Useppa Island Club

What Useppa Island Club does

Useppa Island Club is a privately-held, membership-based hospitality and lifestyle club operating on a 100-acre bridgeless private island in Pine Island Sound, Lee County, Florida, founded in 1976 by Barron Collier. The island has no bridge connection to the mainland and is accessible only by boat via Bocilla Marina in Bokeelia. The company serves three primary segments: approximately 100 full club members and roughly 600 social members (predominantly boaters), plus the ~120 homeowner properties on the island (a mix of single-family homes and attached villas).

The business model combines subscription-style recurring revenue with one-time and transactional revenue. Recurring streams include annual club membership dues, social member fees, accommodation rentals (Collier Inn suites, Island rooms, cottages, and homes), and marina dockage. Transactional revenue is generated through the in-house Useppa Property Company real-estate brokerage, which has nearly 40 years of exclusive listing history on the island, supplemented by dining at the Sunset Bar & Grill and fees from recreation (tennis, croquet, fishing tournaments, sailing). Pricing is not publicly disclosed; prospective members must be sponsored by existing homeowners and in many cases referred by two homeowners, making acquisition entirely referral-driven.

In May 2025, ten homeowners formed Useppa Island Partners LLC and completed a $16 million acquisition of the operating assets on September 22, 2025 — the first change of ownership in nearly 50 years. The new ownership group, led by Chairman Simon Bound and CEO Steve Mezynieski, has committed to a $35 million restoration and rebuild program funded by a Centennial Bank line of credit and two SBA loans. Priorities include marina reconstruction and Collier Inn remediation following successive hurricane damage events (Charley 2004, Ian 2022, Helene 2024). The operating entity has rebranded to Useppa Island Club & Marina, and the business has no proprietary technology stack, AI/ML capability, or app-based distribution — its value proposition rests on physical exclusivity, brand heritage, and a deliberately low-tech "Old Florida" experience.

Name

Useppa Island Club

Legal name

Useppa Island Club

Website

https://useppa.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1976

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Useppa Island Club operates an exclusive membership-based hospitality club on a 100-acre bridgeless private island in Pine Island Sound, Florida. It serves roughly 100 club members, 600 social boater members, and 120 homeowner properties via recurring dues, accommodation rentals, marina services, and an in-house real estate brokerage.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Club & Hospitality

NAICS

Traveler Accommodation (7211), Marinas (713930), Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) (7224)

SIC

Hotels & Motels (7011), Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Luxury Private Island Resorts (THAGACAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Beachfront & Island Luxury Resorts (THAGACAA), Coastal & Island Eco-Resorts (THAAAHAG)

Keywords

• Private island club
• Luxury hospitality services
• Private membership club
• Marina services
• Vacation rental accommodations

Headquarters

HQ city

Bokeelia

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Club Membership Dues: Annual membership fees charged to approximately 100 club members for access to island facilities, dining, activities, and social events.
2. Social Membership: Approximately 600 social members (primarily boaters) who frequent the marina, restaurant, and other facilities on a regular basis.
3. Real Estate Sales: Sale of single-family homes and attached villas on the 100-acre island. The island has an intimate community of 120 homes.
4. Accommodation Rentals: Rental income from Collier Inn suites, Island rooms, cottages, and single-family homes for members and their guests.
5. Marina Services: Dockage and marina services for boaters, with approximately 600 social members utilizing the facilities.
6. Useppa Property Company Brokerage: In-house real estate brokerage with nearly 40 years of experience selling only Useppa properties, managed by licensed brokers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Useppa Island Club is a 100-acre bridgeless private island club located in Pine Island Sound, Florida, founded in 1976 by Barron Collier. The club provides membership-based access to on-island accommodations including the historic Collier Inn, Island Rooms, and Cottages/Homes, along with marina services, dining at the Sunset Bar & Grill, recreational activities, and an in-house real estate brokerage. As of September 2025, the club is owned by Useppa Island Partners LLC, a consortium formed by 10 homeowners that acquired the property for $16 million.

Product overview

Useppa Island Club & Marina is a private island retreat offering a portfolio of hospitality and lifestyle services. The core offering is exclusive membership to a 100-acre bridgeless island in Pine Island Sound, Florida. Accommodations include the historic Collier Inn, Island Rooms & Suites, and privately-owned Cottages & Homes available for rental. Dining is centered at Sunset Bar & Grill, with full marina facilities for boaters. The club supports diverse recreational activities including tennis, croquet, sailing, and fishing tournaments. Real estate services are provided through the affiliated Useppa Property Company brokerage. New ownership (Useppa Island Partners LLC) acquired the property in September 2025 with a $35 million restoration plan focused on marina reconstruction and Collier Inn remediation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Club Membership
• Social Membership
• Collier Inn Accommodations
• Island Rooms
• Cottages and Homes Rentals
• Marina Services
• Sunset Bar & Grill
• Real Estate Brokerage Services

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

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AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Cabbage KeyminorOthersSister resort relationship - Cabbage Key is another Gulf Coast island resort in Pine Island Sound near Fort Myers. Both are small islands without cars, offering similar Old Florida charm.
• Tarpon LodgeminorOthersSister resort relationship - 1926 lodge on Pine Island Sound offering waterfront dining and accommodations; linked as part of the island resort ecosystem.
• Four Winds MarinaminorOthersMarine services partner located at the northern end of Pine Island offering recreational fishing, sightseeing charters, and full service repairs.
• Useppa Island Historical SocietyminorOthersNon-profit organization started in 1984, owned by Historical Society members, dedicated to preserving Useppa Island's unique history through the Barbara Sumwalt Museum.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Sunset Key Cottages: A private island resort off Key West reachable only by boat, offering luxury cottages and resort amenities. Comparable to Useppa in its private-island, boat-only-access model and curated luxury hospitality positioning.
• The Moorings Village: A boutique private beachfront resort in Islamorada, Florida Keys, offering cottages, marina, dining, and a curated Old Florida atmosphere. Comparable to Useppa in its small-scale luxury hospitality, marina dependency, and Florida Keys-region aesthetic.
• Little Palm Island Resort & Spa: A luxury private island resort in the Florida Keys accessible only by boat, offering similar high-end accommodations, marina access, and exclusive Old Florida-style hospitality. Direct competitor for affluent travelers seeking bridgeless private island experiences in Florida.
• Gasparilla Inn & Club: Historic waterfront resort and private club on Gasparilla Island in southwest Florida, offering membership, accommodations, dining, and recreational amenities. Similar Florida heritage, membership-driven model, and seasonal resident customer base.

Regional players

• Boca Grande Club: A private club on Gasparilla Island in southwest Florida offering membership, dining, and recreational amenities. Comparable in its Florida private club, marina-adjacent, and seasonal resident customer base, though located on a barrier island rather than a bridgeless private island.
• Naples Yacht Club: A historic private yacht and social club in Naples, Florida offering marina, dining, and member amenities. Comparable in its marina-centric membership model and southwest Florida affluent clientele, though without the private island setting.
• Grey Oaks Country Club: A private equity golf and country club in Naples, Florida offering membership, real estate, dining, and recreational amenities. Comparable in its membership-driven Naples-area luxury positioning and integrated real estate model, though not a private island.

Broad incumbents

• Fisher Island Club: A private island club off Miami Beach with residential, hotel, marina, and club amenities for ultra-high-net-worth members. Operates a similar private membership, real estate, and hospitality model at a materially larger scale, serving as a benchmark for the private island club business model.
• The Ritz-Carlton Club, St. Thomas: A luxury fractional residence club operated by Ritz-Carlton on the island of St. Thomas offering high-end private club amenities. Comparable in combining private residency, luxury hospitality, and a restricted-access island setting, though at a larger and more commercial scale.

Emerging players

• Old Bahama Bay Resort & Yacht Harbour: A boutique resort and marina on Grand Bahama Island offering waterfront accommodations and boating amenities. Comparable in its marina-anchored, boating-driven hospitality model serving Florida-affluent boaters, though operating in a different jurisdiction.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/useppaisland
• Facebookfacebook.com/UseppaIsland
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/useppa-island-club

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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