This listing is for a 2 bedroom 2 bath condo w/ fully stocked kitchen. It sleeps 6 w/ a two twins in the 2nd bedroom.a king in the master, and a full sleeper in the living room.
CALENDAR
The resort has priority with the calendar, so we only put up nights for instant booking that we have pre-reserved. Per the resort rules, any unbooked inventory is to be turned back into them 61 days prior to check-in, so if you are considering a booking, it may be pulled from instant booking 60 days out from check-in. Feel free to ask about availability for ANY dates up to a year in advance, things change constantly.
Please note that rooms are assigned at check-in. We cannot guarantee a floor or oceanfront vs oceanview room. The pricing reflects this. We’ve been in both types and they are all gorgeous. The resort takes requests but will not guarantee them, though they do everything they can to comply, and owner requests are given priority. The further out from the booking is to the stay, the more likely they will be to comply with such a request. If you are a Bonvoy member, you will probably be able to add your number to the reservation after check-in.
This resort is unique in that it has a small-town charm. With the open basement gameroom, guests congregate around the ping pong and foosball tables after dinner. It feels like a beach house. The craft room has adult crafts, not just stuff for the kids. They even offer courses in resin pouring. (Allow 48 hours for drying time!).
We have an official “no refunds” policy. We’ve been able to work out our few cancellations without keeping anyone’s money - something we aren’t keen to do. Cancellations under 60 days put us in a tight spot. As long as the unit ends up renting out, then we will issue a refund. It’s always worked out so far. Some travel cards offer trip insurance. VRBO does offer trip insurance and it can be independently purchased as well.
The following is the resort’s write up.
Floridian Charmer
On the sands of one of the most pristine, unspoiled beaches on Florida?s Treasure Coast, this resort is surrounded by endless natural beauty. Experience all the area has to offer from world-class golf and New York Mets spring training to delicious local fare and quaint shopping. And, just a short drive away, you'll discover the classic luxury of Palm Beach.
If you're looking for a relaxing beach vacation free of the hustle and bustle and full of beautiful views and smiling faces, this is the destination for you. Hutchinson Island offers pristine beaches, natural beauty, infinite recreation and family fun. Spend your days cruising the Atlantic Ocean, enjoying championship golf, sportfishing, visiting historical sites or simply putting your toes in the sand. Abundant adventure or pure relaxation? Here the choice is yours and the opportunities are endless.
AMEMITIES
Resort Amenities include:
Complimentary laundromat, POOL, children's pool, activities center, ping pong, billiards, oversized chess, barbeque grills, and picnic area.
Villa amenities include:
A two-bedroom villa at Vistana Beach Club is a stylish, intuitively appointed retreat that makes the perfect hideaway or your comfortable base from which to venture out in the sun and fun of Florida's Treasure Coast. Your villa includes these amenities:
Master bedroom with king-size bed and HDTV
Master bathroom with roman tub
Two twin beds in guest room with HDTV
Living area with sofa bed
Entertainment center in living area with HDTV and Blu-ray player
Dining area
Breakfast bar
Fully-equipped kitchen includes:
range/oven, microwave oven, full-sized refrigerator w/ icemaker,
dishwasher, coffee maker, toaster, blender and dinnerware
Washer and dryer on each floor
Private balcony or patio
Wireless high-speed internet access
In-room safe
ACTIVITES
RESORT
The resort has activities for adults and children, including arts and crafts, wellness and beauty, sports and games, and even ice cream "socials." A small fee is often charged for activities.
If you're looking for things to do in Hutchinson Island and its neighboring town of Stuart, Florida, you'll appreciate this slightly eclectic but can't-miss mix of activities.
AREA
Hutchinson Island, located an hour north of West Palm Beach and just 15 miles from the mainland city of Stuart, seems to be one big best-kept secret in itself. As a barrier island nestled between the Atlantic Ocean and the serene Indian River on Florida's Treasure Coast, much of the location remains in its wild natural state with 20 miles of sandy beaches that are some of the least crowded you'll find on the Atlantic Coast. And, like a Russian nesting doll, Hutchinson Island seems to be one secret containing a slew of other great secrets.
Beach Bound On Horseback
There are few places in the Sunshine State where you are permitted to ride horseback on the beach. But, thanks to the lack of crowds and development, Hutchinson Island is home to one such outfitter: Tours on Horseback, leading hour-long, three-mile beach excursions that depart from the island's Frederick Douglass Memorial Park every weekend (and weekdays by appointment). After trekking by the surf, you'll explore some 40 miles of equestrian trails in the Fort Pierce-Port St. Lucie area.
Unbeatable Barbecue
A trailer outfitted with a massive grill and smoker in front of an off-the-beaten path Valero gas station? Don't let the tucked-away location on St. Lucie Boulevard in Stuart fool you. Owned by two brothers originally hailing from Pennsylvania, Brothers? Q BBQ is a food truck serving the real deal: seriously slow-smoked barbeque that has been hailed as the best in South Florida. Think tangy pulled pork served overflowing on a bun, true Texas-style brisket that practically melts in your mouth, and ribs so tender, they fall off the bone in the first bite. While you can't go wrong with any of these options, just be sure to get a side order of their three-cheese smoked mac n cheese.
A Satellite of the Smithsonian
Located on the north end of Hutchinson Island on the South Causeway Bridge, The Smithsonian Marine Station is actually a satellite facility of the Smithsonian Institute in Washington, D.C., drawing scientists from around the world to investigate the plants, animals, and physical processes in the ocean and Indian River Lagoon. With a small aquarium facility open to the public, this hidden gem features a dazzling display of local wildlife and touch tanks. In fact, the living reef exhibit is actually set in a tank that was originally in the Smithsonian's Museum of Natural History in our nation's capital.
Free Summer Films
While the Lyric Theater is probably one of the most notable landmarks in downtown Stuart ? originally constructed in 1926 as a silent movie house ? the Mission Revival style building is home to a lesser-known highlight: free movies in the summer. In years past, they screened classics like Casablanca, Chinatown, The Usual Suspects, Gone with the Wind, and more.
An Unusual Reef
Those honeycomb-looking structures poking out of the idyllic lagoon of Bathtub Reef Beach on the southern end of the island are not built by bees, but worms ? sabellariid worms. They build their home ? the massive porous reef ? by cementing together sand and shell fragments. The reef is also responsible for creating a unique protected lagoon at low-tide, where the water doesn't get too deep (perfect for young ones and snorkelers alike), so go ahead and explore. The water is as warm and calm as your bath at home ? hence the name.
10740 South Ocean Drive, Jensen Beach, Florida 34957 | Phone: 772-229-9200
