5 of the best luxury Miami properties to rent during Art Basel

With the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show and Art Basel just around the corner, Florida is going to be the place to see and be seen in the coming months. Although there are plenty of top superyacht marinas in Miami, securing a berth during these busy periods is notoriously difficult. If you didn’t manage it this year, don’t panic, there are still plenty of highly luxurious properties available to rent during Art Basel. Click through to see some of the best.

5 Star Island Drive, Star Island

If you’re heading to Art Basel with a large group or just love to escape to your own quiet sanctuary after a long day at the fair then 5 Star Island Drive could be your dream rental. Located on a two acre plot on Star Island it offers 13 bedrooms and 17 bathrooms along with great views of downtown Miami and an easy commute to and from the fair. The main house offers three bedrooms with the remainder being found in numerous guest houses and there is also a 10,000 bottle wine cellar, pool, gym and eight car garage.

5 Star Island Drive is available to rent from $150,000pcm with Knight Frank.

With high ceilings, an open-plan layout, interior design by Philippe Starck and stunning views over the Biscayne Bay, this high floor corner apartment at Icon Brickell is ideal for those who anticipate impromptu entertaining while visiting Miami. Located right in the heart of the city, this three bed, two bath property is perfectly suited for those with busy Art Basel schedules, as well as offering numerous amenities including a door man, pool, spa, restaurant and outdoor terraces.

465 Brickell Ave is available to rent with Sotheby’s International Realty from $11,000pcm.

Boasting over 8,400 square feet of chic interior spaces and more than 7,000 square feet of outdoor space, this sleek five bedroom pent house in Miami Beach is a great rental option for any urban aesthete. A vast living room with floor-to-ceiling windows offers 270-degree views over the ocean while a private cinema and pool make it a great place to relax and unwind after Art Basel.

1500 Ocean Drive penthouse is available to rent for $100,000pcm from Douglas Elliman.

Combine the privacy of a waterfront estate with all the luxuries of modern living at this stunning two-storey property in Miami Beach. Built by Todd Glaser in 2013, this stylish eight bedroom, eight bathroom rental offers lush landscaped gardens, a pool, rooftop terrace, cabana, gym, three car garage and boat docking facilities.

5446 North Bay drive is available to rent for $300,000pcm from EWM Realty.

Located in the famous Foster + Partners Faena House residency, this gorgeous Miami beach apartment with interiors design by Molteni Dada offers four large bedrooms and seven bathrooms making it the ideal base for friends attending Art Basel together. With stunning ocean views from every room, a beautiful open plan living/dining area, media room and wrap around balcony over-looking the ocean, it’s ideal for both intimate dinners and entertaining larger groups.

The Faena House apartment is available to rent for $82,500pcm through Knight Frank.