A self-sustaining private island in Canada that can only be reached by boat or helicopter is for sale

The current owner, Richard Goldenberg, told Business Insider that people currently pay to stay on the island like they do for a hotel.

Goldenberg said that the original developer thought Strum Island was beautiful — one of the few spots from which you could see and easily access the nearby town of Mahone Bay.

According to listing agent Mariana Cowan, of Coldwell Banker Maritime Realty, the property was conceived by its original owner as an escape from 9/11-era fears and stresses.

“That was the initial reason why he built the home, post-9/11, to have that getaway. That was very important to him as the initial developer of the property,” Cowan told the National Post. “That is how it came about — to build this wonderful property as a safe haven.”

Goldenberg also noted that whoever purchases the island could live there if they wanted to.

It’s one of the closest islands to the mainland, making it ideal for anyone who doesn’t want to be too far from civilization. But because of some of the island’s features — from gardens to fishing opportunities — you might not ever have to leave.

Take a look a this luxurious getaway in Canada.