The Most Desirable Miami Residences for a Winter Escape

The Residences at Shell Bay | Courtesy of Shell Bay

As autumn gets into full swing and temperatures drop in the Northeast, these coveted properties offer everything from crystal-clear lagoons to private beach clubs and rooftop sanctuaries, serving as both primary residences and exclusive retreats from cold weather and the demands of metropolitan life.

The Cloud One Hotel & Residences Wynwood

Leading the charge in Miami’s dynamic Art District, The Cloud One Hotel & Residences Wynwood marks a significant milestone as the first ground-up development by the renowned German lifestyle hotel brand in the United States. This pioneering project introduces luxury condominium living with à-la-carte hotel services to Wynwood, creating a distinguished residential experience in one of Miami’s most culturally rich neighborhoods.

The development’s crowning achievement is its lushly landscaped rooftop retreat, positioned to become Wynwood’s premier social destination. The elevated sanctuary offers panoramic views of Miami’s skyline from its swimming pool and deck, complemented by sophisticated food and beverage service from the property’s esteemed indoor-outdoor restaurant and bar. For New Yorkers accustomed to rooftop culture, this space provides familiar luxury in an entirely new setting.

The Cloud One Hotel & Residences Wynwood | VMI Studio

The Perigon Miami Beach

Situated on more than two acres of rare beachfront property along Indian Creek and the Atlantic Ocean, The Perigon at 5333 Collins Avenue offers residents breathtaking views spanning the Atlantic Ocean, Miami skyline, and Biscayne Bay, creating a visual experience that rivals exclusive Manhattan penthouses.

The property’s landscape design, crafted by Gustafson Porter + Bowman—the same firm responsible for the Eiffel Tower’s green spaces—demonstrates the level of international expertise invested in every detail. The Perigon’s private, residents-only beach club extends the luxury experience directly onto Miami Beach’s pristine sands, featuring full service, private cabanas, and curated culinary offerings by Michelin-starred chef Shaun Hergatt. Above the beach, an oceanfront lap pool provides similar shoreline vistas, lined with comfortable sunbeds and equipped for poolside dining. 

The Perigon Miami Beach | Binyan Studios

Four Seasons Private Residences Coconut Grove

As the Four Seasons brand’s first standalone residential development in Florida, Four Seasons Private Residences Coconut Grove provides residents with exceptional five-star service without requiring an attached hotel, creating an exclusive residential community that maintains the brand’s legendary hospitality standards. The expansive private pool deck serves as the development’s social centerpiece, featuring a sophisticated bar and lounge area serviced by Four Seasons staff.

Four Seasons Private Residences Coconut Grove | Courtesy of CMC Group and Fort Partners

SoLé Mia

Set on an impressive 184 acres between Biscayne Boulevard and Biscayne Bay near Oleta River State Park, SoLé Mia reimagines how luxury residences, nature, wellness, recreation, shopping, and dining can integrate to create an unparalleled lifestyle experience.

The development’s most striking feature is its seven-acre swimmable crystal lagoon with sandy beaches, creating a tropical paradise that provides waterfront access in an otherwise landlocked area of Miami. The lagoon features crystal-clear turquoise waters and white sandy beaches, offering residents year-round swimming, paddleboarding, kayaking, and relaxation in a resort-style setting that rivals Caribbean destinations.

SoLé Mia | Courtesy of SoLé Mia

Cipriani Residences Miami

Located in the heart of Miami’s dynamic Brickell neighborhood, Cipriani Residences brings the brand’s renowned Italian hospitality to highly personalized, exclusive residential amenities. The development represents a carefully curated approach to luxury living that emphasizes both sophistication and warmth, qualities that resonate strongly with New Yorkers familiar with the Cipriani brand from its Manhattan locations.

The development’s amenities reflect the same attention to detail and service excellence that has made Cipriani a global hospitality leader, creating a residential experience that feels both familiar and refreshingly new. 

Cipriani Residences Miami | The Boundary

The Residences at Shell Bay

Located in Hallandale Beach, The Residences at Shell Bay by Auberge Resorts Collection encompasses 108 bespoke residences within a 150-acre sanctuary, blending refined architecture with Auberge’s signature hospitality. At the heart of the community is an expansive collection of pool experiences, anchored by a 14,000-square-foot rooftop terrace atop the 20-story tower. Hot tubs, cabanas, a children’s splash zone, and a poolside bar and grill overlook the Greg Norman–designed championship golf course, offering residents an elevated lifestyle centered on wellness, leisure, and connection. 

The Residences at Shell Bay | Courtesy of Shell Bay