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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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

And a private terrace.

And a private terrace.

There are eight additional bedrooms in the Great House.

There are eight additional bedrooms in the Great House.

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.

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.

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.

There are tons of activities, like tennis.

There are tons of activities, like tennis.

A gym.

A gym.

And a tranquil spa.

And a tranquil spa.

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

Guests can even explore in Branson

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