Avalon: Revive your spirits, restore your relationships, and refresh your group or family with memories to last a lifetime. 8BR/5BA - An ocean-to-river Atlantic palace, boasting a heated private oceanfront swimming pool, hot tub, private dock, four-hole putting green, oversized parking for RV's/boats, and much more. (Note: This home is not available for parties or events) The space Live/Work/Play on your own private beach – and at your very own private luxury beach house. Get far away from the crowds . . . and get closer to those who matter the most. Remote barrier-island 5-star oceanfront palace on FL Treasure Coast, a tranquil oasis located worlds away from the stresses of the day. PLUS: Gigabit-speed commercial-grade secure WiFi internet lets you stream 4K movies at night, and in the daytime work from “home” with a signal so powerful it reaches all the way from the end of the dock to the Atlantic ocean beach. (And the rocket WiFi speed & dependability is also ideal for the kids' remote schooling.) Safe & Clean: We meet & exceed all safety measures & other best practices specified by the CDC, Dept of Health, and FL Department of Business & Professional Regulation. We utilize hospital-grade cleaning & disinfectant standards. We stock your home with cleaning supplies, alcohol, hand sanitizer & more. (During the initial shutdowns in Spring 2020, our spotlessly-clean homes passed muster with "front line" hospitals and medical departments, hosting entire hospital nursing units and doctor families for extended stays.) Ask about our FL resident discount! ABOUT THE HOME: Avalon means "earthly paradise".  According to Celtic legend, Avalon is a stunning pristine island with magical healing powers, comforting waters, and gentle breezes. Camelot's King Arthur retreated to Avalon's mystical sanctuary after being injured in battle, so he could restore his health and rejuvenate his energy to begin his next adventure. Highlights: Incredible 360-degree water views with floor-to-ceiling panoramic windows . . . private dock . . . heated oceanfront pool . . . six-person jacuzzi hot tub . . . Four-hole putting green . . . oversized parking for RVs and boat trailers . . . TWO beaches (one on the ocean, another on the river) . . . and more. At 8 bedrooms & 5 baths, 100 linear feet on both the ocean and river, giant oceanfront and riverfront entertainment decks, and more than 4000 square feet of bedrooms, bathrooms and living area, Avalon is among the largest & most luxuriously appointed ocean-to-river beach houses available from B.H.I.P. Wear your t-shirt, shorts & flip-flops to the airport, because that's all you need bring 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.") Avalon is situated all alone on a private beach in a quiet residential area -- no condos, high rises or public beaches for miles. (No crowds, just a beach all to yourself & your group). The Atlantic Ocean is right off your back porch; the surf is so close that a child could toss a rock into the water (and an adult could toss a grilled shrimp towards the dolphins from the oceanfront grill). And across the street lies your *other* private beach -- plus your own 200-foot-long private boating & fishing dock on the pristine Indian River -- offering some of the best fishing in the world, (Enjoy our complimentary kayaks, paddleboards, snorkel gear, bicycles, boogie boards, fishing poles & tackle, metal detectors, & much more.) Boats & jetskis available, too! Own a boat or jetski? Bring it! Moor it at your own private dock, and there's plenty of room to park your trailer. (Boat ramp just 1 miles away). Room for multiple RVs, too! SAVE! Paradise need not hurt the wallet / pocketbook. We offer many discounts: Military, educators, civil service, rescue & law enforcement, medical & more. Active or retired. Even Florida residents save $ (But if you are age 50+, enjoy our SENIOR discount -- the biggest discount of all). About BHIP—Avalon is one of several luxury five-star properties operated by Beach Houses in Paradise, the 20-year leader in offering five-star luxury, amenities and service in sunny beachfront settings. Read our reviews, and see how families and groups like your own are enjoying five-star experiences IN THEIR OWN HOUSE—at nightly rates starting less than $100 per private bedroom—just a fraction of the price you would pay at a beachfront hotel/resort! ------ ALL-INCLUSIVE / EVERYTHING IS INCLUDED: From bicycles to beach blankets, from towels to toilet paper, and all points between. (Did you know that fewer than 25% of the 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. And 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? Instead, 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.) ------- 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 ------- MORE THAN 12 ADULTS? Avalon might be a tight fit. Please inquire before booking. ------- NO ALLIGATORS 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 plenty of fresh water) No gators at Avalon! A TREASURE CHEST OF DELIGHT: And there's even more fun to be had: The home 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. (Complimentary beach-comber metal-detectors and instructions are provided, of course) ------- HELP PRESERVE OUR PRISTINE AREA The waters in & around the house are among the most biologically rich & environmentally sensitive in the entire U.S. Our owners avidly support local environmental groups, contributing millions in recent decades. Help preserve our area: * Don't approach dolphin, sea turtles & manatees (often seen near the end of the dock). These are protected species. Florida Fish & Wildlife marine patrols have big binoculars; they WILL arrest you. * Be responsible with fishing tackle. Avoid leaving behind loose line, hooks & other tackle after a great day fishing. (Pelicans, egrets, heron and other birdlife get tangled in fish line or snagged by hooks . . . or by fish they've caught that are still hooked.) * Do not litter (this includes urinating into the water, emptying alcohol/soda into the water, etc.) ------ CAN I COMBINE A FLORIDA BEACH HOUSE VACATION WITH A DISNEY WORLD ORLANDO VACATION? Absolutely. For those interested in combining a beach house experience with Mickey Mouse, Disney World, Universal, and all the other Orlando Resorts: It's a pleasant two-hour drive from the Ocean-to-River Beach House to Disney and Orlando, driving along the Florida Turnpike. (Avoid the Interstate). Many vacationing families in our beach-house community will spend a week bringing three (or four!) generations together in a Florida beach house, then "spin off" the younger side of the family to Disney World for a few days. We've seen it first-hand: And it may just be the best way EVER to combine a Florida Beach House vacation with an Orlando / Disney World / Universal / Mickey Mouse vacation! ------ NO PARTIES OR EVENTS ALLOWED: This home is not available for parties or events. It is NOT a party house. Plus: The area surrounding the home is environmentally fragile, and cannot safely withstand more people than the posted maximum occupancy of the home itself. If you want to have a party near the beach, consider these nearby alternatives: The Marriott Hutchinson Island Resort has ample facilities for large events, and The House of Refuge has a smaller room that it rents out to small-to-medium-size events. ----- Bedrooms & Bathrooms: Platforms like Airbnb may define "bedrooms" differently than the definitions used with regard to building codes, fire & safety codes, health-department codes and other applicable regulations and laws. For example, Airbnb may count any "sleep room" towards the overall bedroom count, including rooms featuring wall beds, sofa beds, lofts, and other makeshift sleep rooms. Similarly, Airbnb may define the term "bathroom" differently than the definitions used with regard to building codes, fire & safety codes, health-department codes and other applicable regulations and laws. For example, Airbnb may consider the existence of outdoor hot/cold showers and similar bathing facilities as a component of the overall bathroom count. For specific details concerning the bedrooms and bathrooms presented in this booking, please contact the property manager. ----- Rental agreement: Rental of this luxury home is subject to the owner's standard terms & conditions, which includes liability disclaimers and other matters of importance. If, after booking a reservation, you decide you are not comfortable with the agreement, you have the right to cancel your reservation without penalty, subject to the terms of the cancellation policy presented to you at the time of booking and accepted by you at the time of booking. Guest access At rates starting at less than $100 per night per private bedroom, enjoy 5-star luxury amenities and accommodations at an affordable price (It's like champagne on a beer budget!) Avalon is rented only to one party at a time; you will not be sharing the premises with strangers or unknown travelers.