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

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

Bathroom

  • Body soap
  • Conditioner
  • Shampoo
  • Hot Water

Bedroom and laundry

  • Hangers
  • Iron
  • Room-darkening shades

What this place offers

Common

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

Bathroom

  • Body soap
  • Conditioner
  • Shampoo
  • Hot Water

Bedroom and laundry

  • Hangers
  • Iron
  • Room-darkening shades

Family

  • Board games

Heating and cooling

  • Ceiling fan
  • Indoor fireplace

Home safety

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

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

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 Max). 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

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.
Sharon
August 2025 · Airbnb
I was grateful to be able to stay in a place that was designed very thoughtfully and coherently. While it had everything I needed and wanted, having all those things did not result in clutter. Located in a lovely neighborhood and close to Forest Hill park and the James river - important to me as I was able to easily walk to both. The hosts were friendly and available. They responded quickly to restore a curtain that had fallen down. It was as clean and orderly as it was when I stayed there two years ago.
Lee
August 2025 · Airbnb
Great neighborhood vibe with people walking their pets and enjoying the area. Place has everything you need in accommodations. Purposefully planned. Great hosts who want to make folks feel comfortable!!
Michael Bruce
July 2025 · Airbnb
My husband and I have stayed at many self-managed properties in American West and abroad, and River City Oasis is truly The Best. Sounds like a hyperbole, but consider: Immaculately clean; Excellent, quiet, safe neighborhood; Beautifully decorated, a pleasant mixture of contemporary and antique, well-suited to the apartment; Bathroom I wanted to take home (rain-forest shower head, heated floor, etc); Wonderful bedroom with both shades and black-out curtains, and the bed, pillows, and linens were are superior. We slept SO well. Large-screen TV. Inviting living room with comfortable seating, good lighting for reading, another large-screen TV; Efficient galley kitchen, stocked with everything we needed. Dining table and chairs nearby. The hosts are lovely, pleasant, communicative. We only met Shera once, when we needed help turning on ceiling fan. Their welcome book is so thorough, and all appliances are described, and also Shera has helpful, understandable notes throughout.
Endya
July 2025 · Airbnb
This was a return visit to a beautiful refuge and I will be back. One of my favorite Airbnbs. Shera is a wonderful host who respects your privacy and is very responsive to any requests. You might not even see her but if you happen to cross her path she will brighten your day.
Dominque
July 2025 · Airbnb
Great place to stay! Clean home has everything you need for a cosey stay Quiet friendly neighborhood Walking distance to the river and trails Will definitely make this a regular visit
Ellen
July 2025 · Airbnb
We really liked this space, ideally located in a safe neighborhood with free ample parking, close enough to downtown Richmond, Carytown, the botanical garden, and the art museum. Best feature: the bathroom! The hosts were exceptionally organized, accessible if needed, and thought of every amenity down to coffee creamer and heated tile floors. Highly recommend!
Sophia
June 2025 · Airbnb
My husband and I stayed here to attend a wedding in downtown richmond. It was such a cute and quaint spot in the downtown area! We enjoyed the local coffee shops for breakfast and loved walking the trails in the evening around the area. We appreciated how clean our space was, and how private it felt. The space was really well thought out, and we enjoyed our stay. :)
Virginia
June 2025 · Airbnb
We loved our stay at Shera’s place! We had everything we would need, it was very clean and in a really nice, walkable area! It was a great place to relax and Shera was exceptionally accommodating and very kind. We would definitely stay again and highly recommend to others! We are so glad we stayed at Shera’s place!
Chris
June 2025 · Airbnb
This place is great all around. The interior could not be nicer. It feels like a 5-star bed and breakfast. The location is great. The neighborhood has a ton of character and you are close to some of the city's wonderful trails and parks. The restaurants, bars and coffee shops close by are all unique and a great way to spend a day. This is one of my favorite parts of the city and the space itself is really amazing.

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