Lake Haven
⚪ Last updated 2016⚠️ Install Order · 5 steps
Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 3.5% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #26 of 43 Player homes mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Please read the entire description - it may not be very entertaining, but it is informative!
If you run into any issues, try moving this mod to the bottom (or almost bottom) of your load order before submitting a bug report.
Lake Haven is located on Lake Ilinalta, just southeast of Half-Moon Mill. The property can be purchased for 10,000 gold by clicking on the For Sale sign near the front door. Additional keys for followers can be found on the key rack inside.
- Stable with room for 2 horses.
- 20 Hearthfire planting soils - 9 outside and 11 in the basement alchemy area.
- Optional guest house with a small kitchen and beds for 6 followers. Guest house can be toggled on/off using the book on the barrel outside the
front door.
- Outdoor firepit (use the woodpile to turn on/off), an apiary and a dock.
- 2 chickens and a cow - they are set to protected, so they won't get killed unless you want them dead.
- Lots of storage - some custom/named, some generic.
- 8 bookshelves.
- All vanilla crafting stations, and a chopping block. The chopping block is on the right side of the house, towards the back.
- Disenchanting font - crafted items placed in the font will be stripped of any enchantments and smithing upgrades
- All exterior lights turn on at night and off during the day.
- You can click on the rug barrel in the master bedroom and the linen stacks in the closet to cycle through 3 color options for the rugs, bedding and
tablecloths (blue, green or red)
- You can click on the dining table centerpiece to serve dinner/clear the table.
- All of the fireplaces can be toggled on/off using the nearby firewood piles.
- Large kitchen with a bar and an oven.
- Bathtub with working faucet and auto-strip for NPCs.
- Optional kid's room with beds for 6 children.
- Upstairs guest room with space for one follower.
- Optional follower's room in basement with space for one follower.
- Hidden vampire coffin in basement.
- Optional Gallery, with displays for all unique items.
- Optional armory, with space to display all vanilla armor/weapon sets.
- Cleaned with TESVEdit.
- All optional rooms can be toggled on/off by clicking on the small painting near each room's doorway.
- The disenchanting font only works with player-crafted items
- The Unofficial Skyrim Special Edition Patch is HIGHLY recommended. While
Lake Haven is a lore-friendly player home on Lake Ilinalta, compatible with multiple adoption. It offers ample storage, space for up to 6 kids (optional) and 1-8 followers, plus an optional gallery for displaying unique items. A popular choice for Skyrim players seeking a family-friendly home.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community favorite with over 3,300 endorsements and nearly 97k downloads.
- Supports big families: room for 6 kids and up to 8 followers.
- Optional gallery is a nice touch for collectors who want to show off unique items.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2016, so it may not be fully compatible with newer Skyrim versions or mods.
- No mention of compatibility with popular mods like Hearthfire multiple adoption or follower framework overhauls.
- Potential conflicts with other mods that alter Lake Ilinalta or nearby areas.
For Skyrim players who want a lore-friendly, family-oriented home with plenty of space for kids and followers. Also great for collectors who want a dedicated gallery. Skip if you prefer modern, feature-rich homes with custom crafting or auto-sorting.
💡 Beginner Tips
- If you use a mod manager, install Lake Haven with it to easily manage load order and uninstall.
- Place Lake Haven.esp near the end of your load order to avoid conflicts with other world-editing mods.
- For multiple adoption, make sure you have the Hearthfire DLC and consider using a compatible adoption mod if you want more than two kids.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- Cynndal
- Version
- 1.6.5
- Downloads
- 96,981
- Endorsements
- 3,366
- Category
- Player homes
- Created
- 11/5/2016
- Updated
- 12/27/2016
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