Breathtaking Estate on Star Island Drive At Miami Beach

Some places just stay with you long after you visit. A villa on Star Island Drive—well, it does that, right from the first moment you're through the gates. I remember standing quietly for a bit on the drive, just to take everything in. You feel surrounded by water and green. Palms everywhere you look and this easy, quiet calm. The kind of privacy you just do not get too often on Miami Beach.

The property stretches out over almost two acres which means you have space to wander morning until night without ever feeling boxed in. You will find the massive private dock out back makes everything feel more like a waterfront resort than a house. Sometimes people wave from passing yachts and you can see across Biscayne Bay all the way to the skyline. Honestly, you lose track of time just watching lights blink to life over Downtown Miami as the sun goes down. That view of the Magic City does not really get old.

Every time I step inside, you get that sense of scale right away. Ceilings are high and open. The air feels fresh even when the Florida heat is pushing in. You can go from the kitchen, which genuinely feels like somewhere you would cook Sunday breakfast for the whole family—nothing too shiny or untouched—right out into the living spaces. Everything connects in a way that feels social. There is space here to spread out with friends but you always find quiet corners for yourself too. Five minutes in the living room just sitting by those floor to ceiling windows and you almost forget your phone. Just palms and blue water everywhere you look.

Bedrooms—there are nine in total—are tucked away in their own parts of the house. The master suite felt especially private to me. You get sunrise over the water some mornings right from the window. Most bedrooms have those kinds of wraparound views that really remind you, yes, you are living on a true island in Miami Beach. There are enough rooms so guests can come and go, even stay for a while, without stepping on each other's toes. I know a lot of families who end up having more visitors than they planned because of a home like this.

The villa is unfurnished which means you can actually make it your own. No pressure to work around someone else's style. You can leave it wide open and minimal or fill it with the things that make your home feel like home. It gets you thinking. The built up area is huge, almost twenty thousand square feet, and with that much room you really do start seeing new possibilities around every corner. An elevator makes things easy if you do not feel like taking stairs and there is a commercial generator which gives you peace of mind. Sometimes that detail gets overlooked but you will be glad of it during summer storms.

I also wandered the grounds for a while. They have got this resort like quality with mature trees and wide lawns. The pool sits right by the bay and feels surprisingly private. I could imagine lazy afternoons just floating in the water watching white sails slip past. The perimeter road around Star Island is quiet and almost park like, perfect for morning jogs or even just strolling under the palms. Kids sometimes clatter by on their bikes and every once in a while you will catch a neighbor heading out to their boat for a morning on the water.

What stands out is access, really. You are minutes from Miami's Financial District and South Beach. Getting to the airport is quick if work or travel calls. But you may just end up staying on the island instead. The water taxi is right from your own dock, whenever you do want to head into the heart of the city.

It is hard to put all of this into words. The only way to know if it feels right is to come see it. If you want to ask something or just walk around and talk about what you are looking for, reach out any time. At LuxuryProperty.com, we are here to help your move feel as comfortable and welcoming as possible.