Reservations are accepted no more than 9 months in advance of stay dates unless you are a repeat renter in good standing, To check availability, please use only Saturday check in/check out days from January through April. Pets must be pre-approved.
This cottage is one of 3 properties in the area that my husband and I own and manage. We've been in the short term rental business for over 10 years and happy to answer any questions.
Enjoy all Stuart has to offer while staying in this quaint Florida style home. The house has been updated with a well equipped kitchen and decorated with popular 'beach chic' theme. The tropical landscape, outdoor living spaces, and friendly, yet private setting make it a perfect choice for your vacation get-a-way. Reliable fast WiFi and work desk in front of the window creates a pleasant work space or set up your work space on the covered patio surrounded by plants and fresh air. The house is equipped with both a Weber charcoal grill, a gas grill and 2 'beach cruiser' bikes. Check out the Guest Notebooks in the house filled with maps and brochures of things to do, find and see in the area.
The friendly neighborhood has sidewalks and quiet streets which make biking and walking for pleasure or shopping very common. Furry friends will be happy with the neighborhood walks as well as the securely fenced yard which includes a view of the front sidewalk. Fresh Market grocery store and a variety of shops and restaurants are only a few blocks away. Travel a few more blocks to the local sports bar/restaurant hangout, Carson's Tavern and a variety of other restaurants, shops and cafes.
Travel 3.5 miles east on SE Ocean Blvd over scenic causeway bridges over the Indian River Lagoon to popular Stuart Public Beach or drive to one of the many smaller public access beaches and you may see only a handful of people including a surf fisherman or two. To watch the surfers, turn right on McCarther Blvd and find the House of Refuge Museum and beach access paths just beyond the Museum. At the end of the road you will find Bathtub Beach which is great for families or snorkelers if you hit the tide just right. Beautiful beach walks are a great way to start or end your day.
Head 1.5 miles west on SE Ocean Blvd to historic downtown Stuart and you will find a variety of unique locally owned restaurants and shops as well as the Lyric Theater and General Feed Store Museum or check out one of the many festivals that may be in town on any given weekend. On Sundays, be sure to visit the Green Market for Fresh Produce and local crafts as well as free outdoor concerts along the St. Lucie River front outdoor amphitheater.
Walk down the boardwalk to the Marina to chat with the boaters at popular Sailor's Return Restaurant which also provides great evening entertainment where you can dance the night away.
If you enjoy swimming or lounging by the pool the YMCA of the Treasure Coast is 1.5 miles from the house by car or 1 mile by walking or biking through the neighborhood. The pool is heated to 83 degrees and offers, leisure swim, lap swim and water fitness classes for a daily or weekly fee. You will find more information, hours of operation and fee schedule in the Guest Notebook. This locally popular facility also includes a state of the art fitness facility.
From the charming, historic downtown Stuart area to the Indian river Lagoon, known as the largest estuary in the US, to the natural beauty of Hutchinson Island's pristine beaches on the Atlantic Ocean, you'll have a wonderful experience.
Beware of scams; this property has NEVER been listed on Craig's List.