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The Birdhouse - Cozy Cottage Retreat in Richmond
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Reviews
1010 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
1 bedroom1 bathroom
Popular amenities
- Kitchen
- Washer
- Dryer
- Pet friendly
- Free WiFi
- Air conditioning
The current price is $196
$196
$193 nightly
$196 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 14 - Jun 15
Explore the area
Richmond, VA
- South of the James MarketPlace, South of the James Market4 min drive
- Phideaux FieldPlace, Phideaux Field5 min drive
- Broad StreetPlace, Broad Street9 min drive
- Richmond, VA (RIC-Richmond Intl.)Airport, Richmond, VA (RIC-Richmond Intl.)24 min drive
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About the neighborhood
Richmond
With a stay at this cottage in Richmond (Swansboro West), you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Allianz Amphitheater at Riverfront and Virginia Commonwealth University. .This cottage is 3.5 mi (5.6 km) from Broad Street and 3.6 mi (5.8 km) from Greater Richmond Convention Center.
What's nearby
- South of the James Market - 4 min drive - 1.1 miles
- Phideaux Field - 5 min drive - 1.3 miles
- Maymont Park - 8 min drive - 2.8 miles
- Broad Street - 9 min drive - 3.2 miles
- Greater Richmond Convention Center - 11 min drive - 3.8 miles
Getting around
- Richmond Main Street Station - 15 min drive
- Richmond Intl. Airport (RIC) - 24 min drive
Restaurants
- McDonald's - 20 min walk
- OMG Pizza - 4 min drive
- The Bluebird - 9 min walk
- Crafty Crab - 17 min walk
- Burger King - 17 min walk
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
The Birdhouse - Cozy Cottage Retreat in Richmond
Welcome to The Birdhouse — A cozy place to land.
This property is a cozy, thoughtfully designed garden cottage tucked behind our home in Richmond’s historic Swansboro neighborhood. Created as a peaceful refuge for travelers, this warm and inviting retreat blends vintage charm, layered textures, and all the comforts of home just minutes from downtown.
Whether you're visiting Richmond for work, medical travel, a weekend getaway, relocation scouting, or simply a relaxing escape, The Birdhouse offers a quiet, beautifully curated place to land.
Enjoy a king bedroom, electric fireplace, full kitchen, local coffee, private fenced yard, off-street parking, and a peaceful garden atmosphere filled with birdsong and native plants.
The Birdhouse is a lovingly designed backyard cottage inspired by tiny cottage living, vintage craftsmanship, and the feeling of true hospitality.
Every detail in the space was intentionally chosen to create warmth, comfort, and a sense of refuge for guests on the move. Inside, you’ll find layered textures, antique and reclaimed furnishings, handcrafted details, soft lighting, and meaningful objects with stories to tell.
Perfect for couples, solo travelers, traveling professionals, medical stays, friends exploring Richmond, or small families.
This property is a cozy, thoughtfully designed garden cottage tucked behind our home in Richmond’s historic Swansboro neighborhood. Created as a peaceful refuge for travelers, this warm and inviting retreat blends vintage charm, layered textures, and all the comforts of home just minutes from downtown.
Whether you're visiting Richmond for work, medical travel, a weekend getaway, relocation scouting, or simply a relaxing escape, The Birdhouse offers a quiet, beautifully curated place to land.
Enjoy a king bedroom, electric fireplace, full kitchen, local coffee, private fenced yard, off-street parking, and a peaceful garden atmosphere filled with birdsong and native plants.
The Birdhouse is a lovingly designed backyard cottage inspired by tiny cottage living, vintage craftsmanship, and the feeling of true hospitality.
Every detail in the space was intentionally chosen to create warmth, comfort, and a sense of refuge for guests on the move. Inside, you’ll find layered textures, antique and reclaimed furnishings, handcrafted details, soft lighting, and meaningful objects with stories to tell.
Perfect for couples, solo travelers, traveling professionals, medical stays, friends exploring Richmond, or small families.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cottage, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like onsite parking.
Property amenities
Internet
- Available in the cottage: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
- Parking on site
Kitchen
- Coffee grinder
- Coffee/tea maker
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Dishwasher
- Electric kettle
- Kitchen island
- Lobster/crab pot
- Microwave
- Oven
- Paper towels
- Refrigerator
- Spices
- Stovetop
Bedrooms
- Bedroom
- Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
- 1 bathroom
- Hair dryer
- Shampoo
- Soap
- Toilet paper
- Towels provided
Living spaces
- Fireplace
- Living room
Entertainment
- Smart TV
Outdoor areas
- Barbecue grill
- Deck/patio
- Garden
- Outdoor furniture
Laundry
- Laundry facilities
- Washing machine
Comfort
- Air conditioning
- Heating
Pets
- Pet friendly
- Welcoming cats and dogs only
- 3 pets total
Suitability/Accessibility
- If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
- Area rugs in public areas
- Gravel flooring in public areas
- Hardwood flooring in public areas
- Single level property
- Smooth flooring in public areas
- Stair-free path to entrance
- Smoking not allowed
Services and conveniences
- Iron/ironing board
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)
General
- At least 80% lighting from LEDs
- Bulk dispensers for toiletries
- Composting
- Double-glazed windows
- Eco-friendly cleaning products used
- Eco-friendly toiletries
- Garden
- No plastic coffee stirrers
- No plastic drinking straws
- No plastic soft drink bottles
- Recycling
- Reusable coffee/tea filters
- Reusable cups
- Reusable tableware
- Water-efficient showers
- Water-efficient toilets
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
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
Pets
Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
3 total pets
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
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
Property is also known as
868377
The Birdhouse - Cozy Cottage Retreat in Richmond Reviews
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