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, and the 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 along the Potterfield Bridge for an upclose look at the river. A short-ish walk to the Allianz Ampitheater. You will be 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. You have free access to Disney+, Hulu and live TV via Youtube TV (which includes live ESPN and ESPN2). Feel free to sign into your other streaming services as well. 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 tub 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

Nadeene
March 2026
We absolutely LOVED our weekend stay at Shera’s guest suite! Although it’s a studio, it is so thoughtfully designed that it feels incredibly spacious. The living area and bedroom space were more than enough room for two adults and our one-year-old son — we even had plenty of space in the bedroom to comfortably set up a pack n’ play. You can truly tell that Shera and Nelson care about the details. Everything you could possibly need is there — from light cooking essentials to cozy touches like the beautiful electric fireplace. The suite felt warm and welcoming from the moment we walked in. The bathroom was stunning, with a spacious shower and heated floors that felt like such a luxury. Parking was easy right in front of the house, and the neighborhood is beautiful for walking. The Welcome Guide is top-notch — it includes everything you’d want to know about the area (hiking, dining, local gems) along with clear instructions for the suite. A true 5-star stay! We'll be back!
Sharon
February 2026
Returning to Shera's place feels like coming home, regardless of how long it has been since my last stay. The space is well designed and while having everything one would need in bedroom, kitchen, bathroom there is no clutter as a result of clever use of cabinets and storage. Bathroom is a pleasure to be in with in floor heating and a spacious shower area. Plenty of lighting in the whole space. The neighborhood is peaceful and calm, friendly neighbors and a pleasure to walk in, not far from Forest Hill Park with interesting walking trails. Clean and orderly upon arrival. Shera is easily available but not intrusive.
Courtney
January 2026
Shera’s play surpassed my expectations! The space looked exactly as pictured. The layout is efficient and comfortable. Shera has thought through every detail to make your stay comfortable. Clear instructions, quick responses and luxurious touches. Total ease. The bed and pillows were top notch! The heated floor in the bathroom plus quality shampoo, conditioner, and body wash provided were appreciated. I look forward to staying here again.
Lisa
January 2026
Shear’s Airbnb was absolutely wonderful — every single detail felt so thoughtfully considered. From the electric curtains to the divider curtains that separate the bedroom from the living space, to the nightstands with built-in outlets, everything was both beautiful and functional. My mom and I’s favorite feature was hands down the heated bathroom floors — truly amazing and such a luxury touch. The space was incredibly cute, cozy, and welcoming. We genuinely loved everything about our stay and would absolutely come back. Highly recommend!
John
January 2026
We always book with Shera when we come in town for business. So peaceful, quiet and comfy. Cannot recommend enough! Shera is a wonderful host and her home is so much better than staying downtown and it only takes maybe 5 mins to get there.
Katharin
January 2026
Lovely stay in the Forest Hill/Woodland Heights area of Richmond. Walkable or bikeable to a number of my favorite coffee spots and restaurants. A really nice, unique neighborhood for walks and very close to the park which has beautiful trails. The stay was lovely; clean and accessible for my mother who is in her 80s. Shera was helpful and communicative. Highly recommend!
Danielle
January 2026
Shera was a great host! The space was lovely and exactly what we were looking for. She checked in via message to make sure we had everything we needed, and had probably the most organized Airbnb I've ever seen. Little signs around with hints on how to use the technology and where things were, and a gorgeous info book so I didn't need to open the Airbnb app once to find info about checkout, etc. Would recommend a stay here!

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