What Z HAUS GROUP does

Z Haus Group is a privately held, family-run luxury real estate development firm structured as Z HAUS GROUP, LLC, and operated by the Zelaya family. The company acquires, develops, and designs high-end properties across North America and the Caribbean, with current exposure in California (Rutherford) and Puerto Rico (Humacao, Río Grande, and a proposed project in Viejo San Juan). Its operating portfolio includes the Rancho Caymus Inn boutique hotel in Napa Valley and two branded Wyndham resorts in Puerto Rico — Wyndham Palmas Beach and Golf Resort and Wyndham Grand Rio Mar Puerto Rico Golf & Beach Resort — alongside an in-development historic hotel project at 151 Calle de la Fortaleza in Old San Juan, situated in a National Historic Landmark District and UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The firm's core differentiator is the integration of luxury design with environmental conservation and historical preservation. Chief Design Officer Ana Maria ("Nani") Zelaya brings a luxury residential interior design background (including founding AMZ Interiors) and applies a place-rooted design philosophy, while Chief Development Officer Nicolas ("Nick") Zelaya oversees acquisitions and development with experience spanning real estate, finance, and construction. Revenue is generated through luxury property transactions, hospitality asset ownership, and structured private equity and creative financing offerings that leverage institutional lending relationships. The go-to-market motion is direct and relationship-driven, targeting high-net-worth individuals, institutional investors, and joint venture partners through the corporate website, Instagram (@zhausgroup), and inbound contact forms.

Z Haus Group operates without any disclosed technology platform, software product, or proprietary digital infrastructure — the business is fundamentally asset- and relationship-based. No AI/ML capabilities, patents, regulatory certifications, or funding rounds are disclosed in the available data. The company's competitive positioning rests on its family-controlled brand, design heritage, conservation narrative, and access to institutional capital rather than on technology, scale, or recurring software revenue.

Name

Z HAUS GROUP

Legal name

Z HAUS GROUP, LLC

Website

https://zhaus.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Z HAUS GROUP is a family-run luxury real estate development firm that acquires, designs, and develops high-end hospitality and residential properties across North America and the Caribbean, serving high-net-worth individuals, institutional investors, and joint venture partners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Luxury Real Estate Development

NAICS

Traveler Accommodation (7211), Real Estate Property Managers (53131)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000), Real Estate Agents & Managers (For Others) (6531)

akta.pro primary industry

Sustainability, ESG & Responsible Lodging Sourcing (THACAGAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Sustainable/Green Building & LEED Consulting (BPAHAKAG)

Keywords

• Luxury real estate development
• Property investment services
• Hospitality asset management
• Historic property restoration
• Private equity real estate

Headquarters

HQ city

Miami

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Luxury Property Development and Sales: Z Haus Group generates revenue through acquiring, developing, and designing luxury properties in North America and the Caribbean. The company also offers private equity and creative financing opportunities, suggesting multiple revenue streams including property transactions and investment management fees.
2. Investment and Joint Venture Opportunities: The company offers private equity and creative financing opportunities to investors, providing access to institutional lending and co-investment structures. Revenue is generated through partnership arrangements and investment returns from completed developments.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Z Haus Group is a family-run real estate development firm that acquires, develops, and designs luxury properties in North America and the Caribbean. The company operates a portfolio of hospitality investment assets (Rancho Caymus Inn, Wyndham Palmas Beach and Golf Resort, Wyndham Grand Rio Mar) and pursues heritage restoration development projects (151 Old San Juan Hotel), while offering private equity and creative financing opportunities to aligned investors and joint venture partners.

Product overview

Z Haus Group is a family-run real estate development firm that acquires, invests in, and designs luxury properties across North America and the Caribbean. The company operates a portfolio of investment properties (Rancho Caymus Inn, Wyndham Palmas Beach and Golf Resort, Wyndham Grand Rio Mar Puerto Rico Golf & Beach Resort) and development projects (the 151 Old San Juan Hotel). Z Haus Group also offers private equity and creative financing services to investors and joint venture partners who align with their vision and values. The firm emphasizes luxury properties that honor local heritage and environmental conservation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Rancho Caymus Inn A luxury boutique hotel property located in Rutherford, California, operated as part of Z Haus Group's hospitality investment portfolio for guests seeking a Napa Valley heritage experience.
• Wyndham Palmas Beach and Golf Resort A beach and golf resort located in Humacao, Puerto Rico, managed under the Wyndham brand and held as part of Z Haus Group's Caribbean hospitality investment portfolio.
• Wyndham Grand Rio Mar Puerto Rico Golf & Beach Resort An oceanfront luxury golf and beach resort located in Río Grande, Puerto Rico, operated under the Wyndham brand and held as a major resort asset within Z Haus Group's portfolio.
• 151 - Old San Juan Hotel Project A proposed hotel development in the heart of the Old San Juan Historic District in Puerto Rico, located at the corner of Calle de la Fortaleza and Calle San José along Plaza de Armas. The project restores a historic property in a National Historic Landmark District and UNESCO World Heritage Site.
• Private Equity & Creative Financing Private equity and creative financing opportunities offered by Z Haus Group, providing investors and joint venture partners with access to institutional lending for luxury real estate development ventures aligned with the firm's vision and values.

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

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.

• Rancho Caymus InncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRancho Caymus Inn in Rutherford, California is part of Z Haus Group's investment portfolio. The property represents the company's approach to acquiring and managing luxury hospitality assets in key locations.
• Wyndham Palmas Beach and Golf ResortcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWyndham Palmas Beach and Golf Resort in Humacao, Puerto Rico is featured in Z Haus Group's investment portfolio, demonstrating the company's focus on Caribbean luxury hospitality investments.
• Wyndham Grand Rio Mar Puerto Rico Golf & Beach ResortcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWyndham Grand Rio Mar Puerto Rico Golf & Beach Resort in Río Grande, Puerto Rico is part of Z Haus Group's investment portfolio, representing a major luxury resort asset in the company's portfolio.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Witkoff Group: Family-driven luxury real estate development and investment firm operating in the US and select international markets. Directly comparable to Z Haus Group as a privately held, founder-led luxury property acquirer and developer pursuing premium hospitality and mixed-use assets.
• Salamander Hotels & Resorts: Boutique luxury hotel owner-operator focused on heritage properties and resort destinations in the US and Caribbean. Highly comparable to Z Haus Group as a smaller-scale luxury hospitality owner-operator with a Caribbean footprint and historic-property emphasis.
• Rosewood Hotels & Resorts: Operator of ultra-luxury, heritage-sensitive hotels and resorts worldwide, including restored historic properties. Comparable to Z Haus Group in its focus on luxury hospitality assets in culturally significant locations, though primarily as operator/brand rather than owner-developer.

Broad incumbents

• The Related Companies: One of the largest privately held real estate development firms in the US, with a portfolio spanning luxury residential, hospitality, and mixed-use properties. Comparable to Z Haus Group in luxury development philosophy, though operating at materially greater scale and capital base.
• Fortress Investment Group: Alternative-asset manager with real estate and hospitality investment capabilities, including luxury and resort assets. Comparable to Z Haus Group in deploying private capital into luxury hospitality real estate, though at far greater scale.
• Host Hotels & Resorts: Luxury and upper-upscale hospitality REIT owning marquee resort assets, including Caribbean properties. Comparable to Z Haus Group as owner of large-format luxury resort real estate, though operating as a public REIT with materially greater scale and capital access.
• Blackstone Real Estate: The largest global real estate PE platform, actively investing in luxury and hospitality assets. Comparable to Z Haus Group as an institutional acquirer of luxury and resort real estate, though operating with vastly greater AUM, permanent capital, and deal flow.

Emerging players

• Aman Resorts: Ultra-luxury hotel brand operating intimate, design-forward resorts in culturally and environmentally significant locations. Comparable to Z Haus Group's target customer experience and ESG/conscious-luxury positioning, though Aman operates as brand/operator while Z Haus is owner-developer.
• 1 Hotels: Luxury hospitality brand built around sustainability, conservation, and biophilic design. Comparable to Z Haus Group in the ESG/conservation-led luxury positioning, though 1 Hotels is primarily a brand/operator rather than an owner-developer.

Regional players

• Caribbean Property Group: Caribbean-focused luxury real estate brokerage and development firm operating across multiple Caribbean jurisdictions. Comparable to Z Haus Group's Caribbean luxury hospitality investment thesis, though primarily as a broker/developer rather than principal investor.

Market position

Weaknesses2 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/zhausgroup/?hl=en
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/zhausgroup

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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