Bahamas Island Guides

Hundreds of communities across 700 islands. Choose an island to see its main settlements, what each is known for, and who it suits. Not every area is listed, so tell us what you are looking for.

1. Nassau (New Providence)

Nassau is the capital and the working heart of The Bahamas: government, banking, law, hospitals, schools and the country’s busiest airport are all here. New Providence has hundreds of subdivisions and settlements, from gated golf and marina communities to long-established family neighbourhoods. The tables list the areas buyers ask about most. It is a starting point, not the full map: send us any area you want added.

Best for: first-time buyers, families, professionals, renters, investors and anyone who wants daily life close by.

West and north-west

Area	What it is known for
Lyford Cay	Private gated planned community of about 1,000 acres on the western tip, with a golf course, marina and club
Old Fort Bay	Gated community with private docks, beach access and waterfront homes
Cable Beach	Beachfront strip near Baha Mar with condos, townhomes and homes; strong rental interest
Sandyport	Canal-front homes with private docks, plus townhomes and condos; walkable, near schools and shops
Love Beach, Delaporte, Caves Village	Quiet western shoreline communities with beach and villa-style living
Westridge	Established residential area in the west
Albany	Master-planned luxury community with a marina, golf course and custom estates
Charlotteville, Tropical Gardens, Gambier	Established western neighbourhoods and villages

Central and in-town

Area	What it is known for
Downtown Nassau	Historic core with colonial buildings, galleries, offices and mixed-use property
Bain Town, Grants Town, Chippingham	Historic in-town neighbourhoods close to Bay Street
Oakes Field, Pinewood Gardens, Elizabeth Estates	Established family neighbourhoods with easy access to the airport corridor and town
Yamacraw, Montagu, Eastern Road	Eastern shoreline and in-town waterfront areas, including the Eastern Road coast

East, south and south-east

Area	What it is known for
Prospect Ridge, Skyline Heights, Blair Estates	Established eastern residential neighbourhoods
Fox Hill	One of the oldest settlements, with its own strong community traditions
Sea Breeze, Winton, Golden Isles	Family subdivisions in the central and eastern parts of the island
Carmichael Road, Marathon, Nassau Village	Large, fast-growing residential belt in the south
Coral Harbour, South Beach, Adelaide	Southern and south-western coastal communities
Palm Cay	Marina-centred community on the south-east shore with villas, townhomes and condos
Cox Way	Home of Vista Caroline, our 84-unit condo development

SeaStone note: we are based in The Bahamas and can match you to the right area by budget, commute and lifestyle, then arrange viewings, lawyers and lenders.

2. Paradise Island

Paradise Island sits across Nassau Harbour from the city and is joined to it by two bridges. It is home to the Atlantis and Four Seasons Ocean Club resorts, a half-moon beach, marinas, a golf course and a walkable restaurant and nightlife area. It is the island’s most international address, popular with second-home buyers and vacation-rental investors.

Best for: second-home buyers, investors seeking rentals, and residents who want resort amenities nearby.

Community	What it is known for
Ocean Club Estates	Gated community on the eastern peninsula of about 125 homesites, with a Tom Weiskopf golf course, marina and beach club; developed by the creator of Atlantis
Ocean Club Residences and Marina	About 88 large condominiums within Ocean Club Estates
Harbour Breeze	Luxury condominium building of 24 apartments, with 3-bedroom units and 4-bedroom penthouses
One Ocean	Waterfront residences on Nassau Harbour, with 2 and 3 bedroom homes and 4-bedroom penthouses, a short walk from restaurants and beaches
Paradise Island Beach area	Condos and townhomes near the beach, marina village and resort amenities

SeaStone note: Paradise Island is one of the easiest places to compare condo, townhome and estate options side by side, and we can guide you on rental potential.

3. Exuma and the Cays

The Exumas are a chain of about 365 islands and cays stretching south-east from Nassau, known for clear water, sandbars, boating and a relaxed pace. Great Exuma holds George Town, the capital, with the airport, shops, marinas and services. The outer cays, from Staniel Cay north to the Exuma Land and Sea Park, are quiet, largely undeveloped and accessible mostly by boat.

Best for: second-home buyers, boaters, retirees, and land investors.

Area	What it is known for
George Town	Capital of Great Exuma; airport, services, marinas and the Regatta tradition
Hoopers Bay, Jimmy Hill, Rolle Town, Williams Town	Settlements on Great Exuma with residential homes and lots
Emerald Bay and February Point	Gated resort communities with homes, villas and a marina
Little Exuma	Quieter southern island joined by bridge, with beaches and the Tropic of Cancer Beach
Stocking Island	Popular anchorage and beach across the harbour from George Town
Staniel Cay	Boating hub with the famous underwater grotto and a small settlement
Black Point and Farmer’s Cay	Traditional out-cay settlements
Moriah Harbour Cay and the Land and Sea Park	Protected national parks

SeaStone note: we help overseas and Nassau-based buyers with surveys, title and the closing process for Exuma land and homes.

4. Abaco

The Abacos cover more than 650 square miles: Great Abaco and Little Abaco on the mainland, plus a chain of cays offshore. Marsh Harbour is the commercial centre with an international airport, marinas, shops and restaurants, and it is the gateway to the cays. The Abacos are known for sheltered sailing water and close-knit, Loyalist-era island communities.

Best for: sailors, families, second-home buyers and anyone wanting a quiet island pace with strong marine services.

Area	What it is known for
Marsh Harbour	Commercial centre, airport, marinas and services
Elbow Cay and Hope Town	Car-free cay with a protected harbour and the red-and-white lighthouse; areas include White Sound, Tahiti Beach and Aunt Pat’s Bay
Man-O-War Cay	Small, traditional boat-building settlement
Guana Cay	Seven-mile beach; the gated Baker’s Bay Golf and Ocean Club sits at the northern end
Green Turtle Cay and New Plymouth	Historic Loyalist settlement on the northernmost populated cay
Treasure Cay	Resort and residential community on the mainland with a marina and beach
Scotland Cay	Small private cay with homes and an airstrip
Little Harbour	Artists’ village south of Hope Town

SeaStone note: ask us about current availability and rebuilt or newer construction before you plan a visit.

5. Eleuthera, Harbour Island and Spanish Wells

Eleuthera is a long, narrow island with Atlantic beaches on one side and calm bays on the other, dotted with settlements from Gregory Town in the north to Rock Sound and Bannerman Town in the south. Two small islands just off its northern tip, Harbour Island and Spanish Wells, each have their own character and are reached by short ferry rides.

Best for: lifestyle and second-home buyers, creatives, surfers and boaters.

Area	What it is known for
Harbour Island and Dunmore Town	Pink-sand beach and a colourful colonial-style town; walkable and boutique; the most sought-after address in the area
Spanish Wells	Working fishing community on a small island with a tidy, close-knit feel
Gregory Town	Surf and pineapple heritage; relaxed village in the north
Governor’s Harbour and Cupid’s Cay	Historic district centre, with the airport and the island’s administrative offices
Palmetto Point, Savannah Sound, Tarpum Bay	Central settlements with beaches, bays and an artists’ community in Tarpum Bay
Rock Sound	Main southern settlement with services, the airport and the Ocean Hole
The Bluff, Lower Bogue, James Cistern	Settlements in the north and centre of the island
Cape Eleuthera and Bannerman Town	Southern tip with marina and resort activity

SeaStone note: prices differ widely between Harbour Island and the rest of Eleuthera, so we help you compare like with like.

6. Grand Bahama

Grand Bahama is the northernmost large island, a short hop from Florida, with an international airport and a deep-water harbour. Freeport and Lucaya together form the island’s commercial and tourism centre, built up from pine barren about sixty years ago. West of the city are older fishing towns, and to the east are quiet, sparsely developed settlements and secluded beaches.

Best for: investors, retirees, boat owners, and buyers wanting more space for the money.

Area	What it is known for
Freeport and Lucaya	Commercial and industrial centre with canal-front homes, condos and Port Lucaya marketplace and marina
West End	Old fishing village with a bootlegging history and the Old Bahama Bay resort
Eight Mile Rock	Long string of settlements west of Freeport, including Hepburn Town, Martin Town, Holmes Rock and Bootle Bay
Mack Town, Hunters, Pinder’s Point	Smaller western settlements
High Rock and Pelican Point	Quiet eastern settlements with beach access
McLean’s Town and Sweeting’s Cay	Fishing communities at the far eastern end
Deep Water Cay	Eastern fishing lodge with its own airstrip

SeaStone note: we can show you how Grand Bahama pricing and rental demand compare with Nassau.

7. Bimini and the Berry Islands

Bimini is the Bahamian island closest to Florida, about 50 miles from the coast, and has long been known for big-game sport fishing and clear shallow water. North of Nassau, the Berry Islands are a chain of small cays with a handful of settlements and private-island resorts.

Best for: anglers, boaters and weekend buyers based in South Florida.

Area	What it is known for
Alice Town (North Bimini)	Main settlement, marinas and the fishing and dining waterfront
Bailey Town (North Bimini)	Larger residential settlement just south of Alice Town
South Bimini and Port Royal	Quieter southern island with an airstrip
Cat Cay	Private marina and residential island
Great Harbour Cay	Berry Islands settlement with a marina and golf history
Bullock’s Harbour	Main village of the Berry Islands
Chub Cay	Marina and resort cay at the southern end of the Berry Islands

SeaStone note: we can walk you through ownership steps for non-Bahamian buyers on the Family Islands.

8. Andros

Andros is the largest island in The Bahamas by land area and one of the least developed. It is divided by creeks and bights into North Andros, Central Andros, Mangrove Cay and South Andros, with a long barrier reef, blue holes and some of the best bonefishing in the world. Settlements are small and spread along the east coast.

Best for: fishing and dive enthusiasts, land buyers, and long-term holders who want space and privacy.

Area	What it is known for
Nicholls Town and Morgan’s Bluff	Main settlements in the north, with the airstrip and services
Lowe Sound, Mastic Point, Love Hill	Northern coastal settlements with fishing and boating
Fresh Creek, Coakley and Andros Town	Central east coast hub on a harbour, with a marina and lodge
Small Hope Bay	Long-established dive lodge and beachfront settlement
Behring Point and Cargill Creek	Central Andros bonefishing settlements
Mangrove Cay (Moxey Town, Pinders, Little Harbour)	Quiet island between North and South Andros
Congo Town, Kemps Bay, The Bluff, Mars Bay	South Andros settlements, with Congo Town as the airport and district centre

SeaStone note: because Andros is large and rural, we recommend a current survey and clear title confirmation before any purchase.

9. Long Island

Long Island is a long, slender island in the southern Bahamas, with calm sheltered bays on the west and open Atlantic beaches on the east. Dozens of small settlements line the main road, with Deadman’s Cay as the commercial centre and Stella Maris as the resort area. Its dramatic Dean’s Blue Hole near Clarence Town is a well-known free-diving site.

Best for: buyers seeking privacy, land and a slower lifestyle.

Area	What it is known for
Stella Maris	Resort area in the north with a marina and beach homes
Salt Pond, Millerton, Glinton	Northern and central settlements
Deadman’s Cay and Lower Deadman’s Cay	Commercial centre with the airport, shops and services
Clarence Town	Historic southern town, famous for its twin churches and nearby Dean’s Blue Hole
Simms, Hamilton, Burnt Ground	Settlements along the main road
Thompson Bay and Cape Santa Maria	Beach and bay areas with some of the island’s best-known shoreline

SeaStone note: we recommend an in-person visit and a title review before you commit.

10. Cat Island

Cat Island is a quiet, hilly island in the central Bahamas with long unspoiled beaches and a strong sense of tradition. Mount Alvernia, at about 206 feet, is the highest point in The Bahamas and is topped by a small hermitage built by Father Jerome. Settlements are small and close-knit.

Best for: buyers who want seclusion, nature and untouched coastline.

Area	What it is known for
Arthur’s Town	Main northern settlement, with the airport, and hometown of a famous actor
Orange Creek	Northern settlement and gateway to the north coast
Old Bight and New Bight	Central settlements with the airport at New Bight and the hermitage nearby
Fernandez Bay and Hawk’s Nest	Small resort and beachfront homes
Port Howe and Bluff	Southern settlements with ruins and quiet beaches

SeaStone note: we help you plan access, utilities and building logistics.

11. San Salvador and the Out Islands

San Salvador is a diver’s and history-lover’s island, long associated with the first landfall of Columbus, with dramatic walls and reefs just offshore. Beyond it, the southern and eastern Out Islands, including Rum Cay, Acklins, Crooked Island, Mayaguana, Inagua and Ragged Island, offer remote, uncrowded living and very high privacy.

Best for: adventurous buyers and long-term land investors.

Area	What it is known for
Cockburn Town (San Salvador)	Main settlement of San Salvador, with the airport
United Estates and Sugar Loaf	Settlements along the island’s coast
Rum Cay and Port Nelson	Very small island with one settlement and sailing anchorages
Acklins and Crooked Island	Remote southern islands with beaches and bonefishing
Mayaguana, Inagua, Ragged Island	Far southern Out Islands with very few residents

SeaStone note: tell us the island you have in mind and we will confirm what is currently available and how to buy it properly.