UPDATE: This hostel has been sold and it's no longer on the market.

Looking for a change of pace? Do you dream of leaving the hectic rat race behind for a balanced quality of life? Why not own and run your own eco-hostel/bed and breakfast on the largest fresh water island in the world?

Live and work in the heart of the Great Lakes in Ontario, in a beautiful natural & rural environment. Be your own boss and have the work flexibility you have been dreaming of with opportunity to relax and travel during the shoulder season!

The Auberge Inn hostel is located in Providence Bay, steps from the longest sandy beach on Manitoulin Island on the shores of Lake Huron (The Great Lakes). Manitoulin Island is a unique region of Canada where the pace is slower, where the fast food chains are nowhere to be seen, where small business thrives and mom and pop shops are king! A real sense of community! Auberge Inn has welcomed 1000s of guests from all over the world, to explore the natural beauty, ecotourism opportunities and the authentic Aboriginal culture of Manitoulin Island.

In operation since 2010, the hostel offers accommodations for single travellers, couples and families in this three-bedroom century home with high ceilings, lots of natural sunlight and wood flooring throughout. There is a dorm room with three custom made cedar bunk beds and matching lockers, a private room with a double bed and a family room with a queen bed and children’s bunk bed. The home has a large living room, a spacious country kitchen, laundry/utility room, front enclosed porch/entrance and two bathrooms, one recently renovated. It has a large backyard with clothes line, wooden deck, garden, BBQ and fire pit for you and your guests to enjoy.

The hostel has been in operation on the Manitoulin Island for the past 4 years and is featured in the Lonely Planet Guide, Moon Guide and Le Petit Futé travel guides. It is the top ranked on Trip Advisor Reviews for Manitoulin Island. The Auberge has also been featured in the GEO magazine (French edition of National Geographic), in the local and regional medias including the National Post travel pages.

This turn key operation includes: all furniture, new stove and two fridges, new washer and dryer, bedding and beds.

The business has a strong online presence and well-established social media channels with over 700 likes on Facebook and Twitter, and a good customer database. The Auberge Inn has many repeat customers, including groups that come for women’s retreats or other specialty weekends.
All that is missing is YOU with your chance to live the dream! Opportunity for mentorship in the fall of 2014 to get you started!

Asking Price: $229, 000 for this turnkey operation, house + property, business license, website and social media marketing.
For more detailed information email: [email protected]
Visit out website: www.aubergeinn.ca

Additional links: National Post Article Feb, 18, 2014.
http://life.nationalpost.com/2014/02/18/from-snowy-canmore-to-balmy-isla...
Lonely Planet: http://www.lonelyplanet.com/canada/ontario/manitoulin-island/hotels/aube...

Le Petit Futé: [url=[url]http://www.petitfute.uk.com/accommodation/youth-hostel/auberge-inn/e-653... [/url]]
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