Our History

The original Molloy was built in the 1950s by a TB Molloy who moved to Treasure Island from McMinnville, Tennessee. In 1969 the windmill cottages were then torn down and what is now the main building of The Molloy was built. TB Molloy sold the new and improved Molloy Motel and Cottages in the 1970s.

The property again changed hands in 1979 when it was bought by a German couple, Ernst & Birgit Schwegel. The Schwegel’s ran The Molloy for almost 40 years. Ernst was in charge of the general upkeep of the building while Birgit spent most of her time in the office. Throughout their time at The Molloy, they built a large following of guests and friends who returned to the property year after year.