Insider.com- Located just off of mainland Florida, East Sister Rock Island houses a secluded villa that travelers can rent. For more information or to book the island, click here.
Although the property usually costs upwards of $9,500 to rent for a week, Hotels.com is offering a deal that knocks the price to $2,000 (plus tax) for one group of six. For more information or to book the island, click here.
The first-come, first-served deal comes to about $300 per night, or just under $50 per person, and it includes a private chef who will prepare a Thanksgiving dinner.
Located just off of the Florida coast, a remote island is being temporarily dubbed “Friendsgiving Island,” a socially distanced getaway in a tropical paradise.
Although a single night on this island would normally cost upwards of $1,350, Hotels.com is offering a deal where one lucky group of travelers can snag the whole place for a week (November 14 to November 21) – plus Thanksgiving dinner cooked by a professional chef – for $2,000 total, plus tax.
For six people, that’s about $50 per night. The deal is offered on a first-come, first-served basis, and will become available for booking starting October 27 at 10 a.m EST.
And although only one group is going to spend their Thanksgiving week in this remote paradise, the island is available to book year-round.
The small, private island is located just off of Marathon, Florida.
East Sister Rock Island, as it’s actually named, is a quarter-mile from the shore of Marathon, Florida.
Located in the Florida Keys, Marathon is known for its great fishing spots and large coral reefs that visitors can see up close by embarking on a snorkeling tour.
Guests can arrive via boat or helicopter.
The island is surrounded by blue water.
The property is surrounded by a moat, and houses a dock and helipad. A personal boat service is provided for guests to access the island.
The 5,000 square-foot home sleeps six and has ocean views.
The house’s wraparound veranda gives visitors a 360-degree view of the surrounding ocean.
Guests of the three-bed, two-bath home can fall asleep to the sounds of the Atlantic Ocean.
The living area is spacious, with several dining areas.
The fully-equipped kitchen and living room areas have an open floor plan, with a breakfast counter, dining table, fireplace, satellite TV, and couch.
There’s also an outdoor dining area where travelers can enjoy their meals al fresco.
The wraparound deck also has a full-sized pool table and a range of lounge chairs.
The island also has plenty of outdoor activities and a pool.
Visitors who want to enjoy the outdoors will also be given a kayak and paddleboards. According to the island’s website, visitors can book kiteboarding lessons or view nearby coral reefs by boat.
The island also has a pool for those who prefer man-made waters, plus lounge chairs for sunbathing and sunset-watching.
Typically, the island costs a minimum of $9,500 per week to rent.
Guests with larger groups also rent out the guest cottage on the island for an additional $3,250 per week. The guest cottage has two beds, a couch bed, and a bathroom.
More information, can be found at floridaisland.com
This article was first published at Insider.com by Ariana DiValentino. The original article can be found by clicking here.