On the market with Vladi Private Islands for just £144,000 ($180k), this compact private island offers a peaceful woodland retreat away from the bright lights of the mainland. The property covers just shy of one acre of land on the shores of beautiful Lake Suvasvesi, the third deepest lake in Finland.

Known as Paskosaari, the idyllic isle occupies a quiet corner of the lake, just 30 miles from the bustling city of Kuopio, where you can purchase day-to-day essentials. If you're looking for a remote escape in easy reach of civilisation, this rugged piece of real estate is it.

The island’s bargain price tag includes a tiny log cabin in the woods complete with a private sauna, as well as a separate storage building and a woodshed. Dotted across the surrounding grounds, you’ll find blueberry and lingonberry bushes, pine trees and dramatic coastal cliffs that wouldn't look amiss in National Geographic.

Situated just 500 meters from the nearest fishing harbour, the listing includes a handy lot on the mainland, complete with a parking space and small storage building to accommodate boating equipment. 

Yearning for more space to stretch out? How does 2.2 acres in the middle of Ontario's Lake Huron sound? On the market via Vladi Private Islands for a mere £153,000 ($191k), Huron Island is a rugged, rural idyll with plenty of terrain to traverse, not to mention a large cottage where you can lay your head after a long day of exploring.

The charming isle has all the essentials you'll need for your new life and then some, from a generator building and storage shed to a boathouse fitted with solar panels to help you live off-grid in the wilderness. When it comes to relaxing and recharging, there's even a beautiful wood-clad sauna too. What more could you ask for?

Don’t be put off by the name because this little wonder is a tropical paradise in the waiting. Deadman Caye is straight out of the pages of Robert Louis Stevenson's Treasure Island, offering no end of development potential for an ambitious buyer.

From coconut palms to white, sandy beaches, the gorgeous isle is just an hour's boat ride away from Belize City. Covering almost one and a half acres of land, the island sits close to the rich waters of the Turneffe Elbow, a renowned diving spot.

With 500 feet of dazzling, sandy shoreline, the pocket-sized Central American island is the perfect spot to build a breathtaking beach home thanks to its high, solid terrain. While there's certainly the potential for a compact commercial resort, we'd be tempted to keep this tropical oasis all to ourselves.

The island is protected from rough waves by the coral reef that lines its perimeter, while the surrounding waters are brimming with bonefish, ideal for avid anglers. If you're looking for a slice of paradise in the heart of Belize, this attractive isle can be snapped up via Private Islands Online for just £240,000 ($299k).

On the market with Private Islands Online for £255,000 ($319k), Bird Island sits between the Chechessee River and Port Royal Sound, offering an acre of peaceful, coastal land. Stepping off the boat, a long boardwalk connects the landing dock to the main property, skimming across the scenic, shallow flats. 

Nestled in the trees is the main clapboard residence, flanked by an incredible outdoor kitchen with a characterful shell fireplace. The ideal holiday hideaway for an avid angler and keen cook, there's also a smoking shed that can be used for curing freshly caught fish. 

On the market with 7th Heaven Properties for £280,000 ($350k), the tropical lot includes an acre of land, plus 66 feet of crystal-clear ocean. With knee-deep water extending for over 30 yards from the shoreline, this remote outpost is the perfect spot for an eco holiday retreat.

On the market for £368,000 ($460k) via Vladi Private Islands, Motu Tohepuku is part of the Raraka Atoll, one in a chain of 78 islands that makes up the Tuamotu Archipelago in French Polynesia. This sizeable oasis offers plenty for your money, with just over 20 acres of pristine land on offer.

Peppered with palm trees, the uncultivated land has no end of development potential. The substantial acreage could be transformed into a lucrative luxury resort complete with stunning private beaches, following the path of other isles in the area. Alternatively, you could choose to build a few residential properties across the island, preserving the peace and tranquility that this corner of the world is known for. 

Offering five acres of verdant tropical grounds, Iguana Island is located just 12 miles off the coast of Bluefields, the vibrant capital of Nicaragua. If a private hideaway with ample accommodation and year-round sunshine is top of your property wishlist, look no further.

On the market with Private Islands Online for just £380,000 ($475k), the isle includes a charming three-bedroom home, complete with a yellow clapboard facade and green shutters. Offering two bathrooms and a wraparound veranda, it's the ideal spot for taking in the island’s iconic sunsets.

Previously featured on the television series Island Hunters, the extensive property features a boardwalk that meanders through its grounds, allowing residents to explore the picturesque landscapes, dotted with coconut palms and banana trees, at their leisure.

Thanks to its location in the blue-green Caribbean Sea, Iguana Island benefits from warm waters, hot climes and plenty of spots for snorkeling, where diving enthusiasts can observe the region’s copious underwater residents. A popular area with keen anglers too, the island's private dock is perfect for fishing or taking a boat out on the waves.

Featured in Coastal Living magazine, this picture-perfect isle property in Maine's Muscongus Bay is as charming as they come. Measuring a third of an acre, Eugley Island may be compact, but what it lacks in size it more than makes up for in character. 

Home to a quintessential New England cottage clad in grey shingles, it's the perfect spot to escape to in the summer months. The coastal property is on the market for £400,000 ($499k) via Private Island Online, and what's more, the asking price also includes a second home on the mainland in Waldoboro, opposite the Dutch Neck public boat launch. 

Inside, the cosy cabin on Eugley Island has a characterful interior to match its quaint facade. Decked out with nautical touches, the floor plan encompasses an open kitchen, living and dining area complete with a wood-burner, a double bedroom and a bathroom with a composting toilet, as well as an outdoor deck. There's also a small solar power plant that generates the isle's electricity. 

The area is home to over 80 islands, while the surrounding waters are a hotspot for lobster fishing. The owners will also throw in an 18-foot Yamaha boat with a motor and trailer so you can traverse the picturesque coastline at a moment's notice. If you're looking for a taste of tiny island living in America, it doesn't get much better than this.

Hiking trails crisscross the property, while small sandy bays offer ideal swimming spots. Listed for £400,000 ($499k) via Vladi Private Islands, the enchanting Duval Island offers not one but two properties. There's also a solar panel system and a back-up generator, providing hot and cold running water across the isle, as well as a septic tank for sewage. 

A substantial wilderness home, the main cottage features gabled roofs and rustic wood clapboarding. Inside, there's a cosy living room with a wood-burning stove, a kitchen-diner overlooking the water, a three-piece bathroom and four spacious bedrooms. Deeper into the woodlands, you'll find the smaller North Cabin, which offers additional accommodation for guests.

If you really want to escape the rat race and leave civilisation behind, it doesn't get much more secluded than Midtøy, a rugged private island just off the west coast of Norway. On the market for £420,000 ($525k) via Vladi Private Islands, its rocky shoreline and undulating terrain make it the perfect retreat for an adventurous buyer in search of a challenge.

The island town of Herdla is a mere 10-minute boat journey away, so while this extreme escape may feel as though it's at the end of the Earth, it's remarkably well-connected. The landing dock offers ample space for visiting vessels, while the 580-square-foot boathouse can comfortably accommodate prized crafts.

While some development work has already been undertaken, there's still plenty of scope to put your own stamp on this enchanting isle. With just over eight acres, you could cultivate some of the land for agriculture, perhaps growing produce or farming the native sheep. There's also the potential to create a remote holiday let for those seeking a break from the hubbub of mainland life. The sky's the limit!

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