TIDEMARK RENTAL GUIDE
Is Tidemark Right for You?
Tidemark sits at 201 Crandon Boulevard on the southeast beach side of the gated Key Colony grounds in the Village of Key Biscayne — Key Colony I, the first of the 12-story beach pyramids. Renters look here for a beach-side Key Colony home with an attended lobby, a building pool, and shared tennis, paths, and association beach across the grounds.
Stacked one- through three-bedroom condos are typical; four-bedroom lines and a small number of beachfront townhomes also exist. East-facing slope homes, west-facing lines, and townhomes are not interchangeable. Ocean Sound next door can feel similar, so the leased condo may be the real difference.
Good Fit If
- You want Key Colony I on the southeast beach side at 201 Crandon.
- You need a stacked condo or will verify a limited townhome line.
- You will follow Tidemark's own board rules inside the shared gate.
Compare Other Options If
- You prefer Ocean Sound's northeast beach address at 251 Crandon.
- You want Emerald Bay or Botanica farther from the sand.
Why Rent at Tidemark?
Renters choose Tidemark when Key Colony I at 201 Crandon Boulevard — the southeastern beachfront pyramid — fits better than Ocean Sound, Emerald Bay, or Botanica.
Beach-Side Pyramid
Tidemark occupies the southeast edge of the gated Key Colony grounds. East-facing slope units sit closer to the Atlantic than homes on the Crandon side of the same building.
Townhomes and Stacked Condos
Most leases are conventional stacked residences. A smaller set of beachfront townhomes exists. Confirm whether your listing is a tower condo or a townhome before applying.
Key Colony I Board
Screening, parking, and access cards come from Tidemark. Neighboring Key Colony II, III, and IV do not process this building's leases.
Shared Grounds, Own Desk
Tennis, paths, and the association beach are Key Colony amenities. Day-to-day packages, guests, and the building pool follow Tidemark's lobby and rules.
Things to Consider Before Renting at Tidemark
Tidemark and Ocean Sound are neighboring beachfront pyramids. Do not invent a lifestyle gap that the two towers do not actually have.
Neighbor Looks Similar
If a Tidemark condo and an Ocean Sound condo both fit, compare floor, exposure, furniture, and condition in person. The tower name alone may not decide it.
View Is a Unit Fact
Ocean, bay, garden, and neighboring-building outlooks all occur here. A west line is not a substitute for an east-facing slope home or a townhome on the sand.
Four Associations, One Gate
Guest lists, contractor windows, and beach-path crowding are grounds-wide issues. Ask Tidemark how tenants reserve tennis, pool, and beach equipment.
Renting at Tidemark: What to Know
Renting at Tidemark usually means a landlord lease plus Key Colony I association approval for the numbered residence at 201 Crandon Boulevard.
- Association package: Ask for the current Tidemark tenant application, fees, insurance, occupants, guests, pets, parking, storage, and move instructions for this building only.
- Unit type: Identify whether the home is a stacked Tidemark condo or one of the limited townhomes before ordering the package.
- Building identity: Print 201 Crandon Boulevard on the application so it is not mixed with 251 Crandon (Ocean Sound) or 151 Crandon (Emerald Bay).
- Move-in: Walk the lobby, garage, and beach path during the visit, and photograph furnishings and parking devices at possession.
Association requirements can change. Verify the current application package before signing or applying.
Compare Tidemark With Similar Key Biscayne Buildings
If you are considering Tidemark, compare the other beachfront Key Colony pyramid and alternatives at the south end of the island.
Key Colony II Ocean Sound
Ocean Sound is Key Colony II at 251 Crandon, also on the beach side. Compare the two listings directly if both addresses work for you.
Key Colony III Emerald Bay
Emerald Bay is the southwest 12-story neighbor at 151 Crandon. Compare sand distance and whether you want this beach-side association instead.
Towers of Key Biscayne
Towers sits far south beside Bill Baggs with its own beach, not inside the Key Colony gate. Compare gated-grounds tennis-and-plaza living against a quieter park-edge setting.
MLS List of Available Condos for Lease at the Tidemark
Tidemark Unit #520
US$1,000 (13.3% price drop)
Tidemark Unit #431
Tidemark Unit #530
US$600 (7.1% price drop)
Tidemark Unit #1027
Tidemark Unit #739
Tidemark Unit #138
Tidemark Unit #642
US$2,500 (13.9% price drop)
About the Tidemark
Tidemark is a luxury building in the Key Biscayne area with Oceanfront location. There are currently 8 condos for lease with 1-3 bedrooms. Rental prices starts at US$5,000. Rentals are in high demand on this building so contact us to schedule a showing. We are specialized in long term rentals.