I’ve been studying country vacation destinations and also real estate for several years now and I woke up today thinking about property to buy in top vacation locales. If you have a bit of coin to invest or want to specifically live say near the beach or in the mountains, why not look for a B&B for sale – where you want to live?
Here’s a property that is a prime example of what I was thinking of:
Established Waterview Bed And Breakfast
Location: Gulfport, Florida
Gulfport is known as an artist destination, holds over six events per month, and has become a destination in the Tampa Bay Area. Located on Boca Ciega Bay, it is ten minutes to downtown St. Petersburg, and ten minutes to the Gulf Beaches. This quaint Florida fishing village is known as “Key West before tourism.”
This property has 7 bedrooms and 8 and a half baths with around 5,000 square feet that can accommodate up to 14 people.
This turn-key established business offers waterfront within walking distance to town, and is convenient to both Tampa International and St. Pete/Clearwater airports. It is fully furnished with each suite having its own private balconies or patio and there is a private bath in each suite.
Reading along a little further we find that the current owner is the head of the Gulfport Chamber of Commerce who now wishes to devote full time to promoting the local area. This will certainly be a great contact for future business with the former owner.
The Sea Breeze Manor Bed and Breakfast was originally built in 1923 and converted in 1996 to the bed and breakfast. All operating history, website and good will are in the purchase price. Excellent press history and reservations history can be found on their web site here.
Asking price is $1,275,000 US. Pick a room for yourself and then rent out the rest to summer visitors and winter snowbirds! This property is also good for anyone just starting out in this business – it is already established and has “history” meaning a good chance of guests who already plan to reserve accommodation again, it’s not too big – but not too small to ensure a decent profit and provide some room and space options for guests.
Lots to ponder here if you are looking to live or retire in Florida!
Further details on this property available via Viviun.com. More on the town of Gulfport, FL here.