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Kay's Haven on Crooked Lake

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A room with a red carpet, a floral sofa, a dining table with chairs, and a ceiling fan.
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A spacious room with a floral sofa, a red armchair, and a wicker side table.
A room with a view of a lake, a flag, and a door with a sign.
A two-story house with a balcony, a flag, and outdoor seating.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
At the waterfront, this cottage features 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, accommodating 8 guests. Enjoy lake views from the patio. Engage in water sports at the nearby marina or explore windsurfing and sailing. Play golf nearby or visit Crooked Lake and Petoskey State Park for outdoor adventures.

Highlights

  • Cook, dine, and unwind

    Top-rated for its fully equipped kitchen, perfect for every meal.

  • Centrally-located

    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

  • Discover nearby landmarks

    Near Crooked Lake
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue
  • Balcony
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Onsite parking available
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Petoskey, MI
  • Place, Crooked Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, beach near Little Traverse Township Park
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, beach near Little Traverse Township Playground
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)
    ‪22 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

Kay's Haven on Crooked Lake

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.

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House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

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Events

No events allowed

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Pets

No pets allowed

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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

Property # 3564277vb
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. Happy Days and Nights Winery and Chestnut Valley Golf Club 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. Great Lakes Center for the Arts and Cheboiganing Preserve are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and mountain biking.
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Petoskey, MI

What's nearby

  • Crooked Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • beach near Little Traverse Township Park - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • beach near Little Traverse Township Playground - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Odawa Casino - 17 min drive - 15.6 km
  • Boyne Mountain - 31 min drive - 42.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Culver's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell/KFC - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Petoskey Brewing - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Ron’s Bar & Backyard - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

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

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Kay's Haven on Crooked Lake?

On-site parking is available at the 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 Round Lake and Oden State Fish Hatchery Visitor Center. Petoskey State Park is 2.9 mi (4.6 km) away.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
WOW. The best house we have ever rented. We felt very comfortable - as if staying with a dear friend or family member. Well decorated. Well stocked. Super view. We hope to return next year.
Stayed 12 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great trip. Beds were very comfortable. Kitchen was well stocked. Our only complaints were that the water was difficult to access for our small kids and the living room furniture could be updated. Overall it was a great place to stay, clean, the owner was very responsive. Fishing on the dock was also a lot of fun. It was in a fabulous location close to both Alason and Petoskey. Crooked lake was also beautiful and the road the house was on was fantastic for taking morning and evening walks. Would absolutely stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place to stay

Had everything you would need in all rooms. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

We loved out amazing week at the lake!

This home was as described and a great place to enjoy Crooked Lake and the Petosky area. We explored on the 3 kayaks provided, rented a boat from the marina and explored other lakes and fished from the dock each evening.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay! The cottage was very clean, the kitchen was well stocked with everything we needed to cook and enjoy meals in, and the space itself was cozy and comfortable. We loved Kay's charming cross stitch in every room and the library was stocked with a variety of titles as well as puzzles.The location was convenient, making it easy to get around and enjoy the area. We spent time in Indian River, Petoskey, and even drove to the UP to visit Tahquamenon Falls and Paradise. Our 20' open bow boat fit comfortably at the shared dock and there was just enough room next to the garage to store the empty trailer. We’d definitely stay here again and recommend it to others!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home on crooked lake. Third bedroom was small and no place for camp fire, but place was super clean and cozy with lots of places to enjoy the beautiful weather. Would definitely recommend. Perfect location in between Indian River and Petoskey/ Harbor Springs. Loved the use of the kayaks. Lots of choices for restaurants and activities.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026

About the host

Hosted by Naomi Woodruff

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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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