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Luxury Villas and Apartments in Miami
Villas and apartments by the ocean and the bay, from Art Deco South Beach to the banyan shade of Coconut Grove
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A young city with an old soul and a very long beach
Miami is barely older than the twentieth century. It was incorporated in 1896, shortly after Henry Flagler's railway reached Biscayne Bay, and in the years since it has managed to become several cities at once: a pastel Art Deco resort, a glass-towered financial centre, the cultural capital of Cuban America and, every December, the centre of the art world.
Our Miami collection runs to 290+ homes, from apartments high above Brickell and the bay to beachfront villas in Miami Beach, quieter family houses in Surfside and leafy villas with pools in Coconut Grove. Many have sea views, and the largest sleep big family parties with room to spare.
What follows is a guide to the neighbourhoods, the seasons and the table.
Miami at a glance
- Homes
- 290+ villas and apartments, with up to 8 bedrooms
- Guide prices
- Typically £2,400 to £7,600 a week, from around £2,100
- Best areas
- Miami Beach and Surfside for the ocean; Downtown and Brickell for the city; Coconut Grove for the bay
- Best time
- November to April for warm, drier weather; hurricane season runs from June to November
- Airport
- Miami International, usually 20 to 40 minutes from most homes depending on traffic
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Villa numbers and guide prices are updated daily from our live collection.
Villa Garbi North Beach Downtown Miami: Luxury 1-Bedroom Apartment with Swimming Pool & Sea Views – Downtown Miami1 bedrooms
House Palmetto Miami: Stunning 4-Bedroom Luxury Apartment with Seaview – Miami Beach4 bedrooms
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 bedroomsWhere to stay in Miami
Miami Beach for Art Deco and the Atlantic, Surfside for a quieter stretch of sand, Downtown and Brickell for bay views and city life, and Coconut Grove for shade, sailing and a slower pace.
Pastel facades and the open Atlantic
Miami Beach is a separate city, strung along barrier islands across Biscayne Bay. At its southern end, South Beach holds the Art Deco Historic District, where hundreds of 1930s hotels and apartment blocks line Ocean Drive and Collins Avenue in shades of mint, peach and lemon. Lummus Park runs between them and the sand.
Further north the mood calms. Normandy Isle and North Beach are residential and unhurried, and Surfside, a small low-rise town beyond, has a broad beach that families tend to love. Bal Harbour Shops sit just next door, for those who regard shopping as a sport.
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Towers, the bay and a Cuban coffee
Downtown and Brickell are where Miami looks most like a city, with apartment towers giving long views over Biscayne Bay. The Pérez Art Museum Miami sits on the waterfront, with the Frost Science museum beside it, and the Freedom Tower of 1925, where many Cuban exiles were first received, still stands on Biscayne Boulevard.
A short drive west, Little Havana's Calle Ocho offers cigar rollers, domino games in Máximo Gómez Park and a cafecito from a street window. North of Downtown, Wynwood's warehouse walls are covered in murals, and the Design District has galleries and some of the city's best restaurants.
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Banyan trees, sailing boats and a lighthouse
Coconut Grove was settled before Miami itself existed, and it still feels like a village, with banyan trees, bayside parks and a harbour full of sailing boats. The Barnacle, a house built in 1891, survives in its own wooded park, and Vizcaya, the Italianate winter estate of James Deering, has formal gardens running down to the bay.
Across the Rickenbacker Causeway, Key Biscayne is quieter still, with Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park and its nineteenth-century lighthouse at the southern tip. Families who want the beach without South Beach's late nights often find this side of the city suits them best.
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Stone crabs, Cuban sandwiches and a soft winter
Miami eats well and eats late. Stone crab season opens in mid-October, served cold with mustard sauce, and the Cuban sandwich, pressed flat with ham, roast pork and pickles, is the city's great contribution to lunch. Key lime pie finishes the job.
The best months are November to April, when the air is warm and drier. Art Basel Miami Beach fills the city each December, so book early for that week. Summers are hot and humid, with afternoon storms, and hurricane season runs from June to November. Our concierge can arrange restaurant tables, boat days on the bay, trips into the Everglades and transfers.
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Villa Levante Palm Island Miami Beach: Luxury 2-Bedroom Townhouse with Seaview & Pool – Miami Beach2 bedrooms · sleeps 4From £24,290 a week
Villa Azurine Alton Miami Beach: Luxury 2-Bedroom Apartment with Seaview & Pool – Miami Beach2 bedrooms · sleeps 4From £24,052 a week
Villa Aurore Normandy Isle Miami Beach: 2-Bedroom Luxury Apartment with Seaview & Pool Access – Miami Beach2 bedrooms · sleeps 4From £22,386 a week
Casa Cocoplum Miami: Luxury 3-Bedroom Villa with Beachfront Views – Miami Beach3 bedrooms · sleeps 6From £22,288 a week
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
House Brickell Miami: Spacious 5-Bedroom Penthouse with Ocean Views – Miami5 bedrooms · sleeps 10From £20,832 a week
Villa Alhambra Miami: Luxury 3-Bedroom Villa with Seaview & Pool – Miami Beach3 bedrooms · sleeps 6From £20,825 a weekWhy book your home in Miami with Excellence Luxury Villas
The right house, not the nearest one
Miami's homes run from Brickell towers to beach houses in Surfside, and traffic over the causeways can shape a holiday, so we know which neighbourhood keeps the beach, the bay or dinner within easy reach. With 290+ properties in Miami, 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.
Book direct
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 charters on Biscayne Bay, Everglades trips, private chefs, Art Basel planning, car hire and transfers from Miami International. 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?
Miami Beach suits those who want the ocean and Art Deco South Beach close by. Surfside is quieter and good for families. Downtown and Brickell suit city lovers who want bay views and restaurants, and Coconut Grove offers a leafy, slower pace by the bay.
When is the best time to visit Miami?
November to April brings warm, drier weather and is the main season. December is busy around Art Basel Miami Beach. Summers are hot and humid, and the Atlantic hurricane season runs from June to November.
Is Miami Beach part of Miami?
No. Miami Beach is a separate city on barrier islands across Biscayne Bay, linked to the mainland by causeways. It includes South Beach and the Art Deco Historic District, while Downtown, Brickell and Coconut Grove are in the City of Miami.
Can you arrange a private chef at a home in Miami?
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 cost?
Across our 290+ properties in Miami, weekly rates typically range from £2,400 to £7,600, with the most affordable from around £2,100 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 from the UK?
Direct flights from London to Miami International take around nine to ten hours. Most of our homes are 20 to 40 minutes from the airport depending on traffic, and our concierge can arrange private transfers.
Are there homes in Miami for large groups?
Yes. Our Miami collection includes properties with up to 8 bedrooms. Tell us the size of your party and the occasion, and we will send a shortlist that suits it.
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