Redfish Lake Lodge

What Redfish Lake Lodge does

Redfish Lake Lodge is a historic seasonal lakeside resort and event venue located on the north shore of Redfish Lake in Stanley, Idaho, inside the Sawtooth National Recreation Area. Founded in 1929 by Robert Limbert, the lodge operates on 16 acres of U.S. Forest Service permitted land under a special use permit and serves outdoor enthusiasts, families, couples, wedding parties, and day visitors from late May through the second weekend of October. Its accommodation base spans 21 historic and modern cabins plus 11 motel/suite units at the main property, supplemented by three sister properties in Stanley (Triangle C Cabins, Stanley High Country Inn, and Redfish Riverside Inn) that offer year-round lodging.

The company monetizes through diversified hospitality revenue streams: lodging accommodations; food and beverage across Limbert's restaurant, Lakeside Grill, Rustic Lounge, and Two Gun's Cafe; full-service marina activities including pontoon/motorboat and non-motorized rentals, hiker boat shuttles, scenic Lady of the Lake tours, and sunset appetizer cruises; weddings and catered events (outdoor tent venue for 60-225 guests, indoor dining for up to 40); a general store; and guided horseback riding via a partnership with Mystic Saddle Ranch (Redfish Corrals). Pricing is predominantly usage-based and pay-as-you-go, with regular and peak seasonal tiers (peak season June 19-September 7).

Go-to-market is direct-to-consumer, with bookings through the ThinkReservations platform for lodging, FareHarbor for marina activities, OpenTable for dining, phone reservations, and walk-in day visitors. The lodge relies on organic social media (Facebook, Instagram, TripAdvisor), email newsletters, and event-driven marketing such as Music on the Lawn, the Memorial Day Race, and yoga classes to drive seasonal demand. It employs 90-100 workers during peak summer with an average employee age of 21, and remains family-owned with no external institutional, private equity, or venture capital involvement.

Name

Redfish Lake Lodge

Legal name

Redfish Lake Lodge

Website

https://redfishlake.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1929

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Redfish Lake Lodge is a historic seasonal Idaho resort in the Sawtooth Mountains offering lodging, dining, marina activities, weddings, and outdoor guide services to families, couples, adventure travelers, and day visitors on U.S. Forest Service permitted land.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Lakeside Resort & Hospitality

NAICS

Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (72111), Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Water (487210), Marinas (71393)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Hunting & Fishing Lodges (Sporting Lodges) (THAGAIAJ)

Keywords

• Lakeside resort lodging
• Marina boat rentals
• Mountain wedding venue
• Rustic cabin accommodations
• Outdoor adventure hospitality

Headquarters

HQ city

Stanley

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Lodging Accommodations: Revenue from cabin rentals, lodge rooms, suites, and motel units. Includes standalone cabins, duplex cabins, rustic cabins, lake suites, and creekside cabins.
2. Food & Beverage: Limbert's restaurant (breakfast and dinner), Lakeside Grill (lunch and dinner), Rustic Lounge (cocktails), Two Gun's Cafe (coffee and espresso), and sunset appetizer cruises with charcuterie boards.
3. Marina Activities: Boat rentals (pontoon, kayaks, canoes, paddle boards), hiker boat shuttle service, scenic lake tours, and sunset appetizer cruises.
4. Events & Weddings: Outdoor tent weddings (60-225 guests), indoor dining room events (up to 40 guests), rehearsal dinners, large party dining, and catered corporate events.
5. General Store: Apparel, snacks, candy, beer, wine, groceries, souvenirs, camping and fishing supplies, and unique gifts.
6. Horseback Riding: Guided horseback rides offered through Redfish Corrals partnership with Mystic Saddle Ranch (1.5-hour, half-day, full-day, and multi-day rides).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Redfish Lake Lodge operates a historic (built 1929) lakeside resort on 16 acres of US Forest Service permitted land on the north shore of Redfish Lake in Idaho's Sawtooth National Recreation Area, offering 21 historic and modern cabins plus 11 motel/suite units, multiple on-site dining venues, a full-service marina with boat rentals and hiker shuttles, and dedicated wedding/event venues. The portfolio extends to three sister properties in the town of Stanley (Triangle C Cabins, Stanley High Country Inn, and Redfish Riverside Inn) plus retail, horseback riding, and seasonal programming.

Product overview

Redfish Lake Lodge is a historic lakeside resort and event venue in Stanley, Idaho, offering a portfolio of lodging accommodations, dining venues, marina activities, and event services across multiple properties. The core offering includes 21 historic and modern cabins, 11 motel/suite units, and lodge rooms at the main Redfish Lake property, plus three sister properties in Stanley (Triangle C Cabins, Stanley High Country Inn, and Redfish Riverside Inn). Dining options span Limbert's full-service restaurant, the Rustic Lounge bar, Lakeside Grill casual eatery, and Two Gun's Cafe coffee shop. The marina provides boat rentals, hiker shuttles, and sunset cruises. Additional services include weddings and events (indoor and outdoor venues), catered events, yoga and music programming, a Memorial Day race, horseback riding, and a general store.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Triangle C Cabins: Year-round boutique cabins located in Stanley, Idaho. 12 standalone cabins with rustic charm plus two large vacation rental spaces. Pet-friendly options available.
• Stanley High Country Inn
• Redfish Riverside Inn

Products and services

• Lodging Accommodations Year-round lodging inventory at the main Redfish Lake property including standalone cabins, duplex cabins, lake suites, creekside cabins, rustic cabins, and eight lodge rooms on the second level of the main lodge building.
• Marina Services
• Sunset Appetizer Cruise
• Limbert's Restaurant
• Rustic Lounge
• Lakeside Grill
• Two Gun's Cafe
• Wedding & Event Venue
• Catered Events
• Triangle C Cabins
• Stanley High Country Inn
• Redfish Riverside Inn
• General Store
• Horseback Riding (Redfish Corrals)
• Memorial Day Weekend Race
• Yoga on the Lawn

Named customers2 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Mystic Saddle Ranch (Redfish Corrals)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRedfish Corrals offers horseback riding experiences through partnership with Mystic Saddle Ranch. Guests can book trail rides including 1.5-hour, half-day, full-day, and multi-day guided horseback rides in the Sawtooth Mountains.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Triple Creek Ranch: All-inclusive luxury ranch resort in Darby, Montana offering cabins, fine dining, horseback riding, and outdoor activities in a wilderness setting. Comparable in intimate lodging scale, full-service hospitality, and activity-led guest experience.
• The Resort at Paws Up: Luxury wilderness ranch resort in Greenough, Montana offering cabins, dining, horseback riding, and event programming on a large private land base. Comparable in wilderness-resort positioning, multi-revenue-stream model, and high-end wedding/event vertical.
• Grand Targhee Resort: Mountain resort in Alta, Wyoming on the border of Grand Teton National Forest offering lodging, dining, skiing, and summer activities on US Forest Service land. Comparable in federal-land dependency, multi-season outdoor adventure positioning, and family-owned independent operations.
• Shore Lodge: Lakeside resort in McCall, Idaho offering lodging, dining, spa, and marina services on Payette Lake. Closest comparable Idaho mountain-lake full-service resort with similar seasonality, F&B portfolio, and wedding/event business.

Regional players

• Schweitzer Mountain Resort: Mountain resort in Sandpoint, Idaho offering lodging, dining, skiing, and summer activities. Comparable in Idaho resort positioning and multi-season activity portfolio, but serving a different regional market in northern Idaho.

Broad incumbents

• Big Sky Resort: Large destination mountain resort in Big Sky, Montana offering hotels, condos, dining, skiing, and wedding venues. Comparable in mountain-resort lodging, weddings, and activity-driven guest experience, but at substantially larger scale.
• Sun Valley Resort: Major destination resort in Sun Valley, Idaho offering hotels, restaurants, ski operations, and event venues. Comparable geographically (Idaho resort corridor) and across multiple amenities (lodging, dining, weddings, adventure), but at substantially larger scale and year-round.
• Coeur d'Alene Resort: Lakeside resort hotel on Lake Coeur d'Alene in Idaho offering lodging, dining, marina, golf, and event space. Comparable in lake-based lodging, marina services, and wedding/event business, but at larger scale and more urbanized setting.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/RedfishLakeLodge
• Instagraminstagram.com/redfishlakelodge
• Xx.com/redfishlake

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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