Summary

Isola is a 300-unit, 23-floor condominium on Brickell Key, built in 1990, with a 24-hour attended front desk, a heated pool and spa, a bayfront fitness center and two lighted tennis courts. Residents praise helpful staff and shared spaces; complaints concern elevator reliability, leaks and mold concerns, and inconsistent front-desk treatment.

300 unitsBuilt 1990

Reviews

What residents praise

Helpful staff and shared spaces

Residents appreciate attentive front-desk and management support and the refreshed pool deck.

Location and views on Brickell Key

Residents describe the Brickell Key setting, bay and city views, and the overall location as a highlight.

What residents complain about

Elevator reliability

Residents report repeated elevator breakdowns despite renovation work.

Leaks and mold concerns

Residents report water leaks, musty odors and mold concerns.

Inconsistent front-desk treatment

Residents describe rude or unhelpful front-desk interactions, including when arranging guests.

Amenities

Isola has a 24-hour attended front desk, a heated pool and spa, a bayfront fitness center and two lighted tennis courts. Every apartment has central air, an in-unit washer/dryer and a dishwasher.

In the apartment
In-unit laundry
Central air
Dishwasher
In the building
Doorman
Elevator
Fitness center
Pool
Shared outdoor space
On-site parking
Package service
Resident storage
Not available

Also here: Business center · Social/party room · Observation deck

Location

Isola is located at 770 Claughton Island Dr, Miami, FL 33131. Isola sits on Claughton Island Drive on Brickell Key, a gated island neighborhood connected to Brickell Avenue, with Downtown Miami and Brickell's restaurants and offices a short drive or water-taxi ride away.

  • 10 minby car
    Wynwood
  • 13 minby car
    South Beach (Lincoln Road)
  • 14 minby car
    Coral Gables
  • 15 minby car
    Miami International Airport
  • 32 minby car
    Fort Lauderdale Airport

Driving times without traffic.

Things to know

FloodingHigh flood risk
  • FEMA high-risk flood zone (AE)
  • 2 reviews report flooding since 2024
Safety and upkeepResidents report elevator problems
  • 6 reviews report elevator problems since 2023
  • 1 review reports AC problems since 2024
  • 5 reviews report leaks since 2023
  • 5 reviews report mold or persistent moisture since 2024
  • 3 reviews report pests since 2024
  • 1 review reports unresolved maintenance since 2025
Noise and disruptionConstruction nearby
  • 1 review reports noise from neighbors, parties or nightlife since 2023
  • 2 construction sites within 750 ft, nearest 450 ft Show all 2
    • 1 Island Dr450 ft
    • 2 Island Dr600 ft

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