Consider a stay at La Dolce Vita: Big Beach House w/ elevator & heated pool! DIRECTLY ON BEACH and take advantage of golfing on-site, a garden and a playground. Adventurous travellers may like the cycling, boating and kayaking at this villa. Free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices), is available to all guests, along with laundry facilities and a gym.
Reviews
9.89.8 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
9 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 20574 sq m
Popular amenities
Ocean view
Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
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About this property
La Dolce Vita: Big Beach House w/ elevator & heated pool! DIRECTLY ON BEACH
DISCOUNTS are available! (see details below). Pay less than $100/night per bedroom.
HAVE IT ALL — Live, work, play, & unwind at your own private ocean-to-river 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 oceanfront 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 beachfront 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, & stock your home with cleaning supplies, alcohol, hand sanitizer & more.
SAFE — With 3,000+ 5-star reviews behind it, this home is managed by Al Roberts and Beach Houses in Paradise, the 25-year leader in luxury 5-star FL beachfront vacation rentals.
SAVE — with the owner's many discount plans: FL resident, seniors, first responder, military, education, medical, civil service, volunteer & more.
FLOOR PLANs & 3D TOUR available — VRBO doesn't allow floor plans among the photo carousel, but one is available. Just ask! And a Matteport 3D Tour is available, too, so you can wander around "inside" the house, check bedroom layouts, & even peek inside closets & bathrooms. To ask, pick your trip dates, then select the "Contact Host" option.
ABOUT THE HOME:
Wear your t-shirt, shorts & flip-flops to the airport, because that's all you need to pack for your Florida beach-house vacation, we provide the rest. Travel light—and live large—with the fully stocked, meticulously maintained 5-Star-amenity properties of Beach Houses in Paradise. (At BHIP, our motto is "We stock heavy, so you can travel light.")
Italian for "The sweet life", La Dolce Vita is an 9-bedroom, 5-bath European-style luxury pool villa which sits directly on the Atlantic Ocean, & directly across the street from the Indian River (w/private dock).
Get everybody together at your own private beachfront luxury home, & live the sweet life. (La Dolce Vita is especially well-suited for family reunions, groups of friends, and religious/corporate/group retreats.)
At rates starting at less than $100 per night per bedroom, enjoy 5-star luxury amenities, accommodations and an ON-the-beach location at a price you can afford. (It's like champagne on a beer budget!) Note: La Dolce Vita is rented only to one party at a time; you will not be sharing the home w/strangers or unknown travelers.
Already a high-end luxury beach villa, the majestic property was further upgraded and restored recently with all-new beds & furnishings, 4K UHD TVs, water toys, high-speed business-class Wi-Fi internet & more.
La Dolce Vita is one of the few BHIP homes that feature both a built-in heated pool & a private elevator (no more stairs!) Plus: Huge double-oven kitchen & spacious open floor plan enables entertaining a few dozen, and with ample parking, this sparkling palace is one of our best-suited beach houses for small events & gatherings (Note: La Dolce Vita is *NOT* a party house)
With 9 bedrooms & 5 baths, 100 linear feet on both the ocean & bay/river, a big oceanfront relaxation deck (& separate observation/sundeck), plus riverfront dock, and more than 6100+ square feet of bedrooms, bathrooms and living area, La Dolce Vita is among the largest and most luxuriously appointed ocean-to-river beach houses available in the USA.
15 paces from your front door is a nature-preserve walkway that leads to your own 300-foot-long deep-water private dock on the Indian River, offering some of the best fishing in the world, and stocked with all your favorite water toys (complimentary kayaks, paddleboards, snorkel gear, bicycles, boogie boards, fishing gear, metal detectors, & more)
Own a boat? Bring it! Moor it at your own private dock, and there's even room to park your trailer. RV? room for that too!
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 3,000 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.
About BHIP: La Dolce Vita is one of dozens of luxury 5-star properties operated by Beach Houses in Paradise, the 20-year leader in offering 5-star luxury, amenities & 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.
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. (& #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 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:
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. NOTE: 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).
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MORE THAN 12 ADULTS? La Dolce Vita might be a tight fit. Please inquire before booking.
Property amenities
Beach
On a private beach
Beach loungers
Beach towels
Beach umbrellas
Pool/Spa
Heated pool
Indoor pool
Outdoor pool
Private pool
Internet
Available in the villa: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Car recommended
RV/bus/lorry parking on site
Onsite parking options include a garage
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee grinder
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Hob
Ice maker
Kitchenette
Lobster/crab pot
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Spices
Toaster
Dining
Chef service
Dining table
Bedrooms
9 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Sofa bed
Bathroom
5 private bathrooms
Bathtub
Dressing gowns
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Shower
Slippers
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Fireplace
Living room
Separate dining area
Entertainment
Books
DVD player
Games
Music library
Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
Stereo
Video games
Video library
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Barbecue grill
Dock
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Work spaces
Desk
Desk chair
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Welcoming cats and dogs only
Up to 453 kg per pet
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.
In-room accessibility
Lift
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Meal delivery service
Safe
Location highlights
In a village
In the city centre
Near a health/beauty spa
Near a hospital
Near an outlet shopping centre
Near the bay
Near the marina
Near the ocean
On a lake
On a river
On the waterfront
Things to do
Bicycles
Boat
Golf
Gym
Heated pool
Kayak
Optional golf privileges
Snow sports gear
Table tennis
Tennis
Water sports equipment
Basketball nearby
Birdwatching nearby
Ecotours nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Jet skiing nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Parasailing nearby
Rafting nearby
Sailing nearby
Scuba diving nearby
Snorkelling 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)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Rules
A.) Absolutely no smoking.
B.) Planning an event? Event-related bookings MUST be approved in advance prior to making initial reservation.
C.) After fun in ocean/river, please use the outdoor showers we provide to rinse off sand before enjoying hot tub or entering home. (pets, too!)
D.) Because little hands touch floors, please leave your shoes at the door
E.) 12+ adults? Bunkbeds bedroom sleeps 6 kids. Inquire before booking.
Pets
Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
3 total (up to 453 kg per pet)
Food and water bowls are available
Note from host: Pets are often approved. Please inquire first.
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Event? Please inquire before booking, w/ details
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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
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 that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 transport to and from this property
About the area
Located in Stuart, this villa is in the city centre and on the beach. The House of Refuge Museum and Elliott Museum are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Harbour Bay Plaza and B&A Flea Market. Travelling with kids? Consider The Children's Museum of the Treasure Coast, 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 ecotours and mountain biking. Visit our Stuart travel guide
Does La Dolce Vita: Big Beach House w/ elevator & heated pool! DIRECTLY ON BEACH have a pool?
Yes, this property has an indoor pool and an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.
Is La Dolce Vita: Big Beach House w/ elevator & heated pool! DIRECTLY ON BEACH pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 3 total) with a maximum weight of up to 453 kg per pet.
How much is parking at La Dolce Vita: Big Beach House w/ elevator & heated pool! DIRECTLY ON BEACH?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at La Dolce Vita: Big Beach House w/ elevator & heated pool! DIRECTLY ON BEACH?
Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.
What time is check-out at La Dolce Vita: Big Beach House w/ elevator & heated pool! DIRECTLY ON BEACH?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is La Dolce Vita: Big Beach House w/ elevator & heated pool! DIRECTLY ON BEACH located?
Located in Stuart, this beachfront villa is in the city centre and within a 10-minute walk of Stuart Beach and The House of Refuge Museum. Bathtub Beach and Elliott Museum are also within 1 mile (2 km).
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