Aerial concept site plan for Chappell Pointe Micro Resort

Glen Rose, Texas

A nature-led micro resort investment in the heart of Texas recreation.

Chappell Pointe Micro Resort is positioned as a boutique hospitality concept near riverfront recreation, dinosaur-country tourism, wildlife attractions, and major North Texas drive markets.

44 mito Fort Worth
58 mito Waco
67 mito Dallas
01 Destination Setting

Glen Rose offers an unusual blend of river scenery, dinosaur tourism, wildlife, trails, family attractions, and quiet Hill Country character.

02 Micro Resort Model

Compact cabins, curated outdoor spaces, guest amenities, and a design-forward stay experience built for short-term hospitality.

03 Investor Materials

Downloadable assumptions, financial projections, pro forma summaries, and interactive chart views are organized in one pitch deck page.

Project Overview

A boutique micro-resort planned for Glen Rose’s short-stay travel market.

Chappell Pointe Micro Resort is planned as a premium small-format hospitality destination with cabins, casitas, outdoor gathering areas, and guest amenities designed around Glen Rose’s family tourism, river recreation, wildlife attractions, and drive-to weekend demand.

Concept

Boutique Micro Resort

Small-format luxury lodging with curated outdoor amenities and memorable guest experiences.

Setting

Glen Rose, TX

Close to river recreation, state parks, fossil history, wildlife attractions, dining, and regional tourism routes.

Audience

Drive-To Travelers

Designed for weekend guests, families, couples, nature travelers, and regional visitors from DFW and Waco.

Materials

Investor-Ready PDFs

The financial workbook, assumptions, pro forma, and projection documents are organized for quick investor review.

Location Overview

A Glen Rose destination surrounded by nature, attractions, and drive-to demand.

Glen Rose already draws visitors for dinosaur attractions, the Paluxy River, Fossil Rim, parks, dining, and small-town charm. Chappell Pointe Micro Resort packages those demand drivers into an overnight stay experience for families, couples, and weekend travelers.

Dinosaur World near Glen Rose, Texas
Family Attraction

Dinosaur World

Theme-style dinosaur experience that supports Glen Rose's family tourism identity.

Dinosaur Valley State Park river landscape
State Park

Dinosaur Valley State Park

Signature outdoor destination known for trails, river access, and fossil-track heritage.

Big Rocks Park in Glen Rose, Texas
River Recreation

Big Rocks Park

A recognizable Glen Rose river stop with boulders, water access, and photo-friendly scenery.

Paluxy River near Glen Rose, Texas
Nature

Paluxy River

Scenic river corridor that anchors the area's outdoor appeal and relaxed resort positioning.

Fossil Rim Wildlife Center animals and landscape
Wildlife

Fossil Rim Wildlife Center

A major regional wildlife attraction that adds unique family and nature-driven demand.

Paluxy Heritage Park in Glen Rose, Texas
Town Character

Paluxy Heritage Park

A local heritage and outdoor setting that helps tell the story of Glen Rose.

The Overlook Cafe near Glen Rose, Texas
Dining

The Overlook Café

A nearby food and hospitality touchpoint for guests exploring the area.

Texas barbecue experience
Regional Dining

Hard Eight BBQ

A well-known Texas barbecue experience that reinforces the regional travel story.

Grumps Burgers in Glen Rose, Texas
Local Dining

Grumps Burgers

A casual burger stop that adds familiar, family-friendly dining to a Glen Rose stay.

Hammond's BBQ in Glen Rose, Texas
Local BBQ

Hammond's BBQ

A Texas barbecue option that supports the local dining itinerary for resort guests.

Historic courthouse in the Glen Rose town square
Town Square

Historic Courthouse

A recognizable downtown landmark that reinforces Glen Rose's small-town destination character.

Massey's BBQ in Glen Rose, Texas
Local BBQ

Massey's BBQ

A local barbecue stop that gives guests another casual dining option close to the resort area.

Shoo-Fly Soda Shop in Glen Rose, Texas
Downtown Treats

Shoo-Fly Soda Shop

A nostalgic soda shop experience that adds charm for families, couples, and downtown visitors.

Snow Shack treat stand in Glen Rose, Texas
Seasonal Treats

Snow Shack

A simple warm-weather stop that adds another family-friendly moment to the local itinerary.

The Expo rodeo venue in Glen Rose, Texas
Events

The Expo & Rodeo

A regional event venue that can bring rodeo, agricultural, and community-driven visitor traffic.

The Feed Mill in Glen Rose, Texas
Local Dining

The Feed Mill

A local dining and gathering spot that adds small-town hospitality to the guest experience.

Area Map

Map the Glen Rose property address, nearby destinations, and the drive-to visitor corridor.

Explore the planned property location at 107 County Road 1011, Glen Rose, TX, along with nearby attractions, local spots, outdoor recreation, and regional destinations that help drive year-round visitor demand.

16featured destinations
6drive-to cities
161 mifurthest featured reach
Property Address107 County Road 1011, Glen Rose, TX
Attraction ClusterDinosaur tourism, river recreation, wildlife, parks, and dining all support overnight demand in the Glen Rose area.
Drive MarketsFort Worth, Waco, Dallas, Austin, Granbury, and Stephenville help anchor the short-drive visitor funnel and add meaningful population reach.
Guest Experiences & Amenities

Nearby attractions paired with on-property amenities that extend the stay.

The resort is positioned to give guests both a Glen Rose itinerary and a reason to stay on-site longer, combining outdoor recreation, family attractions, dining access, pool time, gathering areas, and comfortable resort-style downtime.

Family Tourism

Dinosaur attractions, wildlife experiences, parks, and easy day-trip activities for families visiting Glen Rose.

River & Trails

Paluxy River scenery, Big Rocks Park, hiking, photography, and relaxed outdoor recreation nearby.

Pool & Lounge

A central pool environment with lounge seating helps create a resort feel and encourages guests to spend more time on property.

Outdoor Gathering

Planned open-air seating, landscaped areas, and shared gathering zones create natural places for groups to connect.

Grill Areas

Outdoor grilling and casual dining spaces support longer stays, family meals, and a more complete cabin-style experience.

1BR, 2BR & 3BR Cabins

Flexible cabin options support couples, families, and groups seeking a polished Glen Rose getaway.

8-Person Sauna

A planned eight-person sauna near the pool adds a wellness amenity that elevates the resort experience.

Fire Pit Moments

Evening gathering areas can support the premium camp-resort feel guests expect from a nature-forward getaway.

Pavilion

A covered shared pavilion creates a flexible setting for dining, gatherings, celebrations, and relaxed group time.

Venue Options

Flexible venue opportunities can support weddings, corporate meetings, family reunions, retreats, and private events.

Resort Concept

Cabins, casitas, gathering spaces, and amenities designed for a premium small-format stay.

Site Plan

Resort Site Plan

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Concept View

Panoramic View

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Resort Offering

Cabins, casitas, poolside gathering, pavilion space, and outdoor living.

Designed to become Glen Rose's premier boutique resort destination, Chappell Pointe Micro Resort will offer private cabins, landscaped walking paths, a resort-style pool, lounge spaces, outdoor grilling areas, fire pits, an eight-person sauna, a shared pavilion, expansive green space, and flexible venue opportunities. The planned experience supports weekend getaways, family vacations, weddings, corporate meetings, reunions, retreats, and outdoor escapes while encouraging strong occupancy, repeat bookings, and long-term revenue potential.

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Casita Elevation

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Casita Side Elevation

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Casita Floor Plan

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Casita Interior

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Bedroom Interior

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Cabin Elevation

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1BR Cabin First Floor

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1BR Cabin Bedroom Plan

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2BR Cabin First Floor

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2BR Cabin Second Floor

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Living Room Perspective I

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Living Room Perspective II

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Drive-To Market Reach

Within reach of major Texas population centers and weekend-drive markets.

See the major Texas population centers within convenient driving distance that support weekend travel and repeat guest demand.

Fort Worth skyline and Trinity River
44 mi

Fort Worth

Population: 1,008,106. Known for Western heritage, museums, dining, entertainment, and one of North Texas's most active growth stories.

Waco skyline and riverfront
58 mi

Waco

Population: 146,608. Known for Baylor University, riverfront tourism, Magnolia, museums, and Central Texas drive traffic.

Dallas skyline at night
67 mi

Dallas

Population: 1,326,087. Known for corporate headquarters, dining, major events, arts, sports, and regional travel demand.

Austin Texas skyline and city destination
161 mi

Austin

Population: 993,588. Known for the Texas Capitol, live music, universities, dining, technology, events, and a large weekend-travel audience.

Granbury Texas historic square and lake market
17 mi

Granbury

Population: 10,958. Known for its historic square, lake activity, Opera House, dining, shopping, and nearby short-stay travel demand.

Stephenville Texas downtown and regional market
30 mi

Stephenville

Population: 20,897. Known for Tarleton State University, rodeo culture, the Cowboy Capital identity, dining, events, and regional visitor flow.

Financial Snapshot

Financial assumptions, projections, and investor exhibits organized for review.

Review projected development costs, revenue potential, operating performance, and key investment metrics at a glance.

Base Gross Revenue$1.20M
Base NOI$648.5K
Base Net Cash Flow$301.3K
Base DSCR1.87x

Six-Year Projection

Annual gross revenue, NOI, and net cash flow forecast.

Founder & Partner

Experienced leadership with construction, real estate, operations, and investment perspective.

Dan Whiffin founder portrait
Founder

Dan Whiffin

Dan Whiffin's construction career began in Chicago buying and rehabbing HUD homes for resale. After moving to Texas in the mid-1980s, he built a strong home-building background through sales, land acquisitions, construction management, land development, banking relationships, custom home building, high-end luxury homes, remodeling, and hazard-damage restoration.

He now leads Chappell Pointe Properties with a focus on craftsmanship, innovation, and client relationships across Texas.

Michael Vinson partner portrait
Partner

Michael Vinson

Michael Vinson is a Texas-licensed oil and gas attorney and real estate investor. His background in energy includes title and prospect work, drilling programs, and mineral acquisitions.

For the past decade, Michael has also been buying, remodeling, and operating income-producing real estate. He currently operates short-term rentals on Lake Granbury and brings hands-on experience evaluating acquisitions, managing renovations, and operating investment properties.

Michael lives in Granbury, Texas, with his wife Andrea and their two sons, Jaxon and Leon. He also serves as a deacon at his local church.

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