DOWNTOWN STUART
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TOM WINTER
Careful attention has been given to preserve the historical character of each building Vitale has renovated. Rich jewel tones and vintage embellishments
used in some rooms evoke both warmth and an Old World ambience.
TOM WINTER
Many of the inn’s rooms are furnished with Dade County pine floors, beadboard
ceilings, beautiful antiques and modern upgrades.
from the travel website’s ratings, which allowed him to
turn other vintage properties that he owned into vacation
rentals. Over time, he purchased and renovated additional
historical homes and today he markets them through the
umbrella of the Old Colorado Inn.
ATTENTION TO DETAILS
Guests who stay at the Old Colorado Inn and vacation
homes experience a timeless retreat. Each property
is painted outside with bright or pastel colors reflecting
the subtropical ambience of South Florida. Careful attention
has been given to preserve the historical character of
each building. Many of the rooms are furnished with Dade
County pine floors, beadboard ceilings and beautiful antiques.
Spacious porches invite guests to sit back and savor
the pleasant vistas of downtown.
The historical vacation homes along Seminole Street are
conveniently in the heart of downtown, yet tucked away,
hidden behind lush gardens. Four of the Edenesque properties
share a pool and a whirlpool bath for guests to relax
and enjoy.
Vitale especially enjoys giving tours to his guests and
educating them about local history.
“I can’t tell you how appreciative the guests are,” he
remarks. “In South Florida, everything is built up and most
of it looks the same, very cookie cutter. But we have a sense
of history and charm here in downtown Stuart that people
love. And when they come to stay at the hotel, they are so
appreciative of staying in accommodations that have that
history and uniqueness.”