The Absaroka Mountain Lodge Park County, WY I believe our setting is the most beautiful of any of the lodges up the Northfork Current owner 58 E. Benteen Street Buffalo, WY 82834 Ph 307-684-9556 Toll Free 888-684-9557 Fax 307-684-8565 Email: info@pearsonrealestate.com Website: www.pearsonrealestate.com
Absaroka Mountain Lodge is located on the banks of Gunbarrel Creek within the Shoshone National Forest, and is just 12 miles from the East Entrance of Yellowstone National Park. Adjacent to Absaroka Mountain Lodge is the famous Yellowstone Highway (U.S. 14-16-20 W), which President Theodore Roosevelt once called "the most scenic fifty miles in America". The proximity of Absaroka Mountain Lodge to Yellowstone National Park ensures an steady flow of tourist traffic past the lodge during the summer months. Their location within the Shoshone National Forest, and approximately 3/4 mile south of the boundary to the North Absaroka Wilderness Area, opens numerous trails in thousands of acres for horseback riding and hiking. Page 2 Visit our website at www.pearsonrealestate.com
Horseback riding, hiking, spectacular scenery, abundant wildlife, fishing pristine streams, or just relaxing. All this and more is part of the exciting vacation extravaganza available to guests of the Absaroka Mountain Lodge. Overview of ABSAROKA MOUNTAIN LODGE Located 12 miles east of Yellowstone National Park & 39 miles west of Cody, WY 7± Acre Footprint within the Shoshone National Forest under a 20-year operating lease in the North Fork of the Shoshone River Valley. Lodge is adjacent to Gunbarrel Creek. Main Lodge with Restaurant Owner Residence 15 Guest Cabins Employee Bunkhouses Barn/Corrals/Miscellaneous Outbuildings 5-Month Guest Season (May September) Accommodations for 65 Guests Property Taxes in 2015 were $3,178.21. A tremendous opportunity to own and operate a historic guest ranch in a spectacularly beautiful setting. Page 3 For more information, call us at 307-684-9556 or toll free at 888-684-9557
The Absaroka Mountain Lodge offering includes the main lodge, owner residence, 15 guest cabins, employee bunkhouses, barn, corrals, well house, bridges, and miscellaneous shop/storage buildings. An efficiently engineered water system and productive well provide limitless domestic water to the entire lodge complex. The complex occupies a footprint of approximately 7 acres. All personal property associated with the business will also be included in the sale. A full inventory list of personal property included in the offering will be supplied upon request. Owner s Residence Page 4 Visit our website at www.pearsonrealestate.com
The historic Lodge sits on the banks of Gunbarrel Creek and offers a gift shop, a full-service restaurant, and a family game/video room each inviting guests to come on in and sit a spell whether partaking of a delicious meal, picking out the perfect souvenir, or sharing the day s adventures with friends. Page 5 For more information, call us at 307-684-9556 or toll free at 888-684-9557
Cabin #18 Legend has it that Theodore Roosevelt stayed in what is now Cabin 18 during one of his many hunting trips to the region. Page 6
Guests can stay in one of the 15 rustic cabins with the exception of Cabin #18, each has its own private bathroom and its own unique design and décor. Their rustic appeal is both functional and comfortable and adds charm to the overall excitement of vacationing at the Lodge. Page 7 For more information, call us at 307-684-9556 or toll free at 888-684-9557
Guests will experience the true western experience on horseback while riding through forests, creeks, rivers and enjoying campfire cookouts. Many other activities await guests weekly BBQ cookouts, horseshoes, basketball, sandpit volleyball, photography, sight-seeing, rock climbing and nightly campfires. The picnic area (above) has a fire/bbq pit and playground including bucking barrels and swing sets. Page 8 Visit our website at www.pearsonrealestate.com
Absaroka Mountain Lodge s own mountain man. This owner-operated and family oriented business is a profitable and strategically located guest ranch operation which offers flexible stays in uniquely decorated cabins; along with a variety of outdoor activities and full service restaurant meals. The guest ranch takes its name Absaroka from the Crow Indian word for home place. The area is home to several types of trout and numerous species of wildlife, most notably grizzly bear, black bear, elk, deer, Big Horn sheep, moose, and bison. The Lodge is located on the banks of Gunbarrel Creek as it cascades through the valley creating picturesque vistas and providing excellent trout fishing. Page 9 For more information, call us at 307-684-9556 or toll free at 888-684-9557
Operation of Lodge The current guest season at Absaroka Mountain Lodge is nearly five months long, running from the third week of May until the third week of September. The peak of the guest season is from about June 10th until August 25th of each year; with the off-season occurring during the weeks before and after the peak dates. Absaroka Mountain Lodge can accommodate 65 guests when totally full. Occupancy during the peak season is typically close to 100%, because any late cancellations during this time are usually quickly filled by drop-in customers. The occupancy rate during the off-season historically averages about 55% to 60%. The guest season could be expanded by accommodating hunters in the fall and skiers from nearby Sleeping Giant Ski Area in the winter. Absaroka Mountain Lodge operates under a 20-year operating lease through a Special Use Permit from the United States Forest Service. Prospective buyers will be required to complete a Financial Ability Determination package and submit it to the U.S. Forest Service along with business references, financial information, and a business plan. Upon approval by the U. S. Forest Service, a Special Use Permit will be issued to the new owner and the operating lease will be reset to a full 20 year term. The complex occupies a footprint of approximately 7 acres. No real property is included in this offering. The Absaroka Mountain Lodge offering includes the main lodge, owner residence, 15 guest cabins, employee bunkhouses, barn, corrals, well house, bridges, and miscellaneous shop/storage buildings. All personal property associated with the business will also be included in the sale. A full inventory list of personal property include in the offering will be supplied upon request. There is an area in the main lodge set up for a bar; however, because the current owners emphasize a family atmosphere, they do not have a liquor license and utilize the area as a family game/video room. Obtaining a liquor license is a simple and inexpensive process in Park County should a new owner want to reopen the bar and increase lodge income. In 2015, property taxes totaled $3,178.21. The Sellers do not currently guide or outfit hunters. However, with the abundant amount of game in the area and the superb access to National Forest land, a hunt outfitting business could easily be incorporated into the operation of Absaroka Mountain Lodge. PRICE REDUCTION! The Absaroka Mountain Lodge is now being offered for: $1,150,000 (One Million One Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars) Sellers shall require an all cash sale. If you yearn for a western lifestyle with limitless outdoor recreational experiences in spectacular mountain country and enjoy meeting and entertaining people from other parts of the country as well as the locals, the Absaroka Mountain Lodge is the perfect business opportunity you have been dreaming about. Page 10 Visit our website at www.pearsonrealestate.com
The North Fork of the Shoshone River valley provides a perfect setting for the Absaroka Mountain Lodge guest ranch operation. Formed from the volcanic upheaval of the Yellowstone Caldera, the North Fork of the Shoshone River has its headwaters in the Absaroka Range of the Shoshone National Forest, and flows northeasterly through the valley to Cody, and then on to a confluence with the Bighorn River near Lovell. Originally the river was known as the Stinking Water River because it flows through a region of volcanically active fumaroles known as Colter s Hell. The valley formed by the North Fork of the Shoshone River is home to abundant wildlife, breathtaking scenery, and endless recreational opportunities. History The Absaroka Mountain Lodge was one of the first guest ranches to be built in the valley along the North Fork of the Shoshone River. It was established on the beautiful Shoshone National Forest by Earl F. Crouch in 1917 under the original name of Gunbarrel Lodge, and was included on the National Register of Historic Places in October of 2003. Successive owners through the years have done an excellent job of maintaining and updating the buildings and guest ranch operation, in order to continue to provide visitors an enjoyable western experience. One of these previous owners was Freddy Garlow (Buffalo Bill Cody s grandson), who owned the guest ranch from 1952 until the early 1970 s. The Shoshone National Forest was originally set aside as the Yellowstone Forest Reserve in 1891, during the presidency of Benjamin Harrison. This followed the establishment in 1872 of Yellowstone National Park as the first national park in the United States. This reserve was enlarged in 1902 by President Theodore Roosevelt, and divided into four divisions which were re-designated as National Forests in 1907. Legend has it that Theodore Roosevelt stayed in what is now Cabin 18 during one of his many hunting trips to the region. Page 11 For more information, call us at 307-684-9556 or toll free at 888-684-9557
The location of the Lodge in the heart of the Shoshone National Forest is a natural habitat for many species of wildlife including grizzly bear, moose, elk, mule deer, big horn sheep, and buffalo to name a few. The area is unsurpassed in rugged mountain beauty, sparkling streams, and pristine forested areas that open to lush meadows blanketed with spectacular mountain flowers. Page 12 Visit our website at www.pearsonrealestate.com
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Without a doubt, horses play a very important role in a guest ranch such as Absaroka Mountain Lodge. Bonding with a favorite horse can be a neverforgotten experience. The Lodge offers trail rides through the scenic mountain country for guests of all ages. Experienced wranglers care for the horses and accompany rides to insure safety of both guests and horses. Returning to the Lodge after a trail ride horseback riding is the most popular activity with guests at the Absaroka Mountain Lodge. Page 14 Visit our website at www.pearsonrealestate.com
Many Activities Await Guests at the Lodge and surrounding areas. Horseback Riding Trout Fishing Weekly BBQ Cookouts Hiking Horseshoes Basketball Sandpit Volleyball Photography Horseback Cookouts Sight-seeing Rock Climbing Nightly Campfires Activities available in Cody, Wyoming Famous Night Rodeo Western Shops Buffalo Bill Historical Center Old Trail Town Mountain Biking Whitewater River Rafting The Absaroka Mountain Lodge is located just 15 minutes (12 miles) from the East Entrance of Yellowstone National Park! The Lodge has an excellent reputation for providing service in the cabins, restaurant and on horseback trips and are recognized by the Cody Chamber of Commerce & Buffalo Bill Dam Visitor Center for their outstanding record of quality customer service.
For more information, contact 58 E. Benteen Street Buffalo, Wyoming 82834 E-mail: info@pearsonrealestate.com (307)684-9556 Toll Free: 888-684-9557 Important Information for Prospective Buyers: Seller's Notice to Potential Purchasers: Fences vs. Boundary Lines: The fence lines on the subject property may or may not represent the actual boundary lines of the property. It is the Seller's intention that where fences deviate from the actual boundary lines, such fences are fences of convenience, only, and not the actual boundary lines. Seller is selling the property in as is, where is condition, which includes the location of the fences. Notice to Buyers: Wyoming Real Estate License Law requires that the listing Broker and all licensees with the listing Broker make a full disclosure, in all real estate transactions, of whom they are agents and represent in that transaction. All prospective buyers must read, review and sign a Real Estate Brokerage Disclosure form prior to any showings. Pearson Real Estate Co., Inc. with its sales staff is an agent of the seller in this listing. For information about other outstanding listings, visit our website at www.pearsonrealestate.com This information and any other information contained in this Exclusive Listing Agreement has been obtained from sources deemed to be reliable by Pearson Real Estate Co., Inc.; however the accuracy of this information is not guaranteed or warranted by either Pearson Real Estate Co., Inc. or the sellers. Prospective buyers are expected to conduct their own independent investigation of the information contained herein. Updates and corrections may be made to this brochure as needed. All maps are provided as visual aids only. The accuracy of the maps is not guaranteed and the maps should not be relied upon for legal purposes. All statements of acreage are approximate and are based on the legal description, not the location of the fences. This offer is subject to prior sale, price change, correction or withdrawal without notice.