Abe’s Motel and Fly Shop has been a staple of the NM fly fishing scene on the trout mecca that is the Quality Waters of the San Juan river since 1958. This successful family-owned business includes a fly shop, motel, RV park, grocery store, gas station, restaurant and lounge conveniently located just below the Navajo Dam in northern NM.
Land
Abe’s is located on 8.11 acres in the high desert beauty of San Juan County, NM. Surrounded by sage brush and pinion-covered high mesas, cliffs, and valleys, the sunrises and sunsets are breathtaking with colors that have to be seen to be believed.
Improvements
This iconic family business includes a fully-stocked fly shop, a 56-room motel, RV park, grocery store, gas station, restaurant, bar and lounge. Also included in the sale is a 3 bedroom, 2 bath on-site cottage with approximately 1500 sq ft of living space.
Abe’s is ready for a new owner to make this place their own dream come true. It is set up and ready for an easy transition into re-opening. This property would be ideal for Airbnb and or VRBO. The location is ideal for all the fishermen and women who come to this world-renowned area, which is why the business has been successful for more than six decades. The rooms will come as shown including all furnishings, linens, and towels.
The restaurant was one of the few in the area, and a popular spot for those traveling through, staying onsite or spending the day fishing. The restaurant was well known for their box lunches, which were a favorite of fishermen who needed something on the go.
The lounge is a wonderful gathering spot for after a long day of fishing. It’s a place to come together with your friends or meet new ones, and share the stories the day has brought. It is a cozy and comfortable place decorated with pictures and heirlooms of Abe’s history.
The fly shop has everything an angler would need and want for a trip to the San Juan or the reservoir. It’s the place to come with for fishing advice and to make sure you’ve got the right fly for the season. The shop also offered small grocery items and necessities. Being one of the only shops around, Abe’s truly was a one stop shop for any angler.
*Buyer to verify all dimensions and measurements. The 1951 GMC truck and drift boat do not convey with the property.
Recreation
Only a short drive away from the infamous, but relatively remote Quality Waters of the San Juan River and Navajo Dam, Abe’s is in an ideal location to capitalize on all the fishing, lodging, and dining needs of the throngs of visitors who frequent the river and the reservoir.
General Operations
The motel offers a variety of room configurations and sizes, including 1, 2, and 3 bed options with kitchenettes and a 2 double bed room with no kitchenette option.
The fly shop comes fully stocked with high quality products including waders, wading boots, rods, and reels from companies such as Orvis, Umpqua, Aqua Design, Rio, and more, plus one of the largest fly selections in the area featuring specialized patterns developed for and proven on the San Juan. A full fleet of rental gear also conveys in the sale.
The RV park includes 16 full hookup spaces and is able to accommodate RVs of any size.
Please contact listing agent for financial information regarding the business.
