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The Grove Resort & Spa, Orlando, FL Condo Hotel
Last Chance for 8% Leaseback Program & Free HOA Fees
July 20, 2018
Hello, Joel Greene here from Condo Hotel Center. Now that my twin girls are both attending the University of Central Florida, I have an excuse to come to Orlando more often. It’s about 3.5 hours from my home in Pembroke Pines (near Ft. Lauderdale).
Besides seeing my girls, I get to swing by one of the Orlando condo hotels I’ve written about in the past and see how it’s doing. This property has been operating for just over a year and all of the amenities have now been opened, including its $12 million water theme park.
Business is booming, in fact, so much so that buyer incentives such as guaranteed 8% revenue from the leaseback program and free HOA fees for more than a year are soon going to disappear.
It’s an outstanding property now with a proven track record of success. So if you’ve ever considered buying a hassle-free, luxury vacation home in Florida that helps pay for itself with rent revenue when you’re not there, this is your last chance to get in before the buyer incentives are gone. Read on for details.
The Grove Resort & Spa on Lake Austin Reserve in Orlando, Florida
5 Minutes from Disney World
The Grove Resort & Spa is a massive 2.1 million square foot development located on scenic Lake Austin Reserve, just five minutes from Walt Disney World and numerous other theme parks and attractions. It has 16 interconnected buildings, each seven stories and designed in a contemporary Mediterranean style.
Spanning 115 acres, The Grove Resort has 16 residential buildings and 878 units.
It has 878 condo hotel residences spread over 115 lushly landscaped acres. It also has three six-level parking decks.
The property was built in 2008 but was never occupied. In the past two years it has been updated and significantly upgraded.
Originally built in 2008, the property has undergone a $105 million upgrade.
The Back Story
The Grove Resort & Spa comes with some history. Originally, the development was named Grande Palisades and construction was completed in 2008.
All the units were pre-sold for an average of $395,000 per unit. But before the sales were completed, the real estate market took a huge downturn.
One of three swimming pools at The Grove Resort
Ultimately, no sales were closed, and the building was never occupied. The owners defaulted and the development reverted to the bank. The bank spent millions of dollars to maintain the asset in impeccable condition.
Amazing Amenities
The Grove Resort & Spa opened its doors in March 2017, and while renovations on some of the rooms are still in progress, the rest of the hotel is now fully operational including all the amenities.
Hang 10 on The Grove’s Flow Rider surfing simulator.
My personal favorite amenity is the $12 million water theme park, which has:
- The Flow Rider, a dual-sided wave simulator for surfing
- Large lagoon-style pool with beach entry
- Interactive water-play activities with 2 water slides
- Shallow kiddie pool
- Lazy river water canal with waterfalls
- 4,000 sq. ft. bar and grill
Admittedly, at my age, I’m more of a lazy river, floating with a Miller Lite in my hand, kind of vacationer than a thrill seeker, but your kids will love the Flow Rider, almost as much as they will enjoy watching you wipe out if you give it a try!
The water park has pools, lazy river, slides, surfing simulator and a large deck for sun bathing.
Having a water park right on premises means that you don’t even have to leave the property to have a fun-filled day! Other amenities include:
- 3 large restaurants serving everything from burgers and seafood to Spanish, French and Italian cuisine
- 3 different bar areas, 2 poolside
- 3 large pools, cabanas available
- Full service spa
- Fully equipped fitness center
- Lake water sports – kayak, canoe, peddle board, electric motor boat tours, fishing
- Beautiful 4-star lobby
- Grab-n-go convenience store/deli/sundry shop
- 7,500 sq. ft. meeting space for corporate retreats, weddings, etc.
- Arcade – fun and games for all ages
- Kids’ activity center – painting, build-a-bear, movies, board games, arts & crafts
The Element bar at the Grove Resort offers a relaxed, casual atmosphere.
The Grove also offers a full complement of hotel services:
- 24-hour security
- Multi-lingual hotel concierge
- Valet and doormen
- Full-service front desk
- In-room or poolside massage
- Pool-side services – food, bar & spa services
- Daily housekeeping
- Free shuttle service to Disney 3 times per day
Kitchens are spacious and fully equipped, ready for use.
Upscale Features & Furnishings
Each condo hotel residence has a generous private balcony that blends indoor and outdoor living. They come fully furnished and with equipped kitchens. Features include:
- GE stainless steel appliances
- Granite kitchen countertops
- Granite bathroom countertops
- Large bath tubs
- Crown molding in living room/master bedroom
- Private, screened-in balconies
- Central air conditioning and heating
- Electronic entry-lock security system
- Wireless high-speed Internet service
The condo hotel residences are delivered fully furnished.
Current Occupancy Rates
Because The Grove Resort & Spa is a condo hotel, you can use your unit when you’d like (up to 180 consecutive days at a time) and have it rented out for you when you’re not there. You share in the revenue your unit generates, which helps offset the costs of owning a Florida vacation home.
The Grove has now been operating for nearly a year and a half, and its occupancy track record has steadily grown as the property has become known. For example, in March and April, the two months that we have year-over-year stats for, occupancy levels jumped from 60% and 58% in 2017 to 95% and 80% respectively in 2018.
A Phenomenal Location
The Grove Resort & Spa is located amid everything that makes Orlando one of the most visited cities in the world.
Watch the fireworks show at Disney World every night from your condo balcony.
World-class theme parks such as the renowned Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando Resort are just a few of the many activities for entire families to enjoy.
- Walt Disney World entrance 05 minutes
- Magic Kingom 17 minutes
- Disney Hollywood Studios 19 minutes
- Epcot Center 16 minutes
- Animal Kingdom 14 minutes
- Blizzard Beach Water Park 15 minutes
- Universal Studios 30 minutes
- Islands of Adventure 30 minutes
- SeaWorld Orlando 30 minutes
- Aquatica 30 minutes
- Volcano Bay Water Park 35 minutes
- Legoland Florida 50 minutes
The Grove Resort & Spa is also located near dozens of restaurant options, shopping malls, nightlife, entertainment venues, museums, and outdoor adventures such as ziplining, skydiving, scuba diving, hot air balloon rides, boating and fishing.
Trust me, you will never be bored in Orlando!
Rent kayaks, canoes or swan peddle boats to enjoy Lake Austin Reserve.
Buyer Incentives Going, Going…
The Grove Resort & Spa currently has two incentives – a leaseback program and free HOA fees – but they’re being phased out as sales at the property continue.
- Owners will leaseback their unit to the developer for an 8% guaranteed return, based on their purchase price.
- The lease will be in effect from the day of closing until Dec. 31, 2019. The sooner you purchase, the longer you get the guaranteed 8% return.
- Owners will not pay any HOA fees during the leaseback period. This incentive will likely be gone within the next 30 days, although an exact date hasn’t been determined.
- Owners who select this leaseback option may still use their unit two weeks per year.
- After the leaseback program ends, owners have the option to still participate in the managed rental program and receive revenue, although the return won’t be guaranteed as it is in the leaseback program.
Participate in the leaseback program. Get 8% guaranteed through Dec. 31, 2019.
The reason the incentives are being phased out is that the condo hotel is already enjoying high occupancy rates. Developers offer leasebacks to buyers in early pre-construction to allay any fears that a property will not do well. Any buyer who tours The Grove Resort & Spa now and sees how busy it is will have no such concerns.
Choose from a selection of two- and three-bedroom floor plans.
Available for Closing NOW
Condo hotel units are available for immediate closing with certificates of occupancy in place. Choose from two- and three-bedroom floor plans ranging in size from 1,265 sq. ft. to 1,544 sq. ft.
Stay on property all day or head over to any of the nearby theme parks.
Prices range from $312,900 to $402,000, which is extremely affordable and substantially less than any condo hotels in the Miami area as a comparison. Financing is available for both U.S. and international buyers.
If you’d like to know more about this property, I’ve got two items for you to check out:
- A 3-minute video – Condo Hotel Center, Grove Resort Video
- A detailed data sheet available at the link below.
The Grove handles all maintenance and renting of your condo hotel unit for you.
I’m Here to Help
As always thank you for your interest in the properties I feature. If you decide to buy at The Grove Resort & Spa, don’t be surprised if I stop in for a visit on a trip to Orlando to visit my daughters. You decide whether that’s a buying incentive. 🙂
If you’d prefer a property in the Miami area or you’d like to hear about other condo hotels currently offering leaseback programs, just give me a call. It’d be my pleasure to tell you what’s available and provide you with all the facts you need to make an informed decision.
Have a sunny day!
Joel Greene
Licensed Real Estate Broker
Condo Hotel Center
1368 NW 165th Ave.
Pembroke Pines, FL 33028
(954) 450-1929
Joel@CondoHotelCenter.com
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