For Sale · Belize, Belize City

3.6 Acre Private Island Retreat

USD 4,250,000

Lot size

3.6 acres

About this property

Zama Caye, also known as Scipio Caye, is a 3.6 acre private island. The island is currently developed as a day destination, with a main home of about 900 square feet built from local materials with an international flavor, finished in a style the owners describe as Barefoot Luxury. Supporting structures include staff housing, a chicken coop, bathroom facilities, storage, and an outdoor kitchen with a barbecue area and a brick pizza oven. Together these structures cover less than ten percent of the island, leaving most of the land open. The island sits naturally high and did not require fill when developed, which is unusual among the coral-based cayes in the area. It supports a mix of native trees and plants, including fig, gumbo limbo, noni, almond, Yucatan fan palm, buttonwood, coconut palm, and palmetto palm. The shoreline forms a crescent shape, with calm, shallow, clear water on the west-facing side and a coral-lined shore on the opposite side that helps protect the island during storms. The island is located less than 6 miles from the Placencia peninsula, with a boat ride to Placencia, Stann Creek, taking about 10 minutes. It is about 3.5 miles from Harvest Caye, where Norwegian cruise ships call. Monkey River, to the south, is about 20 minutes away by boat. Guests currently visiting the island take part in snorkeling, kayaking, and fishing, and are served barbecued seafood and pizza from the on-site oven. Buyers should ask their advisor for the survey and title search before moving forward, along with current information on utilities and any access arrangements for the island.