Vita at Grove Isle

Just offshore of Coconut Grove, Vita occupies the edge of Grove Isle, a 20-acre private island in Biscayne Bay. Its architecture takes its cue from the island’s natural contours: a sweeping curve that follows the waterfront and opens each residence toward the water.

Ugo Colombo’s vision brings together Italian craftsmanship and the ease of a coastal retreat. With only 65 residences, the project favors intimacy, considered detail and outdoor spaces that become part of the home.

The seven-story building combines a canopy-covered arrival with wraparound terraces and landscaped grounds planted with native Florida palms and flowering trees. Its low, curved silhouette responds to the site rather than competing with the skyline.

Development Vision

Ugo Colombo · CMC Group

Architecture

CallisonRTKL and S & E Architects

Interior Design

A++ · ARCH GROUP

Legal Developer

BH Investments LLC, affiliated with CMC and Morabito

Private elevators open directly into each home. Residences provide 10-foot clear finished ceilings; penthouses increase that height to 11 feet. Recessed lighting, concealed services and linear air diffusers keep the rooms visually composed.

The material language centers on Italian marble selected from quarries and detailed in book-matched compositions. Natural walnut cabinetry, expansive glazing and broad waterfront terraces connect the interior’s precision to the island’s softer landscape.

Kitchens feature custom wood-and-lacquer cabinetry by Molteni&C, built-in organizers, integrated panels and pocket doors that conceal appliances. A Miele appliance suite includes wine refrigeration, refrigerator/freezer and dishwasher, complemented by Dornbracht fittings.

Bathrooms pair marble craftsmanship by Margraf with Milldue cabinetry in Noce Canaletto walnut. The primary bathroom’s book-matched Venus marble, Noorth bathtub, Duravit sanitaryware and Dornbracht fixtures create a carefully resolved palette. An Effegibi steam generator transforms the shower into a Turkish bath.

A pre-installed Crestron Smart Home system coordinates lighting, audiovisual equipment and climate control, with provisions for motorized window treatments. Lutron HomeWorks supports whole-home lighting scenes, while multi-zone VRF climate control adapts comfort room by room.

High-performance interior-wall soundproofing enhances privacy. Kitchen water filtration, hot-water recirculation, fiber-to-the-home connectivity and water-leak detection bring practical reassurance. The building is designed to meet National Green Building Standard certification; the supplied material does not confirm certification has been awarded.

Vita’s private bayfront pool, poolside bar and lounge are reserved for residents and guests. A++’s wellness spaces include a fitness center, dedicated studio, and men’s and women’s spa facilities with saunas and steam rooms.

Residents also receive a house membership to the Grove Isle Club, with its own bayfront pool and bar. The island’s amenity program includes a marina, lighted tennis courts, padel, pickleball, a children’s playground, restaurant and waterfront gathering spaces.

Concierge services support reservations, travel and in-residence arrangements. Enclosed private garages, provisions for electric-vehicle charging, 24-hour valet and the Vita Linc concierge app make the everyday logistics discreet.

The Grove Isle Drive bridge connects the island to mainland Coconut Grove, while a security-staffed gatehouse defines arrival. The Baywalk Promenade follows the water’s edge, offering a setting for morning walks, evening runs and moments overlooking the bay.

Brickell, Coral Gables, Miami Beach and Miami International Airport remain accessible beyond the island. Vita’s distinction lies in that balance: proximity to the city, with the water setting a different pace at home.