Cooktown, Queensland
Milkwood Lodge – Cooktown FHGC.
$1,350,000
Business Description
Set on 2.62 hectares of pristine rainforest with beautiful mountain views. 2 minute drive into the township of Cooktown
6 beautifully presented private self-contained luxurious pole cabins with quality fittings throughout. (Seriously, the cabins are outstanding!!) This business has garnered a reputation for providing quality stays whilst ensuring extreme privacy.
Inground saltwater pool with bbq area available for guests.
Well presented and extremely large 2 bedroom fully airconditioned open plan managers residence with expansive outdoor timber deck overlooking rainforest. The office/reception adjoins at the front of the residence.
All laundry done on site. The very best quality linen is used.
Easily run by a 2 person team.
Upward trajectory on revenue, occupancy and ADR with further scope to increase ADR.
Large capital expenditure program has been undertaken by current owners including addition of large solar panel system which has significantly driven down energy costs, installation of a large generator capable of running the whole property in times required, and in excess of $30k spent on a custom built/fully enclosed golf buggy used to cover the grounds with linen, cleaning supplies etc
Strong mix of both tourism and corporate guests.
This is the perfect opportunity for a couple to escape the rat race, have a quality home in a pristine location and a healthy little easily run business. (It’s really like living in your own little world!!)
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Business Summary
Key Investment Insights
1. Set on 2.62 hectares of pristine rainforest with mountain views, two minute drive to Cooktown township, high location appeal for nature and convenience.
2. Six private, self-contained luxurious pole cabins with quality fittings, reputation for outstanding accommodation and extreme privacy.
3. Inground saltwater pool and guest BBQ area, enhancing guest amenities and appeal for leisure stays.
4. Large, well presented two-bedroom fully airconditioned manager’s residence with expansive timber deck overlooking rainforest, residence adjoins reception for operational convenience.
5. On-site laundry and use of very high quality linen, supporting guest experience and operational control.
6. Business can be easily operated by a two-person team, indicating low labour intensity and owner-operator suitability.
7. Upward trajectory in revenue, occupancy and ADR, with further scope to increase ADR, showing positive performance momentum.
8. Significant recent capital expenditure including large solar panel system that materially reduced energy costs, and a large generator able to run the whole property.
9. Investment in a custom fully enclosed golf buggy (in excess of $30k) for grounds, linen and cleaning logistics, improving operational efficiency.
10. Strong mix of tourism and corporate guests, diversifying demand and reducing reliance on a single market.
11. Positioned as a lifestyle business ideal for a couple seeking an owner-operator opportunity with a quality home in a secluded setting.
