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DOLPHIN HOUSE-MINUTES FROM BEACHES, SHOPPING & RIVERWALK! BEAUTIFULLY RENOVATED.

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Pantry and bar with microwave
Large brand new kitchen cabinets, appliances and more.
Open plan, living, dining, kitchen and bar.
Living and dining room, restored terrazzo floors.
100 year + barn wood bar and door to master bedroom.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5120.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Stuart, FL
  • Lyric Theater
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Riverwalk
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Sailfish Splash Waterpark
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Stuart, FL (SUA-Witham Field)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Office
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

DOLPHIN HOUSE-MINUTES FROM BEACHES, SHOPPING & RIVERWALK! BEAUTIFULLY RENOVATED.

Beautifully Restored Mediterranean-Style Home in Downtown Stuart

Enjoy this charming open-plan home just a 5-minute drive from stunning beaches and less than 5 minutes from downtown shopping, parks, festivals, the Riverwalk, and a public boat ramp. With ample grandfathered parking, you can bring your boat, trailer, pets, family, and friends! Free WiFi included!

Exclusive Discounts
Stay 9 nights and get 1 free night
Stay 7+ nights for a 10% discount
Stay 30+ nights for a 20% discount (automatically applied)
Home Details
3 Bedrooms | 2 Bathrooms | Sleeps 5 Adults & 1 Child
Living & Dining Areas
✔ Professionally designed interior with original terrazzo floors
✔ Sound-proof impact windows & doors for security and peaceful sleep
✔ Brand-new mattresses, pillows, and linens
✔ Flat-screen LED TVs in the living room & master bedroom
✔ Unique 100-year-old Appalachian barn door & bar
✔ Dining table for 4 + Bar seating for 2
✔ Comfortable leather seating and stylish décor

Kitchen
✔ Brand-new white wood cabinets with quartz countertops
✔ Stainless steel appliances: fridge with ice maker, dishwasher, microwave, and oven
✔ 100-year-old barn wood cooking island & wine rack
✔ Fully stocked with cookware, utensils, glassware, blender, mixer, and more
✔ New washer & dryer

Outdoor Space
✔ Plenty of parking – bring your boat, trailer, or truck
✔ Fenced side & backyard – perfect for pets
✔ Large concrete deck (12x70 ft) with seating & dining table
✔ Fire pit for cozy outdoor evenings

Bedrooms & Bathrooms
✔ Master Bedroom: King bed, LED TV, ensuite bath with walk-in shower
✔ Guest Bedroom: Queen bed
✔ Office/Extra Sleeping Area: Twin daybed + convertible chair
✔ Upgraded linens, towels, and 3 pillows per person
✔ Guest Bath: Full-size tub & shower

Need More Space?
If you need extra room for family or friends, check out our other property less than a mile away! VRBO 1482638 – sleeps 6 comfortably with extra-large lot space for a boat & carport.

Property manager

Virginia Hill
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 9:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking, no drugs, no parties, no illegal activity. Violation is immediate eviction and forfeiture of security deposit.
Turnover cleaning includes 3 loads of laundry for beds/towels; additional laundry left dirty is $50 per load and deducted from security deposit.
Guest must photograph their State Drivers License or ID, and forward within 72 hours of booking or booking is subject to cancellation.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Stuart

Located in Stuart, this holiday home is in the city centre and on a river. Harbour Bay Plaza and B&A Flea Market are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Seabranch Preserve State Park and Savannas Preserve State Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Sailfish Splash Waterpark and The Children's Museum of the Treasure Coast. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Stuart, FL

What's nearby

  • Lyric Theater - 5 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Riverwalk - 5 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Sailfish Splash Waterpark - 8 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Stuart Beach - 8 min drive - 6.6 km
  • Bathtub Beach - 10 min drive - 8.5 km

Getting around

  • Stuart, FL (SUA-Witham Field) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cold Stone Creamery - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Tropical Smoothie Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Berry Fresh Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Carsons Tavern - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Tijuana Flats - ‬11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is DOLPHIN HOUSE-MINUTES FROM BEACHES, SHOPPING & RIVERWALK! BEAUTIFULLY RENOVATED. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at DOLPHIN HOUSE-MINUTES FROM BEACHES, SHOPPING & RIVERWALK! BEAUTIFULLY RENOVATED.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at DOLPHIN HOUSE-MINUTES FROM BEACHES, SHOPPING & RIVERWALK! BEAUTIFULLY RENOVATED.?

Checkout is at 9:00 AM.

Where is DOLPHIN HOUSE-MINUTES FROM BEACHES, SHOPPING & RIVERWALK! BEAUTIFULLY RENOVATED. located?

This family-friendly Stuart holiday home is located by the sea, within 2 mi (3 km) of The Barn Theatre, Road to Victory Military Museum and Martin Memorial Hospitalists. Harbour Bay Plaza and B&A Flea Market are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Erin H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Confortable home in quiet neighborhood
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Dolphin House. The home had all the furnishings for comfort, cooking, and doing laundry. The owners were very responsive and helpful in attending to our needs and requests-even going above and beyond expectations.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janice M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Neighborhood Location
We were impressed with the cleanliness and the art and decor was lovely. The air-conditioning was quiet and comfortable. It’s 5 blocks to the Library, which is a good walk, in lovely single-home neighborhood. Lovely space for our month-long stay, with everything needed in the kitchen for meals. Great stay!
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Location
Very well stocked. Close to beaches and downtown Stuart. Very clean. Enjoyed our stay very much.
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Dr Renny E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Dr. E
Lovely house great location
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caitlin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This spot was perfect. The homeowners were wonderful too. We were very close to family and had a fantastic time!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michele S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyed our stay
Great house. Perfect for our family of four adults and two pets. The kitchen was great and very well stocked. The home was very comfortable. We enjoyed taking walks in the evening throughout the neighborhood. Great location too! We were minutes from the beach and downtown Stuart.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janice C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean and comfortable
Great place to stay, roomy and extremely clean. Would definitely consider staying again if we were going to that area.
Stayed 30 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mellissa S., Wichita, Kansas

Great stay!
This was the perfect space for us while in town visiting family for the holidays. The inside is updated throughout and super cute! We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Shannon K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great short stay!
My husband and I really enjoyed our stay at Casa Dolphin. The owners were wonderful. Very convenient to downtown Stuart, we walked to a few restaurants and took short Uber rides to many places.
Stayed 56 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Steven S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very comfortable
Work trip, nice place to come home to at the end of the day. Responsive host, and definitely a keeper on our Stuart visits.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claire H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic stay!
This is a fantastic rental and the location is very convenient to all local amenities. The house is beautiful and was very clean. The host was fantastic with communication as well. I even left a make up bag behind on accident and she messaged me right away to let me know, and helped arrange for it to get sent back to me. I would absolutely stay here and recommend it to others.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vicki G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Stay
We enjoyed our stay at the Dolphin House. We were in town to visit family so did not get to spend too much time at the house but we found it to be clean and nicely decorated. It was very well equipped and we had everything we needed. Dog liked the fenced yard. Nice quiet neighborhood. Master (king) bed was very comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mom
Beautiful terrazzo floor, Kitchen is well stocked. Quiet older neighborhood, very close to Historical Downtown Stuart, restaurants, shopping, walking, parks and entertainment
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kellie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Stay. Owner Extremely Friendly & Helpful
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Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Evelyn T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Place
This is a wonderful place to stay. It is clean, the beds are comfortable, and the neighborhood is quiet and safe. We enjoyed using the variety of dishes to cook with, and hang out as a family. It is a short drive to multiple beaches, a beautiful downtown boardwalk, and nice local shops.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay!
We enjoyed our time in this wonderful rental. It is very clean and well maintained. This house has everything you need and is convenient to beaches, restaurants, and the nice downtown of Stuart. Great fenced in yard for the dog. Thank you!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Sheila D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stuart stay
The house was nicely renovated and decorated It had all we needed and was very convenient for access to Stuart , restaurants shops etc . The owners were very helpful allowing us to check early and extend our stay It was also great to have the fenced dog area Thank you
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pat S., Marlton ,nj

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Winter getaway
My husband , dog and I totally enjoyed our 10 day stay. The house is in a quiet neighborhood close to beaches, restaurants and shopping. . It is equipped with all you need. The owner Virginia is a great host and very accommodating . We will be back !
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Samara S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Dolphin home
Wonderful home for visiting nearby beaches and downtown. Beautifully decorated. Excellent communication. Had a great week with our 2 pups. Strongly recommended.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Suzette C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Stay
The property was perfect (as described) our ONLY complaint is the stations on the TV. There is NOTHING to watch. I would suggest letting the tenants download their own apps (tubi, amazon, netflix) so we can watch what we want with our own login. (Smart TV system) thank you......
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Holiday Getaway
The Dolphin house is conveniently located in the Krueger Estates neighborhood off of East Ocean Blvd. The home is very inviting, the neighborhood is friendly, and secure. The Dolphin house is close to downtown Stuart and within minutes to the Stuart beaches. We have dogs, so the fenced in side yard was very helpful for us. We enjoyed our stay very much and hope to return again.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steven H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyable stat.
The stay was enjoyable and convenient to the people we came to see. Would consider it again if our son came along with us. Otherwise I think it would be a bit big for just two people. But over all no complaints that would make me not recommend it to anyone. The owner did a nice job on the property.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Larry B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Refuge from a storm
My husband and I are full time RVers. We rented this house for safety and for sleep. This house is a concrete block and steel building and had been standing for approx 50 years. We knew we works be safe from high winds. But the surprise I received when I walked in! Such a well done make over. Open concept with updated appliances and features. Very comfortable! And we felt safe!! Thank you for giving us shelter!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jim A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Great location. Close to shopping, restaurants and the beach. Rental was clean. Communication with owner was easy and she was very attentive. Neighborhood was quiet. Home was well stocked. Never felt as though I was initially missing anything. Thank you Dave and Virginia.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
January’23
The Dolphin House was absolutely perfect for our stay in Stuart. It’s a great location for hitting downtown or the beaches. The house was very clean and had everything for our month long visit. My wife and I had no issues whatsoever and we hope to book in the future. The desk in spare room work out great for remote work.
Stayed 33 nights in Dec 2022

About the host

Hosted by Virginia Hill

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"My grandfather retired to this area in the late 1940s, and my husband and I have called Stuart home for over 30 years—we truly consider it paradise. We own and operate a commercial interior design firm specializing in medical and commercial spaces. Outside of work, we’re passionate about tropical gardening and restoring historic homes. When we’re not immersed in design, you’ll find us out on our boat, exploring the many beautiful waterways this area has to offer."

Why they chose this property

Location, Location, Architecture! We fell in love with this property for its charming Mediterranean tile roof and the original architectural details hidden beneath years of past renovations. The spacious corner lot offered plenty of room for lush tropical landscaping, and we were thrilled to have the opportunity to restore the home to its former glory. Today, it stands as a beautifully revitalized gem in a prime location—peaceful, yet just moments from everything!

What makes this property unique

We love welcoming family and friends who visit us to experience the beauty of this area. Whether they come for the beaches, mild winters, lively festivals, or world-class fishing, our location offers something for everyone. Centrally positioned, we’re just a short drive from Florida’s best attractions—including premier polo clubs, exciting rodeos, and breathtaking hiking trails to the west and south.

We’re also just minutes from the Atlantic Ocean, St. Lucie River, Indian River Lagoon, Scenic Caloosahatchee River, and Lake Okeechobee—each with its own distinct charm and outdoor adventures.

For those who enjoy arts and entertainment, options range from the intimate, historic Lyric Theatre and Barn Theatre to the world-class Kravis Center in Palm Beach.

Art thrives here! We’re within walking distance or a short drive from numerous winter art festivals, as well as the Cultural Center for the Arts, which hosts exhibits year-round. Visit artist communities in downtown Jensen Beach or explore the renowned Geoffrey Smith bronze studios, whose stunning sculptures—like the iconic Sailfish Fountain—grace downtown Stuart’s streets.

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