1100 E Bay St, East Tawas, MI

Name: 1100 E Bay St, For Sale in East Tawas - eXp Realty
Brand: CENTURY 21 SIGNATURE REALTY
SKU: 1943445
Price: 549000 USD

House

For Sale

Listed price in listed location currency (USD).

$549,000

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MLS® 1943445

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Key Facts

Type

Levels Commercial Sale

Size 5952 sqft

Garage

Taxes

Days Active 23

Lot Size

Approx. Age 1977

Avg. Price Per Sqft $92

MLS® Number 1943445

Property Address: 1100 E Bay St, East Tawas, MI, 48730-1609

Average square foot calculated using Size range provided by listing agent.

Description

Tucked into the lively heart of East Tawas, the Bambi Motel feels like a place time has chosen not to rush. For decades, travelers have returned to its familiar welcome and drawn in by its easy charm, comforting simplicity, and the sense that not everything needs to change to feel just right. Its 13 guest rooms, refreshed in 2021, strike a gentle balance between old and new. Thoughtful updates brought comfort where it matters most including new flooring underfoot, a smart boiler system quietly keeping things running, and the ease of modern essentials like microwaves, refrigerators, and reliable WiFi. A security system, updated website, and streamlined booking software work seamlessly in the background, making ownership as practical as it is inviting. Yet through it all, the motel’s retro spirit remains intact, offering guests an experience rooted in authenticity rather than trends. Outside, the rhythm of East Tawas unfolds just steps away—festivals, beach days, and evenings spent wandering through shops and restaurants. Guests can follow a quiet path to private access along the shores of Lake Huron, where the water stretches endlessly and time seems to slow. On-site, simple pleasures continue—grills ready for summer evenings and bikes waiting for leisurely rides through town. Beyond the motel, the property offers room to grow and settle in: an owner’s residence ready for new life, plus an additional home with a long-term tenant already in place. With strong seasonal demand and systems set up for ease, it’s a rare opportunity that can fit your lifestyle—whether you choose to keep your day job and run the motel on the side, or gradually shape it into something more. This is more than a turnkey business—it’s a place with history, heart, and steady potential. A place where guests return not just for a stay, but for a feeling they’ve come to know by heart.

MLS® Number1943445

Laundry Level

Central VacNo

FireplaceNo

Acreage

Exterior

Garage

Approx. Age1977

BasementCrawl Space

DrivewayPaved, Parking Lot

Garage Spaces

Heat

A/C

Heating Fuel

Extras

Price History

-End Date

Not Sold YetSold Price

For Sale

Apr 3, 2026List Date

$549,000List Price

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