7 things to consider when buying a Miami Beach Waterfront Home

If you are buying a Miami Beach waterfront home, you are likely to have a boat or will be considering a boat in the near future. We are constantly asked a number of questions regarding waterfront purchases and Rick and I decided to write a list of 7 important factors to consider when buying a waterfront home in Miami.

Condition of Sea wall –

It is important for anyone buying a waterfront property to get a seawall inspection by a structural engineer or a seawall specialist.  Inspections should include not only the actual seawall but also settling cracks within the main house, patios and pool as well as dock areas.  Because most canal systems in Miami and Miami Beach are artificially made or made with landfills, the integrity of the seawall could ultimately determine the integrity of the structure of the home.  Doing a visual inspection of seawalls of adjacent properties is also recommended in order to avoid future settling.

Type of waterfront property

- If you look at an aerial view of Miami and Miami Beach, you will notice that there are numerous types of waterfront properties:  lakes, rivers, canals with direct ocean access, canals with fixed bridges, canals with no ocean access, non-navigable canals, and bayfront homes, to name a few.  Depending on the type of boat you have, you will need to consider fixed bridges (clearance heights), depth of canals, and proximity to bay and or ocean access.  There are several waterfront communities in Miami and Miami Beach that have direct ocean access but you have to navigate at idle speed for miles which can mean being on your boat for a couple of hours before you can really do some boating.

Boat Dock

- it is important to inspect not only the condition of an existing dock, but also if the type of dock can accommodate your boat. There are a lot of canals in Miami with natural coral sea walls and no docks – you may not want to dock your boat next to natural coral.  If there is no dock on the property, it may be a good idea to contact DERM (Department of Environmental Resources Management) about what kind of dock they will allow in a particular canal.  DERM may even send an inspector out to the property in order to make recommendations.

Davits and/or Boat Lift

- depending on the size of the boat, most boat owners will not keep the vessel inside the water and use davits and/or boat lifts to raise the boat out of the water while not in use. Whichever your choice, make sure to inspect existing davits or make sure the existing seawall can accommodate a boat lift of your choice.

Protection from the elements

Bayfront homes are obviously the most desired type of waterfront property but can also leave your property very exposed to the elements (weather and hurricanes).  Canal front properties are said to protect not only your house, but boats as well in case of increment weather.  This doesn’t mean that you should not purchase a bayfront home, it means you should consider location when purchasing.

Location of home within a canal

- because of the intricate design of canals in Miami and Miami Beach, some canals may be comparable to dead-end streets.  These canals, depending on currents and wind may accumulate debris and garbage that can become a nuisance.  If a property is located at the end of a dead-end canal, make sure you ask about accumulation of debris throughout the year.

Insurance Costs

- just keep in mind that property insurance costs will be higher for waterfront homes, especially open bay properties.

 

There is nothing like owning a Miami Beach waterfront home. To be able to enjoy our beautiful weather as well as the views is priceless and it is what makes Miami Waterfront Real Estate so unique.

*originally published on Nov. 23, 2008*

Miami Beach Luxury Housing Report – first half of 2011

I can’t believe 1/2 of 2011 is already gone!  Fortunately for Miami Beach Realtors, things are improving on a daily basis and we have been busy!  So here is the scoop on what has happened with Miami Beach homes in the first half of the year.  There were 130 Miami Beach homes sold already in 2011 – out of those, 55 were sales over $1 Million which is 42% of all sales….not bad for a “depreciating market”.  You need to keep in mind that when the big honchos like the Case-Shiller Index, come up with their data interpretation, they pull together ALL of Miami-Dade County and the numbers look grim – so the need to go local is crucial to get a real perspective (yes, I sound like a broken record).

Because we do specialize in Miami Beach luxury homes and waterfront homes, I will give you a summary of all the waterfront homes sold this year in Miami Beach and I will break those down by island or desirable location within Miami Beach.  You will see a lot of Mega sales (the ones above $3 Million), which is a change from 2010. (click on the graph above to download PDF of all sales to date).

Star Island Home Sales

There were only 3 Star Island homes sold so far this year ranging from $7.1 million to $25.5 million!  The average price per square foot coming in at $1,028 and the highest for all of Miami Beach.

13 Star Island was listed for $32,000,000 and sold for $25,500,000.  With 8 bedrooms / 8 bathrooms / 2 half-baths, 15,008 square feet of living space on a 100′ X 400′ lot with private dock, pool, boat lift, state of the art electronics ….yada yada yada – (everything you would expect from a 15,000 sf mansion).  What’s amazing is that this house was listed January of 2011 and sold in only 2 months!  (the monthly rental for this gem was $325,000 – higher than the average home in Dade-County!) << that’s why I love Miami.

Hibiscus Island Home Sales

There were 3 Hibiscus Island homes sold this year ranging from $2.4 Million to $9.35 Million.  The average price per square foot for the island coming in at $828.  The highest sale in Hibiscus was my all-time favorite home designed by Oppenheim at 40 South Hibiscus Drive – Miami Beach Luxury Home Pick – Hibiscus Island << click to see the photos - A – MA- ZING!!  and the lucky buyer walked away with this beauty for $9.350 Million.  The house was originally listed for $13,995,000 in June of 2010, was reduced several times and sold in May.

Venetian Islands Home Sales

The Venetian Islands are seeing quite a bit of movement in the past 2 months, and there have been 12 waterfront home sales this year with an average price per square foot of $725 – quite an increase from the average $634/sf in 2010! The highest sale was for unfinished construction at $5.5 Million back in March.

1424 N Venetian Way came in as the 2nd highest Miami Beach home sold in March of 2011.  It was originally listed at $6.5 Million in August of 2009 and finally sold for $5.5.

Sunset Islands Home Sales

The Sunset islands have seen better days with only 2 sales so far this year and average price per square foot of $717 (less than The Venetian Islands which is unheard of!).

1410 W 25 St – sold for $5,000,000 on June 7th, 2011.  Located in Sunset Island 2 – with 5,920 sf and 20,200 sf lot (inside lot, not open bay).  This house was purchased for $6.5 Million in November 2005 and took only 3 weeks to sell when they listed it for $5.499 Million in April of this year.  The Marketing description reading: screaming in all caps:

GREAT MIAMI BEACH WATERFRONT ESTATE WHERE QUIET COLORS CREATE A BOLD IMPACT YET A RELAXED SENSE OF INDULGENCE. BEST DESCRIBED AS THE HOUSE THAT BECOMES YOUR HOME, THIS BEAUTIFULLY REMODELED FIVE BEDROOM, (WITH OPTION TO USE THE STUDY AS A SIXTH BEDROOM) AND SIX AND ONE HALF BATH ISLAND OASIS, EXUDES TRANQUILITY AWASH A SEA OF WIDE-OPEN SPACES, LUSH TROPICAL LANDSCAPING AND 100 FEET OF WATERFRONT FRONTAGE.  A STONE-THROW AWAY FROM THE OPEN BAY!

North Bay Road Home Sales

I’m always curious to analyze how North Bay Road Mansions stand up against the rest of Miami Beach.  There are no private gates, but gorgeous open bay views that take your breath away.  There have been 5 North Bay Road homes sold this year, which are not a real representation of what usually sells and the average price per sq.ft. coming in at $769.  The highest sale was in our Top 3 highest Miami Beach Homes – April edition.

Pinetree Drive Home Sales

Pinetree has only had 2 waterfront home sales this year, with an average price per sq.ft. $621.  The highest Pinetree Drive Home was in our Top 3 Miami Beach Home Sales – March edition.

More Miami Beach Home Sales

In addition to the mentioned sales, there was also one sale in Allison Island for $2.45 Million (fixer upper selling at $491 / square foot), and no waterfront sales yet in La Gorce Island, Bal Harbour, Bay Harbor Islands, Indian Creek Village or Palm Island.  Normandy Island had 5 sales with an average price per square foot of $436 and we decided to add Golden Beach to the mix because we are seeing a lot of people considering the move there because of affordability factors.

Golden Beach Home Sales

There have been  7 waterfront Golden Beach homes sold this year with an average price of $621/sq.ft.  The highest sale was an oceanfront house selling at $7.7 Million

277 Ocean Blvd sold in March for $1,186 / sq.ft. – that’s higher than the Star Island home sale but then again, we are talking beach front.  A 6,495 sf house on a 20,700 sf lot with 6 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms and 1 half-bath, 2-car garage, totally renovated with a monthly rental price of $42,000.  It was originally listed for $11,800,000 in 2006.  Remember that Ricky Martin is also selling his Golden Beach home – that one listed for $18.9 Million.

So there you have a brief synopsis of what has happened to the Miami Beach Waterfront Housing Market in the first half of the year.  To download the data associated with this article, please click on the button bellow.  **all information obtained from the Southeast Florida Multiple Listing Service**

Google your Miami Beach REALTOR

Dear Miami Beach home Seller:

Do you realize that today’s real estate buyer is smart? is educated? and will research your property to death before they even place an offer?

Most of you are even aware that almost 90% of buyers start their search on the Internet, so what do you have to do to sell your home?

If you are planning to sell, you have to be just as smart as those buyers and you need to do a little homework.  Your research should start with Google.

Google the area you live in to see which agents have a strong Internet presence.  Those agents that have a strong presence will know how to market your property on-line and will know how to expose your listing to millions of buyers.

Example:  You want to sell you Miami Shores Home – you should Google “Miami Shores Real Estate”, “Miami Shores”, “Miami Shores Homes” and any other combination thereof.  Take a look at the first 2 (maybe even 3) pages of Google Searches and find out what each one of those Realtors is doing to market their listings.

It’s not about your Realtor having a website anymore, it’s about your Realtor knowing where to place your listing, exposing your property in not only local web-portals, but all over the world.

If you are not finding your favorite agent in Google, or the properties they are selling, it may be time to re-examine your “selling strategy”.

Please remember that although this is a very important part of the equation, once you find that “Googable Realtor” (no that’s not a real word), you should also follow home preparation and pricing recommendations.

• Staging your Miami Home

• Why isn’t your Miami home selling?

• Pricing your Miami Home

• How to Sell Your Home in Black and White

• Home Sellers Can’t Handle The Truth

• First Impressions in Real Estate

**originally published June 25th, 2008**

Why pick THAT Miami Beach Realtor?

You are interviewing Miami Beach REALTORS and have no idea who to hire because they all have something that impresses you, good track record, good communication skills, good client testimonials, good Internet presence…..so how can you make up your mind?

The key is to be able to identify how they market themselves as opposed to how they market properties.  At first this may seem like easy task, but once you start thinking about it you realize that most REALTORS spend more money branding themselves that promoting their properties.  Not that there’s anything wrong with that, it’s only wrong when they want to sell you their branding efforts as property marketing.

In addition to identifying the type of marketing an agent does, it’s good to know where marketing efforts need to be more aggressive and where buyers will ultimately find your home.  The National Association of Realtors (NAR) just published a 2010 profile of home buyers and sellers which includes this graph that details where buyers found the home they purchased from 2001 through 2010.

Interestingly enough, in 2010, 75% of buyers bound their home with the help of another REALTOR or on-line! (and the Internet is half of that number).  Which just means that yard signs, open houses, newspaper and magazine ads and brochures are a minuscule part of the equation!  Seriously??  But those property brochures are so pretty!!  And what have we been telling you?  The brochures are part of an agent’s branding efforts, it gets them more listings….not necessarily sell homes.

Brand Marketing vs. Product Marketing

A good REALTOR will use both types of marketing not only to attract more clients but to ultimately sell real estate.  Furthermore, Brand and Product will often be combined because in real estate, you really can’t separate one from the other.  A good example of this will be direct mailers with “just listed” information – the property will be shown and described and the agent brand will be emphasized – but do you see these in the list above? Yet one overly used home selling pitch is that “neighbors will tell friends and family about the home, which is the best type of word-of-mouth marketing” << can you say “MEANINGLESS SCRIPT”?

Tracey Drake from Suite101.com gives us a great analogy to differentiate the two:

Ford telling consumers that “Quality is Job 1″ – this is Brand Marketing

Selling that consumer a Ford Mustang – this is Product Marketing

So what am I telling you here?  In a customer service driven society, how can we not know when we are buying something for the brand, not necessarily the quality?  How can we not realize that the pretty magazine ad will not sell our home?  or the ingenious TV ad or the catchy yard sign?

So sit down with your Miami Beach Realtor and ask how they are using The Internet to reach the end buyer, what will they do differently to make your home stand out from the thousands of properties on the web and how is their business relationship with other Realtors since ultimately it will be their competition who will bring your home’s buyer.

For additional marketing insights, read Seth Godin’s What do you know? - a great list that manages to separate egos from achievers with some of my favorite points:

• Anticipated, personal and relevant advertising always does better than unsolicited junk.
• You can’t fool all the people, not even most of the time. And people, once unfooled, talk about the experience.
• Traditional ways of interrupting consumers (TV ads, trade show booths, junk mail) are losing their cost-effectiveness. At the same time, new ways of spreading ideas (blogs, permission-based RSS information, consumer fan clubs) are quickly proving how well they work.
• Good marketers tell a story.
• Living and breathing an authentic story is the best way to survive in an conversation-rich world.
• In the googleworld, the best in the world wins more often, and wins more.

ONE Bal Harbour Condos, Resort and Spa

When you think of exclusive real estate and luxury living in Miami, Bal Harbour always comes up….and that undoubtedly leads to One Bal Harbour Resort & Spa.  The site was home to The Old Harbor House that many of us remember from years ago because of the incredible boardwalk that leads to one of the most beautiful and secluded shores in Miami Beach.  The building is nothing short of fantastic and takes advantage of endless views of the Haulover Inlet and The Atlantic Ocean.

Anyone that knows me KNOWS that I’m all about the views and that’s why One Bal Harbour Condo is one of my faves.  The lobby and common areas are not overstated and I assume done modestly as not to appear pretentious but instead classy and low-key, very similar to the profile of the European and South American buyers the condo attracts.

Of course I have to mention the architects – NBWW, or Nichols Brosch Wurst Wolf and Associates, formerly (Nichols Brosch Sandoval and Associates) – known mostly for their hotel architecture and done local projects like Fontainebleau II and III, The “W” Hotel in South Beach and The Loews Hotel, to mention a few.  The truth is that the floor plans work – although not as clean and simple as I prefer, I was taken aback by the framing of the views (which is major brownie points in my book).  The building is a bit labyrinthian in nature, but I love the location and also the location (now you know why my kids think I exaggerate).

So here’s the 411:

Out of 124 total condo-hotel units at One Bal Harbour Resort & Spa, there are 40 units left in inventory.  What’s amazing here is that the prices start at $700/per square foot and the units are totally furnished and decorated with mahogany wood floors, stone counters, leather accents, custom artwork by Jay McCafferty and Darren Waterston, plasma TV’s as well as fully equipped kitchens.  The residences are either 550 square foot studios or 1100 square foot one-bedroom suites (or combo of both).  They all come fully furnished and equipped and hotel rental program is optional.

Many of you will call to discuss cap rates and rental income, but as I have explained before with condo-hotels, we are only allowed to sell the real estate and prohibited from discussing economic tax benefits from rental arrangement or projections on rental income – we can, on the other hand, arrange a meeting with the party in charge of the rental aspect of the condo-hotel.

So you can own a spectacular studio starting in the $350,000’s or a one bedroom in the $750,000’s – not bad when you compare to prices in other “exclusive Miami Beach Condos”.

I love when I can share distributions with our readers – here are some rendered floor plans for you to see the flow of the residences.

One Bedroom Suite

2 Bedroom Suite

Studio

One Bal Harbour was built in 2007 and the Interior Designers were Culpepper, McAuliffe and Meaders.  Building amenities include restaurant (One Blue Restaurant) • 10,000 square foot L’Institute de Guerlain Spa • Oceanview pool and beachfront cabanas • Beachside service

The Developer description reads as follows:

The ultra-chic oceanfront ONE Bal Harbour Hotel & Spa is located on teh northeastern end of Bal Harbour Village, bordered by Baker’s Haulover Inlet and the Atlantic Ocean.  Almost 750 feet of pristine beachfront and world-class amenities on a spectacular five-acre site only 15 minutes away from renowned South Beach and right next the exclusive Bal Harbour Shops.  Our Bal Harbour hotel offers easy access from both Miami and Fort Lauderdale International airports.

Innovatively modern in design with a curved shape and glass exteriors, our 18-story Hotel elegantly combines state of the art technology, refined and peaceful contemporary interiors, unique custom made artwork and an exquisite ambiance for those expecting nothing but perfection.”

Blog Action Day at Prime Miami Beach

This year over 9,000 blogs across the world have registered to write about Climate Change because there is power in numbers and together we can make a difference.

So how does Miami Beach Luxury Real Estate relate to Climate Change? easy, think of green products, how real estate is built, what waste is produced, what appliances are used, the “walkable” factor of your real estate to shopping and business. No matter the industry, there is something you can do to help our planet.

I have talked about Green Urbanism because it’s a topic dear to my heart and somehow it seems like Miami is distant from many of the walkable communities concept because of Urban Sprawl. I’ve even talked about Green Designer Finisher for your kitchen, identifying recycled glass counter tops. My favorite is Miami Green Houses from the past where I identify 3 Green Mid-century architects and their masterpieces. And lastly, 5 Green conscious moves for your home (anyone can do these).

Take a look at who else is participating in this year’s Blog Action Day:

• Six Eco Realtors to Watch- Blog Action Day 2009 (Agent Genius)
• Bloggers of all stripes grab a piece of the climate pie for Blog Action Day 2009 (Grist)
• Who’s participating at Blog Action Day

7 things to consider when buying a Miami Waterfront Home

If you are buying a Miami Beach waterfront home, you are likely to have a boat or will be considering a boat in the near future. We are constantly asked a number of questions regarding waterfront purchases and Rick and I decided to write a list of 7 important factors to consider when buying a waterfront home in Miami Beach.

Condition of Sea wall - It is important for anyone buying a waterfront property to get a seawall inspection by a structural engineer or a seawall specialist. Inspections should include not only the actual seawall but also settling cracks within the main house, patios and pool as well as dock areas. Because most canal systems in Miami and Miami Beach are artificially made or made with landfills, the integrity of the seawall could ultimately determine the integrity of the structure of the home. Doing a visual inspection of seawalls of adjacent properties is also recommended in order to avoid future settling.

Type of waterfront property – If you look at an aerial view of Miami Beach, you will notice that there are numerous types of waterfront properties: lakes, rivers, canals with direct ocean access, canals with fixed bridges, canals with no ocean access, non-navigable canals, and bayfront homes, to name a few. Depending on the type of boat you have, you will need to consider fixed bridges (clearance heights), depth of canals, and proximity to bay and or ocean access.

There are several waterfront communities in Miami Beach that have direct ocean access but you have to navigate at idle speed for miles which can mean being on your boat for a couple of hours before you can really do some boating.

Boat Dock – it is important to inspect not only the condition of an existing dock, but also if the type of dock can accommodate your boat. There are a lot of canals in Miami with natural coral sea walls and no docks – you may not want to dock your boat next to natural coral. If there is no dock on the property, it may be a good idea to contact DERM (Department of Environmental Resources Management) about what kind of dock they will allow in a particular canal. DERM may even send an inspector out to the property in order to make recommendations.

Davits and/or Boat Lift – depending on the size of the boat, most boat owners will not keep the vessel inside the water and use davits and/or boat lifts to raise the boat out of the water while not in use. Whichever your choice, make sure to inspect existing davits or make sure the existing seawall can accommodate a boat lift of your choice.

Protection from the elements - Bayfront homes are obviously the most desired type of waterfront property but can also leave your property very exposed to the elements (weather and hurricanes). Canal front properties are said to protect not only your house but boats as well in case of increment weather. This doesnt mean that you should not purchase a bayfront home, it means you should consider location when purchasing.

Location of home within a canal – because of the intricate design of canals in Miami and Miami Beach, some canals may be comparable to dead-end streets. These canals, depending on currents and wind may accumulate debris and garbage that can become a nuisance. If a property is located at the end of a dead-end canal, make sure you ask about accumulation of debris throughout the year.

Insurance Costs – just keep in mind that property insurance costs will be higher for waterfront homes, especially open bay properties.

There is nothing like owning a waterfront home in Miami Beach. To be able to enjoy our beautiful weather as well as the views is priceless and it is what makes Miami Beach Waterfront Real Estate so unique.

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Miami Beach Luxury Real Estate – St. Regis Resort & Residences – Bal Harbour

July 12, 2009

In the middle of what many are calling a Miami housing slump, there are on-going developments like The St. Regis Resort & Residences in Bal Harbour. Total luxury, the best amenities, and a perfect location for your vacation getaway, indulging lifestyle and elegant living.

Experience the future of Legendary Luxury. St. Regis Resort & Residences, Bal Harbour is a peerless haven of oceanfront elegance; quiet, unwavering taste; and anticipatory service.

Legendary Luxury

St. Regis Resort & Residences, Bal Harbour is a medley of personalized service, exquisite design and unmatched amenities that create a lifestyle like no other on Florida’s Gold Coast. Just steps away from the famous Bal Harbour Shops and minutes from the whirlwind energy and Art Deco magic of South Beach, St. Regis Resort & Residences, Bal Harbour is a world of compelling amenities and impeccable standards.

This Miami Beach Luxury Real Estate project is currently under construction and the site is where the known Sheraton Bal Harbour that attracted people from all over the world because of its magnificent beaches, once stood – 9 acres of stunning oceanfront property. I feel a bit nostalgic about this project because of the fond memories I have at The Sheraton, but know The St. Regis will do those memories more than justice. Also good for you to know that the project is self-financed by Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. and The Related Group, which makes the estimated completion date of “end of 2010″, very believable. The location is 9701 Collins Avenue, Florida 33154.

The pricing is high, no questions about it. According to a St. Regis’ sales representative it is 2-3 times what everybody else is, but justified by the land, amenities and because it is a “trophy property”. The average price per square foot is $1650 – properties range between $2,000,000 and $11,000,000 and the best sellers are the biggest and most expensive units. Maintenance fees will range between $1.05 to $1.15 per square foot.

Because it is under construction, I wasn’t able to give you my eagle-eye critique on finishes but the fact is that this project architects are Sieger Suarez Architects, and interior design done by Yabu Pushelberg, the same ones that designed Apogee in South Beach. There is a sales office where you can see sample finishes, including kitchen, bath and living room (pictured above).

St. Regis Residences

• extraordinary one, two and three-bedroom private residences
• Panoramic windows offer expansive ocean and bay views
• spacious outdoor balcony “living rooms” invite easy relaxation and carefree entertaining
• Contemporary five-fixture master bathrooms feature walk-in shower and expansive marble surface treatments throughout
• premium kitchen appliances and European style cabinetry
• pre-wired for state-of-the-art communications and other control systems, including up to four double telephone lines, satellite or cable provider
• 10′ ceiling heights
• Residential pool areas available exclusively to owners and their guests
• dedicated residential porte-cochere and interior lobby custom designed by Yabu Pushelberg

The St. Regis Hotel-Condominium Residences (condo-hotel)

• fully furnished condo-hotel residences will convey the inimitable style of award-winning interior design firm Yabu Pushelberg
• Spacious executive suites, one-bedroom suites and convertible two-bedroom suites
• Breathtaking ocean views
• integrated, self-contained Midnight Kitchenette
• spacious outdoor balcony “living rooms” expand your leisure and entertaining horizons
• State-of-the-art intelligent controls for climate, lighting, window shades, and in-room electronics
• walk-in closets with integrated European wardrobe cabinetry
• Four-fixture bathrooms featuring a walk-in shower with richly finished marble floors, vanities, and walls.
• Digital Video On Command (DVOD)
• Wired and wireless High-Speed Internet Access
• Hands-free telephones
• Personal safes large enough to accommodate a laptop computer
• 10′ ceiling heights
• Owner lock-out closet for secure storage of personal items

Services and Amenities

• Remede Spa
• 24/7 St. Regis Concierge team to assist with all arrangements and requests
• Celebrated St. Regis Butler Service
• 24-hour valet parking
• 24-hourr security
• 24-hour in-room dining service
• Bellman
• Busines services
• Full-time maintenance staff
• Newspaper delivery
• Preferred access and signing priviledges for owners
• Housekeeping
• Pre-arrival provisioning/grocery shopping and delivery
• In-room catering
• Personal chef
• Dry-cleaning and laundry services
• Plant care maintenance
• Overnight shoe shine
• Pet services
• Access to St. Regis events
• Shopping bag pick-up service from Bal Harbour Shops
• Oceanfront cabanas with flat-panel televisions, mini bars, ece makers and Wi-Fi connectivity
• Signature restaurants
• exclusive beach access
• state-of-the-art business center
• executive meeting rooms with integrated audio visual systems
• a Grand Ballroom and premier banquet facilities
• St. Regis Kids’ programming
• Preferred theatre, events, sports tickets
• Courier services
• IT personal support assistance
• Translation services
• Personal security

At the pool & on the beach: services and amenities

• refreshing cool-mist spritzers at the pool and beach
• revitalizing cold towels poolsize
• Gourmet lunch boxes for beach picnics
• Oceanfront cabanas with flat-planel screen televisions, mini bars, ice makers, and WiFi connectivity for laptops
• Pool bar and grill

Around town: services and amenities

• Personal chauffeur and limousine services
• Shopping bag pick-up service from Bal Harbour Shops
• St. Regis Personal Shopping Services and VIP invitations to exclusive trunk shows

Remede Spa

• A haven of pampering indulgences and advanced treaments
• Complete offering of spa treatments including customized facials, massages, body treatments, waxing and nail services based on the exclusive Laboratoire Remede skincare line
• The convenience of in-room treatments
• Steam, sauna and jacuzzi
• Couple’s room
• Vichy shower room
• Deluxe body treatment room

Fitness

• State-of-the-art cardio and strength training equipment
• Certified personal fitness instructors
• Nutritionist services

Dining

• Signature restaurants
• St. Regis signature wine bar
• Pool bar and grill
• 24-hour in-room dining service

NOTE: If you are interested in getting a full-color brochure and additional information sent to you about St. Regis Resort and Residences, Bal Harbor, please e-mail us at info@miamism.com with your name and address and will be happy to make the arrangements (all information will be kept confidential)

*renderings courtesy of St. Regis Resort & Residences – Bal Harbour*

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