Casa Casuarina (Versace Mansion)

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. It is owned by Nakash family (VM South Beach LLC).

Location: 1116 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach, Florida, United States

Verified facts

• Located in South Beach, Miami Beach
  confidence 90/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-0511, SRC-0512, SRC-0513, SRC-0643
• Built in 1930
  confidence 90/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-0511, SRC-0512, SRC-0643, SRC-0513
• Architectural style: Mediterranean Revival
  confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · 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 independent sources · SRC-0512, SRC-0513, SRC-4425, SRC-4426
• Historic designation: National Register of Historic Places; Miami Beach Architectural District
  confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-0512, SRC-0511, SRC-0644
• Appeared in The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story (tv, 2018)
  confidence 70/100 · 6 independent sources · SRC-0514, SRC-0515, SRC-3033, SRC-3437, SRC-4397, SRC-7292
• Owned by Nakash family (VM South Beach LLC)
  confidence 90/100 · 6 independent sources · SRC-0511, SRC-4397, SRC-0512, SRC-5990, SRC-5991, SRC-5992

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-5990 — Versace mansion brings $41.5M, will be converted to hotel — The Real Deal (Tier 2, news; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-5991 — Firm with ties to Jordache bids $41.5M to snag Versace mansion — The Post and Courier (Associated Press) (Tier 2, news; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-5992 — Versace mansion's $41.5 million sale disappoints — CNBC (Tier 2, news; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-7292 — TMZ: Versace Family Feels Victimized by 'American Crime Story' Producers (Tier 2, news; retrieved June 2026)

How we verify

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street address only for non-residential public landmarks (museums, commercial and civic buildings,
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Frequently asked questions

Where was The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story filmed?

Casa Casuarina (Versace Mansion), in Miami Beach, Florida, is a real-world filming location used for The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story.

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.