Dazzling $22 Million Wellness Mansion Designed To ‘Support Daily Wellbeing’ Hits the Market on Miami’s Exclusive Hibiscus Island

by Lisa Johnson Mandell

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An extraordinary residence that was designed as a sanctuary for personal wellness has hit the market for the very first time in the exclusive Miami community of Hibiscus Island—mere months after it was completed.

The property, which is on the market for $21.9 million, is the work of real estate investor and developer James Vitas, who is famous for creating design-forward and wellness-integrated luxury residences across the U.S.

But the extraordinary mansion on Hibiscus Island—a gated human-made island in Biscayne Bay that is home to just 145 luxury properties—was designed not as an investment opportunity for Vitas, but rather a private sanctuary, one that he spared no expense bringing to life.

Vitas purchased the plot of land on which his wellness mecca now sits in 2021 for $6.5 million and spent years creating the "timeless" and "spectacular" abode that occupies it today.

The enormous waterfront dwelling is brimming with amenities designed to "support daily wellbeing," including a cold plunge, a sauna, and even "telescopic" walls of windows that amplify the serene view.

This luxurious Miami wellness mansion is listed for the first time, at $21,999,000.
This luxurious Miami wellness mansion is listed for the first time, at $21.9 million. (Realtor.com)
Posh outdoor amenities include a stylish pool and spa, covered lounges, a summer kitchen and a sunken fire pit with built-in seating.
Posh outdoor amenities include a stylish pool and spa, covered lounges, a summer kitchen, and a sunken fire pit with built-in seating. REALTOR.COM
One of its most attractive features is 60 feet of water frontage and a yacht dock.
One of its most attractive features is 60 feet of water frontage and a yacht dock. (Realtor.com)
The interior is almost more glamorous than the exterior.
The interiors are equally glamorous. (Realtor.com)

One might wonder, with all that relaxation on offer, what has prompted Vitas to walk away from such a palace of mental prosperity.

"Because the property was designed with timelessness, flexibility, and future users in mind, parting with it feels less like letting go and more like passing along a thoughtfully created, wellness-centered retreat," explains listing agent Mick Duchon, of The Corcoran Group.

"While the home was a passion project crafted with immense care, the owner’s decision to sell ultimately comes down to logistics. He is spending more time at his other residences and shifting portions of his business activity to other markets, making it more practical for the next owner to fully enjoy the home’s potential," Duchon explains.

That new owner will have to come to the table with some very deep pockets to get a chance at securing the home, which spans more than 4,800 square feet, boasts four bedrooms, and comes with 60 feet of private water frontage.

Adding to its extraordinary luxury is its location on Miami's exclusive Hibiscus Island, accessible by a single causeway and offering an exceptional level of privacy.

But, of course, it is the wellness-focused features that really help this dwelling stand out from the other luxury mansions on Hibiscus Island.

They include a cold plunge, a UV sauna, and a whole-home water filtration system that delivers hydrogen-enhanced hydration through an advanced Tyent setup.

Book-matched slabs of exotic marble grace the bathrooms, and floors.
The bathrooms feature book-matched slabs of exotic marble. (Realtor.com)
The spacious kitchen is highlighted by marble countertops and backsplashes, high-end appliances, fluted oak cabinetry, an impressive prep and dining island and an illuminated wine wall.
The spacious kitchen is highlighted by marble countertops and backsplashes, high-end appliances, fluted oak cabinetry, an impressive prep and dining island, and an illuminated wine wall. (Realtor.com)
Entire walls of glass disappear for seamless indoor/outdoor flow.
Entire walls of glass disappear for seamless indoor-outdoor flow. (Realtor.com)

In addition, the garage is equipped to accommodate a hyperbaric chamber, with infrastructure designed to meet the equipment's substantial power requirements. The rooftop also offers generous accommodations for future expansion of wellness amenities.

"The home’s abundant natural light, seamless indoor-outdoor flow, and tranquil water views also support daily wellbeing," according to Duchon.

Other luxe features include book-matched marble slabs gracing the floors and bathrooms, Vitrocsa glazing to enhance natural light and energy efficiency, and $1 million worth of custom millwork, entirely designed and imported from Italy.

"Every choice was deliberate, merging luxury, durability, and wellness-oriented living into one cohesive design," says Duchon. Security is also paramount in the home, which is outfitted with a biometric safe that is bolted directly into the wall studs.

The quarter-acre property has 60 feet of water frontage in the back, including a private dock. Both sides of the dock have been left open for the buyer to install a boat lift suited to their vessel, and the dock is fully permitted to accommodate a 50-foot yacht.

What could be healthier than feeling the wind in your hair and breathing in the fresh salt air from the deck of your own luxury craft?

The relaxing primary suite features dual lounge areas, custom-lit dressing room, fireplace, balcony, floor to ceiling windows overlooking the water, and a light-filled bath.
The primary suite features dual lounge areas, a custom dressing room, a fireplace, a balcony, floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the water, and a light-filled bath. (Realtor.com)
One of the owner’s favorite everyday luxuries is being able to slide the doors open and shower while looking directly out at the water.
One of the owner’s favorite luxuries is being able to slide the doors open and shower while looking directly out at the water. (Realtor.com)
This spectacular sauna off the primary suite is just one of the many wellness features in this custom mansion.
A spectacular sauna off the primary suite (Realtor.com)
A large pool and spa overlooking the water is yet another super-luxury feature.
A large pool and spa overlooking the water (Realtor.com)

Other outdoor amenities include a stylish pool and spa, covered lounges, a summer kitchen, and a sunken fire pit with built-in seating. All are managed, remotely or onsite, by a Control4 smart home automation system.

Indoor spaces are equally grand. Many have telescopic glass walls, and the great room is anchored by a sculptural stone fireplace.

The spacious kitchen is highlighted by marble countertops and backsplashes, high-end appliances, fluted oak cabinetry, an impressive prep and dining island, and an illuminated wine wall.

A floating staircase leads to the upper level, which contains three spacious guest bedrooms and the primary suite, with its dual lounge areas, custom dressing room, fireplace, balcony, floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the water, and a light-filled bath with a private patio.

"One of the owner’s favorite everyday luxuries is being able to slide the doors open and shower while looking directly out at the water, a simple but extraordinary reminder of the lifestyle this address delivers," Duchan says.

The location of Hibiscus Island is almost equidistant between Miami Beach and Miami’s urban core. It's also a quick drive to world-class beaches and the city’s cultural, culinary, and business districts.

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