$2,997,500
Saugatuck, MI 49453
MLS# 26054219
7180 sqft
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Property Description
A Saugatuck landmark with mid-century charm, The Saugatuck Retro Resort Motel offers a rare opportunity to own an established lodging destination on 3.28 landscaped acres along Blue Star Highway. Originally built in 1954, the property features two buildings totaling 7,180 square feet and 22 guest rooms, each with a private bath. Guest rooms blend retro character with modern comfort, while a pool, spacious sun deck, central fire pit and outdoor gathering areas create a relaxed resort atmosphere. Features include a welcoming lobby with wood-burning fireplace, owner's quarters, oversized two-car garage and laundry facilities. A historic neon sign and loyal repeat clientele add to its appeal. During the 2025 season, the motel recorded 2,188 booked room nights and welcomed 4,005 guests. Currently operated seasonally, this well-known property offers the opportunity to build on an established tradition and explore potential for an extended season and future growth.
Details
Location & Property Info
Cross Streets: 62nd and 60th
Property Sub-Type: Business Opportunity
Municipality: Laketown Twp
Principal Road: Yes
Ownership Type: Private Owned
Office/Contract Info
Auction or For Sale: For Sale
List Price/SqFt: 417.48
Prop Avail for Lease?: No
Current Bldg Use: Motel
General Property Info
New Construction: No
Lot Dimensions: 224' x 314' 140' x 144' x 247' x 377'
Road Frontage: 244
Waterfront: No
Year Remodeled: 2012
Total # Units: 22
# of Diff Unit Floor Plans: 2
Total # Bldgs: 3
# Fin Bldg Lvls: 1
Total SqFt: 7180
Property Use Type: Business
School District: Saugatuck-Douglas
Lot Measurement: Acres
Lot Acres: 3.28
Lot Square Footage: 142877
Year Built: 1954
Full Baths: 23
Tax Info
Taxable Value: 212255
SEV: 423200
For Tax Year: 2026
Seller's Annual Property Tax: 10073
Tax Year: 2025
Homestead %: 0
Spec Assessment & Type: None
Non-Conforming Use: No
Zoning: R-3
Tax ID #: 031103603500
Remarks & Misc
Public Remarks: A Saugatuck landmark with mid-century charm, The Saugatuck Retro Resort Motel offers a rare opportunity to own an established lodging destination on 3.28 landscaped acres along Blue Star Highway. Originally built in 1954, the property features two buildings totaling 7,180 square feet and 22 guest rooms, each with a private bath. Guest rooms blend retro character with modern comfort, while a pool, spacious sun deck, central fire pit and outdoor gathering areas create a relaxed resort atmosphere. Features include a welcoming lobby with wood-burning fireplace, owner's quarters, oversized two-car garage and laundry facilities. A historic neon sign and loyal repeat clientele add to its appeal. During the 2025 season, the motel recorded 2,188 booked room nights and welcomed 4,005 guests. Currently operated seasonally, this well-known property offers the opportunity to build on an established tradition and explore potential for an extended season and future growth.
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Additional Details
Total Parking Spaces: 30
Street Type
Paved: 1
SqFt Information
Smoke Detector(s): 1
Property Use
Business: 1
Utilities Attached
Cable Connected: 1
Electricity Connected: 1
Extra Well: 1
Natural Gas Connected: 1
Phone Connected: 1
Sewer
Septic Tank: 1
Water
Well: 1
Uses
Other: 1
Construction Type
Block: 1
Frame/Wood: 1
Exterior Material
Brick: 1
Stone: 1
Vinyl Siding: 1
Roofing
Composition: 1
Heat Source
Natural Gas: 1
Sale Conditions
None: 1
Ownership
Corporation: 1
Below Grade
None: 1
Heat Type
Ductless: 1
Mini-Split: 1
Air Conditioning
Ductless: 1
Mini-Split: 1
Wall Unit(s): 1
Business Includes
Equipment: 1
Furniture: 1
Inventory: 1
Real Estate: 1
Foundation
Slab: 1
Util Avail at St
Cable Available: 1
Electricity Available: 1
High Speed Internet: 1
Natural Gas Available: 1
Phone Available: 1
Driveway
Paved: 1
Docs Req Conf Agrmnt
Financials: 1
Purchase Terms Avail
Cash: 1
Conventional: 1
Purchase Money Mtg: 1
Tax Def Exchange: 1
Possession
Close Of Escrow: 1
Negotiable: 1
Location Property Info
County: Allegan
Street #: 6190
Street Name: Blue Star
Suffix: Highway
State: MI
Zip Code: 49453
OfficeContract Info
Status: Active
Current Price: $2,997,500
List Price: $2,997,500
Listing Date: 2026-10-10
Remarks Misc
Directions: Blue Star Highway to address between 60th and 62nd St
Property Features
Property Use: Business
SqFt Information: Smoke Detector(s)
Uses: Other
Ownership: Corporation
Business Includes: Equipment; Furniture; Inventory; Real Estate
Construction Type: Block; Frame/Wood
Exterior Material: Brick; Stone; Vinyl Siding
Roofing: Composition
Foundation: Slab
Below Grade: None
Sewer: Septic Tank
Water: Well
Utilities Attached: Cable Connected; Electricity Connected; Extra Well; Natural Gas Connected; Phone Connected
Util Avail at St: Cable Available; Electricity Available; High Speed Internet; Natural Gas Available; Phone Available
Heat Source: Natural Gas
Heat Type: Ductless; Mini-Split
Air Conditioning: Ductless; Mini-Split; Wall Unit(s)
Driveway: Paved
Street Type: Paved
Purchase Terms Avail: Cash; Conventional; Purchase Money Mtg; Tax Def Exchange
Docs Req Conf Agrmnt: Financials
Sale Conditions: None
Possession: Close Of Escrow; Negotiable
Supplements
Ranked number 1 on Trip Advisor for Saugatuck for 14 years under the current ownership, the opportunites for expansion at The Saugatuck Retro Resort are possible with extended seasons or a second story renovation.
Listing Office: CENTURY 21 Affiliated
Listing Agent: Elizabeth Ann Engel
Last Updated: October - 11 - 2026
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