“There are some very prominent ruins just north of the entrance to the cove on the western shore. From the anchorage you can see the ruins of some pasture walls running down to the edge of the rocks. On the hill above the walls lies a large walled pen about 40’ square.
Since the last edition of this guide, Cave Cay has acquired new owners who have big plans for the cay. The new owners have constructed Cave Cay Marina (see: www.covecay.com) and dredged the inner harbor and there is a lot of new construction going on including marina and resort infrastructure and condos.”
The Exuma Guide
Stephen J. Pavlidis
Cave Cay is basically a private island being developed for cruisers and destination vacationers.
Cave Cay Marina with dredging equipment
The marina store in the picture above is not yet open, but the showers and washers are operational.
Marina showers and laundry building
However, it is washers, no dryers.
There is a planned restaurant with great views.
Rental cottages are being built.
And, there is even an air strip.
Current amenities are limited to a garden where you are encouraged to pick fresh vegetables, hiking trails, and a couple of great beaches.
Feet in the water, ass in the sand
The marina mascots are Bella, Poncho, and Lobo.
We sincerely hope this place makes a go of it, because it is a great all weather harbor and the place is enchanting. Construction anywhere is challenging, but in the Bahamas it seems next to impossible considering all of the constraints. Before you can get something built the elements are working against you.
“…and island history repeated itself for the millionth time as one man attempted to build his dreams out of another man’s nightmare.”
Jimmy Buffett
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