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Private Islands for You…Your Kids…and There Kids

By Islomaniac | March 25, 2008

Private islands are often only viewed as being for the adventurous. However, as communication, water-filtration, and power generation technology develops island living is becoming more hospitable to the everyday family.  Here are a couple of private islands currently for sale that are family friendly. 

Willo IslandWillo Island, New York

Just an hour by car from New York City and just five minutes by boat, Willo island is the perfect island for the cosmopolitan family who wants there own country retreat..  The island is very developed and comes with a 3 story 4 bedroom fieldstone residence that has all the amenities. In addition the island comes with a quaint guest cottage, perfect for weekend visitors.  The island also comes complete with a two car garage on the mainland.  The island is currently on the market for just $1,900,000 which is a good deal for an island in this area with these amenities.  For more information visit Private Islands Online.

 
Crab Pot, Hicks IslandCrab Pot, Hicks Island, Australia. 

Located in Australia this uniquely named island is both eco- and family-friendly.  The home which is designed for tropical indoor and outdoor living, this 3 this 3 double-bedroom, 2-bathroom island retreat features floor-to-ceiling glass windows, a fully equipped, open concept kitchen and a spacious living room and dining room.

The Crab Pot comes fully appointed, boasting satellite phone and internet access, separate laundry, cargo barge and mail aircraft service to the island, a 650-meter airstrip for charter plane access from Cairns or Horn Island, and a 5-kilowatt generator with an array of solar panels to power the house. Plentiful fresh water is readily available, supplied by a series of dams and tanks. 

Overall this is an incredible self-sustaining island perfect for the family who wants to live on their island without depending on the mainland for frequent supplies. 

The island is currently on the market for $1,300,000. For more information visit Private Islands Online.

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