How to Get a 5-Star Island: To Star

Striving for a 5-star island in Animal Crossing: New Horizons? Learn the requirements like fencing, flowers, furniture, shops, and villagers to achieve this goal.

So, you're aiming for that coveted 5-star island rating in Animal Crossing: New Horizons? That's awesome! It means your island is looking pretty sweet and attracting all sorts of good stuff. While this page focuses on *why* you'd want that 5-star status, if you need decorating tips, definitely check out the Decorating Ideas page.

To get that 5-star island, you'll need a good mix of things. Think fencing, plenty of flowers, and a variety of furniture. Make sure both the Tailor's Shop and Nook's Cranny are built and open for business. Oh, and you'll need at least 8 villagers living on your island, with the potential to have up to 10. Don't forget to mix in both store-bought and crafted furniture – the game doesn't judge your decorating taste, it just counts the items!

The key thing to remember is to spread your decorations out. Isabelle will often mention that the island needs to be decorated 'from head to toe.' So, even if you're just placing items down without a specific aesthetic in mind, scattering them across the island is what the game looks for.

Getting a 5-Star Rating

Once you hit that 5-star mark, some really cool things happen:

• First off, Isabelle will reward you with the DIY recipe for the Golden Watering Can! This bad boy is super durable and is essential for breeding black roses into those rare golden roses.
• You'll start seeing the beautiful Lily-of-the-Valley flower pop up around your island. Keep your island in tip-top shape, and these rare blooms will keep appearing.
• Reaching 5 stars also means Campsite visitors will show up more often. This is your best chance to meet new villagers and potentially invite them to live on your island.