The Villa Casa Casuarina At The Former Versace Mansion in Miami Beach, Florida

Of Versace fame, now known as the Villa Casa Casuarina at the Former Versace Mansion, this historic house was built in 1930 by Alden Freeman. The home was influence by Freeman’s many travels and has Spanish influences. The house passed through various hands and housed many tenants. In 1992, Gianna Versace, the fashion icon, purchased the home and the adjacent hotel which he knocked down to construct a pool. He oversaw the renovations and what remains in the house is a lot of his influence. Unfortunately he was murdered on the front steps and the place is now a hotel and restaurant. The much pictured Million Mosaic Pool has a lot of gold, and features Greek deities.

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1116 Ocean Dr, Miami Beach, FL 33139
Coordinates: 25.7820° N, 80.1305° W

Cost & Admission

Cost of food (menu here) or stay. Lunch was $34 pre-fixe at the time of writing and dinner is with an extended menu. Hotel stays range from $600 to well over $1000.

Food
Gianni’s Restaurant allows you to eat and view the pool.

Activities
Eat, explore.

Tips
Eating at the restaurant gives you a chance to try their food (delicious) and see the lobby/pool area. You will not be able to see the rooms or rest of the house. Book in advance as spots fill up quick. We tried for same day once and was told the next availability was a week out.