Green Turtle Bay Resort & Marina

What Green Turtle Bay Resort & Marina does

Green Turtle Bay Resort & Marina is a privately-held, multi-service lakeside hospitality and marine operation located at 239 Jetty Drive on Lake Barkley in Grand Rivers, Kentucky (Cumberland River Mile 32). Founded in 1984 by retired corporate lawyer William E. Gary III on the site of the former Port Ken Bar, the business was built into a comprehensive destination combining marina services (transient and permanent slips for vessels 22' to 100'+, dry-stack racking, and a full-service Boat Works repair facility with a 7,000-square-foot heated restoration barn and Volvo-certified mechanics), vacation lodging (1- to 4-bedroom condo rentals), boat rentals (pontoons, tritoons, and double-deck pontoons), dining (Pier 32 / Commonwealth Yacht Club and Tiki Turtle), wellness (Jade & Earth Spa & Health Club), retail (Trendy Turtle Boutique and Ship's Store), golf-cart rentals, and event venues (Weddings, The Venue, Pier 32). The property holds the highest five-anchor designation from Quimby's Cruising Guide and has won the Paducah Sun Reader's Choice Best Resort award four consecutive years (2020-2023).

The company operates a direct-to-consumer model targeting Great Loop waterway cruisers, transient and permanent slip holders, vacationing families and couples, and corporate retreat / wedding groups. Sales flow through the company website, phone reservations, walk-in inquiries, and a third-party Molo booking platform; revenue is generated across eight integrated streams — marina services (slip rentals at $1.75/ft nightly, $10/ft weekly, $25/ft monthly), condo rentals, boat rentals, spa services and memberships (health club $45-$111/month), dining, retail, boat repair, and event services — supported by marina webcam feeds and an interactive resort map for pre-arrival engagement.

Following the passing of founder William E. Gary III, Green Turtle Bay operates under the ownership of Grove Point Marinas, a holding/investment company evidenced by parent-company email domains (grove-pt.com) in HR and purchasing functions and the © 2026 Grove Point Marinas website footer. The business has no disclosed venture capital or private equity funding, no public listing, and no API, SDK, or proprietary technology stack; technology use is limited to standard website CMS, third-party booking tooling, and digital marketing. Partnerships include America's Great Loop Cruisers Association (core strategic alignment for the Looper cruiser segment), BoatUS (towing referral), Yachts360 (boat-sales marketplace referrals), and Yachting Club of America (reciprocal membership).

Name

Green Turtle Bay Resort & Marina

Legal name

Green Turtle Bay Resort & Marina

Website

https://greenturtlebay.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Green Turtle Bay Resort & Marina is a privately-held, multi-service lakeside resort and full-service marina on Lake Barkley in Grand Rivers, Kentucky, offering marina slips, condo rentals, boat rentals, dining, spa, boat repair, and event venues to Great Loop cruisers, vacationing families, and corporate retreat groups under Grove Point Marinas ownership.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Marina & Resort Hospitality

NAICS

Marinas (71393), Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (721110)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000), Hotels & Motels (7011)

akta.pro primary industry

Marina & Waterfront Full-Service Hotels (THAGAAAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

Sightseeing & Scenic Boat Tours (Harbor, Sunset, Dolphin/Whale Watching) (THAJAJAA)

Keywords

• Marina services
• Boat slip rentals
• Dry stack storage
• Lakeside resort
• Vacation condo rentals

Headquarters

HQ city

Grand Rivers

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Marina Services: Revenue from transient and permanent boat slip rentals, dry stack boat storage, and marina services including fuel, pump-outs, and dockage for vessels from 22' to 100'+ feet.
2. Condo Rentals: Vacation condo rentals ranging from 1-4 bedroom units, offering lakeside accommodations for guests. Units are available for nightly and extended stays.
3. Boat Rentals: Rental of pontoons, tritoons, and double-deck pontoon boats (some with slides) for cruising Kentucky Lake and Lake Barkley.
4. Spa Services: Full-service spa offering massages, facials, nail care, body treatments, and health club memberships.
5. Dining & Entertainment: Multiple dining venues including Pier 32 (Commonwealth Yacht Club), Tiki Turtle restaurant, and catering for events. Revenue from food, beverages, and entertainment.
6. Retail - Trendy Turtle Boutique: Resort boutique offering clothing, gifts, and nautical merchandise.
7. Boat Works & Repair Services: Full-service boat repair and maintenance including fiberglass repair, bottom jobs, winterization, and Volvo-certified mechanical services.
8. Events & Corporate Retreats: Event venue rental and planning services for weddings, corporate retreats, family reunions, and celebrations at venues including The Venue, Wedding Pavilion, and Pier 32.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Green Turtle Bay Resort & Marina is a lakeside resort and full-service marina on Lake Barkley in Grand Rivers, Kentucky, offering boat slip rentals (transient and permanent) for vessels 22' to 100'+, dry stack storage, boat rentals, vacation condo rentals (1–4 bedroom units), a full-service spa and health club, two restaurants, boat repair services, and event venues for weddings and corporate retreats.

Product overview

Green Turtle Bay Resort & Marina is a lakeside resort and marina complex on Lake Barkley in Grand Rivers, Kentucky. The property operates as a multi-service hospitality business combining waterfront accommodations (Condo Rentals), marine services (Marina Services, Dry Stack Storage, Boat Works, Boat Rentals), dining (Tiki Turtle Restaurant, Pier 32/Commonwealth Yacht Club), wellness (Jade & Earth Spa & Health Club), retail (Ship's Store, Trendy Turtle Boutique), event planning (Corporate Retreats & Events), and digital services (Marina Webcams, Resort Map, Golf Cart Rentals). The company is owned and operated by Grove Point Marinas.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Condo Rentals Lakeside vacation rentals offering 1–4 bedroom condo units equipped with modern amenities (dishes, pots and pans, blankets, grill, full kitchens), designed as a home away from home for guests visiting Lake Barkley.
• Boat Rentals Pontoon boats, tritoons, and double-deck pontoon boats available for rent to cruise Kentucky Lake and Lake Barkley, some featuring slides. Renters must be 21+ with a valid driver's license; $300 preauthorization held on card.
• Marina Services Full-service marina providing slips for boats from 28' to 100'+ for both powerboats and sailboats, including transient reservations ($1.75/boat foot per night), covered slips for cruisers and houseboats, gas and diesel fuel dock, pump-outs, and dry storage.
• Dry Stack Storage Vertical racking system for secure off-water boat storage, with launch and retrieval services, fuel prep, and bottom washing included in standard service. Handles vessels up to 80 feet with 25-ton and 70-ton lifts.
• Boat Works Full-service boat repair facility with Volvo-certified mechanics handling maintenance, fiberglass repair, prop damage, bottom jobs, winterization, and restoration services for vessels up to 80 feet. Includes a 7,000-square-foot heated paint and restoration barn.
• Tiki Turtle Restaurant Tropical-themed lakeside restaurant offering indoor and outdoor seating with lake views, featuring burgers, pizza, wraps, fish and chips, handcrafted cocktails, and live music on weekends.
• Pier 32 / Commonwealth Yacht Club Waterfront dining venue and social hub offering casual bites, appetizers, full bar, harbor views, and bar games; also available for private event rentals.
• Jade & Earth Spa & Health Club Full-service spa offering facials, massages, nail care, body treatments, and waxing; includes Health Club with heated indoor pool, saunas, and fitness equipment. Spa memberships and Jade Day Spa Package ($217) also available.
• Ship's Store Marine supply store offering water toys, lifejackets, marine supplies, parts, cleaning materials, and boating essentials.
• Trendy Turtle Boutique Resort boutique featuring clothing, accessories, GTB merchandise, gifts, and unique finds from brands including Reef, Sun Bum, and Pura Vida.
• Corporate Retreats & Events Event planning services for corporate retreats, weddings, parties, family reunions, and business meetings at venues including The Venue, Pier 32, Wedding Pavilion, Tiki Turtle, and beach areas.
• Golf Cart Rentals Golf cart rentals for navigating the resort property, with the convenience of being able to drive into town.

Named customers12 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Yachts360minorGTM or Marketing PartnerYachts360 is an online yacht sales platform that provides a constantly updated inventory of vessels ranging from mega-yachts to smaller boats. Green Turtle Bay maintains a referral relationship where the resort's website links to Yachts360 for boat sales, serving customers transitioning from renters to boat owners.
• BoatUSminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBoatUS is the nation's leading organization dedicated to advocacy, services, and safety for recreational boaters. Green Turtle Bay is referenced as a preferred marina for BoatUS towing services, with TowBoatUS available via VHF channel 16 and emergency phone. BoatUS dispatches towing assistance for members requiring water rescue or transport.
• America's Great Loop Cruisers Association (AGLCA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAGLCA is the primary organization for boaters completing the Great Loop waterway journey. Green Turtle Bay is a popular stop for 'Loopers' and is recognized by AGLCA as a premier marina destination. The resort accommodates the growing number of Great Loop cruisers with dedicated services including transient slips, courtesy cars, fuel dock, and discounts for Looper members.
• Yachting Club of AmericaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerReciprocity privileges through the Yachting Club of America are available to Green Turtle Bay resort members, providing access to yacht club facilities and services at partner locations.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Lake Cumberland State Resort Park: Kentucky state park resort on Lake Cumberland offering lodge, marina, and dining amenities. Comparable in being a full-service Kentucky lake resort competing for regional vacation and boating travelers.
• Big Cedar Lodge: Premier full-service lake resort on Table Rock Lake in Missouri offering lodging, multiple dining venues, marina, spa, and outdoor recreation. Directly comparable in concept as a destination resort combining marina services with lodging and amenities.
• Sunset Marina & Resort: Marina and resort on Lake Cumberland in Kentucky offering transient slips, condo rentals, and dining. Most comparable to GTB given similar Kentucky lake geography, multi-amenity positioning, and Great Loop cruiser appeal.
• Lodge of Four Seasons: Lake of the Ozarks resort in Missouri with marina, lodging, multiple restaurants, spa, and golf. Comparable full-service lake destination resort with marina operation and broad amenity mix.
• Lake Barkley State Resort Park: Kentucky state park resort located on the same Lake Barkley, offering lodging, dining, marina, and recreational amenities. Immediate geographic competitor for vacation travelers and event bookings in the Grand Rivers area.
• Kenlake State Resort Park: Kentucky state resort park on Kentucky Lake offering hotel rooms, cottages, marina, and restaurant. Comparable to GTB in targeting Kentucky Lake vacationers with combined lodging and marine services.
• Kentucky Dam Village State Resort Park: Kentucky state park resort on Kentucky Lake near Grand Rivers, providing lodging, marina, golf, and dining. Comparable amenity set and competing for the same Kentucky Lake vacation market as GTB.

Broad incumbents

• Safe Harbor Marinas: Largest U.S. marina operator with over 200 locations including resort-style properties with dining and lodging. Direct industry incumbent with marina operating expertise and capital scale far exceeding GTB's single location.
• Suntex Marinas: Major U.S. marina owner-operator managing premier marinas across the country, including full-service properties with resort amenities. Industry incumbent operating at greater scale and geographic diversification than GTB.
• IGY Marinas: Global marina operator with luxury yacht marinas across the Americas, Europe, and Asia. Relevant as an industry incumbent with comparable slip operations, fuel docks, and concierge services targeting high-end boating customers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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