1355 E Christopher Creek Loop, Christopher Creek, AZ 85541 (MLS# 94399)
$3,750,000
Christopher Creek, AZ 85541
MLS# 94399

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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.
Details
Contract Information
Foreclosure: No
Sale/Lease: Sale
Property Sub-Type: Business & Real Estate
List Price: $3,750,000
Current Price: $3,750,000
List Date: 2026-07-22
List Type: Exclusive ARS
Location, Tax & Legal
Zoning: Commercial
Taxes: 11555.42
Tax Year: 2026
Assessor's Book #: 303
Assessor's Map #: 10
Assessor's Parcel #: 106
APN #: 303-10-106
HOA: No
Legal Description: Section: 20 Township: 11N Range: 13E PCL OF LAND BEING IN SW SW SEC 20 & SE SE SEC 19 T11NR13E; BEG AT PNT 339: N OF SE COR OF SEC 19 ; TH E 92: ; THN 37D 30MIN E 391.5 M/L TON BNDRY LINE OF SW SW SW OFSEC 20; TH N 22D 30MINE 268:; TO S BNDRY LINE OF TONTONATL FOREST HWY; TH SWLY & ALNG TH SLY SIDELI
Street #: 1355
Direction: E
Street Name: Christopher Creek
Suffix: Loop
State: AZ
Zip Code: 85541
Area: Christopher Creek
Sub Code: Christopher Creek
County: Gila
Location
On Creek/River: 1
Rural: 1
General Property Description
Acres: 2.85
Lot Dimensions: 00
Land Size: 124146
Building Size: 0
# of Tenants: 1 - 4
Vacancy %: 0
Year Built: 2004
Remarks & Misc
Directions: East on State Route 260, left on Christopher Creek Loop, Property on Right.
Public Remarks: 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.
Currently Not Used
Total Rooms: 23
To Show
Showing Service Name: None
Income/Sales Info
Net Operating Income: 0 - 5,999
Cap Rate: CLO
Down Payment: 0 - 5,999
Gross Sales: 0
Improvements: 0 - 2,999
Loan Info
Screened Porch: No
Accelerate: No
Must Qualify: Yes
Cash to Assume: 0
Ttl Pmt after Assmpt: 0
Construction
Wood Frame: 1
Other: Multiple Units
Interior Features
Vaulted Ceiling(s): 1
Dual Pane Windows: 1
Smoke Detectors: 1
Refrigerator: 1
TVs Included: 1
Floor Covering
Laminate: 1
View
Trees/Woods: 1
Fencing
Chain Link: 1
Wood: 1
Partial: 1
Lot/Street Improvem.
Gravel Street: 1
Dirt Street: 1
Unpaved Parking: 1
Blacktop Street: 1
Type/Style
Single Level: 1
Siding
Wood: 1
Exterior Features
In the Trees: 1
Tall Pines on Lot: 1
Playground: 1
Roof
Asphalt Shingle: 1
Utilities Available
Electricity: 1
Propane Tank Incl: 1
Well: 1
Septic Tank Installed: 1
Trash: 1
Heating
Fireplace/Woodstove: 1
Electric: 1
Possession
Close Of Escrow: 1
Negotiable: 1
Owner May Sell/Terms
Cash: 1
Conventional: 1
1031 Exchange: 1
Floor Type
Slab: 1
Cooling
Ceiling Fan(s): 1
Documents on File
SPDS: 1
Plat Map: 1
Owner Oper Statement: 1
Fireplace/Woodstove
Fireplace: 1
Tenant Pays
None: 1
Exist. Finance Fees
Private: 1
Management
Manager: 1
Sale Price Includes
Business: 1
Building: 1
Land: 1
Fixtures: 1
Equipment: 1
Inventory: 1
Business Trade Name: 1
Avg Room Rent/Night
101 - 150: 1
Occupancy
Owner Occupied: 1
Status Change Info
Status: Active
Property Features
Location: On Creek/River; Rural
View: Trees/Woods
Construction: Wood Frame
Siding: Wood
Roof: Asphalt Shingle
Fencing: Chain Link; Wood; Partial
Exterior Features: In the Trees; Tall Pines on Lot; Playground
Interior Features: Vaulted Ceiling(s); Dual Pane Windows; Smoke Detectors; Refrigerator; TVs Included
Floor Type: Slab
Floor Covering: Laminate
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s)
Heating: Fireplace/Woodstove; Electric
Utilities Available: Electricity; Propane Tank Incl; Well; Septic Tank Installed; Trash
Possession: Close Of Escrow; Negotiable
Tenant Pays: None
Documents on File: SPDS; Plat Map; Owner Oper Statement
Management: Manager
Sale Price Includes: Business; Building; Land; Fixtures; Equipment; Inventory; Business Trade Name
Occupancy: Owner Occupied
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Last Updated: July - 24 - 2026
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