{"product_id":"a-shack-on-a-beach-gerald-r-hoover-9798654257901","title":"A Shack on a Beach Somewhere: A How-To Guide","description":"What if your dream wasn't impossible...just unexplained?\u003cbr\u003eIf you've ever dreamed of owning a simple beach house in the Bahamas, retiring on a tropical island, or escaping the grind without being a millionaire, this book was written for you.\u003cbr\u003eRetired U.S. Coast Guard Rescue Swimmer Gerald Hoover takes readers step-by-step through the exact process he used to build a home on a remote Bahamian island. From choosing the right island and purchasing land to shipping materials, navigating Bahamian laws, building off-grid, and creating the financial freedom to make it all possible, this book removes the mystery from living the island dream.\u003cbr\u003eWritten with humor, honesty, and decades of firsthand experience, A Shack on a Beach Somewhere is part travel guide, part financial strategy, part construction manual, and part adventure story.\u003cbr\u003eIf you're serious about creating a life most people only daydream about, this book belongs on your shelf.\u003cbr\u003eThis is the complete blue-collar guide to buying land, building a home, and living affordably in the Bahamas. Perfect for people looking for: \u003cbr\u003eBahamas retirement\u003cbr\u003eBahamas real estate\u003cbr\u003eLiving in the Bahamas\u003cbr\u003eMoving to the Bahamas\u003cbr\u003eExpat life\u003cbr\u003eCaribbean property\u003cbr\u003eOff-grid living\u003cbr\u003eFinancial independence\u003cbr\u003eDream retirement\u003cbr\u003eTropical lifestyle \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhat others are saying about \u003ci\u003eA shack on a Beach Somewhere\u003c\/i\u003e: \u003cbr\u003e5 stars \"A detailed account of how to build a beach home on an out island of the Bahamas.\u003cbr\u003eLots of subtle humor and other fun stuff.\u003cbr\u003eBut the real story is one of what can be accomplished if you are determined and steadfast.\u003cbr\u003eKUDOS!!\" \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e5 stars \"Jerry has written a great \"how to book\" that exceeds simply telling how to build an Island house. Extensively researched, very detailed with suggestions of what to do differently in the future and how to make everything happen, step by step. Wonderful read!\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Gerald R. Hoover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798654257901\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 07\/22\/2020\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 132\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.56lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.34d","brand":"Gerald R. Hoover","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":50665638822143,"sku":"9798654257901","price":24.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/a-shack-on-a-beach-gerald-r-hoover-9798654257901","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}