Private islands in Southern Out Islands
San Salvador, Rum Cay, Crooked Island, Acklins, Mayaguana and nearby cays represent the frontier end of Bahamian private-island ownership.
Why buyers consider Southern Out Islands
Buyers seeking extreme privacy, larger development visions, fishing/diving destinations and long-term legacy projects.
How do you get there?
Regional airports and charter aviation are typically the starting point; marine logistics, fuel, construction staging and staff planning deserve extra attention.
For an actual acquisition, verify dock depth, protected anchorage, runway proximity, customs/immigration logistics, emergency access, fuel availability and seasonal weather exposure for the specific cay.
What changes an island's true cost?
- Existing dock, seawall and protected basin
- Power generation, solar and battery storage
- Reverse-osmosis water and cistern capacity
- Staff housing and service buildings
- Roads, grading and heavy-equipment access
- Permits, approvals and environmental constraints
- Distance to construction labor and materials
- Storm-hardening and insurance strategy
Match the island to the project—not just the view.
A lower purchase price can be offset by docks, utilities, marine transport and site preparation. Existing infrastructure can materially reduce time-to-use, even when the residence itself needs renovation.
Access
Confirm airport, dock and boat-transfer practicality.
Infrastructure
Audit power, water, waste, communications and staff facilities.
Buildability
Review elevations, soils, approvals, environmental conditions and storm exposure.
Operations
Model staffing, provisioning, maintenance, security and transport.
Find a private island in Southern Out Islands with BHHS Bahamas.
Availability can change quickly and some private-island opportunities are marketed discreetly. Start with the current BHHS Bahamas private-island inventory and regional real estate pages.