Choosing to live in a gated community means having added security, privacy, community and exclusivity at your disposal. Once within those gates, you can feel right at home, leaving behind any chaos, and relaxing with the comfort that a community neighborhood provides. Here’s a list of Coconut Grove’s most popular gated communities that offer all that, plus the bonus of living in a relaxed, tropical oasis, dotted with marinas and sailing clubs.

North Coconut Grove

Treasure Trove

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Right next door to the dog-friendly David T Kennedy Park, only 10 gorgeous homes call this waterfront community home. Ranking highly on security, this gated community sits in the northern part of Coconut Grove, minutes from the business district of Brickell and one of Miami’s top ten private schools – Ransom Everglades. It is also a short bike ride from shopping at CocoWalk, a good collection of restaurants, the famous sailing events destination of Regatta Park, and several marinas.

South Coconut Grove

Camp Biscayne

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Located next door to The Barnacle Historic State Park, this gated, waterfront community is one of the most sought-after in Coconut Grove. Once a winter resort to the likes of Alexander Graham Bell and the Rockefellers, this historic enclave now features 26 spacious homes (waterfront and not) set amidst lush greenery. Boasting of a fantastic location, residents can walk or bike to the recently renovated CocoWalk mall, an organic market, cheese market, home of the Coconut Grove Art Festival, Regatta Park known for its world-class sail events, two marinas, and a good collection of restaurants close by. It’s also just minutes from two of Miami’s top ten private schools – Ransom Everglades and the all-girls Carrollton School of the Sacred Heart.

DeGarmo Estates

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With only 10 homes in this gated community, residences flaunt an elegant, Mediterranean style of architecture brought here by its original occupant – architect Walter C. DeGarmo, (DeGarmo’s original estate is still maintained inside.) Residents will find themselves close to several places of worship, great schools, and The Kampong National Tropical Botanical Garden. Additionally, a 15-minute car ride is all it takes to get to CocoWalk, Regatta Park, the Biltmore Golf Course (one of Miami’s best golf courses), or the University of Miami.

Entrada Estates

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This waterfront community features an impressive mix of bayfront, canal-facing, and interior-placed homes. With only 32 residences arranged on expansive lots, those next to the water boast of direct bay access. Residents delight in the fact that the gated community has its own boat docks and lighted tennis court, besides 24-hour security. A short bike ride or drive takes residents to great schools, places of worship and The Kampong Botanical Garden, while CocoWalk, Regatta Park, the Biltmore Golf Course, and the University of Miami are just 15 minutes by car.

Four Way Lodge Estates

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Once home to the Four Way Lodge built in 1904, today this beautiful gated community houses 44 expansive residences. While most of its homes are perched on dry lots, some come located on the bay and canal. A short walk to several places of worship, it is also next door to one of Miami’s top ten private, all-girl schools – Carrollton School of the Sacred Heart. A 15-minute car drive delivers residents to Regatta Park, CocoWalk, the Biltmore Golf Course, and the University of Miami.

Hughes Cove

With only 15 homes, this gated community ranks highly on privacy and security. Most of the homes here are of newer construction compared to other Coconut Grove communities, and a select few hold the distinction of sitting directly on the ocean. The waterfront community also features a tennis court, private park, and small boat basin with docks. Home to one of Miami’s top ten private schools – Carrollton School of the Sacred Heart, it is also a short walk from several places of worship. By car, Regatta Park, CocoWalk, the Biltmore Golf Course (one of Miami’s top 10 golf courses), and University of Miami are 15 minutes away.

The Anchorage

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With only 8 homes to its credit, this is the smallest gated community in Coconut Grove. Residences here were built in the 1990s and feature neoclassical European touches. Some even hold the distinction of sitting right on the bay. Just minutes from two of Miami’s top ten private schools – Carrollton School of the Sacred Heart and Ransom Everglades, the gated community also has several houses of worship within walking distance. A 15-minute car drive can deliver residents to the University of Miami, Biltmore Golf Course, CocoWalk and Regatta Park.

The Moorings

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This gated community features 37 lavish residences settled along three streets. The verdant community features a handful of bayfront and canal-facing homes, but almost all of them hold the distinction of being mansion-like with the finest of details. Ranking high on security, this gated community is also a short walk from the Kampong Botanical Garden and one of Miami’s top ten private schools – Carrollton School of the Sacred Heart. Residents can also reach University of Miami, Biltmore Golf Course, CocoWalk and Regatta Park in less than 15 minutes by car.

Ye Little Woods

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Within walking distance of The Kampong Botanical Garden, this gated community houses 33 charming residences. Featuring an impressive mix of dated cottages and modern homes, the community comes nestled in a lush, tropical setting. Just minutes from two of Miami’s top ten private schools – Carrollton School of the Sacred Heart and Ransom Everglades, residents are less than 10 minutes by car from CocoWalk and its stellar shopping, dining, and entertainment options.

Feel like living in one of these gated communities in Coconut Grove? Call (786) 930-4220 today or email contact@condoblackbook.com. You can also read about Miami Beach’s gated communities here.

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