Hidden Harbor Marina on Center Hill Lake has been sold after more than three decades in operation. The sale was confirmed in a letter to tenants and customers ahead of the 2026 boating season.
Hidden Harbor Marina provides boat slips and rentals, including pontoon boats, deck boats, fishing boats and houseboats. The site also offers cabin accommodation and a campground with 22 serviced sites that include water and electricity, as well as four rustic sites.
The marina began operating in 1989 and has remained under family ownership since. Brian and Stacey Leiser took over in 1998 and have run the property for the past 28 years.
In their letter announcing the decision, the Leisers wrote: “This is not something we actively sought, but an opportunity presented itself as something good for our family… Being part of this marina has been more than owning a business. It has been our lives.”
The couple thanked long-time team members and acknowledged the work of staff over the years. They also expressed appreciation to local suppliers and services in DeKalb County, including emergency responders, lake authorities and neighbouring marinas.
They also wrote: “In many ways this has not been our marina but yours. It has been a privilege to be your steward.”
Ownership now transfers to Bobby Davis, a Dallas-based operator with nine years of experience in the marina industry. Davis has worked with marinas in more than ten US states on inland lakes and coastal waters.
In a separate letter, Davis introduced himself and described Hidden Harbor as “a special place because of its family-like tenants and guests”.
He confirmed that all full-time staff will stay and that the marina will keep its current contact details. Davis also said they plan to update the marina’s website and social media pages and to introduce a new management system, which will allow tenants to sign contracts electronically, upload insurance documents and manage invoicing online.
