Ever dreamed of renting out an entire island for your family and friends ? Sir Richard Branson 's private home in the British Virgin Islands is on the rental market again . The price tag ? A mere $ 60,000 per night for 30 adults and up to six children . Branson 's Great House on Necker Island was struck by lightning during a storm in August 2011 and destroyed in the resulting fire . Oscar-winning actress Kate Winslet made headlines by rescuing Branson 's elderly mother from the flames . The island has been accessible to renters since the fire , but with more limited capacity . 7 amazing private island rentals . `` Necker Island has been my home for more than 30 years , and for me it is the most beautiful place in the world , '' Branson said in a statement . `` The brand new Great House is the heart of the island and I 'm thrilled with the results . '' The two-year reconstruction was modeled after the original design . The Great House , where guests gather for meals and socializing , has a master suite , eight additional bedrooms and a bunk room that sleeps up to six children . There are also six individual one-bedroom Bali Houses across the island . 10 ultimate U.S. adventures . Included in the price tag are your accommodations , all meals and drinks ( both non-alcoholic and alcoholic ) , boat transfers from Virgin Gorda or Beef Island ( Tortola ) airports , water sports , tennis and a freshwater pool and large Jacuzzi . If you do n't want to hire the entire island , designated `` Celebration Weeks '' allow guests to book individual rooms hotel-style for seven nights ( and sometimes fewer , depending on availability ) .
Sir Branson 's rebuilt island home offers stunning views of the Beef Island . The house was destroyed in a two-year fire caused by lightning . The island can sleep six adults and up to 30 children .