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Property Description
Introducing Christopher Creek Lodge, a rare opportunity to acquire one of Arizona’s most recognizable boutique hospitality destinations. Nestled beneath towering Ponderosa pines at approximately 6,000 feet in elevation and situated along the banks of picturesque Christopher Creek, this established lodging property offers an exceptional combination of lifestyle, investment potential, and long-term value in one of the state’s most sought-after mountain communities. Set on approximately 2.85 acres of creekfront property, the lodge features a diverse hospitality offering that includes eight private cabins, six motel-style guest rooms, nine bunk accommodations, and an outdoor BBQ and gathering area, creating multiple revenue streams while appealing to families, outdoor enthusiasts, group retreats, weddings, reunions, and weekend travelers seeking an authentic Rim Country experience. Ideally located just minutes from the Mogollon Rim and approximately 90 minutes from the Phoenix metropolitan area, Christopher Creek Lodge benefits from year-round tourism driven by hiking, fishing, off-road recreation, hunting, wildlife viewing, and seasonal escapes from the Valley’s summer heat. Its location within the highly desirable Christopher Creek community provides guests with the tranquility of a mountain retreat while remaining easily accessible from major populated areas. The property’s established reputation, diversified lodging inventory, and exceptional natural setting position it as a compelling opportunity for hospitality investors, boutique resort operators, owner-operators, or those seeking to expand an existing lodging portfolio. The combination of creek frontage, mature forest canopy, flexible accommodations, and commercial infrastructure creates significant potential for continued operational growth, enhanced guest experiences, and expanded event programming. Whether envisioned as a legacy family investment, boutique destination resort, corporate retreat venue, or premier outdoor hospitality property, Christopher Creek Lodge represents an increasingly rare opportunity to acquire a turnkey hospitality asset in a supply-constrained Northern Arizona market where unique lodging properties seldom become available. Christopher Creek Lodge is more than a lodging property–it’s a destination, a business, and a legacy investment offering the rare opportunity to own a piece of Arizona’s celebrated Rim Country while capitalizing on the continued growth of experiential travel and outdoor recreation.
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Property Details and Features
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Building
- Built in 1984
- Living area: 10314
- Construction materials: “Wood Frame”
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Cooling
- “Ceiling Fan(s)”
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Fence
- “Chain Link”
- “Partial”
- “Wood”
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Floors
- “Laminate”
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Heating
- “Wood”
- “Electric”
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Listing
- Listing ID: 7067744
- Standard status: Active
- 16 days on market
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Lot
- 2.21 acres
- 96,428 sqft
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Parking
- “Parking Lot”
- 24 total parkings
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Property
- Zoning: Commercial
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Roof
- “Composition”
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Security Features
- “Smoke Detector(s)”
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Sewer
- “Sewer-In & Connected”
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Taxes
- Annual amount: $18,923
- Lot: 106
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Utilities
- “APS”
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