A romantic stay in Miami Beach comes down to three things: a small house, a quiet pool and a room worth staying in. We have all three on Harding Avenue in North Beach. We have 29 rooms and suites over two floors, and we welcome guests aged 12 and over, so the courtyard stays calm through the day.
This is the slower Miami. Here is how couples tend to spend a stay with us, room by room and hour by hour.
Why a small house works for two
With 29 rooms, you are never one of hundreds. Our pool is intimate by resort standards, and deliberately so. Plenty of mornings, you'll have the water to yourselves.
The building dates from 1948. Felix designed the rooms himself and the furniture is custom. Mark Cherry's commissioned pieces hang on the walls, and the teak underfoot is laid in a yacht deck pattern that runs through the house. None of it asks for attention. Quiet luxury you feel rather than see.
Our house is for guests aged 12 and up. Reservations that include anyone younger aren't honored at check-in, which is part of why the courtyard sounds the way it does.
Which room to book as a couple
For most couples we recommend the Signature Room. It has a king bed, a walk-in shower and a Juliet balcony that opens onto the pool. At 260 square feet it is made for two and sleeps two. Open the doors in the morning and the water keeps the room company.
If you want space to spread out, book the Atelier Suite. It has a separate bedroom and living room, a king bed, a double vanity and pool views, in about 500 square feet. It suits a longer stay, or a couple who likes one room for sleeping and another for reading. We have only two, so they go first on holiday weekends.
The Nest Room is the quieter choice: a king bed and garden views, looking away from the pool. The Elegance Room also has a king bed, with views toward the garden or the pool. Our largest room is the Grand Luxe Suite, with a separate bedroom and living room.
| Room | Bed | View | Good for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Signature Room | King | Pool, Juliet balcony | Couples who want the pool in view |
| Atelier Suite | King, plus sofa bed | Pool | Longer stays, more room |
| Nest Room | King | Garden | The quietest outlook |
| Elegance Room | King | Garden or pool | A calm room for two |
| Grand Luxe Suite | King, plus sofa bed | Separate living room | The most space we have |
One practical note: our upper floor is reached by stairs only. If stairs are a concern, tell us when you book. Our accessible Elegance Suite has a king bed and an accessible walk-in shower.
The courtyard pool, morning to evening
The Courtyard Pool is open from sunrise to sunset, and it sits at the center of the house, a few steps from every ground-floor room. The courtyard is where the day really begins. Go early, before the heat sets in, and the deck is usually empty.
Through the day, the courtyard holds the sun from mid-morning until the light turns gold on the stucco. Light plates and cold drinks come out to the deck, unhurried. Native palms shade the edges.
After sunset the water stills and the courtyard turns to low, warm light. That is the hour we keep for couples. The pool and courtyard are for our guests only: we don't sell day passes, so the people around you are the people staying with you.
Breakfast, the sauna and the beach
Breakfast is served at The Breakfast Table from 7am to 11am. Expect warm croissants, fruit on woven tiers, cold-pressed juices on ice and yogurt, laid out under the lamps. Eleven is late enough for a slow start.
The Gym & Sauna is a quiet room of warm walls and linen curtains, with weights, a Peloton bike and an infrared sauna. A long sit in the sauna before dinner is a good habit to pick up here.
The beach is a few minutes on foot from our gate, and we have sunbeds and umbrellas waiting for you on the sand. Our page on how our beach service works has the details.
Walks to take together
North Beach Oceanside Park is the walk we suggest first. It is a city park with its own stretch of beach, about 15-20 minutes on foot from our gate. Go in the late afternoon, when the sand is cooler and you can walk back as the light drops.
Surfside starts about 25-30 minutes north of us on foot. It is its own small town, not part of Miami Beach, and it has a quieter feel than the blocks around 71st Street. Our Surfside guide covers what we send couples to there.
For dinner, our North Beach restaurant guide lists the three tables we recommend most often. We don't have a restaurant in the house, so we're happy to point you somewhere good and book ahead if we can. Let me make that happen for you.
A few things to know before you book
We're a smoke-free house, with a designated smoking area in front. Housekeeping comes daily; hang the Do Not Disturb sign and we'll leave you be. Someone from our team is at the front desk around the clock, whatever time you land.
Rates are subject to a 14% tax and a $50 resort fee on top of the nightly rate. We're a small, privately owned house with a strict cancellation policy, so check the terms of your rate before you confirm.
Planning around a date? Our Valentine's weekend page covers February in North Beach.