Downtown Elkader Historic Bed and Breakfast w/Retail store front
Business Description
Historic Downtown Elkader Bed & Breakfast and Retail Operation
This turnkey hospitality and retail business occupies a completely remodeled 7,526 square foot historic building on a prominent corner in downtown Elkader's historic district, adjacent to the Historic Opera House. Established in 2021, the property uniquely combines accommodation and retail operations under one roof.
Business Overview:
The operation features four short-term overnight suites on the second floor, functioning as the area's only true bed and breakfast. The first floor houses a cafe/coffee shop with retail space specializing in outdoor gear, creating multiple revenue streams from hospitality, food service, and retail sales.
Property Features:
- Prime corner location with high visibility
- Completely renovated historic building with all new utilities
- Two separate entrances to retail space with potential for third entrance
- Independent entrance and emergency exit for upstairs accommodation
- All furnishings, linens, towels, and kitchenware included for suites
- Two operating websites included in sale
- First floor cafe equipment negotiable
Growth Potential:
Significant expansion opportunities exist with the flexible first floor layout that could accommodate up to three separate retail or office storefronts. The current mixed-use model provides proven income diversification, while the unique combination of hospitality and retail creates competitive advantages in the local market.
Financial Details:
- Asking Price: $548,000 (includes real estate)
- FF&E: $30,000
- Inventory Value: $20,000
- Building owned by seller, included in transaction
The seller provides 30 days of operational training to ensure smooth transition. This represents a rare opportunity to acquire an established hospitality business in Iowa's historic tourism corridor with immediate income potential and significant expansion possibilities.
Seller motivated due to health considerations. Serious inquiries require pre-qualification and NDA for financial review.
This turnkey hospitality and retail business occupies a completely remodeled 7,526 square foot historic building on a prominent corner in downtown Elkader's historic district, adjacent to the Historic Opera House. Established in 2021, the property uniquely combines accommodation and retail operations under one roof.
Business Overview:
The operation features four short-term overnight suites on the second floor, functioning as the area's only true bed and breakfast. The first floor houses a cafe/coffee shop with retail space specializing in outdoor gear, creating multiple revenue streams from hospitality, food service, and retail sales.
Property Features:
- Prime corner location with high visibility
- Completely renovated historic building with all new utilities
- Two separate entrances to retail space with potential for third entrance
- Independent entrance and emergency exit for upstairs accommodation
- All furnishings, linens, towels, and kitchenware included for suites
- Two operating websites included in sale
- First floor cafe equipment negotiable
Growth Potential:
Significant expansion opportunities exist with the flexible first floor layout that could accommodate up to three separate retail or office storefronts. The current mixed-use model provides proven income diversification, while the unique combination of hospitality and retail creates competitive advantages in the local market.
Financial Details:
- Asking Price: $548,000 (includes real estate)
- FF&E: $30,000
- Inventory Value: $20,000
- Building owned by seller, included in transaction
The seller provides 30 days of operational training to ensure smooth transition. This represents a rare opportunity to acquire an established hospitality business in Iowa's historic tourism corridor with immediate income potential and significant expansion possibilities.
Seller motivated due to health considerations. Serious inquiries require pre-qualification and NDA for financial review.
About the Business
- Years in Operation
- 4
- Employees
- 2 (2 Part-time)
- Facilities & Assets
- 4 suites on second floor operate as overnight rentals or extended stay. Currently one is leased by local hospital with 1.5 years remaining with current terms. Fully furnished Suites 3 with fully equipped kitchens, one studio. Laundry on second floor to service suites. First floor space can be available as is with full cafe equipment to operate a coffee shop, breakfast and lunch counter, for an extra fee to purchase cafe equipment.
- Website
- https://www.gearelkader.com
- Market Outlook / Competition
- Prime corner property in historic downtown district. Only true bed and breakfast in the area.
- Opportunities for Growth
- First floor could become 3 retail or office storefronts. Two separate entrances exist to the retail space a third could be added economically. Apartments/Bed and Breakfast has separate entrance and emergency exit.
Real Estate
- Owned or Leased
- Owned
- Included in asking price
- Building Sq. Ft.
- 7,526
About the Sale
- Seller Motivation
- Health of owner
- Transition Support
- 30 days of existing operational training.
- Financing Options
- Pre-qualified buyers with lender approved paperwork. Sales figures w/NDA
Listing Info
- ID
- 2432686
- Listing Views
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