Kay's Haven on Crooked Lake

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3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dryer
Washer
Barbecue grill
Air conditioning
Kitchen

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Petoskey, MI

Crooked Lake
‪1 min walk‬
Petoskey State Park
‪7 min drive‬
Odawa Casino
‪16 min drive‬
Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)
‪18 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Dining area

About this property

Private, peaceful, lovely cottage that boasts magnificent sunsets over Crooked Lake.

Enjoy watersports in the waters of Crooked Lake. Swimming, boating, fishing, tubing, kayaking, paddle boarding, windsurfing, sailing, and more.

Shared access to dock on site. Fish and swim from the dock or bring your boat. Public launch nearby and if you don't bring your own watercraft, rentals are available through Windjammer Marina located just across the lake.

Bring your bikes and hop on the Little Traverse Wheelway, 23 miles of paved trail from Charlevoix to Harbor Springs that follows alongside Little Traverse Bay.

Visit one of the sixteen wineries in the Petoskey Wine Region. Three of them are within 5 miles of Kay's Haven.

At the end of the day watch the sun set from the "Serenity Room", an enclosed porch with a beautiful view of Crooked Lake.

Three bedroom, one and half bath. Perfect distance to Boyne City, Petoskey, Harbor Springs, and Charlevoix and only 30 miles to Mackinaw City.

Property manager

Naomi Woodruff

Premier Host

Languages

English

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Free WiFi

Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Fireplace is not operational and is not to be used.

No bonfires on the property.

No candles lit in the house, except for a birthday candle.

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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property

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

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Petoskey

Located in Petoskey, this cottage is on the waterfront. Little Traverse Bay Golf Course and Pleasantview Winery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Michigan and Petoskey State Park. Cheboiganing Preserve and Big Bear Adventures are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Petoskey, MI

What's nearby

Crooked Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
Petoskey State Park - 7 min drive - 6.3 km
McLaren Northern Michigan Hospital - 11 min drive - 10.6 km
Nub's Nob Ski Area - 15 min drive - 10.7 km
Odawa Casino - 16 min drive - 14.0 km

Getting around

Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

‪Taco Bell - ‬6 min drive
‪Culver's - ‬6 min drive
‪Kilwins Chocolate Kitchen - ‬9 min drive
‪Dairy Queen - ‬8 min drive
‪Northwood Family Restaurant - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Kay's Haven on Crooked Lake pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Kay's Haven on Crooked Lake?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Kay's Haven on Crooked Lake?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Kay's Haven on Crooked Lake located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is steps from Crooked Lake and within 3 mi (5 km) of Oden State Fish Hatchery Visitor Center and Petoskey State Park. Lake Michigan and Little Traverse Bay Golf Course are also within 6 miles (10 km).

9.6

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Amy R.

14 October 2024

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

Fall Haven

Kay’s Haven is a very cozy and peaceful place to enjoy beautiful Northern Michigan. Conveniently located to everything. And we proved we didn’t need TV to enjoy our time! We caught several fish off the pier as an added bonus! Definitely would return!

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan w.

3 September 2024

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

Great Labor Day stay at Kay's Haven

We just got back from Kay's and had a great time. The house is clean and cozy. The two main bedrooms are very spacious and the beds were comfortable. The trundle room has a doorwall which helped to keep it cool at night. We all loved the "Serenity Room" which has 6 doorwalls and great lake views. The kitchen table seated all 7 of us comfortably for game night. We used the grill to cook out and found everything we needed in the kitchen. We used two of the kayaks which were a bonus to have. The dock was very sturdy and we were able to dock our rental boat for pick up/drop offs very easily (even with the wind). On a cool day we sat on the street side on the wicker furniture and enjoyed that deck. There is another deck on the lake side that we didn't use. We saw the review about the cameras and saw one was on the outside facing the street and another one towards the lake. This all seemed reasonable and common to us. Anytime I had a question the host answered quickly. The trash was placed out by the garage (near the street) and was picked up when needed. We rented before there were any reviews and I was very pleased with the accuracy of her listing. One thing to note is there isn't cable but we were able to hook up our laptop through the Blu-Ray and watch some college football.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diana S.

29 August 2024

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

Charming Lakefront Cottage

This was a very charming, clean and well maintained cottage. The pictures on the website reinforced the beauty of the water and the quaintness of the cottage. I would have given it a 5/5 rating but the noise of route 31 could be heard when we were setting out back by the water. We live close to an interstate and didn’t expect to hear that loud of road noise. We would love to stay again in the future.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Matthew G.

20 August 2024

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

Spectacular Location

We started here with our family (5 kids) for a baseball tournament. The house was very clean and had spectacular views. We only wish it had a few things. To not be able to enjoy a small campfire while staying on the lake was upsetting to our kids. The window ACs struggle to keep the home cool in the warm summer days. There were cameras that also made us feel a little uncomfortable also. And somehow the trash can got emptied out every night while we slept. All in all it was nice but those were things we struggled with.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt L.

20 August 2024

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

Kay's Haven was a wonderful stay

Quaint cottage on Crooked Lake. Our family had a great weekend and were talking about booking a longer stay next summer before the weekend was done.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

12 August 2024

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

Terrific Lakefront Cottage

Stayed here for 6 nights in late-July 2024. The cottage met all of our expectations and the location was perfect! The easy access to the lake for SUP, kayaking and even fishing from the dock was enjoyable for all of us (4 adults and 2 children 4 & 7). Conveniently located near Petoskey, Harbor Spry and Lake Michigan. We hope we can return next year!

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen O.

6 August 2024

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

Amazing stay!

Fabulous host and property managers! Communication was great and they were so friendly and helpful. The house was very clean and the sunroom is wonderful overlooking the lake. The kitchen was well stocked and beds were comfortable. We loved the kayaks and the large dock to sit on. State park is really close as well as DT Petoskey and Harbor Springs. Thank you for a great stay.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

About the host

Hosted by Naomi Woodruff

We are from the Upper Peninsula of Michigan and have inherited the cottage from Mom, known to everyone as Kay. Kay loved the serenity found here and could not wait each year until it was warm enough to come back for Summer. She loved her neighbors and friends and enjoyed being able to host them and give them the opportunity to share in the joy she received here. She was often embroidering while conversing with her visitors or watching them play out on the water. All of the needlework found in the house was done by her, as well as the countless pieces that she has gifted to her friends and families. Kay was known for making the best cookies. Being able to bake cookies for others was a way for Kay to show her appreciation and love for others. There was never a shortage of cookies to go around. We do not have the opportunity to enjoy the house regularly as she did and want to pass on to others the love and serenity that can be felt when you are at Kay's Haven

Why they chose this property

The neighborhood is quiet and peaceful as it is a dead end road. This makes it suitable for walking, listening to the birds chirp and watch the bunnies and chipmunks.

What makes this property unique

The lake, the charm of the home, and the surrounding nature.

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Popular amenities

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Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

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