5 Waterfront and Tropical Luxury Homes from the Keys to St. John

Along the water’s edge in Tropical Bay Estates, this elevated concrete waterfront home is designed for life on the water, with quick Atlantic and Gulf access for fishing and diving. Serious boaters will appreciate the 50’ seawall, 15K lb lift, fish cleaning station, and dockside amenities that keep days on the boat effortless. Inside, spacious interiors are paired with modern upgrades throughout, while impact windows and a metal roof underscore the home’s solid construction. Screened lanais extend the living space outdoors, offering an easy rhythm between sun, shade, and salt air. More than 1,100 square feet of garage space makes room for gear, tackle, and weekend projects. With Bahia Honda just minutes away and No Name Pub a short walk, the pace here feels distinctly Keys.

Along the water’s edge in Big Pine Key, this solid-concrete residence pairs everyday ease with true island practicality. Inside, the layout includes three bedrooms and two baths, while outdoors the setting expands across a 15,000-square-foot tropical landscaped lot. A concrete, heated pool anchors the day-to-day rhythm—quiet mornings, long afternoons, and evenings that drift easily from sun to shade beneath the tiki hut with bar. For boaters and water lovers, a 75-foot concrete dock adds a working waterfront element that feels built to last. Storage and hobbies are equally well considered, with an expansive 1,900-square-foot garage and storage space offering room to stow gear, tackle projects, and keep everything neatly in its place. Life here is designed to unfold outdoors, at your own pace.

On a huge corner lot in Fort Lauderdale’s Coral Ridge neighborhood, this completely renovated, turnkey residence is designed for easy entertaining. An open floor plan flows into a chef’s kitchen appointed with stainless appliances, custom cabinets, granite counters, and a bar with wine storage. Three split bedrooms and two spa-like bathrooms create a sense of separation and calm, while impact windows and doors and a 3-zoned A/C system support everyday comfort. Outdoors, a heated saltwater pool with spa anchors 390 square feet of covered living and dining—ideal for long lunches and unhurried evenings at home. Practical details include a tile roof (2007), a 2-car garage, and an A/C laundry room with storage, plus a paver circular driveway. Located in the Bayview School District, it sits near East Oakland Park Boulevard’s amenities and dining options.

Set on a rare 5-acre tropical nursery in Miami, this private oasis pairs a 2BR/1BA main home with a separate 1BR/1BA guest house—an easy fit for family, visitors, or work-from-home flexibility. Inside the main residence, central A/C and a gas stove support everyday comfort, while an electric gate and a covered patio/carport (17×12) extend living into the peaceful, plant-filled setting. The guest house features a tile roof and sits alongside a charming tiki hut (20×12), ideal for lingering outdoors. Approximately 3.5 acres are planted with mature mango trees, complemented by lychee, avocado, and other tropical fruit trees, creating an established agricultural landscape with nursery potential. Three gates to SW 216th Street, plus a storage building, hurricane bunker, pump house with water pump and water softener, well water, and septic system, round out a thoughtfully equipped property made for both living and cultivating.

Along the water’s edge in St. Quaco and Zimmerman, Double Vision pairs an unique masonry main residence with a separate studio masonry cottage, all set behind a gated entry and fenced-in grounds with beautiful gardens. The home’s inverted design places three bedrooms on the ground floor, while the great room rises above—positioned to maximize panoramic, bi-directional water views stretching to the southeast and northwest. Upstairs, a covered wraparound porch extends the living space outdoors. Below, the bedroom level opens to a large covered porch facing Coral Harbor, creating an easy rhythm between quiet rooms and breezy waterfront outlooks. Inside, the great room feels generous and airy with vaulted ceilings, anchored by a well-laid-out kitchen finished with custom mahogany cabinetry and quartz countertops. The private, separately gated studio cottage adds flexible living or rental potential for the years ahead.