The residents of Vita at Grove Isle, a 65-home bayfront development on a 20-acre private island off of Coconut Grove, enjoy views, pools, tennis courts, a marina, and enough seclusion to forget they're just minutes from the mainland. What they may not enjoy is spending Thanksgiving Day — even in kitchens outfitted with Molteni cabinetry and full Miele suites — basting, stirring, and timing side dishes. Fortunately, three excellent Grove restaurants are near enough to count as local, and each has put together a holiday menu that makes dining out look like the smarter move.
"Gelato is the most beautiful invention in the world—after mother and father, brother and sister," the Italian poet Davide Rondoni declared in his "Ode al gelato," a sentiment that might initially strike the uninitiated as hyperbolic…until they find themselves dazzled by the display case of a gelateria, paralyzed by choice.
Miami's best seafood stories all start with water — the bay that laps Grove Isle's shores, the river where Garcia's family boats still unload their morning catch, the Atlantic swells that carry stone crabs to Joe's kitchen, the Coconut Grove marina where Sapore di Mare's owners first tasted the sailing crowd's appetite for proper Italian fish cookery.
More than a residence with a view, Luce 401 within Vita at Grove Isle is a carefully composed vantage. Defined by light, shaped by purposeful design, and brought to life through singular vision, this space offers a perspective that is both expansive and grounding. From its position on Grove Isle, this home doesn’t just overlook Biscayne Bay; it is suspended between the endless horizon and the possibilities of life in the city of Miami.
Set on a 20-acre private island just offshore from Coconut Grove, Vita at Grove Isle offers a quiet vantage point on one of Miami’s greenest and most historic neighborhoods. Minutes from the island’s bridge, you’ll find a collection of scenic destinations that define the local landscape — some centered on active waterfront life, others preserving spectacular garden architecture and natural beauty. This piece highlights three of them: Regatta Park, Vizcaya Museum & Gardens, and Alice C. Wainwright Park.
Surrounded by water and warmed by the sun, Vita at Grove Isle is the perfect home base for golfers looking to make the most of Miami’s premier courses. With championship layouts just minutes away, this is where luxury meets the game at its finest.
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