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Celebrities Who Own Private Islands

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While reading my morning guilty-pleasure blog, Celebritology, I came across a post that referred readers to All Property Management, which recently listed, in its blog section, a number of celebs who own islands, along with a few details about each island. With the way the press hounds celebs, no wonder they want to get away from it all. According to the post, private islands really cost (um, we knew that), with the owner buying the land, supplying their own water and electricity, creating a waste disposal system and building a dock or an airstrip. Also, don't forget security -- if you're off filming or do-gooding or having twins in France, you can't leave the island unattended.

Here's the list of celebs the post cited as island-owners: John Lennon, Marlon Brando, Mel Gibson, Johnny Depp, Nicolas Cage, Tim McGraw and Faith Hill, Gene Hackman, Robin Williams, Tony Curtis, Richard Branson, David Copperfield, Leonardo DiCaprio and Athena Onassis. See the gallery for a few of these retreat spots.

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Ronde Island

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We've seen a lot of private islands for sale but this might be the most expensive we've seen so far. Ronde Island is a 2,000 acre spread in the Caribbean. The island is surrounded by coral-encrusted canyons and has a private underwater cave nearby. It offers miles of beachfront and waterfront property. It is one of the largest private islands for sale in the Caribbean. The island is listed at $100,000,000.

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Angra dos Reis, Estate of the Day

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Last week, we looked at a house in Chile today, we are checking out a private island in Brazil's Angra dos Reis region. This island is close to 40 acres of complete seclusion that includes lush forests and beaches leading to turquoise waters. The main residence is a seven-bedroom home which has an open veranda and an alluring cobalt blue pool. The home has stone floors, a barbecue area with a wood pizza oven, a dock, a heliport and three-bedroom staff quarters. The master suite is separate from the rest of the house for an added level of seclusion. It is listed at $5.8 million. After the jump, do you have to helicopter in the pool boy?

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Bid On Your Own Bahama Cay

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It's time to look at another chance to own your own island. This one is Leaf Cay in the Bahamas and it is being auctioned on June 28 . It is a fully developed Queen's Grant island that has public power supplied by the Bahamas Electricity Corporation and fresh water through four underground cisterns as well as two wells and a desalinization system. The island has its own aircraft strip and 19 buildings including a main residence, guest quarters, office, generator building and various storage buildings. There is also a boat dock and a tiki hut. The auction requires a million dollar deposit and an additional deposit of 10% of the total purchase price. Any guesses on how much this will go for?

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Chopawamsic Island, Estate of the Day

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We are back in private island land again bringing you a really pricey little hunk of land. Chopawamsic is the only private island on the Virginia side of the Potomac River. It has 13 acres of land offering 4300 sq ft of shoreline. The island has a deep well and electricity is provided via an underwater cable. The island is home to a caretaker's house and a main house but both were built before World War II and are in need of major renovation or potential teardown. The land is located just 45 minutes from Washington DC and is 275 yards offshore from Quantico. The island has a long history, the website devoted to the island reports that the first non-native visitor to the island was Captain John Smith and that John Lennon once considered purchasing the island. The website also shows that the island has shrunk a bit over the years, something those looking to bid may want to consider. It's selling for $25 million. After the jump, a few pics of the island and a map showing the island's prime location.

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Fanny Kay, Estate of the Day

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Here comes another chance to get your own island. Welcome to Fanny Key, a private island located in the Florida keys. This island is located a scant 750 feet from the mainland and is home to a three-bedroom home. The coral-based island has three docks and has its own running water, electric and phone service from the mainland. The home also has a pool. The lower level has one bedroom and a living room/kitchen area. The upper level has two bedrooms, a large living room and a kitchen and dining area. The decor is extremely dated but the location is delightful. $8 million also gets you your own dock on the mainland, complete with parking and boat storage.

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Middle Sedge Island, Estate of the Day

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Often private islands are in remote locations. Not this one. This island is located in Lavallette, N.J. The unique home on this small island was built to give the feeling of being on a ship. It has five bedrooms and there is also a one-bedroom guest house. The home has a helipad (there is a helicopter on the premises) and there are two boats included (19' & 25'). This unique property also comes with a lot on the mainland for docking your boat for access to the island. The island also has an in-ground pool, bocce court, jogging path and a beach. It is listed at $8.5 million. After the jump, your morning commute just got a bit more interesting.

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Fiji's "Hat Island" For Sale

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We've seen plenty of gorgeous private islands before but rarely one with such a unique topography as Vatu Vara in Fiji. Known as "Hat Island" for its distinctive flat summit, the island has limestone cliffs, tropical jungle and a beautiful lagoon. The summit of the mountain is 1,300 feet. The volcanic and limestone island is nearly 2 miles in diameter at its base and the peak is visible from nearby islands. The island is surrounded by several beaches and the reefs provide ample opportunities for fishing and scuba diving. The property is a rare freehold island with a rare price to match, a hefty $75 million. The remote location and odd natural beauty of this island make is seem both beautiful and a bit sinister, like somewhere that a remake of Island of Dr. Moreau or Jurassic Park could be filmed.

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Buy a Private Island

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When you're in the market for a private island, there is more to consider than just location. The expense and availability of transportation, supplies and housing all can impact where you ultimate decide to go. But with what might just we the world's smallest private island, you can bring the island to you. In fact, you can put it in your yard or even your office. The island is equipped with two realistic, 2-meter high palm trees, and is just the right size for a double hammock (included). It can withstand all weather conditions, though you might want to secure it during hurricane season if the storms impact your area. The trees have an integrated misting mechanism concealed amongst the coconuts that will help to keep you cool on hot days, too. The only downside is, of course, that a private beach is not included. Price: $8,280.

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Ilha do Ouri�o

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Ilha do Ouriço, off the coast of Brazil, is one of the more than 300 islands that are part of the Angra Dos Reis archipelago. What sets it apart from the other islands is that it has one of the top beaches in the world and is available to rent. The island has only 5 bungalows and a capacity for 10 people. The elevated, free-standing living room features many comfortable couches, a large dining table that sits at the water's edge and a glass floor that lets you peer into the water. The island is $30,000 per week. Is there any better way to get away for the summer than to go to a private island?

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Washington Island Home, Estate of the Day

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This gorgeous home on a private island is a perfect argument for never leaving home. Why not? Everything is here. The home can be reached by a float plane or ferry ride and is two hours from Seattle. The 20-plus-acre gated waterfront estate has a sandy beach, pool, tennis court, private trail and two ponds. The lodge home was built in 2001 and there are seven bedrooms total. The home was created with an eye toward entertaining and has two kitchens, multiple terraces, patios and decks. The home is around 11,000 square feet but the overall feel of the home is more homey than monumental. It is listed at $7.5 million. After the jump, stay for the summer or leave the world behind forever.

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South Long Island Nature Lodge

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The South Long Island Nature Lodge is a private island located off the coast of Australia in the Whitsundays. Guests travel to the island on a private helicopter and stay in waterfront bungalows. One of the ultimate locations for secluded luxury vacationing, not only is it in one of the most scenic spots on earth, but there are a maximum of 14 guests allowed on the island at any given time. No TV, phones, young children or day visitors, just relaxation.

As the Lodge is in the Great Barrier Reef National Park, they offer some of the most extraordinary snorkeling, sailing and kayaking and have a dedicated 34-foot skippered catamaran to take guests on cruises to neighboring islands. The island surrounding the Lodge is tropical rain forest, so the land matches the ocean for beauty. As an added bonus, the resort is one of the most environmentally sustainable in the world, almost completely self sufficient for fresh water, waste disposal and electricity , which comes from a combination of solar power and natural gas. All activities, meals and services are included for approximately $1,725 per person for 5 nights of accommodation. A video about the lodge can be viewed on their website.

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Ian Fleming's Private Island for Sale

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As we mentioned earlier, the 10-acre private island owned by James Bond creator Ian Flemming is up for sale. The island, just off the coast of Tobago in the Caribbean, is known as Goat Island. It is approximately 1 mile from the nearest town, called Speyside, and the estate comes with a boat parcel in the town to make travel easier. The main house on the property is a two-story West Indies villa that has 3 bedrooms, all of which have ocean views, and four bathrooms. There are two small apartments, each with a bed and bath, on the hill just up from the main house.

One of the main draws of the property, aside from its exclusive location, is that there is a world-class coral reef just offshore and Fleming himself used to spend an hour a day snorkeling there. Offers of $3 million and above are being accepted.

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Allan Island, Estate of the Day

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If you have a small private plane or a boat and dreams of a Northwest life this may be the place for you. Allan Island is a 292-acre private island located near the city of Anacortes, Washington. The island has a grass airstrip, a dock and a partial breakwater. There is a log home suitable for a caretaker or as a place to stay while your own grand manse is under construction. The island also has subdivision potential, it is comprised of 25 tax lots which means that 25 homes are possible. The island has views of the Rosario Strait, the Olympic Mountains, and the Strait of Juan De Fuca. It is listed at $25 million.

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Young Island Resort

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A private getaway in the Grenadines, Young Island Resort, has just opened a new spa. Young Island is a private 35 acre island off the coast of St. Vincent and the spa is Offering a range of treatments including massages, reflexology, facials, and manicures and waxing. The new spa is located in the resort's gardens and includes services such as massages, reflexology, Indian Head massage, facials, manicures, pedicures, paraffin wax treatments and waxing. There are also tropically-themed treatments using products from Earth Mother Botanicals of Barbados such as a Bajan cane sugar body scrub, Sea Salt body scrub, Ylang Ylang hydrating cream, Vanilla bean body lotion, guava seed foot scrub and mint cool foot lotion.A massage, facial, manicure and pedicure package costs $245. The accommodations are all in cottages with a refrigerator, ceiling fans, king bed, open air garden showers, ocean views and private patios. The resort also has a swim-out Coconut Bar, anchored off shore, where drinks are served in fresh coconuts. Daily rates for a cottage with a plunge pool during high season cost $745 per night including breakfast and dinner for two.

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