Gladstone, Michigan
'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
Very cute. Right across from the beautiful beach . Cute sunporch. Loved having a washer and dryer to use.
Great location!
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!!
Nice property!
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
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.
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.
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.
Great location. Very clean. Kitchen equipped with anything you need. Second time staying here - definitely recommend!
Close to places and people we came to Michigan to visit
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.
Very nice property and owner very helpful and friendly. Had everything you could possibly need!
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!
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!
We had a fantastic stay. From start to finish
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!
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.
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.
The cottage had everything we needed. The park and beach across the street is beautiful! Enjoyed our stay.
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.
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.
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!
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.
We had a great time! So nice to be across the road from the park and beach. Our kids 2 and 5 loved it!
Perfect place for a few days or longer! Plenty of amenities and the location cannot be beat! Can’t wait to come back and stay here next time I’m in town!
We loved the little bay getaway and had everything we needed! Such a nice place to stay. The only issue we had was with the mosquitos but I’m guessing it’s just that time of the year. Thanks for a great stay!
Little Bay was stocked with absolutely everything we needed. Enjoyed the location right across from the park/beach. Four-star rating for cleanliness was given to due to the outside decks, gutters , etc., inside was 5-star for cleanliness. Would stay again if in the area.
This little cottage is so cute. It's in the perfect location and has everything you could want or need. Great stay!
Very comfortable. Nice space inside and out for a half dozen people to get together and visit. Nice backyard for kids or a dog. Access to park was great.
Awesome!
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