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THE CROWN OF THE EXUMAS: SADDLEBACK CAY
Towering to 90 feet, Saddleback Cay
is the highest-elevation private island currently for sale in the Northern Exumas—offering 52 acres of freehold land, deepwater access, and a rare opportunity to build a legacy estate or luxury retreat in the heart of Bahamian paradise.
REBECCA ETORIA
Some islands whisper. Saddleback Cay commands—with elevation, provenance, and architectural potential rarely seen in the Caribbean. At 52 acres, and including three additional islets, Saddleback is the largest private island with the highest elevations currently for sale in the Northern Exumas—a sculptural, elemental canvas for visionaries seeking privacy, position, and permanence.
Anchored between two storied neighbors—Highbourne Cay to the north and Norman’s Cay to the south—Saddleback sits just 220 miles from Miami and 40 miles from Nassau, connected by a natural deepwater channel. Less than 350 feet from Norman’s Cay, home to a newly expanded 4,800-foot airstrip (ICAO: MYEN), now a full port of entry with Bahamas Customs and Immigration, the island offers unmatched accessibility via private aviation. From runway to retreat, the journey is seamless.
Topographically, Saddleback Cay defies regional norms. Its soaring 90-foot elevations offer rare 360-degree panoramic views that sweep across aquamarine shallows and sandbanks, nearby cays, and the vast Atlantic horizon. The island’s natural contours allow for multiple elevated building sites—ideal for a contemporary compound, eco-luxury resort, or secluded private estate. Four powder-white sand beaches stretch across 2,600 linear feet, including a protected crescent cove on the southern shore. On the leeward side, a snug deepwater dock provides secure yacht and tender access—a crucial asset for effortless marine arrivals.
At the highest point stands the island’s former Great House, poised for restoration or reinvention as the architectural crown of the cay. Unlike many private islands in the Bahamas, Saddleback Cay is freehold, allowing for unrestricted long-term development. The three included islets offer further flexibility—perfect for curated guest experiences, conservation zones, or wellness pavilions.
Why Saddleback Cay is a Smart Investment
Beyond its unspoiled beauty, Saddleback Cay represents one of the Caribbean’s most compelling island investment opportunities. In an era where ultra-high-net-worth individuals seek space, security, and legacy holdings, the scarcity of accessible, high-elevation, freehold islands makes Saddleback exceptionally valuable. It offers the seclusion of a true private escape, with the convenience of international connectivity—creating potential for both lifestyle enjoyment and long-term capital appreciation.
As the global appetite for private island properties continues to rise, driven by remote work, wealth migration, and luxury hospitality development, assets like Saddleback are increasingly rare. Whether envisioned as a generational estate, a boutique hospitality venture, or a hybrid retreat with income potential, the island’s infrastructure readiness, elevation, and prime location position it as a fortress of opportunity in the Northern Exumas.
Highbourne Cay provides a nearby marina, provisioning store, and fine dining. Norman’s Cay brings both history and momentum, with its modernized runway and revitalized resort energy. Yet even within this archipelago of distinction, none rise quite like Saddleback—literally or figuratively.
For those seeking not just another destination but a definitive statement, Saddleback Cay offers a rare island experience—where investment meets imagination, and legacy meets land. It is a place to build something enduring, exceptional, and entirely your own.
To inquire about this extraordinary offering, contact:
Bahamas Sotheby’s International Realty
The Ansell Group
christopher.ansell@SIRbahamas.com
+1 242.427.0082