40730 S Bay Drive
Emily, MN 56447
Price: $1,500,000
Discover a rare opportunity to own a classic northern Minnesota resort along the shores of Ruth Lake in Emily, MN. Ruth Lake Resort offers the perfect blend of nostalgia, comfort, and modern convenience, with 8 seasonal cabins set along 300 feet of level, sandy shoreline. The resort is thoughtfully designed to create an inviting guest experience and easy operation for owners. A year-round 3-bed, 2-bath owner’s home provides comfortable on-site living. The detached garage includes a linen & cleaning storage area, 2nd office space, and additional storage upstairs. The well-maintained grounds offer guests a children’s playhouse, swing set, fish cleaning house, paddle boards & kayaks, along with two docks for easy lake access and boating. This turnkey property provides an excellent opportunity to continue a successful seasonal resort business, create a private family compound, or explore short-term rental options. The resort has a long-standing reputation for cleanliness, care, and hospitality- every cabin and the entire property are meticulously maintained. Don’t miss this chance to own a piece of Minnesota’s lake country heritage. Ruth Lake Resort – where family memories are made.
Basic Features:
| Style |
Resort |
| Type |
Commercial Sale |
| Zoning |
Business/Commercial,Shoreline |
| Year Built |
1950 |
| School District |
Crosby-Ironton |
| County |
Crow Wing |
| Lot Size |
282x302x212x315 |
| Acreage |
2.08 acres |
| Garage |
2 Car 38x26 |
| Number of Units |
9 |
| Lake Name |
Ruth |
| Lake Depth |
39 ft |
| Water Frontage |
302 ft |
| Tax $ / Year |
$7,548 / 2025 |
| Tax ID |
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| Legal Description |
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Includes:
Building,Business Assets,Business,Inventory
Additional Features
| Government Programs |
|
| Section |
27 |
| Terrain Type |
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| Cooling |
Central Air,Window Unit(s) |
| Driveway |
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| Exterior Features |
Log Siding |
| Foundation |
624.00 |
| Fuel Source |
Electric,Propane |
| Handicap Access |
None |
| Heating |
Forced Air,Fireplace(s) |
| Sewer Service |
Private Sewer,Tank with Drainage Field |
| Water Service |
Drilled,Well |
| Water Heater |
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| Parking Lot |
Detached Garage |
| Exterior Construction |
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| Utilities |
Electric Common,Heating Common |
| Laundry |
N |
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