La Brisa Condominium

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Welcome to La Brisa

La Brisa is a residential condominium community located at 1901 South Roosevelt Boulevard, directly across from Smathers Beach in Key West. With 136 residences, ocean and salt-pond views, tropical landscaping, and an extensive collection of amenities, La Brisa offers a relaxed beachside lifestyle just minutes from Old Town.

The community is particularly known for its spacious residences, large private balconies, covered parking, and resort-style amenities. Depending on location within the property, units may offer beautiful views of the Atlantic Ocean, Smathers Beach, the surrounding salt ponds, or tropical grounds.

La Brisa appeals to full-time residents, seasonal homeowners, and buyers looking for a comfortable Key West second home with considerably more space and amenities than many smaller Old Town condominiums.

Location: 1901 South Roosevelt Boulevard
Property Type: Residential Condominium
Residences: 136 Units
Floor Plans: Primarily 2 & 3 Bedrooms
Private Balconies: Yes
Amenities: Community Heated Lap Pool, Spa/Hot Tub, Tennis/Pickleball, Sauna, Clubhouse
Parking: Covered Parking
Elevators: Yes
View: Ocean, Smathers Beach & Salt Ponds
Rental Type: Varies by Individual Unit & Application Rules
Vacation Rentals: Verify Individual Unit Licensing & Association Rules

  • La Brisa offers a combination that's increasingly difficult to find in Key West: spacious condominium living, substantial amenities, covered parking, and Smathers Beach directly across the street.

    Community features include:

    • Large heated outdoor lap pool

    • Spa / hot tub

    • Sauna

    • Tennis court with pickleball lines

    • Renovated clubhouse

    • Outdoor grilling and picnic areas

    • Tropical landscaping

    • Covered parking

    • Elevators

    • Private balconies

    • Ocean and salt-pond views from select residences

    • Secure residential setting

    The location directly across from Smathers Beach is one of the community's biggest attractions, giving residents easy access to the beach and the South Roosevelt Boulevard walking and biking path.

  • La Brisa is known for comfortable condominium floor plans that provide enough space for extended stays, seasonal living, or full-time residency.

    The community primarily offers:

    • Two-bedroom residences

    • Three-bedroom residences

    • Two full bathrooms in many residences

    • Private balconies

    • Full kitchens

    • Comfortable living and dining areas

    Many residences also feature:

    • In-unit washer and dryer

    • Primary bedroom suites

    • Balcony access from the living area and primary bedroom

    • Covered parking

    • Private storage

    • Ocean, beach, salt-pond, or tropical views

    Individual units have been renovated to varying degrees over the years, so kitchens, bathrooms, flooring, windows, storm protection, furnishings, and finishes can differ considerably from one residence to another.

  • La Brisa enjoys one of the most recognizable beachside locations in Key West, directly across South Roosevelt Boulevard from Smathers Beach.

    Nearby you'll find:

    • Smathers Beach

    • South Roosevelt Boulevard walking and biking path

    • Key West International Airport

    • Higgs Beach

    • White Street Pier

    • Shopping and everyday services

    • Restaurants

    • Old Town Key West

    • Duval Street and the Historic Seaport just a short drive or bike ride away

    The location is particularly appealing to buyers who want easy beach access and a quieter residential setting while remaining close to Old Town.

  • Rental opportunities at La Brisa should be evaluated on a property-by-property basis.

    Owners and tenants are subject to La Brisa Condominium Association requirements as well as applicable City of Key West regulations.

    Important considerations include:

    • Association registration and rental requirements apply.

    • Minimum rental periods and rental eligibility should be confirmed before purchasing.

    • Any rental of a Key West property for 28 days or less requires the appropriate transient rental licensing and must comply with applicable City regulations.

    • The existence of a short-term rental history for one La Brisa residence should not be assumed to establish the same rental rights for another.

    • Buyers purchasing specifically for rental income should verify the legal rental status of the individual unit as part of their due diligence.

    Because rental rights can materially affect both use and value, buyers should confirm the current association rules and licensing status of the specific residence before purchasing.

  • Vacation-rental eligibility should be verified for the individual La Brisa residence.

    La Brisa should not automatically be considered a community in which every unit can be offered for weekly or nightly vacation rentals.

    Monthly rentals are common within the community, and certain properties may have different rental rights based upon their individual licensing and applicable association rules.

    For buyers seeking short-term vacation-rental income, the safest approach is to verify the specific unit's transient licensing, association rental restrictions, and legal rental history before making an offer.

  • La Brisa can be an excellent choice for buyers seeking:

    • Full-time residence

    • Key West second home

    • Seasonal residence

    • Monthly rental investment

    • Beachside condominium lifestyle

    • Potential rental opportunity in a qualifying property

    Its combination of spacious floor plans, amenities, covered parking, beach access, and location gives La Brisa broad appeal to both owner-occupants and buyers considering rental income.

    For investment-focused buyers, the individual unit's rental rights, carrying costs, condition, view, and rental history should all be evaluated before purchasing.

  • Before purchasing at La Brisa, buyers should review:

    • Current condominium governing documents

    • Association financial statements and reserve funding

    • Current rental restrictions

    • Individual unit transient rental licensing, when applicable

    • Rental history, when available

    • Association registration and tenant requirements

    • Association fees

    • Insurance responsibilities

    • Parking rights

    • Storage rights

    • Pet policies

    • Renovation requirements

    • Any current or planned capital improvement projects or assessments

    Buyers should also consider the differences among individual residences. Ocean versus salt-pond views, floor level, building location, renovation level, parking, storage, and rental rights can all affect value even when two units have similar floor plans.

  • La Brisa is one of my favorite communities for buyers who tell me, "I want to be near the beach, but I still want a real condo I can comfortably live in." That's where La Brisa really shines.

    Smathers Beach is directly across the street, but once you're inside the community, the atmosphere is much more residential than resort-like. The pool, tennis and pickleball, clubhouse, covered parking, elevators, balconies, and generous floor plans make it particularly comfortable for buyers planning to spend several months—or the entire year—in Key West.

    I also think the views deserve more attention than they sometimes get. Ocean-facing residences are the obvious draw, but the salt-pond side offers a completely different Key West experience, with open views, wildlife, beautiful skies, and a quieter natural setting.

    For buyers considering rental income, the individual unit matters. I wouldn't purchase at La Brisa assuming that every residence has identical rental rights. We need to verify the association rules, licensing, and rental history for the specific property we're considering.

    For someone who values space, beach access, amenities, parking, and a more relaxed residential setting, La Brisa remains one of the Key West condominium communities I think deserves a close look.

  • La Brisa offers spacious condominiums directly across from Smathers Beach, with resort-style amenities and a choice of ocean, beach, tropical, and salt-pond views.

    Browse all current La Brisa condos for sale below, or contact me to compare available units, views, renovation levels, rental rights, association information, carrying costs, and which residence may best fit your goals.

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Working with a local specialist can help buyers evaluate which community best fits their lifestyle and investment goals.

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La Brisa Condominium

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Site plan of La Brisa Condominium showing various building complexes, a pool, tennis courts, a pond, parking areas, and nearby water feature.
Floor plan for La Brisa Condominium, including a porch, living room, master bedroom, dressing area, walk-in closet, bathroom, kitchen, breakfast area, dining area, and utility closet.
Black and white floor plan of a condo with two bedrooms, two bathrooms, a kitchen, a dining area, a living room, a porch, and various closets and storage spaces.
Floor plan of a condo named La Brisa featuring a master bedroom, two additional bedrooms, two bathrooms, a kitchen, dining area, living room, porch, breakfast area, and closets.
Bathroom with a granite countertop vanity, large mirror, towel racks, a small wicker storage unit, and a separate shower and toilet area.
Kitchen with wooden cabinets, black granite countertops, stainless steel sink, and appliances. Open view into dining and living area with large windows, plants, and artwork.
Living room with dining table, chairs, sofas, potted plants, artwork, and a balcony with outdoor seating and palm trees outside.
Living room with a dining table, chairs, and wall art.
A screened-in porch with a wicker sectional sofa with colorful cushions, a potted plant, and a wall art piece with orange, blue, and beige swirls. The porch leads into a living room with beige furniture, a red pillow, a lamp, and wall decorations. A
Covered balcony with wicker furniture, cushions, and a painting, overlooking lush greenery and a body of water.
A cozy bedroom with a metal bed frame, beige floral bedding, multiple pillows, two nightstands with lamps, a window with blinds, a small table with books, and a ceiling fan.
A cozy bedroom with a black iron bed, white and pastel pillows, a wooden nightstand with a lamp, and a framed beach scene painting on the wall.
Bedroom with a four-poster bed, nightstands with lamps, large potted plant, window with blinds, ceiling fan, and wicker bench.
A landscaped outdoor area with green grass, flowering plants, and trees, adjacent to apartment buildings, with a concrete pathway, wooden stairs, and parked cars.
Poolside view with multiple blue and white lounge chairs, surrounded by palm trees and modern apartment buildings in the background.
Empty swimming pool with blue lounge chairs surrounded by tropical trees and a clear blue sky.
Poolside lounge chairs with blue cushions arranged under a shaded area, with a thatched hut, palm trees, and a fenced yard with flowering plants in the background.
Empty outdoor tennis court with a net, surrounded by trees and a multi-story residential building in the background.
Empty outdoor tennis court with white lines, surrounded by trees and a blue sky.
Empty outdoor tennis court with a net, surrounded by palm trees and residential buildings on a sunny day with partly cloudy sky.
Outdoor patio seating area with wooden furniture, white cushions, a table, an umbrella, surrounded by palm trees and greenery, with a tennis court and residential buildings in the background.
Outdoor dining area with a wooden picnic table, grill, and trees in the background.
Outdoor deck with barbecue grills, picnic tables, surrounded by trees and greenery near a body of water.
View of a hotel or apartment building with cruise ship-inspired balconies, surrounded by palm trees, with a driveway leading to parking underneath.
Beachside hotel with palm trees, greenery, and a clear blue sky.
The entrance to a building with a sign that says 'La Brisa,' surrounded by a stone wall and tropical plants, with a gated driveway and a light blue building in the background.
A serene beach scene with calm water, a sandy shoreline, a palm tree leaning over the beach, and a partly cloudy sky.
Tropical beach with a leaning palm tree, rocky shoreline, and a partly cloudy sky
Pool area with lounge chairs and palm trees at a resort, with a building in the background under a partly cloudy sky.
Modern multi-story apartment building with balconies, blue siding, and parking area.
Swimming pool area with lounge chairs, a thatched hut, and a building with a balcony and a metal roof, surrounded by trees under a partly cloudy sky.
Outdoor swimming pool surrounded by lounge chairs, palm trees, and tennis courts, with a residential building in the background.
Empty sandy beach with palm trees, calm ocean, and partly cloudy sky.
Palm trees on a sandy beach overlooking the ocean with a few people walking and relaxing under umbrellas on a sunny day.