Are you yearning to escape the hustle and bustle of the rat race in favour of something a little more peaceful? What about swapping bricks and mortar for sun, sea and solitude?
From dazzling sandy shores to picturesque lake retreats, these private islands are all for sale and cost less than the average apartment in major cities around the world.
Up for grabs for a mere $109.6k, Ken’s Island in Ontario, Canada is an affordable option for those seeking solitude and sanctuary. The compact island spans just 0.75 acres, but can be found between the city of Sudbury and Ontario’s famed Georgian Bay.
Nestled in the middle of the lovely Wanapitei River, the surrounding area is a popular wilderness canoeing route, stretching for about 70 miles between Scotia Lake and the French River. So Ken’s Island is ideal for anyone who loves the great outdoors. You could create a private island retreat for resting after a long day on the water or the ultimate holiday home to rent out to keen explorers.
The island is currently undeveloped, but it’s already zoned for a waterfront residence, which means you’ll be able to build a stunning home on the site. Plus, for your money, you’ll also gain a lot of the same size on the mainland, for parking purposes, and there’s even the unique potential to add a zipline between the mainland and the island, according to the listing.
Making any development job even easier, the island is located within an unregulated township, which means there are no hard-set rules when it comes to what you can, and cannot, build. Despite its tranquil setting, Ken’s Island is within quick reach of a number of modern conveniences, including a grocery store, restaurants, gas stations and a major hospital. So with this lot, you really will have the best of both worlds.
If you’ve got $110k in the bank then you could snap up this beautiful leafy island in Canada. Available through Private Islands Online, Gillis Island is located on the Pinette River, just 30 minutes from Charlottetown, the capital of Prince Edward Island.
The 11-acre private paradise offers woodlands and 200 feet of south-facing sandy shorefront. Although it’s currently entirely undeveloped, the opportunities here are endless and, according to the listing, the promising island has remained largely untouched since the Acadians first settled the surrounding community of Eldon in 1750.
Positioned off the coast of Prince Edward Island, the isolated isle can be reached by boat in under 10 minutes and offers truly unrivalled views. Plus, it places you within easy reach of the red sand beaches, renowned seafood and art galleries of Prince Edward Island, as well as the outstanding kayaking routes and championship golf courses in the region.
What’s more, most of the surrounding land remains undeveloped, meaning you could create a quiet and remote hideaway far away from the rat race. According to The Canadian Real Estate Association, the average house price on Prince Edward Island in 2022 was CAD$362,900, which is around £219,000 ($271k). That makes this stunning lot an absolute steal.
If you’d prefer to be in Nova Scotia, then how about MacLellans Island? This lovely, untouched parcel stretches 15 acres and lies in the centre of the Chezzetcook Inlet, only 20 minutes from Halifax International Airport.
Have you ever wanted to buy a dreamy oceanfront paradise in Maine, USA? Well, with houses there costing £302,000 ($372k) on average, why settle for a house when you could gain much more bang for your buck? For £320,600 ($395k), you could snap up your own private paradise.
This amazing American island is positioned just off the eastern shore of Vinalhaven Island in Maine’s mid-coast region. Offering a beautiful rugged green landscape that spans five acres, the isle provides picturesque views of Penobscot Bay at one end and a protected cove at the other.
Currently, the island remains undeveloped, although there is a small, unassuming shack that’s crying out to be renovated into something a little more inviting. Here, meadows and spruce trees flourish, while wild strawberries and roses bloom in the summer months, making it a wilderness haven for off-grid living.
The island currently boasts permission for a new 600-square-foot structure to be built, so this could be the perfect development opportunity for a buyer with vision. Plus, at low tide, you’ll have direct access to the sandy beach on neighbouring Vinalhaven—utter bliss!
Neptune Cay can be found in the heart of the Bahamas, surrounded by the stunning azure-blue waters of the Caribbean. Yet the property is mere minutes from Stella Maris airport and resort, making this seemingly remote isle relatively easy to access.
Neptune Cay can be found in the heart of the Bahamas, surrounded by the stunning azure-blue waters of the Caribbean. Yet the property is mere minutes from Stella Maris airport and resort, making this seemingly remote isle relatively easy to access.
The 4.5-acre-island offers 9,536 square feet of undeveloped land, plus a handy mainland property featuring 600 feet of sandy beachfront. Perfect for kayaking or paddleboarding enthusiasts, this tropical paradise is also ideal for outdoor explorers.
The paradise property comes with some infrastructure already in place, including docks and private roads for navigating the acreage. These existing amenities should help to ease the construction process if a buyer wishes to develop holiday accommodation on the isle.
With white sandy beaches fringed with palm trees and crystal clear waters that are perfect for fishing or swimming, Neptune Cay is a real find. If you’ve fallen in love, Neptune Cay is currently up for grabs with Private Islands Online for £401,800 ($495k).
