River City Oasis

In Woodland Heights

River City Oasis - close to river & hiking trails

-City convenience with lots of nature spots close by! -Walk to James River, Forest Hill Park, Buttermilk Trail, Belle Isle, Browns Island & Allianz Ampitheatre. -All one level on the 1st floor with private entrance and easy on-street parking -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

Richmond, VA, United States
3 guests
1 bedroom
1 bathroom

What this place offers

Common

  • Air conditioning
  • Cleaning products
  • Cooking basics Pots and pans, oil, salt and pepper
  • Dishes and silverware
  • Essentials Towels, bed sheets, soap, toilet paper, and pillows
  • Hair dryer
  • Heating Central heating or a heater in the listing
  • Kitchen Space where guests can cook their own meals
  • Dedicated workspace
  • TV
  • Wifi

Bathroom

  • Body soap
  • Conditioner
  • Hot Water
  • Shampoo

Bedroom and laundry

  • Hangers
  • Iron
  • Room-darkening shades

What this place offers

Common

  • Air conditioning
  • Cleaning products
  • Cooking basics Pots and pans, oil, salt and pepper
  • Dishes and silverware
  • Essentials Towels, bed sheets, soap, toilet paper, and pillows
  • Hair dryer
  • Heating Central heating or a heater in the listing
  • Kitchen Space where guests can cook their own meals
  • Dedicated workspace
  • TV
  • Wifi

Bathroom

  • Body soap
  • Conditioner
  • Hot Water
  • Shampoo

Bedroom and laundry

  • Hangers
  • Iron
  • Room-darkening shades

Family

  • Board games

Heating and cooling

  • Ceiling fan
  • Indoor fireplace

Home safety

  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Smoke detector

Kitchen and dining

  • Blender
  • Coffee
  • Coffee maker
  • Dining table
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Location features

  • Private entrance Separate street or building entrance

Outdoors

  • Outdoor seating
  • Patio or balcony

Parking and facilities

  • Free parking on premises
  • Single level home No stairs in home
  • Free street parking

Accessibility

Neighborhood

Woodland Heights historic neighborhood in southside Richmond Restaurants - Laura Lee's, WPA Bakery, Crossroads, Little Nickel, The Veil brewery Hiking and biking trails

Guest Access

Street parking in front of the guest suite sidewalk. Only one step (from the street up onto the curb). From there it's only a step up over the door threshold to enter the guest suite. Private deck in the rear

Good to know

Welcome to River City Oasis: A charming guest suite in the historic Woodland Heights neighborhood in the city of Richmond! Enjoy the convenience of being just minutes away from downtown Richmond 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. Walk across the Potterfield Bridge to Brown's Island and the Allianz Ampitheater. 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. Less than 10 minute drive to the Greater Richmond Convention Center, VCU and MCV. 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 opens out flat to accommodate one person for sleeping. One of the photos shows the open sofa. In addition to a sheet set and extra pillow, a foam mattress topper is provided for use with the fold-out sofa. 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. They do not have access to the guest suite but do spend some time outside near the entrance. We mention this just in case someone is HIGHLY allergic to cats. We do have a small inflatable bathing pool that fits in the shower for a baby or toddler. Please request in advance if you would like to use this during your stay. Parking and access: This first floor guest suite has it's own sidewalk and separate entrance. You can park on the street just in front of the guest suite. There is a step up from the street at the curb. There are no steps from the sidewalk to the suite. With the smart lock you will have your own code for entry. While the suite is wheelchair accessible the bathroom layout is quite tight since the door swings into the bathroom. Security camera: There is an exterior camera overlooking the street and sidewalk leading to the guest suite. There is also a RING doorbell camera at the main house. We are committed to providing a 5-star experience and look forward to earning your positive 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. Smoking is allowed on the back outdoor deck. No parties or events. Max occupancy of 3 people Richmond City STR Permit # 121003_2023

Other Details to Note

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)

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Reviews

Anna
October 2025 · Airbnb
Shera’s BnB is absolutely charming. She provided everything you would need for a perfect stay and the BnB itself was extremely clean. My husband and I especially appreciated how peaceful and quiet the neighborhood is.
Barbara
October 2025 · Airbnb
This is a lovely place in super convenient location. Quiet neighborhood that is accessible to wonderful shops, restaurants, and breweries in Forest Hill and downtown. Easy walk to the James River trail system and any events at the new amphitheater. Loved it!
Brenda
October 2025 · Airbnb
I feel like I struck Gold finding this gem of an apartment in fabulous Forest Hill. Host Shera is lovely. The newly renovated space is gorgeous and brilliantly clean. The bathroom is beautiful and the kitchenette is perfect for breakfast and small meals. The neighborhood is serene and close to trails and parks for recreation. There are also nice eateries in the area.
Samantha
September 2025 · Airbnb
Shera’s guest home is lovely, private, and peaceful. We had everything we needed and parking was easy, and free. There were maps and a local guidebook left for us. We easily walked to a local cafe for bagel sandwiches and coffee via the local park (Forest Hill). The neighborhood is quiet and friendly. Everyone we saw on our daily walks shared a friendly “hello” or “good morning.” Despite sharing walls with the main house, the guest home is VERY quiet, even the rear deck was private and shaded. Shera sent multiple updates ahead of our stay and always kept in touch via the app. We were only feet away, but we never ran into Shera or her husband. I had hoped to meet their cat, but he graciously gave us our privacy.
Jessica
August 2025 · Airbnb
I had a lovely stay at Sheras place and would definitely stay again. I really love the neighborhood. Its central to all parts of the city but very quiet, family oriented, and beautiful. And there's great restaurants, coffee shops and plenty of parks around.

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