Private stand-alone guesthouse in Coconut Grove with free parking, washer/dryer, and large fenced garden — ideal for guests seeking privacy, space, and a quiet New Year’s stay. Spacious, light-filled Coconut Grove cottage with an open layout and framed views of a private tropical garden. This standalone home has its own address, electric, and plumbing, and is part of a lovingly restored duplex where the owner lives. Once an abandoned crack house, the property was completely transformed—rebuilt with intention, beauty, and soul. Only the original walls and concrete foundation remain. Every other detail was reimagined with care, including a hand-crafted teak deck built from wood grown by the owner’s father in Costa Rica.
Escape to a hidden gem in Miami’s lush, historic Coconut Grove—just minutes from Biscayne Bay, CocoWalk, Vizcaya Museum & Gardens, Coral Gables, Key Biscayne beaches, and Miami’s top attractions. This thoughtfully curated one-bedroom oasis offers an immersive tropical experience surrounded by orchids, palms, banana trees, Costa Rican hardwood accents, and the peaceful calls of wild peacocks who roam the neighborhood.
The cottage reflects a journey of renewal and the warmth of global travels, blending natural textures, custom art, and design influences from Europe, Asia, South America, Indonesia, Africa, and remote tribal encounters that shaped the owner’s connection to nature and community. Before the owner’s twin babies were born in late 2024, this magical setting hosted intimate boutique weddings, and its uplifting, restorative energy still defines the space.
Inside, enjoy a fully furnished, light-filled retreat with a Murphy queen bed, luxury linens, blackout curtains, dimmable lighting, comfy seating, books, Smart TV (no cable), DVD player, and Sonos sound. The full kitchen includes stovetop, oven, refrigerator, cooking essentials, under-cabinet lighting, and a complete coffee station with Nespresso, frother, French press, and drip coffee maker. Fast Wi-Fi, a dining nook, yoga mats, strong shower pressure, premium bath products, hair dryer, washer/dryer, beach towels, beach umbrella, and picnic gear make the space ideal for both short and extended stays.
Step onto your private teak deck surrounded by flowering vines, passion fruit, coconut palms, orchids, and living green walls. Enjoy the shared tiki hut with hammocks, the Argentinian grill, the hammock pergola, and the coral-stone fire pit—perfect for reading, morning coffee, meditation, remote work, quiet conversations, and evenings under soft string lights. The garden’s curated tropical greenery creates a peaceful sanctuary ideal for nature lovers, bird lovers, wellness travelers, and guests seeking calm and inspiration.
Walk to Biscayne Bay (3 blocks), Plymouth Church, Dinner Key Marina, Barnacle Historic State Park, CocoWalk, luxury cinemas, cafés, boutiques, yoga/Pilates studios, gyms, grocery stores, and waterfront paths. Drive 5–10 minutes to Vizcaya, Coral Gables, University of Miami, Merrick Park, Venetian Pool, Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, and Key Biscayne’s beaches. Reach Brickell, Downtown, PAMM, Frost Museum, Little Havana, Wynwood, and Design District in 15–25 minutes. Miami International Airport is just 20 minutes away. Everglades National Park is 35–40 minutes, and the Florida Keys begin 90 minutes south.
Wellness and nature lovers enjoy sunrise walks along the bay, sunset bike rides through the Grove, paddleboarding in Key Biscayne, kayaking in Dinner Key, and day trips for snorkeling, boating, or exploring the Florida Keys. Local gyms, spas, saunas, cold plunges, boxing, yoga studios, and wellness centers like Anatomy are minutes away.
Guests love the peaceful atmosphere, the hammocks under the tiki hut, the garden serenity, the privacy of the deck, the grill and fire pit, the walkability, and the feeling of a Costa Rican jungle retreat—right in the heart of Miami.
This property is also home to @MagicThePeacock, the beloved neighborhood peacock and a cherished symbol of the community. Brought here as a one-week-old orphan, he imprinted on the owner, and their daily walks united the neighborhood. After surviving a kidnapping and car accident last year, he now lives safely onsite recovering while he waits for the owner’s young twins to grow—soon he will be reintroduced into the neighborhood to roam freely again. Guests who appreciate birds, wildlife, and meaningful encounters often treasure the rare opportunity to meet this gentle, intelligent creature.
Surrounded by lush vegetation and the soothing calm of Coconut Grove, this cottage offers a rare blend of comfort, privacy, character, walkability, and soulful history. Close to beaches, marinas, parks, cafés, restaurants, and cultural landmarks, it provides an inspiring stay in one of Miami’s most treasured neighborhoods—a sanctuary reborn and crafted with love for travelers who value beauty, nature, wildlife, and magical spaces.
