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Rare Opportunity: Weeki Wachee’s Only Waterfront Gulf Access Resort
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Welcome to Manatee Landing Retreat, a beloved Old Florida getaway and fully established boutique hospitality business located directly on the crystal-clear, spring-fed Weeki Wachee River. This extremely rare opportunity offers one of the only grandfathered commercial sites permitted for both hotel and restaurant operations on the navigable section of the river, just minutes to the Gulf.
The property blends the charm of a classic Florida waterfront lodge with modern outdoor-adventure appeal — generating revenue through overnight suites, retail/gift shop sales, kayak and river-gear rentals, and nature-based guest experiences.
With consistent 5-star ratings, year-round demand, and strong repeat clientele, Manatee Landing Retreat is perfectly positioned for immediate income and scalable long-term growth.
Business Highlights:
*Exclusive Waterfront Location on Florida’s Adventure Coast — Kayak with manatees from your back door
*RARE Commercial Use Rights: The only hotel + restaurant–permitted site on the Weeki Wachee River
*4 Fully Furnished Suites + 1 Owner/Manager Unit (currently gift shop/spa)
*On-Site Boutique Gift Shop with apparel, local art, and custom merchandise
*5-Star Digital Footprint: Website, social media, SEO presence
*Top-Rated Listings on Airbnb & Hipcamp with room for further expansion
*Established Brand: Marketing materials, signage, domain, customer list, online reviews
*Growth Potential: Buildable lot for additional units, dock improvement, guided tours, retreats, or eco-adventure programming
*Fully Compliant: Registered business, clean records, proper licensing, insurance-ready
*Direct Gulf Access: paddle tours, waterfront dining opportunities
*Room to Expand: Buildable Lot for expansion, guided experiences, retreats & more
INFINITE ways to grow: Boost bookings with direct marketing. Host retreats, reunions, and small events. Offer paddle tours, rentals, and upsells. Expand the gift shop or license the brand. With its layout, location, and loyal following, Manatee Landing is a scalable, soul-driven business ready for next-level success.
The property blends the charm of a classic Florida waterfront lodge with modern outdoor-adventure appeal — generating revenue through overnight suites, retail/gift shop sales, kayak and river-gear rentals, and nature-based guest experiences.
With consistent 5-star ratings, year-round demand, and strong repeat clientele, Manatee Landing Retreat is perfectly positioned for immediate income and scalable long-term growth.
Business Highlights:
*Exclusive Waterfront Location on Florida’s Adventure Coast — Kayak with manatees from your back door
*RARE Commercial Use Rights: The only hotel + restaurant–permitted site on the Weeki Wachee River
*4 Fully Furnished Suites + 1 Owner/Manager Unit (currently gift shop/spa)
*On-Site Boutique Gift Shop with apparel, local art, and custom merchandise
*5-Star Digital Footprint: Website, social media, SEO presence
*Top-Rated Listings on Airbnb & Hipcamp with room for further expansion
*Established Brand: Marketing materials, signage, domain, customer list, online reviews
*Growth Potential: Buildable lot for additional units, dock improvement, guided tours, retreats, or eco-adventure programming
*Fully Compliant: Registered business, clean records, proper licensing, insurance-ready
*Direct Gulf Access: paddle tours, waterfront dining opportunities
*Room to Expand: Buildable Lot for expansion, guided experiences, retreats & more
INFINITE ways to grow: Boost bookings with direct marketing. Host retreats, reunions, and small events. Offer paddle tours, rentals, and upsells. Expand the gift shop or license the brand. With its layout, location, and loyal following, Manatee Landing is a scalable, soul-driven business ready for next-level success.
About the Business
- Years in Operation
- 5
- Facilities & Assets
- Manatee Landing Retreat comes fully equipped with premium guest-ready amenities, operational tools, and brand assets that make this more than a vacation destination — it’s a plug-and-play waterfront business with Brand Identity & Market Positioning & exponential room to grow.
4 Fully Equipped Waterfront Suites - Sleeps 14
Retail Shop/Spa
Full Hook Up RV Spot - buildable lot
70' Fresh Water Riverfront w/ manatees/ dolphins
On-site Parking
Newly Refreshed & Renovated
Partner of Visit Florida
Super Host - Voted Best Destination 2022 - Website
- https://www.facebook.com/manateelanding/
- Market Outlook / Competition
- Unique opportunity as we stand out & above in the vacation destination market.
- Opportunities for Growth
- Infinite Growth Potential: Boost bookings with direct marketing & add multiple rental platforms, retreats, reunions, events, day passes, paddle tours, SUP rentals, yoga, trainings n more. Expand shop/cafe'/spa & license the brand on & off line.
Manatee Landing Retreat is already profitable — but the upside is just beginning. With its unique setup, established brand, and untapped marketing potential, the next owner can easily 2x–3x revenue with minimal capital investment.
Real Estate
- Owned or Leased
- Owned
- Included in asking price
- Building Sq. Ft.
- 1,796
About the Sale
- Seller Motivation
- Visionary owner who specializes in reimagining spaces to grow success.
- Transition Support
- Support and training will be provided upon request. Seller Financing Available for qualified buyers.
- Financing Options
- Partial owner financing available for qualified buyers.
Listing Info
- ID
- 2381030
- Listing Views
- 7028
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