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.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D_2UDZRa9QU#HomeAway.com
(For more about the video, see note at bottom)
HAVE IT ALL — Live/Work/Play/Relax at your very own private luxury waterfront 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 beach 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 own beach house is a tranquil oasis, safely isolated worlds away from the troubles of the day. Need to connect online? Enjoy a rare luxury among vacation rentals: Gigabit-speed commercial-grade secure Wi-Fi internet so fast, you can stream 4K movies at night. And the signal is so powerful, you can work from outside, while on the waterfront or at the end of the dock. (Perfect for the kids' homework/homeschooling, too.)
SPOTLESSLY 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, hand sanitizer & more. (During the initial pandemic shutdowns in Spring 2020, our spotlessly-clean homes passed muster with "front line" teams at hospitals & medical departments, who leased multiple beach houses to host entire hospital nursing units and doctor families for extended stays during those first scary months (when the mode of transmission was not yet clear).
SAFE — This home is managed by Beach Houses in Paradise (BHIP), the 20-year leader in Florida waterfront vacation rentals.
SAVE — with the owner's many discount plans: FL resident, senior, first responder, military, education, medical, civil service, volunteer & more.
ABOUT THE HOME:
Nestled along South Florida's top-rated beach for kids, "Gardens at Bathtub Beach" stands as the latest gem among the BHIP luxury collection. This lavish ocean-to-river residence boasts 11 bedrooms / sleep rooms, including four master suites, along with multiple lavish bathrooms. The allure continues with a botanical garden, an in-ground heated swimming pool, a relaxing hot tub/spa, a convenient private elevator, an inviting indoor/outdoor summer kitchen, a Tiki bar, a putting green, a private dock, and an endless array of water toys and features.
Renowned among locals as "Toddler Beach," Bathtub Beach is a cherished South Florida icon. Its distinctive "bathtub" feature, where an offshore reef blunts and diminishes ocean waves, creates a tranquil pool of shallow water—an inviting haven for all. Safety reigns supreme at this Atlantic haven, complemented by a lifeguard station during daylight hours, manned by highly trained lifeguards. This charming public beach also offers exceptional snorkeling, appealing to individuals of all ages with its mesmerizing underwater sights.
Gardens at Bathtub Beach will indulge you with its own butterfly and botanical garden, proudly showcasing a variety of indigenous plants and fauna that thrive in the region's delicate coastal climate. (The home is recognized by Botanical Society of America, American Horticulture Society, and the Florida Native Plant Society.) The lush grounds mirror the beauty of the waters gracing the home's private dock. This portion of Florida's Indian River, just before its convergence with the Atlantic Ocean at the nearby inlet, stands as North America's most biodiverse estuary, home to an astounding 3400 species of marine life (Source: Florida Oceanographic Institute).
Wear 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 Beach Houses in Paradise. (At BHIP, our motto is "We stock heavy, so you can travel light.")
At 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 only to one party at a time; you will not be sharing the premises with strangers or unknown travelers.
Own a boat? Bring it! Moor it at your own private dock, and there's even room to park your trailer. RV? room for that too!
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ALL-INCLUSIVE / EVERYTHING IS INCLUDED:
From 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 FL listings on VRBO include high chairs for little ones? And less than half of listings include an iron/ironing board? (Experiment with the VRBO "More Filters" search feature and see for yourself) Many vacation rentals don't even provide you a full supply of toilet paper (!) or such basics as towels, bed linens, toiletries, paper goods or even cooking essentials like salt, pepper, spices, oils & other basic staples.
And 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 pre-heat hot tubs & pools & put out the bathrobes & towels so your relaxing vacation can start the moment you arrive.)
No hidden fees: Other vacation-rental companies nickel & dime you with surcharges such as pool-heating fees, Wi-Fi surcharges, fees for using shampoos & soaps, 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, fines or penalties.
Plus: Enjoy our complimentary water toys & recreational items. Kayaks, paddleboards, bicycles, fishing & snorkel gear & more. Jet skis & boats available, too!
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VIDEOS, 3D TOURS, FLOOR PLANS & MORE: Want a closer look at the beach house? Just ask! We have videos, architectural floor plans, Immersive 3D Tours, and more. (Note: All communications must take place on the VRBO platform; this home is available only via VRBO)
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PERFECT LOCATION:
Not only is the home situated in the most biodiverse marine environment in North America (source: Florida Oceanographic Institute), it's also located in Stuart FL, 2024 winner of the USA Today "Best Coastal Small Towns in America" rankings. (And #1 winner of the "Happiest Seaside Town in USA" award by Coastal Living Magazine!) Locals of a certain age—that remember TV's "The Andy Griffith Show"—proudly call Stuart the "Mayberry of Florida".
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WHAT OTHERS SAY ABOUT OUR AREA (Stuart, FL):
* USA Today: #1 Best Coastal Small Town in America (2024 winner)
* Coastal Living Magazine: #1 Happiest Seaside Town in America (2016)
* House Beautiful Magazine: #1 Most Beautiful Small Town in Florida
* Smithsonian Magazine: Best Small Towns to Visit in the U.S. (3rd place)
* America In Bloom (Audubon group): #1 Most Beautiful City in America
* American Planning Association: #1 City in Florida (2020 winner)
* Oprah Winfrey: "Most charming American towns you've never heard of" (6th place, O Magazine, Jan 2020)
* FindTheHome: #1 Best Place to Retire in the U.S.
* OnlyInYourState: 1 of 8 "Most Beautiful Small Towns in Florida"
* HuffingtonPost: Top Florida Beach Towns
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EVENTS & CELEBRATIONS:
Planning 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, delicate barrier-island environment, special restrictions may apply
Important: Please inquire about your event BEFORE booking (to avoid paying cancellation fee)
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MORE THAN 14 ADULTS? Gardens at Bathtub Beach might be a tight fit. Please inquire before booking
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Nervous 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 there is fresh water.)
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A TREASURE CHEST OF DELIGHT: Gardens at Bathtub Beach sits in the middle of the "Treasure Coast". To this very day, gold doubloons, pieces of eight & other Spanish treasure still wash up along Hutchinson Island, after big storms. (Complimentary beach-comber metal-detectors and instructions are provided.)
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ABOUT THE VIDEO TOUR: (VRBO-approved video)
Prior 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 identical VRBO-approved video is provided until such time as the replacement facility becomes available, which VRBO states is "As soon as possible".
