See the exclusive island where Jeff Bezos has paid $237 million for 3 mansions. It’s Miami’s ‘Billionaire Bunker.’

Indian Creek Island, located in Biscayne Bay about 15 miles from Miami, is accessible only by a single bridge connecting it to the mainland.

The neighborhood has about 40 homes over 300 acres, according to real-estate brokerage Miami Luxury Homes.

The Florida legislature incorporated Indian Creek in 1939 under a now-defunct law that allowed 25 or more neighbors to form a town, according to the Florida Auditor General.

At the gate, security scanned our Uber driver’s license before letting us through.

The town has its own police force. About 15 police officers secure the island by land and sea, according to the Indian Creek Village police directory.

While waiting for Dina Goldentayer, the realtor who would be giving me a tour, a policeman stopped to ask who I was waiting for.

Given the island’s numerous ultrawealthy and high-profile residents, privacy and security are paramount to its community.

Some notable residents on the island have included Wall Street tycoon Carl Icahn, supermodel Adriana Lima, and singer Julio Iglesias.

I was told there had been a discussion about implementing a laser beam security system around the island to prevent water-bound intruders.

Tom Brady is building an “eco-mansion” on the island.

In 2020, the seven-time Super Bowl champion and his ex-wife, supermodel Gisele Bündchen, acquired the two-acre lot for over $17 million, Page Six reported. 

The home has since been demolished to make way for an “eco-mansion” that Brady commissioned.

In July, Brady nabbed a $35 million loan for his two-story estate, likely replacing a previous $35 million construction loan he obtained in June of last year. According to The Real Deal, the new loan has a lower interest rate that starts at 5.63%, compared to the previous rate of 8.25%.

The Real Deal reported that the mansion is still under construction and plans to include a separate gym, cabana, waterfront pool and spa, sports court, and other luxurious amenities.

Living along the Biscayne Bay has its perks. The area is home to aquatic wildlife like manatees, sea turtles, and sawfish, and there is the occasional dolphin sighting. 

Biscayne Bay even has its national park, which protects its southern expanse and other ecosystems, including Florida’s coral reefs.

Discretion is a top priority for the millionaire and billionaire community residents, with some mansions hidden from view. 

According to Goldentayer, this “quintessential privacy” coupled with extensive security measures is a major draw for high-profile individuals.

It’s less than 10 minutes to Surfside Beach, which fronts the Atlantic Ocean north of Miami Beach.

Bezos’ Indian Creek holdings include a $68 million mansion bought in June 2023, a $79 million property adjacent to the first bought in October 2023, and a $90 million property bought in 2024.

The seller of the second property has filed a lawsuit — but Bezos isn’t involved.

Real-estate brokerage Douglas Elliman handled the $79 million sale of the property — which has a seven-bedroom mansion with a home theater, a wine cellar, a library, and a pool — and received a commission of over $3 million. 

Kryss, the property’s former owner, initially listed it for $85 million in May 2023 but ended up selling it for $79 million.

According to The Wall Street Journal, Kryss is suing Douglas Elliman for the $6 million difference, alleging he was misled about the buyer. He contends that knowing Bezos was the purchaser might have led him to price the home higher.

Jay Parker, the Florida CEO of Douglas Elliman, denies knowing that Bezos was the buyer.

Kryss did not respond to requests for comment sent by Business Insider; Douglas Elliman declined to comment.

Don’t assume that buying a home on the island and moving in next door will automatically earn you a handshake from the Joneses.

One of the more surprising details we learned during the tour was that residents are not automatically admitted into the neighborhood’s ultra-exclusive country club.

However, Page Six reported that Trump and Kushner were told by local residents they “need not apply” to the club after buying their $30 million Indian Creek home.

Kushner and Trump rent an apartment in the Surfside neighborhood, which is only about a mile away.

The two-story, six-bedroom duplex spans 7,000 square feet and is located in the oceanfront complex Arte Surfside. The unit includes two gourmet kitchens, personal direct beach access, and wraparound terraces.

In the early 2000s, the country club was accused of discriminating against Black and Jewish residents, local outlets reported. The club denies the allegations.

Indian Creek Island Road is the neighborhood’s single street — and it’s a dead end.

“There’s no action here,” Goldentayer joked during our tour. “But you’re 10 minutes from the action.”