Fishing’s most prominent retail supplier has now become the proprietor of one of the sport’s most well-known destinations in Florida.
Bass Pro Shops has acquired the Cheeca Lodge & Spa in Islamorada, Florida – a luxury hospitality location situated on the Overseas Highway (U.S. 1) between Key Largo and Key West.
JLL handled the transaction between Northwood Investors and Bass Pro Shops. The sales price was not revealed. Northwood Hospitality will continue to operate the 27-acre, 254-room resort.
“I have come to have enormous respect for the history of Islamorada and the generations of anglers and families who have made memories here or who are blessed to call the Keys home,” said Johnny Morris, Founder of Bass Pro Shops. “We’re humbled and honoured to have the opportunity to help protect it and carry that story forward.”
Over the past 15 years, Northwood renovated Cheeca Lodge, adding 43 premium oceanfront suites, 11 luxury casitas and a 10,000sq ft conference centre.
Three restaurants serve guests at the lodge. Atlantic’s Edge restaurant cooks fish freshly caught at the resort; pizza and house-made pasta is available at Mia Cucina and fresh sushi is served at an intimate 12-seat bar at Nikai.
