GRAND BAY RESIDENCES RENTAL GUIDE
Is Grand Bay Residences Right for You?
Grand Bay Residences sits at 445 Grand Bay Drive in the Village of Key Biscayne, on the same gated Grand Bay grounds as Tower and the hotel but under a different association. Renters look here for a residential tower with two- and three-bedroom homes and private-elevator entry — not a hotel suite at 455 and not Grand Bay Tower's larger floor plans at 430.
Hotel dining and spa still depend on the lease. Furniture, parking, storage, and outlook belong to the numbered condo. If you need Tower's larger three- to five-bedroom layouts, compare Grand Bay Tower. If you want a studio in the hotel building, Grand Bay Ritz Carlton is the product to review.
Good Fit If
- You want a residential tower on the Grand Bay grounds, not a hotel suite.
- A two- or three-bedroom plan at 445 is the target size.
- You will file Residences paperwork, not Tower or hotel-condo forms.
Compare Other Options If
- You need Grand Bay Tower's larger three- to five-bedroom layouts at 430.
- You want a studio in the hotel building or a Grapetree oceanfront mid-rise.
Why Rent at Grand Bay Residences?
Renters choose Grand Bay Residences when a two- or three-bedroom residential tower at 445 Grand Bay Drive fits better than Grand Bay Tower, the hotel-residence building, or an oceanfront mid-rise elsewhere on the island.
Residential-Only 445 Address
This condominium does not contain the hotel's guest rooms. Daily circulation is a residential lobby and private-elevator foyers rather than a hotel check-in floor.
Two- and Three-Bedroom Core
The common mix is two-bedroom and three-bedroom homes, with larger combined lines above. Confirm bedrooms on the plan for the exact unit.
Same Grounds, Different Board
Gated entry, landscaped walks, pool, gym, and tennis sit on the shared grounds. Tenant use still follows Residences rules, which can differ from Tower.
West of the Hotel Beach
The 445 footprint sits farther inland than the hotel sand. A home may face gardens, the village, the bay, or a water angle depending on line and floor.
Things to Consider Before Renting at Grand Bay Residences
Sharing a gate with the hotel does not make a 445 lease a hotel stay or a Grand Bay Tower residence.
Amenity Access Is Written
Grounds pool, gym, tennis, and beach path rights must be in the Residences package and the lease. Spa, dining, and beach-chair service are often hotel or membership items, not condo defaults.
Floor Labels Reach the Twelfth
Unit numbers such as 1210 identify a twelfth-floor line in this association. Do not assume every listing photo matches the home you would occupy, especially penthouse combinations.
Parking Is Assigned Per Unit
Garage count, valet, and storage cages vary. Inspect the actual spaces rather than copying a neighboring three-bedroom's parking claim.
Renting at Grand Bay Residences: What to Know
Renting at Grand Bay Residences usually means a landlord lease plus association approval for the numbered residence at 445 Grand Bay Drive.
- Association package: Obtain Grand Bay Residences Condominium Association's current application, screening, and move instructions for the exact unit at 445.
- Lease terms: Confirm owner authority, term, occupants, insurance, pets, fees, deposits, assigned parking, storage, guests, and elevator protection.
- Amenity access: Ask which grounds recreation and any hotel membership a tenant may use, and keep those rights in the lease.
- Move-in: Match the legal description to Residences at 445, not Tower at 430 or the hotel-condo at 455. Record furniture, keys, and parking devices before possession.
Association requirements can change. Verify the current application package before signing or applying.
Compare Grand Bay Residences With Similar Key Biscayne Buildings
If you are considering Grand Bay Residences, compare the larger residential tower, the hotel-residence building, and a sand-side Ocean Club alternative.
Grand Bay Tower
Grand Bay Tower is the 1999 residential building at 430 Grand Bay Drive. Compare typical three-bedroom size against Residences' two-bedroom lines.
Grand Bay Ritz Carlton
The 455 building mixes hotel rooms with deeded studios and one-bedrooms. Choose it only if a hotel-condo product is the goal, not a full residential three-bedroom.
Ocean Tower Two
Ocean Tower Two sits on the Ocean Club grounds at 791 Crandon Boulevard. Compare a sand-side Ocean Club tower with Residences' gated grounds behind the hotel beach.
MLS List of Available Condos for Lease at the Grand Bay Residences
Grand Bay Residences Unit #308
About the Grand Bay Residences
Grand Bay Residences is a luxury building in the Key Biscayne area with Bayfront location. There are currently 2 condos for lease with 2-4 bedrooms. Rental prices starts at US$10,000. Rentals are in high demand on this building so contact us to schedule a showing. We are specialized in long term rentals.