Unique waterfront homes off the beaten path

Beach access

Some of the most unique waterfront and beach homes in Long Island, The Bahamas lie off the beaten path. Engel & Völkers Bahamas Advisor Cheryl de Goicoechea selects four fantastic waterside and beachfront homes on Long Island that boast dream locations, as well as offering privacy combined with essential services. This means they are ideal for buyers seeking the unique Bahamas lifestyle or as revenue-generating rental homes.

They are all competitively priced in the $1-1.5million bracket. Each one has a prime waterside position,
making it perfect for boaters and beach lovers.

1. On a Whymm, Sunset beach

On the Whymm
On The Whymm Main House

The wonderful On a Whymm property gets its name from its stunning location overlooking Whymms
Bight, Wemyss Bight, Long Island. The classic pink and white villa has everything you want for an enviable beachfront lifestyle or for a profitable rental property. The spacious property includes 3 bedrooms and 2.5 baths as well as an office/library and laundry room, a private pool on the beach, plus a guest cottage. The open plan design makes the most of the incredible waterside vistas, as well as maximizing space and light. Its outdoor covered patio is set amid tropical landscaping and features a well-equipped grilling area and
outdoor Sonos stereo system to ensure your party goes with a swing. The separate studio cottage features a full kitchen, walk-in closet, office, and full bath. On a Whymm also comes with a 20 KW Back-up generator, mosquito mister system, solar pool pump, outdoor showers, and a Reverse Osmosis system.

2. Grotto Bay on the Beach

Beach and boat ramp at Grotto Bay
Beach and boat ramp at Grotto Bay

Imagine a beautiful beachfront home on a one-acre lot overlooking a private cove and beach and you
can see why Grotto Bay on the Beach is so appealing. A 1, 200 square foot boathouse and ramp makes
this the perfect boaters’ property. The spacious single-family home provides space and seclusion for up
to 12 people, but with the essential services, you need. Every room offers up wonderful beach and
garden views, as Grotto Bay on the Beach boasts a 220-degree ocean view and a 15-foot ceiling. Its
layout, with 2 bedrooms on the upper level and 2 private units downstairs overlooking the sea, as well
as with a second kitchen and laundry area on the lower level, also makes it a perfect rental property.

There is also an efficiency apartment with bath and laundry hookups below the boathouse. Additional
storage is in the separate two-car enclosed garage has a large mezzanine for storage. Outside is decking
and a gazebo overlooking the exotic cave grotto that gives the house its name. Within a mile of the
home is a grocery store, farmers’ market, gas station, Regatta Site, tourism office, and more.

3. Oceanfront luxury home, Stella Maris, Long Island

Infinity pool
Infinity pool

You can enjoy stunning ocean views from this luxury 3 bedroom/2.5 bathroom oceanfront home – and
get a unique perspective from its amazing Infinity Pool. The 2,000 square feet home features high
ceilings in the kitchen and living area, producing pleasing views of the ocean and pool. There is an en-
suite master bedroom, while the two guest bedrooms share a jack and jill bathroom. The outdoor
kitchen and bar under the covered patio by the pool is an ideal area for entertaining. A Ford Expedition
SUV is included as is a 27K Automatic Generator. The Stella Maris Resort residential community has
restaurants, bars, a marina, and many other amenities. The airport is just a 10-minute drive away.

4. Osprey’s Nest Beachfront home, Whelk Cay, Long Island

access to the beach
Access to the beach

Enjoy the beauty of the environment and care about it with Ospreys Nest, a turnkey, eco-friendly
beachfront house. The 4 bedroom home is beautifully situated on a crescent-shaped cove overlooking
the Atlantic Ocean. It features a sandy white beach with clear turquoise water, protected by its own
living reef system. Solar panels on the roof on Ospreys Nest provide the hot water. Each bedroom is en-
suite and is fitted with Air Conditioning and ceiling fans. The Great Room consists of a gourmet kitchen,
wonderful dining room, and family room with flat-screen satellite TV. Make the most of the Bahamas
outdoor lifestyle with the large deck area, and open patio with amazing ocean views. Among the
appliances are a Propane stove, electric oven, electric refrigerator, and dishwasher. There are also Corian
counters. There is also a two-car garage and a large Propane tank. With all these features, the Ospreys Nest
provides the opportunity to earn rental income.

See these wonderful waterside and beach homes and more at https://bahamas.evrealestate.com/.

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