Bird Cay is a 250‑acre tropical island positioned at the south end of the Berry Islands chain, approximately 30 minutes by air from Nassau. The island has recently undergone significant redevelopment, with new beachfront cottages, renovated stone structures, and expanded resort‑style spaces. Its scale, location, and ongoing improvements create a rare opportunity for a private retreat or a large‑format hospitality concept within one of the Bahamas’ most protected island groups.
The Property
Recent construction includes 11 beachfront cottages, a large resort space, several fully renovated stone cottages, and multiple covered storage areas. While construction across the island is ongoing, many buildings are nearing completion. The island is powered entirely by solar arrays positioned in various locations.
Plans are in place for a main house on the western tip of the island, ready for the next owner to build. These existing and planned elements provide a foundation for a cohesive residential or resort environment.
The Land and Water
Bird Cay spans 250 acres with more than 4.75 miles of water frontage. The shoreline includes sandy beaches, clear waters, and long ocean views, complemented by gentle prevailing breezes. The interior landscape features numerous trails, tropical palms, casuarinas, and citrus and coconut groves. Areas of flowing grassland offer the potential for constructing a few golf holes if desired.
The island is naturally protected on all sides by neighboring islands and sand banks. Its proximity to the Great Bahama Bank and the Tongue of the Ocean supports fishing, sailing, and scuba diving.
Access and Utilities
The island is powered fully by solar arrays. Nearby Chub Cay, located just west of Bird Cay, offers a marina, private resort club, restaurants, and a 5,000‑foot airstrip with regular and charter flights to Nassau. Whale Cay to the east includes a 4,000‑foot paved runway and harbor.
The Lifestyle
Bird Cay supports a retreat‑style lifestyle with extensive shoreline, tropical vegetation, and a growing collection of cottages and resort spaces. Its protected setting, proximity to nearby airstrips, and access to surrounding waters make it suitable for a business retreat, family compound, or future island resort. With ongoing construction and development plans already underway, the island offers a substantial foundation for a private or commercial vision within the Berry Islands.
