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Richard Branson’s Necker Island Is Back After Fire And Available For $60,000 A Night

Richard Branson’s private retreat Necker Island has been under construction for the past two years, ever since lightning caused a major fire that destroyed the island’s main house.

The renovation is finally complete, and the private island is once again available for rent to anyone who can afford the $60,000 nightly rate.

The remodeled Great House has eight guest bedrooms and a 1,500-square-foot master suite with panoramic views of the Caribbean. There’s even a zip line that carries guests from the house to the beach below.

Branson bought the 74-acre island in the British Virgin Islands for $180,000 after visiting in 1978. He has called it “the best financial move” he ever made.

74-acre Necker Island is located in the British Virgin Islands, in the Caribbean Sea.

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It was uninhabited when Richard Branson bought it more than 30 years ago for $180,000.

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The entrepreneur spent years turning Necker into a private island paradise for personal use, and to rent to guests.

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But tragedy struck in 2011 when Necker’s Great House was struck by lightning and burned to the ground (fortunately, no one was injured). Branson vowed to rebuild.

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Now, after two years, the Great House has been rebuilt. Here’s a look at the new structure.

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Like the original house, it was inspired by Balinese architecture.

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The 1,500-square-foot master suite has a two-person jacuzzi and outdoor bath.

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And a private terrace.

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There are eight additional bedrooms in the Great House.

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In addition to the main home, there are six private “Bali Houses” on the island.

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Necker Island can accommodate a total of 30 adults and six children. It can be rented for $60,000 a night.

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Meals are served in the open-air Great House, with panoramic views of the Caribbean.

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There are tons of activities, like tennis.

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A gym.

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And a tranquil spa.

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Guests can even explore in Branson’s mini-submarine, the Necker Nymph.

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via InformantDaily.com