Alma and Mila each offer nine residences in separate Bay Harbor Islands buildings. For families, their appeal lies in distinct floor-plan choices and intimate scale, not an established family-ownership structure.
For a family considering Bay Harbor Islands, Alma and Mila raise three questions: how much space is enough, how intimate should a condominium feel, and what does ownership actually confer? The essential distinction comes first. These are separate sister condominium projects with nine residences apiece, or 18 homes combined-not a single nine-residence building.
Nor does their scale establish family ownership, single-family control or an arrangement in which relatives own multiple residences. Nine residences describes the physical inventory, not the number of owners or households. “Family ownership” is therefore best understood as a buyer’s question: how might a family occupy, hold and plan around a residence in a small condominium?
That distinction preserves the appeal without overstating it. Both projects emphasize privacy and tranquility through their limited residence counts. Whether that delivers the right daily experience depends on the selected home, operating arrangements and condominium documents.
Alma Bay Harbor Islands is planned as a seven-story building with nine residences at 1160 101st Street. Mila is planned as an eight-story building with nine residences at 1125 97th Street. The shared residence count should not obscure their distinct addresses and residential offerings.
Both projects have Islands Development Group as developer and Kobi Karp responsible for architecture and interior design. A shared design philosophy and European-influenced finishes connect the collection aesthetically, while each project retains its own identity.
For a buyer, this is more than a choice between two versions of the same property. Study the particular floor plan, its position within the building and its documented specifications. A common design team can provide continuity of intent; it does not make every residence interchangeable.
Alma offers three-, four- and five-bedroom residences, with approximate interior areas ranging from 2,503 to 4,443 square feet. Its larger maximum plan and five-bedroom option make it the starting point for buyers who need more bedrooms within one home.
The practical exercise is to assign each room a purpose before considering finishes. A family may need permanent bedrooms, occasional guest accommodation or a separate work area. Total square footage alone does not necessarily resolve those priorities. Review room dimensions and circulation rather than treating bedroom count as a complete measure of livability.
Mila Bay Harbor Islands offers two-, three- and four-bedroom residences, with approximate interior areas of 2,117 to 3,919 square feet. Its two-bedroom entry point creates a different selection, while the upper end still merits consideration by buyers seeking substantial interior space.
The ranges overlap. The choice is not simply “larger Alma” versus “smaller Mila.” Compare individual residences at the bedroom count and dimensions that matter to the household. All stated areas are approximate and should be reconciled with the applicable plans and purchase documents.
Alma’s terraces reach up to approximately 1,300 square feet; Mila’s reach up to approximately 1,100 square feet. These are maximum figures, not a promise that every residence includes that amount of outdoor space.
For family use, terrace geometry deserves as much attention as area. Examine whether the specific plan accommodates the preferred arrangement for dining, seating or quiet time, then confirm applicable use restrictions. Outdoor square footage is most valuable when it supports how the home will actually be occupied.
Select five-bedroom Alma residences include a dedicated Wellness Room. This is a residence-specific feature, not a collection-wide amenity. Buyers drawn to it should confirm the room’s dimensions, specifications and intended uses rather than assume equipment or services are included.
The collection provides for two parking spaces per residence. For a household with several drivers or frequent visitors, the next questions concern allocation, guest parking and any additional arrangements. The stated count alone does not resolve those operational details.
A family purchasing one home has different requirements from relatives considering several residences. In the latter case, availability and the homes’ positions relative to one another matter immediately. Neither the nine-residence format nor sister-project branding guarantees adjacent inventory or any ability to combine homes.
Address the ownership structure separately with legal and tax advisers. Establish who will hold title, who may occupy the residence, and how future transfers or succession would be handled. These are planning questions, not benefits established by the projects’ branding.
Governance deserves equal attention. Review voting provisions, budgets, maintenance obligations and restrictions in each project’s documents. Do not assume the sister buildings share condominium governance, a common ownership pool or maintenance responsibilities. An intimate building can be appealing without offering the control associated with owning an entire property.
Alma’s Bay Harbor Islands setting places it near Bal Harbour and Miami Beach. That geographic context can frame a search, but it should not replace testing the exact address against a family’s routine. Visit the location and assess the journeys that matter personally, rather than relying on a general neighborhood impression.
A broader shortlist might also include Alana Bay Harbor Islands. The purpose is not to presume identical specifications, but to compare actual plans, ownership documents and operating commitments against the same criteria.
For Alma and Mila, the shared architectural authorship offers a coherent starting point. The final decision remains residence-specific: usable space, outdoor configuration and the distinction between an attractive design concept and the terms being purchased.
Collection starting prices have been approximately $1.99 million, subject to availability and revision. That figure is not a current quotation for a particular building or floor plan. Obtain residence-specific pricing and confirm what is included.
Completion is estimated for 2027, not guaranteed for that year. Families coordinating a move should distinguish the projected schedule from contractual delivery provisions and plan for that uncertainty.
The strongest case for Alma or Mila is precise: nine residences in each building, different bedroom ranges and a shared design approach. For a family, the right purchase is the one whose layout and legal terms support its intended use, without confusing small scale with family control.
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Begin a quiet conversationNo. They are separate sister condominium projects with nine residences each, for 18 homes combined.
Family ownership or single-family control is not established. The nine-residence count also does not indicate how many distinct owners or households there will be.
Alma is at 1160 101st Street, Bay Harbor Islands, Florida. Mila is at 1125 97th Street, Bay Harbor Islands, Florida.
Alma is marketed as seven stories, while Mila is marketed as eight stories. Each building has nine residences.
Islands Development Group is identified as the developer of both projects. Kobi Karp is credited with architecture and interior design.
Alma offers three-, four- and five-bedroom residences. Marketed interiors range from approximately 2,503 to 4,443 square feet.
Mila offers two-, three- and four-bedroom residences. Marketed interiors range from approximately 2,117 to 3,919 square feet.
Alma’s terraces are marketed at up to approximately 1,300 square feet, and Mila’s at up to approximately 1,100 square feet. These maximums do not apply to every residence.
A dedicated Wellness Room is described only for select five-bedroom Alma residences. Two parking spaces per residence are marketed across the collection.
Collection starting prices have been advertised around $1.99 million, subject to availability and revision. Completion is projected for 2027, not confirmed as a guaranteed delivery date.
