Put-in-Bay’s Premier Club
The Crew’s Nest is an elite private club devoted to satisfying the needs of its members. Whether that need is big or small we strive to accommodate you in anyway possible. Located safely in the west end of the harbor in downtown Put-in-Bay, the club is just close enough to be convenient and just far enough to be relaxing and laid back. All operations are available May through September.
What We Offer
DOCKAGE
BATH HOUSE
DOCK SHOP
DINING
POOLS
Jr. Olympic Size Pool – Enjoy a full service bar and restaurant at the pool.
Kiddie Pool – Complete with water toys for the kids.
Adult Only Pool – Enjoy pool side cocktails directly to your lounge chair. For Ages 21+ only.
FITNESS CENTER
Come. Stay. Relax.
Crew’s Nest History
“The Eagle Cottage” was built at the turn of the century by Captain F. J. Magle who ran a small steamboat “The American Eagle.”
In 1946 Walter and Mary Laskowski purchased the structure and renamed it “The Friendly Inn.” The Laskowskis managed it as a rooming house. They cooked meals for their guests in the kitchen which is now located where the dance floor, stage and sitting area are. Their dining room is now the main part of the lounge. Walter and Mary’s bedroom was the present computer room upstairs. Although the building did not have central heating, the Laskowskis took in ice fisherman during the winter months and used fuel oil space heaters for warmth.
“The Friendly Inn” was purchased in 1968 by local islanders who are the founders of this boating club known as “The Crew’s Nest.”
A membership program began in 1970, along with a complete renovation of the structure. The doors opened to members in July of 1972.
Islander Mack McCann eventually took over ownership of The Crew’s Nest.
Continuing family tradition, Mack purchased ownership over to his daughter, Melinda Myers, who currently owns it today.
About the Area
The Crew’s Nest is located on South Bass Island about 3 miles off shore in Lake Erie, about 1 hour from Cleveland and 2 hours from Detroit. The island’s primary industry has been tourism and continues to be today. The tourist season runs roughly between April and October. Although the island takes in hundreds of thousands of visitors during these months, there are fewer than 400 full-time residents, most of whom remain on the island over the winter. Put-in-Bay has one grocery store, one hardware store, one school – which houses the one lending library branch – one gas station, a post office, one bank and two cemeteries. It has one seasonal franchise restaurants, Subway. The island does not have a hospital, but does have an Emergency Medical Service that can use a Life Flight helicopter to transport critically ill patients to mainland medical facilities.
