Resort Lodge For Sale by Owner - 70 Mile House, BC

For Sale
Little Horse Lodge
(8.5 Acres)
(Little Horse Lake Resort Ltd.)
70 Mile House, British Columbia

$779,000
(inventory not included)

FINANCING MAY BE AVAILABLE
LEASE TO OWN OPTION IS AVAILABLE

A Perfect Opportunity for a Family Who is Looking for a New Life Style!

Little Horse Lodge is a turn-key business that offers country living and at the same time covers your cost of living – i.e. rent, food, gas, insurance – everything is covered by the business. All the net income stays in your pocket.

[Revenue: $300,000 - Net Income: $50,000+
(ALL your costs of living covered by business]

Little Horse Lodge is located on North Green Lake in the South Cariboo, 70 Mile House, BC. Green Lake is one of the most spectacular lakes in the area and excellent for all kinds of water sports. It is 5 hours north of Vancouver, 2 hours northeast of Kamloops and 1½ hours south from Williams Lake – this is where you will find your new life style.

100 Mile House is ½ hour drive from the Lodge, where you can find Supermarkets, Banks, Hospital, Doctors, and Schools.

Little Horse Lodge is the only Resort on Green Lake which has an incredible business opportunity. Lots of room for expansion and ready for new ideas.

The business is well established (40 years, see history below) which guarantees income from the day you open the door. It is a well known stopping place for trail rides, ATVs and/or Snowmobilers.

We have been operating Little Horse Lodge as a family business since May 1998 and are looking forward to retirement.

The sale of the Little Horse Lodge includes:

8.5 acre property (commercial zoning) in a booming recreational area

Residential Real Estate just around the corner is listed as high as $1.2 million

Property values increased by 39% in the area in 2007

Tourist/Commercial zoning allows almost any kind of business you might like to add

Main Lodge (part log building) including:

4 bedrooms upstairs (three are used as B&B rooms)

Licensed Restaurant and fully equipped stainless steel Kitchen with walk-in freezers and cooler

Convenience Store

Liquor Agency Store

5 rustic log cabins – fully equipped and BC Tourism approved

Mobile Home (rented)

Gas Sales – 2 above ground tanks and one gas pump

Propane Sales

Camp area – lots of room for expansion

Coin-operated Laundromat and Shower-house (both open to the public)

10 minute walk to Green Lake

surrounded by Crown Land and trails

Inventory for Kitchen, Store, Liquor Store, Gas and Propane NOT INCLUDED.

This is a 100 % Share Sale - Asset Sale Could Be Negotiated.

For more information please contact Elke Scott
tel: (250) 456-7524 - fax: (250) 456-7512
8 info@littlehorselodge.com

MAIN LODGE

RESTAURANT:

full service, licensed restaurant

60 seat capacity

550 ft² deck for outdoor dining

nicely arranged area for bar service with all necessary cooling equipment

specializes in homemade meals, pies and bread

known for excellent German cuisine

GENERAL STORE: 390 ft² full range of products candy, ice cream, pop, cigarettes, dry goods etc. coolers and freezers included hot water tank
KITCHEN: completely equipped with stainless steel 2 walk-in freezers and 1 walk-in cooler separate areas set aside for cooking, clean-up, baking and waitress set-up extra fridge and freezer in kitchen extra fridge for waitresses room for storage

OWNER'S RESIDENCE OR B&B GUESTROOMS:

1,670 ft² residence above the restaurant and store
- access to facilities below
- private deck and front balcony
4 bedrooms
- one room has a partially completed en suite
- each bedroom has a walk-in closet
- 3 bedrooms are used for B&B
  - rooms share one bathroom

PARTIAL BASEMENT:

access from the kitchen and store

exterior entry into an area with 2 washrooms/showers and laundromat

locked area with the kitchen/store access houses the natural gas and wood furnace as well as two hot water tanks.

LIQUOR STORE:

new addition – since March 2003
Two shelving units included as well as a cooler
BC Tourism approved accommodation
This is an excellent business for one large family or 2 families with several areas which
could be further developed (more cabins, bigger camp area etc.)

OUTSIDE AMENITIES

CAMPSITES:

well treed camp area, some with power, some overlooking the pond

private, shaded area for tenting

10 campsites

each with fire-pit and picnic table (6 new in 2003)

plenty of room to expand this aspect of the business

GAS & PROPANE:

self-serve fuel saves on employee wages

2 propane tanks for propane bottles
as well as public shower house and cabins

fuel system with full leak containment

WASH HOUSES:

2 coin-operated showers

flush toilets

laundromat (for guest and public use)

5 LOG CABINS:

all cabins have propane heaters and front decks

Country style decor

beds, table and chairs in each cabin, incl. Linen and bedding and fire ext.

cabins 1 and 2 sleep four people

kitchen facilities

running cold water

cabins 3, 4 and 5 are suited for two people

kitchen

running water

central outdoor fire-pit available for evening get-togethers

approved to build 3 more cabins on property.

CORRALS:

excellent corral system accommodates up to 100 horses
arriving twice daily on Mondays and Fridays from a local ranch

trail rides from other ranches in the area make use of corrals

riders often take this time to enjoy lunch or refreshments at the store

MOBILE HOME:

10' x 40'

small, 2 bedroom mobile with addition (mud room)

oil furnace

propane for cooking

hot water tank

SHOP:

14' x 16' shop

shelving

benches

wood heater inside

STORAGE SHED:

wood shed for all kind of storage

storage shed for life jackets, oars and motors

BOATS:

19' canoe

KITCHEN ITEMS INCLUDED

microwave oven

Quest Metalworks electric steam table (4 bin)

electric food warmer for soup

stainless utensil bar and shelf

2 four-slice toasters

fridge and freezer

2 Keating deep fryers – natural gas

Wolf char-broiler

Quest gas oven and grill

Enterprise 4 burner electric stove

stainless exhaust fan and hood

automatic chemical fire extinguisher system (NEW in 2002)

window fan/air conditioning

two-tier, electric pizza oven

wash sink

miscellaneous trays, steam table items and operational items

BBQ King revolving oven – rotisserie grill (on patio)

fire extinguisher

BAKING ROOM ITEMS INCLUDED

3 arborite covered preparation counters

Globe Simpson food scale

Blakesly bakers mixer

Robot vertical cutter and attachments

miscellaneous pots, pans and roasters

miscellaneous stainless bowl and plastic bowls and containers

baking pans, trays, muffin tins, bread tins etc.

pizza pans – large and small

2 salad spinners

STORE ITEMS INCLUDED

self-serve gas monitor – console

Coldstream ice cream display freezer

Kelvinator refrigeration display case 8 ft.

Gibson ice chest freezer

chocolate bar and gum rack

potato chip rack

all the shelves in the store

pegboard with assorted hooks

ice cream freezer

Schaefer/Casio TK 1300 Cash register

wooden shelves

PLEASE NOTE THAT STOCK, IN ALL AREAS OF THE BUSINESS, IS NOT INCLUDED(stock estimated at approximately $25,000)

RESTAURANT ITEMS INCLUDED

Hamilton Beach drink blender

Hamilton Beach milkshake blender

Bunn two-burner coffee maker and pots

Sony stereo and 6 speakers

bar fridge – moved upstairs for B&B guests

movable bar and miscellaneous counters

Coca-Cola fridge (owned by Coca-Cola) for cans

all curtains in restaurant and store

8 wooden tables and wooden chairs, bar stools

cordless phone and answering machine

stainless steel bar unit

sugar, salt, pepper, napkin holders and dispensers

some hanging plants

plates, mugs, cutlery, bowls, glasses, plus all other restaurant dishes

Regency fireplace and utensils

Westbend – water boiler

DISHWASHING AREA ITEMS INCLUDED

Foster walk-in refrigerator

Foster walk-in freezers (2)

Stainless steel vegetable sink

Hobart sterilizer for dishes

double stainless steel wash sinks and draining board

drying rack

home cut fries chipper wall mount

misc. brooms etc.

WAITRESS STATION

fridge

wine rack and misc. serving trays

misc. counters and cupboards

reservation signs

misc. containers and condiment trays

wine decanters – small and large

vinegar and syrup containers

STORAGE ROOM ITEMS INCLUDED

2 highchairs and two booster chairs

vacuum cleaner

misc. shelving

ketchup dispenser for filling bottles

three-page menu covers

FRONT LOBBY AND DECK ITEMS INCLUDED

Protection One Alarm System with monitoring contract

neon OPEN sign – electric

misc. door mats

misc. garbage cans

5 patio plastic tables and chairs

totem pole

portable BBQ

boot brush

Little Horse Lodge foam sign (NEW in 2003)

half oak barrel for flowers

OUTSIDE ITEMS INCLUDED

NEW Single Wall Tidey Tanks seated on metal saddles. The gas tanks are property of Brent Graham Ltd. and can be purchased at any time.

fire extinguisher at propane filling station

2 signs at corners of property

island light

yard light – owned by BC Hydro

double sided gas pump and hoses

above ground fuel storage system (2 tanks)

19' canoe with paddles

sandbox

modular home with some furnishings and dishes etc.

RSF wood stove – in shop

work bench

satellite dish at mobile home

10 picnic tables (6 new in 2003)

5 CABINS - ITEMS INCLUDED
please note that all items are enough to accommodate the size of the cabin in question as some sleep 4 and others 2.

fridge

propane cooking surface

dishes

pots

coffee maker

utensils

bed(s), bedding

curtains

rugs

pillows

towels

facecloths

tea towels
dishcloth
broom / dustpan
pictures
table and chairs
propane heaters
nightstand and lamp
2 plastic chairs and a table on front deck
fire extinguishers
everything required for BC Tourism – Accommodation Guide approval

DOWNSTAIRS – BASEMENT INCLUDED

washer and dyer – both used for Cabin laundry

Fawcett wood furnace

Lennox natural gas furnace – NEW Nov. 2006

folding table in laundry area

2 hot water tanks, one electric and one natural gas (one new in 2005)

water pressure tank

SHOWER AND LAUNDRY HOUSE ITEMS INCLUDED

Maytag commercial washer – coin-operated

commercial dryer – coin-operated

2 coin machines for showers

hot water tank for showers

UPSTAIRS MAIN LODGE

B&B / residence

4 beds (including bedding and pillows)

3 queen size (NEW in 2001)

1 single

6 chairs and 3 fold-tables

office table and office chair in lobby

coffeemaker and microwave

B&B guestrooms are approved by BC Tourism Accommodation Guide

ITEMS NOT INCLUDED

furniture in lobby upstairs in main building

office shelves in office area

HP-Laptop with Scanner and HP-Printer

movie rack and movies in store – owned by Movie Corner

Craftsman wet vacuum

exterior freezer for ice – owned by supplier

all surplus lumber and wood products

all tools in shop

Graef meat slicer

children's bed in upstairs guestroom

children's travel bed upstairs

all items in 'private' room upstairs

any remaining items in shop not listed as included other than shelving and work bench

all decorations and misc. bar knic-knacs in restaurant

extension ladder – plus two step ladders

beer stein collection

all pictures

all tapes, CDs and private movies

personal belongings in basement

personal belongings in storage shed

please contact owner if any inclusions/exclusions are unclear

PLEASE NOTE THAT STOCK, IN ALL AREAS OF THE BUSINESS, IS NOT INCLUDED(stock estimated at approximately $25,000)

LITTLE HORSE LODGE - History

It all began 1964 as a pie and coffee “shop” for horseback riders on Little Horse Lake.

In 1967 Harvey Bater, with the help of John Scheepbouwer and Neil Livingston, began the existing building of Little Horse Lodge on the North Green Lake Road.

They continued to serve their delicious homemade pies as well as adding to the menu. The store was opened and pottery was displayed and sold.

In 1977 Roy and Doris Patriquin purchased the Lodge, which was still only open through the summer months. At this time there were many changes, including extending business to year-round in order to satisfy the needs of the growing area.

The corrals were added to accommodate the steady stream of horseback riders who continued to stop by for home-cooked meals and delicious homemade pies.

Snowmobile and cross-country ski trails that wind through the property were blazed at this time and the traditional Sunday Dinners were started.

In July 1984, Kim and Tony Knittle purchased Little Horse. Again, many changes took place such as an addition to the store. A miniature ice cream parlor and a candy shop are being added. Also the rustic log cabins from J-Bar-T Ranch were moved to Little Horse property. Another delight was musical entertainment, soon a piano was on hand for that Saturday night sing-a-long.

Bob and Brenda Daub purchased the Lodge in January 1993. They started out to renovate the living quarter upstairs, then moved upstairs and renovated the restaurant and store. They added on the deck off the front of the main building.

In May 1998, the Schuster Family from Germany decided to change their life style and live in this beautiful part of BC. Dieter and Katie together with their kids Heiko and Elke (called Elli) immigrated. Katie already worked in a Restaurant in Germany before and added the German Cuisine to the menu.

In 2000 the main building got a new look and the balcony area was redone. In 2001 the upstairs of the Main building changed into a B&B guestroom area.

A Rural Liquor Agency was added on in 2003, which was very much appreciated by Locals as well as Tourists. In the summer of 2008 two new Tidey Gas Tanks were put in. Since the spring in 2009 Little Horse Lodge also offers Wireless Internet Service to their customers and also added a Coffee Bar from “Van Houtte” to their Store.

ABOUT THE COMMUNITY:

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For more information
please contact:

Elke Scott
6143 North Green Lake Road
70 Mile House, BC V0K 2K0 Canada
tel: (250) 456-7524
fax: (250) 456-7512

8 info@littlehorselodge.com

From the south:
We are located approximately 5 hours North of Vancouver. Follow the Trans Canada Highway to Cache Creek, continue north to the "Old Cariboo Gold Rush Trail" (Hwy. 97) through Clinton to 70 Mile House. At 70 Mile House turn right to Watch Lake/Green Lake and follow the signs.

From the east:
From Little Fort take the "Fishing Highway" (Hwy. 24). Just before Lone Butte turn left to Watch Lake/Green Lake and follow the signs.

From the north:
From Williams Lake on Hwy. 97 south to 100 Mile House. Continue to 83 Mile, turn left and follow the signs.

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