Exceptional opportunity to own the Waterway Inn—Indian River’s top-rated lodging facility and a thriving, fully renovated four-season business in the heart of Northern Michigan’s Inland Waterway. Sitting on nearly 2 acres of commercial-zoned land just 300 feet off I-75, this turnkey property offers significant growth potential with room for expansion. Originally purchased as the Coach House Motel in 2019, the owners have invested over $400,000 in improvements, elevating the property’s reputation to a 4.6-star Google rating and earning the #1 spot on TripAdvisor for lodging in Indian River. The Inn features 11 fully updated rooms, six income-producing mobile homes, and a spacious 3-bedroom, 1-bath owner’s quarters. A profitable public drop-off laundry service adds an additional revenue stream. Every room and mobile home has been renovated with new beds, linens, Roku TVs, high-speed internet, and a modern reservation system that seamlessly connects to major booking platforms. Centrally located, the Waterway Inn is the only lodging facility within walking distance to downtown Indian River, Burt Lake State Park, two boat launches, and direct access to the North Central State Trail. Its prime location off Exit 310 also captures a steady flow of walk-in traffic. The Inn benefits from repeat business, exclusive partnerships with local golf courses, fishing charters, and outdoor adventure companies, and is frequently at full capacity during peak seasons and even throughout the off-season. With a strong 16% cap rate, this property offers excellent cash flow and investment potential. Indian River is a rapidly growing destination with over $6 million in recent commercial investment, limited commercial-zoned land, and easy access to Petoskey, Harbor Springs, Bay Harbor, and Mackinaw City. Offered turn-key, this sale includes the real estate, business, equipment, furnishings, and detailed operational records—ready for new ownership
For sale
$990,000
6100 M 68, Indian River, MI 49749
--beds
--baths
9,177sqft
Est.:
Multi Family
Built in 1993
-- sqft lot
$944,700 Zestimate®
$108/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Modern reservation systemFully updated roomsRenovated with new bedsHigh-speed internetCommercial-zoned land
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: April 01, 2025 at 03:56pm
Listed by:
Kenneth Weaver 231-947-7777,
Berkshire Hathaway Homeservices - TC 231-947-7777,
Jonathan Crane,
Berkshire Hathaway Homeservices - TC
Source: NGLRMLS,MLS#: 1931755

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Facts & features
Interior
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas, Fireplace(s)
Cooling
- Electric
Appliances
- Included: Other
Features
- None, High Speed Internet, Cable TV
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Gas
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 9,177 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Detached
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Garden
- Waterfront features: None
Lot
- Size: 2 Acres
Details
- Additional structures: None
- Parcel number: 161-024-400-578-02
- Zoning description: Commercial
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Property subtype: Multi Family
Materials
- Frame, Wood Siding
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1993
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Community Well
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Common Area, Trails
- Subdivision: Waterway Inn
Location
- Region: Indian River
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $108/sqft
- Price range: $990K - $990K
- Date on market: 3/27/2025
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,1031 Exchange,Other
- Ownership type: Corporation
- Lease term: Other
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