Building With Steve Harbaugh

11/14/2025

The renderings looked incredible, but standing here now proves the real thing is on another level. OBMI matched every detail. The decking, the structure, the flow of the entire beach club… it is all coming together exactly as envisioned.🌴

Kitchen equipment is going in, final touches are happening, and the views from every angle are unreal. A full 180 degrees of Exuma that feels impossible to choose from. 🌊

Guests are going to ask for the best seat in the house, but the truth is, every seat in here is the best seat.🍹

11/12/2025

Ran into my new friend Ramses, owner of , at here in Exuma. Turns out he and his wife have been watching my YouTube videos. 🎥🏖️

Ramses said it best, this island is just getting started. Exuma’s booming, and it’s never too late to start building or investing in something you believe in. He’s got two properties in Bimini and two here in Exuma. 🌊

Always great meeting another builder who fell in love with The Bahamas the way I did with my family.🏝️

11/11/2025

Every day counts right now. We’re getting close to our grand opening, and it’s all hands on deck at Baymahni. 💪

I’m walking the site feeling the pressure and the excitement at the same time. The pool needs plaster, the bar needs to be finished, kitchen equipment is going in, and the crews are everywhere pushing hard. I’ve been through projects like this before and I’m conditioned, but that doesn’t make me immune to stress —pressure is part of the process, and I’ve learned to embrace it.

This is when teams come together and projects come to life. The final stretch is here, and this is where the real magic happens. ⏳🌴

11/10/2025

I could’ve told myself not to build it. It might take a while. But waking up in this home at Hoopers Bay today made every decision worth it. These were the very first homes I ever decided to build in Exuma before the resort, the villas and the estates even came into the picture. Seeing them completed now makes it all worth it, and it is amazing to watch this model brought to life, knowing similar estate homes will soon be built at Baymahni. 🌴

None of this would have been possible without the expertise of my partner and builder on this project, Rodney Burrows. 🤝

These incredible villas at Hoopers Bay are available now for rent, and guests will be arriving very soon. If you have been hesitant to start building your dream, trust me. Go for it. Take the plunge. 🌊

11/06/2025

Everyone always asks “where do you snorkel in Exuma?” 🤿

Truth is, right here in front of Baymahni on Stocking Island, we’ve got five natural reefs just steps from the beach, filled with life. My wife and daughter were out there counting fish species, and they must have seen at least twenty different kinds in one swim. 🐠

Moments like these remind me how special it is to be surrounded by Exuma’s natural beauty.🌴

11/05/2025

I’ve built over 300 homes in my career, but these homes take the top spot.🏝️
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There’s something special about Hoopers Bay. Calm, turquoise water. A private stretch of sand lined with coconut palms. From the bedroom, you’re just steps from the beach, the perfect mix of comfort and barefoot luxury.
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Each Blu Wakes Villa features five bedrooms, expansive windows framing the view, open-concept living areas, and a private pool that blends right into the beach.
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If you’ve been dreaming about Exuma, this is your place to experience it. Blu Wakes Villas at Hoopers Bay are available to rent now. 🌊
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11/04/2025

Just two guys talking about real estate and mindset.🤝

From flipping houses to building an island resort… from college internships to building high-rises — we didn’t start here. It all began with education, taking risks, and refusing to quit.

Everyone sees the success, but few see the start. The snowball effect is real when you keep learning, keep building, and keep going.

My full conversation with Jay Roberts is packed with lessons for anyone who wants to understand how real estate developers think and build an empire from the ground up. It was a pleasure connecting with Jay in Miami, but now he needs to come see me in Exuma! 🌴

🎥 Watch the new video now on my YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/2M17PWjZSUA?si=O5Ofmz-A37wOfszE

11/03/2025

We’re excited to share that our Blu Wakes Villas in Hooper’s Bay, Exuma, are officially complete — and they turned out even better than we imagined.

Two identical five-bedroom beachfront villas, each designed to capture the beauty and calm of the Exumas. Floor-to-ceiling windows, private pools, and terraces that open right onto the sand. It’s everything I love about this island in one place.

Guests can book one or both villas, with exclusive access to Baymahni’s Beach Club, spa, and dining just across the water.

If you’ve been thinking about visiting Exuma, now’s the time.

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See you in paradise🌴

10/28/2025

Every stone tells a story. These walls were crafted with heart and skill. What looks like a centuries-old wall is actually a carefully placed puzzle. Every piece gets placed by hand, mortar is hidden within, and it’s built to stand the test of time. 💪

It’s the kind of craftsmanship that makes you pause to appreciate every detail. 🪨🌴

10/27/2025

The Beach Club is coming together beautifully, but now I’m looking at this little daq shack, and something’s missing. The paint looks great, the bar looks great, the view is incredible… but that cedar roof? It’s got to go.🌴

We just finished the Palmex thatch on the Beach Club, and I’m hooked on this product. It’s sustainable, fire-resistant, windproof, and looks better than the real thing. I think we might have just found change order number 145… Palmex on the deck shack. Next time you see this spot, it’s going to be transformed. 💪

10/18/2025

Gina’s already behind the bar taking orders!🍹
We’re dreaming up the menu for the Beach Club at Baymahni — Goombay Smashes, conch fritters, espresso martinis… the list is growing.

But we want to hear from YOU 👇

What food and drinks do you want to see at the Beach Club when you visit Baymahni?🏝️

10/16/2025