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The Most Luxurious Condo Buildings in Venetian Islands

Miami Beach’s Venetian Islands are a coveted set of isles, tucked away on the east side of Biscayne Bay, and connect South Beach to mainland Miami in Edgewater via the Venetian Causeway. And while many of the buildings are older, they are going through beautiful restorations of amenities and interiors. So if you’re interested in buying in the Venetian Islands and its tucked away community, and want to know which top-of-the-line luxury residences are available, then this is the list for you. For 2022, we’ve ranked the Top 5 Most Luxurious Condo Buildings in Miami Beach’s Venetian Islands, which also happen to be the most expensive buildings of this super desirable neighborhood. Read on to find out what kind of amenities these top-class residences provide and which building made it to number 1… _Last updated on August 25, 2022._ ## Why Choose the Venetian Islands? --- This island retreat is little known address in Miami Beach that is perfectly located, and made up mostly of single-family homes. Residents not only get to relish the joys, views and privacy of island living, they’re also perfectly positioned for a short drive to South Beach and Edgewater or Downtown Miami, on either side, via the scenic Venetian Causeway. Secluded living, a real sense of community, and the option to easily dive into all the action in a matter of minutes make Venetian Island properties some of the most prized in Miami. ## The Best of the Best Condos in Venetian Islands --- ### ​5\. Costa Brava - 11 Island Avenue, Venetian Island **Average List Price: $1,004 per square foot** This classic Bayfront tower rises 22 stories and is home to 214 luxury condos. Built in 1972 and undergoing complete restoration, including its 40-year recertification, amenities at this pet-friendly building include an ocean-access marina with boat slips, a heated pool overlooking the bay, sundeck, basketball court, fitness center, multi-purpose room, recently renovated lobby, and more. Units here are oversized, with one bedrooms starting at about 1,000 square feet. ### 4\. Nine Island Avenue – 9 Island Avenue, Venetian Islands **Average List Price: $1,231 per square foot** This resort-like condo just completed a multi-year renovation, including its 40-year recertification and a major interior redesign. Once a kitschy reminder of 80s resort luxury, this 25-story high rise now features modern and sleek interiors and common spaces. Perched on one of Miami Beach’s largest and most premium bayfront parcels, Nine Island is home to 270 luxury condos surrounded by acres of meandering gardens. Amenities here include a large porte-cochere and valet, pet-friendly premises, an expansive pool deck with winding gardens, three outdoor Jacuzzis, party room, yoga studio, fitness center, tennis courts, billiards room, BBQ gazebo, lush tropical gardens with Koi ponds, and more. ### 3\. 1000 Venetian Way - 1000 Venetian Way, Venetian Islands **Average List Price: $1,550 per square foot** A design aficionado's favorite, the twin towers at 1000 Venetian Way are positioned to offer all their residents exquisite views of the bay and sailing over at the Miami Yacht Club in a secluded location that will never have obstructed views. Both towers rise only 20 stories to house a total of 121 expansive, modern luxury residences. Built in 1983, 1000 Venetian Way hosts spacious, airy residential units that feature expansive views of Biscayne Bay from every room, with an open floor plan design. Each beautifully appointed condo unit is designed to deliver sunrise and sunset views. Amenities include tennis courts, basketball court, bayfront swimming pool, dog park, lushly landscaped outdoor picnic area, and more. ### 2\. Belle Towers – 16 Island Avenue, Venetian Islands **Average List Price: $1,607 per square foot** An absolute gem of a vintage, boutique condo building, Belle Towers features exquisite mid-century modern details and a gorgeous pool on the bay. Offering panoramic water and city views to residents, this Bayfront tower is home to 46 luxury condos spread across 9 stories, and is highly sought after by the national and international design community. Built in 1958, amenities at this pet-friendly building include an open air lobby with koi ponds, unobstructed water views, a swimming pool, spa, a handful of boat slips, and extra-large floor plans. ## And the Winner of the Best Condo in Venetian Islands in Terms of Luxury Goes To… ### 1\. Grand Venetian – 10 Venetian Way, Venetian Islands **Average List Price: $2,009 per square foot** This modern high-rise condo building occupies one of Miami Beach’s premium bayfront parcels. Designed by Kobi Karp, just steps from The Standard Hotel and Spa, the Grand Venetian is home to 124 luxury condos peppered across 25 floors, each with expansive, glass-enclosed balconies. Residents of this popular building get access to plush interiors and amenities such as a porte-cochere with valet, completely covered parking garage, tennis court, pool and sundeck overlooking the bay, private party room, gym, expansive balconies, and more. ## How Safe are the Venetian Islands? --- Besides an overall ‘A+,’ the neighborhood-ranking site niche.com grades the Venetian Islands ‘A’ for ‘Good for Families’ and ‘A+’ for Nightlife. Living in this coastal district, residents enjoy the perks of island living in a highly secure environment. Security monitored-access to most condo buildings and a toll plaza on the Venetian Causeway only enhances the sense of security and community among its residents. Additionally, most of the Venetian Islands are made up of single-family homes, which further creates a strong sense of community. It’s no wonder then that the Venetian Causeway is a popular stretch for locals to catch the sunset, take a stroll, jog, bike, or even walk their dogs along its scenic sidewalks. ## Best Restaurants in Venetian Islands --- The only restaurants to the credit of the Venetian Islands are the Lido Bayside Grill (local favorite for Mediterranean fare with water views) and the Cafe Standard, both located in The Standard Spa. But just a short walk over a small bridge takes residents to neighborhood favorites such as Sardinia (authentic coastal Italian), Barceloneta (Spanish tapas), Lucali (Brooklyn pizza), Icebox Cafe (excellent brunch), Zak the Baker, and Pubbelly Sushi at the Sunset Harbour shops, along with Dr. Smood organic cafe, Delicious Raw Kitchen & Juice Bar, and Sushi Garage. ## Shopping in Venetian Islands --- Again, the Venetian Islands do not have many shopping options to their credit. However, a short walk or drive delivers residents to the Sunset Harbour Shops and Lincoln Road Mall in South Beach - maintaining that small community feel without compromising on the simple pleasures of life. Favorite boutiques in Sunset Harbor include Eberjey, Frankie Miami, Beach Boutique (one of South Beach’s best boutiques for years), and more. Within a 10-minute walk or 5-minute drive, residents have a Fresh Market, a Trader Joe’s, two Publix, as well as hair salons, spas, and specialty fitness studios including Barry’s Bootcamp, Modo Yoga, and Anatomy Fitness, hair and nail salons, and more. ## The Best Located Condos in Venetian Islands --- We were spoilt for choice here, so we decided to name two condos as the best located in Venetian Islands. We choose the twin-tower 1000 Venetian Islands complex simply for its breathtaking views of the bay. And the Grand Venetian, as it is the fastest walk to all that South Beach has to offer; especially the tiny, yet power-packed neighborhood of Sunset Harbour with its Fresh Market, Publix, Trader Joe’s, yoga, bakeries, and banks. **LET'S GET SOCIAL!** Connect with us on Instagram and Youtube. Fallen in love with these luxurious finds? Want more? Check out the complete list of luxury condos available for sale in Miami Beach here.

What Living on the Beach in South Beach is Really Like!

Come along as our very own Luxury Agent Jessica Turner, takes us on a tour of this beautiful property at Roney Palace in South Beach. If you’ve ever wanted to know what living on the beach in the heart of South Beach is like, our very own Jessica Turner, a licensed real estate agent specializing in luxury properties, gives you a quick, personalized tour of one our prime properties for sale. Watch the video here: Just listed on the market, this immaculate, fully remodeled 2 bedroom, 2 bath oceanfront condo unit at the historic Roney Palace in South Beach gives you a taste of how incredible waking up every morning to ocean sunrises, palm trees, pools, and the sandy beach as your backyard can be. Living in this unit, your surroundings are impeccably furnished and styled with Artefacto Furniture, and the residence features every luxury detail you will want -- Sub-Zero appliances, an Ornare kitchen and wardrobe closets, double wine refrigerators, a master bath with separate glass enclosed soaking tub, and much more. Offering 1,230 square feet of beachfront living, enjoy the sunrise over the ocean from your south, ocean and pool-facing, 270 square foot balcony that spans the entire width of the unit. Best of all, the Roney Palace shares the finest hotel amenities in South Beach with the beautiful and eco-conscious 1 Hotel South Beach, offering you access to 3 pools, private beach umbrella and lounge chair service, pool service, food and beverage service, several top-rated, on-site restaurants, boutiques, valet parking, a new gym, a top spa and salon, and 600 ft of ocean frontage. Walk to nearby restaurants and nightlife at the W Hotel, The Setai, Lincoln Road, the Bass Art Museum, live in the best of South Beach. A flexible leasing policy allows for 12 months, 30-day minimum, short term-long term rentals. **Details:** * 2 bedrooms and 2 full baths * 1,230 square feet * 270 square foot, ocean view balcony * Short-term rentals allowed * List Price: $2,290,000 For more information, the floor plan, recent financing information for the building, or to schedule a showing, please call us directly or go here: https://www.condoblackbook.com/south-beach/roney-palace/ **ARE WE FRIENDS ON SOCIAL MEDIA?** 📣 Connect with us on Instagram, TikTok and Youtube. 📣

Comparing the Miami Beaches: South Beach vs Mid Beach vs North Beach

Describing South Beach, Mid Beach, and North Beach in Miami is like describing Downtown, Midtown, and Uptown in Manhattan. Each area has a huge variety of qualities that defines it from other parts of the city. Together they make up the whole of “Miami Beach.” But even though there are plenty of similarities, there are also enough differences among these neighborhoods to set them apart enough that each area of Miami Beach is unique unto itself. To give you an insider’s view, here’s our comparison of the three main geographic areas of Miami Beach in case you’re thinking of moving to one of them or are simply curious. _Last updated April 5, 2022._ --- ## All About the Lifestyle: South Beach vs Mid Beach vs North Beach --- Moving to Miami Beach definitely means that a beach lifestyle is important to you. So let’s look at what each of these neighborhoods has to offer. South Beach includes the neighborhoods of South of Fifth (SOFI), West Avenue, Lincoln Road, Sunset Harbour, Belle Isle, Collins Park, the Venetian Islands, and the Art Deco District. ###### Photo courtesy of miamiandbeaches.lat South Beach is the most dense part of Miami Beach and the most touristy in certain pockets. South Beach also has the most street life and restaurants, shops, etc. It’s a perfect combination of compact urbanism, with lots of activity, lots of retail, and plenty of people on the streets, making walking around South Beach a delight. ###### Photo courtesy of miamiandbeaches.lat Mid Beach includes the neighborhoods of the Collins Ave Waterfront, the Morris Lapidus historic district (sometimes called Condo Canyon), Allison Island, and the single family residential areas to the west, including La Gorce Country Club. Mid-Beach is a narrow sliver of urbanism set along the Atlantic coastline and divided from a wide swath of single family residential neighborhood by the Indian Creek waterway. South of the landmark Fontainebleau Hotel and its adjacent Fountainebleu Tresor, the streets are walkable and urban, although street life is definitely bereft of the hustle and bustle of South Beach. However, it is getting more and more vibrant, and large pockets of luxury and upscale developments, like the Faena District and the Edition Hotel, have recently come in, bringing curated boutiques and restaurants with them. North of the Fontainebleau, the sliver of urbanism becomes almost completely car-oriented, as the streets are lined with many large residential condo buildings isolating until you get to into northern Collins Avenue approaching 79th Street. ###### Photo courtesy of tripsavy.com North Beach includes the neighborhoods of Normandy Isles, North Shore, Altos del Mar, and Biscayne Point, among others. Like South Beach, North Beach has a huge variety of neighborhood scales intermingled with one another. Quiet and removed from the action, it’s also the most tailor-made for locals, and still has something of a small town feel, with a close-knit community of locals that includes artists, independent professionals, and a diverse ethnic mix. It’s town center aspect continues to improve, as new revival projects spring to life in the area, and the Normandie Golf Course and Community Center offer residents a variety of activities. Street life is generally pleasant, with sidewalk cafes, restaurants, and shops, as well as direct beach access. --- ## Business: South Beach vs Mid Beach vs North Beach --- ###### **Nike Miami - Photo courtesy of news.nike.com** The most commercially active part of Miami Beach is undoubtedly South Beach, with a slew of restaurants, retail, and service businesses, such as spas, salons, fitness centers, doctors, attorneys and real estate agents. The area of Mid-Beach along the Atlantic Coast is known as Millionaire’s Row, and many of the local condo buildings have on-site businesses and amenities such as beauty salons, grocery stores and dry cleaners in their lobbies. The commercial area along 41st Street/Arthur Godfrey Road features exclusive boutiques, medical centers, kosher establishments, and restaurants ranging from inexpensive and casual to elegant and exclusive. North Beach is fairly residential, though you can still find everything you need in the way of restaurants and retail, post offices, storage and shipping facilities, legal and real estate professionals, physicians and medical centers, and a wide variety of small, independent businesses. --- ## Walkability and Transportation: South Beach vs Mid Beach vs North Beach --- ###### **Photo courtesy of miamiandbeaches.com** All of Miami Beach neighborhoods are easily walkable except for a few elite enclaves, and getting from one end of the Beach to the other is basically a piece of cake, thanks to the free Miami Beach Trolley Service that serves all areas of Miami Beach. South Beach is the most walkable area, with commercial offerings within close range no matter where you are; whereas in Mid-Beach, beyond the businesses that may be housed in the lobby of your building, most area residents use their cars to go shopping, as the commercial area on 41st Street is more than a few blocks’ walk. In North Beach, depending on where you live, you may have to walk as little as two to three blocks or as many as 15 to 20 blocks to reach your favorite restaurant, the nearest supermarket, or your bank, but everything is basically within walking distance, or a few minutes by bike. Getting from Miami Beach to the mainland is doable without a car, however most residents prefer to have a car to get to other areas of Miami. In coming years, it’s about to get even more convenient though, with the recently-approved Monorail that will soon connect Downtown Miami to the Beach across the MacArthur Causeway. --- ## Parks and Greenspace: South Beach vs Mid Beach vs North Beach --- Largely designed as a tropical playland, Miami Beach is a balmy, breezy paradise with coconut palms and greenspaces all along the coastline, sandy beaches, and a boardwalk that runs from 23rd to 46th Streets and the Ocean, then continues north as a paved Beachwalk as far as 79th Street. The Beachwalk is currently under construction and set to continue as far as 88th Street to the Miami Beach City limit, and beyond to Surfside and Bal Harbour. ###### Photo courtesy of miamiandbeaches.lat South Beach has a ton of parks and green spaces used by locals and tourists alike. Beginning at the South of Fifth neighborhood, the island’s southernmost tip, South Pointe Park is a favorite and sits where the waters of the Atlantic Ocean and Biscayne Bay converge. The park amasses 17 acres and features oceanside walking paths, picnic areas, children’s playground areas, and a designated off-leash area on the western side of the park where dogs can run free in a non-enclosed space during specified hours. South Beach is also home to Flamingo Park, a 36-acre park located more centrally located at 12th and Meridian Ave, with an aquatics centers and 8-lane lap swimming pool, baseball and soccer fields, tennis center and courts, a children’s playground, and a host of community programs and activities. Lummus Park, which runs along the coast on Ocean Drive from 5th to 15th Streets, features direct beach access, playgrounds for children, beach volleyball courts and concessions. Maurice Gibb Park in Sunset Harbour is known as the best spot on the Beach to catch a spectacular sunset overlooking the marina. ###### Photo courtesy of miamiandbeaches.lat Mid-Beach enjoys access to the Boardwalk beginning at Indian Beach Park at 46th and the Ocean, as well as the Beachwalk, which includes the Vita Course in Beach View Park at 53rd, where you can get a full, free outdoor workout. ###### North Beach Bandshell en Miami Beach: North Beach FL. Photo courtesy of miamiandbeaches.lat North Beach is home to the shady and tranquil North Beach Oceanside Park, which stretches from 78th Street to 87th and the Ocean, and features direct beach access, picnic areas and pavilions, walking and bike trails, enclosed play areas for dogs, and a children’s playground. North Beach skate park is close by and so is the North Beach Bandshell, where outdoor concerts, skating, and community activities take place year-round. If you love golf, the Normandy Shores Golf Course provides a peaceful escape within walking distance. --- ## Arts and Culture: South Beach vs Mid Beach vs North Beach --- ###### Bass Museum of Art. Photo courtesy of Artnexus South Beach has always been the epicenter of culture in Miami Beach, with the Bass Museum of Art, the New World Symphony, the Fillmore, and the famed yearly Art Basel Fair at the Convention Center keeping the arts alive and thriving in the city. But the art and culture is spreading northward in recent years, as the Faena District, which extends from 32nd to 36th streets on Collins Avenue between the Atlantic Ocean and Indian Creek, now hosts a slew of year-round cultural events. Further north, at 73rd and Collins, the recently renovated North Beach Bandshell presents a year-round program of cultural events for children and families, community activities such as skating night, and concerts for lovers of all musical genres, from indie bands to classical to jazz, and from salsa to reggaeton. --- ## Eating and Shopping: South Beach vs Mid Beach vs North Beach --- ###### **1212 Lincoln Road in Miami Beach, Florida is a mixed-use development by Plaza Construction** In general, the further south you go in Miami Beach, the more things abound: the highest concentration of restaurants, shops, and other commercial offerings is in South Beach. But as far as quality goes, you can find exceptionally good restaurants in all parts of Miami Beach. There are so many great restaurants in South Beach that it’s hard to pick just a few favorites, but those that come to mind quickly are Stiltsville Fish Bar, a casual seafood bar overlooking the water in Sunset Harbour, and Diya Miami on nearby Bay Road, which serves impeccable, vegetarian Indian-fusion cuisine. Local classics such as Joe’s Stone Crab and Smith & Wollensky in the South of Fifth neighborhood are always appropriate for those truly special occasions. Shopping is a must on Lincoln Road, an outdoor pedestrian shopping mall with major brands like H&M, Zara, Anthropologie, Pottery Barn, BCBG, and many more great brands. Collins Avenue also is home to great shopping and more local boutiques. In terms of grocery stores, South Beach has it all – Whole Foods, Trader Joe’s, Fresh Market, and several Publix stores. ###### **Gitano Miami | Faena** In Mid-Beach, Lola Restaurant and Grill is a favorite Argentine steak house, and Gitano Miami at Casa Faena is a tropical rooftop experience featuring Mexican specialties from the Yucatán region. For the best in Glatt Kosher and Middle Eastern delicacies, try the little-known Grill House Miami on Arthur Godfrey Road. Shopping here is more limited to the curated boutiques. ###### **Merkado 31** North Beach is a great place to spend less on authentic Latin American cuisine, with great Brazilian food at Little Brazil, exquisite Peruvian fusion at Merkado 31, and ultra-fresh seafood specialties inspired in the cooking of Cuba and Venezuela at Fifi’s. If you want something a little more upscale, try the Strand at the Carillon for classic continental cuisine, or the lavishly romantic Moroccan-French Rouge in Normandy Isle, where you can dine in a lush garden setting. --- ## Schools: South Beach vs Mid Beach vs North Beach --- ###### **North Beach Elementary** Miami Beach is a small enough community that the entire area is served by only one public middle school, Nautilus Middle School, located in Mid-Beach near the center off of 41st Street, and only one public high school, Miami Beach Senior High, located in South Beach. The most highly-ranked public elementary school in Miami Beach is the ironically-named North Beach Elementary, which is actually located in South Beach. Nearby Fienberg-Fisher Elementary, and South Pointe Elementary, also in South Beach, are highly-ranked as well, as is Biscayne Elementary in North Beach. The highest-ranked charter school on the beach is Mater Academy at Mt. Sinai in Mid-Beach, which serves the entire island of Miami Beach, in addition to children of employees at Mt. Sinai Hospital. Miami Beach is also home to many private schools, including parochial schools such as Lehman Day School, Hebrew Academy, St. Patrick’s School, and many others. --- ## Architecture and Housing: South Beach vs Mid Beach vs North Beach --- The architecture in all of Miami Beach is a mixture of Art Deco, neo-Mediterranean, and Mid-Century Modern, with newer developments that have sprung up over the past several decades. While single-family homes are rare in any area, you may still snatch up a handsome luxury residence in some neighborhoods, particularly along Alton Road, the Venetian Islands, La Gorce, and Pinetree Drive, or in the exclusive waterfront strip of Altos del Mar in North Beach. ###### **1 Hotel and Homes** South Beach provides the opportunity to live in a variety of housing options, from sleek oceanfront highrise such as 1 Hotel and Homes, or in a smaller boutique condo such as Absolut Lofts. Some of the most popular condo residences in South Beach include the Continuum I and II, the Mondrian, and the ultra-luxurious Apogee, all in the South of Fifth neighborhood. ###### **Faena House** In Mid-Beach you can live in a luxurious waterfront condo tower such as the classic Blue Diamond or Green Diamond, or the newer Faena House in the heart of the Faena District, which is transforming the flavor of this neighborhood by encouraging a decidedly younger and hipper demographic to revive the area. Check out our Guide to Living on Collins Avenue, with our picks of the best condos South of Fifth to North Beach and more. North Beach is the least touristy part of Miami Beach, and Miami Beach generally gets more affordable as you go north. Still, North Beach has a great variety of residential types and price points, from small single family homes and affordable rental apartments, to large mansions and extremely expensive condominiums. In this way, it is a reflection of South Beach; however, North Beach is the only area in Miami Beach where you can buy a single-family home directly on the ocean, in the rarified neighborhood of Altos Del Mar. Some of the most popular condo towers in North Beach include the elegant Akoya and Carillon Miami Wellness Resort and Residences, where you can live in an actual spa. --- ## Cost of Living: South Beach vs Mid Beach vs North Beach --- Generally, the farther north you go, the less expensive it gets to live in Miami Beach, with South Beach average listing ranging around $1,234,712 or $728 per square foot. Average listing prices in Mid-Beach are roughly $1,183,395, averaging about $671 per square foot, while higher-price listings in the area average about $5,460 per square foot, with incredible one-of-a-kind, waterfront listings topping off at $45,000,000\. North Beach is the most affordable area of Miami Beach, with an average listing price of $880,551, or average $616 per square foot. High listing prices average $39,900,000, or about $5,022 per square foot. In general, Miami Beach is an incredible place to live, and it has the neighborhood for you. **LET'S GET SOCIAL!** Connect with us on Instagram and Youtube. If you want more details of the ins and outs of Miami Beach living straight from the mouths of local experts who live and work here, call or email us anytime. We’re here to help you find your unique niche in South Florida. We’ll make sure you end up in the right area of Miami, where you’ll feel most authentically at home!