Miami’s Hidden Gems: The Venetian Islands’ Luxury Condos

Miami Beach’s Venetian Islands are a coveted set of isles tucked into the east side of Biscayne Bay, linking South Beach via the Venetian Causeway to mainland Miami in Edgewater. While most of the Venetian Islands’ condo buildings are older, they are still coveted for their location, history and sense of community. And many have recently completed comprehensive renovations, reviving exteriors, refreshing interiors, and upgrading amenities. 

If you’re interested in buying in the Venetian Islands, including Belle Isle, and its secluded community, this guide highlights the top five most luxurious condos for sale on the Venetian Islands, which also happen to be the most expensive buildings in this highly desirable pocket-sized neighborhood. 

Read on to find out what it’s like to live on this idyllic island, the kinds of amenities these top-class residences provide, and which building tops our list.

— Why Choose the Venetian Islands?

This island retreat is a little-known address in Miami Beach that is one of our favorite secrets because it’s perfectly located and made up mostly of single-family homes. Residents not only get to relish the joys, views, and privacy of island living, but 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 Islands properties some of the most prized in Miami. Most of the Venetian Island condos are located on the circular Belle Isle, centered around Belle Isle Park. And all of the Venetian Island condos are waterfront, making for spectacular living.

— The Best of the Best Condos in the Venetian Islands

5. Costa Brava

11 Island Avenue, Venetian Islands | Average List Price: $841 per square foot

This classic Bayfront tower on Belle Isle rises 22 stories and is home to 216 luxury condos. Units at this pet-friendly building from 1972 are oversized, with one-bedrooms starting at approximately 1,000 square feet.  

Amenities include an ocean-access marina with boat slips, a heated pool overlooking the bay, a sundeck, a basketball court, and a multi-purpose room. The fitness center, lobby and elevators have all been recently modernized. 

4. Nine Island Avenue

9 Island Avenue, Venetian Islands | Average List Price: $1,086 per square foot

Perched on one of Miami Beach’s largest and most premium bayfront parcels, Nine Island is home to about 270 Venetian Islands luxury condos surrounded by acres of lush meandering gardens, a resort pool deck, and coveted boat slips and dockage services. 

Designed by Sklar Isaac & Associates, this resort-like condo was built in 1981 and is undergoing a multi-year renovation to be completed in the summer of 2026. Improvements include the replacement and redesign of the pool, spas, fountains, landscaping, and amenities. Additional amenities include a large porte-cochere and valet, pet-friendly premises, a party room, a fitness center, tennis courts, and a billiards room.

Once a kitschy reminder of 80s resort luxury, this 25-story high-rise now features modern and sleek interiors and common spaces.

3. 1000 Venetian Way

1000 Venetian Way, Venetian Islands | Average List Price: $1,132 per square foot

A design aficionado's favorite, the twin towers at 1000 Venetian Way are positioned to offer all residents exquisite views of the bay and the sailboats over at the Miami Yacht Club in a secluded location that will never have obstructed views. Both towers rise only 22 stories to house a total of 122 expansive, modern luxury residences.

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 condo delivers both sunrise and sunset views. Built in 1983, the building went through extensive renovations in 2022. Amenities include tennis courts, a basketball court, a bayfront swimming pool, a dog park, a lushly landscaped outdoor picnic area, and more.

2. Grand Venetian

10 Venetian Way, Venetian Islands | Average List Price: $1,304 per square foot

One of the crown jewels of Belle Isle, this modern high-rise condo building occupies one of Miami Beach’s premium bayfront parcels. Designed by Kobi Karp, one of Miami’s architectural icons, and completed in 2001, 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 balconies and unobstructed bay, city and ocean views. 

Multi-million dollar renovations have been recently made to the pool, tennis court and barbecue, bar and cabana areas. You also have access to a porte-cochere with a valet, a completely covered parking garage, a private party room, and a gym at this pet-friendly Venetian Islands condo.

— And the Winner of the Most Expensive Condo in Venetian Islands Goes To…

1. Belle Towers

16 Island Avenue, Venetian Islands | Average List Price: $2,038 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 on Belle Isle. Offering panoramic water and city views, this bayfront tower built in 1958 is home to only 46 luxury condos spread across nine stories and is highly sought after by the national and international design community. 

Amenities at this pet-friendly building from the late 1950s include an open-air lobby with koi ponds, unobstructed water views, a swimming pool, a spa, a handful of boat slips, and extra-large floor plans.

— What Is the Best-Located Condo in the Venetian Islands?

Over the years, we’ve become quite the experts in finding the best-located condos in Miami Beach.  As a matter of fact, we were spoiled for choice here, so we decided to name two condos as the best located in the Venetian Islands. 

We choose the twin-tower 1000 Venetian Way complex simply for its breathtaking views of the bay and proximity to Edgewater and mainland Miami, and the Grand Venetian on Belle Isle as it is the fastest walk to all that South Beach has to offer.

— How Safe Are the Venetian Islands?

Besides an overall ‘A+,’ the neighborhood-ranking site niche.com also grades the Venetian Islands an ‘A+’ both for Good for Families and Nightlife. In this coastal district, you can enjoy the perks of island living in a highly secure environment. Security-monitored access to most condo buildings on Belle Isle and a toll plaza on the Venetian Causeway enhance 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 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 Miami Beach’s Venetian Islands

While Miami is home to some of the best restaurants in the whole of Florida, the only restaurants actually on the Venetian Islands are the Lido Bayside Grill (a local favorite for Mediterranean fare with water views) and the Cafe Standard, both located in The Standard Hotel & Spa. 

But just a short walk over a small bridge takes you to the Sunset Harbour neighborhood, with its local favorites such as: 

• Barceloneta (Spanish tapas), 
• Lucali (Brooklyn pizza), 
• Pura Vida, 
• Maman and Panther Coffee, 
• Stiltsville Fish Market, and 
• sushi favorite Pubbelly Sushi.

—Shopping in Miami Beach’s Venetian Islands

While the Venetian Islands do not have any shopping options of their own, a short walk or drive delivers you to the Sunset Harbour Shops and Lincoln Road Mall in South Beach, maintaining that small community feel while keeping daily conveniences within easy reach.

Within a 10-minute walk or five-minute drive, you will find a Fresh Market, a Trader Joe’s, two Publix Supermarkets and pharmacies, plus a new Whole Foods on the way paired with a Wells Fargo at the old Wells Fargo site at 1901 Alton Road. There’s also a Citibank, Ross, hair and nail salons, spas, and specialty fitness and pilates studios including Barry’s Bootcamp, Tremble, JetSet Pilates, Anatomy Fitness, plus Sunset Padel.

Which of these luxurious Venetian condos for sale won you over? Do you want to see more? Contact us by text, email, or phone to discuss the ones that stand out to you.