The home is so close to the ocean waves that a small child can toss a tennis ball into the surf from the home's large oceanfront deck. And with 7+ bedrooms, 7 bathrooms (including 5 bedrooms with private en-suite bathrooms), this three-story retreat is packed with features to delight everyone in your family group, across all ages.
\nPlus: Eden Beach boasts the most incredible floor-to-ceiling oceanfront views from both the main level and master-bedroom suite — the water is thisclose — of any beach house in our portfolio, and perhaps the entire state of Florida.
\nWear your t-shirt, shorts and 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! (\"We stock heavy, so you can travel light\".)
\nAt 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: Eden Beach is rented only to one party at a time; you will not be sharing the premises with strangers or unknown travelers.
\nEden Beach Retreat is situated in the private Eden Beach neighborhood, a quiet residential area — there are no condos, high rises or large public beaches for miles. (No crowds, just a beach all to yourself and your family or group). The Atlantic Ocean is right off your back porch. And right across the street is your own 200-foot-long deep-water private dock on the Indian River, offering some of the best fishing in the world, and stocked with all your favorite water toys (complimentary kayaks, paddleboards, snorkel gear, bicycles, boogie boards, fishing poles and tackle, metal detectors, and more).
\nOwn a boat? Bring it! Moor it at your own private dock, and there's even room to park your trailer. (Boat ramp just 1 mile away.)
\nSAVE! Paradise need not hurt the wallet or pocketbook. We offer many discounts: military, educators, civil service, rescue and law enforcement, medical, volunteer and more. Active or retired. Even Florida residents save $. (But if you are age 50+, enjoy our SENIOR discount — by definition, the biggest discount of all).
\nNot 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\".
\nSWIMMING POOLS / FITNESS / TENNIS / GOLF: Looking for a pool? How about 3?(!!) While the ocean, river, and hot tub 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.
\nFrom 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.
\nAnd 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?
\nInstead, book a Beach House in Paradise and begin relaxing the moment you arrive. (We even pre-heat hot tubs and pools, and put out the bathrobes & towels so your relaxing beach vacation can start the moment you arrive.)
\nMORE THAN 11 ADULTS? Eden Beach Retreat might be a tight fit. Please inquire before booking.
\nThis special home is among the fewer than 60 beach houses in the entire U.S. that sit DIRECTLY ON THE OCEAN and also sit DIRECTLY ON A MILE-PLUS WIDE RIVER with private dock for fishing and water toys, and where the river empties into the ocean just a short mile away. Start every day with breakfast views of a glorious sunrise gently emerging above the peaceful ocean. Usher in each evening with mesmerizing vistas of golden-hued sunsets rippling across the majestic Indian River.
\nThis home sits at the southern terminus of the Indian River, the most biologically diverse estuary in all North America (according to marinelife samples taken by the Florida Oceanographic Society marine biologists in May 2015 ... samples taken just yards away from this home's dock!). From the dock, tiki hut, or oceanfront deck, watch manatees, dolphins, and sea turtles frolic year-round. Birdlife abounds with ibis, egrets, herons, warblers, pelicans and more. And fishing? Well, let's just say that while a Publix supermarket is conveniently located just a few blocks down the street, you'll never need to buy fish from the market during your stay!
\nIn addition to the private beach, enjoy your own private dock adjacent to tiki-hut entertainment deck, complete with complimentary fishing equipment (fully-stocked tackle & gear), snorkel gear, and even complimentary water toys such as paddleboards, kayaks and more. Jet Skis and boats available too!
\nAnd 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. In fact, just two hundred yards away to the north of the beach house, 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 walk/swim to from the house (complimentary beach-comber metal-detectors are provided.)
\nThe 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 are ardent supporters of local environmental groups for 20+ years, with financial support and contributions well into the 7 figures.
\nHelp preserve the natural beauty and sensitive ecosystem surrounding the home:
\nPassively owned by a 501c3 private charitable foundation that has provided financial support to the local community for nearly 20 years, Eden Beach Retreat donates 100% of proceeds to 501c3 local charities in the area that are dedicated to:
\nThe home also serves as a venue for local charitable events and environmental causes, and presents a rotating series of scientific and educational exhibits.
\nNote on Hurricane Nicole (Nov 2022): This Hurricane passed a few miles north of the home. The garage's concrete floor was washed away by coastal erosion, and was replaced by an artificial-turf floor. It is not currently possible to park vehicles inside the garage.
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\n\n\n\nPrevious guests have generously contributed photos and videos, submitted to us or posted publicly on social media, about their group enjoying fun activities during their stay at Eden Beach Retreat:
\n\nPrevious guests have shared the beauty of Florida's wildlife and the incredible moments that can happen right in our own backyard at Beach Houses in Paradise. From sea turtles, to manatees, to dolphins, and more, you'll likely have a \"close encounter\" during your stay with us — and a chance to observe these magnificent creatures (and their natural behaviors) in their pristine habitat.
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