Sugar Tree Inn

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Price
$1,350,000
Rooms
11
Property Type
Inn & Restaurant
Location Type
rural, mountain
Year Built
1983
Owners Quarters
Yes
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Property Details

Investment Overview

The Sugar Tree Inn, a premier hospitality property offering a seamless blend of rustic luxury, peaceful tranquility, and strong business infrastructure.

Nestled high above the Shenandoah Valley at an elevation of 2,800 feet, this exceptional property is situated on 28 pristine, wooded acres less than one mile from Milepost 27 on the world-renowned Blue Ridge Parkway. Boasting a total of 11 masterfully appointed guest rooms and suites spread across four distinct buildings, the inn represents a turn-key opportunity for an aspiring innkeeper or an established hospitality group looking to capture a slice of Virginia’s booming nature-tourism market.


Property & Accommodation Highlights

Built in 1983 from 200+ year-old timbers reclaimed from old structures in the Shenandoah Valley, the property has been meticulously hand-built from the ground up, then maintained and continuously updated to merge authentic mountain aesthetics with modern convenience.

  • Rustic Elegance Accommodation: 11 spacious, individually decorated rooms and suites, all featuring private baths and cozy, preset wood-burning fireplaces or luxury propane stoves.

  • The Main Lodge: The heart of the property, featuring expansive public areas, cozy loft spaces, and an architectural masterpiece: a glass-walled dining area carved directly into the mountainside, allowing guests to view native wildlife and hummingbirds while enjoying gourmet meals.

  • St. Mary’s Cabin: A standout, highly private signature accommodation complete with a king-sized bed and a luxurious whirlpool tub designed for high-rate romance packages.

  • Blue Ridge House: Features the 2 bedroom Shenandoah Suite on the ground floor, along with 2 spacious rooms on the second floor with a large elevated balcony to enjoy the outdoors.
  • Log House: Four unique guest rooms, each with their own front porch seating areas for enjoying the natural surroundings.

Infrastructure & Growth Potential

Beyond its natural charm, the Sugar Tree Inn is fully outfitted as a high-capacity commercial enterprise:

  • Commercial Kitchen & Restaurant Space: Fully functional infrastructure built to handle the included gourmet daily breakfasts, current weekend chef dinner services, or event catering.

  • Special Event & Wedding Venue: The breathtaking Blue Ridge backdrop and acreage provide an established canvas for lucrative mountain weddings, corporate retreats, and special event bookings.

  • Green Initiatives & Modern Amenities: Future-proofed with on-site Electric Vehicle (EV) charging stations..

  • The “Unplugged” Appeal: Highly rated by modern travelers seeking a “digital detox,” the property offers a curated low-tech escape without in-room TVs, driving strong repeat business from urban professionals looking to decompress.


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What's Special

  • Electric Car/Tesla Charging Station
  • Commercial Kitchen
  • Restaurant
  • Special Events
  • Mountain Views
  • Acreage
  • Hiking
  • Cabins/Cottages
  • Fireplaces
  • Nature Tourism
  • Pet Friendly
  • Shenandoah Valley
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Broker/Consultant Information

Marilyn Bushnell | marilyn@marilynbushnell.com | 410-422-0013 | Website

Chuck Anderson | chuck@inns.forsale | 770-841-1410 | Website

Patrick Campbell | patrick@inns.forsale | 410-812-5069 | Website

VA Broker of Record:  McClure Realty

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Exterior Photos

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Public Area Photos

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Room Photos

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Owner's Quarters

Owners’ quarters are a standout feature of this property, featuring 2 separate buildings.  The primary 3 bedroom/3 bath house (with full kitchen!) shares a covered deck with the main Lodge building for convenient access to inn operations and guest services.

The secondary “Gatekeeper’s Lodge” is a short walk up the drive, and is another 2 bedroom/1 bath (also has a full kitchen) which also features an unfinished walkout basement, which provides even more space for expansion.

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Location Details

Region: Mid-Atlantic

Address: 145 Lodge Trail, Vesuvius, VA  24483

Location & Tourism Market

Positioned perfectly between historic Lexington, Staunton, and Charlottesville, the inn serves as an ideal basecamp for dynamic year-round tourism. Guests enjoy immediate access to nature tourism highlights like the George Washington National Forest, hiking at Crabtree Falls, and the legendary Appalachian Trail, alongside cultural draws including the regional wine trail (near 12 Ridges Vineyard and Rockbridge Vineyard), antiquing, and historic destinations.