In the heart of Richmond, Garden Penthouse offers a unique botanical-themed retreat with plenty of space for families and friends. Unwind in the spacious living room, play games in the dedicated hangout spot with foosball and air hockey, or relax on the large front porch.
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9.69.6 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire apartment
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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About this property
Garden Penthouse in RVA! 3 Bedroom, 3 Bath!
Welcome to the `Garden Penthouse!` Enjoy a stay with lots of space & a fun botanical theme large enough for the whole family or a group of friends! The garden penthouse includes the upper 2 floors of a historic home! Inside you will find 3 large bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms. The 2nd floor is a special dedicated hang out spot with foosball & air hockey. The house is stocked with games for you to enjoy after a day of exploring the sights of Richmond! Dog friendly. Keyless entry.
Welcome to the Garden Penthouse, a vibrant and roomy getaway perched on the upper two floors of a historic Richmond home. With a whimsical botanical theme and plenty of space, it’s perfect for families or groups of friends looking for comfort and fun.
Inside, you’ll find three large bedrooms with four queen beds and three full bathrooms. The second floor is a dedicated hangout spot featuring foosball, air hockey, and a collection of games to enjoy after exploring the city.
A cozy living room, Roku TVs, and a full kitchen make relaxing together easy, while the washer/dryer adds convenience for longer stays. Step outside to unwind on the large front porch or gather around the backyard firepit with friends.
Two bedrooms and two bathrooms are located on the lower floor, while the upper floor offers a spacious bedroom with two queen beds and an additional bathroom.
Dog‑friendly and equipped with keyless entry, the Garden Penthouse is designed for both comfort and ease.
Guests will have full access to the space with the exception of a hospitality closet.
Feel free to reach out to us anytime! The best way to contact us is through the booking platform`s messaging system, where we`re readily available to assist you. Please don`t hesitate to reach out with any questions or needs you may have. Your comfort and satisfaction are our top priorities.
This listing is perfect for the outdoor lover! There are running and biking trails just around the corner at the James River Park system and the Forest Hill Park. Fish for smallmouth bass, tan on the warm river rocks or float the historic James River, only a quarter mile away. Multiple public access points including Pony Pasture, Huguenot Flatwater and Reedy Creek. A great three-four hour tubing or kayaking float runs from Pony Pasture put in to Reedy Creek, both less than 3-9 minutes away from this home. Texas Beach, a popular local hangout on the James River, is just over the bridge on the north side.
You’re only a ten minute drive to The Fan, Carytown, and Museum District. Just over the bridge, take a stroll around Byrd Park or the beautiful gardens of Maymont. Also only 10 minutes to all of the sights and sounds of Downtown Richmond and Shockoe Bottom. Chesterfield and Midlothian are only a 15-20 minute drive, as well.
It`s only a 5 minute walk to a bakery, coffee shop, pizza spot and fine dining; 10 minute walk to hiking and mountain bike trails in Forest Hill Park.
Richmond is home to over twenty breweries! If you are a beer lover, you’re in luck. Several of these are within 10-15 minutes of a drive. Legend Brewery, Richmond’s original Brewery is just a 4 minute drive away and offers a great view of the river and city skyline. Veil Brewing Co. is a 3 minute drive away! Experience local music and great brews.
A car is recommended, but you can ride your bike around, Uber, Lyft, and/or walk. Ample street parking available.
Laura Lee`s restaurant, Lokman`s Best Wings, WPA Bakery, Thirsty`s Bar & Grill and Crossroads Coffee & Ice Cream are just a few examples of nearby places that are only an 5-6 minute walk away!
**Please be aware that this rental is part of an apartment building, and you may hear noise from neighboring units. While we kindly ask all guests to respect quiet hours, some ambient noise is to be expected. If you`re sensitive to sound, we recommend bringing earplugs for added comfort.
Thank you for your understanding, and we hope you enjoy your stay! **
**For your awareness and planning purposes, our home offers 1600 square feet.**
***Looking for more room, nearby for larger groups of friends and family? Check out our neighboring downstairs property located on the first floor, `The Great Pink Lady with Huge Wrap Around Porch!` Sleeps 4!***
Please Note: Unauthorized guests are strictly prohibited and considered trespassing. A $250 fee applies for unregistered guests or exceeding max occupancy. No parties, events, or gatherings allowed—violations may result in immediate cancellation without refund. Please ensure your guest count is accurate and let us know of any changes.
***PLEASE READ BEFORE MESSAGING***
DISCOUNTS: Our pricing is haggle-free and always represents the lowest and best price we can offer, including long-term and seasonal rates. Weekly and monthly discounts are shown, if applicable. We are not able to provide additional discounts. - AVAILABILITY: Our calendar is up to date and accurate. If your requested dates are showing as available, you are welcome to proceed with your booking! - EARLY CHECK-IN: Due to our high number of turnovers, we cannot accommodate early check-in or late check-out requests. - CANCELLATION POLICY: Please read and understand the cancellation policy prior to booking. This policy is firm, and we will be upheld in the event of a cancellation. We recommend purchasing travel insurance if you have concerns that you may need to cancel your reservation for any reason. - PET POLICY: We only allow dogs; no cats. This is non-negotiable.
UNFORESEEN ACTS OF NATURE: We are unable to issue refunds for events outside of our control exacted by natural forces, such as power or utility outages.
!****For your awareness, exterior security camera(s) are in place and actively record the property`s exterior, public-facing areas at all times—including during reservations. Please note that there are no cameras located inside the home or in any private areas.****!
Please note that there may be guests in the neighboring units during your stay. We strive to ensure a peaceful and enjoyable experience for all our guests, and we kindly ask for your understanding and cooperation in maintaining a harmonious environment.
We do not provide laundry supplies. -Check-in time is 4:00pm. -Check-out time is 10:00am. -Quiet hours are between 10pm to 9am. -No smoking indoors. A $250 fee will be charged to guests after departure if evidence of smoking indoors is detected. -Dogs are allowed. Please, no pets on furniture or beds. Pick up all droppings from the yard. Additional cleaning fee may be charged for excess pet hair, damage, or droppings in the yard due to pets. -Please set the air-conditioning to 65 degrees (winter months) & 74 degrees (summer months) on departure. -Please dispose of all trash upon departure into exterior trash cans out back. -Please only place toilet paper in the toilet. -Please strip beds and place only used towels, sheets & pillow cases in the laundry baskets. -Please clean dirty dishes prior to departure. -Guest(s) shall leave the property in neat and undamaged condition. Any and all acts by guest(s) and/or its invitees, that result in damages to the property or its contents, whether such act was intentional or the result of negligence will allow the host and/or owner to deduct from the security deposit any and all cost incurred or to be incurred in returning the property or its contents to its original state and/or replace the item(s) as needed. -We do not provide laundry supplies. -Owner is not responsible for articles left in the premises. -Respect thy home and neighbors. -Lastly, enjoy and have a blast!
Property amenities
Internet
Available in the apartment: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Street parking available
Car recommended
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Stovetop
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
3 bathrooms
Hair dryer
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Living room
Entertainment
Games
Smart TV
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Barbecue grill
Firepit
Garden
Yard
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washer/dryer
Comfort
Air conditioning
Fan
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoking not allowed
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
In the city center
Near a zoo
On a river
Things to do
Air hockey
Arcade/game room
Foosball table
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Motor boating nearby
Wildlife walks nearby
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)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Rules
-Check-in time is 4:00pm.
-Check-out time is 10:00am.
-Quiet hours are between 10pm to 9am.
-No smoking indoors.
Pets
Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
We should mention
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property
About the area
Located on a river, this apartment is in Woodland Heights, a neighborhood in Richmond. Pocahontas State Park and Henricus Historical Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include VCU Institute for Contemporary Art and Science Museum of Virginia. Traveling with kids? Consider Children's Museum of Richmond and River City Roll. Discover the area's water adventures with motor boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails. Visit our Richmond travel guide
Is Garden Penthouse in RVA! 3 Bedroom, 3 Bath! pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much is parking?
Onsite parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Garden Penthouse in RVA! 3 Bedroom, 3 Bath!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Garden Penthouse in RVA! 3 Bedroom, 3 Bath!?
Check-out is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Garden Penthouse in RVA! 3 Bedroom, 3 Bath! located?
This family-friendly Richmond apartment building is located on a river, within 3 mi (5 km) of Belle Isle, VCU Institute for Contemporary Art and Broad Street. Monument Avenue and Hunter Holmes McGuire VA Medical Center are also within 3 mi (5 km).
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Garden Penthouse in RVA! 3 Bedroom, 3 Bath! Reviews
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We enjoyed our stay here. It was just right for our family of 5 - 2 young adult sons shared the upstairs with 2 beds, my teen daughter had her own room, and my husband and I together. It was a great home base for our adventures. Would stay here again.
Loved our stay! It was conveniently located to downtown Richmond and surrounding areas. The home had everything we needed for our 3 day stay. James was so great at communicating with us prior to and during our arrival. Highly recommend!
From the initial communication with the property owner throughout our arrival - was amazing.
The property is very clean and the process of booking and entering is very user friendly!
Such a great experience and stay!
We very much enjoyed our stay with friends for a swim meet. Showers were stocked with shampoo and conditioner, kitchen stocked with coffee, creamer, trashbags, papertowels etc. Everything was clean and neat, and the kids loved the board games and streaming TV options. Plenty street parking available.
Property was as listed, clean with everything needed. James was super helpful from the booking till the end with helpful and timely suggestions/recommendations to make our stay comfortable. We stayed in the upstairs apartment, and didn’t have any difficulty accessing the house, stairs etc. Kitchen was well stocked.
I stayed here with my husband and 3 of our friends from college while in town for a friend’s wedding. The location was close to the venue and easy to navigate to. The host had amazing communication and was easy to get a hold of when needed. Only big complaint is that it wasn’t in the NICEST area, but we didn’t feel unsafe ever. Otherwise, could have used a slightly less firm bed and larger towels, but they weren’t bad by any means. Still slept great. Overall great experience for our short weekend stay.
Seems like a recent renovation stocked with everything you might need. The couch in the living room was big and comfortable. We used the big table in that room for a puzzle. 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms was plenty of room for 4 adults. We were a bit concerned about street parking but never had any trouble finding a spot fright outside the unit. Nice neighborhood and easy to get to Richmond.
Our family had a great time in this two level unit. Everything was clean and comfortable, and even though it was dreadfully hot outside the upstairs AC unit kicked into gear and really cooled off quickly. Wi-Fi was an issue for the first few hours, but James quickly got on the case and The problem was solved by the time we got back from dinner. The neighborhood was quiet and safe. I wasn’t so sure about the location when we first came in. It is a historical neighborhood, but it was very safe and so close to really good restaurants. I would definitely stay there again.
Our family had a wonderful stay! Very homey second floor walk up. Large bedrooms and comfortable furnishings. A very peaceful neighborhood. Laura Lee’s restaurant and Zombie pizza within walking distance. Very close to downtown Richmond, Carytown and Maymount Park. We highly recommend it.
Booked this stay for 6 adults who were attending a friend’s wedding in Richmond. James provided plenty of information beforehand and was available to answer any questions I had. Super accommodating host.
Be warned the AC in the upper bedroom only has a portable AC unit. It worked well, but took a while to cool down the room on the 100 degree days we stayed there. Only an “issue” if you’re staying in the heat or summer. Wouldn’t prevent me from booking again though! We really enjoyed our stay.
All went well.
I am concerned about the two missing windows located in the main bedroom. This is a serious safety concern. Also the sliding door leading out to back needs to be repaired or replaced. This is also a major safety hazard. In addition the attempted wood barrier out this same door is inadequate as relates to child safety.
This three issues can be easily resolved with and with minimal expense. Just recently hung up my shingle after more than 20 years as a Realtor.
Overall, a very good stay, but some enhancements would have made it better. We had an issue with a carbon monoxide detector on Christmas Day that was resolved quickly and professionally. The property manager is very responsive. The premises are fine, but the location of one of the bathrooms away from the bedrooms was strange. The kitchen is not as equipped as indicated in the listing e,g, limited cutlery, plates. There was no laundry detergent and two dishwasher pods which was expected based upon the listing. While the beds were comfortable, the pillows were not. Just be aware that the steps up to the unit are somewhat steep and narrow which may be challenging for older people (like us). Overall, a good stay, but could have better with some small enhancements.