Private Vacation Home
Bathtub Beach Retreat: 8BR/4BA Oceanfront Oasis w/River Access & more ON BEACH
Stuart, Florida, United States
WATCH THE VIDEO: This home features a VRBO-approved video. Step inside and explore every nook and cranny, indoors and outdoors (indulge in the breathtaking "bird's-eye view" drone footage). The following video is officially approved by VRBO and is best viewed on a desktop or laptop computer.brbrhttps://youtu.be/IU-LPvTGfTA#HomeAway.combrbr(For more about the video, see note at bottom)brbrHAVE IT ALL — Live/Work/Play/Relax on your own private beach—and at your very own private luxury oceanfront beach house. Get far away from the crowds … and get closer to those who matter the most. Less than an hour away from Palm Beach International Airport, arrive at your own 5-star oceanfront palace on a remote barrier island on the FL Treasure Coast, located in "America's Happiest Seaside City" (Coastal Living Magazine national award winner; see more below). Your beach house is a tranquil oasis, safely isolated and worlds away from the troubles of the day. Need to connect online? Enjoy a rare luxury among vacation rentals: Gigabit-speed commercial-grade secure WiFi internet so fast, you can stream 4K movies at night. And the signal is so powerful, you can work from outside, while on the beach (Perfect for the kids' homework/home schooling, too).brbrSPOTLESSLY CLEAN — We meet & exceed all safety measures & best practices specified by the CDC, FL Dept of Health, and FL Dept of Business & Professional Regulation. We utilize hospital-grade cleaning & disinfectant standards, and stock your home with cleaning supplies, alcohol, wipes, hand sanitizer & more. brbrSAFE — This home is managed by Beach Houses in Paradise, the 20-year leader in Florida beachfront vacation rentals. brbrSAVE — with the owner's many discount plans: FL resident, senior, first responder, military, education, medical, civil service, volunteer & more. brbrABOUT THE HOME:brbrLocated directly ON the beach, Bathtub Beach Retreat is an 8BR/4BA oceanfront oasis, serving up sweeping views of sparkling turquoise waters from nearly every window (kitchen / dining / living room) and from all King & Queen bedrooms. With a private elevator and stair lift, jetted soaking tub, sprawling oceanfront deck, and private access to the Indian River, this home has every coastal comfort you need for a dream beach house vacation! brbrPerfect for families with children, Bathtub Beach Retreat is named for the shallow, calm waters (like a bathtub) that gently shimmer off the nearby offshore reef. The reef blunts large waves, transforming the beach into a 'bathtub' and idyllic spot for children & toddlers to play. Little ones can safely enjoy the perfect Florida beach vacation, under the watchful eyes of the county lifeguard stand literally next door. brbrBeach-goer's delight! Spend your days with your toes in the sand with over 100 linear feet of beachfront property right off your back porch! NEAR the beach? (Nope. We are ON the beach!) This exclusive 5-star home is nestled in a secluded cove, a literal stone's throw from the Atlantic Ocean surf (and so close you can cast a saltwater fishing rod from the open deck). Situated in a quiet residential area—there are no condos or high rises for miles. brbrAnd across the street lies your own private access path to the pristine Indian River, offering some of the best paddleboarding, kayaking & watersports in the world. (Enjoy our complimentary kayaks, paddleboards, snorkel gear, bicycles, boogie boards, metal detectors, & much more.) Boats & jetskis available, too! Traveling by RV? No problem, park it at Bathtub Beach Retreat.brbrREVIEWS: Bathtub Beach Retreat is brand new, so there aren't many reviews yet. For more than 1,000 additional five-star reviews of BHIP homes in the same neighborhood, see VRBO property IDs 2032993, 4939825, 4568299, 4160814, 7854090, 4145595, and dozens more.brbrWear your t-shirt, shorts & flip-flops to the airport, because that's all you need for your Florida beach-house vacation . . . We provide the rest. Travel light—and live large—with the fully-stocked, 5-star-amenity properties of B.H.I.P. ("We stock heavy, so you can travel light".)brbrAt rates starting at less than $100 per night per bedroom, enjoy 5-star luxury amenities and accommodations at an affordable price (the proverbial champagne on a beer budget!). Note: This home is rented to one party at a time; you will not be sharing the premises with strangers or unknown travelers.brbrAbout BHIP: Bathtub Beach Retreat is one of several luxury 5-star properties operated by Beach Houses in Paradise, the 20-year leader in five-star luxury, amenities & service in sunny beachfront settings. brbrSWIMMING POOLS / FITNESS / TENNIS / GOLF: Looking for a pool? How about 3?(!!) While the ocean and river are fun, some outdoor fanatics still want MORE: With your stay of 1 week or longer, the owner includes FREE complimentary passes to 3 resort-style pools at the nearby Ocean Club @ the Marriott Hutchinson Island Resort (includes golf, tennis & fitness, too). The Marriott is located just 1 mile north of the home.brbr—brbrALL-INCLUSIVE / EVERYTHING IS INCLUDED:brbrFrom bicycles to beach blankets, towels to toilet paper, paddleboards to picnic baskets, and all points between. Did you know that fewer than 25% of the Florida listings on VRBO include high chairs for little ones? And less than half of listings include an iron and ironing board? (Experiment with the VRBO "More Filters" search feature and see for yourself) Many vacation rentals don't even provide you such basics as toiletries, paper goods or cooking essentials like salt, pepper, spices, oils, and other basic staples.brbrAnd can you imagine arriving at your vacation rental, only to discover that there are no coolers, ice, beach chairs, beach towels, beach blankets, umbrellas and beach toys like sand pails, bikes, cornhole, volleyball, kayaks, & horseshoes? Why waste the first day of your precious vacation—& more money—shopping at the local Wal-Mart? Instead, book a Beach House in Paradise and begin relaxing the ~moment~ you arrive. (We even put out the bathrobes & towels so your relaxing beach vacation can start the moment you arrive.)brbrNo hidden fees: Other vacation-rental companies nickel & dime you to death with surcharges such as pool-heating fees, Wi-Fi surcharges, rental fees for kayaks, bikes & paddleboards, even a fee if you don't empty the refrigerator at the end of your stay(!) At BHIP, there are no hidden surcharges, and no fines or penalties. brbr—brbrVIDEOS, 3D TOURS, FLOOR PLANS & MORE:brbrWant a closer look at the beach house? Just ask! We have videos, architectural floor plans, 3D Tours by Matterport, and more.brbr—brbrPERFECT LOCATION: brbrAnd it's a great neighborhood: Not only is the home situated in the most biodiverse marine environment in North America (source: Florida Oceanographic Institute), but it's also located in Stuart FL, Winner of the "America's Happiest Seaside Town" award given annually by Coastal Living Magazine. (Locals—of a certain age that remember TV's "The Andy Griffith Show"—proudly call Stuart the "Mayberry of Florida".)brbr—brbrWHAT OTHERS SAY ABOUT OUR TOWN (Stuart, FL):brbr* Coastal Living Magazine: #1 Happiest Seaside Town in America (2016)br* House Beautiful Magazine: #1 Most Beautiful Small Town in Floridabr* Smithsonian Magazine: Best Small Towns to Visit in the U.S. (3rd place)br* America In Bloom (Audubon group): #1 Most Beautiful City in Americabr* American Planning Association: #1 City in Florida (2020 winner)br* Oprah Winfrey: "Most charming American towns you've never heard of" (6th place, O Magazine, Jan 2020)br* FindTheHome: #1 Best Place to Retire in the U.S.br* OnlyInYourState: 1 of 8 "Most Beautiful Small Towns in Florida"br* HuffingtonPost: Top Florida Beach Townsbrbr—brbrEVENTS & CELEBRATIONS:brbrPlanning a modest event or small gathering at the home? Or is your rental in association with an event held at a nearby venue? We'd love to help! Event-related reservations are approved on a case-by-case basis. Please note that due to the pristine and delicate barrier-island environment, special restrictions may apply. brbrImportant: Please inquire about your event BEFORE booking (to avoid paying the cancellation fee)brbr—brbrMORE THAN 10 ADULTS? The home might be a tight fit. Please inquire before booking.brbr—brbrNervous about alligators? Don't be: They don't exist in this part of Florida. (Gators can't survive near the beach in saltwater environments; they live only inland, where they can find fresh water.) brbr—brbrA TREASURE CHEST OF DELIGHT:brbrThe home sits in the middle of the "Treasure Coast". To this very day, gold doubloons, pieces of eight and other Spanish treasure still occasionally wash up along Hutchinson Island, especially following big storms. In fact, just 300 yards away, the House of Refuge Museum showcases relics from prior shipwrecks, one of which—the Georges Valentine wreck—is a fun snorkeling experience and is close enough to swim to from the beach house.brbr—brbrWHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBILITY and MOTION-IMPAIRED ACCESSIBILITY:brbrThis home features an elevator to the main level and a stair lift to the upper level for access to all floors.brbr—brbrLegal notice: The number of bedrooms in this listing may vary from data from conventional "MLS" real-estate sources & data on file with respect to the home's original construction. Extra sleep rooms may be based upon bonus rooms, lofts, wallbeds, sofabeds and/or other open or non-permanent features. The number of bathrooms may also differ, based upon outdoor showers, pet-washing facilities & similar amenities.brbr—brbrABOUT THE VIDEO TOUR: (VRBO-approved video)brbrPrior to July 2023, this same video tour was embedded "in the VRBO photo gallery, after the 2nd image" of the VRBO listing. At this time, VRBO reported that it began a process of "revamping VRBO", whereby the video-tour presentation prior to July 2023 was "temporarily disabled". As a courtesy, this alternative means to view the VRBO-approved video is provided until such time as the replacement facility becomes available.
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