Located in Petoskey, Cottages at Bay Harbor is on the waterfront, a 5-minute drive from Crooked Tree Golf Club and 7 minutes from Little Traverse History Museum. .This beach cottage is 4.9 mi (7.9 km) from Odawa Casino and 5.9 mi (9.5 km) from Mackinaw Trail Winery.
Great Lakes Center for the Arts - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
Crooked Tree Golf Club - 5 min drive - 2.5 km
Bay Harbor Golf Club - 6 min drive - 4.5 km
McLaren Northern Michigan Hospital - 6 min drive - 5.1 km
Odawa Casino - 9 min drive - 8.0 km
Getting around
Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 37 min drive
Restaurants
Starbucks - 8 min drive
McDonald's - 6 min drive
Odawa Casino Resort - 10 min drive
Wendy's - 5 min drive
The Back Lot Beer Garden - 8 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Cottages at Bay Harbor
Beach fun in seasonal outdoor pool, near Crooked Tree Golf Club
Cottages at Bay Harbor offers 30 accommodations with fireplaces and washers/dryers. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas and include queen sofa beds. LCD televisions come with premium cable channels and DVD players. Accommodations at this 3.5-star cottage have kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, microwaves, and separate dining areas. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, designer toiletries, and hair dryers.
Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones; local and long-distance calls are complimentary (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is provided daily.
A seasonal outdoor pool and a hot tub are on site.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
The Spa at Inn at Bay Harbor has 6 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages, and Swedish massages. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and reflexology. The spa is open daily.
Treat yourself to a stay in one of the 30 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring fireplaces and LCD televisions. Rooms have private furnished balconies or patios. Kitchens are outfitted with full-sized refrigerators/freezers, ovens, and stovetops. Cable programming and DVD players are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. You can take advantage of recreational amenities such as a hot tub and a seasonal outdoor pool. Additional features at this cottage include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.
Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the poolside bar. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and a 24-hour front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
Languages
English
Property amenities
Beach
Beach nearby
Ski
Cross-country skiing nearby
Downhill skiing nearby
Ski area nearby
Ski equipment rentals nearby
Ski passes
Snow tubing nearby
Snowboarding nearby
Pool/Spa
6 treatment rooms
Aromatherapy
Couples treatment rooms
Deep-tissue massages
Facials
Full-service spa
Hot stone massages
Hot tub
Manicures/pedicures
Pool gate
Pool loungers
Pool umbrellas
Prenatal massages
Reflexology
Seasonal outdoor pool
Sports massages
Swedish massages
Internet
Available in the cottage: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Electric car charging station on site
Free self parking on site
Family friendly
Children's games
Free children's club
Pool gate
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Freezer
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Hob
Ice maker
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Water dispenser
Dining
Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 22 to 33 for adults and USD 12.50 to 12.50 for children
A poolside bar
Bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Queen sofa bed
Rollaway/extra bed: USD 25 per night
Bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels provided
Living spaces
Fireplace
Living room
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Entertainment
DVD player
LCD TV with premium cable channels
Outdoor areas
Firepit
Furnished balcony/patio
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Terrace
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washer/dryer
Work spaces
Business centre
Computer station
Meeting rooms
Climate control
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
Service animals only (pets not allowed)
Suitability/Accessibility
No lift
Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
Services and conveniences
24-hour front desk
ATM
Concierge services
Free local calls
Free long-distance calls
Free newspapers in lobby
Gift shop/newsstand
Hair salon
Housekeeping (daily)
Iron/ironing board
Luggage storage
Phone
Proposal/romance packages
Safe at front desk
Wedding services
Location highlights
Next to a golf course
On a lake
On the bay
On the waterfront
Things to do
36-hole adjacent golf course
Free bicycle rentals
Free children's club
Golf driving range
Golf lessons
Pro golf shop
Shopping
Ski passes
Snowshoeing
Horseback riding nearby
Ice skating nearby
Outdoor pool (guest access) nearby
Sledding nearby
Ziplining nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
General
30 units
Built in 1999
Electric car charging station
Free bicycle rentals
Garden
Individual decor
Individual furnishings
Traditional architecture
Water dispenser
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [The Inn at Bay Harbor]
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25.0 per night
Payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 22 to 33 for adults, and USD 12.50 to 12.50 for children
Rollaway bed fee: USD 25.0 per night
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is professionally cleaned
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from May to October
Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Reservations are required for golf tee times, massage services, and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Property is also known as
Bay Harbor Cottages House
Bay Harbor Cottages
Cottages Bay Harbor House
Cottages Bay Harbor
Cottages Bay Harbor House Petoskey
Cottages Bay Harbor Petoskey
Cottages at Bay Harbor Cottage
Cottages at Bay Harbor Petoskey
Cottages at Bay Harbor Cottage Petoskey
Cottages at Bay Harbor Reviews
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Had a great stay at the Crooked Tree cottage. Excellent service and hospitality. Unit could use some minor updates but well stocked. No issues and would stay again. Thanks for a wonderful stay!
Plenty of room in the cottage, private and great setting.
jeff
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
William
Travelled with family
15 May 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
William
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
8/10 Good
Verified traveller
29 Oct 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Nice overall, but…
Overall the place was pretty nice with a friendly staff & a nice view. Nice wood flooring throughout the cottage. However the floors were very sticky and slippery at the same time throughout the entire cottage… even the bathrooms. Was like whoever washed the floor just dumped the soap all over and didn’t bother to rinse it off. Shoes socks everything sticky and kinda gross. Could be dangerous as well because it was very slick in some areas where soap was so thick.
Also, the TV was on its last leg. Very small and the speakers were going. One minute there would be sound then it would be out on and off. The smaller cottages are far from hotel making it inconvenient to drive over to go use the amenities such as the fitness center.
The location is excellent. The cottages are well appointed. Rooms are small and cozy.
The kitchen needs better cutlery and the pans need replacement.
Rita
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
6/10 Okay
MARC
Travelled with family
27 Sept 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Thought the property needs updating. Windows did not open properly. Doors creaked. Based on neighboring hotel, Inn of Bay Harbor, I expected higher quality construction of these units.
MARC
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
8/10 Good
michele b.
22 May 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place for our sister "get-away". But frustrating communication.
I emailed questions the very day of booking and several times after. NEVER received a reply from the property owner. After several phone calls to VRBO, I was at least assured the the reservation WAS on file. However, when I booked it said breakfast WAS included but never broke it out on the receipt. (BUT did charge us for it ). When I checked in, I was told we did get to come to the INN for breakfast. We did the first morning - then got a BILL. I went to the desk and they gave us vouchers to cover and said Expedia did not pay them for our breakfast. So the cottage was fine - but the overall experience was very stressful! Never hearing back from all my email communication was the worst. On one conversation with VRBO I asked if the property owner was even getting the correspondence - she said the email was "noreply" - you need to get that straightened out.
I loved the cozy feel of the cottage. My kids also loved the ping pong table in the basement. The only thing I noticed is that the cottage could use some painting inside and outside.
Beautiful cottage and great golf course view even know it was winter. It’s very cozy and pretty big. 3 bedrooms, one master on the first floor and two upstairs. Nice bathrooms and a gas fireplace.
Verified traveller
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021
6/10 Okay
JoAnne T.
8 Mar 2021
Disliked: Cleanliness
What happened to housekeeping?
Stayed here for two nights. I’m certain our stay may have been a little more relaxing and comfortable if the housekeeping staff would have cleaned. I was tired when we arrived to a refrigerator with food spilled in it. Crumbs in the drawers, coffee table, end table and dining table were sticky with food spills and food particles. None of the 3 bathrooms were swept & cleaned, rugs were dirty not vacuumed. Stove top & microwave had food and hand smears all over the front of it. Crushed Doritos’ and spaghetti noodles on kitchen floor. The King bed mattress was pulled away from the headboard only to expose an eyesore of filth. We thought someone was playing a joke on us at first only to realize it was not a joke. Not sure what happened to housekeeping as the only sign of their presence was a fresh roll of toilet paper and linens. I tried to message the owner using the app, but they never did reply. When I checked out, I reported it to the front desk and hopefully they will look into it and see what happened. That said, I would return if I knew for sure it was cleaned.
The cottages have great amenities and very comfortable. The rooms were not very clean and did not even appear to have been vacuumed. We found chips under the couch from a previous guest.
Verified traveller
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021
10/10 Excellent
Lisa D.
25 Jan 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Nice getaway
Beautiful area and lovely house.
Lisa D.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020
10/10 Excellent
William B.
18 Oct 2020
Liked: Cleanliness
Will be back
Great location and property
William B.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020
6/10 Okay
Karin
19 Jul 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Very nice, but not worth the money for us.
The cottages are nice, ours was at the end of the small block so not really lakeside as listed or shown. Both Queen bedrooms small and not marriott mattresses, so the comfort was so so. The property is beautiful but it just wasn’t worth the money for the two bedroom “lakeside” Would instead go stay 15 minutes away at Boyne Mountain where plenty of multi bedroom beautiful rentals at much less money are available. (Or stay In the hotel on property instead, better value).
Karin
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020
8/10 Good
Lynde D., Saline
16 Jul 2020
Liked: Cleanliness
Adorable cottage on golf course
This was a great cottage situated in the back of a golf course community. It was quiet, and except for the kitchen area, the layout is very roomy and was perfect for 6 people. The beds were comfy, 3 full baths, porches in front and back. The upstairs was a little stuffy in the warm weather and could use some fans. This unit is located across the street from Bay Harbor, so you have to drive to main building and pool, etc.
Lynde D.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020
10/10 Excellent
Anne F.
10 Jul 2020
Liked: Cleanliness
Crooked Tree Cottage
Great location, super clean, spacious, and comfortable. Wound definitely come back!
Anne F.
8/10 Good
Gretchen F.
24 Jun 2020
Liked: Cleanliness
Nice stay with plenty of space
We enjoyed our stay at the Crooked Tree cottage. The only thing that could have made it better would be some upgrades to the carpeting and more coffee pods for the coffee machine. We packed a package of coffee to brew , but were unaware that we needed to pack kuerig coffee pods instead.