7194 S Dune

Glen Arbor Twp, Michigan 49630

Located in the heart of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore Park between Stocking Drive and the Dune Climb, backing up to the park, on the Sleeping Heritage Bike/Hike trail this resort motel has been enjoyed by generations of guests for its extraordinarily beautiful location. Open all year, Duneswood Resort rests on almost 5 acres at the foot of giant sand dunes between Empire and Glen Arbor. 12 turnkey guest rental units, some with dune views, offer the cabin ambiance of simpler times. They feature TVs, air conditioning, highspeed internet, Michigan-made beds and tongue-and-groove wood walls. Two units include full kitchens and offer year-round income potential. A large Community Room with an extra bathroom, WiFi, a gas fireplace, sofas, games, full kitchen, and dining area has a back door which leads to picnic tables, BBQ grills, a fire circle, yard games and a path to the Nature Tail. Occupancy is virtually 100% in July and August, presenting an opportunity for income growth the rest of the year. An onsite store, closed since COVID, offers potential for merch sales plus existing bicycle rentals. A 300-sq-ft onsite laundry building offers convenient workspace and linen storage. A 500+ sq-ft timber frame barn used for storage has water and electricity. During rare power outages, a back-up generator helps keep water running in all units and electricity in the main units #6 & #7. The resort received a Trip Advisor Silver Level Green Award for thoughtful recycling, composting and use of biodegradable soaps. Area recreation abounds at the nearby Dune Climb, Little Glen Lake public access, Lake Michigan and Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive. Hikers, cyclists and skiers can hop right on the Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail which lies just beyond the motelAaas tree-lined front yard. Named the AaA"Most Beautiful Place In AmericaAa by Good Morning America viewers, park visitation has exploded.