Gannett Peak Lodge
Pinedale, Wyoming

Listing Price: $2,100,000

Historic Gannett Peak Lodge presents a unique opportunity for the aspiring or seasoned innkeeper. Located in the small, mountain community of Pinedale, Wyoming, this pristine motel-style accommodation is well-known for its high standards in hospitality and service. In fact, its online guest reviews are amongst the highest in the area. The business operation is both efficient and profitable, and the seasonal schedule provides an innkeeper the ability to earn a generous living operating less than five months per year.

The buildings comprising Gannett Peak Lodge originally served as barracks for the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) and were moved to their current location sometime before 1953, when this motel first opened. The Lodge has 19 guest rooms, an office, laundry, mechanical room and onsite housing suitable for either employees or a live-in owner.

After its complete refurbishment in 2017, Gannett Peak Lodge emerged on the Pinedale market with immediate success and subsequent growth. The 19-unit lodge realized a 25% increase in revenue from 2019 to 2021. The key to this success has much to do with low overhead, efficient staffing practices, and the finer points in the often-overlooked art of hospitality. Lodging attendants at Gannett Peak don’t simply clean rooms, they serve guests and contribute to the overall guest experience. The rooms are immaculate and inspected daily. Ornate floral arrangements grace every room. Instead of receiving a map and a room number, owners or lodging attendants escort guests to their rooms and provide welcoming conversation and information on local attractions and dining.

Gannett Peak Lodge operates to its fullest potential with the personal attention of an owner/operator. It is best suited for an innkeeper who is present during the busy season, and who values the freedom that comes with closing the doors each fall to travel, relax, or pursue other interests during the off-season. Expansion into the winter months is also an option available to explore.

A host of local and regional attractions make Pinedale an ideal location to run a successful lodging operation. The Wind River Mountains draw visitors throughout the summer and fall, while Highway 191 brings in vast numbers of tourists traveling between Yellowstone National Park and Interstate-80.