A rare opportunity in the heart of Harbor Country--this fully turnkey short-term rental business has been owned and operated for over 30 years and is now ready for its next chapter. The sale includes the entire business operation: website, client list, booking database, furnishings, and decor--making it a true walk-in investment with immediate income potential.Current NOI: $146,258Asking Price: $1,325,000Cap Rate: 11%Annual Room Revenue: $251,000Immediate Value-Add PotentialThe property currently operates at roughly 44% occupancy with an average nightly rate of $226. Our proforma is based on pushing occupancy to 50%, increasing nightly rates by 30%--a highly conservative adjustment compared to competitor pricing.
This well-maintained commercial building is currently operated as a boutique spa offering massage and wellness services. The interior has been updated throughout, featuring a clean and modern layout that can be easily adapted for a wide range of commercial uses. The property includes a full basement--ideal for rerouting plumbing, creating additional treatment rooms, or redesigning the space to suit any business concept. A newer roof and solid mechanicals provide peace of mind for future owners. Located within New Buffalo's General Commercial District, this property offers excellent visibility and flexible zoning that supports retail, office, service-based businesses, and more--all just steps from the heart of downtown.
Municipal & State Approved Turnkey Adult-Use Provisioning Center for sale - license and real estate included. Rare opportunity for an operator to expand in Southwest Michigan's cannabis market, the top sales volume town in the country, a destination community near the Illinois, Indiana, Ohio and Wisconsin borders. Besides branding and inventory, the only major site improvement needed is the construction of a new parking lot with 72 parking spaces. Situated on a high-traffic corner between US-12 and Wilson Road, the site benefits from outstanding visibility and signage opportunities directly off of both main roads. The corridor experiences approximately 8,455+ vehicles per day, providing exceptional exposure and a steady flow of daytime and evening traffic. Strategically positioned within New Buffalo's tourist corridor, the property is surrounded by national retailers, hotels, and dense residential neighborhoods; creating strong synergy and consistent consumer demand.
This property presents a prime office or home/office opportunity right at the entrance to Grand Beach Village, a popular Lake Michigan resort community. The large sign structure on the property near the street could be a beacon for clientele. There's also the potential of a future stop-light at this busy intersection. The front-windowed, fully-furnished two-level structure includes all appliances and with its lower-level walkout to a comfortable sitting area and fenced-in yard, it can also be utilized as an immediate short-term rental property. Two bedrooms, one upstairs and one downstairs, with two full bathrooms and numerous other rooms establish several different usage arrangements. Pine flooring and vintage-style decor greet occupants and visitors.
Owners Retiring! In the very heart of popular New Buffalo, MI, Ghost Isle Brewery overlooks the stunning 156-acre protected Galien River nature preserve, providing guests with spectacular & panoramic 4-season views. Spacious glass doors span the indoor dining room, bar & adjoining covered patio. In spring, summer & fall the opened doors provide open-air dining experiences. Indoor & outdoor entertainment stages, a binocular wetlands viewer & a second patio bar add to the fun vibe at Ghost Isle. Built & opened in 2019 with a coveted Brewpub license & seating for 208 with additional outdoor seating of 92. Ghost Isle's inviting indoor/outdoor dining atmosphere, full bar/full food menu & onsite brewery have made the location a must-visit destination every year for the thousands of visitors to New Buffalo & Harbor Country, also known as 'The Hamptons of the Midwest.' Situated along US-12 and within 4 minutes from I-94, this opportunity offers a restaurant owner a unique blend of visibility.
Multi use commercial opportunity for the entrepreneur in you!! TWO buildings for TWICE the fun - yoga studio / art studio / gallery / office space or weekend cottage ..... Located on the main street thru New Buffalo and walking distance to the harbor & beach, restaurants, brewery and grocery. No rental permits necessary with commercial zoning - providing more options for how you use the spaces. Currently used as teaching and presenting art related classes and projects, improv troop practice, rented small spaces to artists and open to more possibilities.Front building has bath and kitchenette - rear building has bath, large garage door and opportunity to morph into anything you can imagine. The right size at the right price in a community that continues to grow.
Immaculately Maintained Cottage within the commercial US 12 corridor. Situated on 3+ acres, this home's main level features an open concept living, dining and kitchen area,2 bedrooms & full bath. The upper level has two additional flex spaces for overflow sleeping and/or storage. The full basement is a walk-out to the spacious backyard. For outdoor living, there's a generously sized patio, private hot tub area, side access to the 2 car garage and the park-like vistas. The backyard features a firepit area, ample space for a pool, a shed/workshop and wooded visual barriers from neighboring properties. The rear 2-ish acres have marked walking and gold cart trails. All of this just a short distance from downtown New Buffalo, Lake Michigan Public Beach, Amtrak and all things Harbor Country.
Exceptional 8.34-acre commercial opportunity at the high-visibility corner of US-12 and Hoder Rd in New Buffalo Township. This parcel--proposed to be split from a 44-acre homestead--is subject to township approval and offers prime positioning just off Exit 4 East from I-94 toward Niles. Featuring approximately 757 feet of frontage on US-12 and 480 feet along Hoder Rd, the site is ideal for a range of commercial ventures including hospitality, dining, and retail. Existing improvements include an original farmhouse, multiple garage/storage buildings, a woodworking shop, and guest quarters. Property is currently occupied--appointments required. Public utilities including water, sewer, gas, electric, and cable are available at Hoder Rd. and US 12. Additional acreage may be available for purchase
High Visibility Commercial Property on US 12 with 2 Buildings and Pole Barn. Both buildings have many updates, have been well maintained and have strong long term rental history. Building A was built in 1996, new hvac in 2020, is well insulated and tons of natural light. Building B was completely renovated in 2015 to include vaulted ceilings, new windows, hvac, oak flooring, bathroom and roof. The parcel is located within the C1 zoning district which also allows for some mixed use possibilities. While it is not located within the cannabis overlay, the buildings offer many other potential uses. There is parking for approximately 10 cars, and room for more. The 20' x 30' pole barn can be rented or used for your personal storage. Call to see this revenue producing property today!!
Seize this exceptional opportunity to own a nearly one-acre property at 310 E Buffalo Street. This versatile offering includes a 3,346 sq ft restaurant and an 860 sq ft office space, both poised for development or immediate use. The property comes with active and transferable Class C (on-premises) and Specially Designated Merchant (off-premises) liquor licenses, enhancing its potential. Situated just steps from Whitaker Street and the pristine shores of Lake Michigan, this property offers unparalleled access to New Buffalo's vibrant downtown and waterfront attractions. Located approximately 70 miles from downtown Chicago, New Buffalo benefits from its accessibility to a large metropolitan population, enhancing its appeal as a weekend getaway and boosting local commerce.
What a great opportunity to own a retail space at Bridgewater. Only 6 commercial spaces were built in this Development. Unit #5 which is for sale is currently Zoe's Bakery. This is a perfect location for a business opportunity. Located within the marina district, and Lake Michigan beach just over the bridge. This unit comes with inventory, cooler, oven, kitchen necessities, stainless steel shelving.Other uses for this great space could be a unique coffee shop, a juice bar, health food store, sandwich shop to name a few possibilities for this boutique location. Besides the foot traffic, the Amtrak station is just across the street. What a great place to welcome traveling guests as they visit our wonderful town. The shop has two ways for easy access, by way of the concrete ramp or by
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Betty Biernacki
What a great opportunity to own a retail space at Bridgewater. Only 6 commercial spaces were built in this Development. Unit #5 which is for sale is currently Zoe's Bakery. This is a perfect location for a business opportunity. Located within the marina district, and Lake Michigan beach just over the bridge. This unit comes with inventory, cooler, oven, kitchen necessities, stainless steel shelving.Other uses for this great space could be a unique coffee shop, a juice bar, health food store, sandwich shop to name a few possibilities for this boutique location. Besides the foot traffic, the Amtrak station is just across the street. What a great place to welcome traveling guests as they visit our wonderful town. The shop has two ways for easy access, by way of the concrete ramp or bystaircase. Shop owner has private entrance for parking within this development.
A wonderful opportunity in New Buffalo. Currently the Popular Jackies Restaurant and catering. A nice clean and cozy dining area inside, patio dining outside. PLUS an attached retail shop. Most of the equipment is owned by the sellers. A large walk in cooler sets just off of the kitchen area. the work area has an efficient floorplan. As you can see by the photos the present tenant keeps everything neat and clean, the way a restaurant should be run. There is room to expand the hours of operation to include dinner or space for the always in demand pizza offerings. The retail area and display cases really are out of the ordinary in this area and creative minds can use that area for many different products.. In fact the building is zoned retail commercial and not limited to food .
Former 8,500 SF catering hall. +/- 48 parking spots. Future parcel split of approximately +/- 2.145 acres. Located off US-12 & I-94 interchange, the gateway to the New Buffalo Lakeshore area. Pylon signage opportunity possibly along US-12.
New Buffalo is located in Michigan. New Buffalo, Michigan has a population of 1,433. New Buffalo is less family-centric than the surrounding county with 23.17% of the households containing married families with children. The county average for households married with children is 24.06%.
The median household income in New Buffalo, Michigan is $59,226. The median household income for the surrounding county is $55,893 compared to the national median of $69,021. The median age of people living in New Buffalo is 51 years.
The average high temperature in July is 82.2 degrees, with an average low temperature in January of 17.7 degrees. The average rainfall is approximately 40.1 inches per year, with 53.9 inches of snow per year.
