Wasilla, Alaska
$1,950,000 | 50.69± Acres
Seller Financing Available to Qualified Buyers
MCDOUGALL LODGE LLC
McDougall Lodge LLC | Wasilla, Alaska
INTRODUCTION
McDougall Lodge began in 2005 when the Seller acquired the lodge built originally in 1979 as a sport fishing destination lodge that was active until 2004. Since 2005 the lodge cabins and outbuildings have all undergone extensive remodeling, additions, and upgrades over the years.
The lodge is run/operated as McDougall Lodge, an overnight remote sportfishing lodge specializing in salmon and trout fishing trips. The total building area is approximately 10,356 square feet, with a capacity of 28 guests and 16 staff/crew.
Located near Mile 35 of the Yentna River, McDougall Lodge is approximately one mile downstream from the mouth of Lake Creek. This area is a remote, boat, airplane, or snowmachine-only accessible area in the western Matanuska-Susitna Borough. Lake Creek is approximately 65 air miles northwest of Anchorage and about 16 miles east of Skwentna. Lake Creek is located approximately one mile upriver and provides very good sport-fishing opportunities for summertime anglers.
The area is classified as an isolated/remote area, unzoned by the Matanuska Susitna Borough. The lodge’s power plant provides electricity and hot and cold running water supplied by on-site wells.
Fishing, hunting, hiking, and all five Alaska salmon runs are found at or near the lodge: king, silver, pinks, chum, and sockeye. In addition, anglers have opportunities with rainbow trout, grayling, northern pike, and occasional Dolly Varden if fly fishing is your preference.
Wildlife at and nearby the lodge range from moose, black bear, and the coveted Alaska brown bear. The owner is selling the turnkey operation, including all furntiture, fixtures, and equipment. Bookings average $500,000 annually with plenty of room to grow. When summer comes to an end, there is significant potential for winter businesses at McDougall Lodge. Guests can venture into the wilderness for a self-guided hunting trip, take a front-row seat at the Iditarod, or Heli-ski untracked terrain and endless powder on the Alaska Range.
Pictures alone do not capture the impact to the senses when guests arrive for the first time; sounds, the aroma of the cottonwoods and spruce all come together in Central Alaska and McDougall Lodge. Opportunities to expand this remarkable offering are endless. With its own private beach, bring your floatplane, jet sled, or more. Located a 20-minute plane ride from Anchorage, with room to land an R44 or Jet Ranger, this retreat offers it all. King salmon are abundant, and a typical day would result in landing 75-125 kings. 1
QUICK FACTS
• 50.69± acres
• 20-minute floatplane ride, 65 miles northwest of Anchorage
• All five species of Pacific salmon run in the Yentna River
• Amazing fly-fishing for rainbow trout, Dolly Varden, northern pike, and northern grayling
• Private beach
• Off-grid with water, power, satellite internet, 24/7 power
• Sale includes all furniture, fixtures, and equipment; completely turnkey operation
• 10,000+ square feet of buildings
• Landed 150 kings in a day a few times
• Potential winter businesses include housing guests for the Iditarod, Heli-skiing, and self-guided hunting trips
• Another income source to consider is white water fishing from Chelatna Lake to McDougall Lodge
• Fantastic black bear and moose hunting
LOCATION
The lodge is located 65 miles northwest of Anchorage on the Yentna River, about 1 mile downstream from Lake Creek in the heart of Central Alaska.
GETTING THERE
From Anchorage - accessible by floatplane
AIRPORT SERVICES
Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport, where Alaska Airlines has daily flights originating from Seattle
ACREAGE
50.69± deeded acres
Approximately 1,000 feet of river front
McDougall Lodge LLC | Wasilla, Alaska
TIMBERLAND
The site has a native mixture of spruce, cottonwood, alder, and willow.
CLIMATE
Anchorage, Alaska
Data courtesy of http://www.city-data.com/city/Anchorage-Alaska.html
RECREATION
• Sightseeing
• Wildlife Viewing
• Wilderness Camping
• Fishing
• Hunting
• Rafting
• Remote River Rides
• Guided white water fishing trips
Estimated Potential
Income Sources
• Heli-skiing - $8,500 per person
• Front row seats at the Iditarod $250 per person
• Hunting - $2,950 per person
Photo not taken on property
• King Salmon
• Silver Salmon
• Sockeye Salmon
• Pink Salmon
• Chum Salmon
• Rainbow Trout
• Arctic Grayling
• Northern Pike
Chum Salmon
Pink Salmon
Sockeye Salmon SilverSalmon
FINANCIALS | INVENTORY
• 2018 Bookings $570,427
• 2019 Bookings $420,545
• 2020 Bookings $216,000 (due to Covid and King Salmon fishing closing)
• 2021 Bookings $506,012.50
• 2022 current gross revenue $460,000, anticipated to be over $500,000 by year end
McDougall Lodge
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 SOURCES | WATER RIGHTS
Wells on 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.
TESTIMONIALS
GREAT FISHING
I have been coming up to McDougall’s for the last five years. The fishing is always fantastic, and you are surrounded by beautiful scenery and wildlife wherever you fish! The guides are knowledgeable and eager to assist you in getting the most fishing in as possible using different techniques.
AMAZING LODGE
The accommodations at McDougall’s are excellent. Clean, comfortable cabins and lodge rooms with custom furniture can’t be beat! On a clear day, you can see Mt. Denali from the observatory in the main lodge. Excellent views of the Yentna River can be had from your cabin or the main lodge. Sitting out on the patio after a long day of fishing watching the Bald Eagles is almost mesmerizing!
NICE STAFF
The staff at McDougall’s always treats you like family from the time that you get off the floatplane to the time that you leave. The chefs feed you incredible meals while the lodging personnel see to your every need. Group activities are always available to participate in after a great day of fishing, and the staff does a great job in promoting comradery between all of the guests! From Tripadvisor.com n
GREAT SALMON FISHING EXPERIENCE
A friend and I had a chance to fish in Alaska at McDougall Lodge. After a quick floatplane trip from Anchorage, we arrived and felt at home immediately. The entire staff met us on the bank of the Yentna River and got us settled in quickly. We fished the afternoon and the next five days and fished until 1 PM on our day of departure. Three meals each day were hardy and tasted great. Hot showers were waiting for us once we came in from the boats. The guides were knowledgeable and very patient with folks who haven’t fished for salmon. Limits on most days for Silver (Coho) Salmon. Once limits were met we went to catch and release for the remainder of the day. I would highly recommend McDougall Lodge for your inland fishing adventures in Alaska. From Tripadvisor.com
SALMON FISHING
Outstanding lodge. Friendly staff, very accommodating. Fishing guide was experienced and put us on fish morning and afternoon. Even when the weather was challenging our guide got us to the fish. Great time. Will definitely come back. From Tripadvisor.com
GREAT FISHING, GREAT FOOD, GREAT PLACE
Had a good trip last week - Caught our limit of Silver Salmon each day and also caught several other types of salmon. Chanda the lodge manager worked hard to keep everyone happy and is doing a great job. Tony the cook is incredible, good food, good desserts and the works. Ernie Hunter our guide did a great job and fit with our group very well. Thanks to McDougall for a good trip. From Tripadvisor.com
GREAT TRIP
Wonderful experience at McDougall Lodge. Our guide Nate was very helpful and informative. Food from Chef Tony was excellent. Cabins were clean and warm.The lodge is very well run by the boss-Kurt. Very friendly staff. Try to park your boat next to the local legend -Willey- what a hoot. Just remember if you are going for a shorter trip during Tues,Wed & Thrursday you are not allowed to keep king salmon. From Tripadvisor.com
SUMMARY
McDougal is that rare investment opportunity where an owner can enjoy all that Alaska has to offer and enjoy a respectable return on investment. The systems, network, and infrastructure are already in place, all you need to do is be ready when that 35-pound king takes you on the rod reel journey that stays with you a lifetime.
20 McDougall Lodge LLC | Wasilla, Alaska
$1,950,000
Cash or other terms acceptable to Seller
Existing debt is “assumable”
Seller financing available to qualified buyers:
• $750,000 down
• $500,000 existing debt assurance at 3.75% interest payments monthly at $2,243.00. SBA loan
• Remaining principal balance at 5% interest, payments amortized over 30 years with 10-year call
• Seller willing to retain 20% ownership in sale
This is an exclusive co-marketing with Fay Ranches, Inc and Yvan Corbin of Alaska Top Shelf Realty, LLC. Please contact Troy Dana at 360-402-5500 | tdana@fayranches.com or Yvan Corbin at 907-3010875 | yvan@alaskatopshelfrealty.com to schedule a showing. An agent from Fay Ranches or Alaska
Top Shelf Realty, LLC 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.
PRICE TERMS CONTACT 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.
McDougall Lodge LLC | Wasilla, Alaska
