Verified
8/10 Good
Dave B.
Feb 25, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Downtown Location
Dave B.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025
Entire home
Downtown Retreat
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In the heart of the Historic Downtown River District, Downtown Retreat offers a luxurious stay in a nearly 4,000 square foot home with 8 rooms and 5 bathrooms. Unwind in the beautifully renovated backyard or take advantage of its commercial-grade kitchen.
Reviews
9.09.0 out of 10
Wonderful
Entire home
8 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 16
Popular amenities
- Kitchen
- Washer
- Dryer
- Air conditioning
- Parking available
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About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Downtown Retreat
Downtown Retreat sits in the heart of the Historic Downtown River District. Located on First Street directly across from the Heitman House wedding and event property. This nearly 4000 square foot home consist of 8 Room 5 bathroom has been complete renovated for your enjoyment. The property consist a luxurious commercial graded kitchen and a beautiful backyard. Situated just 7 min walk away from restaurants, shops, theaters, bars, and all the action that Historic Downtown has to offer.
Property amenities
Pool/Spa
- Heated pool
Internet
- Available in the house: WiFi
Parking and transportation
- Parking on site
Bedrooms
- 8 bedrooms
Bathroom
- 5 bathrooms
- Hair dryer
Entertainment
- Smart TV
Outdoor areas
- Barbecue grill
Laundry
- Laundry facilities
- Washing machine
Comfort
- Air conditioning
- Heating
Pets
- No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
- Smoking not allowed
Things to do
- Heated pool
Safety features
- No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
- Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
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Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 23
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
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 not allowed
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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
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
About the neighborhood
Fort Myers River District, a neighborhood in Fort Myers, is home to this vacation home. Burroughs Home and Gardens and Florida Repertory Theater are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Caloosa Sound Amphitheater and Eagle Harbor Golf Club. Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center and Butterfly Estates are also worth visiting. Visit our Fort Myers travel guide
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What's nearby
Florida Repertory Theater13 min walk - 1.2 km
IMAG History & Science Center14 min walk - 1.2 km
Centennial Park18 min walk - 1.5 km- Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center12 min walk - 1.1 km
- Harborside Event Center16 min walk - 1.4 km
Getting around
- Southwest Florida Intl. Airport (RSW)21 min drive
Restaurants
- Escondido Lounge14 min walk
- Good Ground12 min walk
- Downtown House of Pizza13 min walk
- Ella Mae’s Diner13 min walk
- Beacon Social Drinkery13 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Does Downtown Retreat have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.
Is Downtown Retreat pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking?
Onsite parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Downtown Retreat?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Downtown Retreat?
Check-out is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Downtown Retreat located?
Located in Fort Myers River District, this vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of Burroughs Home and Gardens and Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center. Florida Repertory Theater and Butterfly Estates are also within 15 minutes.
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Downtown Retreat Reviews
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Location
Reviews
Verified
8/10 Good
Dave B.
Feb 11, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
12 person golf trip
Location was great. Walking distance to downtown area with lots of options. It is a very busy intersection and can be noisy at times, but overall great experience. Plenty of space and nice patio area to hang out as well.
Dave B.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024
Verified
8/10 Good
Ali T.
Dec 29, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Host was very responsive. Pool was cold and took over 2 days to warm up but it eventually did. Great location for wedding we attended but in a weird part of town. Overall had good visit!
Ali T.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
JL
Jan 17, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ricard was the best host! The house was so spacious and the kitchen was large enough for several families. Good privacy, parking, and close proximity to downtown. Very walkable to great restaurants.
JL
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Armando A.
Jun 25, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay & an incredible host
I highly recommend Ricard's place. It is in an ideal location (the main strip of stores and restaurants is an 8 minute walk), it was clean, and the pool was a perfect touch.
Ricard was also very responsive and even let us stay past checkout since our flights were delayed by 8 hours.
Armando A.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jeff K.
Apr 1, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great couples getaway
We visited with a group of 6 - 50 something couples. The layout of the home was perfect for us. Great pool and common area with well spread out bedrooms with very good decor.
All rooms had queen or king beds, a few had ensuite baths.
The only drawbacks are door alarms from the previous business and a poolside light that could not be turned off. A bit too bright.
All in all, a great get away spot in a cool location.
Jeff K.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022
Verified
6/10 Okay
Linda M.
Jan 2, 2022
Liked: Check-in
Loved the space
We were disappointed that we were not able to use the pool. We encountered some live cockroaches in the kitchen. It is located on a very busy, noisy street. We added a few items to the kitchen. We enjoyed the space to have private and together time. The pool will be great when it is ready to use. We enjoyed the patio area in back.
Linda M.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021
Verified
10/10 Excellent
debbi r.
Jan 2, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great for large groups
Located about half mile from downtown area. We were 11 adults. Adequately furnished. House had 2 large sitting areas, one with large TV. Each area had seating for 6-10 people. There were 4 bedrooms on one side of the sitting areas and 4 on the other, each with a TV. .Three bedrooms had bathrooms and 2 others were in hallway. Large equipped kitchen. Owner called on first day to make sure everything was okay. If you come with children, bring games for them to play, none provided.
debbi r.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021