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    400 E Nelson Ave, Defuniak Springs, FL 32433

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    $5,500,000

    Fully restored 12-room boutique hotel with an established restaurant, bar, and on-premises package liquor sales.

    Added:
    Apr 10, 2026
    Days on Market:
    89
    Last Refresh:
    Jul 6 at 2:08 am

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    Bruce R Naylor
    Bruce R Naylor

    Listing office Naylor Realty And Associates

    Listing date Apr 10, 2026

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    HighLights

    • Fully restored 12‑room boutique hotel in downtown DeFuniak Springs
    • On‑site established restaurant and bar: Café Nola and Bourbon Street Lounge
    • Includes a 4COP liquor license for alcohol sales on premises and carry‑out sales
    • On‑premises package liquor store included with the hotel
    • Originally constructed in 1920 as a Masonic lodge; restoration completed in 2017

    Overview

    This fully restored, furnished boutique hospitality property features 12 guest rooms and an on-site food and beverage operation. The offering includes Café Nola and the Bourbon Street Lounge, along with a package liquor store. A restoration was completed in 2017, and the property is presented as a turnkey operation with a maintained brand identity.

    The hotel is located in the historic downtown district of DeFuniak Springs, within a Victorian village setting. The public remarks describe the area as supported by tourism and local events, with the property positioned about 30 minutes from the Emerald Coast’s white sand beaches.

    For an owner-operator or hospitality investor, the combination of lodging plus restaurant and bar service, along with included liquor licensing for on-premises alcohol sales and carry-out sales, supports a diversified in-house guest experience. The property was originally constructed in 1920 as a Masonic lodge and has been positioned as an iconic historic destination following its restoration.
    Location Intelligence

    Current Use by Public Records

    Cafe Nola Defuniak Restaurant Hotel Defuniak Hotel & Motel

    Suggested Use

    Big Box & Wholesale Store Kitchen & Bath Showroom Pharmacy Storage Facility Bar & Pub Furniture & Home Goods Cafe & Coffee Shop Food Market Building Supply HVAC Service

    Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

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    City
    Defuniak Springs
    County
    Walton
    State
    Florida
    Longitude
    -86.113887
    Latitude
    30.721089

    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Hotel - Fully restored 12-room boutique hotel with an established restaurant, bar, and on-premises package liquor sales.
    Where is this hotel located?
    The property is located at 400 E Nelson Ave Defuniak Springs, FL.
    What is the asking price?
    The asking price for this property is $5,500,000.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: Fully restored 12‑room boutique hotel in downtown DeFuniak Springs; On‑site established restaurant and bar: Café Nola and Bourbon Street Lounge; Includes a 4COP liquor license for alcohol sales on premises and carry‑out sales
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