron's mother and grandparents are from Gladstone so he had the benefit of spending a lot of time here as a child. It's a great place to just hang out and enjoy the friendly local people and small town charm. The lifestyle here is very relaxed and the scenery in the area is truly beautiful. The sunsets over the lake are spectacular and you can occasionally even see the Northern Lights! It is the perfect place for a 'Getaway"!

What makes this property unique

The location is great because Van Cleve Park and Little Bay de Noc (Lake Michigan) are just across the street. The park is beautiful and it offers everything from a public beach (where the water is actually quite warm due to the shallow bay) to a kids playland, to a new public fishing dock. Little Bay de Noc is known as one of the best Walleye fishing areas in the country and there are local charters available. In the winter you can enjoy the Gladstone Ski Hill which also offers tubing, and snowmobiles are allowed on city streets to allow easy access to the extensive trail system. Gladstone is a small town with great local restaurants and a charming downtown with local shops. If you visit in the summer you will also appreciate air conditioning which is uncommon in Upper Michigan.