Summary

Carlisle on the Ocean is a 116-unit, 12-story oceanfront condominium built in 1965 at 9195 Collins Ave in Surfside, a short walk from Bal Harbour Shops. Units are individually owned, and owners lease them both as annual rentals and as furnished seasonal/short-term stays, so the experience can vary more than at a single-operator building. Reviews consistently praise the beachfront location and ocean views, while recurring complaints include an aging building with maintenance issues and inconsistent front-desk service.

116 unitsBuilt 1965

Reviews

Residents appreciate the beachfront location and spacious apartments. Complaints concern common-area upkeep, pests, water intrusion and inconsistent front-desk or valet service.

What residents praise

Oceanfront location and beach access

Residents appreciate direct beach access, ocean views and the proximity to Surfside shops and Bal Harbour.

Spacious, well-kept apartments for the price

Multiple reviewers, including repeat renters, describe apartments as larger than expected for the building's age and reasonably well maintained inside, even when the common areas show wear.

What residents complain about

Upkeep, pests and water intrusion

Reviews describe worn common areas, cockroach problems and water intrusion.

Inconsistent front-desk and valet service

Reviews describe rude or dismissive front-desk and valet interactions alongside positive feedback about helpful staff.

Amenities

A heated oceanfront pool, an ocean-view fitness center, direct deeded beach access, and 24-hour valet and doorman service. There is no in-unit laundry; a shared laundry facility serves the building.

In the apartment
Air conditioning
Dishwasher
Some apartments
In the building
24-hour doorman
Elevator
Fitness center
Pool
Shared outdoor space
On-site parking
Package service
Resident storage
Not available
Shared laundry

Also here: Small picnic/garden area · Garage parking

Location

Carlisle on the Ocean is located at 9195 Collins Ave, Surfside, FL 33154. Carlisle on the Ocean sits directly on the beach in Surfside, a short walk from Bal Harbour Shops and the Four Seasons.

  • 10 minby car
    South Beach (Lincoln Road)
  • 15 minby car
    Wynwood
  • 17 minby car
    Brickell
  • 18 minby car
    Downtown
  • 19 minby car
    Miami International Airport
  • 24 minby car
    Coral Gables
  • 30 minby car
    Fort Lauderdale Airport

Driving times without traffic.

Things to know

FloodingFlooding reported
  • FEMA low-risk flood zone (X)
  • 1 review reports flooding since 2025
Safety and upkeepSome resident complaints
  • 1 review reports pests since 2025
Noise and disruptionNo noise or construction complaints
  • No noise or construction complaints from residents

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