Northwoods Lodge | Fay Ranches

NORTHWOODS LODGE

Skwentna, Alaska

$1,950,000 | 1.5± Acres

Northwoods Lodge | Skwentna, Alaska

INTRODUCTION

Northwoods Lodge is currently run/operated as a first-class overnight remote sportfishing lodge facility specializing in salmon and trout fishing trips. The total building area is approximately 11,000 ± square feet, with a capacity of approximately 30 guests and staff combined.

Located on Fish Lakes Creek in the remote town of Skwentna, Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Northwoods Lodge is accessible only by boat, plane, or snowmobile. Skwentna is approximately 65 air miles northwest of Anchorage. Fish Lakes Creek is known for its excellent sport-fishing opportunities for summertime anglers. The area is classified as an isolated/remote area, unzoned by the Matanuska Susitna Borough.

Fishing, hunting, hiking, 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 the occasional Dolly Varden if fly fishing is your preference. Wildlife at or near the lodge range from moose, black bear, and the coveted Alaska brown bear. The owner is selling this turnkey operation, including all furniture, fixtures, and equipment, except for the barge and dozer. Gross revenue for 2022 was $588,694.74, with plenty of room to grow. Gross revenue for 2020 and 2021 was impacted by Covid.

Pictures alone do not capture the impact on the senses when guests arrive for the first time; sounds, the aroma of the cottonwoods, and spruce all come together in Central Alaska and Northwoods Lodge. Opportunities to expand this remarkable offering are endless. With its own private beach, bring your floatplane, Jet Sled, or more. Located a 45-minute plane ride from Anchorage, this retreat offers it all.

QUICK FACTS

• 1.5± acres

• 45-minute floatplane ride, 65 miles northwest of Anchorage

• All five species of salmon run in Lake Creek, Fish Lakes Creek, and other nearby creeks

• Amazing fly-fishing for rainbow trout, Dolly Varden, northern pike, and arctic grayling

• Private beach

• Off-grid with water, power, satellite internet, 24/7 power

• Sale includes all furniture, fixtures, and equipment except barge and dozer

• Potential winter businesses include housing guests for the Iditarod and self-guided hunting trips

• Another potential income source is white water rafting from Chelatna Lake to Northwoods Lodge

• Fantastic black bear and moose hunting

• 47’ barge landing craft with three 300 hp four stroke Yamaha outboards can be offered as well as the Deshka Landing membership for $20,000. The value of the barge is $300,000

ACREAGE

1.5± Deeded acres

RECREATION

• Sightseeing

• Wildlife Viewing

• Wilderness Camping

• Fishing

• Hunting

• Rafting

• Remote River Rides

• Guided white water rafting trips

Photo by Andrew Varnum ~ not taken on property

Photo by Joshua Sukoff ~ not taken on property

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Photo by Danika Perkinson ~ not taken on property

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f is H ing

• King Salmon

• Silver Salmon

• Sockeye Salmon

• Pink Salmon

• Chum Salmon

• Rainbow Trout

• Arctic Grayling

• Northern Pike

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Photo not taken on property

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EQUIPMENT LIST

• Twelve fishing boats with either outboard props or jet Yamaha’s, one boat trailer. All fishing tackle, life jackets, hip waders, and rain gear

• Ford Ranger

• Ford Expedition

• Kawasaki side by side

• Kubota 29 hp tractor with bucket, tiller,

and box scraper attachments

• One Honda Foreman 4-wheeler

• John Deere 450 crawler loader

• Ford dump truck

• Complete set of carpenters and mechanical tools

• Five Ski Doo snowmachines

• Two diesel Kubota generators; one is 24KW and the other 28KW (auto start)

• One diesel Northern Lights generator; 35KW

• Complete solar system (3 arrays with 12 panels each on trackers). Inverter charger and one year old Lithium Ion batteries

• Seven 1,000-gallon fuel tanks, one 6,000-gallon fuel tank, two 500-gallon fuel tanks, and three 300-gallon fuels tanks

• Propane tanks include a 500-pound tank plus numerous 100s, two 120-pound, and a 250-pound, plus a number of 20-pound

• Seven freezer, four refrigerators, an outdoor barbeque, an outdoor smoker grill, a smokehouse, and outdoor furnishings

• Honda 1000 and 2000 portable generators

• Ten Toyo stove heaters plus one spare, and space heaters

• Numerous other plumbing and electrical parts and spare parts for many items too numerous to list

• Four 4-tracked vehicles, a 1974 Ford F-250, two snow groomers, one freight sled, and one toboggan sled

TESTIMONIALS

Northwoods Lodge is an absolute diamond in the rough. Having fished with at least a dozen or so lodges over the years, this was my favorite one for the following reasons:

It is beautiful all throughout

The fishing is outstanding

The guide was just terrific and bent way over backwards to get extra fishing in for us and to keep us entertained

The food is fantastic

The atmosphere of the lodge and the rooms is great

Everything is at your finger tips (including satellite TV for the Stanley Cup finals !)

Eric and Shan are world class hosts who are very welcoming and wonderful to spend time with

I give Northwoods an A+

~ Scott Frantz, Riverside, CT

~Ben Saleeby, Riverside, CT

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Thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Northwoods Lodge and would definitely recommend it to others. Cabin accommodations were comfortable and very clean, and meals were delicious. Shan is a wonderful hostess and chef! Guides were very knowledgeable and worked hard to make sure we went home with plenty of fish. Very relaxed and comfortable, really a great find! ~ Kpbecb

t H e B est f at H er ’ s d ay

I fished with my dad here before I had kids Many years ago and returned with my boys and my dad for an awesome time. Bryce our guide went out of his way to really give extra attention to my sons ages 9 and 12 and I really appreciate it they had the best time ever. Shan even had s’mores for them. They will tell you it was the best trip ever and they are right. ~ Boyd Family

Visited times before and it just keeps getting better. Great place, great food, great fishing with a wonderful staff and tremendously talented guides. Shan and Eric have perfected it after 30 years. We will go again!

~ Doug Dunn

Beautiful, friendly and fun! We just enjoy fishing (not crazy about it)and this was PERFECT for our first time to fly in. Booking was easy and Shan provides detailed, helpful info. Rust flying service is great - we had 4 hours before our flight - so they dropped us off and picked us up downtown with great food recommendations. The flight to Northwoods was spectacular! We were welcomed and enjoyed a delicious home cooked rib meal. Though the best food was owner Eric’s smoked salmon sent in our snack bag with the guide for fishing. Jason was an awesome guide! Stream fishing and caught trout, river fishing for salmon and learned to “floss.” Tried fly fishing too! We also went kayaking on the lake. Very nice room and so very quiet! Each group has their own guide who caters to what you want to do or not do. They have vehicles and other boats strategically placed, so not a lot of hiking unless you want to. This is one of the original fly in lodges - they are the experts! Their focus on their guests, delicious food, and knowledgeable guides are what make a great experience. And, plenary to do if you just want to relax and not fish. Would recommend to everyone! ~ Skidtrip

GROSS REVENUE

2022 $588,694.74

2021 $633,730.70

2020 $300,205.06

CLIMATE

Climate data courtesy of http://www.city-data.com/city/Skwentna-Alaska.html

Skwentna, Alaska, is located in an arid climate with hot summers and cold winters. Summers are generally warm and sunny, averaging 128 sunny days annually, although there can be occasional rain showers during the warmer months. June, July, and August are the most pleasant months. Annually the region gets 112 days per year with some kind of precipitation. Winters are typically marked by snowfall averaging 154 inches annually and cold temperatures ranging from 0 to -20 degrees Fahrenheit. In Skwentna, precipitation averages 25 inches of rain annually due to its location in a desert region. The landscape consists of mostly flat terrain with thick forests, making it ideal for outdoor activities such as hiking and camping. The long days of summer also make this region ideal for various forms of recreation like kayaking and fishing.

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 suggested that the buyer conduct a mineral search with a title company.

CONSERVATION | STEWARDSHIP

Each of us at Fay Ranches loves the land and wants to see it remain a productive agricultural ground and a quality fish and wildlife habitat. Through promoting 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 ethics and land-use practices have significantly enhanced our work landscape.

LOCATION

Northwoods Lodge is located 65 air miles northwest of Anchorage on Fish Lakes Creek.

GETTING THERE

AIRPORT SERVICES

Airport services are provided by Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport, where Alaska Airlines has daily flights originating from Seattle.

22 Northwoods Lodge | Skwentna, Alaska

From Anchorage, Northwoods Lodge is accessible by floatplane.

SUMMARY

Established in 1983, Northwoods Lodge boasts a rich history of countless “fish on” stories and laughter sitting around the campfire with friends and family. Skwentna and Fish Lakes Creek offer unparalleled Alaska adventures, from remarkable wildlife encounters to some of the most abundant fishing; Northwoods Lodge has curated the perfect outdoor Alaskan experience. Situated in the quaint village of Skwentna, the lodge lies approximately 65 air miles from Anchorage and can be easily reached by plane or boat. Whether you’re planning a corporate retreat or a family gathering, an array of outdoor recreational activities await, far from the crowds of city life. Embrace the wilderness as the wind whispers through the majestic cottonwoods and the sounds of water rushing along the creek. The lodge is fully equipped and ready for your next business endeavor or a private retreat to relish with your loved ones.

$1,950,000

Cash, Conventional Financing, 1031 Tax Exchange

This is an exclusive co-listing with Fay Ranches, Inc and Real Broker of Alaska. 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 Real Broker Alaska must be present at all showings unless otherwise noted or other arrangements are made. 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.