Kelleys Island Venture Resort
31-Room Waterfront Resort | ~$195 RevPAR
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Investment Highlights
Buyer has opportunity to acquire a cash flowing business with significant upside and additional value to be added.
Additional value-add opportunities:
Opportunity to convert meeting room to additional guest rooms. Currently, the meeting room is spacious enough to host 60 guests – accordingly, it is expected the meeting room is large enough to be converted to four additional guest rooms.
Opportunity to add tiki bar to waterfront parcel across from hotel. The waterfront parcel (owner by seller and transferring upon sale to buyer) is currently used as a waterfront private deck and common amenity for guests. A buyer can explore the opportunity to add a tiki bar which will provide a unique, and needed, F&B component for guests and other visitors on the island.
Opportunity to cater to wedding business. Given the property being the only traditional hotel on Kelleys Island as well as its picturesque location and access to waterfront dock – the hotel has a unique opportunity to host weddings which is expected to significantly boost the property’s total revenue and bottom-line.
Ownership purchased 6 golf carts September 2025 for guest rentals and expects this will add an additional $50,000 - $60,000 of NOI throughout 2026.
Seasonal business – as property is only running for 6-7 months of the year, it is able to command premium rates during season. As such, the hotel is expected to generate over $1,100,000 room revenue in 2025 (Approximately $195 RevPAR), despite only operating with 31 rooms.
Offered for sale at significant discount to replacement cost. Due to the island location and rising costs of materials & labor, current construction costs for a property of this caliber is expected to exceed $12,000,000.
Property Highlights
Property is the island’s sole hotel/resort, offering a unique value position with virtually no competition. The only alternative lodging options on the island include smaller bed & breakfast properties which are not able to compete at the same scale or offer similar amenities.
Absentee-owned and professionally run by third-party management company. Buyer has an opportunity to retain current third-party management company or property can be delivered unencumbered by any management contract.
Diverse mix of units featuring an average size of unit exceeding 620 sq. ft. Please view page 9 of Offering Memorandum for detailed unit mix.
Each suite features a private patio overlooking the pool, hot tub, and lake, enhancing guest experience and appeal.
The island’s small size and limited lodging options mean less competition, allowing the resort to capture a significant share of visitors seeking upscale accommodations.
High barrier-to-entry market. Situated on the south shore of Kelleys Island, the resort offers panoramic views of Lake Erie, Marblehead Peninsula, and Cedar Point.
Unique & exclusive location – only accessible by ferry, boat or plane. Majority of visitors enter through the Sandusky Ferry which makes multiple trips daily during season.
Benefits from being within a region (Lake Erie Shores & Islands) that has a robust and high active tourism market.
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