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Cottages at Bay Harbor

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Located close to Crooked Tree Golf Club and Odawa Casino, Cottages at Bay Harbor provides an adjacent golf course, a poolside bar, and shopping on site. This cottage is a great place to bask in the sun with a beachfront location, beachfront dining, and sun loungers. Treat yourself to a Swedish massage, reflexology, or a body wrap at The Spa at Inn at Bay Harbor, the onsite spa. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and al fresco dining. Enjoy the 24-hour gym, as well as activities like ice skating and snowshoeing. In addition to a coffee shop/cafe and laundry facilities, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with speed of 50+ Mbps.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Parking included

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Cottage, 3 Bedrooms (Crooked Tree Cottage)

  • 149 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Three-Bedroom Lakeside Cottage

  • 130 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 10
  • 1 King Bed, 3 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Two-Bedroom Lakeside Cottage

  • 102 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi
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About the neighborhood

Located in Bay Harbor, a neighborhood in Petoskey, Cottages at Bay Harbor is next to a golf course and on the beach. Crooked Tree Golf Club and Mackinaw Trail Winery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Petoskey State Park and Harbor Springs Beach. Little Traverse History Museum and Odawa Casino are two other places to visit that come recommended. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and downhill skiing, or check out other outdoor activities such as snow tubing and snowmobiling. Visit our Petoskey travel guide
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3600 Village Harbor Drive, Petoskey, MI, 49770

What's nearby

  • beach near Bay Harbor
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Great Lakes Center for the Arts
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • beach near Bay Harbor Marina
    4 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Crooked Tree Golf Club
    5 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Bay Harbor Golf Club
    7 min drive - 6.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    6 min drive
  • Starbucks
    8 min drive
  • Wendy's
    6 min drive
  • Panera
    6 min drive
  • Burger King
    6 min drive

About this property

Cottages at Bay Harbor

  • Cottage near Crooked Tree Golf Club
  • Located close to Odawa Casino and Little Traverse History Museum, Cottages at Bay Harbor provides an adjacent golf course, a poolside bar, and shopping on site. With a beachfront location, beachfront dining, and sun loungers, this cottage is the perfect place to soak up some sun. Indulge in a Swedish massage, reflexology, and a body wrap at The Spa at Inn at Bay Harbor, the onsite spa. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and al fresco dining. Enjoy the 24-hour gym, as well as activities like ice skating and snowshoeing. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with speed of 50+ Mbps, and guests can find other amenities such as a coffee shop/cafe and laundry facilities.
  • Other perks include:
    • A seasonal outdoor pool along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
    • Free self parking
    • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and an electric car charging station
    • A water dispenser, a gift shop, and luggage storage
  • Room features
  • All 170 rooms feature comforts such as fireplaces and premium bedding, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and air conditioning.
  • Other amenities include:
    • Recycling and LED light bulbs
    • Shower/tub combinations, hair dryers, and shampoo
    • 42-inch TVs with premium channels
    • Furnished balconies or patios, wardrobes/closets, and kitchens

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On a sandy beach
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Downhill skiing nearby
  • Ski area nearby
  • Ski equipment rentals nearby
  • Ski lessons nearby
  • Ski lifts nearby
  • Ski runs nearby
  • Ski storage
  • Snow tubing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • 6 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Fenced pool
  • 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 transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Family friendly

  • Children's games
  • Pool gate

Restaurants on site

  • The Cabana Bar
  • The Inn Cafe
  • The Sagamore Room
  • Vintage Chophouse

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Freezer
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Stovetop
  • Water dispenser

Dining

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 4 to 26 for adults and USD 11 to 11 for children
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Double sofa bed
  • Egyptian cotton sheets

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • 42-inch TV with premium cable channels
  • Pay movies

Outdoor areas

  • Furnished balcony/patio

Laundry

  • Laundry detergent
  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Work spaces

  • 6 meeting rooms
  • 9,900 square feet of conference space

Climate control

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Front entrance ramp
  • No elevator
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Services and conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Luggage storage
  • Phone
  • Porter/bellhop
  • 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

  • 24-hour gym
  • 27-hole adjacent golf course
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Golf carts
  • Golf clubhouse
  • Golf clubs/equipment
  • Golf driving range
  • Golf lessons
  • Ice skating
  • Pro golf shop
  • Shopping
  • Ski storage
  • Snowshoeing
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming 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

  • 170 units
  • Bed sheets changed on request
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Built in 1998
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Electric car charging station
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Recycling
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Towels (changed on request)
  • Traditional architecture
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged
  • Water-efficient showers

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 3600 Village Harbor Dr, Bay Harbor, MI]
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Resort fee: 10 percent of room rate
The resort fee includes:
  • Beach access
  • Beach towels
  • Business center/computer access
  • Concierge service
  • Fitness center access
  • In-room coffee
  • Pool access
  • Shuttle service
  • Ski storage
  • Hot tub access
  • Valet parking

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 4 to 26 for adults, and USD 11 to 11 for children

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 and debit 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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is professionally cleaned

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from May to September
Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 11:00 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

Frequently asked questions

Does Cottages at Bay Harbor have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool. Pool access is from 8:00 AM–11:00 PM.

Is Cottages at Bay Harbor pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Cottages at Bay Harbor?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Cottages at Bay Harbor?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Cottages at Bay Harbor located?

Located in Bay Harbor, this beachfront cottage is next to a golf course and within 3 mi (5 km) of Crooked Tree Golf Club and Little Traverse History Museum. Odawa Casino and Mackinaw Trail Winery are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

Cottages at Bay Harbor Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 51 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 51 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 51 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 51 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 51 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shelley

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Highly recommended

Amazing from the time we checked in, until the time we checked out! Staff was unbelievably friendly and helpful ♥️
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
It was beautifully decorated, really got us into the holiday mood. Staff was extremely helpful and polite.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Renee

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
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!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Communication
Nice location. No communication or service for the entirety of our 4 night stay in the cottages. No restock of coffee, creamer, soap, etc. seems like a lot of young people working at the property who didn’t really know answers to many of our questions. Also, very limited food options onsite, and not much guidance about what to do in surrounding area.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Can’t wait to stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We love this property and visit every year
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Plenty of room in the cottage, private and great setting.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
The property is well-maintained, very secluded, and very quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Rita

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Disliked: Amenities
The location is excellent. The cottages are well appointed. Rooms are small and cozy. The kitchen needs better cutlery and the pans need replacement.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

6/10 Okay

MARC

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

michele b.

Liked: Cleanliness, location
Disliked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

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.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021
Verified

6/10 Okay

JoAnne T.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa D.

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

Nice getaway

Beautiful area and lovely house.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Will be back

Great location and property
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020
Verified

6/10 Okay

Karin

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).
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Lynde D.

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

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anne F.

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

Crooked Tree Cottage

Great location, super clean, spacious, and comfortable. Wound definitely come back!
Verified

8/10 Good

Gretchen F.

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

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.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I have actually stayed at this same cottage previously so obviously I have enjoyed
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful

Great place to stay with a family!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020
Verified

4/10 Poor

Lee

Disliked: Room comfort
Checking into the hotel was just okay, we did not feel like we very welcomed at the front desk by the clerk. We asked for some recommendations as to places to eat and kind of a cold shoulder. We decided not to ask for anything during our visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019