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British Virgin Islands, British Virgin Islands
Necker Island
US$140,000 / night · sleeps 40
Editorial profile. This island is not our listing. It is profiled from public record. Figures and status reflect the sources below at time of writing and may have changed. Sources: public listings.
Is Necker Island for rent, and what does it cost?
Necker Island is a 74 acres resort / operating business private island in British Virgin Islands, British Virgin Islands. It is offered for whole-island rental: US$140,000 / night · sleeps 40. This is an editorial profile drawn from public record, clearly attributed, not our listing.
Summary
Necker Island is Richard Branson's Balinese-style retreat in the British Virgin Islands, offered as a whole-island buyout for up to 40 adults and rebuilt after 2017 into a renewable-powered estate. Full-island nights are widely estimated in the region of USD 140,000, while shared 'Celebration' weeks let individual couples book rooms when the island is not taken privately. The proposition is a fully staffed, activity-rich private island with a strong hospitality track record. For a family office it functions as a turnkey flagship venue — celebrated, heavily serviced and priced at the top of the Caribbean rental market.
Land & Waterfront
The island occupies 74 acres in the sheltered North Sound near Virgin Gorda, ringed by white-sand beaches such as Turtle Beach and calm, protected water. The setting is a natural fit for kite-surfing, wind-surfing, water-skiing, paddleboarding and snorkelling, with moorings and a watersports centre on site. Beyond the beaches, the island keeps flamingos, lemurs and giant tortoises as part of a long-standing wildlife programme, lending the grounds a curated-menagerie character alongside the classic BVI seascape.
Access & Utilities
There are no large-jet arrivals in the BVI, so guests reach Necker via private charter into Tortola and then transfer by boat or helicopter across the North Sound. Following the 2017 rebuild the island is widely reported to run on a solar-and-wind microgrid with battery storage, a notable feature for a property of this scale; water and communications follow the resort pattern with desalination and satellite-backed Wi-Fi. A large resident team supports the estate, and the takeaway is a well-provisioned island reached only by pre-arranged transfer.
Ownership & Use
Necker is a rental only; no ownership interest is available. The core model is exclusive use — one group holds the Great House, seven Bali Houses and Temple House along with the full staff — for up to 40 adults plus children. Shared celebration weeks provide a lower-commitment route for couples when the island is not privately booked. Amenities include two pools, tennis, a spa and comprehensive watersports, all staffed. The appeal is a proven, high-service flagship suited to large celebrations, retreats or multi-family gatherings, with pricing and provenance to match.
Specification
| Status | Available |
|---|---|
| Offering | For rent |
| Region | Caribbean · British Virgin Islands |
| Country | British Virgin Islands |
| Size | 74 acres · 30 ha |
| Development | Resort / operating business |
| Holding-cost band | Operating business — staffed payroll |
| Access | boat, helicopter |
| Nearest airport | Private charter to Tortola/Beef Island, then boat or helicopter |
| Power | solar + wind microgrid with battery storage (reported post-2017 rebuild) |
| Water | desalination (reported, not listing-confirmed) |
| Communications | satellite / Wi-Fi |
| Structures | Balinese Great House, 7 Bali Houses, Temple House, 2 pools, tennis court, spa |
| Marina / mooring | Yes |
| Publicly marketed | since 2010 |
Price record
Documented public figures over time — asking prices, reported sales and reductions, each attributed. This record is maintained editorially and may lag the market.
2010US$65,000Press estimates (nightly buyout)
From above: 2010 vs today
On this small island north of Virgin Gorda, the hilltop main house is the obvious reference point, and a before-and-after around the 2011 fire and later storm seasons would be the interesting window. Imagery might show the rebuilt footprint differing in roof shape or extent from the earlier structure. Also worth scanning are the scatter of guest buildings, tennis court and any changes to beach width or reef colour on the exposed northern side after major hurricanes.
Satellite change notes are editorial observations from open imagery, dated at review; verify on a current survey.
Legal & Ownership Notes
Rental only — no ownership transfer
Satellite reference: ESRI World Imagery / Google Earth — Necker Island, BVI.
Imagery shown is representative of the region, not the island itself.
Common questions
How much does Necker Island cost?
Necker Island is profiled at: US$140,000 / night · sleeps 40. Figures reflect public record at time of writing and may change; the profile keeps a dated price record.
How do you get to Necker Island?
Access is by boat, helicopter. Nearest airport: Private charter to Tortola/Beef Island, then boat or helicopter.
How big is Necker Island?
Necker Island is approximately 74 acres (30 hectares).
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