Jamestown Resort & Marina

What Jamestown Resort & Marina does

Jamestown Resort & Marina, operating under the brand Safe Harbor Jamestown, is a 300-acre full-service marina and vacation resort located on the north shores of Lake Cumberland in Jamestown, Kentucky. The property serves recreational boaters and lake vacationers with a comprehensive stack of waterfront services: wet slips accommodating vessels from 20' to 103' (max 23' beam, 6' draft, 28'6" height), outdoor covered dry storage for boats 30'-40', indoor cold winter storage for boats up to 30', a high-speed fuel dock dispensing ValvTect Marine Gas and Diesel, a Ship's Store offering snacks, beer, and boat supplies, year-round waterside lodging, on-premise boat rentals via Safe Harbor Rentals, the Lakers Tap & Grill waterside restaurant, and on-site boat brokerage through Houseboats Buy Terry. The location carries a 5.0 rating across 884 customer reviews.

The business operates on a direct-to-consumer model with quote-based, recurring pricing across slip rentals, dry storage, winter storage, and lodging, plus transactional revenue from fuel sales, ship's store purchases, restaurant sales, boat rentals, and brokerage commissions. A Safe Harbor Membership program links the property to a network of premium marina locations, enabling cross-portfolio access for members and providing a lifestyle platform benefit beyond what a standalone marina can offer. The entity is a private operating property within the privately-held Safe Harbor marina network; no standalone financials, funding history, or M&A activity are disclosed. Headcount is 8 employees.

Name

Jamestown Resort & Marina

Legal name

Jamestown Resort & Marina

Website

https://jamestown-marina.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Jamestown Resort & Marina (Safe Harbor Jamestown) is a 300-acre full-service marina and resort on Lake Cumberland, Kentucky, offering wet slips, dry/winter storage, fuel, dining, lodging, rentals, and brokerage to recreational boaters and vacationers under the Safe Harbor network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Marina Services

NAICS

Marinas (71393), Port and Harbor Operations (48831), Coastal and Great Lakes Passenger Transportation (483114)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900), Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000), Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Marina & Waterfront Full-Service Hotels (THAGAAAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

River Cruise Port, Docking & Terminal Services (THAEACAJ), Marina RV & Waterfront Campgrounds (THAMAJAH)

Keywords

• Marina services
• Boat slip rentals
• Vessel storage
• Fuel dock services
• Lake resort lodging

Headquarters

HQ city

Jamestown

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Wet and Dry Slip Rental: Annual and seasonal rental of wet slips (20'-103' length, up to 28'6" height, 23' beam, 6' draft) and dry storage (30'-40' length, covered outdoor options). Revenue generated from monthly/seasonal dockage fees.
2. Winter Storage: Indoor cold storage for boats during winter months. Revenue from seasonal storage fees.
3. Fuel Sales: High-speed fuel dock offering ValvTect Marine Gas and ValvTect Marine Diesel. Revenue from fuel sales at per-gallon pricing.
4. Ship's Store: Retail sales of cold drinks, snacks, beer, boat supplies, apparel, accessories, ice, and water.
5. Waterside Restaurant: On-premise Lakers Tap & Grill restaurant providing food and beverage service.
6. Boat Brokerage: On-site boat brokerage services (Houseboats Buy Terry) facilitating boat sales and purchases. Commission-based model.
7. Boat Rentals: Partnership with Safe Harbor Rentals for on-premise boat rental services.
8. Lodging: Waterside accommodations available year-round through local lodging partners.
9. Membership Program: Safe Harbor membership providing access to network of premium locations, amenities, events, and boating lifestyle opportunities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Jamestown Resort & Marina operates a full-service 300-acre lake resort and marina on Lake Cumberland, selling wet slips, dry storage, indoor winter storage, fuel dock, boat rentals, waterside lodging, on-premise restaurant dining, ship's store retail, and boat brokerage services to individual boaters and vacationers. The property operates under the Safe Harbor brand and connects customers to a broader membership network of premium marina locations.

Product overview

Safe Harbor Jamestown is a 300-acre premier lake resort and marina on the north shores of Lake Cumberland, offering a comprehensive suite of boating and waterfront services. The property operates as a full-service marina with interconnected products: Wet Slips and Dry Storage provide boat berthing and parking; Winter Storage offers indoor cold storage; Rental Boats and Lodging extend the on-water experience; the Fuel Dock supplies ValvTect marine fuels; Lakers Tap & Grill provides dining; the Ship's Store offers supplies; Boat Brokerage enables boat transactions; and the Property Map aids navigation. The Safe Harbor Membership program unifies access across the entire network of Safe Harbor marina locations, creating a multi-property boating lifestyle platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Wet Slips Wet slip marina berths accommodating boats 20'-103' in length, with max beam of 23', max draft of 6', and max height of 28'6\". Includes pump-out, boat lifts, drive-up parking, complimentary Wi-Fi, shore power hookups, fresh water hookups, and dock boxes for boat owners.
• Dry Storage Outdoor covered dry storage for boats 30'-40' in length, with max beam of 11'11\" and max weight unrestricted. Includes trailer storage for boat owners needing off-water parking.
• Winter Storage Indoor cold winter storage for boats up to 30' in length, with max beam of 11' and max draft of 9', providing seasonal vessel protection for boat owners.
• Rental Boats Day boat rental services offered on-premise through Safe Harbor Rentals, enabling stress-free recreational boating on Lake Cumberland for visitors and vacationers (1.800.844.8862).
• Lodging Waterside accommodations available year-round through local lodging partners, enabling boaters and vacationers to extend their stay at the marina.
• Fuel Dock High-speed fuel pumps offering ValvTect Marine Gas and ValvTect Marine Diesel for boaters refueling at the marina, operating Sunday-Wednesday 8:00 AM-8:00 PM and Thursday-Saturday 8:00 AM-9:00 PM.
• Lakers Tap & Grill On-premise waterside restaurant offering food and beverage service with lake views for marina guests and visitors; noted as closed for the season at time of source capture.
• Ship's Store On-site retail store offering cold drinks, snacks, beer, boat supplies, apparel, accessories, ice, and water for boaters and marina guests.
• Boat Brokerage On-site boat buying and selling services facilitated through the Houseboats Buy Terry partner, available by appointment for boat owners and buyers.
• Safe Harbor Membership Recurring membership program providing access to Safe Harbor's network of premium marina locations, amenities, events, and boating lifestyle opportunities across all Safe Harbor properties.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Safe Harbor RentalscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOn-premise boat rental services through Safe Harbor Rentals. Customers can access rental boats directly at the marina through this partnership. Website: safeharborrentals.com/location/safe-harbor-jamestown/. Phone: 1.800.844.8862.
• Lakers Tap & GrillcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWaterside restaurant on-premise at Safe Harbor Jamestown. Provides food and beverage service to marina customers. Currently closed for the season.
• Houseboats Buy TerryminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOn-site boat brokerage services for buying and selling boats. Services available by appointment. Website: houseboatsbuyterry.com/

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• IGY Marinas: A network of luxury and full-service marinas including Superyacht-capable facilities. Shares the high-end wet slip, fuel, and concierge proposition with Jamestown, though skewed toward coastal/yacht venues.
• Safe Harbor Marinas (parent portfolio): The parent company controlling Safe Harbor Jamestown and dozens of other premium marinas across the U.S. Comparable on business model, member program, and full-service amenity mix, with broader geographic and product diversification.
• MarineMax: Largest U.S. recreational boating retailer with marina-adjacent service operations. Overlaps with Jamestown on boat brokerage, storage, and F&B-adjacent services at scale, and competes for high-net-worth boating customers.
• Suntex Marinas: One of the largest U.S. marina operators with a network of full-service waterfront properties. Operates on the same subscription/dockage plus amenities business model as Jamestown but with multi-region portfolio scale.

Direct peers

• State Dock Marina: Full-service marina on Lake Cumberland offering wet slips, dry storage, fuel, and lodging — the closest geographic and product-line competitor to Safe Harbor Jamestown for boat slip storage and seasonal rentals.
• Conley Bottom Resort & Marina: Long-standing Lake Cumberland resort and marina offering houseboat rentals, wet slips, fuel, and lodging — a direct competitor for recreational boating traffic on the same lake.
• Wolf Creek Marina: Lake Cumberland full-service marina with slip rentals, houseboat rentals, fuel, and storage. Directly comparable product mix and customer base to Safe Harbor Jamestown at the local/regional level.

Regional players

• Lake Cumberland State Resort Park Marina: State-operated marina on Lake Cumberland offering seasonal slip rentals and launch access. Competes for transient and seasonal slip demand on the same lake, with the differentiated positioning of public-park integration.
• Nantucket Boat Basin: A premium full-service marina with transient and seasonal slips, fuel, and concierge services. Comparable full-service premium-marina model, though operating in a coastal/luxury island context rather than inland lake.

Emerging players

• Marinalife: Marina booking and membership platform that helps transient boaters discover and reserve slips nationwide. Indirect peer — competes with Jamestown for visibility into transient boating demand and emerging as an alternative booking channel.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/jamestown-resort-&-marina

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Jamestown Resort & Marina