Windermere Island is a small

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that is approximately five and a half miles long. The island is connected to the larger island of

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by a short bridge which is protected by a guardhouse. The bridge was built by Lord Trefgarne, who was a former owner of the island. The adjoining waters and flats of Savannah Sound are considered to be a premier bonefishing location, and Windermere's five-mile-long beach is protected by a five-mile-long reef that is rich in fish and underwater flora. It is also located in the same bay as Camp Bahamas. There are also many sand crabs and

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. The island is populated with private homes and the Windermere Island Club. A vacation home rental on Windermere Island is the only way to access this private island. Diana, Princess of Wales, and

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spent their 1981 honeymoon on the island. Famous residents have included

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, The Duke and Duchess of Abercorn (

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, and the family of

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. In April 2008, singer-songwriter Mariah Carey and comedian

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, were married at Carey’s private residence on the island.

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Windermere Island Club
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