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 at Tropical painter and writer retreat?

On-site parking is available at the property.

Where is Tropical painter and writer retreat located?

Located in the heart of Jensen Beach, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Riverwalk, Lyric Theater and Shepard Park. Stuart Heritage Museum and Indian Riverside Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Tropical painter and writer retreat Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026

10/10 Excellent

Janet P.

6 Mar 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Rio Cottage

A quaint cottage. My dog and I enjoyed a couple nites stay. Perfect for a relaxing stay.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian W.

13 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Oasis

The backyard is great to relax in with all the Bamboo trees etc. Great place to stay

Stayed 21 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul G.

14 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay

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.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne H.

25 Feb 2019

Perfect get-away property complete with bikes.

The house and yard are well-maintained and beautiful. Nice attention to detail. I would definitely stay there again.

Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Yolanda W.

15 Jul 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Jensen Beach Stay

House was just what we needed while we looked for a new home in Port St Lucie. Billie and Chris were very responsive and helpful.

Stayed 34 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Fabiana D.

14 Apr 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place for a long weekend getaway

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! :)

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Werner V.

12 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stay

Was everything there what you need, Bathroom was nice and new …

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sue F.

23 Mar 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Delightful little home

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.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jimmy W.

8 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect place, best host I have dealt with

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.

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike P.

26 Mar 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good location/Spotless accommodation

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

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathe H.

9 Oct 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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!

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dawn J.

6 Jul 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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.

Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anne S.

26 Oct 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Just perfect for us

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!!

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Stacey Q.

9 Aug 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice place

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

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Melissa P.

30 Apr 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Really fun, beautiful spot!

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!!

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Shirley A.

21 Apr 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful, homelike retreat.

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.

Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2021

6/10 Okay

Linda S.

31 Mar 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Listing accuracy

Inaccurate photos and description

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.

Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne O.

29 Mar 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy Garden Getaway

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!

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Robert Jon S.

11 Aug 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Check-in

NICE PLACE TO 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

10/10 Excellent

Gina H.

3 Sept 2025

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

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