Luxe Residences with Designated Spaces for Festive Entertaining

Luxe Residences with Designated Spaces for Festive Entertaining

The holidays are around the corner, which calls for gatherings with relatives and friends. And, while celebrations in the comfort of home has its perks, it also has drawbacks – heavy foot traffic, hefty clean ups and hours of preparation. That’s why new residential developments have added designated amenity spaces for festive entertainment right outside your doorstep -- the ideal “ingredient” for holiday get-togethers and carefree hosting.

We’ve rounded up a list of luxury real estate properties that offer the most celebrated spaces for seasonal soirees. Think a Ritz-Carlton Residences with a Christmas cookie making class in a demo kitchen or a kosher chef-catered Hanukkah dinner in the Private Dining Room. How about a rooftop party by campfires under Miami’s star lit sky to usher in the New Year or a 600-bottle wine cellar equipped with exactly what you need for a perfect toast?

Here are a few examples of new, luxe developments with offerings that enhance and simplify holiday hosting:

At The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Estero Bay (pictured) in Southwest Florida, holiday entertainment is as gratifying as it is effortless. To host at home without interfering in personal space, the private dining room will be the perfect ambiance for remarkable evenings and curated culinary pursuits. There is also a Whiskey & Wine Room for post-dinner imbibing, a Sunset Lounge overlooking 500 acres of lush land and coastal serenity for casual cocktail receptions, and as noted above, a Demonstration Kitchen for interactive group experiences.

Nexo Residences, one of the first condo projects with short-term rental capability in the rapidly growing city of North Miami Beach, presents two fully-equipped outdoor summer kitchens on the rooftop, surrounded by fire pits and chic lounge seating – the perfect holiday hosting space during Miami’s “winter” with loved ones.

EDITION Residences Fort Lauderdale provides the backdrop for an unforgettable holiday celebration, whether it’s hosting a gathering in the lush gardens among the swaying palm trees adorned in Christmas lights, on the sunroof where guests can mingle around the cozy firepit as chefs prepare delicacies in the outdoor summer kitchen, or at the indoor lounge complete with a gourmet kitchen for a more formal dining experience. As the first branded residence on the Intracoastal, it is also the premier location to treat loved ones to the ultimate viewing experience of the annual Winterfest boat parade where small boats to mega-yachts sail by decorated in holiday lights.

The Avery in San Francisco is complete with an intimate fireplace lounge, stunning sky terrace, and private dining room with a catering kitchen, creating opportunities for elegant holiday gatherings and intimate celebrations. For an amusing holiday evening, explore culinary passions in the state-of-the-art demonstration kitchen, complete with a chef’s table and entertainment space, where you can bring in a professional chef for an unforgettable dining experience with dear friends and family.

35 Hudson Yards in New York present gathering spaces that are an extension of your home. As the perfect space to imbibe and socialize before indulging in your holiday meal, a lounge and bar present quintessential views of Vessel. If hosting an intimate group, a stunning private dining room accommodates sixteen guests, but if welcoming the whole family, a Grand Terrace and Grand Dining Room seat more than fifty guests.