What are the Best Country Club Gated Communities in South Florida? | Part 3 Miami and the Keys

The Best Country Club Communities in South Florida | Part 3 Miami and the Keys 

Welcome to Part 3 of our blog series focused on Gated Communities in South Florida. In Part 3, we explore the Miami area and head south to Key Largo. The selections include Fisher Island, Indian Creek, and Ocean Reef Club. 

What are the Best Country Club Gated Communities in South Florida? (Miami and the Keys)

Community Properties for Sale
Fisher Island Fisher Island Condos for Sale
Key Biscayne Key Biscayne Real Estate
Indian Creek Indian Creek Homes for Sale
Ocean Reef Club, Key Largo Inventory upon request. Call 305.508.0899

Lifestyle has become essential in home buying, and these luxury clubs exemplify the best. The amenities in these select communities are unparalleled and include: 

  • A ferry service. 
  • Private airport. 
  • World-class marinas. 
  • Championship golf & tennis. 
  • Community medical centers. 
  • A school. 

Let’s review each detail and find the luxury community that best suits the way you want to live. Contact the David Siddons Group to get started +1 (305) 793-0540

The Best Country Club Communities in South Florida? | Fisher Island 

Fisher Island is one of the best private communities in South Florida

Fisher Island has the distinction of being the wealthiest zip code in the United States. The island, located in Biscayne Bay off the coast of Miami Beach, has a storied history. In the 1920s, Fisher Island’s then-current owner and the namesake met William Vanderbilt II. Fisher coveted Vanderbilt’s 250-foot yacht, and Vanderbilt longed to own Fisher Island. Carl Fisher proposed, “My island for your boat.” This legendary trade was history-making! Vanderbilt went on to build a $1.5 million private retreat, an iconic cornerstone of Fisher Island to this day. Fisher Island continues to attract the exceptionally wealthy. They seek a level of exclusivity and privacy that is hard to obtain in South Florida but is obtainable at Fisher Island. 

Fisher Island is a 216-acre private island with a member-only club and approximately 800 condo-style residences. Residents and visitors can only access Fisher Island by ferryboat or private yacht. Once you’ve arrived on the island, various exceptional lifestyle amenities await. Village life on Fisher Island includes many lifestyle amenities such as a luxury hotel, private beach, 9-hole award-winning golf course, 17 tennis courts featuring all four “Grand Slam” surfaces, two deep water marinas, a full-service spa and fitness center, plus many dining options. Fisher Island also provides residents with a private medical treatment center with access to a network of physicians and a fully functioning school. The Fisher Island Club membership fee is $250,000. This membership fee is required for all purchases on Fisher Island. 

The Best Country Club Communities in South Florida? | Key Biscayne

Key Biscayne is not gated but definitely offers a remarkable alternative to traditional gated country club communities in Miami. While Miami Dade lacks the typical gated country clubs found in other areas, Key Biscayne stands out as a unique and expansive island enclave, essentially serving as one large country club. Buyers are drawn to its community-oriented, exclusive atmosphere, reminiscent of a country club setting. With a range of amenities including a golf course, beaches, yacht club, and various beach clubs, Key Biscayne offers a resort-style experience. The island’s tight-knit community, safety, excellent lifestyle, and top-notch schools further contribute to its appeal. Despite its high-income status, Key Biscayne maintains a laid-back atmosphere, attracting top executives and public figures who value the privacy and safety of this consistently highly rated area in Florida. Beyond its country club-like attributes, Key Biscayne boasts additional advantages such as proximity to financial districts, top-rated schools, and valuable waterfront properties.

What are the Best Gated Communities in South Florida? | Indian Creek Village 

If you seek extreme privacy, security and exclusivity Indian Creek Island will be perfect for you.

Indian Creek Village (also known as Billionaire Bunker) is an uber-exclusive island surrounded by the turquoise waters of Biscayne Bay just north of Miami Beach. Indian Creek is one of the wealthiest private municipalities in the United States. This privately-owned 249-acre residential enclave comprises 36 waterfront estate homes, Indian Creek Country Club & Golf. The combination of blue water, skyline views, and lavish landscape make Indian Creek Village a lovely place to reside. 

In recent months some very notable Buyers selected Indian Creek Village to call home. Those new residents are Tom Brady & Gisele Bündchen and, Ivanka Trump & Jared Kushner. Some of the Indian Creek amenities include an 18-hole golf course which, according to The American Private Golf Club Guide, “rates as one of the nation’s more desirable visits.” In addition, the amenities are: 

  • Tennis. 
  • Club facilities. 
  • Private police protection on land and sea. 
  • A perimeter security detection system. 
  • Waterfront dockage with ocean access. 
  • A location near the famed South Florida beaches. 
  • “Privacy,” which is the greatest luxury amenity. 

If you would like to live in this exclusive neighborhood, contact us at the David Siddons Group. We will utilize our expansive network to ensure you know about upcoming listings. 

What are the Best Private Gated Communities in South Florida? |  Ocean Reef Club, Key Largo

Ocean Reef Club on Key Largo offers one of the best country club communities in South Florida for those who prefer to be outside Miami. 

Ocean Reef Club is the largest private club community in South Florida, with 2,500 acres. The club offers a desired destination a mere 50 minutes from the Miami airport. As you drive south to Key Largo, you begin to feel the world fall away, and the calming effect of “The Keys” sets in. Think of any Jimmy Buffet tune, and you are mentally there. Owners can also fly directly to Ocean Reef’s private 4,400-foot airfield. However you arrive (boat, plane, or automobile), you will enjoy the relaxed pace and casual atmosphere. Billionaires and business owners call Ocean Reef Club home. 

The Ocean Reef Club is member-owned. The equity membership is $235,000 on all home sales. Members enjoy the incredible ocean location with a private beach, two oceanfront pools, and 175 slip marina. Other amenities include two 18-hole golf courses, a full-service spa, multiple dining and retail options, 275 guest room accommodations, and a 30,000 sq ft meeting facility. Ocean Reef Club also has its own medical facility. It truly is a village unto itself. 

There are approximately 1,700 residences at Ocean Reef, half condo & half single-family homes. 

Ocean Reef Club has exclusive representation. Contact Elaine at the David Siddons Group for a direct referral to our Ocean Reef partner agents. 305.793.0540. 

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