bluewater realty

What bluewater realty does

Bluewater Realty Miami LLC is a privately held Florida LLC founded in 2022 that operates as a luxury vacation rental management company. The company manages an inventory of approximately 80-85 individually themed one- to four-bedroom condominiums, plus penthouse units, all located within a single building — The Grand (also known as the Doubletree Grand) at 1717 North Bayshore Drive on Biscayne Bay in Downtown Miami. Each condo is uniquely branded with names such as "Funkin' Fabulous," "Velvet Sky," and "The Bond Penthouse," supported by individual interior design and curated amenities including private balconies with water views, fully equipped kitchens, in-unit washer/dryers, and Roku streaming televisions.

The business model centers on short-term nightly stays and extended monthly rentals (28+ day minimums), priced roughly from €144/night for one-bedroom units up to €257/night for four-bedroom inventory, plus ancillary fees such as valet parking. Distribution runs through three channels: Airbnb (where the company holds Super Host status with a 4.90 rating across 4,501 reviews), VRBO (Premier Partner status, 4.95 rating across 77 reviews), and a Lodgify-powered direct booking website. Guests access building amenities including pool, jacuzzi, gym, and sauna.

Operationally, Bluewater functions as a niche single-asset property manager with strong review-driven credibility on major OTAs but limited diversification. The company has no disclosed funding, no parent company, no subsidiaries, no M&A history, no management team surfaced in available sources, and no headcount data. All revenue is generated from a single geographic footprint (Miami), a single building, and a B2C consumer traveler base — making it a focused but concentration-heavy boutique operation.

Name

bluewater realty

Legal name

Bluewater Realty Miami LLC

Website

https://bluewaterrealty.miami

Company type

Private

Founded year

2022

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Bluewater Realty Miami LLC manages approximately 80-85 individually themed luxury vacation rental condominiums at The Grand/Doubletree building in Downtown Miami, serving leisure and extended-stay travelers via Airbnb, VRBO, and a Lodgify-powered direct booking website.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vacation Rental Property Management

NAICS

Other Traveler Accommodation (72119), Accommodation (721)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000), Real Estate Agents & Managers (For Others) (6531)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYTHAMAAAB

Condos & Apartments (Entire Unit)

Travel & Hospitality/Vacation Rentals & Short-Term Stays/Whole-Home Vacation Rentals

SECONDARYTHAGANAB

Condo & Apartment Rentals (Urban/Resort)

Travel & Hospitality/Lodging & Accommodation/Vacation Rentals (Short-Term Rentals)

SECONDARYTHAGAAAI

Beachfront & Coastal Full-Service Hotels

Travel & Hospitality/Lodging & Accommodation/Hotels (Full-Service)

Keywords

• Luxury vacation rentals
• Furnished condo rentals
• Short-term property rentals
• Monthly apartment rentals
• Vacation rental management

Headquarters

HQ city

Miami

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Vacation Rental Income: The company generates revenue by managing luxury condo rentals at The Grand in Downtown Miami, offering both nightly and monthly rental options. Revenue is earned through property management fees from vacation rentals across their portfolio of 80-85+ condos, distributed via Airbnb, VRBO, and direct booking channels.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Bluewater Realty Miami manages and rents a portfolio of 80-85+ individually themed, professionally designed luxury condominium units at The Grand/Doubletree building in Downtown Miami on Biscayne Bay. The company offers both nightly short-term and 28+ day monthly rentals of 1-4 bedroom condos and penthouses equipped with full kitchens, in-unit laundry, Roku TVs, and private balconies with water views. Distribution is handled through Airbnb (Super Host), VRBO (Premier Partner), and a direct Lodgify-powered booking website.

Product overview

Bluewater Realty Miami is a luxury vacation rental management company offering a portfolio of 80+ individually themed and decorated condominiums at The Grand/DoubleTree in Downtown Miami on Biscayne Bay. The properties range from 1-bedroom to 4-bedroom condos plus penthouses, available for nightly and monthly rentals. Each condo has a unique thematic name (e.g., Funkin' Fabulous, City of Dreams, Velvet Sky, The Bond Penthouse). The company operates exclusively at one property location and provides VRBO Premier Partner and Airbnb Super Host services for booking.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Bluewater Realty Miami Luxury Vacation Rentals Full-service management and rental of luxury furnished condominiums at The Grand/DoubleTree in Downtown Miami, offering nightly and monthly stays for individual travelers, families, and groups seeking premium accommodations with water views.
• 4 Bedroom Condo Rentals Luxury 4-bedroom condo rentals at The Grand with water and city views, accommodating up to 6 adults plus children in over 1800-1850 sq. ft. spaces.
• 3 Bedroom Condo Rentals Luxury 3-bedroom condo rentals at The Grand including penthouse options, accommodating up to 6 adults plus children in 1500-1700 sq. ft. spaces.
• 2 Bedroom Condo Rentals Luxury 2-bedroom condo rentals at The Grand with water views, accommodating up to 4 adults plus children.
• 1 Bedroom Condo Rentals Luxury 1-bedroom condo rentals at The Grand including penthouse options, accommodating up to 2 adults plus children with king bed, private balcony with water views, fully equipped kitchen, Roku TV, and washer/dryer.
• Monthly Extended Stay Rentals Extended-stay monthly rental program for guests requiring stays of 28+ days, suitable for relocations, extended business trips, or extended leisure visits with full apartment amenities.

Quantifiable outcome

• Average guest rating of 4.76 on company website, 4.90 on Airbnb (4501 reviews), and 4.95 on VRBO (77 reviews)

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• The Grand / Doubletree Grand HotelcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBluewater Realty Miami manages vacation rentals exclusively in The Grand building (also known as The Grand Doubletree) at 1717 North Bayshore Drive in Miami. This is a core operational partnership as all 80+ managed condos are located in this building. The Grand Doubletree provides building amenities including pool, jacuzzi, gym, sauna, and hotel services such as valet parking, while Bluewater manages the vacation rental condos within the building.
• AirbnbcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAirbnb serves as a primary distribution channel for Bluewater Realty Miami's vacation rentals. The company holds Super Host status (4.90 rating, 4501 reviews) which provides enhanced visibility and credibility on the platform. Airbnb handles payment processing and provides guest screening through its platform.
• VRBOcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVRBO serves as a primary distribution channel for Bluewater Realty Miami's vacation rentals. The company holds Premier Partner status (4.95 rating, 77 reviews) which indicates high performance and quality standards. VRBO handles payment processing and provides booking infrastructure for the properties.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Sonder: Sonder operates a tech-enabled portfolio of short-term rental apartments and condos in urban markets. It overlaps with Bluewater in operating short-stay, design-forward, professionally managed apartment-style accommodations targeting travelers in city destinations.
• Vacasa: Vacasa is one of the largest full-service vacation rental management companies in North America. Like Bluewater, it manages short-term rental properties on behalf of owners, lists on major marketplaces, and earns revenue through management fees, making it a directly comparable peer in business model and customer segment.
• Plum Guide: Plum Guide curates and manages a vetted portfolio of design-led luxury vacation rentals. It is comparable to Bluewater in targeting design-conscious luxury travelers with curated, individually distinct units in premium city and resort destinations.
• TurnKey Vacation Rentals: TurnKey is a professionally managed vacation rental company with a portfolio of upscale homes and condos. It is comparable to Bluewater in targeting premium STR inventory with professional management and high service standards.
• Locale: Locale operates upscale, apartment-style short-term rentals in urban markets with professional hospitality services. Comparable in offering full-unit, professionally managed accommodations in dense urban locations, similar to Bluewater's downtown Miami positioning.
• Evolve Vacation Rental: Evolve is a vacation rental management company that handles marketing, booking, and guest support for property owners across short-term rental marketplaces. It is comparable to Bluewater in core service offering (professional STR management), though it operates nationally versus Bluewater's single-market focus.
• AvantStay: AvantStay is a tech-enabled luxury vacation rental operator managing large, design-focused short-term rental homes and condos, marketed heavily through social channels. It is directly comparable to Bluewater in luxury positioning, design-led differentiation, and social-driven GTM.

Emerging players

• Kasa Living: Kasa operates a tech-forward portfolio of professionally managed apartment-style accommodations in urban and leisure markets. It overlaps with Bluewater in the design-forward, professionally managed urban short-stay space, but at a larger scale and with proprietary tech.

Broad incumbents

• Marriott Homes & Villas: Marriott's Homes & Villas brand extends Marriott's hotel-grade service standards into the short-term rental / vacation home category. It is comparable to Bluewater in offering professionally managed upscale short-stay accommodations, but as part of a global hotel giant's broader portfolio.
• Airbnb Luxe: Airbnb Luxe is Airbnb's luxury tier featuring high-end vacation homes and villas with trip-planning services. It competes with Bluewater for the same luxury Miami traveler on a platform Bluewater also depends on, making it both a channel and a competitive incumbent.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/bluewaterrealtyluxuryrentals
• Instagraminstagram.com/bluewaterrealty.miami

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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