A Snowbird’s Guide to Miami

When the curved glass facade of Four Seasons Private Residences Coconut Grove catches December's crystalline light, it marks the return of Miami's most sophisticated seasonal residents. Rising 20 stories above Biscayne Bay, the property's 70 residences represent the latest evolution in a migration that has defined the city since the Gilded Age.

Miami's cultural calendar peaks during Art Basel (held from December 6-8 this year) when the city transforms into a global art capital. Over 200 premier galleries pack the Miami Beach Convention Center, while satellite fairs like Scope and Untitled Art dot the coastline with their striking pavilions. The artistic energy ripples through Coconut Grove, where collectors and cultural cognoscenti fill sidewalk cafes between fair visits and private viewings. Local galleries extend their hours, spilling light and conversation into the streets. At Four Seasons, residents move effortlessly through this creative landscape — from VIP fair previews to intimate gallery dinners to Miami City Ballet's performances of “George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker” at the Arsht Center.

The social calendar shifts with winter's arrival, carrying forward rhythms established in the late 19th century during the time of Henry Flagler — known as the “Father of Modern-Day Florida.” Today's arrivals might touch down via private jet rather than railway, but they join a century-old tradition of cultural sophisticates drawn to Miami's perfect December days. The morning buzz at celebrated cafes like Greenstreet Cafe and Panther Coffee carries hints of Toronto and New York. In the evenings, Biscayne Bay hums with festive holiday boat parades, a ritual dating to the 1920s. Evenings also bring the opportunity to explore the Grove's extensive restaurant scene. Four Seasons residents secure their preferred tables — sunset reservations at Bellini, where regulars gather for fine Italian cuisine before migrating to private terraces to relax with a cocktail high above the sparkling bay.

Winter in Coconut Grove reveals the neighborhood's enduring appeal — not as mere escape, but as an embrace of refined living. The architecture of Four Seasons Coconut Grove anticipates every pleasure — floor-to-ceiling windows frame crisp light, while deep terraces capture prevailing breezes off Biscayne Bay. While cities in the north bundle up, life here flows seamlessly between climate-controlled interiors and Miami's pleasantly warm days. The building's form opens to expansive views of the Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden's illuminated displays and boats gliding across Dinner Key Marina — a distinctly Floridian interpretation of the season.

Life at Four Seasons Private Residences Coconut Grove extends beyond the glass and steel. Michele Bönan's interiors complement modernist architecture, creating spaces that respond intuitively to Florida's gentle climate. From state-of-the-art fitness facilities to panoramic bay views, these Miami luxury homes elevate daily rituals into art. Contact our sales team to explore available residences.