10 Private Islands You Can’t Afford To Live On
sa ferradura island [Spain] -The Island of sa Ferradura is located in the Bay of San Miguel off the north coast of Ibiza, Spain. This 14-acre resort island is fully developed with a farmhouse, kitchen, pool, bar, and even a wine cellar. With 300 days a year of sunshine and a view of the sparkling blue Mediterranean Sea, this really is living large. Most people will never even be able to experience a vacation here – the island rents for around $230,000 US dollars per week. Price: $39,700,000 USD.
cabbage key [Bahamas] – Cabbage Cay is a fully-fledged, 35-acre private island located in the world famous Bonefish Flats, within the Inner Bay of North Eleuthera in the Bahamas. A road has been opened to the island, so whatever you decide to build on it, your access will be guaranteed for years to come. The island carries up to 242 elevations. Three sandy beaches, lush vegetation, a protected anchorage area and an abundance of exotic wildlife are some of the most amazing amenities. Turtles, fish and birds abound. Did we mention that sailing is nice in the Bahamas? Price: $2,500,000 USD
Cerralvo Island [Mexico – Gulf of California] – Cerralvo Island has 60 square miles of undeveloped land. The island is mountainous like an ancient volcano was. It is located in the Cerralvo Channel, in the Sea of Cortez, off the coast of Baja Mexico. These waters are ideal for sport fishing. This huge private island could contain several huge mansions and you would still never see your neighbors. This sandy beach island receives plenty of warm Mexican weather and sun, and offers plenty of privacy, yet is only 30 miles from the mainland. Price: $35,000,000 USD
Singer Castle on the Dark Island [Canada] – The island is located in the St. Lawrence River between Ontario, Canada, and New York, USA. Dark Island is not known for its tropical jungle or white-sand beaches. The real gem is the 100 year old castle on the island. It was originally built in 1905 as a family hunting lodge lodge by Fredrick Bourne (then president of the Singer Sewing Machine Company). With an abundance of towers and secret passageways, you could literally be your own King of the Castle. The island would make a great getaway from the hustle and bustle, and it’s still only a short helicopter ride from New York or Toronto, but it’s currently only available for rent. Price: Available on request – for rent
Necker Island [British Virgin Islands] – Virgin Record super mogul Richard Branson took private islands to a whole new level in the late 1970s when he bought Necker Island. Branson built a resort like no other, which now rents for approximately $329,000 US per week. The island is in the Caribbean and is surrounded by a coral reef with extremely diverse marine life. The island is home to pristine beaches and vibrant plant life. Rock stars party here, Hollywood personalities and Google founders get married here, and the closest you’ll ever get is on a Caribbean cruise line. The 360 degree open rooms provide one of the best sunset views you will ever see. Price: $47,000 USD / day
Musha Cay [Bahamas] – Musha Cay is actually 4 private islands owned by renowned magician David Copperfield. The islands are located 85 miles southeast of Nassau, Bahamas, and have their own runway for top-secret celebrity landings. This private island complex has 5 houses. The resort offers activities such as snorkeling, scuba diving, windsurfing, a gym, and walking trails, but you can always choose to sunbathe on one of Musha’s seven beautiful private beaches. Also, Copperfield has reportedly found the “Fountain of Youth” on the island…can you really put a price on that? Price: $32,250 USD / day for 12 or less people.
Tetiaroa [French Polynesia] – Tetiaroa is located 40 miles north of Tahiti, and is actually an atoll made up of 12 small islands. The island was made famous by the late Marlon Brando. Currently, the island only has one full-time resident: Teihotu, Brando’s son. The island is mostly quiet and boasts a tropical bird sanctuary, but there is currently no island accommodation for visitors until the new hotel, aptly named “The Brando”, is completed sometime this year. Price: N/A
Ciftlik Island [Turkey] – Just 250 meters off the coast of Turkey in the Aegean Sea sits a beautiful castle-style house, along with a guest house and maid’s quarters. One of the few developed islands in the region with water, electricity and telephone. Although this island is not much for beaches, the sunny and warm climate, the proximity to the mainland of Turkey and Rhodes, and the finished house put this island among the best in the world. Price: approx. $25,000,000
Mercy Island [Brazil] – Piedad is only 2.5 hours from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and is one of the 365 islands of the Angra dos Reis archipelago. The island is fully developed with a resort, full-time staff, and four beaches to choose from. What makes Piedade Island unique is its location: this island is one of the rare private tropical islands outside of the Caribbean, and is a perfect addition to a trip to Brazil. Price: Available on request – for rent
nygard cay [Bahamas] -Think Robinson Caruso. This treehouse island of Mayan architecture is the perfect getaway for a well-heeled traveler. The Cay is located at the tip of Lyford Cay in Nassau, Bahamas. With slides, pools, hot tubs, tennis courts, and an 85-foot yacht, this is a playground for adults in the rainforest. This is the only way to vacation in the Bahamas. Price: $42,000 USD / day