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About the Listing 61036 - 451767
Discover a rare chance to own a family-run motel and home just steps from downtown Frankfort and the Lake Michigan shoreline. This well-established business has been lovingly maintained by the original owners and boasts a loyal client base of repeat guests who return year after year. The picturesque grounds feature a charming creek, gazebo, and picnic area—perfect for relaxation and outdoor gatherings. Directly across the street lies the scenic Betsie Bay and the Betsie Valley Bike Trail, offering easy access to both Frankfort and Elberta’s shops, restaurants, theater, library, public boat launch and the stunning beaches of Lake Michigan. The motel includes 9 guest rooms including 4 rooms with two full beds, 2 rooms with three full beds and 3 rooms with queen beds. There is also potential to create additional guest accommodations or reconfigure the layout to fit a new vision. The owner’s home doubles as the check-in area and includes a comfortable single-family residence with a studio apartment on the second level, ideal for guest lodging or long-term rental income. Recent upgrades provide peace of mind include new heating/cooling units, beds, carpeting, and updated bathrooms in every room. A new roof, sealed driveway, underground electric, and new gas lines for the motel. The home has new windows, roof and the start of renovations to finish off more living space. This property presents endless possibilities—expand the motel, transform it into a charming Bed & Breakfast, add an event venue, or create additional guest accommodations. Situated along the iconic M-22 Scenic Drive, this location is unbeatable—just minutes from Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, Crystal Lake, world-class trout streams, and endless hiking and biking trails. Guests can enjoy the best of northern Michigan right outside their door. A rare turnkey opportunity to own a thriving hospitality business in one of Michigan’s most beloved destinations.
Listing Highlights for 519 Lake
Status
Active
Days on Site
22
Property Type
Business Opportunity
MLS ®
80061151
Year Built
1966
Total Square Footage
4,033
Lot/Acreage
0.97
Interior Details
- Bedrooms: 0
- Bathrooms: Full
- Appliances:
- Air Cond: Heat Pump(s),Wall/Window A/C
- Heating: Wall Heat,Forced Air,Heat Pump(s)
- Fireplaces:
- Floor:
- Above Ground Sq Ft: 4033
- Below Ground Sq Ft: n/a
- Basement:
- Other:
- Water: Private Well
Exterior Details
- Garage Capacity: N/A
- Lot Dimensions: 208x142x297x142
- Zoning: Commercial,Residential
- Roof: Asphalt
- Others:
- Sewer: Public Sanitary
- Parking Features: Parking Lot
Financial Details
- Tax Amount: N/A
- Taxes w/Assessments: N/A
- Tax/Property ID: N/A
- Tax Year: N/A
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519 Lake Frankfort, MI 49635
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