Hummingbird Cay

Hummingbird Cay

Exuma, Bahamas · 175.0 acres · Freehold

$35,000,000 USDListed 1 days ago
Acreage
175.0
Price/acre
$200,000 USD
Ownership
Freehold
Development
Developed

About This Island

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.

Insights

Everything You Need To Know

Location
Bahamas
Approximate
Climate & Risk

Caribbean

Elevated Storm Risk
Monthly Probability Of Named Storm
1%
1%
1%
1%
2%
8%
15%
35%
55%
30%
8%
2%
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Best Months To Visit
December – April
Avoid
August – October
Avg Named Storms / Year
14.4
Major Hurricanes (Last Decade)
11
The Caribbean hurricane belt sits north of 12°N latitude. Southern Caribbean (Aruba, Curaçao, Trinidad, Grenada) lies below this line and historically sees less than one major storm per decade — about 1/10th the risk of Bahamas or Cayman.
Sources: NOAA NHC, IPCC AR6, World Bank Climate Knowledge Portal · Updated 2026
Buying In Bahamas

Foreign Ownership Permitted

Allowed with Certificate of Registration from Investment Board

Ownership
freehold
Transfer Tax
10% (over $100K)
Annual Property Tax
1% (over $500K value)
Closing Time
60-120 days
Legal Fees (typical)
12.0% of price
Required Permits
Certificate of Registration
True Cost Estimator

What This Island Will Actually Cost

Beyond the asking price: closing, infrastructure, and the first year of operating costs.

$35.0MUSD
$300K$50M
Year-One Total Cost
$39,456,0001.1× Purchase
Purchase
$35,000,000
Closing Costs (~7%)
$2,450,000
Infrastructure
$600,000
Year 1 Operating
staff + tax + insurance + maint
$1,406,000
$35,000,000 USD
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