Updated on Jul 20, 2026
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Type
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Private vacation home
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Bedrooms
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6
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Bathrooms
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3
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House Rules
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Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 3 total);Non-aggressive breeds accepted; inquire 4 details
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Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Smoking is not permitted
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Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings;Maximum event attendees: 14;Event? Please inquire before booking, w/ details
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Max Occupancy
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14
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Host Language
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English
Portuguese
Spanish
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Property Id
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7656425
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DISCOUNTS are available! (see details below). Pay less than $100/night per bedroom.
HAVE IT ALL — Live, work, play, & unwind at your own private waterfront beach house. 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. Escape to your own, private-deeded waterfront palace!
PERFECT LOCATION & EASY TO GET TO — Less than an hour from Palm Beach International Airport, this 5-star oceanfront retreat awaits in Stuart FL—crowned USA Today’s #1 Coastal Small Town in America (2024) and celebrated by Coastal Living Magazine as America’s Happiest Seaside Town.
MORE THAN JUST A VACATION — 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? (Or Disconnect?) Unlike most rentals, this beach house 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. (Want the kids off their screens? Turn the WiFi on/off from the master bedroom!)
EVERYTHING IS FREE — 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).
24HR FIVE-STAR HOSPITALITY — Property Manager Al Roberts (thousands of 5-star reviews) lives in the neighborhood, and is always just a text or phone call away, 24/7 (< 15-minute response times). Al & his team: Always available, but never intrusive.
ENDLESS CHOICES — This beach house not available for your travel dates? No problem! Dozens more Beach Houses in Paradise are available nearby. (In the VRBO "Where To?" prompt, enter "Beach Houses in Paradise")
Escape. Recharge. Connect. Welcome to your waterfront 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 home with cleaning supplies, alcohol, hand sanitizer & more.
SAFE — With thousands and thousands of 5-star reviews behind it, this home 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, senior, first responder, military, education, medical, civil service, volunteer & more.
ABOUT THE HOME:
Wear your t-shirt, shorts & flip-flops to the airport, because that's all you need to bring for your Florida beach-house vacation. (We provide the rest) Travel light—& 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.")
Aquatopia (North) is the little beach house with the big heart: A completely refitted and redecorated 6-bedroom, 3 bath waterfront utopia … disguised as a beach house! Optimized for families with children, this five-star luxury home features a heated swimming pool plus hot tub, outdoor summer kitchen/grill & play area, private dock on the Indian River, and more. (The Indian River is the most biodiverse estuary in North America, teeming with fish, dolphin, manatee and 4000+ species of marine life). And perhaps best of all, Aquatopia North is just one short block away from the Atlantic Ocean!
And: You enjoy our complete set of complimentary water toys and recreational items. Kayaks, paddleboards, bicycles, fishing gear, snorkel gear, and so much more.
REVIEWS: Read our reviews, and see how families and 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 and read all of our five-star VRBO reviews for BHIP beach houses just like this one.
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: Your beach house 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.
About BHIP: Aquatopia North is one of several luxury 5-star properties operated by Beach Houses in Paradise, the 20-year leader in offering 5-star luxury, amenities and service in sunny FL beachfront settings.
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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 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 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 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!
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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, and more. (Note: All communications must take place on the VRBO platform; this home 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: Because parking is limited to only 4 vehicles, and the home lies at the end of a private one-way street in a very quiet residential neighborhood, this home is not available for large 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. The house also lacks a single large room suitable for hosting a large group. If you want to have a big 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.
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MORE THAN 8 ADULTS? Aquatopia North might be a tight fit. Please inquire before booking.
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HOUSE TOO SMALL? Got a large group? Worried that the house might be too small? Supersize your reservation by adding "Aquatopia (South)", and SAVE! (Aquatopia South is the 6BR/4BA riverfront pool house that's right next door to Aquatopia North, also featuring its own private dock + heated pool). You can book this home at VRBO/HomeAway property ID# 4970215, and get an extra 10% multi-property reservation discount!
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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.)
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About sand fleas & mosquitos: These outdoor pests sometimes visit "Wild" coastal Florida, too! Recently, the homeowner installed a property-wide MistAway misting system that provides relief from stinging pests on the property and poolside (push-button mist-on-demand controls).
Located in Stuart, this vacation home is in the city center and on the beach. Stuart Heritage Museum and Veterans Memorial Park are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include The Children's Museum of the Treasure Coast and Sailfish Splash Waterpark. Traveling with kids? Consider Fish House Art Center, or check out an event or a game at Halpatiokee Park Tennis Center. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and horse riding.
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