Overnight Cottages with Gift Shop in the Davis Mountains
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ESTABLISHED OVERNIGHT COTTAGES WITH GIFT SHOP - FORT DAVIS, TEXAS
This turnkey hospitality business offers a unique opportunity to own a well-established boutique accommodation in the heart of the scenic Davis Mountains. Operating continuously since 1985, this property combines overnight cottage rentals with gift shop featuring an exclusive line of souvenirs.
BUSINESS OVERVIEW:
- Annual Revenue: $260,000
- Established: 1985 (39 years of operation)
- Building: 3,809 square feet
- Location: Fort Davis, TX
- Current Operation: Absentee owner managed
PROPERTY FEATURES:
- Multiple overnight cottages with updated furnishings and flooring
- On-site gift shop with exclusive souvenir line
- Real estate included in sale ($749,000 value)
- Inventory included ($16,000 value)
- FF&E: $20,000
LOCATION ADVANTAGES:
Fort Davis is a premier Texas vacation destination known for beautiful scenery, temperate summers, and dark skies. The property benefits from proximity to major attractions including McDonald Observatory, Davis Mountain State Park, Fort Davis National Historic Site, and Balmorhea State Park. Located just 2 hours from Big Bend National park, making it an ideal stopover location.
BUSINESS STRENGTHS:
- Consistent returning guest base with excellent reviews
- Well-established reputation over nearly four decades
- Easy operation suitable for absentee ownership
- No direct cottage competition on main street
- Currently listed on Airbnb and Expedia platforms
GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES:
- Expansion potential: courtyard space available for 5th cottage
- Food service conversion possibility in main building
- Gift shop expansion opportunities
- Enhanced direct booking website and targeted marketing
- Significant profit increase potential for owner-operators through reduced payroll costs
OWNER SUPPORT:
Seller provides comprehensive training and advisory support. Current manager available for continued part-time employment to ensure smooth transition.
This represents an exceptional opportunity to acquire a profitable, established hospitality business in one of Texas's most desirable mountain destinations. Perfect for investors seeking steady income or operators looking to maximize returns through hands-on management and live in the beautiful mountains of West Texas
Reason for Sale: Owner retirement and relocation to East Texas.
This turnkey hospitality business offers a unique opportunity to own a well-established boutique accommodation in the heart of the scenic Davis Mountains. Operating continuously since 1985, this property combines overnight cottage rentals with gift shop featuring an exclusive line of souvenirs.
BUSINESS OVERVIEW:
- Annual Revenue: $260,000
- Established: 1985 (39 years of operation)
- Building: 3,809 square feet
- Location: Fort Davis, TX
- Current Operation: Absentee owner managed
PROPERTY FEATURES:
- Multiple overnight cottages with updated furnishings and flooring
- On-site gift shop with exclusive souvenir line
- Real estate included in sale ($749,000 value)
- Inventory included ($16,000 value)
- FF&E: $20,000
LOCATION ADVANTAGES:
Fort Davis is a premier Texas vacation destination known for beautiful scenery, temperate summers, and dark skies. The property benefits from proximity to major attractions including McDonald Observatory, Davis Mountain State Park, Fort Davis National Historic Site, and Balmorhea State Park. Located just 2 hours from Big Bend National park, making it an ideal stopover location.
BUSINESS STRENGTHS:
- Consistent returning guest base with excellent reviews
- Well-established reputation over nearly four decades
- Easy operation suitable for absentee ownership
- No direct cottage competition on main street
- Currently listed on Airbnb and Expedia platforms
GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES:
- Expansion potential: courtyard space available for 5th cottage
- Food service conversion possibility in main building
- Gift shop expansion opportunities
- Enhanced direct booking website and targeted marketing
- Significant profit increase potential for owner-operators through reduced payroll costs
OWNER SUPPORT:
Seller provides comprehensive training and advisory support. Current manager available for continued part-time employment to ensure smooth transition.
This represents an exceptional opportunity to acquire a profitable, established hospitality business in one of Texas's most desirable mountain destinations. Perfect for investors seeking steady income or operators looking to maximize returns through hands-on management and live in the beautiful mountains of West Texas
Reason for Sale: Owner retirement and relocation to East Texas.
About the Business
- Years in Operation
- 40
- Employees
- 4 (1 Full-time, 3 Part-time)
1 Hotel Manager that also covers some cleaning plus 1 part time housekeeper, 1 p - Facilities & Assets
- Butterfield Inn Main Street Cottages is made up of 4 Individual Cottages with Full Baths and Fireplaces. In addition the main building houses an owner apartment, single hotel room plus a gift shop and office. Owner apartment is currently being rented for additional revenue since owner is absentee. All buildings surround a private courtyard.
- Website
- http://www.butterfieldinn.com
- Market Outlook / Competition
- Fort Davis and the Davis Mountains are a perennial favorite vacation location for Texans due to the beautiful scenery, temperate summers and dark skies in addition to the proximity to the McDonald Observatory, Davis Mountain State Park, Fort Davis National Historic Site, and Balmorhea State park. Just 2 hours from Big Bend National park, it also makes a nice stopover. There are no other cottages on the main street, but there are 3 other hotels nearby.
- Opportunities for Growth
- We have been slowing increasing prices and adding amenities. There is room in the courtyard to add a 5th cottage. Converting part of the main building to food service could also grow the income as well as expanding the offerings of the gift shop. Currently listed on Airbnb and Expedia sites, expanding the direct book site and advertising in top markets could bring in additional stays.
Also if owner lives on site and runs the gift shop, maintains the grounds and does light cleaning they could significantly increase profits by lowering payroll costs.
Real Estate
- Owned or Leased
- Owned
- Included in asking price
- Building Sq. Ft.
- 3,809
About the Sale
- Seller Motivation
- Retirement and moving to East Texas to be near our children
- Transition Support
- Owner will advise and train as needed. Manager will train and can stay on at least part time if needed.
- Financing Options
- No owner financing available.
Listing Info
- ID
- 2449396
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