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Expansive and diverse territory, over 18 kilometres of premier ocean frontage, abundant wildlife, dense flora, natural anchorages with deep water access, and valuable isolation – the allures of this listing cannot be overstated. Spanning an excess of 1500 hectares (seven-and-a-half being Isla Aguja), this listing is divided between a large parcel of Panama’s famous Isla del Rey and the entirety of Isla Aguja. Given the sheer scale of the property on offer, there is, understandably, a valuable diversity of landscape: investors can expect pristine beaches, rocky outcroppings, sheltered coves, thick forestland, natural springs, and varying topography. A developmental master plan, pertaining to 160 hectares of the land and formulated by three international architectural firms, is also included in this property’s sale. An unprecedented investment opportunity with vast scope.

Crown Pigeon Island is the rarest configuration in the Bahamas private-island market: a fully built, turnkey 11-acre estate in North Eleuthera, ready to be occupied as a primary residence, a multigenerational family compound, or a private rental operation, with no construction required and no clock to start. The island sits **1.6 miles from Harbour Island** in the northwestern Harbour of North Eleuthera, **3 miles from North Eleuthera International Airport**, and within a short boat ride of one of the most established luxury island communities in the Caribbean. It is offered as a complete estate, not as land. --- ## The Estate The built footprint is unusual for a property of this size, and is what distinguishes Crown Pigeon Island from the undeveloped or partially developed private islands typically available in the Bahamas at this acreage. The estate carries more than **12,000 square feet of residential and outbuilding space**, distributed across the island in a thoughtfully composed compound: - **Three Island Villas**, the principal residences, each substantial in its own right with commanding harbour views - **Five guest cottages**, well-appointed, each with its own water vista - **Two infinity pools**, integrated into the principal villa positions - **A beach club, bar, and BBQ facility** on the north beach - **Outdoor kitchens**, patios, and the kind of distributed outdoor living that defines Bahamian estate architecture - **Multiple outbuildings** supporting the operation of the property The total occupancy across the residences is **15 bedrooms and 15 bathrooms**, which positions Crown Pigeon Island at the scale of a serious multigenerational family compound or a small private resort. A family of fifteen has its own rooms. A group of seven couples plus children fits comfortably. A wedding party of twenty-five with the right room-sharing fits as well. --- ## The Three Beaches The 11 acres carry three distinct natural beaches, oriented to different aspects of the harbour: - **The north beach**, with the beach club, bar, and BBQ facility, the social heart of the property - **The south beach**, quieter, set back from the working harbour - **The west beach**, with the views toward Harbour Island and the sunset light Each beach has its own character. Some Bahamian private islands have one beach. Crown Pigeon has three, which means the property's social and private rhythms can be distributed across the day in a way that single-beach properties cannot accommodate. --- ## The Harbour The property's most distinctive feature is the **4-acre private harbour** on the island's leeward side, which has been **designated as a sea turtle sanctuary**. The harbour combines working marine infrastructure with active conservation status, an unusual combination in Bahamian private real estate. The harbour holds: - **Two boat lifts**, suitable for yachts and tenders - **A hauling ramp** for maintenance and seasonal storage - **A floating dock** for guest arrivals and departures - **Resident sea turtles**, the species that gives the harbour its sanctuary designation For a buyer with significant water-craft interests, this is a private working marina inside a designated conservation area, all within the property's title. There are very few comparable configurations in the Caribbean. --- ## The Land The 11 acres of Crown Pigeon Island are a working horticultural landscape, not just a tropical backdrop. The vegetation includes a small **broadleaf coppice** of native Bahamian hardwoods, alongside coastal plants, orchids, and **kitchen vegetable gardens** integrated into the walking and cart paths that connect the residences. The combination of native woodland, ornamental orchids, and a working kitchen garden is rare on private Bahamian islands of this scale, and reflects the depth of horticultural investment that the current configuration carries. Walking and cart paths thread between the villas, the cottages, the beaches, and the harbour. The estate is designed to be moved through, with the daily rhythm of an extended-residence Bahamian compound rather than the more concentrated layout of a small villa. --- ## The Setting **Harbour Island**, 1.6 miles by boat, is the social and cultural anchor of the wider region. Locally known as **Briland**, the island is famous for two things: its **three-mile pink sand beach**, consistently ranked among the world's finest beaches, with the pale rose colour produced by microscopic red foraminifera shells mixed into the white sand; and its tightly-knit boutique-hotel and gastronomy scene that has built up over the past four decades around hotels including the Dunmore, Pink Sands, Coral Sands, and Ocean View. **Dunmore Town**, the village on Harbour Island, is a 17th-century loyalist settlement with restored colonial architecture, art galleries, restaurants in colonial courtyards, the working harbour, and the small-island society that has drawn names like India Hicks and Diane von Furstenberg to live on Briland for decades. For the owner of Crown Pigeon Island, this configuration is the rare combination that the broader North Eleuthera market is built around: privacy in your own 11-acre estate, with the social calendar of one of the world's most celebrated boutique island societies a short boat ride away. **Spanish Wells**, the historic Puritan settlement to the west, is also within easy boat range, as are the surrounding Out Island reefs, the Glass Window Bridge, and the broader 110-mile length of Eleuthera with its hidden beaches and coastal villages. --- ## Use Cases Crown Pigeon Island is well-suited to several positions, and the turnkey condition makes each immediately viable: **A multigenerational family compound.** Fifteen bedrooms across three villas and five cottages can accommodate three generations of an extended family with private quarters for each household, shared social spaces around the beach club and infinity pools, and the kind of separation-with-proximity that family compounds require. **A boutique private rental.** The 15-bedroom capacity matches the leading private-island rentals in the Caribbean (comparable to Royal Belize at 14 guests, Fowl Cay at 24, and Little Harvest Caye at 14), with the rare advantage of being 1.6 miles from one of the world's most photographed pink sand beaches and 3 miles from a full-service international airport. **A wedding and milestone-event venue.** The three Island Villas, the five guest cottages, the two infinity pools, and the three natural beaches give the property the flexible event capacity that destination wedding planners look for, with the additional ability to charter Harbour Island's dining and cultural services for guests beyond the immediate wedding party. **A primary or seasonal residence.** For a family using the estate as a primary or significant seasonal home, the existing infrastructure (water-maker, organic composter, backup generators, high-speed internet) supports year-round occupation, while the multiple residences allow for guest visits without disruption to the family's own quarters. --- ## Operational Infrastructure The estate is built for self-sufficient year-round operation, with the systems that serious Bahamian private-island properties require: - **High-speed internet** for connected work and entertainment - A **water-maker system** for freshwater production - An **organic composter** for sustainable waste management - **Backup generators** for resilience against grid interruptions - **Walking paths and cart paths** connecting all major buildings and beach access points The combination of these systems means the property operates independently of mainland utility infrastructure, with the standard reliability that Bahamian estate buyers expect. --- ## Access - **North Eleuthera International Airport (ELH):** 3 miles, with direct daily commercial service from Miami, Fort Lauderdale, and Nassau, and a full-service FBO for private aircraft - **Harbour Island (Briland):** 1.6 miles by boat - **From Miami:** approximately 75 minutes in the air to ELH - **From New York or Toronto:** approximately 3 hours direct, or via connection through Miami or Nassau - **By private yacht:** the 4-acre private harbour accommodates yachts directly, with the existing boat lifts and floating dock A buyer flying private from Miami in the morning is on the estate by lunch. A buyer arriving by commercial flight via Nassau is on the estate by early afternoon. --- ## A Note on Bahamian Ownership Foreign buyers can hold freehold title to Bahamian property directly through a **Permit to Purchase** from the Bahamian Investment Authority, which is granted as a matter of course for qualifying transactions. The Bahamas has one of the most established expatriate ownership ecosystems in the Caribbean, with a long history of welcoming international private island investment, and the country's residency programs offer additional pathways for buyers who wish to spend significant time in residence. --- ## The Position Crown Pigeon Island is the rare Bahamian private-island offering that combines **substantial existing built infrastructure** (15-bedroom capacity across three villas and five cottages, two infinity pools, beach club), **a 4-acre private working harbour with sea turtle conservation status**, **exceptional access** (3 miles from a full-service international airport, 1.6 miles from Briland's social calendar), and **complete operational independence** (water-maker, generators, composter, high-speed internet). For a buyer who has been looking at North Eleuthera private islands and considering the multi-year construction timelines that undeveloped properties require, Crown Pigeon Island offers the alternative position: the estate already built, the gardens already mature, the harbour already operating, and the only remaining decision being when to take occupancy.

Nestled at the centre of Belize’s island resort region, and just a five minute boat ride from the large, barrier reef, South Cocoplum Caye is a glittering gem awaiting your discovery. Featuring 5.7 acres of white, sandy beach together with tropical palms overlooking crystal clear Caribbean waters, South Cocoplum Caye is perfect for a boutique hotel or intimate, private retreat. Just a twenty minute boat ride from the mainland, South Cocoplum offers accessibility coupled with privacy. Meanwhile, the island’s sister, North Cocoplum, is home to a successful resort, offering luxurious amenities just a short swim away. Other neighbouring resorts include Thatch Resort, Royal Belize, Salt Water Caye and Blue Marlin Lodge.

Just 9 miles from Belize City and only 2.5 miles from the large barrier reef, Goring Bogue Caye offers abundant potential as a private retreat or exclusive resort destination. Surrounded by the crystal clear Caribbean, this gem of an island has been cleared, dredged and filled, with 6 acres offering accommodation for a range of possible development options. Teeming with coral life and tropical fish, the nearby barrier reef offers unbeatable opportunities for snorkelling, diving and fishing.

Isla Porcada is 924 acres of working Pacific island, a substantial freehold property currently operating as a cattle and horse ranch, just off the coast of Panama's Chiriquí Province. This is not the usual luxury island proposition. Most private islands for sale at this latitude are small, undeveloped, and presented as raw potential. Isla Porcada is the opposite: roughly 374 hectares with rolling pasture and forest, a central plateau, freshwater springs, a standing herd, working agricultural infrastructure, an owner's residence, a farm house, a caretaker's house, four staff buildings, and an overgrown private airstrip that could be reactivated with the proper authorisations. It is a productive, lived-in property, and it is for sale. ## The Land Approximately 374 hectares, divided between cultivated pasture, native tropical forest, the central plateau, and the coastal margins. Several beaches around the perimeter. The Pacific Ocean to the west, the rainforest-draped peaks of mainland Panama to the east. Water is the rare property of this island. **A freshwater spring** rises on site, supplemented by abundant ground water, which is why the cattle and horse operation has worked here for generations. Most Pacific islands at this latitude require desalination or aggressive rainwater capture. Isla Porcada is one of the few that does not. The terrain is varied enough to carry multiple distinct uses simultaneously. The lower pasture is what currently grazes the herd. The plateau holds the natural location for a high-elevation residence or the planned guest house, with the panoramic Pacific views that the elevation provides. The forested interior holds tropical hardwoods, native fauna, and the kind of low-development quiet that becomes rarer in this region every year. The coastline holds the working ranch dock and the beaches that a private estate or resort development would use. ## The Buildings The existing built footprint is substantial for a working agricultural island: - **The owner's residence**, the main private dwelling on the property - A **farm house**, used for the cattle and horse operations - A **caretaker's house**, with year-round on-site management - **Four staff buildings**, accommodating the ranch's working team - **Plans for an additional guest house** on the plateau, with the architectural and permit work already advanced The island is **off-grid by design**, with electricity supplied by a reliable **solar power system** and battery storage. For a buyer prioritising resilience, energy independence, or carbon footprint, this is one of the cleaner-running large private islands in Central America. **Cell phone coverage is good**, so the working ranch has stayed connected without depending on mainland utility infrastructure. ## The Working Ranch The cattle and horse operation is the property's defining current identity, and it is what gives the island its distinctive market position. Working private island ranches are rare. Most large Pacific freehold islands of this scale have been left undeveloped or converted to monoculture. Isla Porcada has been operated as a productive agricultural property for an extended period, with an established herd, working corrals, cattle handling infrastructure, and the daily rhythm of a Latin American hacienda that happens to be surrounded by water. For a buyer with equestrian interests, the property opens directly into the niche of **stud farms and breeding operations**, with a combination of complete privacy, established equine infrastructure, year-round pasture, and proximity to Latin America's growing polo and equestrian-tourism scene. Panama's equestrian community is small but well-connected to Colombia, Argentina, and the broader Latin American sporting calendar. For a buyer simply attracted to the romance of an island ranch, the property is already operating, and the existing staff can continue under new ownership. ## Development Considerations The 924-acre footprint is large enough to carry several distinct development positions simultaneously. Five directions are credible: **A private estate.** A signature residence on the plateau with the planned guest house, the ranch retained as a working agricultural and lifestyle asset, and the remaining acreage held as a private nature reserve. The compound footprint occupies a small fraction of the land. **A boutique luxury resort.** The island sits in the same waters as Isla Palenque, the Michelin Two-Key-rated resort 30 minutes south, which has demonstrated the market for refined boutique tourism in the Gulf of Chiriquí. Isla Porcada's scale could carry a low-density resort in the manner of the leading Costa Rican and Belizean luxury operations. **An equestrian or stud farm.** The current use, refined and elevated. A serious luxury equestrian operation on a private Pacific island would be the only one of its kind globally. **A subdivision development.** Subdivision is permitted on the property, which opens the path to a controlled-density luxury village or compound-community of private estate parcels with shared dock, airstrip, and conservation common areas. Subdivision in Panama's coastal real estate has well-established precedent. **A golf-and-residence resort.** The island has been previously evaluated for golf course development, and the terrain and Pacific climate are well-suited to a course with associated residential lots. Latin American golf real estate has emerged as a serious asset class over the past decade. Combinations of these positions can coexist on the property. ## The Setting The Gulf of Chiriquí is one of Central America's most ecologically rich and least-developed marine regions, and one of the more interesting emerging luxury destinations in the Western Hemisphere. **Coiba National Park**, immediately to the south, is a **UNESCO World Heritage Site** (inscribed 2005), one of the largest marine parks in the world, and one of the most important refuges in the Eastern Pacific for whale sharks, humpback whales (Northern and Southern Hemisphere populations both pass through), bottlenose dolphins, hammerhead sharks, sea turtles, and the kind of biodiversity inventory that has drawn marine biologists, dive operators, and conservation organisations from across the world. The park has been described as the *Galápagos of Central America*. **Isla Palenque**, the Michelin Two-Key boutique resort 30 minutes south, is the regional reference point for high-end tourism, with eight casitas tucked into the forest, a six-bedroom Villa Estate, seven private beaches, and a culinary programme rooted in local ingredients. Its success has demonstrated the market for refined Gulf of Chiriquí tourism without crowding it. **Boca Chica** is the small coastal village that serves the islands of the Gulf, the gateway to charter boats, fishing operations, and the regional dive industry. **The city of David**, 45 minutes inland, is the regional capital of Chiriquí Province and the second-largest city in Panama, with full hospital services, supermarkets, restaurants, the regional airport (Enrique Malek), and the rapidly-growing expatriate community that has made Boquete and the wider Chiriquí highlands one of Latin America's leading retirement and lifestyle destinations. **Boquete**, in the highlands above David, is one of the world's most celebrated specialty coffee regions, with farms producing some of the highest-priced single-origin lots at auction globally. ## Panama: The Country Panama is one of the easiest jurisdictions in the world for international property ownership. **Foreign buyers can hold freehold title directly** under exactly the same terms as Panamanian citizens, with no nationality restrictions on residential or agricultural real estate outside the small coastal-strip and border-strip zones, neither of which affects this property. The country uses the **US dollar** as legal currency, has a stable democratic government and a treaty-based relationship with the United States, and operates one of the world's leading expatriate ownership ecosystems through its **Friendly Nations Visa**, **Pensionado**, and **Qualified Investor** residency programmes. Panama's tax structure is territorial: foreign-source income is not taxed by Panama for non-resident foreigners. A licensed Panamanian property lawyer should structure the transaction. For a North American or European buyer, Panama's combination of accessibility, currency stability, and ownership-friendliness is essentially unmatched in Latin America. ## Access - **From the United States or Europe to Panama City (Tocumen International, PTY):** direct flights from Miami (3 hours), Newark, Houston, Los Angeles, Madrid, Amsterdam, and most major Latin American capitals - **From Panama City to David (Enrique Malek Airport, DAV):** approximately 50 minutes by direct domestic flight, multiple daily departures on Copa Airlines - **From David to the boat dock at Boca Chica:** approximately 45 minutes by car - **From Boca Chica to Isla Porcada:** approximately 20 to 30 minutes by boat - **By waterplane:** direct seaplane charter is available from David to the island's coast - **The on-island airstrip:** currently overgrown, but reactivation is possible under the right authorisations, which would allow direct light-aircraft arrivals onto the property itself A buyer flying into Panama City in the morning is on the island for sundown the same day. ## The Position Isla Porcada is a rare category of property: a 924-acre freehold private island with substantial existing infrastructure, freshwater springs, off-grid solar power, an established working agricultural operation, an overgrown but reactivatable private airstrip, and the legal and structural foundations for five distinct development positions. It sits in one of Central America's most ecologically significant marine regions, adjacent to a UNESCO World Heritage Site, in a country whose ownership framework is genuinely friendly to international buyers. For the buyer evaluating a serious Western Hemisphere private island acquisition, few comparable properties exist on the open market. The combination of scale, water, terrain, infrastructure, ranch operations, and legal accessibility is unusual to find together. When it does come up, it tends not to stay long.

Roberts Cay is a remarkable private island nestled in the northern Exuma Cays chain. Encompassing 12 acres of vibrant greenery, this idyllic island boasts two pristine white sandy beaches, a sheltered harbor, and an elevation of approximately 32 feet. Surrounded by crystal-clear turquoise waters, it’s a haven for snorkeling in the calm harbor and deep-sea fishing on the eastern side of the Cay. Situated roughly 28 miles southeast of Nassau, just half a mile south of Ship Channel Cay, and conveniently close to Norman’s and Highbourne Cay, Roberts Cay offers the perfect canvas to craft your own private paradise.

Don’t miss this unique chance to own two private islands in the stunning Abaco Islands of the Bahamas: Armstrong and Pond Apple Cays. These pristine islands, spanning 62 acres, offer a tranquil and protected retreat. With seven picturesque sandy beaches, you’ll have your own private oasis to enjoy powdery white sands, crystal-clear waters, and the Caribbean sun. Plus, the natural boat basin is a dream for boaters, and multiple building sites offer endless possibilities.

Nancy Skinner’s Cay is a private island gem located in the stunning Exuma Cays of The Bahamas. Located near Georgetown, the main town on Great Exuma, this island offers both easy access to mainland Exuma and privacy away from the more populated Exuma Cays. On the north side of the 38-acre cay, the future owners can enjoy an irregular shore and clear shallow waters that run deep with water channels. The south side offers a scenic slope down to a marl and mangrove swash. For the adventurous, there is a small yet prominent mouth cave that stands 12 feet (3.7 m) above the high-water mark. And if that’s not enough, at the northeast end of the cay lies a bluff where fresh water can be obtained. An added bonus, shallow water with a deep channel flows along the western portion of this cay and the cays to the south.

Comprising just 4 acres of tropical vegetation together with pristine, sandy beaches off the southern tip of Placencia, Zama Caye combines luxury with intimacy in this extraordinary resort opportunity. The exceptionally clear, Caribbean waters boast spectacular coral and marine life, ideal for diving and snorkelling. Mouth-watering lobster and seafood await lucky guests keen on fishing for their own catch of the day. Existing facilities on Zama Caye include the ‘Paradiso Grill’ (complete with a 48” wood-fired pizza oven and large BBQ grill), a one-bedroom, island-chic casita, outdoor guest bathroom and staff accommodation. Utilities are provided by a diesel powered generator, rainwater storage and septic system. Opportunities for further resort development abound, with proposals for 18 over-water units featuring individual plunge pools, restaurant and grill, water-sports centre, activity beach, pool and spa. With such close proximity to the mainland, Zama Caye makes minimal demands for storage capacity and staff accommodation.

Most private islands in the Bahamas are flat. Pierre Island is not. The 16-acre property sits on elevated ground in **Three Islands Bay**, at the northern end of the Eleuthera archipelago, with 360-degree views across the bay to the Atlantic Ocean on one side and to the pink sand coast of Harbour Island on the other. The elevation matters. It is the difference between a beach property and a property with a horizon, and it is the reason a thoughtful buyer with a clear architectural vision can build something on Pierre Island that almost no other Bahamian island can offer. Ten minutes by boat from Harbour Island. Less than 10 kilometres from North Eleuthera International Airport. Mainland electricity and water already piped to the property by underwater cable. This is the part of the Bahamas where the established luxury island market lives. ## The Property Sixteen acres of freehold Bahamian island, lightly developed, primed for a major residence or boutique resort with significant existing infrastructure already in place. The current improvements include: - **Mainland electricity and freshwater**, supplied to the island by underwater cable from Eleuthera. This eliminates the need for solar arrays, desalination plants, generator-only power, or the kind of utility expenditure that typically runs into seven figures on undeveloped islands of this size. - **A backup generator and water tank** for resilience during weather events - A **storage building** for supplies and equipment - A **substantial deep-water dock** on the south side of the island, capable of accommodating yachts and tenders - A **new breakwater** under construction to further protect the southern anchorage - **Paved pathways** running throughout the island, connecting the various viewpoints and beach access points - **Gazebos and a waterfront bar**, with sweeping views across the bay and the Atlantic - A **tennis court foundation**, already poured and ready for completion - **150 mature coconut palms** distributed across the property, with the kind of canopy density that takes decades to establish from scratch The combination of pre-installed mainland utilities, the dock, and the tennis-court-ready foundation means the next owner steps into a property that is genuinely ready for vertical construction rather than ground-up site preparation. For a Bahamian private island transaction, this is unusually advanced infrastructure. ## The Setting **Three Islands Bay** is the protected stretch of water between North Eleuthera, Harbour Island, and the surrounding cays. Sheltered from the open Atlantic by Harbour Island to the east, with calm shallow water, white and pink sand bars at low tide, and the gentle current that has made this stretch of the Bahamas one of the world's most popular sailing and yachting destinations. **Harbour Island**, locally known as **Briland**, is a 10-minute boat ride away. The island is famous for two things. The first is its **three-mile pink sand beach**, consistently ranked among the world's finest beaches, with the pale rose colour produced by microscopic red foraminifera shells mixed into the white sand. The second is the social and culinary calendar that has built up around Briland over the past four decades. Gourmet restaurants in restored colonial buildings. The Dunmore Town village with its weathered loyalist architecture. Tennis at the Coral Sands. The boutique hotels (the Dunmore, Pink Sands, Coral Sands, Ocean View) that anchor the island's particular brand of barefoot-elegant Bahamian luxury. India Hicks lives nearby, and Diane von Furstenberg has owned property on Briland for decades. The point being: when you own Pierre Island, you have a private 16-acre estate with elevated 360-degree views, and you have one of the world's most celebrated small island societies a ten-minute boat ride away. Privacy at home, social life within reach. **Spanish Wells**, ten minutes north by boat, is the second piece of the local character. Settled by the Eleutheran Adventurers in the 1640s, Spanish Wells is the longest continuously inhabited settlement in the Bahamas, with a working lobster fishing fleet, picture-postcard pastel cottages, and a tradition of small-boat seamanship that has shaped the local sailing culture for nearly four hundred years. ## North Eleuthera and the Wider Region The **North Eleuthera mainland**, immediately adjacent, holds the airport and the gateway villages of Three Island Dock and Gene's Bay. Eleuthera island itself stretches 110 miles south from this point, a long narrow ribbon of pink-and-white sand beaches, hidden coves, the Glass Window Bridge where the Atlantic and the Caribbean meet at a single 30-foot-wide isthmus, the abandoned plantations of the cotton era, and the small, slow, distinct villages that have given Eleuthera its reputation as the most refined of the Out Islands. For a buyer dividing time between a main residence and an island retreat, the configuration is exceptional: - **North Eleuthera International Airport (ELH):** less than 10 kilometres from Pierre Island, with direct daily commercial flights to Miami, Fort Lauderdale, and Nassau, and a full-service **FBO for private aircraft** - **From Miami:** approximately 75 minutes in the air - **From New York or Toronto:** approximately 3 hours direct, or via connection through Miami or Nassau - **From London or Europe:** through Nassau or Miami connections A buyer leaving Manhattan or London in the morning is on Pierre Island for sundown. ## Development Considerations The island carries clear scope for two distinct positions: **A private estate.** A single main residence with guest houses, a working dock, and the existing tennis court completed, occupying perhaps 2 to 3 acres of the elevated central ground, with the remaining 13 to 14 acres maintained as a private nature reserve. The 360-degree views from the high ground are suitable for a single architecturally significant house in the style of the modern Bahamian estate work being done elsewhere in the Out Islands by firms like SCDA, Chad Oppenheim, or local Bahamian architectural practices. **A boutique luxury resort.** The same 16 acres can carry a 15- to 20-villa boutique property in the manner of the Cove Eleuthera or Pink Sands on Briland itself, with the deep-water dock, the existing utility supply, and the proximity to North Eleuthera Airport all providing operational advantages that an undeveloped greenfield site would not. A small-scale eco or glamping resort is also viable, leveraging the low-impact infrastructure already in place. Standard Bahamian property law applies. Foreign buyers can hold freehold title directly through a Permit to Purchase from the Bahamian Investment Authority, which is granted as a matter of course for properties over a certain value threshold and supports the country's well-established expatriate-owner ecosystem. ## Access - **By aircraft to North Eleuthera (ELH):** direct daily commercial service from Miami, Fort Lauderdale, and Nassau; private jet service through the airport's FBO - **From the airport to the mainland boat dock:** approximately 5 minutes by car - **From the mainland dock to Pierre Island:** approximately 5 to 10 minutes by boat - **From Pierre Island to Harbour Island:** approximately 10 minutes by boat through Three Islands Bay - **By private yacht:** the deep-water dock on the south side accommodates yachts; the new breakwater under construction will further improve mooring options ## The Position Pierre Island sits at an unusually clean intersection of three things that rarely overlap in private island real estate: **established utility infrastructure** (eliminating the eight-figure off-grid build that derails many island projects before they begin), **commanding elevated views** (a structural rarity in the Bahamas), and **proximity to a globally recognised luxury island community** in Harbour Island. The 16-acre footprint is large enough for a significant private residence or a thoughtful boutique resort, and small enough to be maintained and operated by a household-scale team. For a buyer who has been looking at Caribbean private islands and finding that most of them require either significant infrastructure investment, significant isolation, or significant compromise, Pierre Island offers an alternative position: a finished platform on which to build, at the doorstep of one of the most celebrated stretches of coastline in the Caribbean.

Uninhabited save for sea turtles that frequent the island’s beaches and northern cove, Devil’s Cay is a pristine example of Bahamian splendour. The property spans 117 acres and is located near the centre of the Berry Islands chain. Having remained undeveloped, the island retains its diversity of habitat and environments – sand shores demarcate much of the property’s perimeter whilst dense vegetation covers the interior. Devils Cay also boasts a minor ridgeline along its western edge. Devils Cay’s location cannot be undervalued. The Berry Islands have become a serene refuge for many millionaires and real estate investors due to their natural beauty, abundance of aquatic life, and accommodation of leisure activities – residence here enters oneself into one of the world’s most exclusive communities.

Taking pride of place next to a deep channel suitable for visiting cruise ships, the large island of Water Caye presents a rare commercial opportunity not far from Belize City. The existing, Water Caye Isle Resort consists of a c.10 acre beach sufficient to host around 1,000 cruise ship guests at any one time. The palapa – the largest in Belizean waters – boasts a long, centre bar while plentiful outdoor seating offers limitless opportunities for open air dining. Accommodation for up to eighteen guests in available in two cottages and three cabanas, while a docking facility is available for berthing tender boats. Unsurprisingly, Water Caye has attracted extensive development plans. Existing proposals include an airstrip, golf course, hotels and resorts, a marina, tennis club, commercial village and luxury homes. Present utilities on Water Caye include a generator for electricity, plumbing, water desalination equipment, and fresh water well. The large, barrier reef lies about 1.5 miles to the east of the island. Hosting a rich abundance of marine life, snorkelling, diving and fishing remain some of Water Caye’s top attractions. Alternatively, the 1000-ft beach is ideal for relaxing in the sun or for swimming in the exceptionally clear water.

Part of the Pearl Islands, Isla Puerco commands a prime location within the Gulf of Panama – offering, not only, direct access to the neighbouring hub of Isla del Rey but also convenient access to the country’s capital. Puerco is a sizable investment, being both one of the largest islands on the Panamanian market and one of the most expensive (at $11,000,000). The property’s vast breadth contributes to its richness of landscape – sand beaches line Puerco’s shores while dense vegetation, abundant with wildlife, populates its interior.

The Pearl Cays are eighteen small islands scattered across the Caribbean shelf off the eastern coast of Nicaragua, 35 kilometres from the village of Pearl Lagoon. White sand beaches, coconut palms, calm shallow water, surrounding coral reefs. They are one of the least-developed island groups in the Caribbean, and one of the most ecologically significant. In 2010, with the Wildlife Conservation Society, the Nicaraguan government formally established the **Pearl Cays Wildlife Refuge**, covering 700 square kilometres of marine ecosystem and the eighteen cays themselves. Grape Cay is one of those cays. 2.5 acres of private freehold land, currently offered for sale as a turnkey small-scale tourism operation. ## The Property Two and a half acres of palm-shaded white sand at the eastern edge of the Pearl Cays group, surrounded by the calm shallow water and outlying reefs that protect the islands from the open Caribbean swell. The existing improvements, completed during a recent seven-month renovation programme, include: - A **circular cement main house** with an open-plan living area and fully equipped kitchen - **Three round thatched cabanas** for guest accommodation - A **fisherman-style structure** with zinc and palm-leaf roof, used as a beach shelter and equipment store - A **bar and restaurant** building for the resident tourism operation - A **workers' cabin** for staff accommodation - All furnishings, fittings, and operational equipment - A boat included in the sale The property is offered as an operating business with the existing improvements, which means a new owner can take occupancy with immediate revenue potential rather than starting from raw ground. ## The Setting The Pearl Cays sit inside one of the Caribbean's last genuinely undeveloped marine ecosystems. The surrounding waters are home to coral reefs, seagrass meadows, mangrove systems, and a marine fauna inventory that includes: - **Critically endangered hawksbill turtles**, for which the Pearl Cays are the most important nesting site in Central America - Green and loggerhead turtles, also nesting in the cays - Manatees in the protected lagoon and mangrove waters - Bottlenose dolphins - Diverse reef fish, including grouper, snapper, jack, and barracuda - Lobster, conch, and the artisanal fisheries that have sustained the coastal communities for centuries The nesting season for hawksbills runs roughly May to November, and observation of the turtles, under guided and permitted protocols managed by the Wildlife Conservation Society and the autonomous regional government, is one of the area's defining ecotourism experiences. The Caribbean coast of Nicaragua more broadly is the historic territory of the **Rama, Kriol, and Miskito** peoples, whose communities form the cultural fabric of the region. Their language, music (the distinctive Caribbean Coast palo de mayo and Garifuna traditions), and Afro-Caribbean and indigenous cuisine remain part of any extended visit to the area. ## What This Property Could Be The current operating model is small-scale tourism: limited guests, fishing and snorkelling charters, the cabanas as accommodation, and meals at the on-island bar and restaurant. The 2.5-acre footprint and the surrounding wildlife refuge designation place hard ceilings on how much can be built here, which is appropriate to the site and the ecology. Three directions are realistic for the next owner: **Continue the existing operation,** retaining the cabanas, the staff, and the established customer flow as an immediately profitable small lodge. **Convert to a fully private retreat,** decommissioning the commercial side and keeping the existing structures for personal and guest use. **Reposition as a conservation-aligned ecotourism partnership,** working formally with the Wildlife Conservation Society or one of the Nicaraguan autonomous regional authorities to integrate the property with the wildlife refuge's protection programmes. Properties of this type, when run carefully, can become net contributors to conservation outcomes and command premium positioning in the responsible-tourism market. ## Due Diligence The Pearl Cays sit inside the **Región Autónoma de la Costa Caribe Sur (RACCS)**, one of Nicaragua's two autonomous coastal regions, whose property law combines national title with indigenous communal land claims that are still being formally adjudicated for parts of the coast. Due diligence for this property includes: - Verification of clean freehold title under Nicaraguan and RACCS law - Confirmation that the existing improvements comply with Pearl Cays Wildlife Refuge environmental regulations and were permitted at construction - Review of operating licences for the tourism business - Independent environmental assessment of the property, particularly regarding the hawksbill turtle nesting beaches that are protected across the Pearl Cays generally A licensed Nicaraguan property lawyer with specific experience in the autonomous coastal regions should review the title package before deposit. This is standard practice for any Caribbean coast Nicaragua transaction and is not specific to this property, but it matters more here than in most Caribbean jurisdictions because of the layered legal context. ## Access - **From Managua (Nicaragua's capital):** by domestic flight to Bluefields (1 hour) or by road and river to Bluefields (approximately 6 hours via Rama) - **From Bluefields to Pearl Lagoon village:** approximately 1 hour by panga (small motorboat) up the coast - **From Pearl Lagoon to Grape Cay:** approximately 1 hour by boat across the Pearl Lagoon shelf, depending on conditions - **Total journey from Managua to the island:** approximately 4 to 8 hours depending on transport choices - **International flights:** Managua's Augusto C. Sandino International Airport serves direct routes from Miami, Houston, Atlanta, Panama City, San José, and Madrid ## The Position Caribbean private islands of this size are reaching markets less and less frequently. The Pearl Cays remain one of the lowest-density and most ecologically intact island groups in the Caribbean, and freehold titles within the cays have historically been very rare. A buyer with a thoughtful position on the relationship between private ownership and ecosystem stewardship will find this property either a genuine opportunity or a significant responsibility, depending on how it is approached. For full title documentation, the operating business package, and the environmental compliance file, inquire through Private Island Market.

Another island trio, these connected properties offer white-sand beaches, native forestland, abundant land and marine life, and pockets of developable land. The three entities, comprised of a main island (16 hectares) and two smaller plots (3.3 hectares and 1.3 hectares, respectively), combine for a total of 20 hectares and are located just off the limb of Boca Brava – one of Chiriquí Province’s largest islands. Not only are the islands themselves natural havens, but they also stand to serve as a gateway to the landscapes beyond. The waters surrounding San José are noted for their marine diversity, with adult humpback whales and their young migrating along the coast between September and November. The nearby mainland also shines as a hub for outdoor adventure, offering activities such as hiking, rafting, climbing, and ziplining. As gateways to Panama’s great outdoors or as private sanctums, the San José trio make an attractive pitch to prospective investors.

Picture waking up to the sounds of the Caribbean Sea and panoramic views of lush vegetation meeting cerulean waters. Imagine swimming in warm waters – snorkelling and diving among vibrant coral reefs – or simply relaxing on pristine white sandy beaches. Enter; Caille Island, a 400-acre property of preserved natural beauty ripe for exploration. The pinnacle of privacy, seclusion, and recreation. Being mostly undeveloped, Caille Island provides potential buyers ample opportunity to manifest their vision of a private paradise. The property’s natural beauty and proximity to other popular destinations in the Caribbean further make it an ideal spot for a luxury vacation home or private retreat. Subscribe to get updated with the latest islands for sale in Grenada

Ronde Island, the largest privately owned island in the Grenadines, has been on and off the market quietly since 2007. It is 2,000 acres in size, lightly inhabited, geologically distinctive, and one of the few remaining undeveloped large freehold islands in the eastern Caribbean. It is also positioned at the centre of one of the most acclaimed sailing regions on earth. The island lies 5 miles north of Grenada, 15 miles south of Carriacou, and on the natural cruising line that connects Grenada to the Tobago Cays, Mustique, Bequia, and the other gems of the southern Grenadines. The Grenadines are currently under consideration for UNESCO World Heritage status across both Grenada and Saint Vincent jurisdictions, with the archipelago described in the nominating documentation as one of the most extensive coral reef habitats in the south-eastern Caribbean and one of the world's most popular sailing destinations. This is the island at the heart of that archipelago. ## The Land 2,000 acres. Roughly 2.7 kilometres long by 1.5 kilometres wide. The terrain is the undulating Caribbean character that defined the island's earliest descriptions in 18th-century maritime charts: small hills rising to about 150 metres above sea level, narrow valleys, several sheltered bays, sandy beaches on the western flank, and rocky shorelines on the more exposed northern and eastern sides. A **swim-through sea cave** at the island's edge is the property's most celebrated geological feature, a natural arch of black volcanic rock carved by centuries of Caribbean swell. The interior holds dry forest, scrub, cactus, and the kind of bird life that thrives where humans have largely stayed away: white and brown pelicans, frigates, herons, and migratory species using the island as a stopping point. The island is presently uninhabited beyond a small caretaker presence and the seasonal use by Grenadian fishermen who anchor in the western bay during lobster season and other peak fishing periods, a traditional pattern that has continued for generations. Local fishermen maintain the only formal path on the island, a track running from the beach landing into the interior. This traditional use is part of the Grenadines maritime culture that any thoughtful future development would integrate rather than displace. The island offers two primary development positions: **ridge-top sites** along the higher ground with 360-degree Caribbean views, or **beachfront sites** in the protected western bays with direct lagoon and reef access. The property is suitable for showcase villas or a boutique hotel, with scale appropriate for either model. ## The Underwater Landscape The waters around Ronde Island are some of the most ecologically rich and dramatically structured in the Caribbean. Visibility regularly exceeds 100 feet. The marine fauna inventory includes: - **Hawksbill and green sea turtles**, both nesting and resident - **Large pelagic fish**: tuna, wahoo, marlin, and barracuda along the deeper drops - **Green moray eels** in the reef crevices - **Reef sharks** in the channels - Resident schools of jack, snapper, grouper, and parrotfish The underwater topography is the kind that brings dive operators from across the Caribbean to the area: **sunken cliffs and bottomless vertical walls** along the offshore drop, **coral-encrusted canyons**, and an **underwater cavern decorated with stalactites and quartz crystals** that is among the most distinctive geological features divers can visit in the region. The Sisters Rocks, a small group of pinnacles just west of Ronde, are widely regarded as one of the finest snorkelling and shallow-dive sites in the southern Grenadines. ## Kick 'em Jenny Eight kilometres west of Ronde Island lies **Kick 'em Jenny**, the only historically active submarine volcano in the Eastern Caribbean. Its summit is currently 180 metres below the sea surface, rising 1,300 metres from the seafloor. The volcano has erupted at least 14 times since 1939, most recently in April 2017, and is the most intensively monitored submarine geological feature in the Caribbean. A 1.5-kilometre maritime exclusion zone around the volcano summit is permanently in effect; a 5-kilometre exclusion zone is enforced during periods of heightened activity. Ronde Island lies well outside both zones. A buyer considering Ronde Island should understand this geological context for two reasons. First, the entire Grenadines archipelago is volcanic in origin. The same forces that built the chain over the past three to four million years remain active in the region, and the visible character of the landscape (the offshore pinnacles of the Sisters, the dramatic underwater walls, the swim-through sea cave at Ronde) is the legible record of that history. Volcanism is not incidental to these islands; it is the source of their geological identity. Second, the University of the West Indies Seismic Research Centre operates one of its permanent monitoring stations on Ronde Island itself, contributing real-time data to a regional warning system that has functioned reliably since 1939 and was significantly upgraded in 2025 with funding from the Caribbean Development Bank. Volcanic activity in the region is not visible or audible at the surface during most eruptions, and the science of detection and warning is more advanced here than at almost any comparable site in the world. For a thoughtful buyer, the proximity to one of the world's most studied submarine volcanoes is either a feature of the position (active geology, unique marine life around the hydrothermal vents, ongoing scientific significance) or it is a fact to be incorporated into development planning. It is not a hidden risk. It is one of the reasons Ronde Island looks the way it does. ## The Grenadines Position Ronde Island sits in the middle of what is widely considered one of the world's three or four finest sailing regions, alongside the Mediterranean's Cote d'Azur and Croatia's Dalmatian coast and the British Virgin Islands. The trade winds are steady, the water is clear, the islands are close enough together for short hops and far enough apart to feel discovered, and the cultural tapestry across the archipelago, from Grenada's spice plantations to the Tobago Cays Marine Park to Mustique's villas to Bequia's boatbuilding tradition, gives every sail a different character. Sailing distances from Ronde Island: - **Grenada main island:** 5 miles, less than an hour by yacht - **Carriacou:** 15 miles, the cultural heart of the southern Grenadines - **Tobago Cays:** 27 miles, a UNESCO-tentative-listed marine reserve and the archipelago's headline snorkelling and beach destination - **Mustique:** 47 miles, the famously private celebrity island - **St. Vincent:** 68 miles, the regional cultural and trading anchor - **Barbados:** 140 miles east, with direct international flights from London, New York, and the European hubs This is the strategic position: Ronde is not a destination in isolation; it is the **hub** of an entire Caribbean cruising region. ## Grenada and the Mainland The main island of Grenada, five miles south, is among the most cultivated and historically rich of the Caribbean nations. Known as the **Spice Isle** for its nutmeg, cinnamon, clove, and cocoa plantations, with restored historic capital St. George's, the Port Louis International Luxury Yacht Marina, 45 beaches, the rainforests and waterfalls of Grand Etang National Park, and a cuisine and rum culture that has drawn the slow attention of international food writers over the past decade. **Maurice Bishop International Airport (GND)**, on Grenada's southern coast, receives direct flights from London (Gatwick and Heathrow), New York, Miami, Atlanta, Toronto, and Frankfurt. From the airport to a boat dock for the crossing to Ronde Island is approximately one hour by road. ## Development Considerations A 2,000-acre Caribbean private island of this scale is a once-per-generation type of asset, and the next chapter of Ronde Island will be defined by the position the next owner takes. Possible directions include: **A private estate.** A compound house, a small villa for staff and guests, a private marina in the western bay, and the rest of the 2,000 acres left as a private nature reserve. The island is large enough that a complete personal residence occupies a tiny fraction of the land. **A boutique hotel or private island resort.** Several ridge-top and beachfront sites can carry a low-density luxury hotel of 20 to 30 villas, in the style of Mustique's Cotton House or Petit St. Vincent's resort, without disturbing the character of the wider island. **A conservation-aligned development.** Given the UNESCO World Heritage candidacy of the wider Grenadines archipelago, an environmentally led development with formal conservation partnerships could position the property as the flagship private island in the eastern Caribbean's most-watched marine region. The continuation of traditional fishing access in the western bay, formalised through a community access agreement, could be part of such a position rather than an obstacle to it. **Mixed use.** The scale of the island is such that all three positions can coexist on different parts of the property. Standard due diligence for a transaction of this scale should include verification of the freehold title chain, confirmation of any traditional or customary use rights, an environmental and marine impact assessment for any proposed development, and a survey of the seismic monitoring station's lease arrangement with the University of the West Indies. Grenada's property law is straightforward for international buyers and welcomes direct freehold purchase, with Grenadian citizenship-by-investment available under the country's CIP programme as an additional option for qualifying foreign nationals. ## Access - **From Grenada main island:** approximately 5 miles by boat, less than 30 minutes by speedboat from St. George's or one of the northern Grenadian ports - **From Maurice Bishop International Airport:** approximately one hour by car plus boat transfer - **By private aircraft:** Maurice Bishop accommodates private jets to mid-size; helicopter transfer to the island can be arranged - **By private yacht:** the western bay anchors comfortably up to 20 vessels and is one of the standard stops on the Grenada-to-Tobago-Cays cruising route ## The Position The southern Caribbean's largest privately held private island, in the middle of one of the world's premier sailing archipelagos, at the geological centre of an active volcanic region whose character is written into every visible feature of the property. Ronde Island has been on the market sporadically for nearly two decades because there are very few buyers in the world for an asset of this scale and very few sellers willing to part with one. For the buyer who is both, this is the position.

An off-grid sanctuary among the Isletas de Granada – 365 small islands scattered throughout the Asese peninsula. Located just 30 minutes by car from the city of Granada itself, this three-island archipelago spans approximately two acres and has been lovingly developed into a sustainable retreat by its long-term owner. Together, the three spaces feature a family home, a guest house, a traditional palapa with an outdoor kitchen, four docks, three boats, and comprehensive off-grid utilities. Furthermore, there is additional construction space for additional guest housing. Zopango’s natural allures include a warm climate, direct access to pristine swimming waters, and an ecosystem rich with native flora and fauna. The sellers invite interested investors to stay on the island briefly to understand its value.

With crystal-clear waters, white sandy beaches, and lush vegetation, Rose Cay Island delivers a blueprint for tropical luxury. The 67-acre property is conveniently located just 200 metres from Roatán, granting it subsequent proximity to the Juan Manuel Gálvez International Airport. This position makes it an ideal space for private villas, an eco-resort, or an elegant residential community. Flush with lush rainforests and rolling hills to uncorrupted beaches and marine-rich waters, Honduras is a utopia for those seeking a closer connection with nature. Rose Cay beckons as a gateway to it all.

White Island is a tropical paradise in waiting. Though spanning just 10 acres, this oasis off the southeastern coast of Carriacou is a true real estate gem. The island boasts two breathtaking beaches with turquoise waters and stretches of white sand shrouded with lush vegetation. The adjacent reefs make for ideal snorkelling and dive sites. Sheltered in the channel between Grenada and Carriacou, White Island offers safe anchorage for yachts and boasts panoramic views of the exclusive hotel islands to the north – such as Palm Island, Petit St. Vincent, Young Island, Mustique, and the Tobago Cays. Access to White Island is easy, with regular ferry services and flights transiting between Grenada and Carriacou. The island presents a prime opportunity for a private family estate or a tourism project.

One of the northernmost Pearl Islands, Gibraleon Island is a plot of cultural fame and natural splendour – the 227-acre property was the setting for a season of the US television show “Survivor”. An extension of its parent archipelago, Gibraleon is characterised by crystalline waters, soft-sand shores, vibrant flora, and diverse wildlife. Specifically, the property’s headline features include eight beaches, a natural bay ideal as a marina, whale watching and fishing opportunities, plus proximity to neighbouring islands and Panama City.

San Pedro Island is a tropical paradise waiting to be discovered. This stunningly beautiful island boasts endless beaches, a gentle surf, and a pleasant climate, surrounded by lush vegetation and the sound of the palms waving in the breeze. The island is home to a variety of wildlife, including monkeys, sea turtles, and a myriad of bird species. This flat island features its own tropical forest, with many species of indigenous plants and trees such as banana plants. Freshwater streams and drilled wells provide ample water supply. The island is located in the Gulf of Chiriquí, one of the world’s premier fishing locations for species like Black Marlin, Blue Marlin, Swordfish, Cubera Snapper, Yellowfin Tuna, and Wahoo. Spanning over 4,655 acres, the island is mostly a mixture of rich black dirt and sand, which allows for excellent drainage and the perfect environment for plant growth. San Pedro Island is currently only accessible by boat, making it an exclusive and private oasis.

Roughly twenty-three thousand years ago, the northeast flank of the Mombacho volcano collapsed and slid, in a single catastrophic afternoon, into the lake at its feet. The debris travelled twelve kilometres before it stopped. When it did, the higher points of the avalanche remained above water as 365 small green hummocks, each one a former piece of the volcano's slope. This is Las Isletas de Granada. The archipelago is among the most distinctive in the world, geologically speaking: an entire island chain that was once the side of a single mountain. The mountain itself, still active enough to vent sulfur from its summit fumaroles, looks down on the islets today from across the water. The colonial city of Granada, founded by the Spanish in 1524 and the oldest continuously inhabited European-founded settlement in mainland America, sits twenty minutes from the islets by boat. Isleta El Paraíso, *the paradise*, is one of those 365 islets, available now. ## The Property Approximately one acre of palm-shaded, lake-fringed Nicaraguan island, dressed in native flora and decorative gardens that have been thoughtfully integrated into the island's tropical character. The improvements include: - **Two bungalows**, comprising three bedrooms in total across both - A **ranch-style outdoor pavilion**, suitable for dining, gathering, and the kind of long lake-front afternoon the islets are built for - A **separate caretaker's house** for resident on-island staff - **Piped electrical service** to the island - A **large water storage tank** for freshwater supply - All furnishings included with the sale The arrangement is small but complete. A family can occupy the island as a primary or secondary residence with the existing infrastructure, and the caretaker's quarters allow year-round maintenance whether the owners are in residence or abroad. ## The Setting Las Isletas de Granada is the rare private-island archipelago where the islands are a normal part of regional life rather than an isolated luxury enclave. The islets host a community of around 1,200 residents, including local Nicaraguan families, expatriates from the Americas and Europe, several boutique ecolodges and restaurants, a 16th-century Spanish fort, and even a small lakeshore school. Boats move between the islets the way cars move along a street in a small town. The everyday rhythm is gentle, neighbourly, and characteristically Nicaraguan. What makes the position remarkable is the backdrop. **Mombacho Volcano** rises 1,344 metres directly behind the archipelago, cloaked in cloud forest at its summit and protected as the Mombacho Volcano Nature Reserve. The reserve protects 457 plant species, 87 species of orchid, 186 bird species, and several creatures found nowhere else on earth, including the endemic Mombacho salamander and the Mombacho butterfly. Day hikes from Granada lead through the cloud forest to vantage points overlooking the islets and the lake. **Lake Nicaragua (Lago Cocibolca)** is the largest lake in Central America, 8,264 square kilometres of fresh water, with **Ometepe Island** and its twin volcanoes visible on the horizon on clear days. The lake is one of only a small handful in the world that historically supported a freshwater shark population. **Granada**, the colonial city, lies twenty minutes north by boat. The streets are cobblestoned, the cathedral pink, the architecture restored, and the restaurant scene one of the most refined in Central America. Cafés in colonial courtyards. Galleries in former merchant houses. A daily market that has been operating since before American independence. **Masaya Volcano**, an active basaltic shield with a permanently glowing lava lake at the bottom of its main crater, lies 30 minutes inland. Night tours descend to the crater rim while the lava is visible. **Managua International Airport** is approximately 45 minutes from Granada by car, with direct flights from Miami, Houston, Atlanta, Fort Lauderdale, Panama City, San José, Mexico City, and Madrid. ## A Day, In Sketch Mornings on the islets begin with mist rising off the lake and the call of howler monkeys from the surrounding islands. Boats from Granada cross the water to the city's markets and back. Egrets and herons stalk the shallow water at the island's edge. Pelicans and cormorants wheel overhead. A family of mantled howler monkeys lives a few islets across. Breakfast on the ranch pavilion. Coffee, fresh fruit, *gallo pinto* if the resident cook is preparing it. The lake mirror-flat in the early hours, the silhouette of Mombacho beginning to take shape as the cloud burns off. The day is whatever the owners choose. A boat into Granada for lunch in a colonial courtyard. A hike up Mombacho's cloud forest trails. A kayak through the maze of channels between the neighbouring islets. A book in a hammock on a small private beach. Late afternoon, the light over the water turns gold, and the volcano's profile darkens against the western sky. Dinner can be on the island or in Granada. The boat ride home in the dark, with the lights of the colonial city behind you and the silent dark of the lake ahead, is one of the experiences Las Isletas residents tend to mention first when describing why they live here. ## The Position for the Next Owner This is the entry tier of the private-island market and is priced accordingly. A one-acre Nicaraguan island with two bungalows, a caretaker's residence, full utilities, and the geographic and cultural assets of the Granada region attached to it is one of the more accessible ways to acquire a freehold tropical island anywhere in the world. The property is suitable as: - A **primary residence** for a buyer relocating to or retiring in Nicaragua's most established expatriate region - A **part-time or seasonal residence** for a buyer based in North America or Europe, with the caretaker maintaining the property during absences - A **boutique vacation rental**, with two bungalows and the ranch pavilion already configured for hosting guests - A **small ecolodge expansion** integrated with the existing tourism infrastructure of Las Isletas Nicaragua welcomes foreign buyers under straightforward property law, with no nationality restrictions on private residential real estate ownership outside the autonomous coastal regions. A licensed Nicaraguan notary handles transfer, and a local property lawyer is recommended for any cross-border transaction. ## Access - **From Managua's Augusto C. Sandino International Airport:** approximately 45 minutes by car to Granada - **From Granada to Las Isletas:** approximately 15 to 20 minutes by panga (small motorboat) from Puerto Asese or one of the other lakefront marinas - **From the islets boat docks to Isleta El Paraíso:** a short final crossing among the channels of the archipelago A buyer arriving in Managua in the morning is on the island by lunch. --- Las Isletas de Granada was a single volcano's slope before it became 365 islands. Now one of those islands, with two bungalows and an acre of palm shade and a view of where the original mountain stands, is for sale.

Nestled between the mainland and the large island of Ambergris Caye, the 2.5 acres of Pedro Island offer one of the few available development opportunities in the north of Belizean waters. Unspoilt and untouched, Pedro Island is perfect for a luxury private residence or boutique resort, with ample space available for powering the island off-grid. Sandy beaches sprinkled with palm trees are surrounded by calm, shallow, clear waters boasting an abundance of marine life. Pedro Island is presently popular for fly fishing, with many fishermen setting up temporary fishing camps for up to one week. San Pedro, the largest town on Ambergris Caye, lies just 5 miles to the west.

Fort Morgan Cay Island is a tropical gem just one kilometre from the shores of Roatán – a large island 65 kilometres off the northern coast of Honduras. The 40-acre oasis boasts pristine beaches, crystal-clear waters, and lush vegetation – an ideal sanctuary for those seeking an escape from city life. Proximate to the Juan Manuel Gálvez International Airport on Roatán, Fort Morgan profiles as a prime location for a private villa, luxury eco-resort, or an exclusive residential community. With such a combination of visual splendour and logistical convenience, Fort Morgan Cay promises to be a rare and valuable real estate opportunity.

Also known as Goat Cay or Mrs Bullard Goat Cay, Big Bullard Cay is an undeveloped island located 400 feet off the southwestern shores of Great Exuma – a deepwater channel separates the two bodies of land. Sandy beaches, mangroves, and marl trace the remainder of the island’s border. Big Bullard’s interior vegetation supports a diverse ecosystem of wildlife, and the surrounding waters are rich with fish and other aquatic creatures. With enough land for private development and habitat preservation, tropical serenity awaits. Subscribe to get updated with the latest islands for sale in the Bahamas

Hummingbird Cay is a private island paradise located just five miles from the mainland of Great Exuma. With its crystal-clear waters and ever-changing views of sandbars, reefs, and sky, this magnificent 175-acre jewel is a true wonder of nature. Its 2,500-foot white sandy beach and two smaller beaches offer unparalleled opportunities for fishing, diving, and boating. A private runway is also possible with government approval. The island boasts a 1,700 sq. ft. main house, three guest houses, utility buildings, and staff accommodation, all powered by off-grid clean solar energy. In addition, there’s a protected small boat harbor, and cellular and internet services are provided by Bahamas Telecommunications Company. Hummingbird Cay is the ideal spot for a family retreat or a boutique resort, and the Bahamas Government is currently offering enticing investment incentives. Come experience the ultimate in luxury island living at Hummingbird Cay.