"Gardens at Bathtub Beach" - Beach House Rental with Botanical Garden in FL (Updated)

Nestled along South Florida's top-rated beach for kids, "Gardens at Bathtub Beach" is a lavish ocean-to-river residence boasting 11 bedrooms, including four master suites, along with 7 bathrooms. The allure continues with a botanical garden, an in-ground heated swimming pool, a relaxing hot tub/spa, a convenient private elevator, an inviting indoor/outdoor summer kitchen, a Tiki bar, a putting green, a private dock, and an endless array of water toys and features.
Renowned among locals as "Toddler Beach," Bathtub Beach is a cherished South Florida icon. Its distinctive "bathtub" feature, where an offshore reef blunts and diminishes ocean waves, creates a tranquil pool of shallow water-an inviting haven for all. Safety reigns supreme at this Atlantic haven, complemented by a lifeguard station during daylight hours, manned by highly trained lifeguards. This charming public beach also offers exceptional snorkeling, appealing to individuals of all ages with its mesmerizing underwater sights.
Gardens at Bathtub Beach will indulge you with its own butterfly and botanical garden, proudly showcasing a variety of indigenous plants and fauna that thrive in the region's delicate coastal climate. (The home is acknowledged by: The Botanical Society of America, American Horticulture Society, and Florida Native Plant Society.) The lush grounds mirror the beauty of the waters gracing the home's private dock. This portion of Florida's Indian River, just before its convergence with the Atlantic Ocean at the nearby inlet, stands as North America's most biodiverse estuary, home to an astounding 3400 species of marine life (Source: Florida Oceanographic Institute).