DISCOUNTS are available to most renters! (see details below). Pay less than $100/night per bedroom.
HAVE IT ALL — Live, work, play, and unwind at your own private ocean-to-river property. Step away from the crowds and step into a world where luxury meets seclusion—just you, the sand, the sea, and the people who matter most.
Located less than an hour from Palm Beach International Airport, this 5-star-rated oceanfront retreat sits in Stuart FL: USA Today’s #1 Coastal Small Town in America (2024). It’s also proudly named America’s Happiest Seaside Town by Coastal Living Magazine.
This is more than a vacation — it's your personal sanctuary in the heart of the perfect beach town. Relax in total privacy while staying just minutes from vibrant restaurants, boutique shopping, and exciting attractions.
Need to stay connected? Unlike most rentals, this property is equipped with blazing-fast, gigabit-speed, commercial-grade Wi-Fi—secure and strong enough for 4K movie nights, Zoom calls from the sand, or homework on the dock.
All inclusive, stocked to the nines, and FREE: At BHIP, "We stock heavy, so you can travel light". Beach umbrellas & canopies, beach chairs, bikes, kayaks, paddleboards, coolers, games, toys, towels, linens, laundry pods, paper goods, cooking gear / staples / spices, baby & toddler gear, and so much more. It's all there, and it's all free (no surcharges or rental fees).
Property Manager Al Roberts (thousands of 5-star reviews) lives in the neighborhood, and is always just a text or phone call away. Al & his team: Always available, but never intrusive.
Escape. Recharge. Connect. Welcome to your beachfront paradise!
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SPOTLESSLY CLEAN — We meet & exceed all safety measures & best practices specified by the CDC & FL Dept of Health. We utilize hospital-grade cleaning & disinfectant standards, and stock your property with cleaning supplies, alcohol, hand sanitizer & more.
SAFE — With thousands and thousands of 5-star reviews behind it, this property is managed by Al Roberts and Beach Houses in Paradise, the 25-year leader in luxury five-star Florida beachfront vacation rentals.
SAVE — with the owner's many discount plans: FL resident, seniors, first responder, military, education, medical, civil service, volunteer & more.
ABOUT THE RESORT:
Welcome to "The Resort at Bathtub Beach", an extraordinary ocean-to-river vacation rental that combines the coastal opulence of two distinct side-by-side homes, Gardens at Bathtub Beach (property ID 96733561) and Bathtub Beach Retreat (property ID 57164029). This 19BR/11BA exclusive resort, invites you to step into a world of luxury and relaxation with a heated swimming pool, a hot tub/spa, a private elevator and stair lift, putting green, jetted soaking tub, Tiki-bar, private dock and much more! Nestled along the renowned Bathtub Beach, this beachfront and riverfront oasis is a haven of tranquility for families and beach enthusiasts alike, where two extraordinary homes come together to create an unparalleled vacation experience.
For more details, pictures and independent reviews on each underlying house, view our listings for the individual homes that comprise the resort.
Home #1: Gardens at Bathtub Beach
Indulge in the lavish embrace of Gardens at Bathtub Beach, a sprawling ocean-to-river residence featuring 11 bedrooms, including four master suites, and 7 bathrooms. This luxurious abode boasts 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 array of water toys.
Home #2: Bathtub Beach Retreat
Located directly ON the beach, "Bathtub Beach Retreat" is an 8BR/4BA oceanfront oasis, serving up sweeping views of sparkling turquoise waters from nearly every window (kitchen / dining / living room) and from all King & Queen bedrooms. With a private elevator and stair lift, jetted soaking tub, sprawling oceanfront deck, and private access to the Indian River, this home has every coastal comfort you need for a dream beach house vacation!
Both homes that comprise "The Resort" are located at the renown Bathtub Beach, affectionately known as "Toddler Beach". Perfect for families with children, Bathtub Beach Retreat is named for the shallow, calm waters (like a bathtub) that gently shimmer off the nearby offshore reef. The reef blunts large waves, transforming the beach into a 'bathtub' and idyllic spot for children & toddlers to play. Little ones can safely enjoy the perfect Florida beach vacation, under the watchful eyes of the county lifeguard stand literally next door.
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: "The Resort" 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 such basics as 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 property? Just ask! We have videos, architectural floor plans, Immersive 3D Tours, and more. (Note: All communications must take place on the VRBO platform; this property 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)
* USA Today: #5 Best Florida Beach 2025 Rankings (of more than 100 beaches considered)
* 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 Resort"? 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. Due to the 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 24 ADULTS? The Resort 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.)
ABOUT THE VIDEO TOUR: (VRBO-approved video)
Prior to July 2023, video tour were embedded "in the Vrbo photo gallery, after the 2nd image" of the Vrbo listings. 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".
