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.
Residents appreciate the beachfront location and spacious apartments. Complaints concern common-area upkeep, pests, water intrusion and inconsistent front-desk or valet service.
Residents appreciate direct beach access, ocean views and the proximity to Surfside shops and Bal Harbour.
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.
Reviews describe worn common areas, cockroach problems and water intrusion.
Reviews describe rude or dismissive front-desk and valet interactions alongside positive feedback about helpful staff.
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.
Also here: Small picnic/garden area · Garage parking
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.
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Reported unit sizes run large for the building's age, with one-bedrooms around 1,000-1,100 square feet. Since units are individually owned, exact finishes and condition vary widely by listing, and some are marketed as furnished seasonal or short-term stays rather than standard annual leases.
Budget about $90/month on top of rent. Recurring costs include FPL electricity. Condo association dues are normally paid by the owner through the quoted rent. A separate pass-through charge applies only where the individual lease specifies it.
| Cost | Monthly amount |
|---|---|
Electricity Electricity Paid directly to FPL. We estimate $90/month for a typical unit. Source: FPL rates and typical bill | ~$90 |
Estimated monthly total Excluding any deposit or fee your specific owner/landlord sets independently
~$90| Cost | One-time amount |
|---|---|
| Association approval and deposit Association approval and deposit Reviews describe first month, last month and a security deposit for an annual lease, with different terms for a seasonal/short-term lease. Individual owners set exact terms. | Set by the individual owner; annual leases commonly ask first, last and a security deposit |
