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A place to slow down

Fascinating place, well preserved historical building. In expensive. I didn’t know anything about... read more

Reviewed 4 March 2024
alicew919
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Placitas, New Mexico
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Really interesting bit of Florida history

It takes about an hour. Really interesting history of the refuge facilities built in the late 19th... read more

Reviewed 16 July 2023
VIRGINIA W
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Richmond, Virginia
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Reviewed 5 March 2024 via mobile

Fascinating place, well preserved historical building. In expensive.
I didn’t know anything about these places, built to rescue seamen after a shipwreck.it’s a delightful place o sit in a rocker and watch the ocean.
There is a beach, with a carved rocky shore next door.
A quiet beach.

Date of experience: February 2024
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Reviewed 16 July 2023 via mobile

It takes about an hour. Really interesting history of the refuge facilities built in the late 19th century to care for the thousands of shipwrecked sailors that found themselves stranded on the Florida coast after its many storms. Wonderful, enthusiastic tour guide and fabulous views of the ocean.

Date of experience: July 2023
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Reviewed 4 April 2023 via mobile

We are seniors from Pennsylvania and had a combo ticket with the Elliot Museum. What a great pair to experience on an afternoon on Hutchinson Island. It’s a little tricky parking because there are not many spots, but the ocean views are stunning from outside the house. Inside the last standing House of Refuge, one finds an earlier way of life. The tour guide was so informative with facts and his pirate stories. Didn’t think I would have spent so much time there BUT I could have used more time. Do yourself a favor and check it out with a tour guide - fun for all ages as you step back in time at Gilbert’s Bar (Sand Bar haha).

It is the oldest structure in Martin County which would be perfect for a wedding, engagement photo!

Date of experience: March 2023
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Reviewed 9 February 2023

I visited the House of Refuge with a friend. It was a very interesting place with a lot of history. There was a gentleman there who provided us with a lot of interesting information about the violent storms that brought refuge to so many years ago.

Date of experience: February 2023
Thank ctwhisper
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Reviewed 4 May 2022

This is a great spot to take in a little Stuart/Treasure coast history.Beautiful picture spot as well.

Date of experience: March 2022
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