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Roonie's Periwinkle Cottage - waterfront- 2 bikes - downtown Stuart

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A waterfront patio with green Adirondack chairs, a small round table, and a statue.
A hallway with a wooden bench, a framed picture, and a wall decoration.
A marina with boats docked at wooden piers during sunset.
A tropical garden with palm trees, a wooden deck, and a view of the sea.
A building with a sign reading "BOATHOUSE RESTAURANT and BAR" and a lifebuoy sign above the entrance.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Firepit available
    One of the few properties with a dedicated outdoor firepit.
  • At the centre of it all
    Stay in a top rated central location, steps from the best attractions, dining, and entertainment.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Lyric Theater

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Kitchenette
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Stuart, FL
  • Place, Riverwalk
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Lyric Theater
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Shepard Park
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Stuart, FL (SUA-Witham Field)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Queen Casper wave -comfy bed

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bath with shower

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Stuart

Located in Stuart, this cottage is in the city centre and on the waterfront. Stuart Heritage Museum and Veterans Memorial Park are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Sailfish Splash Waterpark and The Children's Museum of the Treasure Coast. Fish House Art Center and Port St. Lucie Botanical Gardens are also worth visiting. Jet skiing, kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
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Stuart, FL

What's nearby

  • Road to Victory Military Museum - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Riverwalk - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Lyric Theater - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Shepard Park - 14 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Stuart Heritage Museum - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Stuart, FL (SUA-Witham Field) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Martin Memorial Hospital - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Waterfront - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Dune Dog Cafe - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Terra Fermata - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Colab Kitchen - ‬14 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Roonie's Periwinkle Cottage - waterfront- 2 bikes - downtown Stuart pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Roonie's Periwinkle Cottage - waterfront- 2 bikes - downtown Stuart?

As of 2 November 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Roonie's Periwinkle Cottage - waterfront- 2 bikes - downtown Stuart on 10 November 2026 start from NZ$2,416, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Roonie's Periwinkle Cottage - waterfront- 2 bikes - downtown Stuart?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Roonie's Periwinkle Cottage - waterfront- 2 bikes - downtown Stuart?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Roonie's Periwinkle Cottage - waterfront- 2 bikes - downtown Stuart?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Roonie's Periwinkle Cottage - waterfront- 2 bikes - downtown Stuart located?

Located in the heart of Stuart, this cottage is within a 5-minute walk of Martin Memorial Hospitalists and Cleveland Clinic Martin North Hospital. Road to Victory Military Museum and Riverwalk are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Fuller's were amazing hosts. Location was close to downtown, but also quiet and peaceful. Coffee on the river each morning was great.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 22 January 2026
So happy you stayed with us. Text me when you can.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our stay at Roonie's! The cottage had everything we needed and much more! We enjoyed watching the sunsets from the dock and the resident osprey provided some wonderful photo ops. Downtown Stuart was just a walk away and the boardwalk and Sunday market were fun. George and Cristi were fabulous and friendly hosts and were happy to share their local knowledge about the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 1 April 2026
We loved the Martins. So friendly and kind! We really enjoyed getting to know them! We hope they will come back again! They left our cottage immaculately clean. Much appreciated!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Has it all!

Great spot! Owners are so nice; they do all they can to help make your stay wonderful!
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful stay in Stuart

Lovely couple, everything was just perfect. Quiet block, walk to town. Peaceful dock for morning coffee & evening sunsets.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 16 March 2020
Nan and "Dan" We loved having you! George and I felt that we all had so much in common and we really connected. Thank you for leaving the cottage spotless! That is ALWAYS appreciated! We hope one day we can say "They're Floridians". Thanks again for staying with us!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Delightful cottage!

This cottage is absolutely perfect for a couple! The kitchen is fully equipped with anything you could possibly want for an extended stay. The entire place was clean, the grounds beautiful, we enjoyed using the dock for our boat. The owners made us feel welcome, they are very accommodating to any request. Would highly recommend!!!
Response from VrboOwner on 6 March 2020
It was so fun meeting you and all of your family! All I can say is.....I want to fish like you guys one day!!!!! Thanks for staying with us!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The cottsge was more than we expected. It Met and exceeded our expectation.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Cottage is a comfortable studio-sized space, with a complete bathroom and fully equipped galley kitchen, each separate from the living space. It’s a comfortable, easy room, with welcoming hosts who provide a well-appointed, quiet Stuart retreat. The property is a private ‘jungle’ of lush tropical plants and flowers, a relaxed seating area, and, out back, a dock retreat right on the St. Lucie River. More than fine for me, as a single visitor. I came for the beaches, but ‘discovered’ old Stuart, just an easy walk down a quiet, tree-shaded street. With beach-town shops, a laid-back coffee house, a variety of restaurants, and superb sweet treats, it was an unexpected addition to my stay. The vintage Lyric Theater is a venue for touring musicians, and I took in a sensational show by a classic rock photographer responsible for iconic album covers. Also went to the local community theater for a well-presented musical at Stuart’s Barn Theater! So, a lovely respite by excellent hosts in an area with much to do within easy reach, a stay I can highly recommend.
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This cottage is an absolute hidden gem in Stuart. I stayed for a week and it was perfect for my needs. It’s a studio, so it’s great for a single visitor or a couple. Comfortable bed and a very well-appointed kitchen—small but mighty—with plenty of dishes, cookware, small appliances, coffee makers (Keurig with pods, and drip), sharp knives, silverware and extras (sugar, sweeteners, straws, wine opener, etc.) No dishwasher, but that was fine since I ate out lots and easily washed the minimal dishes I used. Christi & George were fabulous hosts! George greeted me to show me the lay of the land, including bicycles for my use (which I unfortunately didn’t get to use), laundry & their GLORIOUS garden and pathway to the fire pit area and a long dock, where you can walk out to watch the river. Lucky me… there was a nesting pair of ospreys on the next dock over! Literally 20 feet from our dock, where you could watch the parents fish and care for their young. Truly a great experience for nature lovers. The cottage is separate from the main house, so you come and go without bothering anyone. Great location to downtown Stuart; it’s only half a mile at most to all the shops and restaurants. The bathroom had one sink, good countertop space and a single shower (not too small) with good water pressure. Many extra towels, washcloths, amenities, drawer space, lots of hangers, & beach chairs, towels and cooler. This will be my go-to place whenever I visit Stuart again, as it was perfect for me!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

What a find!

We enjoyed the peaceful garden setting by the river, the well-equipped kitchen, and the great location blocks from town. Many thanks to our gracious and knowledgeable hosts for contributing to our wonderful stay in Stuart.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect little cottage

We stayed 2 weeks for a combination work/vacation. It was a little small if we wanted separate spaces - but we managed just fine while working using the indoor space and little patio outside. It was an ideal location, very walkable. The host provided everything we needed, including good tips on where to visit and eat.
Stayed 13 nights in Jan 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Great location/ Helpful hosts

A super clean and cozy cottage is what we found when Christi showed us our abode for the week. I’ve never stayed in such a well equipped unit. Amazing!!! It’s not large, nor new, but totally comfortable and so well located. Catching fish off their dock was also a highlight. Christi and George couldn’t have been more helpful. Thanks to you both! Barbara and Bill
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Comfortable and cozy with great dock and views!

Easy walking distance to great downtown area of shops and waterfront restaurants. Quiet and convenient. Christy and George are the perfect hosts! I would highly recommend this cottage!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2019
Archival

10/10 Excellent

The Cottage exceeded our expectations!

We could not have been happier with the accommodations, location, and the hosts. Everything is as represented; a cozy, well-equipped temporary home walking distance to downtown Stuart. This is the place to stay!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Perfect!

My husband and I stayed there for a month, and it could not have been better. Christi and George, the owners, are the perfect hosts: warm, gracious, funny and interesting, but not intrusive. The cottage is charming, and has everything -- in fact, three of everything -- you might need. You could cook a holiday dinner for ten from the kitchen. The bed and bedding is comfortable, the Wifi strong, the entire place immaculate. Most lovely is the tiny "beach" out back, and the lounge chairs on the deck overlooking the St. Lucie. Stuart itself is very much old Florida -- no corporate chains to be seen. We walked into town everyday, and along the Riverwalk. Many fine local places to dine. We highly recommend this cottage and its wonderful hosts!
Response from VrboOwner on 6 March 2020
Thank you for your kind review! We had such a great time getting to know you!! Thank you, James for putting the basket on my bike!! We hope you will come back again.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

I have traveled the world & lived abroad. This cottage is one of the 10 best places I have stayed!

There are not enough superlatives to describe this cottage and its owners-an extra blanket & heater as I arrived the day following the East Coast blizzard; a notebook with everything local in it including 2-for-1 coupons; a Cuisinart ice cream maker used to make utterly divine butter pecan ice cream; freshly picked papaya which topped off lunch one day; the dock which provided a panoramic view for morning coffee – and this is just the beginning! Don't miss going downtown on the local site seeing "tram with driver" or walking to the Blue Door coffee establishment for a lavender latte and freshly baked scone (MWF). The Boathouse restaurant was the scene of two of the best dinners ever and we walked to it through downtown and returned on the Riverwalk. George and Christie – I have not found the perfect superlatives for them! They are one-of-a-kind and because some experiences did not happen during my 10 day stay, I plan to return next year.
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2016
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Cottage in Stuart

Stayed a week,great hosts,nice and quiet location and big book with what do in Stuart.Can walk or borrow a bike! Thanks for a good time. Mickey Franken.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Great experience

Very nice stay. Great location- close to the Blue Door coffee bar. Kitchen was well equipped and then some ! Can't wait to go back.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2015
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Perfect in so many ways!

Stayed here for six nights and loved it from the minute I entered. Great music was playing on the iPod and the cottage is adorably decorated. The owners are so helpful and welcoming; they felt like family! The home is small but beautifully equipped. They even provided a very helpful, detailed binder on the area with recommendations, maps and coupons! The location was perfect: access to the waterfront and an easy walk to downtown Stuart. I visit the Stuart area frequently and have stayed in almost every hotel in the area; however, I will be staying here for all future visits!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2015
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Natural Setting and Town Life all in One

Location of cottage is a convenient 10 minute walk to downtown Stuart. Experience the Riverwalk and Farmer's Market, downtown life and a lush natural setting all in one.... Garden lovers: Lush vegetation, blossoming plants, bamboo gardens , fresh lettuce and herbs for your daily picking.(We had fresh picked pineapple for breakfast!) Kitchen well equipped for a gourmet cook, colorful, comfortable living space and immaculately clean. Enjoy sunsets on the dock. (table and chairs set up for early morning coffee or a glass of wine in the evening.) Our host, George was very helpful with directions and places to see....and we can't forget "Pokey" the welcoming cat !!!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Cozy, colorful and clean

We had an amazing stay at this studio apt. The place is beautifully decorated and comfortable. There is a lovely dock overlooking the river which is perfect for sunsets and happy hours. Convienently located so that you can walk to downtown Stuart. Perfect for a relaxing getaway. Christie and George were great hosts. Highly recommended!
Response from VrboOwner on 6 March 2020
Thank you for your kind review. We enjoyed having you! Thanks too for the little extras that you left for other guests! We hope you'll stay with us again! Loved having you!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Comfy space

The property was very clean and cosy. Christi and George our hosts were most friendly. They greeted us our first morning with fresh squeezed orange juice. The property is walking distance to coffee houses and other eateries in downtown Stuart. The dock is a perfect place to watch a riverside sunset. VERY relaxing.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Super Duper Studio

Fantastic gem in the perfect location! Owners were very welcoming and accommodating. Will be back!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Clean, quiet, well appointed

The cottage is clean, quiet and well appointed. Short walk to shops and several good restaurants in the quaint Stuart downtown. Short drive to great beaches on Hutchinson Island.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

"Water is the the most important element in life....,because without it you can't make coffee" C.B.

Great place on the water with the sweet aromatic smell of coffee...... We really enjoyed our stay. Plenty to see, do and eat within walking distance and a short drive will get you to the beach. The owners of this lovely cottage go above and beyond to make you feel comfortable and welcomed. I only wish we stayed longer. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone looking enjoy Stuart like a local.
Response from VrboOwner on 6 March 2020
Angel and Cynthia, We enjoyed having you share our little oasis with us :-) Angel, I had to think for a second about the coffee. You were here when I was collecting coffee ground from the coffee shops and drying them on our back patio for our organic gardens. We loved both of you and hope one day soon that you'll be able to call Florida your home too!
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