I'm a semi-retired Dad in his early 50s with a finance & IT background. I spent the most productive 25 years of my life confined indoors staring at a computer screen while living in beautiful Miami. (As I'm originally from cold & windy Chicago, palm trees, sand, dolphins/manatees/sea turtles ... and water this beautiful ... it all seemed so exotic to me, these beach houses seemed mythical, a dream almost, not real...) Now that I'm semi-retired, I enjoy "putting butts in beach houses" . . . helping vacationers, families and groups find -- and enjoy -- the amazing "Treasure Coast" area of Southeast Florida, and the incredible towns of Stuart, Jensen Beach and Ft. Pierce. Sharing the dream!

Representing a new milestone in luxury five-star accommodations, "Chateau de la Mer" (Chateau on the Sea) is now available to you and your family or group. Chateau de la Mer is a sparkling 9BR/6BA gated beachfront estate that boasts heated private oceanfront pool, private elevator, oceanfront hot tub and all the high-end luxury touches and finishes found only in the very finest oceanfront estates in America. This exclusive oceanfront gated estate is nestled between sun-soaked Jensen Beach Florida and "America's Happiest Seaside City", Stuart FL. (Coastal Living Magazine, 2016 national award winner). The Chateau has never before been available to the public . We are proud to be associated with this Southeast Florida landmark, that sets a new standard in B.H.I.P. elegance and luxe vacation living. The home is situated on a private beach in a quiet residential area -- there are no condo high rises or hotel/resorts for miles . (No crowds, just a beach all to yourself & your group). With 9 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms (including several bedroom suites with private en-suite bathrooms), this stylish retreat is packed with features & toys to delight everyone in your family group. MORE THAN 13 ADULTS? The home might be a tight fit. Please inquire before booking.

Not only is the home situated in the most biodiverse marine environment in North America (source: Florida Oceanographic Institute), it's also located near Stuart FL, 2024 winner of the USA Today "Best Coastal Small Towns in America" rankings. (And #1 winner of the "Happiest Seaside Town in USA" award by Coastal Living Magazine!) Locals of a certain age—that remember TV's "The Andy Griffith Show"—proudly call Stuart the "Mayberry of Florida". What others say about our area (Stuart, Jensen Beach & Ft. Pierce): * USA Today: #1 Best Coastal Small Town in America (2024 winner) * Coastal Living Magazine: #1 Happiest Seaside Town in America (2016) * House Beautiful Magazine: #1 Most Beautiful Small Town in Florida * Smithsonian Magazine: Best Small Towns to Visit in the U.S. (3rd place) * America In Bloom (Audubon group): #1 Most Beautiful City in America * American Planning Association: #1 City in Florida (2020 winner) * Oprah Winfrey: "Most charming American towns you've never heard of" (6th place, O Magazine, Jan 2020) * USA Today: #5 Best Florida Beach 2025 Rankings (of more than 100 beaches considered) * FindTheHome: #1 Best Place to Retire in the U.S. * OnlyInYourState: 1 of 8 "Most Beautiful Small Towns in Florida" * HuffingtonPost: Top Florida Beach Towns