Cat Island, Bahamas: Land and Homes in the Out Islands

Cat Island has a few small settlements, such as Arthur's Town and New Bight, a handful of resorts, Hermitage on Mount Alvernia and miles of empty shoreline. Access is by air from Nassau or by mail boat, so logistics, building costs and supply of materials all push costs up. Hurricanes are a real risk: ask about construction standards, elevation and insurance.

Buyers are mainly second-home owners seeking seclusion, and some developers targeting small resort projects.

Foreigners can buy Bahamian property. Larger acreages generally need government approval, and stamp duty on conveyances is substantial and often shared, so confirm the split in your contract. Owning a qualifying home can support residency applications, though thresholds change. Use a Bahamian attorney, and insist on a survey and a title search, since boundaries on Family Island land can be informal.

See our Bahamas buying guide and financing page. You can also browse cheaper Bahamas listings.

The busier islands are a short flight away: Nassau, New Providence and Paradise Island and Grand Bahama Freeport. They offer more amenities and resale liquidity. For the full picture, see Bahamas.