Long-time nudist resort hits the market for nearly $50m — sellers fear clothes-minded buyers
The long-time nudist resort has hit the market for the firs time in decades. Pictures: Realtor, Lupin Lodge/Facebook
The naked beauty of this 112-acre property is in plain sight as soon as you walk onto the estate.
This Californian land has long been occupied by a historic nudist retreat, is now up for sale.
Since 1935, the Lupin Lodge Naturist Club has offered a sprawling, tree-filled oasis for those looking to experience life in their birthday suits, according to Realtor.
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Now, though, its longtime proprietor Lori Stout, who has owned and operated the address since her husband died in 1978, is looking to pass it on to a new steward.
A sign for the longtime nudist retreat at the address. Picture: Blake Cardoza/ Water Tower Creative via Realtor
The seller has owned the property since 1978. Picture: Blake Cardoza/ Water Tower Creative via Realtor
The pool. Picture: Blake Cardoza/ Water Tower Creative via Realtor
“It is a beloved haven for nudists in the Santa Cruz Mountains, and they have a really big following,” Joe Pollifrone of Christie’s International Real Estate Sereno-Willow Glen Office, told Realtor.
“It’s a beautiful site, and it’s serene and private.”
Listed as a 37-bedroom, 22-bathroom, 2235sq m compound, the unique opportunity is up for $49.6m (US$32.8m).
The entire site could all be yours. Picture: Blake Cardoza/ Water Tower Creative via Realtor
The site include 19 cabins, 16 yurts, several camping and RV sites, as well as a wide variety of outdoor features, including tennis, pickleball and volleyball courts, hiking trails, a pool with a viewing deck and various outdoor stages.
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The dining space can be cleared out to host a disco or two. Picture: Blake Cardoza/ Water Tower Creative via Realtor
Amenities include equestrian facilities and 16 yurts. Picture: Blake Cardoza/ Water Tower Creative via Realtor
The property has operated as a nudist retreat since 1935. Picture: Blake Cardoza/ Water Tower Creative via Realtor
As well, there are two fire hydrants, a maintenance shop, a conference centre, a vineyard and winery, a wellness centre, equestrian facilities, a gym and a “tech campus.”
And there is even room for more to be added.
“It’s got this extensive user permit, which allows for the addition of an 18-room lodge and a conference centre and also eight more cabins, a gym or multipurpose building, a bathroom facility, another pool, and two spas,” Pollifrone said.
For those not interested in maintaining its use as a nudist resort, Pollifrone suggests re-imagining the space as a vineyard and winery or music venue-equipped lodge.
Picture: Blake Cardoza/ Water Tower Creative via Realtor
Although current members would love for the new buyer to keep it as it is, “there’s a very small chance of it, because [the asking price] is such a big number,” he explained.
“We are going to hit up a lot of these other nudist resorts, but I just I don’t think they’re going to have those kinds of funds.”
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