Coyote Crossing Resort

What Coyote Crossing Resort does

Coyote Crossing Resort is a privately-held, year-round hospitality destination located approximately 12 miles west of Cadillac, Michigan, on 50 acres within the Manistee National Forest. The property operates 10 two-bedroom upscale cabins that sleep up to six guests each, an Up North bar and grill restaurant, a state-of-the-art outdoor live music venue built in 2019, a hospitality room for private events (groups of 2-30, $300 for 4 hours), and an authorized KLIM snowmobile apparel retail outlet. Pricing follows a seasonal rate structure (Winter 2026: $185-$289/night; Spring 2026: $229-$259/night; Summer/Fall 2026: contact for rates), with cabin bookings processed through InnRoad and concert tickets sold via ShowSlinger.

The resort's core competitive positioning rests on direct access to 300+ miles of groomed snowmobile and ATV trails, proximity to Caberfae Peaks Ski and Golf Resort, and a 15-year live music programming tradition featuring national acts such as Billy Strings, The War & Treaty, and Ward Davis, supported by 22 corporate sponsors. Customer segments comprise outdoor recreation enthusiasts (snowmobiling, ATV, skiing, fishing, hiking), live entertainment attendees, and private event bookers; distribution is direct-to-consumer via the website, social media (Facebook, Instagram, X), and partnerships with the Cadillac Area Visitors Bureau and Caberfae Peaks.

Ownership transitioned on January 1, 2026 from founders Pete and Julie Finch to Kaylyn and Karson Kyhnell; the team comprises 7 disclosed employees. The underlying technology is standard hospitality SaaS with no proprietary AI/ML, no disclosed funding, and no enterprise-scale contracts. Revenue is generated transactionally across cabin rentals (primary), food and beverage, live music ticketing, and merchandise, with no subscription contracts, enterprise anchor customers, or recurring commercial agreements.

Name

Coyote Crossing Resort

Legal name

Coyote Crossing Resort

Website

https://coyotecrossingresort.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Coyote Crossing Resort is a privately-held Northern Michigan hospitality destination operating 10 upscale cabins, a bar and grill, and an outdoor live music venue on 50 acres within the Manistee National Forest, serving outdoor recreation enthusiasts, live entertainment attendees, and private event groups near Cadillac, Michigan.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Resort and Outdoor Hospitality Services

NAICS

All Other Traveler Accommodation (721199), Other Traveler Accommodation (72119)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYTHAGAIAE

Mountain & Alpine Lodges

Travel & Hospitality/Lodging & Accommodation/Lodges (Nature, Safari, Wilderness)

SECONDARYTHAMADAL

Snow & Mountain Unique Stays (Chalets, Ski Cabins)

Travel & Hospitality/Vacation Rentals & Short-Term Stays/Boutique & Unique Stays (Cabins, Tiny Homes, Treehouses, Yurts)

SECONDARYTHAGAIAB

Wilderness & Backcountry Lodges (Remote/Off-Grid)

Travel & Hospitality/Lodging & Accommodation/Lodges (Nature, Safari, Wilderness)

SECONDARYTHAAAHAE

Mountain & Wilderness Lodges

Travel & Hospitality/Adventure, Amusement Parks & Ecotourism/Nature Lodges & Eco-Resorts

Keywords

• Cabin rentals
• Resort lodging
• Outdoor hospitality
• Live music venue
• Trail access resort

Headquarters

HQ city

Cadillac

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Cabin Rentals: The resort generates primary revenue from renting 10 upscale cabins with two bedrooms each, accommodating up to 6 guests per cabin. Rates vary by season: Winter rates range from $185-$259 per night, with holiday rates at $289/night. Additional charges apply for more than 4 guests.
2. Restaurant & Bar: The Up North Bar & Grill serves food and beverages with nightly specials including Mexican Night, Fish Fry on Fridays, and Filet Tips on Saturdays. Operating hours vary by day, closed Tuesdays. Restaurant serves lunch and dinner with appetizers, entrees, sandwiches, salads, and flatbreads.
3. Live Music Events: Fifteen-year tradition of hosting live music events with both national and regional performers. Tickets sold through ShowSlinger platform. VIP seating options available with elevated deck and waitress service. Special event venue rental for hospitality room available for $300 for 4 hours.
4. Merchandise Sales: Resort acts as a KLIM dealer, selling snowmobiling apparel including hats, gloves, face masks, jackets, and bibs. Merchandise sold at the restaurant location.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Coyote Crossing Resort operates a year-round outdoor hospitality destination offering ten upscale two-bedroom cabin rentals, an Up North Bar & Grill restaurant, and an outdoor live music venue. The resort also sells KLIM snowmobile apparel on-site and hosts private events in a hospitality room, with direct access to 300+ miles of ATV and snowmobile trails in Northern Michigan.

Product overview

Coyote Crossing Resort is a year-round hospitality destination offering a portfolio of integrated services centered around Northern Michigan outdoor recreation. The core offerings consist of ten upscale cabin rentals (sleeping up to six guests each) and an Up North bar and restaurant, supplemented by a state-of-the-art outdoor music venue hosting a Summer Music Series and Open Mic Nights. Additional services include a hospitality room for private events, KLIM snowmobile gear retail, trail report services with live webcam, and direct access to 300+ miles of ATV and snowmobile trails. The resort is located 12 miles west of Cadillac, Michigan, on 50 acres surrounded by the Manistee National Forest, approximately 3 miles south of Caberfae Ski and Golf Resort.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Cabin Rentals Ten upscale two-bedroom cabins each sleeping up to six guests, with full bath, living room, fully equipped kitchen, satellite TV, Wi-Fi, and individual patio. Available for nightly rental with seasonal pricing.
• Up North Bar & Grill Restaurant Full-service on-site restaurant and bar serving appetizers, soups, salads, sandwiches, bowls, entrees, and flatbreads, with nightly specials such as Mexican Night, Pork Chop Dinner, Fish Fry, and Filet Tips with Red Wine Reduction.
• Live Music Venue Outdoor live music venue hosting a Summer Music Series featuring national acts and regional artists, plus weekly Open Mic Nights. Tickets sold through ShowSlinger with VIP seating and on-site food and beverage service.
• Hospitality Room Private Events Lodge-styled hospitality room available for private events including baby showers, rehearsal dinners, corporate retreats, and holiday parties, accommodating groups of 2 to 30 people at $300 for 4 hours.
• KLIM Snowmobile Apparel Retail On-site retail of KLIM snowmobiling apparel and accessories including hats, gloves, face masks, jackets, bibs, parkas, hoodies, and base layers, sold inside the restaurant building.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

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App detail

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Advanced Mechanical ServicesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor for live music events and trail report. Listed as sponsor for 2023-24 season and 2026 season. Sponsor logo displayed on live music page and trail report page.
• Betten Baker Buick GMC CadillacminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor for 2026 live music season. Auto dealership based in Cadillac, Michigan.
• Emington Schultz AgencyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor for 2026 live music season. Listed as sponsor for 2023-24 trail report season.
• Double J Lawn CareminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor for live music events. Listed as sponsor on trail report page and live music page.
• Cadillac Area Visitors BureaucoreGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal tourism organization partnership. Resort listed as sponsor on trail report page. Created scenic ride maps distributed at the resort. Key referral partner for regional tourism.
• KLIMcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerKLIM is a trusted snowmobiling outfitter. Coyote Crossing is an authorized KLIM dealer selling apparel including jackets, bibs, gloves, hats, and accessories. Listed as sponsor on trail report and live music pages. KLIM is an industry-trusted brand across the snowmobiling industry.
• Caberfae Peaks Ski and Golf ResortcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoyote Crossing is the closest resort to Caberfae Peaks. New owners previously worked at Coyote Crossing while living at their family cabin near Caberfae Peaks. Proximity creates natural synergy for ski and golf visitors needing lodging.
• Highway 31 CabinsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor for 2026 live music season.
• Holdship Funeral HomesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor for 2026 live music season.
• JDC ConstructionminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor for 2026 live music season.
• Mackinaw Trail PediatricsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor for 2026 live music season.
• Sun N Snow Ski & Snowboard ShopminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor for 2026 live music season. Ski and snowboard equipment retailer.
• Big River BuildersminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor for 2023-24 trail report season.
• Double J GreenminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor for 2023-24 trail report season.
• US27 Motor SportsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor for 2023-24 trail report season. Motor sports retailer.
• Adventure IslandminorGTM or Marketing PartnerReferenced as a nearby local family fun park with batting cages, mini-golf, go-karts, arcade and ice cream shop. Recommended to guests as must-see attraction minutes from public parks and lakes.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Vail Resorts: Operator of large-scale mountain resorts with integrated lodging, dining, and ticketed activities. Relevant as a broad incumbent defining competitive benchmarks in the destination ski/outdoor recreation resort category.
• Grand Hotel (Mackinac Island): Iconic Michigan resort with full-service lodging, F&B, and live entertainment programming. A larger incumbent in the same state operating the resort + dining + entertainment model, though at a much higher price point and historic-luxury positioning.
• Airbnb: Global vacation-rental marketplace offering cabin-style short-term stays. Comparable as a distribution and demand-generation platform competing for the same cabin-rental guest segment.
• Big Sky Resort: Large-scale destination ski resort combining lodging, dining, and on-mountain entertainment. Comparable as a full-amenity outdoor recreation resort, but at materially greater scale and as a publicly visible operator.

Direct peers

• The Homestead Resort (Michigan): Northern Michigan lakeside resort with lodge/cottage lodging, dining, and year-round outdoor activities. Comparable multi-stream resort model targeting family outdoor recreation in the same region.
• Crystal Mountain Resort: Northern Michigan resort combining ski/golf lodging with on-site dining, event venues, and seasonal activities. Directly comparable in geography, scale band, and the cabin/lodge + restaurant + activities model.
• Boyne Mountain Resort: Michigan ski/golf resort with on-site lodging, dining, and event programming. Comparable as a multi-amenity Midwest resort offering cabins/lodges, F&B, and year-round activities to a similar family and outdoor-recreation segment.
• Treetops Resort: Gaylord, MI resort offering lodging, multiple restaurants, golf, and ski facilities. Comparable as a multi-amenity Michigan destination resort serving the same Midwest family/group travel segment.
• Caberfae Peaks Ski & Golf Resort: Closest neighboring resort (~3 miles away) and explicit Coyote Crossing partner; a four-season ski/golf destination in Cadillac, MI with its own lodging. Highly comparable as a Northern Michigan outdoor-recreation lodging operator sharing the same regional customer base.

Others

• Adventure Island (Cadillac, MI): Local family fun park with mini-golf, go-karts, batting cages, and arcade explicitly cross-recommended to Coyote Crossing guests. Comparable as a regional tourism partner/adjacent attraction feeding demand into the resort.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/coyotecrossing1
• Facebookfacebook.com/coyotecrossingresort
• Instagraminstagram.com/coyotecrossingresort
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/coyote-crossing-resort

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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