Your day begins in a turnkey lower penthouse luxury unit at 9701 Collins Avenue 2601, Bal Harbour. This residence, built in 2011, offers 3 bedrooms and 4 baths across 3,524 square feet. A private elevator foyer opens to sun-filled spaces, revealing 270-degree views of the Atlantic Ocean, Intracoastal, and Miami skyline from this coveted South Tower location.
Weekdays unfold with convenience. You might take a quick three-minute drive to the Bal Harbour Shops for an early start or head to Haulover Beach, also just three minutes away. A nine-minute drive brings you to Aventura Mall, while the Miami Beach Convention Center is about 12 minutes from your door.
When it’s time to dine, you have a wealth of choices. Explore the vibrant Calle Ocho in Little Havana for Cuban coffee windows, croquetas, and the lively atmosphere of domino players. For a more upscale experience, reserve a table at one of the chef-driven rooms or courtyard cafés in the Miami Design District. Another option is KYU in Wynwood, known for its wood-fired Asian-inspired sharing plates in an industrial setting.
For a dose of culture, the Pérez Art Museum Miami (PAMM) offers contemporary art on Biscayne Bay, complete with hanging gardens and a terrace restaurant. The Wynwood Walls & Arts District invites you to stroll through street-art courtyards, surrounded by galleries and unique eateries. Or, step back in time at Vizcaya Museum & Gardens, a 1916 bayfront villa with formal Italian gardens, often celebrated as Miami's most photographed estate.
Embrace the outdoors at Crandon Park & Bill Baggs Cape Florida. Here, you'll find calm, shallow waters, a historic lighthouse, and picnic groves, offering a quintessential Miami beach day. Crandon Park Beach specifically provides a two-mile family-friendly stretch with calm waters, picnic areas, and shaded parking near the Nature Center. Alternatively, Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park, at the southern tip of Key Biscayne, features a historic lighthouse, quiet beach, and bike paths.
Weekends are for family and exploration. You might take your children to the Miami Children's Museum on Watson Island, where they can enjoy a pretend supermarket, bank, cruise ship, and music studio. For active fun, Sky Zone Trampoline Park in Miami offers dodgeball, foam pits, and even toddler jump times on weekday mornings. If bowling is more your speed, Lucky Strike Bowling (Miami) provides upscale lanes, arcade games, and a full menu near the Design District. Of course, the Bal Harbour Shops remain a perfect destination for weekend retail therapy.
This home offers a life of luxury and convenience, perfectly situated to enjoy the best of Bal Harbour and Miami. To truly appreciate this unique offering, I invite you to schedule a private tour with Simon Gedz, your trusted realtor since 1995.