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Luxury Turnkey STR Estate | Bardstown, KY
Location: Bardstown, KY
Price: $1,850,000 | $241/sq ft
Property: 6 Bed / 4.5 Bath | 7,690 sq Ft | 12 acres
Property Highlights
Fully renovated, professionally designed, and furnished by leading STR designer Ishita Lalan
Turnkey and guest-ready—ready to hit the market day one
Multiple guest attractions: Speakeasy / poker room, heated/cooled 3‑car garage turned game room, pool, hot tub, fire pit, barrel sauna
Dual pond features: backyard pond and driveway pond with waterfall
Two barns: one 40×60 metal barn with event-venue potential (already hosted a wedding), plus an equipment shed suited for cocktail lounge or cigar lounge
Private hiking trail down to Beech Fork River
Cost segregation study opportunity to reduce 2025 taxes
Deal Highlights
This property is built to compete with Kentucky’s top-performing STRs—projected to rival the #1 6‑bed STR in the state (The Bloomfield Cabin) and trailing only a large 10-bed in Red River Gorge. With high-end amenities, event potential, and guest‑centric design, this estate offers premium nightly rates and strong branding upside. There is also room to expand parking around the event barn and scale revenue beyond lodging.
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Established STR Resort | Hermann, MO
Location: Hermann, MO
Price: $1,495,000
Property: 5 Acres | Multiple Units + Event Venue
Property Highlights
Proven performer: 10+ years of operation with $200K+ annual gross revenue
Diversified lodging mix: three treehouses, a cabin, and a studio
Commercial event venue onsite for weddings, retreats, and gatherings
Strategic location just minutes from Hermann, a top Missouri wine country destination
Infrastructure in place: oversized septic system supports future expansion
Strong brand equity with repeat clientele and documented financial history
Deal Highlights
This is a rare chance to acquire a fully operational, branded STR resort with diversified income streams and a decade of consistent performance. With its location in one of Missouri’s most visited wine country towns, existing event venue, and infrastructure for growth, this property is acquisition-ready and primed for scale. Investors gain immediate cash flow plus long-term upside.
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$475k | Bryson City, NC | 3BD/2BA | 19% ROI
This fully furnished cabin just 10 minutes from downtown Bryson City and 7 minutes from the NOC delivers $83k–$90k annually. With mountain and lake views, it’s already a proven performer. Investors can boost returns by modernizing the interior, converting the lower level into a game room, and trimming trees for more unobstructed views. A rare turnkey buy in a prime adventure destination.
$655k | Boone, NC | 4BD/2BA | 19% ROI
This fully furnished log cabin with seasonal mountain views sits just 15 minutes from downtown Boone. With proven annual revenue of $118k–$126k, it’s already a high-performing asset. Investors can further boost returns by elevating interior finishes, enhancing the lower-level game room, and upgrading outdoor living spaces. Scarcity of turnkey, revenue-producing cabins in this Blue Ridge hotspot makes it a rare opportunity.
$629k | Long Pond, PA | 6BD/3BA | 21% ROI
Newly built in 2022, this legal 6BR that sleeps 16 is already generating $90k annually and can be put into service immediately. With central air, hot tub, firepit, and game room, it’s designed for groups. Plus, there’s 1,250+ sqft of unfinished space to add more amenities and drive even higher ADRs. A strong Pocono performer with expansion upside.
$765k | Long Pond, PA | 4BD/3BA | 18% ROI
This turnkey lakefront rental already produces $115k annually and comes with guest-favorite amenities including a hot tub, firepit, and soaring ceilings. With 1,000+ sqft of unfinished space, investors can add bedrooms and additional amenities at lakefront pricing. Ready to operate on day one with clear upside potential.
$1.099M | Palm Coast, FL | 4BD/3BA | 20% ROI
This oceanfront Cinnamon Beach property already grosses $200k+ annually, with potential to reach $225k by adding a pool, extra bedrooms, or a game/theater room. Guests pay premiums for direct Atlantic views and private beach access, while event and wedding rental potential offers added revenue streams. Oceanfront parcels here are scarce, making this a high-cash-flow and appreciation play.
$1.299M | Sedona, AZ | 4BD/2BA | 21% ROI
Estimated $275k–$360k in annual revenue, this property is a standout Sedona opportunity. With mountain views, rooftop deck potential, and backyard space for a pool, it’s positioned for premium guest demand. Already a 4BD/2BA, it can be converted to a 6BR for higher occupancy. No standout competition nearby makes this a must-see for investors seeking a top-tier ROI in a high-demand market.
$1.555M | Inlet Beach, FL | 5BD/4BA | 12% ROI
Grossing $180k–$188k annually, this Inlet Beach property has room to add a pool and push revenue to $220k. With lagoon pool access, tram to beach, and dual private/public beach entry points, it’s ideally positioned for Gulf Coast travelers. Light updates to flooring and furnishings make it a standout in a competitive market.
$2.1M | Sedona, AZ | 5BD/4BA | 17% ROI
This high-performing STR is already grossing $360k+ with brand-new finishes and prime Sedona views. With potential to expand to 6 bedrooms, add a pool, rooftop deck, or hot tub, the property offers multiple levers to push revenue even higher. Located within 5 minutes of Downtown Sedona and top attractions, it’s a prime opportunity in one of the hottest STR markets.
$1.299M | Gilchrist, TX | 9BD/7BA | 31% ROI
This rare 9-bedroom beachfront new build is projected to gross $400k annually—delivering one of the strongest ROI opportunities on the market. With minimal design upgrades and furnishing, plus potential to add a pool for even higher returns, this is a true Super Property play. Beachfront homes at this price point are nearly impossible to find, making this a one-of-a-kind Crystal Beach opportunity.
$3.295M | Sedona, AZ | 6BD/4BA | 15% ROI
Currently grossing $492k–$560k annually with AvantStay, this red rock view estate sits on 2+ acres and can expand to 7 bedrooms. With potential for a wedding/event venue, expanded pool, pickleball court, and game room additions, the upside is massive. At $441/sqft in Sedona’s premier corridor, this is a rare luxury STR with both strong cash flow and appreciation potential.
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STR HOMES FOR SALE
🌾 Midwest
🔹 View Details $99.9k – Stover, MO
Lakefront yurt setup on 75' shoreline at Lake of the Ozarks. 2-well dock, concrete lake access stairs. Build-ready or weekend getaway. Lakefront steal.
🔹 View Details $375k – Scio, OH
3BD/2BA, 2,992 sqft lakefront STR on 1.8 acres. Fully furnished, top-rated & consistently booked. Turnkey opportunity at The Lakeview Manor.
🔹 View Details $2.4M – South Haven, MI
5BD/4BA coastal estate w/ pool, splash pad, firepit, and outdoor kitchen. STR-permitted, rental history, sleeps 11. Largest lot in Monroe Park.
🌄 Southeast
🔹 View Details $210k – Mineral Springs, AR
3BD/2BA, 3,470 sqft commercial STR. Active Airbnb sleeps 11 with $2k/mo revenue and great reviews. Seller financing: $40k down, $1k/mo PI.
🔹 View Details $298k – Ellijay, GA
1BD/1BA. Updated & highly profitable tiny home STR with $58k gross, 87% occupancy, and $10k seller concession. Sold fully furnished with outdoor upgrades.
🔹 View Details $309k – Panama City Beach, FL
2BD/2BA Gulf-front condo at Pinnacle Port. Estimated $46K–$57K/yr, 10.48% CAP rate, 60–65% occupancy. Low utilities, HOA includes most expenses.
🔹 View Details $600k – Sevierville, TN
New 2023 cabin. $60k TTM income, creative financing: just 8% down. Seller financing + seller pays commission. STR-ready and furnished.
🔹 View Details $860k – Gatlinburg, TN
3BD/2BA cabin with panoramic Smoky Mountain views. Updated kitchen, hot tub, outdoor area. New price well below appraised value.
🔹 View Details $1.19M – Hot Springs, AR
TWO turnkey lakefront STRs, 9BD/11BA total on Lake Hamilton. 164 ft frontage, boat dock, furnished w/ STR licenses. Proven income potential.
🏔️ Mountain West
🔹 View Details $300k – Post Falls, ID
3BD/2.5BA townhome. Turnkey STR with bookings, new appliances, garage, and remote-host potential. Minutes to Coeur d’Alene and Spokane.
🌲 Pacific Northwest
🔹 View Details $375k – Blaine, WA
2BD/1.5BA coastal condo at Birch Bay. STR-permitted and fully furnished. Resort amenities incl. pool, tennis, racquetball, game room. Steps to beach.
🏡 South Central
🔹 View Details $1.078M – Plano, TX
5BD/4.5BA, 4,500 sqft STR grossing ~$100k/yr. Pool, spa, theater, game room. In permit-restricted zone = limited competition. STR permit transfers.
🌊 Northeast
🔹 View Details $560k – Pocono Summit, PA
4BD/3BA, 1,745 sqft. Proven STR with $101k gross in 2024 and $51k booked for 2025. Sleeps 12, licensed, furnished. Game room, hot tub, fire pit, 80' waterfront.
🔹 View Details $675k – Northern Neck, VA
5BD/3BA waterfront estate on 3.49 acres. Built 1850, fully updated in 2023 with new HVAC, kitchen, and appliances. 5 min to Chesapeake Bay.
🔹 View Details $949k – Rumney, NH
6BD/3BA, 3,964 sqft on 2+ acres. Renovated historic home w/ STR guest barn, chef’s kitchen, spa bath & bonus room. High income potential from RV/camping.
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