Sailboat on the bay.
Guest rating: 4.8 / 5
Overview
Sailboat on the bay is a boat-style apartment stay in Miami Beach, listed as waterfront and in the city center. It is anchored between the islands on the route toward Miami Beach, surrounded by luxury houses with the downtown skyline in view. Its official star class is not given, and the public rating is 4.75 from 8 reviews.
Accommodation
The boat has one bedroom, a living room and one bathroom with a walk-in shower and free toiletries. A kitchenette has a stovetop and coffee machine. Towels and bed linen are provided.
Amenities & Recreation
Listed amenities include kid-friendly, kitchen and smoke-free. The property has an outdoor dining area, on-site parking and bike hire for exploring the surroundings. The wider area offers jet skiing, kayaking and scuba diving.
Dining
There is no restaurant on board, but the kitchenette allows simple self-catering. Joia Beach is about 317 m away, and Casa Italia Cucina and La Cañita Bayside are each about 1.3 km away. Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. is about 1.4 km, Earls Kitchen + Bar about 1.6 km, and Chef Pepper about 2.3 km. Moxies Miami and Crazy About You are around 2.8 km away. Casa Matilda (fine dining) is about 4.3 km and Kanoli (Italian) about 4.5 km.
Location & Transport
Two bus stops are very close: Mac Arthur CY & Japanese Gardens (about 70 m) and Macarthur CY & Watson Island (about 91 m). Miami Central train station is about 2.1 km away. Miami International Airport is roughly 11.5 km away (about 14 km per the source description), and Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport is about 32 km away.
Nearby Attractions
The source places the boat about 3.1 km from the Holocaust Memorial, LIK Fine Art Miami, Lincoln Road and the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts. The Miami Beach Convention Center is about 3.5 km away and the American Airlines Arena about 3.8 km. Bayside Market Place is 4.6 km and Bayfront Park 4.7 km. The area's highlights include Wynwood Walls, the Art Deco Historic District, Vizcaya Museum and Gardens, and Kaseya Center.
Best for
Best for couples or small groups who want a distinctive waterfront stay with skyline views. Its position between downtown and South Beach, plus the kitchenette, bike hire and on-site parking, suits travelers who want to self-cater and explore independently.
Travel tips
Bus stops are within about 100 m, and Miami Central train station is roughly 2.1 km away. Miami International Airport is about 11.5 km away, so allow time for the transfer. Bike hire and on-site parking are available, and Lincoln Road and the Convention Center are around 3 to 3.5 km away. Because this is a boat, check the access and onboard arrangements with the host before arrival.
What guests say
Guests rate the stay very highly, at 4.75 from 8 reviews. The excerpt praises the cozy interior and the location, which sits between downtown Miami and South Beach. The reviewer voiced no complaints, and no negative themes appear in the available excerpt. The evidence is limited, so it shows little about cleanliness, noise or service.
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