Title: Tropical painter and writer retreat - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Tropical painter and writer retreat ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33400000/33395300/33395219/0f0a1068.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33400000/33395300/33395219/w1058h727x0y6-d8afc901.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33400000/33395300/33395219/4004854f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33400000/33395300/33395219/8625b6cf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33400000/33395300/33395219/w1920h918x0y84-c23dad95.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location 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. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 51 sq ft ## Popular amenities - - Dryer - Washer - Parking available - Kitchen - Barbecue grill ## 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. ### 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) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Bicycles - Garden - Unit size: 1 square foot ## Similar properties ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74090000/74081200/74081182/62c4126c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Blue Leisure C - Stuart - 2 Bedroom Stuart - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.4 Exceptional 35 reviews CA $160 CA $333 total includes taxes & fees Sep 30 - Oct 1 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-09-30&endDate=2025-10-01&selected=74081182&PinnedHotelID=74081182&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78460000/78450200/78450127/7dafaa9b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Adorable beach cottage 2/1, Sleeps 6, Pet Friendly, Minutes to Beach Jensen Beach - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.6 Exceptional 20 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-13&endDate=2025-10-14&selected=78450127&PinnedHotelID=78450127&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Smart TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/71000000/70070000/70061200/70061167/1a3ff692.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Beautiful Large Sun-drenched Artist Loft Studio Jensen Beach - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 10 Exceptional 20 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-13&endDate=2025-10-14&selected=70061167&PinnedHotelID=70061167&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Deluxe 1-Bedroom Two Double w/ Kitchen & Sofa Bed | Living room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89180000/89176800/89176717/5659dcfe.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Riverwatch Apartments by Lowkl Jensen Beach - Pool - Kitchen - Parking included - Free WiFi 8.6 Excellent 165 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-13&endDate=2025-10-14&selected=89176717&PinnedHotelID=89176717&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach nearby, sun loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/42000000/42000000/41996600/41996554/5e783908.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Adorable single family home 2/1, Sleeps 6, Pet Friendly, Minutes from the Beach Jensen Beach - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.6 Exceptional 50 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-13&endDate=2025-10-14&selected=41996554&PinnedHotelID=41996554&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/76000000/75720000/75711600/75711516/27104deb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cheerful 4 bedroom, nicely decorated, short walk to mall, downtown Jensen Beach Jensen Beach - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi - Air conditioning 8.6 Excellent 18 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-13&endDate=2025-10-14&selected=75711516&PinnedHotelID=75711516&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107060000/107052800/107052788/b01f3dd8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Waterfront Storybook Studio in Stuart Downtown Stuart - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Outdoor space 10 Exceptional 11 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-13&endDate=2025-10-14&selected=107052788&PinnedHotelID=107052788&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Smart TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91500000/91494400/91494368/da86d562.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Fish House In Historic Port Salerno - RV & Boat Trailer Parking Available! 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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 ### Property is also known as Tropical Painter's Writer's Retreat House Jensen Beach Tropical Painter's Writer's Retreat House Tropical Painter's Writer's Retreat Jensen Beach Tropical Painter's Writer's Retreat Tropical Painter's Writer's Retreat House Jensen Beach Tropical Painter's Writer's Retreat House Tropical Painter's Writer's Retreat Jensen Beach Tropical Painter's Writer's Retreat House Jensen Beach Tropical Painter's Writer's Retreat House Tropical Painter's and Writer's Retreat Jensen Beach Private vacation home Tropical Painter's and Writer's Retreat Tropical Painter's Writer's Retreat Jensen Beach Tropical Painter's Writer's Retreat Tropical Painter's and Writer's Retreat Jensen Beach Tropical Painter's and Writer's Retreat Private vacation home Tropical Painter's and Writer's Retreat Jensen Beach Private vacation home Tropical Painter's and Writer's Retreat ## About the area Located in Jensen Beach, this vacation home is in the city center and on a river. Lyric Theater and Stuart Heritage Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at The Children's Museum of the Treasure Coast and Riverwalk. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Halpatiokee Park Tennis Center or Whispering Pines Tennis Center. 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Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details. ### 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). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Tropical painter and writer retreat Reviews 9.8 ### Exceptional 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 Cleanliness ### 9.6 Location 10 - Excellent 19 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Janet P. Mar 6, 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. ##### Janet P. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brian W. Sep 13, 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 ##### Brian W. Stayed 21 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Fabiana D. Apr 14, 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! :) ##### Fabiana D. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Yolanda W. Jul 15, 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. ##### Yolanda W. Stayed 34 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Anne H. Feb 25, 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. ##### Anne H. Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Werner V. Apr 12, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Stay Was everything there what you need, Bathroom was nice and new … ##### Werner V. Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sue F. Mar 23, 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. ##### Sue F. Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jimmy W. Oct 8, 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. ##### Jimmy W. Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mike P. Mar 26, 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 ##### Mike P. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Paul G. Apr 14, 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. ##### Paul G. Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kathe H. Oct 9, 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! ##### Kathe H. Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dawn J. Jul 6, 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. ##### Dawn J. Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Anne S. Oct 26, 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!! ##### Anne S. Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stacey Q. Aug 9, 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 ##### Stacey Q. Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Melissa P. Apr 30, 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!! ##### Melissa P. Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Shirley A. Apr 21, 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. ##### Shirley A. Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2021 ### 6/10 Okay #### Linda S. Mar 31, 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. ##### Linda S. Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Suzanne O. Mar 29, 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! ##### Suzanne O. Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Robert Jon S. Aug 11, 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. 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