5 Waterfront Florida Keys and Fort Lauderdale Luxury Showpieces

Along the waterfront in Key Biscayne, this one-story beach house channels an easy, upbeat sensibility with a subtle Saint Barth twist. Inside, light grey floors and an open kitchen with a countertop overlooking the garden and pool set the tone for everyday living and casual entertaining. A large reception area flows to an inviting covered terrace, where the view opens to the pool and a gazebo—an effortless backdrop for long, lingering afternoons. The layout is thoughtfully split, with three bedrooms in the left wing and two additional bedrooms in the right, alongside a family room and formal dining area. Practical needs are equally considered with a laundry area, staff quarter, and cabana bath. A circular driveway completes the arrival, while the home’s elegant decoration keeps the atmosphere polished yet relaxed.

Along the serene waterfront of Stock Island, two parcels—spanning upland and bay bottom—create a rare canvas for a Florida Keys retreat or mixed-use vision. The northern parcel offers about 1,400 feet of native shoreline, with deep water on one side and shallow bay bottom on the other, inviting days of swimming, fishing, kayaking, and paddleboarding. With 2.03 acres of Mixed Use upland and a broader 45-acre footprint including bay bottom, the site allows for concepts such as commercial retail, restaurants, or commercial recreation—imagine, as suggested, a floating restaurant or small marina. The southern parcel unfolds across roughly 40 acres of mangrove forest, beach berms, hammocks, and trails, with approximately 6 acres of upland and beautiful beach areas. Easy access via a half-mile land bridge keeps the setting connected, while nearby mega-yacht marina and two upscale hotels add a polished sense of arrival.

In Fort Lauderdale, this fully renovated modern estate is composed with a clear eye for timeless design and everyday comfort. The residence offers five bedrooms and four-and-a-half bathrooms, with interiors furnished entirely in Restoration Hardware for a cohesive, editorial feel from room to room. A kitchen addition of approximately 300 square feet expands the living area, underscoring the home’s emphasis on generous, practical space. Throughout, the mood is polished yet relaxed, equally suited to family life, hosting, or a quieter retreat between workdays. Described as a refined South Florida escape, it pairs elegant interiors with resort-style amenities, all curated with close attention to detail. The result is a home that reads as thoughtfully finished and easy to live in, day after day.

Along the water’s edge on Las Olas Isles, this ultra-modern, new-construction, three-story estate pairs open-concept living with soaring ceilings and walls of glass that draw daylight through every level. Eight en-suite bedrooms offer privacy, while a premium stainless steel elevator connects the home with ease. In the kitchen, Miele appliances and Schuco windows and doors underscore the crisp, contemporary finish.

Along the water’s edge in Key Biscayne, this Village Architects residence by Deborah de León pairs modern elegance with tropical serenity on a secluded lot near Harbor Drive. A dramatic double wood door opens to a lap pool reminiscent of Amanpuri, framed by 2,000 square feet of covered entertainment areas that blur the line between indoors and out. Inside, a glass-walled foyer, soaring ceilings, and a sculptural staircase create a gallery-like arrival. Formal dining and reception spaces unfold alongside a chef’s kitchen, designed for easy flow and refined daily living. The primary suite features vaulted ceilings, walk-in closets, and a spa bath, with an adjacent office for quiet focus. Three additional en-suite bedrooms complete the layout, offering privacy without losing the home’s calm, resort-style rhythm.