Our Location

R.E. Properties Bahamas

Our location:

On the beautiful island of Grand Bahama, situated only 60 miles from Fort Lauderdale. Grand Bahama is one of the most beautiful islands in the Bahamas.

Beaches:

If you are looking for the place to relax on the beach to the sounds of the ocean waves Grand Bahama is your place. Grand Bahamas offers 96 miles of warm sandy beaches which define pleasure. While you are relaxing soaking up the beautiful year round sunshine, family and friends can be enjoying the many water sports that Grand Bahama has to offer, such as snorkeling, scuba diving, jet skiing and windsurfing.

Boating:

If boating is your passion, then you have docked at the right place. Surrounded by miles of crystal clear waters, the Bahamas offers any boater a one of a kind experience. From a twenty-two foot day boat to a two hundred foot mega yacht the Bahamas is where you want to be. Grand Bahama also offers several world-class marinas, fully equipped with electricity hubs, waste-disposal units and fuel stations.

Fishing:

If fishing is your game, then you should not think twice about Grand Bahama. Grand Bahama offers world class fishing for beginners all the way to the pros with numerous varieties of snapper, grouper and a multitude of other reef dwelling species. When it comes to deep-sea, Grand Bahama offers some of the world's finest marlin, tuna, dolphin and wahoo fishing with its close proximity to the warm and nutrient rich waters of the Gulf Stream.

Diving:

Only half of Grand Bahamas beauty lives above the water. From the first time you strap on your goggles you will be amazed with the underwater world of the playful dolphins, colorful coral reefs and the unbelievable clear waters. As Grand Bahama holds its reputation for being one of the worlds top diving paradises, you can only imagine the exploration you will embark on.

If you are only a beginner, no worries, Grand Bahama offers many operators that provide dive guides, tours and equipment. UNEXSO and Xanadu Divers are world class dive companies on the island.

Dining:

Being on an island you will not have to sacrifice the world class dining of a major city. Grand Bahama Island offers many first class restaurants that are known for their exquisite beach/water views, five star services and one of a kind dishes which include the local seafood traditions such as Bahamian lobster, conch and crawfish.

Golfing:

Every golfers dream is to play on a first-class golf course over looking the ocean views, as the warm sun shines down and the beautiful sea breeze cools you until you reach the 19th hole, (which would be the club house). Take a swing on one of the 18 holes at Our Lucaya Reef Course and your dream will be a reality.

Shopping:

Shopping on Grand Bahama is unlike shopping on any other island in the Bahamas. Being located only a short 30 minute flight from Florida gives Grand Bahama the opportunity to have brand name American products, but yet still have a casual island feeling.

Another advantage on Grand Bahama is our duty free and no tax polices in Freeport. This allows you to purchase goods such as Perfumes, fragrances, crystal, leather goods, jewelry, fine linens, watches and clocks, photographic equipment, china, and telescopes all tax free. Most of the shopping on Grand Bahama happens in our two open air shopping centers, Port Lucaya Market Place and the International Bazaar.

Tax Free:

If living on the waterfront in your immaculate custom built home isnt enough, let us make it a little better. Grand Bahama is a tax free haven. This means you will no longer be paying the government on the money you earn (income tax), not a penny on the money you inherit (inheritance tax), nor will you be paying tax for the property you own (property tax). There is also no capital gains, no death tax on estates and of course no sales tax! $500,000 qualifies you for residency.

Schools:

Grand Bahama follows the British schooling system which provides our island with a very high level of education. There are many private and public schools that offer a wide variety of courses from pre-k all the way to high school level.

One of the top schools on Grand Bahama is Lucaya International School. This school is an international school and is a major member of the European Council of International Schools (ECIS) and the International Baccalaureate Organization. LIS also offers an additional 13th grade which provides students with an International Baccalaureate Diploma which is recognized by top colleges around the world as signifying a premier education.

Telecommunications:

Telecommunications are offered by Batelco which provide a wide Variety of cutting-edge technology, products and services that are available to every homeowner and business.

Resource Availability:

Grand Bahama takes development and resource availability very serious. Unlike many islands that are suffering from lack of fresh water supplies, modern cable, Internet access, telecommunications and modern infrastructure, Grand Bahama offers all the amenities that you would find on the main land.

Medical Care:

Grand Bahama Island also has excellent medical care, with an up-to-date hospital. The Rand memorial hospital is a fully functioning hospital with an on-hand emergency room. Grand Bahama also offers many other private health care centers and clinics. The island is also home to the practice of many American and Canadian surgeons, physicians and dentists.

Road System:

The degree and quality of roads on Grand Bahama is remarkable. Unlike the typical stereotype of an island, Grand Bahama was pre-planned and the infrastructure was developed to give Grand Bahama its highest potential. 200 miles of wide roads were developed on the island which are re-surfaced and painted to give them their up-most usability. The plan also called for landscaped medians, litter-free sidewalks, traffic lights, and street lamps, which provides a visually beautiful environment all year round.

PHONE: (US)954-636-3195 | (Bahamas) 242-374-4320 | EMAIL: alan@repropertiesbahamas.com

This page was last updated: January 17, 2012