Inside entire private island which could be yours for £350,000

By EMILY COOPER

Published: 10:06 BST, 1 June 2025 | Updated: 10:06 BST, 1 June 2025

An entire private island has been listed for sale – and it could be yours for just £350,000.

With its white sand beaches and clear blue water, Iguana Island is located 12 miles off the coast of Bluefields, Nicaragua.

The five-acre volcanic island is lined with palm trees for ‘maximum privacy’ and listed at £350,000 ($475,000) on the website Private Island Inc.

‘A rare chance to own your slice of tropical freedom—whether for private getaways, a boutique retreat, or the ultimate island escape,’ the description reads.

To get to the idyllic island, visitors must take a 45-minute plane from mainland Nicaragua to Bluefields before hopping on a boat.

But its remote location does have some perks as it is located safely below the hurricane belt where temperatures rarely drop below 25 degrees Celsius.

The current owner has placed Iguana Island on the market at a reduced rate due to a death in the family. 

However, it is stated that ‘reasonable offers’ will also be taken into consideration. 

Iguana Island (pictured) is located 12 miles off the coast of Bluefields, Nicaragua

For the small price tag, the new owner of Iguana Island will be given the keys to the main house featuring three bedrooms, two bathrooms with pressurised faucets and toilets, a wraparound porch and a ‘breezy’ living and dining area equipped with a bar.

There is also additional accommodation for staff, who are described as ‘reliable’ and ‘longtime’ residents of the island.

Although Iguana Island is perfect for those looking to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city; television, internet and cell service are available.

‘A back-up generator, septic system and water catchment system add to the island’s self-sufficiency,’ the description adds.

Those who are passionate about angling may well take a second look at this listing as this part of Nicaragua is known for its plentiful fishing spots.

Fishermen can cast off the island’s dock in the hopes of catching snapper, mackerel and even barracuda.

Meanwhile, abundant tropical fish on the nearby coral reefs will appeal to snorkeling and scuba diving enthusiasts.

Elsewhere on the island, its lucky new owner will find a 28-foot observation tower offering panoramic views across the Caribbean Sea.

For the small price tag, the new owner of Iguana Island will be given the keys to the main house (pictured)

Although you have to take a 45-minute flight followed by a boat to reach Iguana Island, it is located safely below the hurricane belt with ‘pleasant year-round temperatures’ and ‘a noticeable lack of biting insects’.

Notably, the island has an area suitable for building a helipad, which would further reduce travel time.

The listing also makes sure to point out that the Nicaraguan government do not tax foreign-sourced income, granting the new owner of the island a low cost of living.

‘With its well-maintained infrastructure and small monthly maintenance fees, Iguana Island easily could be reimagined into a retreat for an organisation or transformed into a source of rental income with more competitive rates than other island areas of Nicaragua,’ the description on Private Islands reads.

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Inside entire private island which could be yours for £350,000

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