Title: Urban Tropical Fort Myers Retreat in Historic Downtown River District - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=102523014&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Urban Tropical Fort Myers Retreat in Historic Downtown River District Vacation home in Fort Myers with kitchen and patio ## Photo gallery for Urban Tropical Fort Myers Retreat in Historic Downtown River District ![Terrace/patio - Urban Tropical Fort Myers Retreat in Historic Downtown River District (Fort Myers)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102530000/102523100/102523014/851571f0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Dining - Urban Tropical Fort Myers Retreat in Historic Downtown River District (Fort Myers)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102530000/102523100/102523014/fd85b04a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Urban Tropical Fort Myers Retreat in Historic Downtown River District (Fort Myers)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102530000/102523100/102523014/c499b91e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail - Urban Tropical Fort Myers Retreat in Historic Downtown River District (Fort Myers)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102530000/102523100/102523014/94431d01.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Urban Tropical Fort Myers Retreat in Historic Downtown River District (Fort Myers)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102530000/102523100/102523014/acc5c3f4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies In the heart of Downtown Fort Myers River District, this stylish tropical cottage offers a serene retreat surrounded by lush trees. Enjoy outdoor dining in the grill and seating area or relax in one of the multiple outdoor spaces. With a kitchenette equipped with modern appliances, smart TV with streaming apps, and king-sized beds with sound machines for restful sleep. ## Reviews 8.2 Very good ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet friendly - Air conditioning - Outdoor Space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Urban Tropical Fort Myers Retreat in Historic Downtown River District Welcome to our unique vacation rental, a stylish tropical cottage that combines historical ambiance with modern comfort. Originally built in 1923 and initially used as office space, this property has been meticulously transformed into a contemporary retreat, ideal for family and friends. Situated in the heart of the Downtown Fort Myers River District, it is surrounded by a lush grove of protected, old-growth trees, offering a serene tropical haven. The area boasts rich history, themed restaurants, eclectic shopping, live theatre, and a vibrant atmosphere, making it the perfect getaway to experience the blend of tradition and modernity. ☀5 minute walk to Publix supermarket, breweries and restaurants ☀10 minute walk to Ford & Edison Estates ☀15 minute walk to downtown Fort Myers ☀20 minute drive to Fort Myers Beach ☀30 minute drive to Sanibel Island KEY FEATURES: ☀ The kitchenette equipped with a Fridge, Toaster Oven, Coffee Maker, Microwave and Two Burner Portable Cooktop. ☀ Outdoor grill with seating and eating area for your outdoor dining! ☀ King sized beds with premium mattress + sound machines ☀ Smart TV with streaming apps (Netflix, Hulu, HBO Max, etc) ☀ Multiple outdoor seating areas around the property ☀ Parking for up to three cars Here are a few reviews from our past guests: "The place was exactly as described. It was perfectly located within walking distance of pretty much everything. Host communicated quickly and had answers for anything we asked. The unit is well worth the money we paid and we will definitely stay here again. Thank you for sharing with us." - Mike "Great house with plenty of space for everyone to hang out and not feel like we were on top of each other. Great location, we made use of the Publix nearby as well as the brewery. Enjoyed the patios and the peacefulness!." - Kelly "We loved our stay. The house is very spacious and decorated nicely. The outdoor space is comfy and a nice place to relax. Walking distance to restaurants and grocery shopping. Overall great stay and very responsive host." -Robin Be a part of it's rich history and share your memories with us, we look forward to hosting you soon! ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach loungers ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Kitchenette - Microwave - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Outdoor areas - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming cats and dogs only - One pet total (up to 20 lbs per pet) ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Change of bedsheets (on request) - Change of towels on request - Iron/ironing board ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - Bed sheets changed on request - Garden - Towels (changed on request) ## Similar properties ![Outdoor pool, a heated pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117020000/117012600/117012576/w902h683x61y0-19ee4147.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 18 Palms Hideaway Hancock - Pool - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 10 Exceptional 2 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-06&endDate=2026-01-07&selected=117012576&PinnedHotelID=117012576&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102680000/102677800/102677734/7a8488ba.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### City Cottage with private pool Palm Lee Park - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 9.8 Exceptional 6 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-06&endDate=2026-01-07&selected=102677734&PinnedHotelID=102677734&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/122000000/121910000/121905900/121905859/0a202187.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Blue Harbour / Amazing views/ 5 min DOWNTOWN Edgewood - Washer - Dryer - Pet friendly - Air conditioning 10 Exceptional 1 review CA $177 CA $360 total includes taxes & fees Dec 27 - Dec 28 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-27&endDate=2025-12-28&selected=121905859&PinnedHotelID=121905859&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/122000000/121350000/121344600/121344545/d438ab70.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Luxury spot 2 min to DOWNTOWN/ 5 min to the beach Fort Myers River District - Pet friendly - Air conditioning - Gym - Game room 10 Exceptional 2 reviews CA $179 CA $303 total includes taxes & fees Jan 19 - Jan 20, 2026 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-19&endDate=2026-01-20&selected=121344545&PinnedHotelID=121344545&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/123000000/122130000/122123200/122123112/79369d9d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Oasis Downtown Fort Myers/Pool View Retreat Fort Myers River District - Pool - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer 10 Exceptional 1 review [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-06&endDate=2026-01-07&selected=122123112&PinnedHotelID=122123112&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/122000000/121270000/121269700/121269622/d936e0f3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Landing at The Fountains at Forestwood - 2 Bedr... 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=26.637924,-81.87119&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:crraD%7CmurN%3FQ%3FO%40Q%3FQ%40O%40Q%40Q%3FQBO%40Q%40QBOBQ%40ODQBQBOBODQBMDQDODQDMDQFMDOFOFODOFMFMHOFMFMHMHOFMHKHMHKJMHMHKJKHKJKJMJIJKJIJKJIJILKJGLKJGLILGLILGLGLELGLGLGLELENELENELCNELENCNCLCNANCLANCNANANALAN%3FNAN%3FN%3FL%3FN%3FN%40N%3FN%40N%40L%40N%40NBN%40LBN%40NBLBNBNDLDLBNDLDNDLDLDNFLFLFLDLFLFJHLFLHLFJJLFJJJHJHJJLHJJHHJLJJJJHJHJJLHLHJHLHJHLFNHLFLHLFNFNFJFNFNDNFNDLDPDLDPDNDPDLBPDNBNBPBPBN%40PBN%40PBP%40N%40P%40P%3FP%40N%40P%3FP%3FN%3FP%3FP%3FP%3FNAPAP%3FPANAPAPCNAPCPANCPCPCNCNEPCNENENEPENENENENGLENGNGNGLGNGLINGLILGLILILILIJILKLIJIJKJKJKJIHKLMHKHKJKHKHMHKHMHMFMHKFMFMFMFMFMFODMDMDOFMDODMBMDOBODM%40OBOBM%40OBO%40O%40MBO%3FO%40O%3FO%40O%3FM%3FO%3FO%3FOAO%3FMAO%3FOCOAOAMCOAOCMCOAOEMCOEMCOEMEOGMEMEMEMGMGMGMGMGMGMIMGKIMIKIMIKIKKKIKIKMKIKKKKIKKKIKIMKMIKIMIMGMIMIMGMGOIMGMGOEOGOGOEMGOEOEOEOEQEOCOEOCQCOCOEQAQCOCQAQAOCQ%3FQAOAQAQ%3FQAO%3FQ%3FQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=HydXoy25U_gQmFGIGJi-UHg2U1E=) Fort Myers, FL #### What's nearby - Edison and Ford Winter Estates \- 8 min walk \- 0.7 km - Centennial Park \- 9 min walk \- 0.8 km - Florida Repertory Theater \- 14 min walk \- 1.2 km - Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center \- 15 min walk \- 1.3 km - Fowler Street Shopping Center \- 17 min walk \- 1.5 km #### Getting around - Southwest Florida Intl. Airport (RSW) - 26 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪RaceTrac - ‬8 min walk - ‪Dunkin' - ‬10 min walk - ‪Oasis Restaurant - ‬15 min walk - ‪Azaleas On The Corner - ‬12 min walk - ‪The Standard - ‬13 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Urban Tropical Fort Myers Retreat in Historic Downtown River District pet-friendly? ### What time is check-in at Urban Tropical Fort Myers Retreat in Historic Downtown River District? ### What time is check-out at Urban Tropical Fort Myers Retreat in Historic Downtown River District? ### Where is Urban Tropical Fort Myers Retreat in Historic Downtown River District located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Urban Tropical Fort Myers Retreat in Historic Downtown River District Reviews ## Reviews ### Very good All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 4 8 - Good 4 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 1 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.2 Cleanliness ### 9.0 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Marjorie T. Sep 23, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Excellent ##### Marjorie T. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Marlys H. Aug 18, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Getaway We enjoyed a very relaxing few days exploring the area and fishing😍😁 ##### Marlys H. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Yajaira H. Jan 20, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent Clean, comfortable ##### Yajaira H. Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### David V. Jan 11, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Yes This is a good property ##### David V. Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### David D. Mar 11, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy #### Nice Property The best feature was 3 separate king bedrooms. Also liked the close proximity to old town....only 5 minute drive.The front entry step needs a railing for safety purposes. The place could use shades for windows a d front door to replace the sagging curtains. Road noise can be an issue ##### David D. Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025 ### 6/10 Okay #### Mark J. Mar 1, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Pluses and minuses. Great location, can walk to Publix and brewery/restaurants downtown but next to very busy road. Nice to have a kitchen and kitchenette but you have to walk thru a bedroom to get to main kitchen which doesn't have a oven but has hot plate/microwave. microwave. ##### Mark J. Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Donald M. Sep 1, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Some minor maintenance issues but good overall ##### Donald M. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025 ### 4/10 Poor #### Keith G. Jul 29, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, location Disliked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy ##### Keith G. 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