Grove Isle
Grove Isle is the only address in Coconut Grove that comes with its own bridge. The 20-acre private island sits just off the mainland, reached over a guard-gated causeway, with Biscayne Bay wrapping every side. Three established condo towers share the island with a full-service marina, walking paths and bayfront grounds. Island condos for sale attract buyers who want waterfront living with real privacy, and rentals trade steadily for tenants who want the island lifestyle without the purchase. A brand-new chapter is now rising on the island too, with fresh luxury residences joining the original towers.
Grove Isle Frequently Asked Questions
What exactly is the island?
It is a 20-acre guard-gated private island in Coconut Grove, connected to the mainland by a short bridge. The main address is 5 Grove Isle Dr, Miami, FL 33133. Residents get island seclusion with the village center, CocoWalk and the marinas only minutes away by car.
What are the three original towers?
One Grove Isle (1979, 19 stories, about 168 residences), Two Grove Isle (1981, 19 stories, 170 residences) and a third tower from 1981. Each has its own character, but all share the island's marina, pools, fitness facilities and waterfront walking paths. Floor plans generally run two to four bedrooms with broad bay-facing balconies.
What is new on the island?
Vita at Grove Isle is the island's newest residential project: a 7-story boutique building with 65 luxury residences by developer Ugo Colombo of CMC Group. It brings three and four bedroom layouts with 13-foot-deep terraces, private elevators and penthouses with rooftop pools, plus membership to the island's racquet and yacht club.
Can I keep a boat here?
Boating is central to island life. The private marina serves residents directly, the island's Racquet and Yacht Club runs tennis, pickleball and waterfront dining, and the open bay is steps from your dock. Sailboat Bay and the Dinner Key mooring field sit just across the water.
Are rentals allowed on the island?
Yes, with policies that favor longer stays. Rules vary by tower, so buyers should confirm the current terms with each association before counting on rental income. The island's privacy, marina access and resort grounds keep tenant demand steady year-round.
How connected is the island to daily life?
Very. The bridge drops you onto the mainland in about a minute. CocoWalk, the Fresh Market, bayfront parks and the village restaurants are a few minutes away, Brickell is roughly ten minutes by car, and downtown Miami about fifteen. You get island quiet without island isolation.
Key Facts: Grove Isle
- Address: 5 Grove Isle Dr, Coconut Grove, FL 33133
- Setting: 20-acre private guard-gated island in Biscayne Bay
- Towers: Three original towers (1979 to 1981, 19 stories each, roughly 168 to 170 units each)
- Newest addition: Vita, 65 residences by CMC Group (Ugo Colombo)
- Island amenities: Private marina, racquet and yacht club, pools, fitness center, walking paths
- Residences: 2 to 4 bedrooms with bay-facing balconies
Island living five minutes from the village
The trade that makes the island work is simple: total privacy at home, total convenience five minutes away. The guardhouse filters the island to residents and guests, the grounds stay quiet, and the water is everywhere you look. When you want the village, CocoWalk's restaurants, cinema and shops are a short drive over the bridge, and Dinner Key Marina puts the Grove's sailing scene within reach. For an evening out on the water side, Monty's Raw Bar on Bayshore has been the dockside standby for decades.
Buyers often cross-shop the island against the Bayshore towers. The estate-sized Grovenor House shares a developer with the island's newest project, since Ugo Colombo's CMC Group built both. The twisting Grove at Grand Bay offers a newer waterfront alternative on the mainland, while the Yacht Harbour community appeals to the same boating-first buyer. None of them has a bridge and a guardhouse.
Old island, new energy
What keeps the island relevant is that it keeps evolving. The original towers from 1979 to 1981 deliver the generous floor plans of their era at prices well below new waterfront construction, while Vita adds brand-new Italian-finished residences for buyers who want everything turnkey. A planned racquet club and signature restaurant on the island will only deepen the resort feel. For a buyer who wants the water, the privacy and the Grove village in one package, the island remains the most complete answer.
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