🏛️ A Former Country Club Turned $1.9M STR Estate 🏊

🏛️ Historic Country Club Estate Turned Luxury STR Opportunity

A former country club turned private estate with 6,200+ sq ft, multiple kitchens, a guest house, and a full pool compound — the kind of property that can host large groups, retreats, weddings, or luxury STR stays. With its historic character, resort-style outdoor space, and turnkey furnished setup, this has all the ingredients for a high-ticket Airbnb that guests book for reunions, events, and destination weekends.

👉 2025 Revenue: Just over $100,000+

👉 2026 Bookings Thus Far: $35,000+

🏡 1218 SE 11th St, Ocala, FL

💰 Price: $1,900,000
🛏️ Bedrooms: 5
🛁 Bathrooms: 6
📐 Size: 6,234 Sq Ft

Resting in the heart of Southeast Ocala, this one-of-a-kind estate blends timeless architecture, rich local history, and thoughtful updates. Originally built as the Ocala Country Club in 1912, the property offers a rare opportunity to own a historic residence without historic registry restrictions, allowing flexibility to enjoy, enhance, or personalize the home and grounds.

Inside, the residence features beautifully refinished original oak and heart-of-pine flooring, four fireplaces, and two full kitchens, making the home ideal for multi-generational living, extended guests, or large-scale entertaining.

The upper level includes the primary living areas, kitchen, dining space, primary suite, additional bedroom with adjacent bath, a bright study with fireplace overlooking the park, and a covered patio overlooking the pool and courtyard.

The lower level provides a secondary living space with its own kitchen, two en-suite bedrooms, laundry room, and additional full bathroom, creating flexibility for hosting guests or operating the property as a multi-suite rental.

💰 STR Income Potential

Large historic estates with event-friendly layouts and luxury outdoor amenities tend to command premium nightly rates — especially when they can accommodate big groups.

With the multi-suite layout, two kitchens, guest house, and resort-style pool compound, this property could perform well as:

• Luxury group getaway

• Wedding / event weekend rental

• Retreat house (corporate or wellness)

• Multi-family vacation compound

Even better — the property is already operating as a short-term vacation rental and is being offered fully furnished, creating a turnkey opportunity for a buyer to immediately continue operating the property as a STVR.

👉 View the current Airbnb listing:
https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/1317743358440093571

🌟 Why This Property Is Interesting

Former 1912 Country Club
A rare historic property with a story — guests love staying somewhere with real character.

6,200+ Sq Ft Estate Layout
Plenty of space for large groups, retreats, and multi-family stays.

Two Full Kitchens + Multiple Living Areas
Perfect for hosting large gatherings and accommodating multiple guest groups.

Detached Guest House / Pool House
Could function as a host suite, VIP guest suite, or additional rental space.

Large 0.72-Acre Landscaped Lot
Situated across from a picturesque park and offering privacy plus ample space for outdoor gatherings, weddings, and group events.

🏖️ Resort-Style Outdoor Compound

The backyard is essentially a private country club retreat, which is exactly the kind of amenity-driven environment that drives bookings on Airbnb.

Highlights include:

• Large pool and spa

• Expansive paver pool deck

• Covered summer kitchen with wet bar

• Outdoor entertaining areas

• Mature landscaped gardens

• Gym or recreation space

🏗️ Major Updates & Features

• New roof (2020–2021) on main residence and pool home

• Whole-home generator

• Irrigation well for landscaping, helping maintain the grounds efficiently without high water costs

• Featured in the 2023 HOPS Garden Tour

📍 Location Advantages

The property sits within easy reach of several major Ocala tourism magnets, including:

• Historic Downtown Ocala

• The World Equestrian Center

• Silver Springs State Park

These attractions draw visitors year-round, helping support consistent short-term rental demand in the area.

🧠 The Big Picture

This isn’t just a house — it’s an experience property.

Between the historic architecture, massive entertaining spaces, guest house, and resort-style pool compound, this estate has the bones to become a destination rental for large groups, events, and luxury weekend stays.

Properties with this level of character, scale, and story rarely come to market.

📩 Interested in This Property?

For additional details, private showings, or questions about the property, reach out directly to the listing agent below and let them know The Offer Sheet sent you.

Cory Freilich
📧 [email protected]
📱 352-663-9799