Located in Rocky Point, a neighbourhood in Stuart, this guesthouse is near a water park and by the sea. Saint Lucie Inlet State Park and Riverwalk are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Seabranch Preserve State Park and Atlantic Ridge Preserve State Park. Fish House Art Center and Sailfish Splash Waterpark are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking nearby.
Seabranch Preserve State Park - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
Fish House Art Center - 4 min drive - 2.4 km
The Champions Club at Summerfield - 6 min drive - 6.0 km
Peck Lake Park - 8 min drive - 8.6 km
Sailfish Splash Waterpark - 10 min drive - 7.2 km
Getting around
Stuart, FL (SUA-Witham Field) - 13 min drive
Restaurants
Great Wall Restaurant - 5 min drive
Chili's Grill & Bar - 7 min drive
Sammy J's Diner - 6 min drive
Gilbert's Coffee Bar - 3 min drive
2 Georges - 4 min drive
About this property
Big Dog Paradise - Large or Small Pet Friendly
Please read description carefully. See property details. Private 1 bedroom, 1 bath guest house , large kitchenette and living area perfect for 2 guests. Queen size Deluxe Bed. Private Entrance , Private parking . Large screened Pool area and outside BBQ with GAS Grill for guest. The Pool area is the only SHARED AREA. The property is located a very short walk to Twin Rivers Park / inshore fishing piers. Awesome kayaking in N. Jupiter Isl. Wildlife sanctuary & St. Lucie State Park just a short paddle away. 1 time Pet fee $ 75.00 We DO NOT provide personal care items or consumable items. There is a supply of basic consumable items for the use of the guest upon arrival however that is all the property owner shall supply per stay.
House Rules
Check in after 10:00 AM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 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
Pet fee $75.00 1 X fee. Only 1 pet allowed.
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Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Pet must be kept on leash at all times while outdoors on the property.
Guest must clean pet waste or poo up daily or sacrifice damage deposit.
Owner does not supply personal consumable items. Courtesy items available on arrival while they last.
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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock
Frequently asked questions
Does Big Dog Paradise - Large or Small Pet Friendly have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.
How much does it cost to stay at Big Dog Paradise - Large or Small Pet Friendly ?
As of 8 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Big Dog Paradise - Large or Small Pet Friendly on 30 June 2026 start from NZ$101, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Is Big Dog Paradise - Large or Small Pet Friendly pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Big Dog Paradise - Large or Small Pet Friendly ?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Big Dog Paradise - Large or Small Pet Friendly ?
Check-in begins at 10:00 AM.
What time is check-out at Big Dog Paradise - Large or Small Pet Friendly ?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Big Dog Paradise - Large or Small Pet Friendly located?
Located in Rocky Point, this guesthouse is within 2 miles (3 km) of Seabranch Preserve State Park, Saint Lucie Inlet State Park and Fish House Art Center. Cleveland Clinic Martin South Hospital and B&A Flea Market are also within 6 miles (10 km).
Big Dog Paradise - Large or Small Pet Friendly Reviews
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Great location, clean cozy place. Pool could use heat. Bummer that the owner controls the temperature. Bring your own beach towels and chairs. If you have bikes they would get great use here as parks and restaurants are close. Manitee cove is a great spot for eating!
Tammie H.
Stayed 54 nights in Jan 2026
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Timothy B.
31 May 2017
Superb place . Perfect Location
The place was super clean and comfortable . Excellent price and great location .
Tim and Elba were the best hosts we ever had .
Great place to enjoy south Florida living in a calm, laid back area. Close to fishing, food, and fun in the water. The neighborhood has access to a community park the overlooks the inlet. The house has a private driveway for guest. It made a great place to stay and study while I was at Chapmans School of Seamanship. Tim and his wife were dreat host.
Richard M.
Stayed 61 nights in Jan 2025
Verified
6/10 Okay
Michael B.
28 April 2019
Location location location
Perfect location, beautiful surroundings with the water nearby. Friendly host. Place has the neccessary needs, but a little outdated. You have no control of the thermostat, so room temp is controlled by host. If you need the convenience of the Hobe Sound/Stuart area, this is the place..
Tim and Elba were great hosts. Convenient location for my wife and I. Unit got a little stuffy a couple times for us north westerners as the a/c thermostat is in the main house. Maybe a ceiling fan or portable a/c unit in the living room would help. Otherwise great stay and would book there again.
Victor J, S.
Stayed 32 nights in Dec 2023
Verified
4/10 Poor
Lisa S.
19 December 2018
Very disappointed
The place was clean and cute. You have no control over the temperature in the unit, at least there is a little oscillating fan you can sit in front of while you wait for them to bless you with A/C. Just because they have it doesn't mean they will have it on. The minifridge doesn't hold much and the freezer wont even keep ice cream frozen. The french doors that opened into their house with the lock on their side did not make this single woman feel very secure. The dog that barks every morning before sunrise just outside those thin French doors doesn't allow for much sleeping in if you are a light sleeper. Laundry every 4th day really means before sunset on thursdays so if you have someplace else you need to be then the laundromat is your fate. It wasn't horrible, but it sure was not relaxing and I was glad to leave.
My husband and I spent a few weeks at Tim and Elba's property, and we could not have been any happier. First and foremost, Tim and Elba were amazing helpful, kind and informative about the property and things to do in the area. Not only this, they both were easy to speak to in general. The property itself was just as listed. Since we were spending multiple weeks, it was important to us to have an area to cook. The kitchenette offered us the ability to do what we needed which included using the grill outside; we did not have any issues. The living room was open, spacious and comfortable. The bed was amazing and offered us a good nights sleep every night. The bathroom had everything you needed as well. The pictures of the sitting area out front were done to a tee and my husband and I spent a lot of time out there. All and all, we had a great time at Tim and Elba's place and would recommend it to anyone in the future!
We had a wonderful time staying at Tim and Elba’s home.
Everything was perfect and just what we were looking for. The owners were very friendly and accommodating. The place was clean, cozy, and had everything we needed. A great neighborhood that was very walkable with several trails and park close by. We loved it and plan to return in the future.
My entire experience was perfect. Tim and Elba were very friendly and welcoming. The house is in a lovely community and convenient to all the area has to offer.
UN COIN DE REVES ENTOURE DE VERDURE . CALME ABSOLU
PROPRIETAIRE TOUJOURS A L ECOUTE DE NOS BESOINS
FACILITE DE PROMENADE PEDESTRE ET DECOUVERTE
DES HABITATIONS TOUTES PLUS BELLES LES UNES QUE LES
AUTRES. TRES BONNE ADRESSE
The place was very nice, I did not get to take very much advantage of it because I found a place to live a lot quicker than I thought I would so I was only there about a week. out of the four I booked.
Linda D.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Kenneth M.
10 March 2019
Great deal!!!
Absolutely what we were looking for at a great price..wonderful hosts who were so very helpful........ so much better than a hotel room......only suggestion would be to put a hand held shower head for us older people....
Kenneth M.
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2019
Verified
8/10 Good
Butch V.
29 July 2018
Very clean, accommodating, and easy access
This was a welcome place to stay. Very close to our residence and accommodating for our family. Pricing is more than fair. Genuinely good landlord. Very clean and easy access to the local restaurants and beaches.
Butch V.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2018
Verified
10/10 Excellent
robert d.
8 May 2018
Wonderful getaway, Wonderful host
This was our first experience with VRBO and it couldn’t have been better! The house was tidy, super clean and an awesome location. If your looking for a great stay in south Florida this is it! Don’t waste your money on a hotel room! The hosts are the best and helped make our stay fantastic.
robert d.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2018
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Mark P.
7 April 2018
Great location, safe / quiet neighborhood, and accommodating renters. Highly recommend
Will be my first rental choice on my next trip to the Stuart area
Mark P.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2018
Verified
6/10 Okay
Carl S.
3 April 2018
Port Salerno
The location was great! Close to everything, quiet neighborhood, walking distance to parks and marina activity. Unit was small and not very private. Owners were one door away and could hear everything. Small refrigerator and no stove, but hot plate. Owners were very nice and accomidating. TV service was internet based and not reliable. Clean apartment, very affordable, pool was nice. Couch was old and should be replaced.
Carl S.
Stayed 30 nights in Feb 2018
Verified
8/10 Good
Toni F.
1 March 2018
Adorable Unit
This one bedroom efficiency was well appointed and very clean. It's bigger than it looks in the pictures; very nice. Tim and Alba were very nice and accommodating. The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars was the fact that we were quite warm at times; New Yorkers not adjusted to the heat I suppose. A ceiling fan in the living area would have gone a long way. Otherwise, a great stay. Would highly recommend.
Toni F.
Stayed 12 nights in Feb 2018
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Elizabeth R.
28 December 2017
Well maintained , comfortable spot
Elba and Tim were gracious hosts. We were happy and paricularly enjoyed the close location to Twin Riveres Park and Maggy's Hammock Park.
The pool shared area was pleasant for morning coffee and a quick dip, even though the air temps were a little cool on a few days.
Elizabeth R.
Stayed 21 nights in Nov 2017
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