Emerald Bay

Emerald Bay on Great Exuma's northern shore is the island's luxury anchor, built around a Greg Norman golf course, a marina and a sweep of turquoise beach. It hosts Grand Isle Resort & Residences, the upscale Sandals Emerald Bay, and a cluster of villa and estate communities, making it the most developed and amenity-rich zone in Exuma. Life here is resort-relaxed: West Indies-style villas, pools, spa, golf and boating, with George Town and the airport a short drive away. For investors it is Exuma's prime income market. Grand Isle villas and penthouses range from roughly US$1.5M to US$3.75M, while beachfront and sea-to-sea estates in Marina Beach Estates can exceed US$5M, typically US$700-$1,200 per square foot. The professionally managed rental program drives strong vacation performance, with gross yields commonly 7-9%+, and a single villa easily clears the US$750,000 residency threshold. Limited supply plus Exuma's rising fame underpin continued appreciation.

Emerald Bay in Exuma, Exuma District, Bahamas