Hidden in Biscayne Bay just north of Miami Beach sits one of the most exclusive residential communities in the United States, a man-made island where the world's wealthiest people are willing to spend tens or even hundreds of millions of dollars primarily for one thing: privacy, according to a report from Fortune.

Indian Creek Island, widely known by its nickname, the "Billionaire Bunker," has become one of the most sought-after addresses among the world's ultra-wealthy, counting Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg among its residents.

The island's exclusivity stems in large part from its extremely limited housing supply. The roughly 300-acre island contains just 41 waterfront residential lots and a total population of only 84 residents, making it one of the smallest and most tightly restricted communities in the country. Properties on the island typically start around $60 million, according to the Fortune report, while newly constructed estates have commanded prices ranging from $150 million to $200 million. At the center of the island sits the private Indian Creek Country Club, home to an 18-hole golf course; membership reportedly requires a $500,000 initiation fee along with an extensive vetting and approval process.

Real estate experts told Fortune that the island's appeal extends........

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