At this dreamy island in Belize, 14 guests can stay for under $200 per person, per night. | VRBO

The ultimate beachfront vacation for as low as $20 per night?if you bring your friends Ahhhh, beach vacations. Whether you love splashing in the ocean or lounging with a good book, it?s the stuff of dreams. But why settle for a 300-room hotel on a busy stretch of sand when you?and maybe a group of friends?could have a private retreat with panoramic ocean views"
Renting a private island for a few days or a week has always been the vacation of choice for the deep pocketed set. Now, thanks to rental sites like Airbnb, Vrbo, and Glamping Hub, budget-savvy vacationers can score their own island getaway for a fraction of the cost. Some island rentals keep it simple and rustic while others come with housekeeping and chefs, but all promise magical sunsets, top-notch water access, and wildlife aplenty. To help you find the perfect paradise retreat, we?ve scoured picturesque locales within a reasonable distance of the U.S.?like Belize and the Florida Keys?and focused on well-reviewed, affordable rentals. This means all of the listings below cost less than $200 per person, per night, if filled to capacity, with one option priced as low as $20 per person per night. Behold, eight attainable private islands for your next warm-weather getaway.

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At Bird Island in Belize, you can relax in a hammock for as low as $115 per person, per night.

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