Casa del Mar

What Casa del Mar does

Casa del Mar is a privately held boutique luxury real estate developer founded and operated by husband-and-wife team Mike and Nina Marco. The company develops, sells, and rents premium oceanfront villas and lots in Great Exuma, Bahamas, and holds a portfolio of high-end residential properties in Delray Beach and Boca Raton, Florida. Its customer base is high-net-worth individuals — primarily U.S. and Canadian buyers — seeking turnkey second homes, private island retreats, and lifestyle investments in a low-tax, English-speaking jurisdiction with direct flight access from Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Atlanta, and Toronto.

The product portfolio spans three Bahamas assets: Casa del Mar at Jimmy Hill Beach (boutique oceanfront villas), Casa del Mar at February Point / Villa H (an 80-acre private peninsula with 85 feet of oceanfront), and Vista del Mar at February Point (a 17,831 sf oceanview lot). Florida holdings include four properties ranging from $1.675M to $2.795M, including historic-register homes in Delray Beach's Marina Historic District and a Randall Stofft-designed estate in Boca Raton. Architecture is delivered under the trademarked "Coastal Contemporary Design and Build" methodology in partnership with architect Jeffrey Silberstein, AIA. Two affiliated brands extend the offering: Casa de Marco Design (turnkey interior design services) and Ultimate Exuma Retreats (wellness retreats with Grand Isle Resort & Spa).

Revenue is generated through one-time property sales at premium price points, short-term vacation rentals via HomeAway, and ancillary interior design services. Go-to-market is direct-to-consumer via the company website, email outreach, founder networks, and earned media (Wall Street Journal, Ocean Home magazine). The company is reported to have 64 employees, though the boutique operating footprint and limited actively listed properties suggest this figure encompasses affiliates, contractors, and Casa de Marco Design rather than core FTE payroll. The company is founder-owned with no disclosed institutional capital, no funding rounds, and no public market presence.

Name

Casa del Mar

Legal name

Casa del Mar

Website

https://casadelmarexuma.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Casa del Mar is a privately held boutique luxury real estate developer founded by Mike and Nina Marco. It sells and rents premium oceanfront villas in Great Exuma, Bahamas and high-end homes in South Florida to high-net-worth buyers seeking turnkey second homes.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Luxury Real Estate

NAICS

Traveler Accommodation (7211), Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (72111), Residential Property Managers (531311)

SIC

Hotels & Motels (7011), Land Subdividers & Developers (No Cemeteries) (6552)

akta.pro primary industry

Luxury Beachfront & Waterfront Villas (THAMAEAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Luxury Vacation Homes & Residences (THAMAEAB), Luxury Villa Property Management & Concierge Services (THAMAEAJ), Luxury Wellness & Spa Resorts (THAGACAG), Coastal & Island Eco-Resorts (THAAAHAG)

Keywords

• Luxury real estate development
• Oceanfront property sales
• Vacation villa rentals
• Interior design services
• Wellness retreats

Headquarters

HQ city

Boca Raton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Property Sales: Sale of luxury oceanfront villas and lots in Great Exuma, Bahamas and Florida properties in Boca Raton and Delray Beach. Revenue is generated through one-time property transactions at premium price points.
2. Vacation Rentals: Short-term villa rentals through HomeAway platform for Villa H at February Point. Generates recurring rental income for property owners and demonstrates property value to potential buyers.
3. Interior Design Services: Nina Marco's Casa de Marco Design provides complete interior and exterior design packages for properties in The Bahamas, creating turnkey island dream homes for clients worldwide.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Casa del Mar develops and sells environmentally conscious, intelligently designed luxury oceanfront villas and lots in Great Exuma, Bahamas, and premium residential properties in Delray Beach and Boca Raton, Florida. The company also offers vacation rentals for selected properties and provides turnkey interior and exterior design services through its affiliated Casa de Marco Design, with wellness retreats delivered via Ultimate Exuma Retreats. Sales are conducted via direct phone and email contact, with rentals listed on HomeAway.

Product overview

Casa del Mar is a luxury oceanfront real estate and hospitality company offering exclusive properties in Great Exuma, Bahamas and South Florida. The portfolio consists of three distinct property lines: boutique oceanfront villa developments in Exuma (Casa del Mar at Jimmy Hill Beach, Casa del Mar at February Point/Villa H, and Vista del Mar lots at February Point), premium residential properties in Delray Beach and Boca Raton, Florida, and lifestyle services including Ultimate Exuma Retreats wellness programs and Casa de Marco Design interior design services. Properties are available for both sales and vacation rentals through HomeAway.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Casa de Marco Design: Interior design firm operated by Nina Marco, specializing in furnishing properties in The Bahamas with complete interior and exterior design packages.
• Ultimate Exuma Retreats
• Coastal Contemporary Design and Build®

Products and services

• Casa del Mar at Jimmy Hill Beach Boutique oceanfront development on Great Exuma featuring environmentally conscious and intelligently designed contemporary villas with expansive outdoor living space and complete privacy, located minutes from Exuma International Airport.
• Casa del Mar at February Point (Villa H) 3-bedroom direct oceanfront villa on an 80-acre private peninsula at February Point Resort Estates, offering panoramic views of Elizabeth Harbour and Stocking Island, with private dock, 2,300 sf interior space, and 1,000 sf outdoor living area.
• Vista del Mar at February Point 17,831 sf oceanview lot at February Point Resort Estates with unparalleled views of turquoise waters and white sand beaches, steps from the beach and infinity pool, available for sale or development.
• Marina Historic District, 55 SE 7th Avenue, Delray Beach Designer house listed in the National Historic Registry with 10-year tax exemption, featuring Coastal Contemporary Design and Build interior, located less than one block from downtown Atlantic Avenue and four blocks from Delray Beach.
• Marina Historic District, 53 SE 7th Avenue, Delray Beach All-new construction 3,800 sf home in Marina Historic District with authentic historic architecture approved by Delray Beach Historic Preservation Board and Coastal Contemporary Design and Build interior.
• 1036 Bucida Road, Seagate Estates, Delray Beach Classic Florida beach house in Seagate Estates with 5 bedrooms, 4.5 baths, 5,000 sf interior space in two wings, heated pool, outdoor kitchen, and complimentary beach passes including private cabana.
• 9509 Grand Estates Way, Boca Raton Randall Stofft designed custom Barcara model estate in Boca Raton featuring designer appointed furnishings, courtyard style layout, guest house, and salt water pool and spa.
• Ultimate Exuma Retreats Wellness and fitness retreat program launched in partnership with Grand Isle Resort & Spa, designed to establish Exuma as a wellness and fitness destination.
• Casa de Marco Design Interior and exterior design service specializing in furnishing properties in The Bahamas with complete turnkey island dream home packages, operated by Nina Marco.

Quantifiable outcome

• Direct non-stop flights from Miami to Exuma in approximately 1 hour 10 minutes
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Grand Isle Resort & SpacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2013Nina Marco partnered with Grand Isle Resort & Spa to present the inaugural Ultimate Exuma Retreat in February 2013, positioning Exuma as a wellness and fitness destination. This partnership aligns with the company's strategy to attract wellness-oriented affluent buyers.
• Casa de Marco DesigncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNina Marco's interior design firm Casa de Marco Design has expanded to Exuma, specializing in furnishing properties in The Bahamas with complete interior and exterior design packages. For nine years Nina has worked with clients worldwide creating turnkey island dream homes.
• Ultimate Exuma RetreatsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerNina Marco launched Ultimate Exuma Retreats with an eye toward establishing Exuma as a wellness and fitness destination. The venture promotes the Exuma lifestyle to potential property buyers through wellness experiences.
• Jeffrey Silberstein, A.I.A.coreTechnology or IntegrationDelray Beach, Florida-based architect Jeffrey Silberstein designed Casa del Mar properties. His firm Affordable Modern provides architectural services for the development.
• Michael MarcocoreOthersMichael Marco is the founder and developer of Casa del Mar, based in Boca Raton, Florida. He discovered Exuma and developed the boutique oceanfront development, overseeing all aspects of the project.
• Nina MarcocoreOthersNina Marco is the co-founder of Casa del Mar, running Casa de Marco Design and launching Ultimate Exuma Retreats. She specializes in creating turnkey island dream homes with complete interior and exterior design packages.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Discovery Land Company: Discovery Land Company develops and operates luxury private residential communities with golf, wellness, and resort amenities (e.g., Baker's Bay, Kukio). Directly comparable to Casa del Mar as a boutique luxury real estate community developer targeting high-net-worth buyers in premier locations.
• Jumby Bay Island: Jumby Bay is a private island resort and residential community off Antigua with luxury villas and estate homes for purchase and rental. Comparable to Casa del Mar as a Caribbean private-island luxury developer serving the high-net-worth second-home market.
• Albany Bahamas: Albany is a luxury mixed-use resort and residential community in Eleuthera, Bahamas, developed by Tavistock Group with golf, marina, and beach amenities. Direct competitor to Casa del Mar for affluent buyers seeking Bahamas second-home ownership with resort-style services.
• Sailrock Resort: Sailrock is a luxury residential and resort community on the secluded south coast of Turks & Caicos with private villas and estate homes. Comparable to Casa del Mar as a boutique Caribbean developer offering turnkey luxury villas with rental and ownership options.
• The Somerset on Grace Bay: The Somerset is a luxury beachfront villa and residence resort on Grace Bay, Turks & Caicos, offering whole-villa ownership and resort management. Comparable to Casa del Mar's Villa H at February Point as a luxury Caribbean villa resort with co-ownership and full-service hospitality.

Broad incumbents

• Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts: Four Seasons operates luxury hotels and branded private residences globally, including Caribbean properties. Comparable to Casa del Mar as a broader luxury hospitality incumbent offering residential ownership adjacent to hotel services, though at much larger scale.
• Rosewood Hotels & Resorts: Rosewood operates luxury hotels and residences globally, including Caribbean properties with private villa estates. Comparable to Casa del Mar as a broader luxury hospitality incumbent with branded residences and high-touch villa experiences.
• Ritz-Carlton Residences: The Ritz-Carlton operates branded luxury residences in multiple Caribbean and US destinations (e.g., Grand Cayman, St. Thomas, Miami). Comparable to Casa del Mar's Florida portfolio as a broader luxury-branded residence operator with established global distribution.
• One&Only Resorts: One&Only operates ultra-luxury Caribbean resorts with residential components (e.g., One&Only Ocean Club, Bahamas). Comparable to Casa del Mar as a Caribbean luxury resort and residence operator competing for similar Exuma/Bahamas HNW buyers.
• Aman Resorts: Aman operates ultra-luxury resorts and branded residences in exclusive locations globally (Amanera, Amanyara). Comparable to Casa del Mar as an ultra-luxury Caribbean-adjacent operator targeting privacy-seeking HNW travelers and residents.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/CasadelMarProperties
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/casa-del-mar

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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