Nestled along South Florida's top-rated beach for kids, "Gardens at Bathtub Beach" is a lavish ocean-to-river residence boasting 11 bedrooms, including four master suites, along with 7 bathrooms. The allure continues with a botanical garden, an in-ground heated swimming pool, a hot tub/spa, a private elevator, an indoor/outdoor summer kitchen, a Tiki bar, a putting green, a private dock, and an endless array of water toys and features. (Note: This home is not available for parties or events.) Live/Work/Play on your own private beach – and at your very own private luxury beach house. Get far away from the crowds . . . and get closer to those who matter the most. Your remote barrier-island 5-star oceanfront palace is located on the FL Treasure Coast, a tranquil oasis safely isolated worlds away from hotspots. Enjoy gigabit-speed commercial-grade secure WiFi internet . . . so fast, you can stream 4K movies at night, and so secure that you can safely and productively work from “home”, with a powerful signal that reaches all the way to the beach/river. Clean & Safe: We meet or exceed all safety measures & other best practices specified by the CDC, Dept of Health, and FL Department of Business & Professional Regulation. We utilize hospital-grade cleaning & disinfectant standards. We stock your home with cleaning supplies, alcohol, wipes, hand sanitizer & more. (During the initial shutdowns in Spring 2020, our spotlessly-clean homes passed muster with "front line" hospitals and medical departments, hosting entire hospital nursing units and doctor families for extended stays.) Save: Ask about our FL resident discount! ABOUT THE HOME: 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! About BHIP—Gardens at Bathtub Beach is one of several luxury five-star properties operated by Beach Houses in Paradise, the 20-year leader in offering five-star luxury, amenities and service in sunny beachfront settings. ------ ALL-INCLUSIVE / EVERYTHING IS INCLUDED: From bicycles to beach blankets, from towels to toilet paper, and all points between. (Did you know that fewer than 25% of Florida listings include high chairs for little ones? 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, and other basic staples. And can you imagine arriving to your beach 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, and horseshoes? Why waste the first day of your precious vacation—or 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 the spa and pool, and put out the bathrobes & towels so your relaxing beach vacation can start the moment you arrive.) ------ 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". But don't take our word for it . . . Check out these awards recently won by our area: * 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 ------ MORE THAN 14 ADULTS? Gardens at Bathtub Beach might be a tight fit. Please inquire before booking. ------ Nervous about alligators? Don't be: They don't exist in this coastal part of Florida. Here's why: Gators can't survive near the beach in saltwater environments; they live only inland, where there is plenty of fresh water. The river & dock area—located just north of the St. Lucie inlet—is very salty, as the ocean water comes in and out twice a day with the tides. ------ A TREASURE CHEST OF DELIGHT: And there's even more fun to be had: The home sits smack dab 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 (complimentary beach-comber metal-detectors and instructions are provided, of course). ------ HELP PRESERVE OUR PRISTINE AREA: The waters in and around the beach house are among the most biologically rich and environmentally sensitive in the entire United States. The owners of the home have been financial supporters of local environmental groups for many, many years, with financial contributions into the 7 figures. Upon your arrival, you will notice and appreciate the extent to which exhaustive measures have been taken to preserve the pristine areas surrounding the home in a no-impact, leave-no-trace manner. ("Leave no trace": After you have enjoyed your stay, the beaches and waters surrounding the home should appear exactly as they appeared when you arrived. No footprints, no litter, no nothing—it's as if you never visited.) Help preserve the natural beauty and sensitive ecosystem surrounding the home: * Do not touch or approach dolphins, sea turtles and manatees (who swim near the home). These are protected species. Florida Fish & Wildlife officers routinely patrol the area on foot and from their boats (they have powerful binoculars in the boats). They WILL arrest or ticket you if you are harming the environment) * Be responsible with your fishing tackle. Avoid leaving behind loose line, hooks and other tackle after a successful day fishing. (Pelicans, egrets, heron and other birdlife get tangled in fish line or snagged by hooks. . .or by fish they've caught who still have a hook in their mouth. * Do not litter (this includes urinating into the water, emptying alcohol or soda into the water, and so on) ------ Taxes & Fees: * Occupancy Tax: At checkout, Airbnb collects a 6.0%-6.5% Florida sales tax from you (the amount varies by Florida county), and which it labels as "occupancy taxes". Airbnb directly remits this amount to the state of Florida. * Tourism Tax/Bed Tax: Martin County Florida requires BHIP to collect an additional 5.0% "bed tax" (tourism tax), which is added to the nightly rental rate by Airbnb. (For example, if a home's owner has set the nightly rate to $500/night, Airbnb will present the cost inclusive with the additional 5% county tourism tax, or $525/night. Airbnb collects this from you, remits to BHIP, and BHIP remits to the county. * Cleaning/Restock/Linen Fee: Our beach houses are operated the same as any 5-star luxury hotel or world-famous oceanfront resort, but with one big difference: This 5-star luxury standard of excellence is presented in the warm and lavish setting of a wealthy family's beachfront ~home~, rather than in the cold setting of an impersonal giant hotel chain. These magnificent and meticulously-clean beach homes come ~completely~ stocked for a turnkey beach-house vacation. Pack nothing: All you need bring are your flip flops, beach clothes, and fresh groceries. Other vacation rental companies provide a house that—except for furniture—is otherwise empty . . . a no-frills "spartan" experience, where you are left on your own to bring toilet paper, towels, beach toys, coolers, kitchenware, dishware and more. But BHIP isn't like the others: At BHIP, all of that is already included in your rate, and all these items are already ~inside~ your sparkling-clean beach house . . . so that the moment you arrive, you can breathe easy and immediately begin your vacation! (And that's a lot more relaxing & fun than the ugly alternative: After a long and stressful day of travel, arriving to an empty & unstocked home, and—already exhausted—having to climb back into the rental car again for a drive out to the local Walmart to buy toilet paper and other essentials). Avoid the stress: Spend your vacation relaxing and reconnecting, rather than at the store shopping for essential house supplies. ------ CAN I COMBINE A FLORIDA BEACH HOUSE VACATION WITH A DISNEY WORLD ORLANDO VACATION? Absolutely. For those interested in combining a beach house experience with Mickey Mouse, Disney World, Universal, and all the other Orlando Resorts: It's a pleasant two-hour drive from this Ocean-to-River Beach House to Disney and Orlando, driving along the Florida Turnpike. (Avoid the Interstate.) Many vacationing families in our beach-house community will spend a week bringing three (or four!) generations together in a Florida beach house, then "spin off" the younger side of the family to Disney World for a few days. We've seen it first-hand: And it may just be the best way EVER to combine a Florida Beach House vacation with an Orlando / Disney World / Universal / Mickey Mouse vacation! ------ NO PARTIES OR EVENTS ALLOWED: This home is not available for parties or events. It is NOT a party house. Plus: The area surrounding the home is environmentally fragile, and cannot safely withstand more people than the posted maximum occupancy of the home itself. If you want to have a party near the beach, consider these nearby alternatives: The Marriott Hutchinson Island Resort has ample facilities for large events, and The House of Refuge has a smaller room that it rents out to small-to-medium-size events. ----- Bedrooms & Bathrooms: Platforms like Airbnb may define "bedrooms" differently than the definitions used with regard to building codes, fire & safety codes, health-department codes and other applicable regulations and laws. For example, Airbnb may count any "sleep room" towards the overall bedroom count, including rooms featuring wall beds, sofa beds, lofts, and other makeshift sleep rooms. Similarly, Airbnb may define the term "bathroom" differently than the definitions used with regard to building codes, fire & safety codes, health-department codes and other applicable regulations and laws. For example, Airbnb may consider the existence of outdoor hot/cold showers and similar bathing facilities as a component of the overall bathroom count. For specific details concerning the bedrooms and bathrooms presented in this booking, please contact the property manager. ----- Rental agreement: Rental of this luxury home is subject to the owner's standard terms & conditions, which includes liability disclaimers and other matters of importance. If, after booking a reservation, you decide you are not comfortable with the agreement, you have the right to cancel your reservation without penalty, subject to the terms of the cancellation policy presented to you at the time of booking and accepted by you at the time of booking.