Hibiscus Island

Welcome to Hibiscus Island

Nestled between the Venetian Islands and the MacArthur Causeway is a balmy tropical paradise named Hibiscus Island. A necklace of luxury homes lines the silhouette of this Miami oasis, standing as a sanctuary off the azure waters of Biscayne Bay.

An exclusive community, Hibiscus Island parallels the growth of Miami’s vast history, lending homage to the bygone ragtime era of the 1920s when it was originally founded, and prodigious names such as Al Capone and Frank Sinatra would flock down south for the winter. Calling this tranquil destination home, Hollywood starlets and New York business tycoons became accustomed to the gentle South Florida sunsets that lapped the land at dusk.

Thus, Hibiscus Island became the site of entertainment and culture, housing the “world famous” Latin Quarter Nightclub during the 1940s and 1950s. Owned by Lou Walters, father of journalist Barbara Walters, this exotic mecca for performance intermingled with high-kicking chorus girls and boldface names such as Dean Martin, Jerry Lewis, Jack Benny, Sammy Davis Jr. and Tony Bennett.

Today, a pristine residential neighborhood home to grand mansions resting on palatial grounds and new modern condominiums, Hibiscus Island (and its twin, Palm Island) is a base for exceptional waterfront real estate, presenting the pro yachtsman with the ultimate nautical lifestyle. And with no fixed bridges to bay, boat connoisseurs have the option of docking spacious yachts behind their own backyard.

A 24-hour guarded gate presents a safe and secure community, with accessibility through Palm Island only. The ideal destination to raise a family, buyers will find an abundance of single-family homes sitting on ample square footage. Offering both waterfront and dry lots, Hibiscus Island offers a vast trove of architectural styles ranging from mid-century modern to Mediterranean Revival estates.

Luxury accoutrements found throughout the homes in Hibiscus Island include flow-through open floor plans with high ceilings, gourmet chef kitchens with quartz countertops, in-home movie theaters, wine cellars, and extraordinary master suites and spa-like baths with walk-in glass-enclosed showers and floating tubs. But what’s most undeniably alluring about this residential community is its beautiful outdoor rooms offering the epitome of Miami living with obstructed views of Downtown Miami’s horizon and the beaches.

A family-oriented neighborhood, children of all ages can enjoy a community center shared with Palm Island, featuring a playground, tennis courts, a racquetball court, and a basketball court. Top-ranked public and private schools can be found nearby including South Pointe Elementary, Nautilus Middle School, Miami Beach Senior High School, Lehrman Community Day School, The Montessori Academy at St. John’s, The Cushman School, Miami Country Day School, Ransom Everglades School, Coconut Grove Montessori School and St. Hugh Catholic School.

Located in proximity to Miami Beach, residents can indulge in the whimsical five-star restaurants scattered throughout South Beach, South of Fifth, Mid Beach and North Beach. Sought after gastronomic eateries comprise of Prime 112, Prime Italian, Joe's Stone Crab, Smith & Wollensky, Estiatorio Milos, Macchialina and Casa Tua.

Sparkling entertainment and nightclubs are tucked throughout the beaches, where internationally recognized performers and DJs can be seen 365 days a year. An idyllic destination for local and international buyers, Hibiscus Island is the quintessential place to experience the lively atmosphere of South Florida.