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1-bedroom cottage in Whymms, Long Island

Available on request

The brief

The reason to consider it.

Tucked into a quiet stretch just steps from the water, this one-bedroom cottage is built for the kind of mornings that start with coffee on the deck and end with a swim. Kayaking, fishing, and long walks along the shoreline are all right outside the door. The elevated design does double duty, it lifts the home up for that classic island feel and leaves room underneath to expand down the road, a real plus for buyers thinking long-term. Step inside and the covered deck flows right into the living room, blurring the line between indoor and outdoor living. Ductless AC in both the bedroom and living area keeps things comfortable no matter the season. Simple, easy, and set up for genuine island living.

Type
House
Land
15,672 ft²
Interior
Available on request
Year built
Available on request

What people say about Bahamas

Sources agree that foreigners can own Bahamian property outright and that an ordinary home purchase needs a registration filing through a Bahamian lawyer, not a discretionary permit.

  • Positive Foreign buyers mostly register rather than seek a permit; permit applies to large or commercial land
  • Mixed Closing costs are dominated by a 10% transfer VAT for foreign buyers, usually split with the seller, plus legal fees
  • Mixed Annual property tax is being reshaped in 2026 (new foreign owner-occupied category), and Bahamian realtors dispute fairness
  • Concern Vacant land owned by foreigners carries a notably heavier tax until built on

Read what people say, based on 14 sources

Cost of entry

The asking price is not what it costs.

What completing costs

US dollars

Who bears the transfer cost is market practice, not law