Tropical painter and writer retreat

Jensen Beach, Florida
$157 avg/night Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 2

Bed

Bath 1

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 5

Max Sleeps

Night 2 nights

Min Stay

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.

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    Pet Friendly
  • BEACH

    Beach Sun Loungers Beach Towels
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Deadbolt Lock Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    2 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 1 Sq Ft (0 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Blender Coffee/tea Maker Dishwasher Microwave Oven Paper Towels Refrigerator Spices Stovetop
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Fenced Yard Garden Outdoor Furniture Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    1 Bathroom Hair Dryer Shampoo Shower Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Bicycle On Site
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books Smart TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In The City Center Near The Sea On The River
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 5

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Review Review

  • marilyn m.

    Submitted Jan 25, 2026

    Stayed Jan 20, 2026

    Great location, comfortable home, safe community, beautiful yard.

  • Lisa L.

    Submitted Jan 16, 2026

    Stayed Jan 12, 2026

    The host was very welcoming and the house was clean and comfortable !

  • Jennifer M.

    Submitted Jan 12, 2026

    Stayed Jan 10, 2026

    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.

  • Kwame L.

    Submitted Dec 31, 2025

    Stayed Dec 5, 2025

    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!

  • Scott S.

    Submitted Nov 27, 2025

    Stayed Nov 14, 2025

    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.

  • Fabiana D.

    Submitted Apr 14, 2025

    Stayed Apr 11, 2025

    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! :)

  • Janet P.

    Submitted Mar 6, 2025

    Stayed Mar 4, 2025

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

  • Paul G.

    Submitted Apr 14, 2024

    Stayed Apr 10, 2024

    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.

  • Werner V.

    Submitted Apr 12, 2024

    Stayed Mar 31, 2024

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

  • Mike P.

    Submitted Mar 26, 2024

    Stayed Mar 22, 2024

    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

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