Contemporary Three-Bed with Golf Course View In Miami, South Beach

Some places seem to get quieter the second you walk through the door. That is what happened with this three bedroom villa at Setai Resort and Residences in Miami South Beach. Honestly it surprised me a little. You have the wild pace of the city just outside. Then you come in here and everything just sort of slows down. Maybe it is the view. You look out over the golf course and the ocean at the same time. There is this endless feeling of space. The sky is huge. The sea goes on forever. Some days you can even catch a little sailboat moving by if you are patient enough.

I actually stood by one of the big terrace doors for a while the other day. There was a bit of breeze, not much, and you could smell the salt in the air. The Atlantic stretches out right in front of you and then Miami Beach curves away like you are inside one of those classic postcard pictures. For anyone who likes a proper outdoor space, these terraces just work. They are not small at all, you could easily have coffee in the morning and dinner in the evening out there. People do. There is space for a few chairs, maybe a small table. At night you get the lights of the city off to the left but you always get the hush from the water, too.

Inside, this villa carries that same feeling. I know people say “gourmet chef's kitchen” all the time, but this one really does make sense if you love to cook. Miele appliances everywhere. There is room whether you want to try some new complicated recipe or you are just frying up eggs for breakfast. The counters are big and there's actually good storage. I send a lot of people through properties and you would be surprised how many kitchens are just there for show. This one is not. You could have a friend at the island chatting while you cook. Sometimes these little details make all the difference.

You get three bedrooms here and all of them are proper, with views you'll probably want to wake up early for at least a few times. I like how the main suite gets the softer morning light. If you are a late riser it gently fills the room without being annoying. The bathrooms look clean even during a real Miami day, and you never really get any of that city noise up here.

Setai Resort and Residences has a certain reputation around South Beach. You get the complete package. Concierge is always around but never overbearing. Room service actually works anytime, I even checked. If you feel like swimming, there is not just one pool, but three. All heated, no cold shock first thing. There is this relaxed energy around the pool and sometimes you catch kids trying to race each other, or people doing laps before breakfast. Food and drinks service at the pool and on the beach just takes the stress away. There are three restaurants downstairs, world class spa services, and a fitness center you do not have to be a gym fanatic to appreciate. The beach is right there, no car needed, you mostly just wander down with your flip flops.

Honestly, you could close every door in here and just read for half the day if you felt like it. Or, go for a late walk on the sand when the crowds thin out. That is the sort of place this is. It never feels too flashy, but it does feel solid and established. A lot of people call this area home because you can have privacy when you want and join the energy whenever you feel like it. Plus, the coffee shop is never far, and every so often you spot local artists sketching by the fountains at sunset.

So, this is the sort of Miami villa you do not really understand until you stand inside for a bit. If you want to know more or just want to see how it really feels, let me know. We can walk through it together whenever you like. At LuxuryProperty.com, it is all about helping you find a place that makes sense for your own way of living. The rest of it is just details.