Inside Florida private island for only $70 a night | Photos

If you thought holidaying on a private island with a boat and a helicopter to get you around used to be for millionaires – think again.

Holidaying on a private island used to be for millionaires and celebrities only.

But Hotels.com has an entirely private island off the coast of Florida available next month from just $A70 per person, per night.

Dubbed ‘the ultimate Friendsgiving upgrade’ by the accommodation website (but don’t let that put you off), it features a 3-bed, 2-bath, 464sq m vacation home with a veranda, boat dock, and helicopter launch pad.

The stay comes equipped with a boat for your personal use throughout the week, as well as kayaks and paddleboards.

A company is offering a week-long escape to an entirely private island off the coast of America. Picture: Cover Images/australscope.

The reservation also comes with a one-night private chef who will cook a Thanksgiving meal with all the trimmings.

A statement by the company reads: “2020 has really made us cherish the little things, like hanging out with friends IRL.”

It continues: “The seven-night stay from November 14–21 is a much-deserved upgrade to your annual Friendsgiving festivities.”

Josh Belkin, vice president, global brand Hotels.com said: “We’ve been inspired by how people have adapted their travel plans throughout the pandemic, taking trips closer to home and staying at our vacation rental properties.

“Spending time with family and friends over the holidays may look a little different this year, which is why Hotels.com is letting you reserve an entire private island to keep those yearly traditions like Friendsgiving.”

The stay comes equipped with a boat for your personal use throughout the week, kayaks and paddleboards. Picture: Cover Images/australscope

Inside the lush island stay. Picture: Cover Images/australscope

“Reserving just one night on this private island would typically run you $US1400 ($A1970).”

He added: “Hotels.com is offering this seven-night stay for a mega-discounted rate of less than $US50 ($A70) per person a night for your group of six.”

The experience is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

However, it looks like Aussies will miss out on this discounted experience as there is still a travel ban in place for travel outside the country without an exemption from the Department of Home Affairs.

Current government advice from smartraveller.gov.au is do not travel to the US, Alaska, Puerto Rico or the Hawaiian Islands.

Not a bad spot to call home for a week. Picture: Images/australscope

This article originally appeared on The Sun and was reproduced with permission