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3 Bedroom Residence for Sale - SHANNAS COVE, Cat Island, The Bahamas

Available on request

The brief

The reason to consider it.

Move-in-ready beachfront home situated on a pristine 90 ft beachfront lot along one of Cat Island’s top five beaches. Built in 2010 with stone, concrete, Georgia Cypress, and hurricane-rated windows/doors. Fully furnished with tasteful island décor, antiques, and artwork. Features include energy-efficient appliances, GE Reverse Osmosis system, generator, and 18’x22’ 220V-wired garage equipped with wood/steel tools, plus an additional stand-up freezer and beer fridge. Large garden with various fruit trees. Located in the quiet, friendly community of Orange Creek, just minutes from the popular Shanna’s Cove Resort. A rare turnkey beachfront opportunity with a car included in the sale. Just bring your clothes and start living your island dream!

Last confirmed

Year built
2010
Type
Villa
Land
11,055 ft²

What this listing includes

  • Beachfront
  • Garden
  • On-site security
  • Furnished
  • Parking
  • Backup generator

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

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What completing costs

US dollars

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