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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms4+ bathroomsSleeps 14

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Stuart, FL
  • Place, Riverwalk
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Lyric Theater
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Shepard Park
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Stuart, FL (SUA-Witham Field)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Sofa Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Double Sofa Bed

Bedroom 6

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 7

1 King Bed

4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 5

Outdoor shower

Bathroom 6

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Separate dining area

About this property

OWL HOUSE RIVER RETREAT AT OLD COLORADO INN

(PRIVATE OUTDOOR SPA, But No Pool Access/Use) Our OWL HOUSE RIVER RETREAT is an off-site (200 feet from the Main Hotel Building) 3,200 square foot historic river-front home (built in 1904) with wide water views of the St. Lucie River. This luxurious and charming 2 story, 5 bedroom home sleeps up to 14 guests and features direct access to the Riverwalk along the St. Lucie River, antique Florida heart-pine flooring and paneling, a working fireplace and exposed wood-beam cathedral ceiling in the living room, a spacious den with a pull out queen size sleeper sofa, a fully-equipped kitchen, a spacious dining room, a spacious Florida Room with a second queen size sleeper sofa and a second dining table, a ground floor handicap accessible (ADA) master bedroom with king size bed, a second floor bedroom with king size bed, three additional bedrooms each with a queen bed (2 on ground floor and 1 on second floor), four full bathrooms (2 with shower only -- one of which is handicap accessible -- and two with tub and shower), one powder room bathroom, a spacious backyard with 100 feet of River frontage and a fire table with Adirondack chairs, a spacious patio with dining table and comfortable outdoor seating, and a private outdoor spa. The Owl House is one of the most unusual and symmetrical homes in Stuart due to its four-pointed gable roof which resembles the head of an owl, lending the name "Owl House" to the unique structure. Other features and amenities include: In-Room K-Cup brewers with assorted gourmet coffee & tea selections Complimentary Wi-Fi Internet access Luxurious 700-thread count Egyptian cotton linens Plush Deluxe Mattresses and bath linens Designer bath products (shampoo, conditioner, lotion, facial/body soap & makeup remover wipes) Guest information booklets with options for local dining, shopping and entertainment Hair Dryers (Ionic 1875-watt) Nightlights Luggage Racks Multi-port charging station for devices 4 Flat Screen Televisions with Comcast Cable Steam Iron/Ironing Board In-Room Laundry Machine and Dryer Complimentary on-site parking Lush, tropical landscaping Outdoor Gas BBQ Grill Air hockey table and board games

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:30 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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
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

About the area

Stuart

Located in Downtown Stuart, a neighbourhood in Stuart, this holiday home is near a water park and by the sea. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Savannas Preserve State Park and St Lucie Inlet State Park, while Lyric Theater and Stuart Heritage Museum are cultural highlights. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Halpatiokee Park Tennis Center or Whispering Pines Tennis Center. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as swimming.
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Stuart, FL

What's nearby

  • Riverwalk - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Lyric Theater - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Stuart Heritage Museum - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Shepard Park - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Road to Victory Military Museum - 9 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • Stuart, FL (SUA-Witham Field) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sailor's Return - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Waterfront - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Dune Dog Cafe - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Hudsons On The River - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Osceola Street Cafe - ‬3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is OWL HOUSE RIVER RETREAT AT OLD COLORADO INN pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at OWL HOUSE RIVER RETREAT AT OLD COLORADO INN?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at OWL HOUSE RIVER RETREAT AT OLD COLORADO INN?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at OWL HOUSE RIVER RETREAT AT OLD COLORADO INN?

Checkout is at 11:30 AM.

Where is OWL HOUSE RIVER RETREAT AT OLD COLORADO INN located?

Located in Downtown Stuart, this holiday home is steps away from Lyric Theater and Riverwalk. Stuart Heritage Museum and Shepard Park are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristi G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing host, beautiful and relaxing home, and a stunning view. We had a spectacular getaway that was the perfect combination of VRBO spaciousness with exceptional hotel hospitality.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Joanne E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family had a wonderfully restful weekend at the Owl House. This home is in a beautiful location on the St. Lucie River along with walking distance to everything. The staff was very welcoming and the home was perfect for us. We all would love to visit again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Deborah Adrian M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house is incredible. We enjoyed our stay. We had a girl's Golf trip in the Stuart area. The house was perfect location for restaurants, bars, shops, golf courses. We walked everywhere. Evenings outside near the water was great. The house large enough for everyone to have a room. I highly recommend it for families, reunions, friend trips, etc.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Deb S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic House!

We had a large group staying over Thanksgiving. The house was perfect! The location is fantastic. Great communication with Steven and staff. We would definitely stay again. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Celebration

Convenient amenities …walking distance to downtown two refrigerators with automatic ice dispensers, hot tub, outdoor grill , and great air-conditioning!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Chris M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Reunion

We had a great stay this past weekend at the Owl House and Old Carolina Inn...Steven and his staff were great...great views of the river and the fire pit was a big hit! Perfect for a family reunion...
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Owl House

Fabulous
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

kelly l.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house / perfect location

Held our family reunion here. Nine people stayed comfortably and we thoroughly enjoyed the spaciousness of the house and enjoyed the beautiful location and walk ability to bars restaurants, etc. we all enjoy the comfortable beds and the beautiful linens. House was spotless when we got there and it was cleaned every morning. We have already rebooked for next year.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christopher N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Gathering to attend a local wedding

The owner, Steven Vitale, met us to give a tour of the house when we arrived, which was most appreciated. We had a delightful stay for three nights. The house was clean, had all the amenities you could ask for and had an incredible view of the St. Lucie River. Staff replenished the coffee pods and water bottles daily. The character of the house was amazing with the unique ceiling lines, furniture, artwork, cozy backyard area with chairs, benches, picnic table and fire pit. Lastly, I cannot tell you how nice the Vitale family was to deal with. You can be assured that if there is any need or problem you experience while staying at the house, it will be addressed. To top it off, the historic area of Stuart is a nice place to visit. The Nowik, Shedlock and Johnson Families Eastern Pennsylvania
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ronna W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family reunion

The owl house is perfect for a big family reunion. There are lots of living rooms to hang out in especially if you rent the whole house. There are 2 sides…one side is renovated and has a very spacious master bathroom and bedroom that leads to the patio. There is also a room on this side with queen bed that has a renovated bathroom right outside the bedroom. The actual OWL house side is historic and older. The outdoor space is great with a patio jacuzzi and fire pit. Also lots of sitting and tables to gather. I loved that it is right on the water and close to everything in downtown Stuart. We all enjoyed morning walks along the river too. It’s was also nice having house keeping with fresh towels each day too. Usually with VRBO rentals you don’t get this service but since this house is associated with the old Colorado Inn we did. The staff couldn’t be nicer and were very accommodating
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

About the host

Hosted by Steven Vitale

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What makes this property unique

We are located in the heart of Historic Downtown Stuart just steps away from the Riverwalk along the St. Lucie River and a wide variety of shopping, dining, and entertainment. The beautiful beaches of Hutchinson Island are a short 10 minute drive.

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