Alaqua is a 193-unit, 7-story gated condominium on the Intracoastal in Aventura, built in 2007, with a marina, pool, spa, fitness center and 24-hour concierge and security. Units are individually owned with a 12-month minimum lease for renters. Residents appreciate maintained grounds, security and the waterfront setting. Complaints concern slow rental approval, management communication and unresolved neighbor noise.
Residents describe the property as clean, quiet and well maintained, with a marina, courtyard and Intracoastal views.
Residents appreciate the staffed front desk and gated security.
Renters describe applications taking weeks with little communication from the association.
Residents report difficult communication with the board and management, including disputes over guest parking enforcement.
Reported late-night noise from neighboring balconies can be difficult to resolve.
Every unit has a private balcony, in-unit washer/dryer, stainless steel kitchen appliances including a dishwasher, granite countertops and a Roman soaking tub. The gated building has a 24-hour security guard, concierge, an oversized pool and heated spa, an 1,800-square-foot fitness center, a clubroom and a children's playroom.
Also here: Waterfront marina · Central courtyard with fountain · Tennis court · Library and pool table
Alaqua is located at 3001 NE 185th St, Aventura, FL 33180. Alaqua sits on the Intracoastal Waterway in Aventura, close to Aventura Mall and the Turnberry area, with marina access on-site.
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One-, two- and three-bedroom condos range from about 900 to 1,900 square feet, each with a private balcony and in-unit washer/dryer. A 12-month minimum lease applies to renters.
Budget about $90/month on top of rent. Recurring costs include electricity. The condo association's monthly dues (paid by the owner) already bundle basic cable, high-speed internet, water, sewer and trash, but this depends on your specific lease. Several reviews describe a difficult, slow rental application process run by the board.
| Cost | Monthly amount |
|---|---|
Electricity Electricity Paid directly to Florida Power & Light. We estimate $90/month for a one-bedroom apartment. Source: FPL rates and typical bill | ~$90 |
Estimated monthly total Excluding any association approval fee
~$90