Airbnb Photography, Video & Website Packages in the USVI: What's Included
A great vacation rental doesn't just need great photos anymore. Today's travelers scroll Reels before they search, compare aerial views before they compare prices, and increasingly look for a property's own website before they book. The owners who fill their calendars are the ones who show up everywhere guests are looking, with media that looks as good as the property feels.
That can mean juggling a photographer, a drone pilot, a videographer, a web designer, and a social media manager. Or it can mean working with one team that handles it all.
MBVI is a full-service media and marketing agency based in St. Thomas, built specifically for Virgin Islands vacation rentals. This guide walks through every package and service, what's included, and how to choose the right combination for your property and goals.
Quick Answer: MBVI offers two core vacation rental photography packages: the Beach Bundle for up to 2-bedroom rentals (25 HDR photos and 2 aerial photos) and the Island Bundle for 3+ bedroom villas, hotels, and restaurants (45 HDR photos, 3 aerial photos, 1 aerial video clip, and 2 Reels). Owners can add walkthrough and promotional video, 360° virtual tours, custom websites, SEO, social media content, and paid ads, with many advanced services discounted when booked with a bundle.
Many of MBVI's advanced services are discounted when added to a Beach or Island Bundle, so building a complete package often costs less than booking each service on its own.
Vacation Rental Photography Packages
Every MBVI photography package is built around two things Virgin Islands guests care about most: how the space feels inside, and what they'll see outside.
The Beach Bundle
For up to 2-bedroom Airbnb, VRBO, and real estate listings
25 HDR photos
2 aerial photos
Best for: Condos, cottages, studios, and smaller homes. It's the perfect package for a new listing, a refreshed rental, or any owner who wants professional photos with the aerial views that set Virgin Islands properties apart.
Price: $395
The Island Bundle
For large 3+ bedroom villa vacation rentals, hotels, and restaurants
45 HDR photos
3 aerial photos
1 aerial video clip
2 Reels
Best for: Villas, luxury homes, boutique hotels, and restaurants with more rooms, amenities, and outdoor spaces to showcase. It includes ready-to-post video content, so your property is covered on both booking sites and social media from day one.
Price: $795
What Makes MBVI Photography Different
HDR on every shot. Tropical light is intense, and ocean views are bright. HDR blends multiple exposures so your interiors look warm and natural while your views stay crisp and blue, with no dark rooms and no blown-out windows.
Licensed aerial media. MBVI is FAA Part 107 certified, so every aerial photo and video is captured legally and professionally.
Local expertise. MBVI photographs Virgin Islands properties every day and knows how to shoot hillside villas, beachfront condos, and island light at its best.
Accurate, honest editing. Photos that make your property shine while showing guests exactly what to expect, which leads to happier stays and better reviews.
Video and Social Media Content
Photos get the click. Video builds the desire to book.
Social Media Reels
Short, vertical videos designed for Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok. Reels are one of the most effective ways to reach new travelers, and they give your property a steady stream of content to share. Two Reels are included in the Island Bundle and can be added to any package.
Aerial Video
Sweeping drone footage of your property, the coastline, and the surrounding islands. Aerial video creates an instant emotional connection, showing guests the setting that makes a Virgin Islands vacation unforgettable.
Walkthrough Videos
A guided video tour that helps guests understand the layout and flow of your rental, from the front door to the pool deck. Walkthroughs are especially helpful for larger villas and multi-level homes.
Promotional Videos, Including Lifestyle Options
For owners who want to go further, MEDIABOOST.VI produces promotional videos that combine interior, exterior, and aerial footage into a polished story of your property. Lifestyle versions with professional models show guests enjoying the pool, the view, and the island experience, helping travelers picture themselves there.
360° Virtual Tours
A 360° virtual tour lets guests explore your entire property from their phone or computer, room by room, as if they were standing inside. For travelers booking from thousands of miles away, it builds confidence and reduces surprises at check-in.
Virtual tours are especially valuable for:
Luxury villas, where guests want to see every detail before committing
Multi-level homes, where the layout matters
Direct booking websites, where a tour adds a premium touch the big platforms don't
Custom Vacation Rental Websites
Airbnb and VRBO are powerful, but they also take a share of every booking and control how your property is presented. A custom website gives your rental its own home online, where you control the branding, the policies, and the guest relationship.
MBVI builds custom websites on Squarespace, designed around your professional photos and video. Once complete, your website is transferred to your own account, typically within one to two weeks, so you own it outright.
A custom website helps you:
Build your own brand, not just another listing
Encourage direct bookings from repeat and referral guests
Showcase your media without platform restrictions
Stay visible even if platform rules or fees change
SEO for Vacation Rentals
A beautiful website only works if travelers can find it. MBVI's SEO services, available as an add-on to any website, help your rental show up when travelers search on Google for things like "villa with pool St. Thomas" or "St. John vacation rental with ocean view."
SEO can include:
Keyword research focused on how travelers search for Virgin Islands rentals
Optimized page titles, descriptions, and content
Image optimization so your photos help you rank
Local search setup to strengthen your visibility
How It Works
Tell us about your property. Share the size, location, and your goals.
Get a custom recommendation. MBVI suggests the right package and add-ons.
Schedule your shoot. We plan around the light, your property's orientation, and the weather.
Receive your media. Professionally edited photos, aerials, and video, ready to upload.
Launch and grow. Update your listings, launch your website, and start sharing your new content
Why Owners Choose MBVI
One stop shop: Photography, aerials, video, virtual tours, websites, SEO, and social media.
Built for the Virgin Islands: Local expertise with island properties, light, and weather.
Fast turn around time: Media from the Bundles delivered within 24-48 hours.
Licensed and professional: FAA Part 107 and USVI DLCA certified with stellar reviews.
Bundle savings: Many advanced services are discounted when added to a bundle.
Media that works everywhere: Content designed for Airbnb, VRBO, your website, and social media.
For pricing details, see How Much Does Airbnb Photography Cost in St. Thomas? and for tips on comparing providers, see How to Choose a Vacation Rental Photographer in the Virgin Islands.
Ready to give your listing a boost? Build Your Package with MBVI →
Frequently Asked Questions
What's included in MBVI's vacation rental photography packages?
The Beach Bundle, for up to 2-bedroom rentals and real estate listings, includes 25 HDR photos and 2 aerial photos. The Island Bundle, for 3+ bedroom villas, hotels, and restaurants, includes 45 HDR photos, 3 aerial photos, 1 aerial video clip, and 2 Reels.
Can I add video or a virtual tour to my package?
Yes. MBVI offers walkthrough videos, promotional videos, Reels, aerial video, and 360° virtual tours that can be added to either bundle. Many advanced services are discounted when booked with a bundle.
Does MBVI build vacation rental websites?
Yes. MBVI builds custom vacation rental websites on Squarespace. Once complete, the website is transferred to the owner's account, typically within one to two weeks, and SEO is available as an add-on.
Why should I have my own website if I'm on Airbnb and VRBO?
Your own website helps you build your brand, encourage direct bookings from repeat and referral guests, and showcase your property without platform restrictions or changing platform fees.
Is drone photography included?
Yes. Both the Beach Bundle and Island Bundle include aerial photos, and the Island Bundle also includes an aerial video clip. MBVI is FAA Part 107 certified and USVI DLCA licensed.
Do you offer packages for property managers with multiple rentals?
Yes. MBVI works with property managers across the Virgin Islands and can build custom packages for multiple properties. See our guide to Hiring a Photographer for Multiple Rental Properties.
