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Art on the Beach: Ocean-to-river house, ON beach. Pool, Hot Tub, Elevator, Dock

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Exceptional

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8 bedrooms7 bathroomsSleeps 205000 sq ft

Popular amenities

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  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer

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Stuart, FL
  • Popular LocationBathtub Beach1 min walk
  • Popular LocationStuart Beach18 min walk
  • Popular LocationFlorida Oceanographic Coastal Center4 min drive
  • AirportWest Palm Beach, FL (LNA-Lantana)61 min drive

About this property

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Art on the Beach: Ocean-to-river house, ON beach. Pool, Hot Tub, Elevator, Dock

HAVE IT ALL — Live/Work/Play/Relax on your own private beach—and at your very own private luxury ocean-to-river beach house. Get far away from the crowds … and get closer to those who matter the most. Less than an hour away from Palm Beach International Airport, arrive at your own 5-star oceanfront palace on a remote barrier island on the FL Treasure Coast, located in "America's Happiest Seaside City" (Coastal Living Magazine national award winner; see more below). Your own beach house is a tranquil oasis, safely isolated worlds away from the troubles of the day. Need to connect online? Enjoy a rare luxury among vacation rentals: Gigabit-speed commercial-grade secure Wi-Fi internet so fast, you can stream 4K movies at night. And the signal is so powerful, you can work from outside, while on the beach or at the end of the dock. (Perfect for the kids' homework/homeschooling, too.)

SPOTLESSLY CLEAN — We meet & exceed all safety measures & best practices specified by the CDC, FL Dept. of Health, & FL Dept. of Business & Professional Regulation. We utilize hospital-grade cleaning & disinfectant standards, and stock your home with cleaning supplies, alcohol, hand sanitizer & more. (During the initial pandemic shutdowns in Spring 2020, our spotlessly-clean homes passed muster with "front line" teams at hospitals & medical departments, who leased multiple beach houses to host entire hospital nursing units & doctor families for extended stays during those first scary months (when the mode of transmission was not yet clear).

SAFE — This home is managed by Beach Houses in Paradise, the 20-year leader in Florida beachfront vacation rentals.

SAVE — with the owner's many discount plans: FL resident, senior, first responder, military, education, medical, civil service, volunteer & more.

ABOUT ART ON THE BEACH:

Anyone in your family or group the creative type? "Art on the Beach" combines two of life's great passions—art & travel—into a memorable beach-house vacation getaway. A 3-story, 8BR/5BA, ocean-to-river beach palace, w/private elevator, heated plunge pool, oceanfront hot tub, private dock, & more. The 2 top floors are outfitted in 5-star luxury style, the ground floor features 3 bedrooms, plus art studios: A fully stocked & functioning paint/draw studio, fine arts/crafts/scrapbook studio, sand/shells/sculpture studio, plus kids studio. Your Florida beach-house getaway need never get boring!

Live. Play. Recreate. Create … in your own Florida Beach House.

"Art on the Beach", known in our area as "The Art House", is perched high atop an oceanfront sand dune. The home is so close to the ocean that a child can toss a tennis ball into the water from the deck. With 8 bedrooms, plus 5 baths (including 3 with en-suite bathrooms), this beautiful oceanfront-and-riverfront beach house is packed with features to delight everyone in your large family or group across all ages. Plus: Directly across the street lies your own private SECOND beach paradise, with riverfront recreation area: grill, picnic tables, fire pit, tiki bar, boat launch & private dock on the pristine Indian River Estuary. This treasure is the most bio-diverse estuary in North America, teeming with 3400 species of marine life including dolphins, manatee, sea turtles & more.

Why the emphasis on the arts? A famed local architect & his wife designed & built this home as their primary residence in retirement. Famous in South Florida for building much of the city of Boca Raton plus many celebrity-owned retreats in the Caribbean, this well-traveled couple envisioned the home as an inspirational place that arouses creativity, electrifies the senses, & is relaxing & fun AND a place to which the children & grandchildren would enjoy returning to year after year. Now you, too, can share their vision & soak up all the creative energy that this gorgeous luxury beach estate continues to radiate.

Wear your t-shirt, shorts & flip-flops to the airport, because that's all you need for your beach-house vacation … We provide the rest. Travel light—& live large—with the fully-stocked, 5-Star-amenity properties of BHIP! ("We stock heavy, so you can travel light".)

At rates starting at less than $100 per night per bedroom, enjoy 5-star luxury amenities & accommodations at an affordable price (the proverbial champagne on a beer budget!) Note: Art House is rented only to one party at a time; you will not be sharing the premises with strangers or unknown travelers.

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 & stocked with all your favorite water toys (complimentary kayaks, paddleboards, snorkel gear, bicycles, boogie boards, inflatable rafts, fishing poles & tackle, metal detectors, & more).

Own a boat? Bring it! Moor it at your own private dock & there's even room to park your trailer. (Boat ramp is just 1 mile away). RV? Room for that too!

REVIEWS: Read our reviews, & see how families & groups like your own are enjoying five-star experiences IN THEIR OWN HOUSE, at a fraction of the price of a beachfront hotel or resort! For more than 1,000 additional five-star reviews of BHIP homes in the same neighborhood, type "VRBO Beach houses in Paradise" into your favorite internet search service & read all of our five-star VRBO reviews for BHIP beach houses just like this one.



ALL-INCLUSIVE / EVERYTHING IS INCLUDED:

From bicycles to beach blankets, towels to toilet paper, paddleboards to picnic baskets, & 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 & see for yourself) 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 & 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 & 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 & begin relaxing the ~moment~ you arrive. (We even pre-heat hot tubs & pools & put out the bathrobes & towels so your relaxing beach 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!



VIDEOS, 3D TOURS, FLOOR PLANS & MORE: Want a closer look at the beach house? Just ask! We have videos, architectural floor plans, Immersive 3D Tours, & more. (Note: All communications must take place on the VRBO platform; this home is available only via VRBO)



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".



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)
* 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



EVENTS & CELEBRATIONS:

Planning a modest event or small gathering at the home? 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. Please note that due to the pristine, delicate barrier-island environment, special restrictions may apply.

Important: Please inquire about your event BEFORE booking (to avoid paying cancellation fee).



MORE THAN 10 ADULTS? Art on the Beach might be a tight fit. Please inquire before booking.



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.)



A TREASURE CHEST OF DELIGHT:

The home sits in the middle of the "Treasure Coast". To this very day, gold doubloons, pieces of eight & other Spanish treasure still wash up along Hutchinson Island, after big storms. (Complimentary beach-comber metal-detectors & instructions are provided.)

Property manager

Al Roberts, Property Manager at Beach Houses in Paradise

Languages

English, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Fenced private pool
  • Heated pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • A bar/lounge
  • Chef service
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 8 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 7 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Outdoor shower
  • Shampoo
  • Shower only
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo
  • Video games
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • 3 pets total
  • Food and water bowls

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Meal delivery service
  • Safe

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • In the city center
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Bicycles on site
  • Boat on site
  • Foosball table on site
  • Golf on site
  • Gym on site
  • Heated pool on site
  • Kayak on site
  • Optional golf privileges on site
  • Snow sports gear on site
  • Table tennis on site
  • Tennis
  • Water park on site
  • Water sports equipment on site
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • 1 unit
  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Property located in a resort
  • Unit size: 5,000 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 5:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 35

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
3 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available
Note from host: non-aggressive breeds accepted; inquire 4 details

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve high chair
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 20
Note from host: Event? Please inquire before booking, w/ details
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Art Beach 8br/6ba Ocean-to-river art ON Beach W/elev./pool/dock
Art Beach 8br/6ba Ocean-to-river art ON Beach W/elev./pool/dock

About the area

Stuart

Located in Stuart, this vacation home is in the city center and on the beach. The Children's Museum of the Treasure Coast and Riverwalk are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Seabranch Preserve State Park and Walton Scrub Preserve. Traveling with kids? Consider Sailfish Splash Waterpark and Port St. Lucie Botanical Gardens. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Bathtub Beach - 1 min walk
  • Stuart Beach - 18 min walk
  • Florida Oceanographic Coastal Center - 4 min drive
  • Fort Pierce Beach - 6 min drive
  • Sailfish Splash Waterpark - 15 min drive

Getting around

  • Stuart, FL (SUA-Witham Field) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • Dolphin Bar and Shrimp House - 8 min drive
  • Dunkin' - 9 min drive
  • The Twisted Tuna - 17 min drive
  • Benihana - 6 min drive
  • Mr Bread - 15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Art on the Beach: Ocean-to-river house, ON beach. Pool, Hot Tub, Elevator, Dock have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Art on the Beach: Ocean-to-river house, ON beach. Pool, Hot Tub, Elevator, Dock pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 3 total).

What time is check-in at Art on the Beach: Ocean-to-river house, ON beach. Pool, Hot Tub, Elevator, Dock?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Art on the Beach: Ocean-to-river house, ON beach. Pool, Hot Tub, Elevator, Dock?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Art on the Beach: Ocean-to-river house, ON beach. Pool, Hot Tub, Elevator, Dock located?

Located in Stuart, this beachfront vacation home is in the city center and within a 10-minute walk of Bathtub Beach and The House of Refuge Museum. Stuart Beach and Elliott Museum are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Reviews

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ralph D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Fishing/Golf trips
Another great vacation house! The views were amazing and the house was perfect for everyone. We are talking about the dates for next year, thanks again.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ken K., Milwaukee, WI, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Family celebration was all we hoped for
Art on the Beach is a large, beautiful, welcoming home with incredible views of the ocean and river, perfect for a family or group of friends. There is an abundance of things to do...our favorites included hot tubbing, kayaking, paddle boarding, and fishing. There is an inviting common area for large groups to gather and also spots to get away to read & relax. Al was a wonderful host and checkout was a simply “relax” with no chores. We look forward to a future stay here.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

blaireL36

Liked: Cleanliness
spring break
We had a wonderful time at art on the beach. The house was stocked wonderfully. Having access to the intercoastal waterway was awesome for the kids, plenty to do for all ages. will book again for next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mindy M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous location
This was the ultimate location for us with both beach access and intercoastal access. The only thing I would change would be more sandy beach adjacent to the property but the rocks were interesting and fun to play on as well! The house is fully stocked and well equipped. The host really thought of every detail, and it shows. Great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maki F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our Atlantic getaway
Amazing says it all. We absolutely loved our stay at the property. We are looking forward to another stay soon. Thank you for everything! The Makis
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

missy c.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great rental property and Excellent property management
The home is an excellent rental for large groups. Sits in between 2 bodies of water with views of the ocean directly outside most windows and off all balconies. Direct access to the beach just outside the door. Tons of water toys right on the property. Highly recommend this rental! As an added bonus, the property manager is the best I’ve ever dealt with! Super hands on with all aspects of the rental, quick to respond, and even gave us his cell phone number in case we needed anything which wasn’t already provided, which we didn't need to us because literally everything was already provided! You absolutely will not be let down by this rental property!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Becky V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great family vacation!
Art House on the Beach is a large, beautiful, welcoming home that is chock full of amenities. The views of both the ocean and the river are spectacular. View of water from every window. Sunrises and sunsets. Really appreciated how well stocked-even swim diapers and sunscreen for the babies. Also that we did not have a long list of chores before we left.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Edwin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best vacation rental we've ever stayed. Beautiful huge house with everything. Couldn't of been any better. Awesome view of Ocean and the intercoastal beach/bbq area was awesome. Great company to rent from. Al and team are the best.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael E., Uxbridge Canada

Liked: Cleanliness
Another Amazing Week at BHIP
This was our third year in a row renting one of Al’s amazing properties with our entire family. This property was even better than advertised and we’ve already booked again for next year. What makes these house’s unique for our family is it offers something for everyone. When we visit, we have three generations coming and it never disappoints. Thanks to Al and his team for preparing everything in such a thoughtful manner so that nothing is left to be desired!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mats B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Experience @ The Art Beach House
We had a blast celebrating our son's 9th birthday, stayed for 4 nights. House has everything you'd wish for and more. Soaking in the hot tub in the beach tower overlooking the ocean was amazing. If you are a big party or just a few people don't matter, this house has it all and really can accommodate for all. You have ocean on one side and inlet river on the other, it doesn't get better than this. 🙂
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023