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VCU • Fenced • Pet Friendly • Keyless • King Suite + 2 Queen Bedrooms

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Terrace/patio
3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Property grounds
Smart TV, books, printers
Exterior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Richmond, VA
  • Virginia Commonwealth University
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Altria Theater
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Greater Richmond Convention Center
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Richmond, VA (RIC-Richmond Intl.)
    ‪16 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

VCU • Fenced • Pet Friendly • Keyless • King Suite + 2 Queen Bedrooms

Welcome to “Base Camp RVA”.

Crisp, clean, & comfortable, this Virginia Commonwealth University area Townhome is centrally located & extremely walkable. We think that “Base Camp RVA” is the perfect pet-friendly base camp to enjoy & explore downtown Richmond, VA for active travelers and their four legged friends!

“Base Camp RVA” is a short stroll to the James River, with parks on three sides along with VCU and Oregon Hill on the others. The VCU area is perfect for walking & cycling explorations. Rent an electric bike at the Petronius S Jones Park, a few blocks away or bring your bike and keep secure at “Base Camp RVA” in the locked storage shed off the back porch.

Historic Hollywood Cemetery, on the National Register of Historic Places serves as the final resting place for 2 United States Presidents and offers views overlooking the James River. Sitting 2 blocks away, this Cemetery is lovingly enjoyed by countless Richmonders, and visitors alike for it’s unparalleled peace and beauty.

“Base Camp RVA” provides a well equipped kitchen, with generous cookware, plates, utensils, etc.; a downstairs half bath, and upstairs full bath with tub, Master Bedroom with King, & 2 queen bedrooms. The bedrooms and living room
have Roku TVs with Netflix. The dining area and living room both provide ample room for a group of up to 6. The front porch and back deck are great outdoor spaces with seating for 2 in the front and ample space in the rear. The large backyard is fenced, with large gate doors that open to the alley & garbage receptacles.

We look forward to hosting you at “Base Camp RVA” during your visit to beautiful Richmond, Virginia! Please let us know if you have any questions.

Lynley Ritchie,
Ritchie Hospitality
During your stay at this vacation home, you're just a quick walk from Virginia Commonwealth University. Features include laundry facilities. The vacation home offers free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and 1.5 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • 10 minutes by foot from Virginia Commonwealth University and a 3-minute drive from Broad Street
This vacation home offers its guests a garden, laundry facilities, and local meal delivery service. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Lynley Ritchie

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Printer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • 3 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Meal delivery service

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rafting nearby

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)
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 3 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
Safety features at this property include a deadbolt lock
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Randolph Neighborhood Gem Close to VCU
VCU King Suite + 2 Queen Bedrooms Off street Parking
VCU • King Suite + 2 Queen Bedrooms • Off Street Parking

VCU • Fenced • Pet Friendly • Keyless • King Suite + 2 Queen Bedrooms Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 102 out of 116 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 116 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 116 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 116 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 116 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Corry R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place for central Richmond visit

Stayed just two nights over Easter weekend with our kids and grandkids. We sll did a zip-line course on Saturday and a picnic/Easter egg hunt on Hollywood Cemetary on Sunday.The place was perfect for us. Well-equipped kitchen, well decorated, very comfortable beds. The hosts could not have vern more gracious and helpful. Vey
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy Comfy Retreat

Adorable house in a nice neighborhood, close to town. The home was exactly as described—clean, beautifully decorated, and stocked with everything we needed for a comfortable stay. Highly recommend. :)
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Wendi C.

Liked: Cleanliness

It fit our needs

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael K., Canton

Liked: Cleanliness

Richmond gem

The property was as advertised. Located in a very quiet neighborhood with a small backyard. Parking was available on street and there was a space available in the back. We were informed of an issue with the garbage disposal before we arrived which did not detract from our ability to enjoy the space. We were visiting our daughter that lives in the area and would stay here agian when we return.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Meredith L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Richmond Getaway

The location was perfect for us. We loved being able to walk to Hollywood cemetery, and my husband loved being able to easily bike to both the Pump House park and to the Belle Isle bridge. Everything else was an easy drive(under 10 minutes). The property was clean and, check in/out was very easy. We would absolutely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

mikaela b.

Liked: Cleanliness

Girls weekend

Very clean, comfortable, easy access to Richmond. Check in was fairly smooth, but I didn't get the access code until 10 mins before our check in time. Altogether would recommend for a Richmond stay
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Theresa D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent stay

This property had all the amenities, modern and clean decor, nice friendly neighborhood atmosphere, a little park a block away to walk the dog, and within walking distance to the many features of RVA.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Close to VCU

This is our second time staying here. We love how close it is to VCU and it’s walking distance from our son’s apartment. Lynley is a great host, she’s very responsive if you need to reach out to her. The place is a good size and the beds are comfortable. The snacks left for guests is a plus.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Kristy K.

Expensive for what you get

The townhouse is located in a very run down section of the area. It is close to VCU and very walkable to the restaurants in the area. The house is very worn out, a number of repairs needed, and was not well cleaned for us. The backyard is usable for dogs to go out which was helpful, but the back gate does not shut securely. Our SUV did not fit in the parking spot provided but there was ample street parking. Overall it was overpriced for what you get.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robin B.

Liked: Cleanliness

What’s not to love!?!

Perfect location for museum hopping and good food. It’s so well decorated and comfortable. Thank you for being a super host. We would like to book again in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Cindy L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Butterfly house

Very Conveniently located, busy neighborhood. Nicely decorated. Loved the butterflies. Thoughtful pluses like snacks and local magazines. Fully stocked kitchen. Would definitely visit again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pamela M., Leesburg, Virginia

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Place for a family visiting

Great amount of rooms and having the one and a half bath was wonderful. House was beautifully, decorated, and kitchen was well appointed with everything you could need. Having the offstreet parking gave us peace of mind.. Location was great, we were able to get in to see all the tourist attractions very easily, and RVA tuk-tuk could pick us up right at our doorstep.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julia U.

Liked: Cleanliness

Easy peasy!

The stay was a breeze, easy to get in, very comfortable, and a bonus was the variety of snack offerings. The location is great if you need to be near VCU or downtown. The neighborhood itself lacked charm but is safe and easy to get to. Great place!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place!

We stayed here to attend a music festival. The property was clean with lots of nice touches. There were snacks and all convenience appliances, which were clean and in good working order. The yard was fenced which was great for pets who were in unfamiliar surroundings. The beds were super comfortable and the linens clean. Great wi-fi and so nice to have a TV in all bedrooms for everyone to enjoy. The kitchen was super clean, which is important to me when preparing food. Nice front and back porches to hang out on. Good area to take early morning walks in; close enough to restaurants if we preferred to walk instead of drive. Adequate parking for our entire group. We'd stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Tatum C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Stay In RVA

Cute little spot in downtown Richmond! Pros- It is close to everything downtown- Maymont Park, museums, restaurants, shopping, etc. The place was super clean, and beds were comfortable. We also liked that it was pet-friendly. Our kids loved the snacks provided by the owner :) I got a little nervous when I hadn't received our check in information with only 5 hours to go before check-in. But, when I sent the owner a message, she responded immediately. It would be nice to have an email sent saying we wouldn't receive our check in code until a few hours before check in. Only con- The last night of our stay the neighbors had a DJ on their deck until 1am. It was extremely loud, and kept us all awake. This was no fault to the owner, but just a heads up to future guests.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christina H., Stanardsville, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Convenient & Comfortable

Camp RVA is a comfy stay for you & your pet! The host thought of everything for us & our furry friend. This home is located close to EVERYTHING in RVA, convenient for driving or ride-sharing, etc. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Boldig A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Residential stay

House was clean and as listed. It was a homebase as indicated. Not a neighborhood to wander around in to get coffee or walk to eat. Owner added small touches to make the stay nice
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anh B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay, as described

Lovely cozy place. Thank you for allowing our fur family members too!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Merrill M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Enjoyable visit

The furnishings and decorating were nice and modern. The bedding was pretty with lots of nice pillows. There were soap/shampoo dispensers in the shower which was thoughtful and the snack basket was a fun touch. The small office in the master closet was a good idea. Some tlc on paint, flooring, and outlets (several weren't live) suggested. we like to cook and would have enjoyed more extensive kitchen items- but other guests may not care as much about cooking.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wayne C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful, clean -- perfect for family trip with kids

Made a long weekend trip to Richmond with my two pre-teen daughters and my 70-year-old mom and couldn't have picked a better place to stay. First, there was plenty of space. The three bedrooms were perfect with the kids in the master splitting the king and mom and I each taking a queen room. Beds are a bit tall, but mattresses are nice and comfortable - and plenty of pillows! There is a vanity in the walk-in closet of the master set up like a home office desk, so if you needed to bring your laptop and do a little work, that was an added bonus. The upstairs bathroom has doors in both the hallway and the master, which is both a blessing for convenience and a curse (whoever is in the master bed can hear everything going on in there). There is a TV in every bedroom with pretty much any streaming service you can think of, plus live TV available, which was great because we all wanted to watch different things to wind down at bedtime. There is also a TV in the living room, although we never used it during our stay. We didn't cook in the kitchen, but it had everything you would need if you planned to during a longer stay. The hosts also graciously provided copious snacks (the kids were big fans!) and K-cups of coffee. The washer and dryer was a huge plus too after we spent the day at the water park at Kings Dominion and were able to clean and dry our swim clothes. Street parking and a pad in the back meant plenty of space for 2 cars if you needed it. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joe S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice house - good location - easy parking - one block from a small park.

Nice house and very nice host. Snacks and dog treats get an A+. second floor can get very warm but host has left a fan which if you blow the air up the stairs cools the upstairs adequately. good for pets and overall a nice experience.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Good Location

We were in town because our son is stationed at the base. The rental location was cool because its near VCU and there are restaurants and sights near by. The house had plenty of room for all of us and was comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wes P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Well cared for property

A great stay. Lots of extras and small details that make the stay enjoyable. Would stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

marc v.

Liked: Cleanliness

VCU graduation weekend

This house was perfect for our family to celebrate our daughter’s graduation and enjoy the weekend in Richmond. The house was perfect, clean, and exactly as advertised. Definitely recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Weekend trip

Very well kept and clean property. Greeted with tasty snacks. Great sleeping accommodations.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024