PI0057 – Lark Caye Harbourside: 1.59 Acres on a Protected Island Harbor

Own your piece of a private island without paying for a whole one. This 1.598-acre freehold parcel sits on the shore of Lark Caye’s natural inner harbour. The bay is enclosed by the island itself, so it opens to the Caribbean but stays calm when the northers blow. Your boat can stay at your own shoreline year-round, with no breakwater to build and no marina fees.

Lark Caye lies about 6 miles east of Placencia Village, roughly 15 minutes by boat. Restaurants, fuel, supplies, fishing guides and Placencia Airport are close by. The island itself is quiet and lived-on, with a handful of owners, no resort and no crowds.

Made for the water lover. Placencia’s flats are famous for permit, bonefish and tarpon. The Barrier Reef, Laughing Bird Caye National Park and the whale-shark grounds at Gladden Spit are within easy reach. For a sport-fishing devotee, this makes an ideal private base or weekend hang-out. For a small tour operator, it is a natural site for a boutique fishing lodge or fishing camp: a few guest cabanas, a cleaning dock and guide boats in the harbour, subject to tourism licensing and standard permits.

Why a portion of an island instead of a whole one? A fully private island of similar size can cost USD $2 million or more, and it comes with the full burden of security, logistics and shoreline upkeep. At Lark Caye you get the same water, reef and sunsets for about one-eighth of the price. You also gain a ready-made protected harbour, neighbours who keep an eye out while you’re away, and builders and boat runs that already serve the island. Resale is easier too, because there is a much wider pool of buyers at this price.

Property details

• 1.598 acres, Plan No. 1573 of 2022, Block 6; Minister’s Fiat December 2022
• About 334 ft fronting the protected harbour (66-ft shoreline reserve applies)
• Freehold title; not within a marine reserve
• Natural mangrove-fringed land, the same starting point as every island home in the area
• Suited to off-grid living: solar power, rainwater catchment, septic
• Foreign buyers can hold title in their own name
• Price: USD $249,000

Contact Frik De Meyere at +501 610-1223 (WhatsApp) or Frik@PrimeBelize.com to arrange a boat viewing.