Casa Casuarina (Versace Mansion) is a Mediterranean Revival mansion in Miami Beach, Florida, and a filming location for The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story (2018). Built in 1930, it was designed by Alden Freeman, and is listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places.
Location: 1116 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach, Florida, United States
Verified facts
- Located in South Beach, Miami Beach
confidence 90/100 · 4 recorded source groups · SRC-0511, SRC-0512, SRC-0513, SRC-0643 - Built in 1930
confidence 90/100 · 4 recorded source groups · SRC-0511, SRC-0512, SRC-0643, SRC-0513 - Architectural style: Mediterranean Revival
confidence 75/100 · 3 recorded source groups · SRC-0511, SRC-0513, SRC-3032 - Designed by Alden Freeman — philanthropist who personally designed the house in 1930 as homage to the Alcázar de Colón
confidence 85/100 · 4 recorded source groups · SRC-0512, SRC-0513, SRC-4425, SRC-4426 - Historic designation: National Register of Historic Places; Miami Beach Architectural District
confidence 75/100 · 3 recorded source groups · SRC-0512, SRC-0511, SRC-0644 - Appeared in The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story (tv, 2018)
confidence 70/100 · 6 recorded source groups · SRC-0514, SRC-0515, SRC-3033, SRC-3437, SRC-4397, SRC-7292
Evidence & sources
- SRC-0511 — Casa Casuarina — Wikipedia (Tier 3, encyclopedia; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-0512 — About the Villa — The Villa Casa Casuarina (official site) (Tier 1, official_site; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-0513 — The Villa Casa Casuarina — Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau (miamiandbeaches.com) (Tier 2, institutional; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-0514 — Six Miami Places You'll See in American Crime Story: The Assassination of Gianni Versace — Miami New Times (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-0515 — Where Was 'The Assassination of Gianni Versace' Filmed? — Romper (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-0643 — Flamingo Magazine — "The House that Versace Built: Inside The Villa Casa Casuarina" (by Eric Barton) (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-0644 — National Register of Historic Places — Miami Design Preservation League (MDPL) (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-3032 — City of Miami Beach — Mediterranean Revival architecture (official municipal architecture/preservation page) (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-3033 — WWD (Women's Wear Daily) — See Inside the Versace Mansion, Set for 'American Crime Story' (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-3437 — This Is My South — TV Shows and Movies Filmed in Miami (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-4397 — wwd.com (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-4425 — City of Miami Beach — Casa Casuarina Historic Significance / Historical Analysis (Tier 1, government; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-4426 — Santa Barbara Independent — Franceschi House and Park, Part II (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-4764 — The Villa Casa Casuarina (official hotel site) (Tier 1, official; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-4765 — MICHELIN Guide hotels listing (Tier 1, press_guide; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-7292 — TMZ: Versace Family Feels Victimized by 'American Crime Story' Producers (Tier 2, news; retrieved June 2026)
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Plan Your Visit
Hours: Operates as a hotel and restaurant (Gianni's): lunch daily ~11am-3:30pm, dinner daily ~5:15pm-10:30pm. No general interior 'tours' of the house.
Admission: No museum-style admission. Access via hotel stay (10 suites), or dining at Gianni's (e.g. prix-fixe lunch ~$39.50pp + tax/service), or private events. Reservations: 786-485-2200.
Frequently asked questions
How is Casa Casuarina (Versace Mansion) connected to The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story?
Casa Casuarina (Versace Mansion), in Miami Beach, Florida, has a documented connection to The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story. Read the sourced facts on this page for the type of connection.
Can you visit Casa Casuarina (Versace Mansion)?
Yes — Casa Casuarina (Versace Mansion) is open to the public. Hours: Operates as a hotel and restaurant (Gianni's): lunch daily ~11am-3:30pm, dinner daily ~5:15pm-10:30pm. No general interior 'tours' of the house.. Admission: No museum-style admission. Access via hotel stay (10 suites), or dining at Gianni's (e.g. prix-fixe lunch ~$39.50pp + tax/service), or private events. Reservations: 786-485-2200..
Who designed Casa Casuarina (Versace Mansion)?
Casa Casuarina (Versace Mansion) was designed by Alden Freeman.
Where is Casa Casuarina (Versace Mansion) located?
Casa Casuarina (Versace Mansion) is located in Miami Beach, Florida.