$23.5 million Florida penthouse with its own private rooftop pool is the talk of the town: Know why

A newly listed luxury penthouse in Florida is making waves not just for its $23.5 million price tag, but also for a standout feature rarely found even in ultra-luxury homes – a private rooftop pool overlooking Biscayne Bay. According to an exclusive report by the New York Post, the lavish duplex residence sits atop Vita at Grove Isle, a boutique waterfront development on Miami’s private Grove Isle, just off Coconut Grove. The listing offers buyers a combination of waterfront living, resort-style amenities and panoramic skyline views.

A sky-high home with a private rooftop retreat

The penthouse spans nearly 7,000 square feet of interior living space and is the largest of the building’s ten duplex penthouses. The residence features four bedrooms, soaring 11-foot ceilings and floor-to-ceiling retractable glass walls that seamlessly connect indoor and outdoor spaces while framing views of Biscayne Bay and the Miami skyline. One of the home’s biggest highlights is its 97-foot-long rooftop terrace, complete with a private swimming pool, a summer kitchen and multiple lounge areas designed for outdoor entertaining. The residence also includes a private elevator opening into a spacious foyer, a chef’s kitchen, a smart-home system, frameless Barausse doors and a primary suite featuring a marble spa-inspired bathroom and double walk-in closets. The penthouse is being marketed as a turnkey residence and is offered with luxury furnishings. According to the property’s listing, it also provides approximately 5,600 square feet of outdoor space, giving the home nearly 13,000 square feet of combined indoor and outdoor living areas.

Vita at Grove Isle (Image Credit: Instagram/ @cerverare)

Part of Grove Isle’s first new development in decades

The penthouse crowns Vita at Grove Isle, a seven-story luxury condominium developed by CMC Group, led by developer Ugo Colombo. According to the New York Post, the project represents the first new residential construction on the private 20-acre island since 1979, marking a significant milestone for the exclusive waterfront enclave. The 65-unit boutique building was completed in late 2025, with residents beginning to move in soon after. Nearly 90% of the residences were sold before construction was completed, and the development recorded almost $400 million in closings within less than 60 days, including several penthouse sales exceeding $15 million and $20 million, a building spokesperson told the New York Post. Residents at Vita have access to an array of private amenities, including a bayfront swimming pool, a fitness center, spa facilities, illuminated tennis, pickleball and padel courts, along with membership to the Grove Isle Racquet and Yacht Club.

Luxury meets local controversy

Despite its upscale appeal, Vita at Grove Isle has not been without controversy. Some longtime island residents spent years challenging the project, arguing that it violated a 1977 covenant limiting the total number of residential units on Grove Isle. Critics also alleged that the development bypassed certain city platting requirements before receiving construction approvals. CMC Group assumed control of the project in 2021 after previous delays. While some residents remain unhappy because the new building blocks portions of their waterfront views, others have welcomed the development, pointing to the upgraded amenities and renewed investment in an island that had seen little new construction for decades.The penthouse itself is listed by Nelson Gonzalez of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices and is among the most exclusive offerings currently available in Miami’s luxury real estate market. With its private rooftop pool, expansive outdoor living spaces and location on one of South Florida’s most exclusive private islands, the property reflects the continued demand for ultra-premium waterfront homes in the region. (Source: This article is based on an exclusive report published by the New York Post.)