North Bay Island

North Bay Island is a small, gated residential island set in Biscayne Bay off the causeway between Miami Beach and the mainland, a quiet enclave of waterfront homes ringed by the open water of the bay. Compact and secluded, its streets of low-rise houses back directly onto the water, most with private docks, giving it the feel of a private community apart from the bustle of the beach.

The appeal is seclusion and open water within easy reach of the wider area, with the beaches and nightlife of Miami Beach a short drive away and the bay on the doorstep for boating and fishing. The high season follows the region’s, from December to April, when the weather is warm and dry; summer is hotter and quieter. For families and groups who want a private, waterfront base with a pool and a dock, luxury villa rentals on North Bay Island offer calm on the water within minutes of Miami Beach.