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2 Years After It Burned Down, Richard Branson's Necker Island Mansion Is Back And Available For $60,000 A Night
74-acre Necker Island is located in the British Virgin Islands, in the Caribbean Sea.
![2 Years After It Burned Down, Richard Branson's Necker Island Mansion Is Back And Available For $60,000 A Night](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fstaticbiassets.in%2Fthumb%2Fmsid-25692131%2Cwidth-700%2Cheight-525%2Cimgsize-3683333%2F74-acre-necker-island-is-located-in-the-british-virgin-islands-in-the-caribbean-sea-.jpg&w=3840&q=75)
It was uninhabited when Richard Branson bought it more than 30 years ago for $180,000.
![It was uninhabited when Richard Branson bought it more than 30 years ago for $180,000.](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-25692142,width-700,height-525,imgsize-2345837/it-was-uninhabited-when-richard-branson-bought-it-more-than-30-years-ago-for-180000-.jpg)
The entrepreneur spent years turning Necker into a private island paradise for personal use, and to rent to guests.
![The entrepreneur spent years turning Necker into a private island paradise for personal use, and to rent to guests.](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-25692152,width-700,height-525,imgsize-3889825/the-entrepreneur-spent-years-turning-necker-into-a-private-island-paradise-for-personal-use-and-to-rent-to-guests-.jpg)
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.
![But tragedy struck in 2011 when Necker](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-25692159,width-700,height-525,imgsize-367181/but-tragedy-struck-in-2011-when-neckers-great-house-was-struck-by-lightning-and-burned-to-the-ground-fortunately-no-one-was-injured-branson-vowed-to-rebuild-.jpg)
Now, after two years, the Great House has been rebuilt. Here's a look at the new structure.
![Now, after two years, the Great House has been rebuilt. Here](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-25692163,width-700,height-525,imgsize-13013151/now-after-two-years-the-great-house-has-been-rebuilt-heres-a-look-at-the-new-structure-.jpg)
Like the original house, it was inspired by Balinese architecture.
![Like the original house, it was inspired by Balinese architecture.](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-25692192,width-700,height-525,imgsize-9990828/like-the-original-house-it-was-inspired-by-balinese-architecture-.jpg)
The 1,500-square-foot master suite has a two-person jacuzzi and outdoor bath.
![The 1,500-square-foot master suite has a two-person jacuzzi and outdoor bath.](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-25692210,width-700,height-525,imgsize-9950356/the-1500-square-foot-master-suite-has-a-two-person-jacuzzi-and-outdoor-bath-.jpg)
And a private terrace.
![And a private terrace.](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-25692217,width-700,height-525,imgsize-9637215/and-a-private-terrace-.jpg)
There are eight additional bedrooms in the Great House.
![There are eight additional bedrooms in the Great House.](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-25692221,width-700,height-525,imgsize-9654957/there-are-eight-additional-bedrooms-in-the-great-house-.jpg)
In addition to the main home, there are six private "Bali Houses" on the island.
![In addition to the main home, there are six private "Bali Houses" on the island.](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-25692232,width-700,height-525,imgsize-322458/in-addition-to-the-main-home-there-are-six-private-bali-houses-on-the-island-.jpg)
Necker Island can accommodate a total of 30 adults and six children. It can be rented for $60,000 a night.
![Necker Island can accommodate a total of 30 adults and six children. It can be rented for $60,000 a night.](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-25692237,width-700,height-525,imgsize-4778041/necker-island-can-accommodate-a-total-of-30-adults-and-six-children-it-can-be-rented-for-60000-a-night-.jpg)
Meals are served in the open-air Great House, with panoramic views of the Caribbean.
![Meals are served in the open-air Great House, with panoramic views of the Caribbean.](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-25692250,width-700,height-525,imgsize-10162061/meals-are-served-in-the-open-air-great-house-with-panoramic-views-of-the-caribbean-.jpg)
There are tons of activities, like tennis.
![There are tons of activities, like tennis.](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-25692292,width-700,height-525,imgsize-4892603/there-are-tons-of-activities-like-tennis-.jpg)
A gym.
![A gym.](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-25692309,width-700,height-525,imgsize-4292224/a-gym-.jpg)
And a tranquil spa.
![And a tranquil spa.](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-25692320,width-700,height-525,imgsize-1151253/and-a-tranquil-spa-.jpg)
Guests can even explore in Branson's mini-submarine, the Necker Nymph.
![Guests can even explore in Branson](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-25692322,width-700,height-525,imgsize-5932404/guests-can-even-explore-in-bransons-mini-submarine-the-necker-nymph-.jpg)
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