Spotlight On: Private Islands

"I'll never forget the feeling I had when I first stepped ashore from the motor launch. The sand was pristine, not even a footprint. I walked around that whole island and couldn't believe what I saw….that first walk was one of the big moments of my life."
--Academy Award winning actor Marlon Brando, talking about his own private island, Teti’arao in French Polynesia

With their pristine beaches, peaceful solitude, complete privacy, 360-degree views, and untouched natural surrounds, private islands are coveted escapes for celebrities, royalty, corporate executives, and those looking to get away from it all. Explore these three private islands, currently offered for sale by affiliates of Christie’s Great Estates:

Cave Cay in Exumas, Bahamas Stunning natural beauty, a protected and private, deep-water harbour and marina with floating cement dock system and 35 dock slips, plus a 2,800 ft. private airstrip make Cave Cay the perfect private island. The island features unspoiled beaches, lush vegetation, and elevations of up to 40 feet capturing breathtaking views. Perched atop one of the highest points on the island, the luxurious main house is move-in ready and enjoys 360-degree views and top-of-the-line appointments. Cave Cay is offered at US$110 million and is represented by H.G. Christie.

Davis Island in St. George, Maine, United States Located in the Georges Islands just south of Port Clyde, this 48 acre island is offered in its entirety, providing an extraordinarily private and dramatic retreat. The elegant main residence is surrounded by lawns and English country gardens and features 360-degree views of Port Clyde and the Camden Hills, the Wyeth compound on neighboring Allen and Benner Islands, Muscongus Bay and open ocean. Davis Island is offered at US$5.75 million and is represented by LandVest.


Buck Island in Tortola, British Virgin Islands Located along the southeast coast of Tortola, Buck Island comprises approximately 43 acres of tropical beauty surrounded by picturesque ocean views. The island has been developed in two sections. The main house has been constructed at the southeast point of the island in an imposing clifftop location. Buck Island is  offered at US$50 million and is represented by Smiths Gore Ltd.