Escape to this charming mid-century modern retreat in Jensen Beach, surrounded by lush tropical gardens and just a short walk from the intercostal waterway. Enjoy a king-size bed with high-end bedding in the well-appointed master bedroom or unwind on traditional Florida rattan furniture in the living room.
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Entire home
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 50 sq m
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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About this property
Tropical painter and writer retreat
A beautiful tropical 2 bedroom and 1 bathroom home in quiet and lovely Jensen Beach. This sunny retreat on a lush tropical property with Coconut palms, Banyan trees and a beautiful Bamboo birdhouse garden is a 2 block walk from the intercostal waterway and a 7 minute drive to great ocean beaches. The 2 bedroom house was built in 1958 in a mid-century modern style. The well appointed master bedroom has a king size bed with high end bedding in a tropical style. The room is furnished in a design style that features dark tropical rattan furniture and tropical paintings. The bathroom has a full size shower and no bathtub. The 2nd bedroom is furnished with 2 twin beds. The living room continues the tropical design theme with key retro pieces of traditional Florida rattan furniture from the 1960's. The kitchen is equipped with a modern smooth surface electric range, microwave, toaster and toaster oven, Kurig coffee system, and a built in dishwasher. This mid-century modern house is a well appointed artist retreat that is used by Billie Jo Thomson as a painter's retreat. Billie's paintings adorn the walls and the art is constantly changing. One signature piece was created for and used in the Tim Burton film, "Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children". The house is located in Jensen Beach, a jewel of Old Florida traditions and styles. The beaches are beautiful and range from very accessible with life guards on duty 7 days a week to more secluded private quiet retreats. Downtown Stuart is a 5 minute drive and is another jewel of Old Florida with a quaint main street in the traditional Worth Avenue in Palm Beach. With over 20 world class restaurants in a 3 block area, the nights are full of pleasant, friendly Florida entertainment.
Property amenities
Beach
Beach loungers
Beach towels
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Parking on site
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Spices
Stovetop
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
1 bathroom
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Living room
Entertainment
Books
Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Fenced yard
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Patio
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoking not allowed
Location highlights
In the city center
Near the sea
On a river
Things to do
Bicycles
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Frequently asked questions
Is Tropical painter and writer retreat pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
How much is parking?
Onsite parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Tropical painter and writer retreat?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Tropical painter and writer retreat?
Check-out is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Tropical painter and writer retreat located?
Located in the heart of Jensen Beach, this vacation home is within 3 mi (5 km) of Riverwalk, Lyric Theater, and Shepard Park. Stuart Heritage Museum and Indian Riverside Park are also within 3 mi (5 km).
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Had a great stay here. This property is ideally located to access Jensen beach and all its amenities. We needed to extend our stay and the property manager/ owners were very responsive. The house was very clean and located in a friendly neighborhood. I would highly recommend this VRBO.
The house is exactly as advertised, clean, in a quiet neighborhood. It's a good area to take a walk for a stretch, but you won't walk to eat, shop, see the shore, etc. That's OK! There are many restaurants and shops within 10-15 minutes drive time, and many public beaches both north and south of this area. The backyard is a delight. The owners are very easy to contact.
When we pulled into the place, we were impressed with how laid-back and beautiful the property is. The interior of the home is great. It’s got the tropical, laid-back relaxed vibe. The backyard is really cool. The home is loaded with everything you’re going to need and then some. Really comfortable setting, beds are great and the place was super clean. the location is perfect, your minutes from the beach minutes from great fishing in downtown Stuart.
The host Chris, is by far the best host I’ve ever dealt with. We rental places all over the state and east coast of the US several times a month.
Chris was beyond helpful and easy to get along with. Restored my faith in hosts.
My wife and I throughly enjoyed our stay at the home in Rio. Just as advertised. 5 min. drive to Stuart, 10-15 min. to Jensen Beach. That’s the beach. Lots of parking at no charge. Quaint downtown area.
The check in was a breeze and the home was as clean as any VRBO property we have stayed at.
Had a minor issue and Chris immediately rectified it. You can feel confident that you are in good hands.
We wanted a stress free weekend just north of us and couldn’t have asked for a better time.
I would definitely recommend a visit if you’re looking for a nice relaxing trip away from the crowds.
Our sincere thanks to our hosts for such a great experience!
Mike P
The host was flexible with us on timing due to travel. The weather was great so sitting on the back patio and reading a book was definitely appreciated. Amazing shower pressure! Conveniently located for what we needed. The yard is fenced but if you have a small dog there is one area to keep an eye on. The only odd thing was two nighttime Uber Eats deliveries for the cottage next door since they seem to share the same address.
We had the most wonderful stay in this loveliest city f houses! My husband and I and our two teenagers, and goofy golden retriever came down to Jensen Beach for the Junior Olympic Sailing Event in December! This lovely Property had everything we needed and more. Space for myself and my husband to enjoy and a separate room for the kids. The backyard was perfect for our dog and we all had a wonderful time! The house was clean, modern, well equipped and had lovely art in every room! We especially liked the cloud paintings by one of the owners! Thank you so much for your responsiveness and kindness! Highly recommend!
We came to the Stuart/Jensen Beach area for a wedding and fell in love with this little retreat! The back yard and outdoor patios were a MAJOR plus! In addition, there was a walking path at the end of the street, which was a great place to walk our dog. The house and its amenities were perfect for what we needed. The owner was very responsive..... We would stay there again! :)
We loved everything about our stay. Our host was responsive and kind. The house is comfortable had everything we needed to cook and to be comfortable. We loved the outside area, especially the bamboo grove. I found myself continually moving outdoors as the wind caused them to move and make such beautiful sounds. The yard was safe for our small dogs, the bed very comfortable and the added benefit of the washer/dryer made it possible to take care of our clothes after many days on the road. We loved the art that adorned the walls- There whole feel of the home made us feel...well at home! Thanks Chris for hosting us.
We enjoyed the quiet neighborhood. Convenient to restaurants and shopping. Nice beaches nearby.
Great for dogs, nice fenced backyard! We came to get away from hurricane Ian in our town. Very comfortable. We will try to stay again when we are back in Jensen beach visiting friends!
Perfect home away from home in excellent location!
This was our home away from home for just over a month while we were waiting to close on a new home purchase. This was the PERFECT place for us and our two small dogs! The home is located in the Rio community, which has a Jensen Beach address. It is centrally located between Port St Lucie and Stuart, and only a short drive north to Fort Pierce. Palm Beach International airport is only 45 minutes away. The home was cute and cozy, and had everything we needed for our stay. The back yard is lovely and peaceful with a huge, beautiful bamboo canopy. The neighborhood is quiet and very walkable, and SO conveniently located, no matter what you want to do during your stay. I would not hesitate to recommend this place. We enjoyed our stay so much. The host, Chris, is also awesome and easily reachable if you need anything.
The cottage is as cute as can be. The neighborhood is extraordinarily quiet. Most every morning was spent having coffee and breakfast on the secluded patio with the breeze gently blowing through the trees. Just beautiful! The kitchen was well equipped, the living room was comfortable and the bedrooms nicely furnished. We were pleasantly surprised upon returning home from a late night dinner on our first day to find the house nicely lit in an otherwise somewhat dark neighborhood. What a nice welcome home. The laundry room was well-equipped with supplies. On a rainy morning, the covered side patio was just the place to start the day. Should we find ourselves heading to the Jensen Beach area again, we’ll know exactly where we want to be…we loved our stay!!
It’s a cute place that offered exactly what we needed. My only suggestion would be to change out two couch. It’s a bit uncomfortable but that’s just the style, otherwise the beds were comfortable so overall nice little place
What a lovely time we had at this cottage! Beds and bedding were top notch and super comfy. Kitchen was well appointed; helpful tips and instructions were organized in a binder. As one reviewer mentioned, there are gates separating the yards; this was actually helpful to us. The owner, who was very friendly and welcoming, gave us the option of opening or closing the gates. We liked being able to let our dog visit with owner’s dogs but also being able to keep them separate sometimes, for convenience. Owner’s dogs were adorable and friendly. The WiFi was super fast and we were able to have three laptops all live streaming for school at the same time!
We enjoyed dinner outside at the Boathouse in downtown Stuart (highly recommend!) and pizza from Downtown Benny’s. Jensen State Beach is a short drive away and quickly became our favorite spot. We loved staying here!!
This property is located in a quiet, well established neighborhood which is only a short distance from the historic district of Stuart, Jenson Beach and the beautiful beaches of Hutchinson Island. The hostess was very warm and welcoming. It is truly a pet friendly environment.
This place was clean, well-stocked and cute, but very small and cramped. The backyard was misrepresented - leading us to believe we'd rented a place with a large open combination of patio and grassy lawn with lounge chairs, quaint table and chairs, and lots of shade trees offering privacy (as depicted in the photos). In reality, the owner's wife was living in a newly built studio that was essentially IN the yard I mentioned, and access to the yard and furniture I mentioned had been fenced off for her private use. We were left with a fully exposed patio and a postage stamp patch of grass for our dog. In addition, the instructions for the thermostat and the TV were inaccurate and the dishwasher overflowed. We left several days early.
This is a cozy little garden getaway house with quiet nooks to sit and relax. Convenient to Old Stuart shopping & dining, Hutchinson Island beach's, and plenty of golfing. The neighborhood is still and quiet too. Thank you for a lovely stay!
Very nice house and quiet part of the neighborhood... This house has been well furnished and very comfortable to stay in... Thank You !!!! R. Jon Silverman