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"Little Bay Getaway" Cottage on Beautiful Lake Michigan – Home 2070555 Cottage

  • 1 bedroom
  • 4 sleeps
  • 2 nights min stay

"Little Bay Getaway" Cottage on Beautiful Lake Michigan – Home 2070555

  • Cottage
  • 1 bedroom
  • sleeps 4
  • 2 nights min stay

Key Info

  • Beach / lakeside relaxation
  • Nearest beach 0.16 mi
  • Child Friendly
  • Car essential
  • Air conditioning
  • Pet Friendly

Description from owner

Description

We are committed to clean! All of our cottages are sanitized for your safety!

"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 Upper Peninsula getaway vacation! This adorable little cottage features front and back decks, air conditioning, a large back yard with firepit, and free bikes. It 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...

* Gladstone Beach (Rated one of the Top 5 Beaches in Michigan)

* Kids Kingdom Play Area

* New Public Fishing Dock complete with lights for night fishing and fish cleaning station

* Fitness Course

* Skateboard Park

* Scenic Lagoon, Marina and Gazebo

* Free Bike Rental at the Yacht Harbor in Van Cleve Park

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

* 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!

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.

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 under the trees in the large wooded back yard. Inside you will find a newly-remodeled kitchen and a large master bedroom with a sitting room to enjoy the view. 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 includes a premium showerhead, full bathtub, and endless hot water. There is even an acoustic guitar available for guests to use around the fire at night. The cottage even has air conditioning which is not common in this area.

We take great pride in our 5 star rating! Stay with us, you won't be disappointed!

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Families

  • Great for children of all ages
  • Pets welcome

Bed & bathroom

  • Bedroom 1: Queen Bed
    Beds in other rooms: Sofa beds
  • 1 Full bath

Amenities

  • Wireless Internet
  • Air conditioning
  • Grill
  • Patio
  • Waterfront
  • Bicycles available
  • Deck
  • Internet access
  • Central heating
  • Stove
  • Fridge
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Toaster
  • Washing machine
  • Clothes dryer
  • Iron
  • TV
  • Satellite TV
  • DVD player
  • Stereo system
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Linen provided
  • Towels provided

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Access

  • Not suitable for wheelchair users

Interaction with guest

Local hosts are available to address any issues during your stay.

Policies

Check in time: 16:00, Check out time: 11:00
If you have any questions about check-in or check-out times, please contact the owner/manager.
Payment
This rental can only be paid for online through FlipKey using your credit/debit card or PayPal (never by bank or wire transfer).

Damage deposit: $200.00
Smoking
No smoking at this property

Cancellations

Change of plans? No problem. You could receive a partial or full refund, depending on when you cancel.

Booking confirmed

100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).

24 hours after booking

50% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 4 weeks before check-in.

4 weeks before

No refund if cancelled less than 4 weeks before check-in.

Check-in date

* The booking fee is stated in the cancellation policy information on the payment page. This fee helps us run our secure platform and enables us to provide 24/7 customer support

About the owner

Ron & Katrina D.

Tourist License
261203280

Average reply time:
1 hour 45 minutes
Response rate:
100%
Calendar last updated:
23 Mar 2024
Years listed:
13
Based in:
United States
Overall rating:

Languages spoken: English, German

This property is hosted by a private host (consumer) and not a business. Bookings of their property may not be covered by EU or UK consumer protection laws. However, the Tripadvisor Rentals companies will provide you with the same customer service as with any other stay.

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Reviews

Excellent
20 reviews

Excellent
16
Very Good
4
Average
0
Poor
0
Terrible
0

“Let's try Lake Michigan”

Reviewed 28 Jun 2020

Perfect Lake Michigan right across the street. Reasonable drive to other area attractions. Cozy well equipped cabin in a great location.

This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on all reviews.

“Highly Recommend”

Reviewed 29 Sep 2019

This was the perfect place to stay. It was very clean, great location, and pet friendly. Loved the view of Lake Michigan and the nice area to walk the dogs. Only an hour or so away from many possible … More

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“Excellent!”

Reviewed 24 Aug 2019

Wonderful, clean little cottage in a beautiful location in the Upper Peninsula. We had an amazing time and would absolutely recommend this place to anyone in a heartbeat! We would love to stay again i… More

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Response from the owner Thanks for the great review, hope you will come and be our guest again! All the best, Ron & Katrina

This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.

““Little Bay Getaway” cute & cozy cottage!”

Reviewed 10 Jul 2018

Our new favorite spot in Gladstone! The location directly across the street from the beach couldn’t be better and the darling little house has everything you need! We loved biking, swimming and … More

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Response from the owner Thanks for the great review, it sounds like you made the most of your visit and got to enjoy some of what makes Gladstone such a special place. You are welcome back any time! All the best, Ron and Katrina

This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.

“Nice trip”

Reviewed 24 Dec 2017

The cottage was great, the area beautiful and the people very friendly. However one negative for me was that after an 8 hour drive we really wanted to settle in and relax, but the caretaker showed u… More

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Response from the owner Thanks for taking the time to post a review, I am glad you enjoyed your visit! I can assure you that our local hosts are there only to ensure that you have a great stay and to deal with any issues. The vast majority of guests never meet them at all but if they are working on one of the cottages when a guest arrives of course they will welcome you and answer any questions. I appreciate you replacing the battery in the smoke alarm during your stay, please message me your address and I will gladly reimburse you. Thanks again for being our guests! All the best, Ron

This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.

“Little Bay Getaway”

Reviewed 6 Nov 2017

This place was adorable and very reasonably priced! I was very impressed with the fully equipped kitchen and there were sound systems around the house! Really cute house, right off the lake! We will h… More

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Response from the owner Glad you enjoyed your stay, hope to have you back in the summer. Thanks again for your business!

This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.

“Nice place to stay”

Reviewed 11 Sep 2017

We stayed in the Little Bay Getaway for 2 weeks in Aug 2017. It was me, my wife and our 20 year old daughter. Overall we liked this little house. In many ways it is a rather typical holiday rental wi… More

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“Very nice”

Reviewed 17 Nov 2016

Very clean. Spacious. Great view of lake. Would definitely stay again. Would be a great place to stay in summer.

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Response from the owner Thanks for the great review, hope you will visit us again! Ron

This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.

“Clean, cute & quaint getaway cottage!”

Reviewed 14 Jul 2016

We really enjoyed our stay at Little Bay Getaway. Appreciated the owners help at last minute arrangements that worked out without a hitch! Thank you for that! I would recommend this cottage as long a… More

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Response from the owner Thanks for the review and for being my guest! Have a great summer! -Ron

This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.

“Very cozy and comfortable.”

Reviewed 15 Jun 2016

The cottage is a great place to stay. It's just like being at home. It's got a nice view of the bay across the street. It has great wifi service but there was no satelite tv as advertised. … More

This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on all reviews.

Response from the owner Thanks for the great feedback! I apologize for the listing error and have just corrected it. Hope to have you again as a guest!

This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.

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FAQs

How do I find more info about the property?

You can get in touch with Ron & Katrina (the owner) through the contact form on this page.

If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to send the owner a message.

What if I have questions before I book?

Send Ron & Katrina (the owner) an email through the contact form on this page. Alternatively, if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.

How do I contact Ron & Katrina (the owner)?

Send an email through the contact form on this page. Or if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.

If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to view Ron & Katrina the owner's contact details or send them a message.

What's the difference between 'Book your stay' and 'Contact the owner/manager'?

Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online and send Ron & Katrina (the owner) a booking request. You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then

Or send Ron & Katrina (the owner) an inquiry through the Contact the owner/manager form if you’d like a quote or more info first.

What is a booking request?

When you pay online through the Ready to book? form, a booking request is sent to Ron & Katrina (the owner). You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then.

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How do I know my booking is safe?

To book this property you need to pay through the Flipkey website. Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection. This means that in the unlikely event that you’re prevented or denied access to the property when you check in, we’ll offer a full refund for the stay.

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How do I know what it will cost for my stay?

Simply enter your dates in the Ready to book? form to calculate the cost of your stay.
Click Book now to see a full breakdown of the price.

You can also request a quote from Ron & Katrina (the owner) through the contact form. The owner will email you the total cost for your dates and a link to book and pay online.

How do I know if my booking request has been accepted?

You’ll receive an email within 24 hours to let you know. Or you can check in Manage your booking. No money will leave your account unless it’s accepted.

How do I pay for my vacation?

Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online. You can pay by credit/debit card or PayPal. Ron & Katrina (the owner) will have 24 hours to accept the booking and no money will leave your account before then.

If you’ve been sent a quote, simply accept it and pay online through the email we sent you. You can also do this in Manage your booking.

Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection.

Why can't I call Ron & Katrina (the owner) before booking?

You can exchange contact details with the property owner/manager once your booking is confirmed and you’ve paid in full. Paying and communicating only through our platform allows us to ensure that your booking is covered by our Payment Protection policy.

If you have any questions before booking, you can send the property owner/manager a message via the contact form on their listing. Once you’ve booked, you can discuss the rental and make arrangements for your trip by logging into Manage your booking.

How do damage deposits work?

In most cases, you don’t pay a damage deposit up front. Instead, we save your payment details securely and you’re only charged in the event of damage to the property.

Occasionally, you will pay a damage deposit up front as part of the total rental cost. In this case, the owner has 10 days after you check out to report any damage. If they don’t, we’ll return your deposit. If their claim is successful, we’ll deduct the agreed cost and return the remainder.

How can I view and manage my booking?

Go to Manage your booking to view all your booking details, pay the balance of your booking or cancel it if you need to.

How do I pay the balance of my booking?

You can pay the remaining balance of your booking at any point. Simply go to Manage your booking and click Pay now.

We’ll automatically charge the balance payment to the same payment method 10 days before it’s due. Go to Manage your booking to see when the payment will be taken.

How can I withdraw my booking request?

You’ll need to contact Ron & Katrina (the owner) to do this. Send them a message in Manage your booking or through the contact form on this page.

How do I cancel my booking?

Go to Manage your booking to cancel your booking. Here you can view your cancellation policy to see if you’ll be refunded.

How do I make changes to my booking?

You can request to change the dates or number of people on your booking via the Manage your booking page. To change your dates use the Edit booking button. If you need to change the number of guests staying then send Ron & Katrina (the owner) a message.

If Ron & Katrina (the owner) agrees, they’ll send you a revised quote outlining the changes. You can review and accept/decline this from the Manage your booking page. You’ll have 48 hours to take action before the revised quote expires.

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