Necker Island is heaven on earth amidst the British Virgin Islands. This picturesque private island rental is a celebrity-favorite for good reason: total bliss and luxury lies in every detail. Sir Richard Branson, Necker’s sole owner, has been improving and frequenting the island since the 70’s.?

Thanks to its expert staff, Necker Island offers every activity under the sun. The water sports team offers kite surfing, water-skiing, wake boarding, sailing, paddle boarding, and kayaking. Go underwater to snorkel or scuba dive amongst shipwrecks, marine life, and coral reefs. On land, there’s hiking trails, yoga, tennis, a media library, a gym, pools, and even beach Olympics. Spa treatments are available for an additional cost, and daytime excursions are customizable. Alongside Necker’s five-star team, guests can explore the Baths, visit Anegada, or take a BVI Cruise. Turtle Beach is Necker’s luxurious event venue. It’s an ideal location for families to gather for beach days, tasty meals, or even weddings. The staff can host themed parties and beach BBQ’s here as well. The area has a trampoline, permanent grilling station, and tons of lounging space.?

The beauty of renting a private island, of course, is that the sea and sand are never far away. Necker Island is surrounded by unspoiled, white sand beaches that are totally free of crowds and development. Talk about barefoot luxury! Not only that, but the island is home to hundreds of tropical creatures. There are lemurs from varying species in spacious enclosures, a flamingo breeding program, Aldabra giant tortoises, and iguanas that can grow up to over 6 feet long. Necker has also recovered a nearly endangered species, scarlet and white ibis. These vibrant birds were hunted to local extinction nearly 100 years ago, but are now flourishing on the private island.

This exclusive island getaway is fully staffed with a professional team who provide first-class service. Every morning, the staff will arrange the day’s activities and meals around guests’ personal preferences. Meal service can be arranged anywhere on the island, and the cuisine is as informal or formal as guests desire. Dining options range from a light lobster lunch with fresh fruit served in the gazebo to a five-course feast in the dining room with silver, lace, linen, and crystal place settings.

The island’s main house is an airy Balinese villa known as the Great House. The house has 12 bedrooms, including the extravagant Master Suite and a children's bunk room. Perched at the island’s highest point, the Great House has a wraparound terrace with hammocks, sofas, and a fully stocked bar. Up on the roof, there’s a four-person Jacuzzi with sunset views. The whole house has panoramic ocean views, and every room across the lower and upper stories has an open-air design. Wooden beams and glass walls border the common area, which incorporates a massive living room and dining space. Ten of the home’s king suites open to a private lounging patio and an ensuite bathroom. On the upper level, there’s a Master Suite that opens on two sides to the ocean-facing balconies. There’s also a lofted lounge with glass ceilings and a sunken sectional. Up to six children can sleep in the bunk room, which has its own bathroom.?

This private getaway's Bali Hi Complex has its own pool and lounging terrace, as well as four private suites. Leha Lo, Bali Lo, Bali Buah, and Bali Kukila all have their own terrace or balcony. Bali Lo and Bali Buah have separate bathrooms, and Leha Lo and Bali Kukila have ensuites. Leha Lo also has a king bed, and is in the old Bali Leha Spa just five minutes from the Great House. ?

Guests can use Necker Island for the destination wedding of their dreams. Necker Island will work with any wedding planner, any vendor, and any guest list up to 200 people. For a fraction of the cost of renting the entire island, smaller groups can also rent individual rooms during select “Celebration Weeks”. With 74 lush, tropical acres, there’s plenty of privacy for multiple parties. 

Construction Note

Construction has begun on Necker Island to repair and rebuild the destruction Hurricane Irma left behind in September. The Great House plans to welcome guests next October and the guest cottages will reopen in December 2018