4168 w houghton lake drive, houghton lake, MI 48629

An extraordinary opportunity to own the iconic Limberlost Lounge & Restaurant featuring 152 feet of frontage on beautiful Houghton Lake Michigan's largest inland lake spanning more than 22 000 acres. Centrally located along the lake's desirable south shore this landmark property offers an exceptional setting for dining entertainment and waterfront recreation. The approximately 8400-square-foot restaurant and lounge features a warm welcoming atmosphere anchored by its signature horseshoe-shaped bar. The property offers an impressive total of four distinct bar areas providing outstanding flexibility for daily service private events and large-scale entertainment including a main indoor horseshoe-shaped bar a lake-level open-air lower bar an expansive 1 404-square-foot three-sided open-air lakeside pavilion bar and an additional bar and entertainment area that further enhances its capacity for hosting guests. A second floor originally designed as a poker room provides additional space with strong potential for private events gaming entertainment or expanded seating adding versatility to the overall layout. The restaurant includes a well-equipped commercial kitchen with top-of-the-line equipment and a modern POS system. A unique char broiler located in the dining area allows guests to observe preparation of their own steaks creating a memorable and interactive dining experience. Additional features include an approximately 560-square-foot open-air lakeside balcony with sweeping views across Houghton Lake expansive indoor and outdoor seating capacity numerous flat-screen televisions a leather-furnished lounge area an entertainment stage a lakeside pavilion a sandy beach a lakeside dock and multiple indoor and outdoor gathering spaces. With its unmatched waterfront setting extensive bar and entertainment facilities and longstanding reputation the Limberlost offers tremendous potential as a restaurant nightlife destination event venue or four-season recreational gathering place.

Listing Courtesy of: Ruth Anne Clemens of CB Schmidt Houghton Lake

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