[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire apartment # Guest suite close to James River and hiking/biking trails Apartment in Richmond with kitchenette and patio ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96950000/96947500/96947406/6250e05d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Microwave, toaster, blender](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96950000/96947500/96947406/1e644af6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96950000/96947500/96947406/7febdfd3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96950000/96947500/96947406/411fa66c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96950000/96947500/96947406/65334200.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location In Richmond's historic Woodland Heights neighborhood, River City Oasis is a charming retreat that offers the perfect blend of city convenience and natural surroundings. Just minutes away from downtown Richmond, VCU and MCV, this guest suite features an open concept design with lots of natural light, a comfortable queen size memory foam bed in the bedroom and blackout curtains for peaceful sleep. 10 Exceptional ### Entire apartment 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3 ## Popular amenities - Fireplace - Kitchen - Outdoor space - Air conditioning ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Guest suite close to James River and hiking/biking trails Welcome to River City Oasis: A charming guest suite in the historic Woodland Heights neighborhood in the city of Richmond! VRBO Booking: The correct amount for taxes is 14% of the total amount for nightly rate, service (cleaning) fee and host fee. For some guests the VRBO system has charged twice that amount for taxes. They will refund the overcharge but you have to let them know. Please check that when comparing prices with other options! Enjoy the convenience of being just minutes away from downtown Richmond, VCU and MCV and also being able to walk to the wonderful natural surroundings that Southside Richmond has to offer. Hike or bike the Buttermilk Trail and Forest Hill Park. Kayak the James River or just sit by the water at Belle Isle. Cross the Potterfield Bridge to Brown's Island for one of the many summer concerts. Just across the river from the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts (VMFA) and Maymont Park. Perfect for outdoor lovers who need to be in the city. \-City convenience with lots of nature spots close by! \-Walk to James River, Forest Hill Park, Buttermilk Trail, Belle Isle & Browns Island \-Kitchenette for cooking small meals \-Woodland Heights historic neighborhood \-Newly built in 2023! \-Modern bathroom with heated floor \-Blackout curtains for peaceful sleep \-Dedicated HVAC that you control \-Close to restaurants, coffee shops and local brewery \-Three blocks to rapid transit bus stop \-First floor private entrance with easy on-street parking The entire guest suite is yours to enjoy! This intimate one bedroom suite was bulit in 2023 and featues an open concept design, lots of natural light, a comfortable queen size memory foam bed, a rainhead shower in the bath, a small kitchenette and an electric fireplace in the living room for a cozy evening in. Kitchenette: This small area includes all you need to cook simple meals when you don't feel like venturing out to one of the many excellent resturants that Richmond has to offer. Appliances include a single-burner Cusimax hot plate, microwave, toaster, and blender. The coffee maker offers several options so you can brew a single cup or carafe with ground coffee or use a K-cup for single servings. Living room: Relax and enjoy the large 4k Roku TV. The Disney+ bundle is included (Disney, Hulu and ESPN). Feel free to personalize the home screen with your preferred apps. The desk includes a bluetooth keyboard and mouse and high speed internet. Bathroom: Full bathroom with all the essentials, including a hair dryer and makeup mirror. The large shower with seat has a rainfall shower head and separate shower wand. And the heated floor adds an extra touch of luxury. Bedroom: The bed has a queen size memory foam mattress with several styles of pillow so you can choose what suits you best. There is a second 50" Smart TV in the bedroom. To reduce the amount of light in the bedroom there are blackout curtains for the windows and in the openings between the bedroom and the living room area. The mid century style sofa in the living room can accommodate one person for sleeping. It does fold out to provide extra sleeping space. Deck: There is a private deck in the rear that is just for your use. Enjoy a cup of morning coffee in your own outdoor space. In the spring the camellia tree just off the deck offers wonderful red blossoms. This guest suite is a separate section of our personal residence. We understand that most guests prefer the privacy of independent travel so you probably won't see us at all during your stay! The household in our portion of the home does include three cats. While we try to restrict their access to the guest suite at all times it is possible that one of our kitties has spent some time in the area prior to your arrival. All bedding will be freshly laundered and the sofa will be covered until just prior to your arrival. We mention this just in case someone is HIGHLY allergic to cats. Parking and access: This first floor guest suite has it's own sidewalk and separate entrance. You can park just in front of the sidewalk on the street. There is a wheelchair ramp about 100 feet from the sidewalk and no steps from the sidewalk to the suite. With the smart lock you will have your own code for entry. Distance to trails and river: • To the crossover leading to Belle Isle 0.6 miles • To the Hollywood Rapids area of Belle Isle 1.2 miles • To the Reedy Creek Trail Head (river access for kayaks, etc and a good spot to join the Buttermilk Trail) 0.5 miles • To Forest Hill Park 0.5 miles • To the Potterfield Bridge to walk over to Brown's Island 1.1 miles (you can also usually parking here unless there is an event going on) We welcome longer reservations so please feel free to inquire with us. We are committed to providing a 5-star experience and look forward to earning your glowing review! House rules do apply: A booking request constitues acceptance of all House Rules in their entirety and complete acknowlegement of the listing description. Smoking is prohibited inside the buildling. No parties or events. Max occupancy of 3 people Richmond City STR Permit # 121003\_2023 ## Property amenities ### Kitchenette - Blender - Microwave - Toaster ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Patio ### Work spaces - Desk ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Front entrance ramp - Wheelchair accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - 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) ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114970000/114966700/114966627/ff6b78eb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Evelyn 319 - Beautiful brand-new 1BR in beautiful Forest Hill Forest Hill - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning 10 Exceptional 4 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-30&endDate=2025-11-10&selected=114966627&PinnedHotelID=114966627&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/49000000/48320000/48319600/48319555/ad8f1d9d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Brand New, Gorgeous Studio Close to Everything! 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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 Woodland Heights, a neighborhood in Richmond, is home to this apartment. Virginia War Memorial and American Civil War Center at Historic Tredegar are local landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Broad Street and South of the James Market. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Richmond Raceway or Dogwood Dell. [Visit our Richmond travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Richmond.dx601761) [View more Apartments in Richmond](https://www.expedia.ca/Richmond-Apartments.d601761-aaApartments.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C37.52028%2C-77.46480&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=Ygu0Is-Ekca5Dw7EpSYWfYg6F1U=) Richmond, VA ### What's nearby - Virginia Commonwealth University - 5 min drive - 4.1 km - Altria Theater - 5 min drive - 4.4 km - Broad Street - 5 min drive - 4.4 km - Greater Richmond Convention Center - 6 min drive - 4.8 km - Maymont Park - 6 min drive - 4.1 km ### Getting around - Richmond Main Street Station - 8 min drive - Richmond Intl. Airport (RIC) - 18 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪The Bluebird - ‬18 min walk - ‪M&F Jamaican Restaurant & Bar - ‬2 min drive - ‪Ironclad Pizza Grill - ‬3 min drive - ‪Subway - ‬2 min drive - ‪Pig and Brew - ‬3 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Guest suite close to James River and hiking/biking trails pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Guest suite close to James River and hiking/biking trails? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Guest suite close to James River and hiking/biking trails? > Check-out is at 11:30 AM. ### Where is Guest suite close to James River and hiking/biking trails located? > Located in Woodland Heights, this apartment building is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from South of the James Market and 2.5 mi (4 km) from Virginia Commonwealth University. Belle Isle and Virginia War Memorial are also within 2 mi (3 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Guest suite close to James River and hiking/biking trails Reviews 10 ### 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 - Excellent 5 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### maria g. Jun 15, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Very clean...gold star! All details were thought of and enjoyed my week stay. Great location with very friendly morning visitors! ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/7f0831c7-49b7-4863-a97f-5b57b9b5c614-1749961941817.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/cc735794-d855-4903-9075-fbd68f3fb4e3-1749961939806.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### maria g. Stayed 7 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brittany C. Aug 5, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fantastic We loved our stay! Everything was clean and the space was very inviting. Location was quiet and accessible. Definitely a five star stay. ##### Brittany C. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rebecca W. Feb 17, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great spot! My husband and I stayed the weekend and were hoping to do some hiking and biking. It rained all weekend, but we still found plenty to do in the area. The location is great and the property was comfortable and intentionally adorned. The host was excellent. We would definitely stay here again! ##### Rebecca W. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Marion H. Jan 8, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Grandparents’ interlude. This lovely little apartment provided a perfect break from the 6 grandchildren during the Christmas holidays. Within only a few blocks from our daughter’s home we were able to enjoy quiet time when needed. Thank you for sharing this lovely cottage and we would love to stay again in the future. ##### Marion H. 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