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A L A SK A ’ S GOLD C R EEK LODGE King Salmon, Alaska $6,250,000 | 21± Acres

Alaska’s Gold Creek Lodge | King Salmon, Alaska

INTRODUCTION Alaska's Gold Creek Lodge - $6,250,000 - Bookings up 11% YoY Alaska’s Gold Creek Lodge is a world-class eco-adventure and fishing lodge on the banks of the worldfamous Naknek River. Outside of King Salmon, Alaska, and home to Fat Bear Week conducted by the US National Park Service in Katmai National Park, the lodge operates seasonally from May 1 to October 1. The lodge is located within the Bristol Bay watershed at the entrance to Katmai National Park on the southwestern peninsula, approximately 280 miles from Anchorage. King Salmon is accessible by air only, ensuring a truly untamed remote wilderness experience.

The Naknek River and the surrounding area host prolific runs of all five species of salmon and is a designated trophy rainbow trout area. Rainbows on this river frequently get to 30” long and weigh upwards of 10 pounds. The Naknek River is a tidal river that brings in a fresh crop of salmon with each new tide, ensuring excellent fishing. According to Alaska Magazine, the Naknek River is the best rainbow trout fishing in Alaska. The strong salmon runs also bring with them incredible wildlife.

Fishermen, wildlife viewers, photographers, and eco-adventurers have endless custom adventures from this stunning first-class lodge.

Alaska’s Gold Creek Lodge is a luxury basecamp offering world-class guided fishing, wildlife viewing, ATV adventures, scenic flights, hiking, kayaking, paddle-boarding, beachcombing, and excursions to Aniakchak National Monument and Katmai National Park. Run by a two-generation family and veteran-owned, the lodge caters to up to 45 guests daily, ensuring a personalized and exceptional Alaskan adventure.

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21± Acres Home of the Fat Bear contest at Brook Falls World Class Rainbow Trout fishery 10-minute drive from King Salmon Airport All five species of Pacific salmon run in the Naknek River Amazing fly-fishing for rainbow trout, Dolly Varden, northern pike, grayling, Arctic char, and lake trout Private dock On-grid with water, power, and satellite internet Sale includes all furniture, fixtures, and equipment; completely turn-key operation

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Alaska’s Gold Creek Lodge | King Salmon, Alaska

All new infrastructure Brown bear viewing platform Only lodge in Alaska with Sherp UTV’s Largest sockeye salmon run in the world Four active volcanoes in sight of the lodge Single-family residence on 5± acres with 500± feet of river frontage Katmai Water Taxi to Brooks Falls for bear viewing accommodates up to 24 passengers, 7 times per day Rental car fleet Finest dining in Bristol Bay Lodge can accommodate up to 45 people per day

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LOCATION Alaska’s Gold Creek Lodge is located 292 miles southwest of Anchorage on the Naknek River, about five miles outside King Salmon in the middle of the world-famous Bristol Bay fishery in Western Alaska.

GETTING THERE From Anchorage, take a direct commercial flight to King Salmon.

AIRPORT SERVICES King Salmon Airport (AKN) in King Salmon, Alaska offers commercial flights to Anchorage, air taxi and genteral avaiation services. Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) in Anchorage, Alaska provides daily passenger flights via several airlines, including Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta, United, and Air Canada.

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Alaska’s Gold Creek Lodge | King Salmon, Alaska

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AREA HISTORY History In the 1930s, the U.S. government built an air navigation silo at what is known today as King Salmon, Alaska and later built an airbase around the silo.

The road from Naknek to King Salmon was constructed in the 1940s and 1950s and is approximately 16 miles long. The National Park Service, the Weather Bureau, and the Alaska Department of Fish and Game all have facilities in King Salmon. King Salmon is now a hub, transportation service, and shipment center for the commercial salmon and sport fishing industries.

Otis the Bear Close to Alaska’s Gold Creek Lodge is Katmai National Park. Every October, the park hosts Fat Bear Week, where the public votes for the fattest bear in the park. It was started in 2014 by a park ranger and has since gained national attention, being featured on the Today show and in the Wall Street Journal. Alaska’s most prominent celebrity is Otis, a four-time champion of Fat Bear Week. Weighing nearly 1,000 pounds, he is identified by his floppy ear, big belly, and patience. He is laser-focused on salmon and can eat as many as 40 of them in five hours. Otis is so beloved you will find coffee mugs, hats, blankets, and t-shirts featuring this famous big bear.

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Alaska’s Gold Creek Lodge | King Salmon, Alaska

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ACREAGE • •

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21± acres Approximately 1,000± feet of river frontage on the Naknek River

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CLIMATE Climate information for King Salmon, Alaska Data courtesy of http://www.city-data.com/city/King-Salmon-Alaska.html

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Alaska’s Gold Creek Lodge | King Salmon, Alaska

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MAIN LODGE

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Alaska’s Gold Creek Lodge | King Salmon, Alaska

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S leeping A rrangements • • • • • • • • •

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6 cabins 7 yurts (1 dining, 1 bar, 1 office, 3 guests) 5 main lodge rooms 3 king beds 19 queen beds 8 full beds 2 twin beds 4 hide-a-beds New suite added in June 2023

Alaska’s Gold Creek Lodge | King Salmon, Alaska

A laska ’ s G old C reek L odge B uilding S pecifications Year Built for: • Main Lodge completed in 2015 • Guest Bunkhouse completed in 2015 • Guest Log Cabins completed in 2015 • Boat House completed in 2015 • Well Pumphouse 2015 Building Areas for: • Boat House Building Area 40’ X 60’ • Approximate Main Lodge Great Room Area 45’ X 45’ • Guest Bunkhouse approximately 2,000 square feet • 6 Cabins 20’ X 20’ • 7 Yurts - 24’ across

Deck Areas for: Main Lodge • Section 1 = 78’ X 25’ • Section 2 = 34’ X 17’ • Section 3 = 15’ X 15’ • Section 4 = 60’ X 10’ Guest Bunkhouse • Front 16’ X 5’ • Cabins (6) 16’X6’ Bunk House • 20’ X 7’ Foundations present at the Log Cabins – Concrete, including the Boat House

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N ewly A dded suite In June 2023, Alaska’s Gold Creek Lodge introduced a newly added suite with the capacity to accommodate four to six guests. Guests can enjoy breathtaking views from the comfort of their spacious room featuring a luxurious King size bed, two bunk beds, and the convenience of a generously sized en-suite bathroom. With this valuable addition to the current lodge offerings, we anticipate a substantial boost in revenue, potentially reaching up to $672,000 for the season. This new suite promises to be a lucrative asset for our establishment. In addition to the revenue the new suite will bring, the Katmai water taxi is up 48% this year.

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Alaska’s Gold Creek Lodge | King Salmon, Alaska

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ADVENTURES R ecreation • • • •

Fly-out Adventures Helicopter Adventures ATV Adventures Sherp ATV Wilderness Tours

Helicopter Adventures

ATV Adventures

Fly-out Adventures

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King Salmon Silver Salmon Sockeye Salmon Pink Salmon Chum Salmon Rainbow Trout Arctic Grayling Northern Pike Arctic Char Dolly Varden

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Hiking in Katmia

Bears at Falls

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Alaska’s Gold Creek Lodge | King Salmon, Alaska

Kayaking

Valley of Ten Thousand Smokes Hike

Walrus Viewing

Lynx swimming

Photo | Film Safari

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Alaska's Gold Creek Lodge Equipment List • • • • • • • • • • • •

2015 Can Am 6FJC 2015 Outlander 6x6 0615 2015 Outlander 6x6 0157 2021 Can Am UTV 2021 Polaris UTV 2021 Kubota Skid Steer Butcher equipment Fully outfitted commercial kitchen Commercial washer and dryer Miscellaneous electronic equipment All furniture and fixtures Private docs $200K and much more-- all tools, supplies, and equipment needed to run the lodge

Alaska’s Gold Creek Lodge Alaska's Gold Creek Lodge Equipment List Vehicles • 2015 Can Am 6FJC •• 2015 6x6 0615 2015 Outlander GMC red truck •• 2015 6x6Sprinter 0157 2015 Outlander Mercedes Benz •• 2021 2021 Can LoweAm BoatUTV Honda outboard and trailer #1 •• 2021 Polaris UTV 2021 Lowe Boat Honda outboard and trailer #2 •• 2021 Kubota Skid 22’ Sea Ark boat #1 Steer 22’ Sea Ark boat #2 •• Butcher equipment 22’ Seaoutfitted Ark boatcommercial #3 •• Fully kitchen 2021 Springdale travel trailer •• Commercial washer and dryer Two trailers 750electronic gal waste tank •• Miscellaneous equipment •• All Twofurniture mobile bathroom trailers and fixtures •• Private Two Sherps docs $200K and much more-- all tools, • 2022 Sprinter van supplies, and equipment needed to run the • 5 ton Military truck lodge 22

Alaska’s Gold Creek Lodge | King Salmon, Alaska

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T he B est H ospitality T hat I H ave E ver E xperienced !

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MINERAL RIGHTS All mineral rights appurtenant to the property and owned by the Seller will convey to the Buyer at closing. Mineral Rights are not guaranteed. It is recommended that a Buyer conduct a mineral rights search with an attorney or title company.

WATER SOURCE | WATER RIGHTS There is one active well, with three wells in total on the property.

CONSERVATION | STEWARDSHIP Each of us at Fay Ranches has a love of the land and a desire to see it remain as productive agricultural ground as well as quality fish and wildlife habitat. Through promoting the use of thoughtful land stewardship, Fay Ranches has guided owners toward a legacy of conserving wide-open spaces, enhancing and creating fisheries and wildlife habitats, and implementing sustainable agricultural operations. Fay Ranches is proud to say that since our company began in 1992, our clients’ conservation ethic and landuse practices have significantly enhanced the landscape on which we work.

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Alaska’s Gold Creek Lodge | King Salmon, Alaska

SUMMARY Alaska’s Gold Creek Lodge is truly a rare investment opportunity where an owner can enjoy all that Alaska has to offer in a magnificent lodge. Just minutes from the airport, it has a great return on investment, and the opportunity to scale up maximizes the lodge’s potential for a new owner; the buildings, systems, network, infrastructure, and customers are already in place. It would take several years of trips to experience all this lodge has to offer.

Katmai Water Taxi is your ultimate transportation option to Brooks Falls and Katmai National Park. Brooks Falls in Katmai National Park is a bucket list location for many visitors, where they might find Otis and other big bears feasting on a salmon buffet. Like most places in Alaska, Brooks Falls was once only accessible by float plane. The advantage of little to no competition in the area makes this water taxi business one that can grow steadily over time.

The rental car fleet at Alaska’s Bristol Bay Rentals offers guests the opportunity to get outside the lodge and visit some of the most beautiful places in Alaska. The area is full of mountains, lakes, rivers, and once-in-a-lifetime experiences. The Bristol Bay region boasts five National Parks and wildlife refuges where guests can go hunting, hiking, sport fishing, bear viewing, and more with the availability of a rental car.

The synergies between these three businesses gives them an advantage over all others in this space. It is the only lodge with this capability and has the potential to grow exponentially over time. The owners are ready to pass the baton to someone who can make these businesses thrive and give guests an unforgettable Alaska experience.

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Alaska’s Gold Creek Lodge | King Salmon, Alaska

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PRICE $9,700,000 • Alaska’s Gold Creek Lodge - $6,250,000 • Katmai Water Taxi - $3,000,000 • Alaska’s Bristol Bay Rentals - $450,000 A buyer may acquire all t hree properties toget her or t he lodge as a stand alone.

TERMS Cash or other terms acceptable to Seller

CONTACT This is an exclusive co-marketing with Fay Ranches, Inc and Top Shelf Realty, LLC. Please contact Troy Dana at 360-402-5500 | tdana@fayranches.com or Yvan Corbin at 907-301-0875 | yvan@ alaskatopshelfrealty.com to schedule a showing. An agent from Fay Ranches or Top Shelf Realty must be present at all showings. To view other properties, fly fishing properties, and sporting ranches that we have listed, please visit our web page at www.fayranches.com.

NOTICE Offer is subject to errors, omissions, prior sale, change or withdrawal without notice, and approval of purchase by owner. Information regarding land classification, carrying capacities, maps, etc., is intended only as a general guideline and has been provided by the owners and other sources deemed reliable, but the accuracy cannot be guaranteed. Prospective purchasers are encouraged to research the information to their own satisfaction.

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Alaska’s Gold Creek Lodge | King Salmon, Alaska

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ALASKA’S GOLD CREEK LODGE

*Additional five acres with house included.

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Alaska’s Gold Creek Lodge | King Salmon, Alaska

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TESTIMONIALS E xeeded S ky H igh E xpectations These people, places and experiences were stunning, deeply meaningful, and truly excellent on every level. Not only were all t he people experts in t heir roles, including t he guides, t he incredible chef, and t he team of hosts, but t hey also all have t his noticeable genuine love and concern for each of us as guests. Wit hout any pressure t hey’re constant ly making sure we’re having t he time of our lives, are safe and secure, and are also being challenged and taken beyond our expectations just enough to expand our horizons and show us more t han we knew was possible.

Trip and experience of a lifetime. We’re already planning our next visit. – Kevin S on Trip Advisor, August 2023

B est V acation E ver I cannot express enough how amazing our time was staying wit h Alaska’s Gold Creek Lodge. From t he owners (Kat will take care of you 100%), to t he tremendous staff and guides (special shout-out to Harding and Avery), t he fun and unique accommodations, location, and awesome excursion options, book your Alaska vacation here if you want to be well taken care of and experience a lot of what Alaska has to offer. Truly just a wonderful place to stay and we had t he trip of a lifetime. The people and t heir experience and knowledge and overall pleasantness make t his lodge an elite choice and you will be well-fed wit h stupendous meals at t he lodge too! – Betsy H on Trip Advisor, July 2023

F ishing and B ow F alls A dventure “This was truly a 5-star experience. My husband and I have traveled all over the world this by far was our favorite trip. The experience was one of a kind. The fly-out fishing on Contact Creek was excellent and amazing in every way. We saw lots of grizzly and caught lots of fish. Bow falls was a must-see. I can’t say enough about our wonderful guides, Ben, Bo, and Blaine. Kat made our dreams come true, and all the excursions were perfectly executed. Also, I can’t brag enough about the five-star meals, accommodations, excursions, and the comradery with this staff. Can’t wait to do it again.” -Nikki & Bill

AL A S KA ’ S B R ISTOL B AY R ENT ALS - $ 4 5 0,000 In Bristol Bay, car rentals can be hard to come by. Look no further than Alaska’s Bristol Bay Rentals, which offers cars as low as $150 a day. New clean vehicles, low mileage, and outstanding customer service are some of the reasons people keep coming back. The owners have a fleet of eight cars and two vans ready to be rented to those who visit the area.

The rental car fleet offers guests the opportunity to get outside the lodge and visit some of the most beautiful places in Alaska. The area is full of mountain views, lakes, rivers, and once-in-a-lifetime experiences. The Bristol Bay region hosts five National Parks and wildlife refuges. At Katmai National Park, guests can visit the Valley of 10,000 Smokes, go bear viewing at Brooks Falls, fish, hike Dumpling Mountain, and more. Some people want to be self-guided, and renting a car allows them to see and do things on their own time.

Run as a stand-alone profit center or fold into t he Lodge operations

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KA T M A I W A TE R TAXI - $ 3 , 0 0 0 , 0 0 0 Operating June 1 - September 25, Katmai Water Taxi (KWT) is the official water transportation option to Brooks Falls and Katmai National Park. Every Summer, about 30,000+ people visit the park to watch brown bears feast on salmon as they migrate up the Brooks River. On some days, as many as 25 bears can be seen filling their bellies with salmon for winter hibernation. One celebrity bear is Otis, the oldest bear to visit the falls and probably the most beloved. He is so well known he has his own Facebook page and is the master of patience and efficiency. Guest shuttles from the King Salmon, Alaska Airport to the National Park Service dock run daily from 7 am to 9 pm. In 2023, the water taxi transported approximately 3,000 passengers.

Upon arrival to Alaska, guests will be shuttled from King Salmon, Alaska Airport, to the National Park service dock. They will board a state-of-the-art, purpose-built USCG-inspected watercraft for a 45-minute scenic cruise across Naknek Lake to Brooks Camp. Brooks Falls in Katmai National Park is a bucket list location for many. Like most places in Alaska, Brooks Falls was once only accessible by float plane.

Katmai Water Taxi Services is a transportation service only. Once the guests disembark the boat, they are at the Brooks Camp Visitor Center, where they are encouraged to participate in the bear viewing orientation class hosted by Katmai National Park staff.

KWT has an advantage over the float planes in the area. Floatplane trips can, from time to time, be delayed or canceled because of inclement weather, which can put a damper on guests’ plans. KWT is a good and reliable transportation option with very few weather delays or cancellations.

Run as a stand-alone profit center or fold into t he lodge operations.

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KWT 2023 SEASON OUTLOOK • • • •

Season: June 1 - September 25, running 7 am - 8 pm with 24 passenger seats $450 per seat at 7 runs per day = $75,600 per day at 100% capacity 122 operational days x $75,600 per day = $9,223,200 total capacity With one boat, sales inventory is 20,496 seats per season

In 2023, the water taxi transported approximately 3,000 passengers, with daily operating costs averaging $5500 per day.

If sales remain the same in 2024, the 3,000± passengers transported at $450 per person will be $1,350,000.

It’s not unrealistic to expect 30% capacity in 2024. $2,766,960.

KWT got the attention of Natural Habitat Adventures, who is now booking their people on the water taxi starting in 2023. The synergies between the two businesses and their advantage over all others in this space, being the only lodge with this capability, can grow exponentially over time.

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Alaska’s Gold Creek Lodge | King Salmon, Alaska

KWT FINANCIALS 2019 was the first season for operations, and they only operated a portion of that season. Ticket prices at that time were $195 roundtrip. KWT did not operate in 2020 due to COVID. In 2021 KWT operated, but the park was on a COVID restriction of 25% and later 50%, with the campground closed intermittently for the better part of the season. Many people did not attempt to travel due to COVID and the restrictions in place by the National Park Service (NPS).

2022 was the first year of unrestricted operations. Demand greater than anticipated, Katmai Water Taxi designed the website so bookings could be made without personal interface. They learned quickly that 80% of passengers prefer to book over the phone or email questions, not simply book online. Customers can now call, email or book online.

KWT requested a price increase for operating season 2024 of $500 per person roundtrip and $250 per person for a one-way passage.

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TROY DANA Principal Broker Fay Ranches, Inc. Licensed in: WA, AK c. 360-402-5500 tdana@fayranches.com

FAY RANCHES INC. (800) 238.8616 info@fayranches.com www.fayranches.com

YVAN CORBIN Licensee Top Shelf Realty, LLC Licensed in: AK c. 907-301-0875 yvan@alaskatopshelfrealty.com