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Luxury Apartments and Villas in Miami Beach
Sea-view apartments and villas on an island of pale sand, pastel Deco hotels and long Cuban lunches
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Pastel hotels, pale sand and a bay full of boats
Miami Beach is a barrier island. Biscayne Bay separates it from mainland Miami, and a string of causeways joins the two. A broad ribbon of pale sand runs down its Atlantic side, and behind it sits one of the largest groups of Art Deco buildings anywhere: around a square mile of pastel hotels and porthole windows, listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1979.
Our Miami Beach collection runs to 80+ properties. Most are apartments with sea views, many with pools, spas or hot tubs, and there are also a few villas and houses, some of them on Fisher Island. A good number are on Normandy Isle and in North Beach, where life moves a good deal more slowly than on Ocean Drive.
Below is a guide to the neighbourhoods, the seasons and the serious business of a long Miami lunch.
Miami Beach at a glance
- Apartments
- 80+ apartments, villas and houses, with up to 6 bedrooms
- Guide prices
- Typically £2,700 to £16,500 a week, from around £2,300
- Best areas
- South Beach, Mid-Beach, North Beach and Normandy Isle, and Fisher Island
- Best time
- December to April for warm, dry days; early December for Art Basel
- Getting there
- Miami International airport, around 20 to 30 minutes from South Beach without traffic
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Villa numbers and guide prices are updated daily from our live collection.
Villa Albora Normandy Isle Miami Beach: Luxury 4-Bedroom Villa with Seaview & Pool – Miami Beach4 bedrooms
Casa Cocoplum Miami Beach: 3-Bedroom Beachfront Villa with Pool – Miami Beach3 bedrooms
Villa Levante Allison Island Miami Beach: Luxury 3-Bedroom Villa with Beachfront Pool – Miami Beach3 bedrooms
Villa Alhambra Miami Miami Beach: Elegant 3-Bedroom Beachfront Villa with Pool – Miami Beach3 bedroomsWhere to stay in Miami Beach
South Beach for Art Deco and restaurants, Mid-Beach for a calmer stretch of sand, North Beach and Normandy Isle for quiet sea-view apartments, Fisher Island for privacy, and Surfside just to the north.
Neon, terrazzo and the postcard view
South Beach, the southern end of the island, is the Miami Beach you know from postcards. Ocean Drive looks over Lummus Park to the sea, and its Deco hotels light up in neon after dark. The Miami Design Preservation League runs walking tours from Ocean Drive that explain the eyebrow ledges, porthole windows and terrazzo floors.
A few blocks inland is Lincoln Road, a pedestrian street of shops and café tables. The Wolfsonian on Washington Avenue holds a remarkable collection of design and propaganda art. At the southern tip, South Pointe Park has a fishing pier and the best seat in town for watching cruise ships slide out through Government Cut.
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Grand hotels, then a gentler pace
North of South Beach, the island quietens. Mid-Beach is the stretch of grand hotels along Collins Avenue, with the Bass Museum of art just to the south in Collins Park. A beachfront path runs for miles beside the dunes and is at its best early, before the heat arrives.
Further north, North Beach is known for its MiMo buildings, the cheerful Miami Modern style of the 1950s and 60s. Normandy Isle sits on the bay side, with French-named streets and a fountain in its small central plaza, and many of our apartments here look straight over the water. Surfside, which keeps a small-town feel, is just beyond.
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A private island and the mainland beyond
Fisher Island lies just south of South Pointe and you can only get there by ferry or private boat, which tells you most of what you need to know about its privacy. It was once the winter estate of William Kissam Vanderbilt II, and his mansion is now the island's club.
The mainland across Biscayne Bay has its own attractions. There are the murals and galleries of Wynwood, the Pérez Art Museum in Downtown Miami, cafecito and dominoes on Calle Ocho in Little Havana, and the leafy bayside streets of Coconut Grove. All of them are a short drive over the causeways, traffic permitting.
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Stone crab, cafecito and a winter sun
Miami Beach eats well, and in several languages. Joe's Stone Crab has been serving at the southern end of the island since 1913. Florida's stone crab season runs from mid October to early May, which handily overlaps with the best weather. Cuban sandwiches, ceviche and a small cup of sweet, strong cafecito are the everyday staples.
December to April is high season: warm, dry and much less humid. Art Basel Miami Beach fills the city's convention centre in early December, and the rest of town with it, so book well ahead for that week. Summer is hot and sticky, with afternoon storms, and the Atlantic hurricane season runs from June to November. Our concierge can book restaurant tables, boat days on the bay, Art Deco tours and airport transfers.
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House Mangrove Miami Beach: Luxury 3-Bedroom Apartment with Seaview & Gym – Miami Beach3 bedrooms · sleeps 6From £21,875 a week
Manor Biscayne Miami: Luxury 2-Bedroom Apartment with Seaview & Hot Tub – Miami Beach2 bedrooms · sleeps 4From £21,301 a week
Villa Alhambra Miami: Luxury 3-Bedroom Villa with Seaview & Pool – Miami Beach3 bedrooms · sleeps 6From £20,825 a week
Villa Levante La Gorce Miami Beach: Luxury 2-Bedroom Apartment with Ocean Views – Miami Beach2 bedrooms · sleeps 4From £19,845 a week
House Biscayne Miami Beach: Luxury 3-Bedroom Apartment with Beachfront Access – Miami Beach3 bedrooms · sleeps 6From £18,907 a week
House Mangrove Miami: Luxury 3-Bedroom Apartment with Seaview & Pool – Miami Beach3 bedrooms · sleeps 8From £18,641 a week
House Cocoplum Miami Beach: Luxury 2-Bedroom Beachfront Apartment with Seaview – Miami Beach2 bedrooms · sleeps 4From £18,151 a week
Villa Alborada Normandy Isle Miami Beach: Spacious 3-Bedroom Luxury Apartment with Seaviews – Miami Beach3 bedrooms · sleeps 6From £17,955 a weekSearch all 80+ properties in Miami Beachor see them on the map
Why book your apartment in Miami Beach with Excellence Luxury Villas
The right house, not the nearest one
Miami Beach changes character every few blocks, from the late nights of South Beach to the quiet bayside streets of Normandy Isle, and we know which buildings put you on the sand and which ones suit a family. With 80+ properties in Miami Beach, we can usually find the house that suits you rather than the one that happens to be free. Search by size, pool, location and price, or tell us what you have in mind and we will put together a shortlist.
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You book with us directly, with no booking fees. Questions about access, parking, pool heating or how far it really is to the nearest beach go to people who can find out the answer.
A concierge who knows the territory
Restaurant reservations, boat days on Biscayne Bay, Art Deco walking tours, Art Basel planning, car hire and transfers from Miami and Fort Lauderdale airports. Our concierge team arranges all of it, leaving you free to decide which terrace to sit on.
A house for every kind of party
Couples, families with small children, three generations together or a crowd of friends celebrating a birthday: we match the house to the group, down to the number of bathrooms and whether the pool is fenced.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the best area to stay in Miami Beach?
South Beach suits those who want Art Deco, restaurants and nightlife on the doorstep. Mid-Beach is calmer, with grand hotels and a quieter beach. North Beach and Normandy Isle feel residential and relaxed, with plenty of sea-view apartments, and Fisher Island offers the most privacy.
When is the best time to visit Miami Beach?
December to April brings warm, dry days and lower humidity. Early December is busy with Art Basel, and March can be crowded with spring break. Summer is hot and humid, and the hurricane season runs from June to November.
Do I need a car in Miami Beach?
Not for South Beach, which is easy to walk, and a free trolley service runs around the island. A car is useful for days out on the mainland, in the Everglades or down to the Florida Keys, and our concierge can arrange car hire.
Can you arrange a private chef at a apartment in Miami Beach?
Yes. Our concierge can arrange a private chef for a single dinner or your whole stay, along with cookery lessons, guided visits, transfers and restaurant reservations.
How much does a luxury propertie in Miami Beach cost?
Across our 80+ properties in Miami Beach, weekly rates typically range from £2,700 to £16,500, with the most affordable from around £2,300 a week and the largest estates well above. Prices depend on the size of the property, its location and the season, with July and August the most expensive. These are guide prices based on current listings; each property page shows its own rates for your dates.
How do I get to Miami Beach from the UK?
Direct flights from London Heathrow to Miami International take around nine to ten hours. The airport is around 20 to 30 minutes from South Beach without traffic, and Fort Lauderdale airport is around 45 minutes to an hour to the north. Our concierge can arrange transfers.
Are there apartments in Miami Beach for large groups?
Yes. Our Miami Beach collection includes properties with up to 6 bedrooms. Tell us the size of your party and the occasion, and we will send a shortlist that suits it.
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80+ sea-view homes in Miami Beach, from South Beach to Normandy Isle