Beachfront Homes on Long Island, Bahamas
Long Island presents a strong opportunity for real estate investment or relocation. The best way to understand its appeal is to visit in person and experience the island’s lifestyle, environment, and community.
When you’re ready to explore options, I offer personalized tours of available homes, land, and beachfront properties tailored to your preferences. These tours go beyond standard showings: you’ll learn about day-to-day life on Long Island, including where to shop, recommended local restaurants, and chances to meet residents. This helps you gain a realistic sense of what living on the island is like.
Located in the south-central Bahamas, Long Island is less commercialized than many larger resort destinations and is often described as a “hidden gem.” Many visitors say they overlooked this part of the Caribbean for years, only to recognize its value once they finally came. With steady ocean breezes, warm sunshine, and clear blue skies, Long Island often becomes the tranquil destination they had been seeking.
The island is known for its unspoiled beaches, crystal-clear waters, and relaxed pace of life. It supports a lifestyle centered on peace, simplicity, and a close connection to nature. Whether you’re enjoying a sunset from a seaside restaurant, a neighbor’s porch, or your own deck, daily life here encourages you to slow down and focus on what matters most.
My relationship with the Bahamas is both professional and personal. I spent several years as a commercial fisherman, traveling across the Great Bahama Bank and visiting remote, beautiful areas on week-long trips. My wife, Joyce Harding, is from Salt Pond, Long Island, and her extended family played an important role in training me in commercial fishing.
My work also took me to the Cochinos Banks, where I free-dived for spiny lobster (locally called “crawfish”). These experiences gave me a deep respect for the Bahamian people and their extensive, generational knowledge of the sea—skills developed long before modern air travel connected these islands to the wider world.