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Investment Highlights

  • Premier boutique hospitality property in the heart of Christopher Creek, Arizona
  • One of Arizona's most iconic mountain lodging destinations with decades of operating history dating back to the 1950s
  • Multiple lodging options including historic log cabins, motel-style accommodations, and group lodging
  • Rare creekfront lodging property with direct frontage on spring-fed Christopher Creek
  • Easy 90-minute drive from the Phoenix metropolitan area
  • Four-season destination offering cool summer temperatures, vibrant fall colors, winter snowfall, and spring fishing

Executive Summary

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.

Property Facts

Price $3,750,000
Price Per Room $156,250
Sale Type Investment
Property Type Hospitality
Property Subtype
Hotel
Building Class C
Lot Size 2.85 AC
Building Size 10,000 SF
No. Rooms 24
No. Stories 1
Year Built/Renovated 1950/2018
Parking Ratio 2.3/1,000 SF
Corridor Exterior
Zoning Commercial

Amenities

  • Meeting Event Space
  • Wedding Venue

Room Mix Information

Description No. Rooms Daily Rate SF
Suite 18 $119.00 -
Guest Room 6 $68.00 -
Not walkable
10/100
Exceptionally drivable
90/100
Somewhat bikeable
20/100

Property Taxes

Property Taxes

Parcel Numbers
Multiple
  • 303-10-106
  • 303-10-105
Land Assessment
$40,218
Improvements Assessment
$274,647
Total Assessment
$314,865
  • Listing ID: 41445536

  • Date on Market: 7/27/2026

  • Last Updated:

  • Address: 1355 E Christopher Creek Loop, Payson, AZ 85541

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