| there's also a patio with sunloungers and umbrellas. on a residential street dotted with palm trees, this informal hotel in a retro-style building is a 4-minute walk from the nearest beach, 5 miles from buzzing south beach and 13 miles from miami international airport. accessed via an exterior shared balcony or terrace, the airy studios have wood floors and simple furnishings. in addition to kitchens, all provide modest living and dining areas, as well as free wi-fi and flat-screen tvs. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. units sleep up to 3 people. evening cocktails at a sister property are complimentary, as are loaner beach towels
Miami International Airport 33 min
Haulover Park (10 min)
Clothing optional & family-friendly beaches, dog park & picnicking just north of South Beach action. Bayside Marketplace (22 min)
Large, waterside shopping center with many familiar stores, plus eateries & sit-down restaurants. South Pointe Park Pier (23 min)
Greenery & ocean views in a picturesque oasis with biking, skateboarding & an observation deck. Vizcaya Museum & Gardens (23 min)
Historic estate with formal gardens & sculptures, grottos & circa-1914 mansion turned museum. Jungle Island (23 min)
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Sleek waterfront museum features modern & contemporary international artwork & educational programs. Lummus Park (21 min)
Sandy spot with beach access, plus a playground for young children & fitness equipment. Miami Seaquarium (26 min)
Popular complex hosting shows, sealife displays & kids' playground, plus dolphin ride for extra fee. Lincoln Road (16 min)
Stylish bustling promenade with a range of chic retail shops, sidewalk cafes, bars & art galleries. The Bass (14 min)
Historic art deco space featuring diverse art, artifacts & sculpture garden, plus films & lectures. Bayfront Park (22 min)
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4-acre site with native Floridian & other tropical plants, Japanese garden, workshops & exhibits. Art Deco Historic District (21 min)
Famed the world over for its Art Deco, this area of Miami is the epicenter for architecture fans. Miami Children's Museum (21 min)
$25 million complex for kids with hands-on exhibits, classes, a cruise ship replica & music studio. | 
