Freehold pet lodge, proven cashflow
A superb opportunity to acquire Creature Comforts Pet Lodge, an established boarding kennel and cattery offered as a freehold going concern on 4.3580 hectares (more or less) fronting State Highway 1 between Bulls and Sanson.
This is a highly profitable business generating strong, consistent cashflow at excellent margins, with clear capacity to grow it further. Trading since 2003, the lodge runs on a loyal, returning client base and strong word-of-mouth referral. Holiday periods book out well in advance, with strong bookings into 2027.
Location drives the business, being situated on the main Taupō to Wellington route, 20 minutes (approximately 25km) from Palmerston North. As well as customers from around the region, the lodge draws customers from all over the North Island, who can drop their pets on the way through without a detour.
The lodge offers dog boarding, a purpose-built cattery, doggy daycare and boarding of other pets, with staff in place to help care for them. A three plus bedroom home with open plan living and large fenced yards sits on site. With 4.3580 hectares (more or less) to work with, the property offers endless lifestyle possibilities and real scope to expand the operation.
Key Features:
• Freehold going concern on 4.3580ha of Rural zoned land
• Highly profitable with excellent margins
• Trading since 2003 with a loyal, returning client base
• State Highway 1 frontage on the Taupō to Wellington route
• Dog boarding, cattery and doggy daycare
• Three plus bedroom home with large fenced yards
• 20 minutes from Palmerston North
A superb offering for buyers seeking a lifestyle business that generates cashflow from home, established operators looking to expand their presence and network, or anyone with a background in animal care who wants to work closely with animals every day.
For sale by Expressions of Interest closing 1pm, Wed 16 Dec 2026 (unless sold prior). Financial information is available to qualified parties on signing a confidentiality agreement.
This is a highly profitable business generating strong, consistent cashflow at excellent margins, with clear capacity to grow it further. Trading since 2003, the lodge runs on a loyal, returning client base and strong word-of-mouth referral. Holiday periods book out well in advance, with strong bookings into 2027.
Location drives the business, being situated on the main Taupō to Wellington route, 20 minutes (approximately 25km) from Palmerston North. As well as customers from around the region, the lodge draws customers from all over the North Island, who can drop their pets on the way through without a detour.
The lodge offers dog boarding, a purpose-built cattery, doggy daycare and boarding of other pets, with staff in place to help care for them. A three plus bedroom home with open plan living and large fenced yards sits on site. With 4.3580 hectares (more or less) to work with, the property offers endless lifestyle possibilities and real scope to expand the operation.
Key Features:
• Freehold going concern on 4.3580ha of Rural zoned land
• Highly profitable with excellent margins
• Trading since 2003 with a loyal, returning client base
• State Highway 1 frontage on the Taupō to Wellington route
• Dog boarding, cattery and doggy daycare
• Three plus bedroom home with large fenced yards
• 20 minutes from Palmerston North
A superb offering for buyers seeking a lifestyle business that generates cashflow from home, established operators looking to expand their presence and network, or anyone with a background in animal care who wants to work closely with animals every day.
For sale by Expressions of Interest closing 1pm, Wed 16 Dec 2026 (unless sold prior). Financial information is available to qualified parties on signing a confidentiality agreement.
Key features
Zoning
Rural
Land area breakdown
4.3580ha (more or less) freehold: kennels, cattery, home and paddocks
Prime frontage
State Highway 1 frontage on the Taupō to Wellington route
Location
Between Bulls and Sanson, 20 minutes from Palmerston North
Business appeal
Dog boarding, cattery, doggy daycare and three-bedroom home on site
Staff
Owner-operated with staff in place
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