Deering Bay Condos - Coral Gables

Deering Bay Yacht & Country Club

Situated on the southern tip of Coral Gables in beautiful South Florida, are pristine shores that will make you feel thousands of miles away from the bright lights and energy of South Beach. It's a place where nature's beauty and world-class golf come together to create an unbeatable combination of challenge and relaxation. It's Deering Bay Yacht & Country Club.

Deering Bay Yacht & Country Club's three newest creations are the Milano , Siena and the Verona.

Deering Bay Condos Aerial View

Deering Bay Yacht & Country Club is home to Coral Gables only Arnold Palmer Signature Course. Thoughtfully designed among the protected mangroves and meandering South Florida waterways, this 18-hole, par-71 layout, considered among the top in Florida, will delight you with its beauty and test you with its design. In classic Palmer style, each hole offers its own distinctive visual and strategic playing experience. It's large, subtle greens and beautiful fairways lined with mangroves and palms create a setting you'll want to return to time and again. And, in fact, you can do just that. Deering Bay offers all the amenities you would want from a country club membership. In addition to the Palmer course, Deering Bay offers a full driving range and putting green complemented by an elaborate 30,000-square-foot Mediterranean-style clubhouse with three dining rooms.

In addition, Deering Bay features seven Har-Tru tennis courts available night and day, an Olympic-sized pool and a state-of-the-art fitness center with personal trainers. 

"Membership in the Deering Bay Yacht & Country Club entitles participants to all the luxurious amenities that make Deering Bay one of the most exceptional communities in South Florida," said John Stoltz, golf pro of Deering Bay Yacht and Country Club. 

The Legacy of Deering Bay 

Cutler was famous for its high ground, its hardwood hammock, its lush vegetation and its accessibility to Biscayne Bay. Although settlers cut a road through the hammock to Coconut Grove, Cutler remained a place apart. Dr. S. H. Richmond opened the Richmond Inn that catered to the kind of people who were attracted to Cutler's natural beauty and seclusion. One of those people was Charles Deering.

Charles Deering, and his brother James came to Coconut Grove to visit their father William Deering, founder of International Harvester, at his winter home. Both brothers fell in love with South Florida and soon built their own homes on the Bay. James chose a site near his father in the Brickell Hammock and built a magnificent home he called Viscaya. Charles chose a more remote site in Buena Vista (which later became Bay Point).

By 1915, however, Charles became discontent with the intrusion of civilization - the noise of the new automobiles, the sound of the locomotive. He sold his Buena Vista property and moved to Cutler, eventually buying up and walling in the entire town, including the Richmond Inn. He hired Phineas Paist, the supervising architect of Coral Gables, who had also worked on Villa Viscaya, to design an Italian-style mansion for him. Deering also restored the Richmond Inn and made it part of his new home, now known as the Deering Estate.

Although Villa Viscaya has been opened to the public for more than thirty years, until very recently, when Dade County acquired the property, the Charles Deering Estate remained hidden from public view - a mysterious world of its own. The Deering brothers left South Florida a legacy of unsurpassed dedication to excellence. Viscaya is considered to be one of the grandest homes in America and the Charles Deering Estate is equally unique, containing natural, archaeological, architectural and historical treasures. Both estates are living proof of a family's ability to live well while respecting and protecting the natural environment. 

For those who search for the kind of elegant, tasteful seclusion that the Deerings enjoyed, there is only one place left. Deering Bay offers the last chance to experience both privacy and luxury on glorious Biscayne Bay.

Historical Research by: Arva Moore Parks 

Brief History of The Gables:

Just south of downtown Miami lies beautiful Coral Gables, or simply "The Gables" as it's known to natives. This planned section of town is an oasis of quiet stately homes and upscale shopping and restaurants in the heart of Miami. If you're tired of South Beach and the downtown scene and are looking for some classy fun, take a trip to the Gables.

Coral Gables is built in the Mediterranean Revival style thanks to the work of James Deering on his estate, Villa Vizcaya. Deering built Vizcaya in 1914 using only authentic materials from Italy and Spain, as well as incorporating large pieces of real European castles that were dissembled, shipped here by boat and reassembled on site. Many of these large murals, ceilings and tapestries from Europe remain at Deering to be seen today. Inspired by Vizcaya, George Merrick wanted to bring the images and architecture of Spain to more of the area. His vast land holdings gave him room to work, but he wanted to be known for more than his wealth; he wanted to create a special suburb of Miami that brought to light the Spanish influence of the area. Along with other master craftsmen, landscape artists and city planners, Coral Gables began to take shape. Within four years of its conception, Coral Gables was incorporated in 1925.

Perhaps the greatest monument to the Mediterranean Revival style stands today - the Biltmore Hotel. Inspired by the Cathedral of Seville in Spain, it's tower today stands as a recognizable symbol to all Miamians. The hotel was erected in 10 short months and has not changed even its exterior color to this day. As a world-class hotel it brings visitors from the world over; natives flock to the Biltmore to enjoy its spa offerings and beautiful coral pool.

As the recession slowed building and real estate development, so The Gables stopped its growth in its prime. Unfortunately, the Mediterranean Style never regained its full strength and beauty. In the 1950s, Miracle Mile sprang up, a brick-paved section of road on Coral Way between LeJeune Road and Douglas Road. With its upscale boutiques and specialty stores it brought heightened commerce to the area and inspired more of the same kinds of shops to open their doors soon after. Today, special incentives are offered to builders and designers who design with the Mediterranean Revival style in mind.

By Renee Chapple

Coral Gables Attractions:

Coral Gables offers plenty to do within short driving distance of downtown Miami. From art and architecture to fine dining and shopping, make a day or weekend of Coral Gables and you won't be disappointed.

If you're interested in the Mediterranean architecture, make sure to visit Vizcaya. Built in the early 1900s, it stands today much as it did when it was built.Tours are offered daily. The Biltmore is also an unchanged tribute to Merrick's vision. While you can't visit the rooms, the grand lobby is truly impressive. Coral Gables City Hall is the city's most important publicly-owned building; make sure to stop in to see its distinctive portico and beautiful interior wall murals.

One sport is associated with Coral Gables: golf! The Biltmore Golf Course (1210 Anastasia Ave) is world famous and home to several PGA Tour events. This public golf course has the beautiful backdrop of the Biltmore, little water, a liberal walking policy, reasonable greens fees and is challenging enough for pros while being playable for beginners. The Grenada Golf Course (2001 Grenada Blvd) is a 9-hole golf course with no water hazards; it's not as challenging as the Biltmore, but this par 36 course is a more relaxing round and an exceptional value.

The Venetian Pool (2701 DeSoto Blvd) draws visitors from all over the world. Built in 1923 from a coral rock quarry, it is spring-fed and is surrounded by grottos, two waterfalls and coral caves. Fairchild Tropical Garden (10901 Old Cutler Road) is a beautiful day-long (at least!) retreat from reality. With its collection of tropical plants and flowers, palms, ferns and flowering vines, trails around lakes and through groves, mangrove forests, rainforest display and orchid display (among much else!) you'll have little time left for the shows, educational programs, bookstore and special events displays. Make sure you bring walking shoes and plenty of water!

The shopping and dining can't be missed. Miracle Mile (Coral Way, between LeJeune Road and Douglas Road) and the Village of Merrick Park (LeJeune Road and Ponce de Leon Blvd) offer world-class boutiques, antiques, galleries and 5-star dining. The world's best restaurants can be found here in The Gables, including The Palm (Steakhouse & Seafood), Caffe Abbracci (Northern Italian), Pascal's on Ponce (New French), Miss Saigon Bistro (Vietnamese), and Norman's

As you can see, there is plenty for everyone to do in Coral Gables. If you are visiting Miami, make sure you leave time to see the beauty and tranquility of Coral Gables. If you live here, take advantage of all this area has to offer.

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