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Reviews
1010 out of 10
Exceptional
Popular amenities
- Onsite parking available
- Dogs and cats allowed
- Kitchen
- Washing machine
- Air-conditioning
- Barbecue
Explore the area
Richmond, VA
- South of the James MarketPlace, South of the James Market4 min drive
- Phideaux FieldPlace, Phideaux Field5 min drive
- Virginia Commonwealth UniversityPlace, Virginia Commonwealth University8 min drive
- Richmond, VA (RIC-Richmond Intl.)Airport, Richmond, VA (RIC-Richmond Intl.)24 min drive
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 3)
Living Room 1
1 Double Sofa Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Number of living rooms
Garden
About this property
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.
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About the area
Richmond
Swansboro West, a neighbourhood in Richmond, is home to this cottage. American Civil War Center at Historic Tredegar and Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond Money Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include VCU Institute for Contemporary Art and Science Museum of Virginia. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Richmond Raceway or Stuart C. Siegel Center.
Richmond, VA
What's nearby
- South of the James Market - 4 min drive - 1.7 km
- Phideaux Field - 5 min drive - 2.1 km
- Virginia Commonwealth University - 8 min drive - 4.7 km
- Broad Street - 9 min drive - 5.1 km
- Short Pump Town Center - 34 min drive - 30.6 km
Getting around
- Richmond Main Street Station - 15 min drive
- Richmond, VA (RIC-Richmond Intl.) - 24 min drive
Restaurants
- McDonald's - 20 min walk
- OMG Pizza - 4 min drive
- Crafty Crab - 17 min walk
- The Bluebird - 9 min walk
- Subway - 16 min walk
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