Planning a Shabbat, Jewish holiday, family visit or kosher-friendly vacation in Miami? Miami Waterfront Retreats offers two legally permitted short-term vacation rentals at O Residence in Bay Harbor Islands, adjacent to Bal Harbour and Surfside and close to one of South Florida’s most established Orthodox Jewish communities. Guests can stay on the water in a quiet residential setting while remaining close to synagogue and minyan options, kosher dining and markets, mikvah resources, Bal Harbour Shops and the beach.
Both Unit 405 and Unit 803 are two-bedroom, two-bathroom waterfront residences that sleep up to five guests each. Families traveling together can reserve both condos in the same building for a combined group of up to ten while still enjoying the privacy of two separate homes, two kitchens and separate living spaces. Both residences include full kitchens, washers and dryers, cribs and high chairs, making them convenient for family travel and longer stays.
For Shabbat, guests have access to a mechanical keypad at a side entrance to the building, and a physical key to the individual residence can be provided on request so electronic entry is not required. Each condo also includes a Shabbat hot plate, hot-water urn and separate meat and dairy dishes.
Synagogues and minyanim
Synagogue and minyan options are available both in Bay Harbor Islands and nearby Surfside.
- Harborside Kollel, Kane Concourse, Bay Harbor Islands
- Bay Harbor Minyan, Chabad, Kane Concourse, Bay Harbor Islands
- Young Israel Congregation, Surfside, which also publishes current eruv guidance
- Hechal Shalom Or Oziel, Surfside
- The Shul of Bal Harbour, Surfside, which publishes visitor and mikvah information
Eruv and mikvah
The broader Surfside, Bal Harbour and Bay Harbor Islands community is served by an eruv system, adding to the area’s convenience for Shabbat-observant families. Mikvah resources are also available nearby in Surfside. The Shul of Bal Harbour publishes information for women’s and men’s mikvah facilities, and Young Israel provides information related to a keilim mikvah.
Please check current times, certifications and the weekly eruv status with each organisation before you travel.
Kosher dining and groceries
Kosher dining and groceries are concentrated in Bay Harbor Islands and Surfside, making it convenient to prepare for Shabbat or enjoy meals nearby. Nearby options include Meat Bar in the Kane Concourse area, Ovo at The Altair, Neya, The Harbour Grill and The Grove Kosher Market, with more throughout both towns.
Beyond the community
Guests are close to Bal Harbour Shops, Bal Harbour and Surfside beaches, Haulover Park and Marina, Sunny Isles and Aventura, with Miami Beach, the Design District, Wynwood, Downtown Miami and Brickell accessible for day trips and dining. This makes Bay Harbor Islands especially appealing for families who want both a strong Jewish community environment and the full Miami coastal experience.
Which residence
Choose Unit 405 if you prefer to be closer to the water, with yachts passing directly in front of the balcony and a larger 222-square-foot outdoor space. Choose Unit 803 if you prefer an elevated 8th-floor ocean-and-bay view, two parking spaces and a dedicated workspace. Both are legally permitted short-term vacation rentals and can be booked directly through Miami Waterfront Retreats.
Kosher-friendly stays, thoughtfully prepared
Our residences are set up to make Shabbat and kosher-conscious stays in Bay Harbor Islands more comfortable and convenient. Both Unit 405 and Unit 803 offer Shabbat-friendly features, including access through a mechanical Shabbat entry system, physical residence keys available on request, Shabbat hot plates, hot water urns, and separate meat and dairy dishes.
Guests may also request an enhanced kosher setup before arrival. If you prefer new pillows, new bedding, new towels, or additional kosher kitchen or household items for your stay, we can help coordinate those requests in advance, subject to availability. Any specially purchased items are paid for by the guest.
For added convenience, pre-arrival kitchen stocking can also be arranged so groceries, beverages and requested kosher items are waiting when you arrive.
Families traveling with young children may request rental equipment such as cribs, high chairs and other children’s furniture through our local provider. Equipment can be delivered and professionally set up in the residence before arrival for an additional charge. Children’s books and toys are also in the residences. Additional cleaning services can be arranged during your stay for an additional fee.
Everything close by
The residences are conveniently located near the established Jewish community of Bay Harbor Islands, Bal Harbour and Surfside, with synagogues and minyanim, kosher restaurants and markets, and Shabbat resources nearby. Several synagogue and minyan options are within walking distance, along with kosher dining and grocery options in Bay Harbor Islands and Surfside.
Whether you are visiting for Shabbat, a Jewish holiday, a family celebration or simply looking for a luxury Miami vacation rental with thoughtful kosher-friendly amenities, Miami Waterfront Retreats offers the privacy of a residence with the ability to customize your stay around your family’s needs.
