The Traveler's Haven a Peaceful Base Near the City - Richmond

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Bright and inviting, this room features a full bed, work desk, 46" TV, dresser, mini-fridge, and a full closet and is three steps directly across the hall from your guest bathroom. - The Traveler's Haven a Peaceful Base Near the City - Richmond

The Traveler's Haven a Peaceful Base Near the City - Richmond

Numbered doors ensure an easy check-in and reference for your next booking here! Both guest rooms are within equal proximity to the guest bathroom and there's even a motion-sensing hall light for your safety. - The Traveler's Haven a Peaceful Base Near the City - Richmond

Kitchen entrance directly off the living room - The Traveler's Haven a Peaceful Base Near the City - Richmond

Well equipped and organized kitchen has everything you need from light meal prep to full-on Gordon Ramsay style. There are even reusable to-go style containers you're welcome to borrow for meals on-the-run. The island offers a sweet spot for dining. - The Traveler's Haven a Peaceful Base Near the City - Richmond

Single-story rancher features free & private on-site parking, just feet from the door, on a quiet & safe cul-de-sac in a sought-after central location, 5 mins from interstates & hundreds of restaurants, retail & entertainment options. - The Traveler's Haven a Peaceful Base Near the City - Richmond

While it's a shared home, you'll pretty much have the living room to yourself, as I spend almost no time in the space, but instead spend nicer weather days behind the curtains leading to the backyard or in my room/office working away at the computer. - The Traveler's Haven a Peaceful Base Near the City - Richmond

Hallway just off the foyer has motion sensor lighting. Guest rooms are on the left and the guest bathroom is directly across the hall. - The Traveler's Haven a Peaceful Base Near the City - Richmond

HE front-load washer and dryer are available for your use! Yere you'll find extra hangers, cleaning supplies, laundry detergent and dryer sheets & an iron w/ironing mat. - The Traveler's Haven a Peaceful Base Near the City - Richmond

Entering through the front door, the kitchen is straight ahead, living room on the right, and hallway on the left - The Traveler's Haven a Peaceful Base Near the City - Richmond

Freshen up in a stylish space with modern fixtures and a soothing vibe. Regularly cleaned, stocked & refreshed and loaded with essentials: shampoo, conditioner, body & face wash, toothbrushes, toothpaste, q-tips, lint roller, feminine products & more - The Traveler's Haven a Peaceful Base Near the City - Richmond

Spacious mini-fridge is cleaned between guests, has a light, is nice and cool, and has built in can-storage and pull-out drawer - The Traveler's Haven a Peaceful Base Near the City - Richmond

Fresh body, hand & face towels/cloths are always stocked in the guest bath (backup under the sink) with no limit on how many you may use! Hanging cabinet offers storage space, as well as a shower rack & built-in shelving in the shower/tub combo. - The Traveler's Haven a Peaceful Base Near the City - Richmond

Enjoy your morning coffee while listening to birdsong or grab a tray stand and enjoy a meal in the bright bay window nook. Everyone knows the kitchen is the heart of the house, so I decided to cozy it up even more! - The Traveler's Haven a Peaceful Base Near the City - Richmond

Get your day started right with the Keurig coffee station, which also includes an electric kettle and of course all the fixin's - house coffee, a variety of teas, honey, creamer, sugar, Sweet & Low & Splenda & to-go cups for your morning commute. - The Traveler's Haven a Peaceful Base Near the City - Richmond

Two parking spaces. Spaces are not assigned, please park in whichever is available. If parking on the side of the driveway with the mailbox, please ensure you park roughly 10 ft past it, so that the mail carrier can reach the box late in evenings. - The Traveler's Haven a Peaceful Base Near the City - Richmond

Each season offers a beautiful natural scenery change in this safe & secluded (feeling) neighborhood, full of trees & wildlife. This neighborhood also offers walking paths, bike lanes & it's own neighborhood convenience store less than a mile away. - The Traveler's Haven a Peaceful Base Near the City - Richmond

Meet Naomi, the friendliest co-host you'll ever meet. She is extremely well-behaved, no house accidents or behavior issues at all, and is respectful of the amount of interaction you'd like to have with her, just like me! - The Traveler's Haven a Peaceful Base Near the City - Richmond

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The Traveler's Haven a Peaceful Base Near the City - Richmond

1 guest · 1 bedrooms · 1 bathrooms · Bed and breakfast · Private room · 1164 Sqft

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Enjoy easy access to this charming oasis in a central location. Your private room has a comfortable full-size bed, Newly Added Larger smart TV, workspace (w/extra outlets), full closet, dresser & mini-fridge. The dedicated guest bath across the hall is freshened daily w/extra fresh towels & stocked with complimentary essentials & hot water. Enjoy dedicated parking, 5 mins to all interstates, tons of local restaurants, retail & entertainment, while staying in this popular area.

- Single-story rancher on a cul-de-sac in a quiet neighborhood

- Neighborhood has sidewalks & bike lanes on roads with more traffic and it's own convenience store w/I walking distance

- Free parking directly out front that can accommodate multiple vehicles and you may use the driveway during loading/unloading

- The home has 3 bedrooms, 2 baths (one for guests, one for me in master) eat-in kitchen, living room, laundry room, covered porch, screened back porch, and back deck.

- You'll share a space with me and my German Shepherd, Naomi (see additional details for all the wonderful Naomi information) and another 5-star guest if the other guest room is booked

- Easy access in/out of neighborhood with two entrance/exit points with traffic lights at each

Your private room has:
- it's own lock w/key
- a plush full-sized bed w/2 pillows and extra blanket
- bedside table with lamp
- closet, two-drawer dresser & laundry basket
- HDTV w/Netflix
- portable fan
- mini-fridge
- workspace w/storage, extra outlets & fast wifi. (~300mbps)
- mirror

The guest bathroom features:
- tub/shower: plenty of hot water, so no worries about running out, extendable hand-held shower head, built-in shelves & shower caddy for your toiletries and included for your use are:
Shampoo, conditioner, body wash, body towels, hand towels & wash cloths
- trash can w/extra bags
- bright HD vanity lights
- 2 outlets
- diatomaceous instant-dry floor mat
- regular cleaning
- Wall cabinet for storing your toiletries.

Also stocked are a hair dryer, fem. products and extra TP, air freshener, extra hand-soap, lint roller lint roller, first-aid supplies, extra toothpaste, q-tips, glasses wipes, and sometimes I add in other items if I find there is a repetitive need for them.

The well-organized kitchen is loaded:
- island for prep & dining
- complimentary coffee bar with Keurig coffee maker, electric hot water kettle, tea/coffee/creamer/sugar & sweeteners)
- refrigerator/freezer w/ice-maker & filtered water
- microwave & air fryer
- full-size stove/oven & counter--top Ninja oven
- Dishes & utensils, pots & pans, cook-ware, cups, mugs,
- storage containers for on-the-go
- Some cooking necessities (salt/pepper, spices & cooking oil are provided), - Pantry w/shelf space for storage

Living Room:
- 50" HD Smart TV w/ Netlix, Plex, Amazon Prime, & Local channels
- Alexa Home Theater
- Wood burning fireplace that I sometimes light in extreme cold or upon request temp-permitting
- leather couch with 2 reclining ends, middle table-like console with cupholders
- large recliner
- each seat has it's own side table, lamp & outlets

Laundry Room in hall:
- HE washer & dryer
- detergent & dryer sheets
- laundry baskets & hangers
- iron & ironing mat

Prior to your stay I prefer to communicate via the app, but during your stay I prefer to communicate via text, so I ensure I get your messages in a very timely manner.
If I'm home and in my room, please message me, or if I'm in the common areas, feel free to pop out and let me know what I can do for you!

Sometimes I'm up for a chat and at other times I need to focus on just decompress alone, but I'm good at reading the room and appreciate when my guests do too! :)

Don't let the secluded feel fool you, this home is located in the most popular areas of Richmond, a couple minutes of I64 (leads to all major interstates) and an endless selection of retail, local restaurants & entertainment. The neighborhood is safe, has lots of natural landscape & neighbors out for a walk. Being on a dead-end cul-de-sac occupied by home-owning families and no through traffic, there's no notable noise, just the sound of you resting well, knowing you picked the right spot!

Parking: On private property, there is street parking directly in front of the home, located on a cul-de-sac (which is a dead-end street).

Neighborhood offers sidewalks & bike lanes. It's a 10-minute walk to the neighborhood convenience store (2 min drive), and the nearest bus stop is 1 mile (22 min walk) away.

There are several car rental facilities within a couple miles and Uber & Lyft services are usually readily available.

Commute to Short Pump 10-15 mins
Commute to Richmond City - 15-20 mins
Commute to Willow Lawn/St. Mary's, Henrico Doctors Forest areas - 15 mins
Commute to Richmond International Airport - 30 mins

Early check-in and late check-out are available on a case-by-case basis. Please send an inquiry if you are in need of either.

I'm always mindful of your peace, privacy & comfort while still going about my day-to-day life at home and it's a fairly quiet house most of the time. I work around your schedule to the best of my ability, but if you require "silence" during times outside of the standard posted quiet hours (currently 12a-8a), please submit an inquiry prior to booking so we can discuss your needs to make sure this is the right fit!

Naomi, my German Shepherd, lives here & is called "such a great dog," by guests.

Her resume:
- Zero accidents in the house, ever
- Great manners - doesn't jump, loving, but not pushy, barking is very infrequent & she only goes in guest rooms when they're empty to look out of the windows from time to time
- Obedient - Responds to firm, clear, friendly voice & hand commands (sit, down, wait, out, no)
- Has hair. I do clean every..single..day, change filters & purify the air, but if you are allergic, you may be more comfortable somewhere without a Naomi

BONUS perks for Returning and Long-Term (2+ week) guests:

- Late check-out (11am)
- Complimentary night for spouse visit for long term stays (one weekend night, must be arranged prior to check-in)

See the other listing in the same home at airbnb.com/h/britbnb2

Sleeping Configuration

Room 1

1 double bed

1 Guest Maximum

What this place offers

Washing Machine

Iron & Board

Hair Dryer

Linens Provided

Full Kitchen

Mini fridge

Fire Pit

Balcony

High Speed Internet

Laptop friendly workspace

Desk

Desk chair

Nearby activities

Walking

Nature Viewing

Suitability

No events allowed

No smoking allowed

Parking Included

Free parking directly out front that can accommodate multiple vehicles and you may use the driveway during loading/unloading. Please let me know if you have a non-traditional vehicle (handicap w/loading, super extended-cab, trailer, etc.) so that I may have you park in the roomier spot or possibly the driveway in lieu of myself.

Meet the Host

Britney

Owner

Hello, I'm Brit and I share this cute blue rancher with my dog, Naomi and we love hosting every unique guest that comes through the door!

I've been in the service industry for two decades, so customer satisfaction is my specialty. I truly care about the experience you have here and I am always updating both the space and the way I host, all with your needs in mind! It's my goal for you to leave refreshed, appreciated, and hopefully with plans to return!

Member since: February 2025

Speaks: English

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Scenic views

Quiet secluded cul-de-sac filled with trees, nature, and no street through-traffic.

Location

Secluded feel, yet in one of the most sought-after areas of Richmond w/central access to everywhere!

Getting around

5 minutes from Interstate 64 which directly leads to ALL major interstates within 15 mins either direction: 95, 295, 299, Powhite Parkway, Chippenham Parkway, Downtown Expressway

30 minutes from Richmond International Airport. ~15 minutes from tons of local hospitals

Parking: On private property, there is street parking directly in front of the home, located on a cul-de-sac (which is a dead-end street).

Neighborhood offers sidewalks & bike lanes. It's a 10-minute walk to the neighborhood convenience store (2 min drive), and the nearest bus stop is 1 mile (22 min walk) away.

There are several car rental facilities within a couple miles and Uber & Lyft services are usually readily available.

These directions are for planning purposes only. You may find that construction projects, traffic, weather, or other events may cause conditions to differ from the map results, and you should plan your route accordingly. You must obey all signs or notices regarding your route.

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Policies and Rules

Check In: 5PM - 11PM

Guests will check with a code via a keypad on the front door.

Please provide me with an ETA as soon as you're able to (even a rough estimate is fine). While I love hosting, I try to grab small opportunities between guests to enjoy the rare moment of privacy. Please shoot me a text to let me know you've arrived before heading inside.

To Unlock Outside:
1. Enter the last four digits of your phone number
2. Press the "shield/checkmark" button

To Lock from Outside:
1. Press and hold "shield/checkmark" button

Note: This keyless entry will automatically lock 3 minutes after being unlocked, from both inside and out.

If you have any issues at all, just contact me and I have full remote access to the lock from my phone.

Check Out: 10AM

No pets

Minimum age limit for renters: 21

Maximum occupancy: 1

1 Guest Maximum Per-Room

House Rules

- Be respectful of neighbors (aka no excessive or unnecessary noise or continuous trips back and forth from vehicle (music, conversations, honking horn when locking vehicle, etc.)

- Make a reasonable effort to be respectful of other guest, especially during their time of rest.

- Be conservative with utilities. (i.e. turn lights, water, TV, fan, etc., off when not in use) Do not allow shower/bath to run while you are using the toilet. The home has a commercial water heater and heats up very quick so lengthy “preheating” is not necessary. The bathroom fan does work.

- No visitors are permitted without coming to me first.

- NO SMOKING on the property or vehicles in front of the property. This is a new rule, as issues involving smoking frequently arise. Disposable Nicotine vapes are fine indoors or out.

- Please tidy/wipe up after utilizing shared spaces/amenities.n (I.e. wipe kitchen counter of crumbs)

- Do not hang wet items/towels anywhere except the designated towel hook located in your room or the towel bars in the guest bathroom.

- Do not use household items other than for their intended use. If there is something you need, i am here to ensure you have what you need, so please communicate with me. (i.e. washcloth to stop tub instead of tub stopper).

- Do not hang items from curtain rods, nails on walls, etc. If you need storage solutions I'm here to help.

- Please immediately notify me of any incident, including, but not limited to, large spills/damages/problems with appliances/amenities/and accidents, etc. so that I may address them at once to prevent further damage.

- Please don’t feed the dog, anything. Please leave the treats up to me and give her all the gentle pats you like! She forgets her kitchen manners when people feed her. (You will be asked for a password in the confirmation message you receive. The password to give me is "Lucy."

- I have a Fenugreek allergy, even when it's in the air, which means most curry is off-limits, as far as reheating & cooking goes (it's fine to eat it in the house, but reheating/cooking disperses it into the air). Please wash hands to ensure no transfer.

Payment Policy

Payment due at time of booking unless discussed otherwise.

Cancellation Policy

Full refund if cancelled within 14 days of check-in.

For cancellations less than 14, but more than 5 days prior to check-in, a nightly credit will be issued for 50% of the original booking for future stays, with a limit of 6 credit nights. A maximum of 2 credit nights may be used per month unless otherwise agreed upon by host.

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