Xanadu: \"An idyllic, exotic, or luxurious place\" (Webster's Dictionary).
\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: Xanadu is rented only to one party at a time; you will not be sharing the premises with strangers or unknown travelers.
\nXanadu 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 Atlantic Ocean is right off your back porch. And right across the street is your own 250-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, inflatable rafts, 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 is just 1 miles away). RV? Room for that too!
\nSAVE! Paradise need not hurt the wallet or pocketbook. We offer many discounts: military, educators, civil service, rescue and law enforcement, medical 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\".
\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 16 ADULTS? Xanadu might be a tight fit. Please inquire before booking.
\nXanadu 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.
\nXanadu 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 a tiki-hut entertainment deck, complete with complimentary fishing equipment (fully-stocked tackle & gear), snorkeling gear, and even complimentary water toys like paddleboards, kayaks, rafts and more. If you're not bringing your own boat or jet skis, rent just a few hundred yards away from your private dock!
\nAnd there's even more fun to be had: this Ocean-to-River beach house 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 paddle or swim from the beach house! (Complimentary beach-comber metal-detectors are provided, of course!)
\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:
\nHighlights:
\n\nOcean-to-River:
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\n\nHeated Swimming Pools:
\n\nDock & Riverfront Recreation Area:
\n\nSecond Floor:
\n\nAdditional Living Room (with Queen Wallbed):
\n\nSecond Floor Master Suite (with two walk-in closets, for long-term stays):
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\n\n\nPrevious guests at Xanadu 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 Xanadu:
\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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