Wear 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. (Our motto is \"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: Gardens at Bathtub Beach is rented only to one party at a time; you will not be sharing the premises with strangers or unknown travelers.
\nGardens at Bathtub Beach is situated on a private beach in 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 group.) The Ocean is right off your back porch. And right across the street is your own 100-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, aqua cycle, fishing poles & 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). RV? Room for that too! There's so much parking – on both sides of the street – there's room for multiple RVs & boats!
\nSAVE with the owner's many discount plans: FL resident, senior, first responder, military, education, medical, civil service, volunteer & more.
\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\".
\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 14 ADULTS? Gardens at Bathtub Beach might be a tight fit. Please inquire before booking.
\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), snorkeling gear, and even complimentary water toys such as paddleboards, kayaks, rafts and more. If you're not bringing your own boat or jet skis, rent from local providers close by.
\nGardens at Bathtub Beach 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 three hundred 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. (Complimentary beach-comber metal-detectors provided, too.)
\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:
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\n\n\nPrevious guests at Gardens at Bathtub Beach have posted zillions of reviews online, at all the different travel websites, Facebook, Google Reviews, Yelp and beyond. Even more elect to do it \"the old-fashioned way\" . . . by making hand-written entries into a physical journal located at the home itself:
\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 Gardens at Bathtub Beach
\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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