After almost 20 years of being owned and cared for by the same couple, Bear Paw
Lodge is for sale! Take advantage of this rare opportunity to own a beautifully
maintained property, to take over a long-standing 5-star business, and to have
three unique and easily rentable living spaces in addition to huge amounts of
personal storage space. Each of the spaces, in addition to the grounds and
landscaping, have been upgraded or remodeled over the recent years.
The owners
have already done all the hard work so you don't have to. Summer is the time to
come check it out!
The main building is a log structure that was built over a period of 10 years,
with the logs all cut locally and hand-peeled.
This is no cookie cutter kit…
this is an intense labor of love that’s over-built and over-serviced from the
ground up. This home boasts three bedrooms plus a fourth flex room that’s
currently used as a bunk room, but could very easily make a great office. There
are two full baths, one ¾ bath, 2 large washer / dryer sets, a brand new
down-draft dual-fuel range, a new 85-gallon commercial water heater, and
countless other features.
A small back deck off the upper loft area provides a
peaceful escape, and a huge front deck basks in the morning sun and hosts a
6-person hot tub under a gazebo covering. With two large living spaces (main
living room and loft) and a spacious kitchen with lots of room for flow and
storage, this home can very comfortably live a family of four full-time or host
10-13 people as a vacation rental. All bedrooms have blackout blinds.
The attached 2+ car garage includes a large workshop area, ample storage space,
and access to the basement of the home. If used as a vacation rental, this space
and the unfinished walk-in basement can be kept separate for personal storage
and / or cleaning supplies. In addition, there is a sizable crawl space, a large
enclosed storage area under the deck, and a 14’ x 27’ unfinished back storage
shed.
There should be no problem finding space for your tools, cars, boats,
kayaks, bikes, gear, etc!
- These spaces are not shown in the photos, be can be
upon request.
A rustic log cabin sits by the road with two separate living spaces. The owners
currently live in the lower space and have caretakers for the lodging business
in the upper space. Both units could easily provide rental income.
The upper apartment has its own covered entry and private stairwell. It’s a
small apartment that provides a living space akin to that of a boat. Every inch
is utilized and maximized, and it boasts a queen bed, ¾ bathroom with tile
shower, full kitchen with under-cabinet fridge, dining nook, and living area. It
shares the downstairs laundry room with the lower cabin.
Access for the lower cabin is from the attached covered deck facing the yard.
This deck currently fits a grill, dining table, and an outdoor couch with gas
fire pit! This portion of the home was built out in 2017 (this used to be a
garage) and has a large modern kitchen with bright picture windows. This is the
heart of the space and is ideal for fun gatherings and delicious meals. In an
open and modern layout, the large room flows from the kitchen to the living area
and dining area. A rolling barn door separates this living space from the
bedroom / bathroom / office area in the back. The ¾ bath has a double vanity,
tile shower, and linen closet. There is storage under the bed, a closet in the
bedroom, and a linen closet in the bathroom. The bedroom has blackout blinds. A
creative touch and eye for detail shine through in the patterned plywood ceiling
overhead.
The large and well-maintained lawn area has horseshoe pits and an inviting fire
pit with nearby firewood storage. One great advantage of this property is that
even on Seward’s windy sunny days, it’s almost always calm and still here.
Birds, bears, and moose are all common visitors to this yard.
- Financial reporting and details available upon request.