ISLANDER INN, L.L.P.

What ISLANDER INN, L.L.P. does

Islander Inn, L.L.P. is a privately-held, family-owned resort hotel located at 225 Erie Street on Put-in-Bay island in Lake Erie, Ohio. Founded in 1998 and operating under a limited partnership structure, the property was rebranded from 'Crash Landing' to 'Islander Inn' under new ownership and now offers 110 recently renovated guest rooms across King, Double Queen, Courtyard, and Balcony configurations, including ADA-accessible options. The resort positions itself as the island's largest outdoor entertainment destination, anchored by a three-pool courtyard complex with the only lazy river on Put-in-Bay, a 30-person heated jacuzzi, the Nauti Perch swim-up bar (the island's original swim-up bar), and four private poolside cabanas.

The company's technology stack is built on the Mews property management and booking platform, with a mobile self check-in feature enabling curbside-to-courtyard arrival and the Lightning Deals Club, a members-only text and email program offering steep discounts on last-minute inventory. Go-to-market is direct-to-consumer, with primary distribution via the company's own website (islanderinnpib.com), phone reservations, and walk-in traffic, supported by organic social presence on Facebook and Instagram and Google review aggregation through Trustindex.

The revenue model combines per-night room bookings (first-night deposit required, balance due on arrival), on-site golf cart rentals (4-passenger at $60-$85/day, 6-passenger at $80-$100/day), poolside cabana rentals ($25/hour), F&B across three on-property bars with an upcoming gourmet coffee shop, parking fees, gift shop sales, and ancillary guest/security deposits. Primary customer segments are family vacationers, bachelor/bachelorette parties, group event planners, and couples drawn to Put-in-Bay's leisure market, which the company cites as receiving over one million annual visitors.

Name

ISLANDER INN, L.L.P.

Legal name

Islander Inn, L.L.P.

Website

https://islanderinnpib.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Islander Inn, L.L.P. is a family-owned resort hotel on Put-in-Bay island in Lake Erie, Ohio, operating 110 recently renovated rooms, multiple pools, the island's only lazy river, a swim-up bar, golf cart rentals, and on-site F&B, serving family vacationers, group event planners, and bachelor/bachelorette parties visiting the island.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Resort Hotels

NAICS

Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (72111), Traveler Accommodation (7211)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000), Hotels & Motels (7011)

akta.pro primary industry

Resort-Area Full-Service Hotels (Non–All-Inclusive) (THAGAAAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Hotel & Resort Restaurants (THAFACAH)

Keywords

• Resort hotel accommodations
• Island lodging hospitality
• Vacation resort amenities
• Hotel room rentals
• Guest resort services

Headquarters

HQ city

Put-In-Bay

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Room/Accommodation Bookings: Primary revenue stream from 110 recently renovated guest rooms including King, Double Queen, ADA-accessible, Courtyard, and Balcony room types. Deposit of first night's stay required at booking, balance due on arrival.
2. Golf Cart Rentals: On-site premium golf cart rentals with brand new fleet, available 9am-9pm. Gas-powered vehicles maintained daily. 4-passenger and 6-passenger options. Revenue share from inline reservation.
3. Poolside Cabana Rentals: Private poolside cabanas seating 8-10 guests at $25/hour rental. Includes bottle service and food ordering capability. Four cabanas available for birthdays, groups, VIP days.
4. Gift Shop Sales: On-site gift shop selling island essentials, sunscreen, snacks, ice, apparel, gifts, and souvenirs. Seasonal limited finds and traveler items.
5. Food & Beverage: Corona Swim-Up Pool Bar with 11 big-screen TVs, contests, DJ energy; Lazy River Back Bar; Nauti Perch Back Bar. Upcoming gourmet coffee shop (2026) with handheld breakfast and lunch sandwiches, rooftop seating.
6. Ancillary Fees: Parking fees ($20/night vehicle, $10/night golf cart), rollaway beds ($30/night), additional guest charges ($40/room), security deposits ($200/room).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

ISLANDER INN, L.L.P. operates a family-owned resort hotel on Put-in-Bay island, Ohio, featuring 110 recently renovated guest rooms. The resort sells overnight lodging along with on-property amenities including golf cart rentals, poolside cabanas, a gift shop, and food and beverage service, supplemented by ancillary resort fees.

Product overview

Islander Inn is a family-oriented resort hotel on Put-in-Bay island offering 110 recently renovated rooms across multiple configurations (King, Double Queen, Courtyard, and Balcony options). The resort features the Courtyard Pool Complex with three pools, the Nauti Perch swim-up bar, Jameson Pool, a 30-person heated jacuzzi, and a lazy river. Additional offerings include premium golf cart rentals, four private poolside cabanas, an on-site gift shop, live entertainment, and the Lightning Deals Club loyalty program. The property serves as the island's largest outdoor entertainment destination.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Resort Hotel Room Stays Overnight lodging in 110 recently renovated guest rooms at the Put-in-Bay island resort, sold to individual leisure travelers, couples, families, and small groups visiting the island.
• Golf Cart Rentals Per-rental golf cart service available to resort guests for on-island transportation during their stay at Put-in-Bay.
• Poolside Cabanas Rentable poolside cabana spaces at the resort pool, available to resort guests as an upgraded leisure amenity.
• Resort Gift Shop On-property retail store at the resort selling souvenirs, gifts, and related merchandise to resort guests and island visitors.
• Food and Beverage Service On-property food and beverage offerings available to resort guests, providing dining options during their stay at the Put-in-Bay resort.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 1 million annual visitors to Put-in-Bay island served by resort
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Feature2 records

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Regional players

• Hotel Breakers at Cedar Point: Lake Erie resort hotel adjacent to Cedar Point in Sandusky, OH, serving a similar Midwest leisure-travel demographic. Geographic and seasonal comparability to Put-in-Bay with the same Lake Erie tourism base.
• Mohican Lodge & Conference Center: Ohio state park resort lodge with full-service amenities, group/event capabilities, and outdoor recreation. Comparable as a regional Ohio full-service resort serving Midwest leisure travelers.
• Sawmill Creek Resort: Lake Erie-area resort in Cedar Point/Sandusky region with full-service lodging, dining, and recreation. Comparable as a regional Lake Erie destination resort serving a similar Midwest leisure market.
• Cedar Point Express Hotel: Limited-service hotel adjacent to Cedar Point serving visitors to the Lake Erie region. Comparable as a destination-driven lodging property for the same broader Cedar Point / Lake Erie visitor base.

Direct peers

• Great Wolf Lodge: National indoor waterpark resort chain with on-site dining, entertainment, and family-focused amenities. Comparable to Islander Inn's all-in-one resort experience combining lodging with a destination pool/entertainment product.
• Bay Lodging Resort: Put-in-Bay lodging property within the island's main accommodation inventory. Competes directly for the same visitor pool and central downtown proximity.
• Kalahari Resorts: Multi-property waterpark resort chain with large pool complexes, swim-up bars, family entertainment, and on-site F&B. Most comparable to Islander Inn's pool-centric, multi-amenity resort model and entertainment-led positioning.
• Park Inn Put-in-Bay: Downtown Put-in-Bay hotel competing for the same family and adult leisure segments. Direct competitor in the island's central lodging cluster.
• Holiday Inn Express Put-in-Bay: Brand-affiliated Put-in-Bay hotel targeting similar family and leisure travelers. Direct competitor in the island's lodging market.
• The Commodore Hotel: Historic hotel in downtown Put-in-Bay serving the same island visitor base with walkable access to nightlife. Direct head-to-head competitor for room nights and group bookings on Put-in-Bay.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/IslanderInnPutinBay
• Instagraminstagram.com/islanderinnputinbay
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/islander-inn-l.l.p.

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Investors

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