Friday 29 July 2011

Old Lodge

  Before my husband and I had made the firm decision to stay where we are, we had looked at this old lodge, thinking we might buy it and fix it up. This property is across the highway from Lake Superior, but  the lake is hidden because of trees that have grown up. And because it is government land they can not be cut.
I won't lie, it was a hard decision for me. The property has 12 acres, 2 additional cute log cabins, a huge commercial kitchen, and it's on the Hwy. so the roads are great. But it was a major project and it was more than my DH wanted to tackle right now.


This and the previous photo is the main gathering room leading into what was once a commercial kitchen.
The lady in the kitchen is the realtor. There's a wee glimpse of my DH in the window on the left.

The door on the right leads into two bedrooms. There were 6 units attached at one time, but 4 have been torn down, leaving the two.

This is the same main room looking out on the front. See all those huge windows? They have to be replaced.

One bedroom that leads into the second one. Because they were once part of a motel unit they each have
bathrooms.

Here is the front of the lodge. It needs completely resided, new windows, and a new roof.
This was built in 1965 by a fellow of German descent and originally named the "Black Forest Motel" 
It always makes me sad to see these places that were built with the owners own hands and what was at one time a successful little business going to ruin.  I have seen a few that have been restored and have once again become a viable business. I just hope that this one isn't terminal-that there is someone out there that will do the "surgery" needed to save it's life.
Any takers?
Have a blessed weekend!

21 comments:

  1. I agree. And the potential there is enormous!

    I'll take the lake!!!

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  2. Definitely a fixer upper but is sure has potential! The lake photo is beautiful. Have a great weekend too! Pamela

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  3. That would definitely be quite a project for someone who was up for it. It must have been a great getaway in its time. It is pretty!

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  4. I loved it! Soo much potential! Have a wonderful week-end...

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  5. I can see how you would be tempted on this...but whoever takes it on better have some really deep pockets...would be a great project for a couple of people who work well together.

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  6. This place is crying out for some love but oh, the potential.

    Glad you took pictures. I can see why you feel in love with this place. Made by hand? That is impressive.

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  7. If we buy and move there, you would be my neighbor :o) but then there's the bears :o(

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  8. Love the place. Is it still 4 sale? Do you know the price? Im not to far from there and looking for a summer home.

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  9. I can see how this would be tempting!

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  10. If I had spare $ sitting around I sure would. What a cute place :-)

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  11. It is not surprising that you were tempted, I can see the after pictures in my mind...wait, what else do I see next to those beautiful after shots? $$$$$$$. A person can always dream, huh?! Hopefully someone who has the dream, time and money will come along and give it the new life it deserves.

    Have a good weekend new friend! xo

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  12. I loved all the wood, such a cozy looking place, hopefully someone will give it a new lease on life

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  13. I just love old motels and hotels like this! It has so much charm and personality. As I was taking your tour, I was decorating the place in my mind...some comfortable furniture, a big vase of wild flowers...it could be lovely.

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  14. So cute. Gets my creative juices flowing...lots of potential there!

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  15. It's a neat place. I can see why it would have been a tough decision for you to make.

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  16. I love your romantic heart. I hope just the right owner finds it and makes it shine once again. It is a glorious old place.

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  17. It's wonderful! I hope someone grabs it quick! Maybe this could be Sarah Richardson's next project. :-)

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  18. I enjoyed catching up with you. The lodge looks like it has a lot of potential. Such beautiful scenery. And my you are a brave one to keep the wasps nest. I have never been stung in my whole life! My daughter has been stung several times in her 10 years but I've never which I think makes me a bigger chicken.

    I love the red for the kitchen, but the lighter color would probably be what I would choose.

    Have a great weekend!
    Janelle

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  19. I so love the look of all that wood.

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  20. Just curious. How much do YOU think is the asking. If the economy were better, I'd run North!
    Debi

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  21. It has a lot of potential, but no way would I touch it in this rotten economy. You could write a book about a taker! You could make millions and become the taker. You could have a great rustic B&B! Oh my, I seem to have let my imagination run wild.

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