The Grand Suite at Ernest Lyons House is a 1,040 square foot ground floor 2 BR/1Bath Suite located in the heart of Downtown Stuart on spacious shared grounds (1/2 acre) surrounding a large shared swimming pool with "Golden Mean" dimensions (44 x 27 foot lap pool) and spa. This charming suite comprises half of the historic Ernest Lyons House and is located steps from the scenic Riverwalk on the St. Lucie River and a wide variety of shopping, dining,and entertainment in Historic Downtown Stuart. The space Our Grand Suite (at Ernest Lyons House) is an off-site (200 feet from the Main Hotel Building) 1,040 square foot ground-floor suite located on spacious grounds (approximately 1/2 acre) surrounding a large swimming pool with "Golden Mean" dimensions (44 x 27 foot lap pool) and spa (note -- pool and spa and rear courtyard area are shared by three other homes/cottages at Old Colorado Inn other than the Ernest Lyons House). This luxurious suite features antique Florida heart-pine flooring, a king-sized bed in the Master Bedroom with working fireplace and exposed wood-beam cathedral ceiling, a queen-sized bed in a second bedroom, a fully-equipped kitchen, a spacious living area with convertible queen sofa bed and dining table, one bathroom with shower, in-room washer and dryer, and access to the pool and spa with comfortable outdoor furniture. This suite comprises one-half of the historic Ernest Lyons House which is a Designated Florida Literary Landmark, an honor shared by authors such as Robert Frost and Tennessee Williams. Ernest Lyons, long time editor of the Stuart News and author of "The Last Cracker Barrel" and "My Florida," lived in the home from 1937 until his death in 1990. The Ernest Lyons House was originally built in 1890 and has been recently faithfully restored by local preservationist, Dr. Thomas Connelly. The home served as the town's first schoolhouse in 1891; it was the site of the town's first wedding in 1892; and Stuart's first baby was born in the home in 1897. Other features and amenities include: In-Room K-Cup brewers with assorted gourmet coffee & tea selections Complimentary Wi-Fi Internet access Luxurious 700-thread count Egyptian cotton linens Plush Deluxe Mattresses and bath linens Designer bath products (shampoo, conditioner, lotion, facial/body soap & makeup remover wipes) Guest information booklets with options for local dining, shopping and entertainment Hair Dryers (Ionic 1875-watt) Nightlights Luggage Racks Clock Radio/Alarm Clock 2 Flat Screen Televisions with Comcast Cable Steam Iron/Ironing Board In-Room Laundry Machine and Dryer Complimentary on-site parking Lush, tropical landscaping Shared Outdoor Gas BBQ Grill Shared Comfortable outdoor furniture Shared outdoor see-saw Our properties are located on Colorado Avenue in the heart of Historic Downtown Stuart, FL, a beautiful coastal city on the Treasure Coast of Florida. Stuart is well-known internationally as a destination for fishing, golf, boating and beaches. We are only a few miles from the sandy beaches of Hutchinson Island and a hundred feet from the St. Lucie River that leads to the inter-coastal waterways and the Atlantic Ocean. The Old Colorado Inn hotel and vacation rentals offers deluxe studios, spacious and luxurious suites, 3 charming charming cottage, and 3 spacious historic guest houses nestled in a casual tropical setting. We are a short walk from waterfront fine dining, shopping and entertainment at the Historic Lyric Theater. The popular Sneaki Tiki (a casual tiki-bar restaurant), 18 Seminole Street (an intimate Italian Bistro), and Noodle World (a popular Thai and Sushi restaurant) are located on the Hotel premises. Also nearby are Martin Memorial Hospital and the Martin County Courthouse. In addition, we are a short 40-minute ride from West Palm Beach where a day trip can bring you more opportunities for fine dining, shopping and entertainment. Daily, weekly, monthly, seasonal or extended stay rates are available. Guest access The entire suite