
Container Retreat @ 290 Wine Trail
Turnkey Business & 15+ac Property for Sale - 10+- ac ready for expansion w/ ag valuation w/ bees
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Location
Positioned along the coveted Highway 290 Wine Corridor between Johnson City and Hye, this offering captures the very heart of one of Texas’ most dynamic and fast-growing tourism regions. With excellent frontage (approximately 350 feet) and visibility, the property benefits from steady traffic drawn to nearby wineries, tasting rooms, and weekend destinations. This makes it the ideal setting for your hospitality-driven investment showing built-in demand.
Landscape
The land unfolds with a natural blend of usability and beauty. The northern portion of the property, approximately 10 untouched acres, layout perfectly to reveal long-range Hill Country views. This is the inspiring backdrop currently enjoyed by guests and perfect for future expansion. Mature, umbrellaing Grandaddy oak trees embrace the existing improvements, creating shaded gathering spaces that guests are naturally drawn to. Native terrain invites exploration, while active bee hives support an agricultural valuation, adding both character and tax advantages.
Improvements
Thoughtfully designed with guest experience in mind, the property features 13 charming and creatively styled shipping container cottages that will offer a memorable and distinctly Hill Country stay. These unique accommodations have proven highly appealing to visitors seeking something beyond the norm. The operation is fully turnkey, complete with storage and dedicated facilities to support housekeeping and day-to-day management, allowing for a seamless transition to new ownership and vision.
Development Potential
Beyond its current success, the property holds a meaningful upside. The additional acreage presents an exceptional opportunity to expand the existing hospitality footprint, introduce new accommodations, or even establish a boutique vineyard in alignment with the surrounding wine culture. Whether enhancing the current concept or evolving into a more expansive destination, the groundwork is in place for continued growth in a thriving corridor and setting.
Summary
This is a rare opportunity to acquire both business and real estate within one of the most popular destination spots in the Texas Hill Country. With proven income, strong guest appeal, and room to grow, the property offers a compelling blend of immediate return and long-term vision. It stands as a distinctive investment, rooted in charm, elevated by location, and positioned for further success in the still developing Wine Corridor.
Investment highlights
Land: 15.17acres
Container Breakdown:
- 20 footers - 10 Containers
- 40 footers - 3 completed; plus one additional 40’ that is 20% complete
- Furnishings and custom murphy beds/custom mattresses convey.
Talking Points:
- 2800 gallon concrete water storage
- Approved PWS system from TCEQ
- Concrete pads for all containers
- Electrical with two meter panels onsite
- Storage shed that houses the laundry area
- Septic system sized up to add on an additional 5-10 units
- Customized landscaping and moonlights in trees
- Booking website through Lodgify linked up to Airbnb, Booking.com and Vrbo. All calendars are synced through one system. Cleaning crew manages the cleaning days through app.
- Ag Valuation on 10+- acres with bee hives.
Multiple improvement opportunities to generate more revenue:
- Additional concrete pad with hookups available in main common area. Plans for this were to have a container tasting room and invite wineries to do guest tastings and possibly have food trucks as well
- Signage on the entrance
- Finish of 14th container (plans were to have this ADA compliant) to generate additional revenue
- Additional advertising/social media presence to drive more traffic. Currently self managed.
- Additional 10+- acres for more units, vines, etc.
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