30 Units | Two Buildings (17 / 13) – Built in 1972 with durable all-brick construction
Owner/Manager Living Quarters – Ideal for first-time or owner-operator buyers
Strong Rural Demand – Long-term stays from retired veterans, agricultural workers, factory employees, and railroad crews
Limited Competition – One of few lodging options in Arcola; Only independent traditional motel operating primarily on walk-ins
Untapped Revenue Opportunity – Currently operates on walk-ins only; no online booking or OTA exposure
Recent Capital Improvements – Metal roof installed in 2015, new TVs added upon ownership in 2020
Strategic Location – Approx 30 mins to Charleston & 45 mins to Champaign/Urbana
Local Growth Driver – Approx 10 mins from Tuscola plant project, expected to generate significant new employment in the area
Location Summary
Arcola is a stable small-town lodging market in Douglas County, Illinois, located along IL Route 133 with convenient access to I-57 and the surrounding East-Central Illinois region. The Arcola Inn is centrally located in town and is one of only a few lodging options in the market.
The property is supported by a consistent base of workforce and extended-stay demand, including retired veterans on weekly stays, agricultural and seasonal workers, factory employees, and railroad crews, providing dependable year-round occupancy.
Arcola also benefits from weekend and short-term lodging demand driven by regional Amish tourism, local car shows, and annual community festivals and events, which create noticeable spikes in transient stays throughout the year.
A large industrial and fertilizer facility planned in nearby Tuscola, approximately 10 minutes away, is expected to generate significant new employment in the area and serve as a meaningful future demand driver for the local lodging market.
With limited lodging supply, diversified demand sources, and a nearby employment catalyst, Arcola Inn offers a stable, value-oriented investment with clear upside through basic operational and online improvements.
