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Idlewood Hive, the Heart of Richmond

Vacation home with kitchen, 7-minute walk to Virginia Commonwealth University

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In a quiet Richmond neighborhood, The Idlewood Hive offers a laid-back retreat with large country decks and an 8-foot custom Farm Table. This spacious home sleeps 16 comfortably, featuring a light-filled kitchen, private parking with keyless entry, and cozy living areas.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 16161 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor Space
  • Free WiFi

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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.

Idlewood Hive, the Heart of Richmond

The Idlewood Hive is a private home, situated in a quiet neighborhood, just 6 minutes from downtown Richmond. Enjoy the laid back quiet feel, while being close enough to fully enjoy downtown. Large country decks, 8 foot custom locally made Farm Table, and large kitchen filled with great amenities make it perfect for families, friends, and work retreats. Home sleeps 16 people comfortably.

You and your guests will drive to the rear of the house where you will have private parking. The rear door is keyless entry and Leslie, or our house host Ashley, will provide the code prior to your check in. As you enter into our beautiful newly built home, you walk into the kitchen which is the heart of the home. The house is light filled and brand new. There is a private room with a Queen bed on the main floor with a full bath across the hall. The living room is towards the front of the house with a pull out sofa to accommodate a full bed. The front porch is the perfect spot to take your coffee and the start the morning off right. Heading upstairs there is a private room with a Queen bed and right across is a room with full over full bunk beds that sleeps four total. Heading down the hall there is a shared bathroom for those two rooms. Further down you will enter a huge master bedroom. The master offers two twin over twin bunk beds and 1 twin over full bunk bed. Total this room sleeps is 7 with an en suite bathroom. Don't over look the balcony from this room. The door leads out to a beautiful balcony where you enjoy our luxury seating while viewing the Richmond city sky line.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 shared bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1,728 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

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

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 not allowed

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and 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

Property is also known as

Idlewood Hive Heart Richmond House
Idlewood Hive Heart House
Idlewood Hive Heart Richmond
Idlewood Hive Heart
Idlewood Hive, the Heart of Richmond Richmond
Idlewood Hive, the Heart of Richmond Private vacation home
Private vacation home Idlewood Hive, the Heart of Richmond
Idlewood Hive, the Heart of Richmond Richmond

About the neighborhood

Map
VA, Richmond

What's nearby

  • Virginia Commonwealth University - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Monument Avenue - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Altria Theater - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Broad Street - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Maymont Park - 17 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Richmond Main Street Station - 8 min drive
  • Richmond Intl. Airport (RIC) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Abi’s Books & Brews - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪City Dogs - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Piccola Italy Pizza & Subs - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪821 Cafe - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Get Tight Lounge - ‬8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Idlewood Hive, the Heart of Richmond pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Idlewood Hive, the Heart of Richmond?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Idlewood Hive, the Heart of Richmond?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Idlewood Hive, the Heart of Richmond located?

Located in Randolph, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Virginia Commonwealth University and Broad Street. Hollywood Cemetery and Altria Theater are also within 15 minutes.

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Idlewood Hive, the Heart of Richmond Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 42 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 42 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 42 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 42 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 42 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Rosemarie R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location.

The hive is very close to restaurants and in a nice location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Idlewood Hive

The home was as described and very comfortable for our family reunion. Leslie was an excellent host and responded immediately to any questions. I hope to stay there again the next time we are in Richmond.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Graduation weekend

We were in Richmond for a graduation. This property is exactly as described, and was perfect for our weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Great location with tons of beds. Very convenient to the convention center and downtown. Thanks for having us!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place!

This place had everything we needed and was in a great location. The host was incredibly responsive and we’d stay there again for sure! Neighbors were a bit loud at night but nothing a sound machine can’t block out.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane S., Oakton, VA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay in Richmond!

Great property and location! Very clean with great space, loved the large table in the kitchen. Perfect for our family’s celebration of VCU graduation!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debbi G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect home away from home!

With family from points north, south and west the more than adequate sleeping arrangements made our stay lovely. There is a fully stocked kitchen and laundry. Decor is appealing to most!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Margie R., Barrington, Rhode Island

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Convenient location

The house is within walking distance of gray shops and cafes.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marni

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great!

Great place, and so happy to see the furniture had been updated to comfortably seat more people. Enjoyed being close to Cary Town & more.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fun filled weekend in RVA

This was an amazing property and perfect for our trip. We had a group of 10 guys in town for my brother’s bachelor party/golf trip. It was in a great location close to The Fan where we spent most of our time while not on the golf course. Would definitely book again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent for our large group!

We were so glad to find this spot, and it was a great fit for our group of 13 and a very easy process! Location was excellent for us, Leslie gave great parking directions, and we were even able to get in early. Beds were comfy and there were plenty of towels, blankets, and pillows to go around. We had a great time!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

David W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Location and gathering

We had 3 generations under one roof for the VCU graduation. This home was close to campus, stores and restaurants. We had other family join us at the house to hang out together. The kitchen was a perfect spot for us all, the 2nd floor porch was great for views of the city. We had a great time staying there while we were in Richmond.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aileen B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very pleased

Visited my daughter for family weekend at UR. Made it a girls weekend with my daughter, sisters and nieces. House was perfect! We had a great weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Heather J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Thanksgiving week

Had everything we needed. One shower was a problem, did not get hot. Main door handle needs work, kept falling off. Multiple birds in the tree in the back covere the vehicles with droppings. Otherwise all good
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Neel S.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Christmas trip

We went to Richmond as a meeting to meet all the family. The picture of the house online are brand new and the house has seen a lot of wear and tear. We had to ask for a plumber to come fix a bathroom toilet. We asked about the weather stripping on a door and mold on a shower curtain to be replaced. We got an Amazon package, and I guess the property owner assumed we should do this work. The property owner was responsive.We paid an extra person charge yet we had to wait sometimes hours to get hot water. Hot water would run out.The location is ok, great access to downtown.The front door to the house had a very bad door handle.You should have more than one television in a house, especially when you rent to 10-15 people.I wouldn’t recommend the house with these current issues and I would ask the homeowner to remedy these issues.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andris S., Columbia, MD

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great experience. Family really enjoyed the property, community, games and movie night together.

Two thumbs up. Thanks. Andris
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Vivien P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very nice accommodation

Lovely property with a good amount of space and comfortable beds. We had everything we needed. Kitchen was very clean, spacious with super modern appliances. Location was great with lovely walk to James River view through Hollywood Cemetery. We also walked to Maymont Park Japanese/Italian gardens. We would visit again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

michelle m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wedding Weekend

Property Manager was very accommodating and communicative. The space is nice, new, spacious and spotless clean. Beds were comfortable. For us it was the perfect downtown Richmond location, close to all the venues we had to go to.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Jennifer F., New york

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Met our needs!

The home was plenty large for our family who met in Virginia from various states. The parking area was very convenient and allowed for multiple vehicles. Although we brought all of our bathroom supplies- I thought it was great that there was shampoo, conditioner and body wash provided in all bathrooms. The paper products and trash bags are a bonus as well because that isn’t always offered. We played uno and enjoyed the large table. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa P., Columbus, Ohio

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Family Reunion

The location was fine. I did not expect to be in the city but that worked out fine. I knew there was not space for the children to play but they got time at the reunion.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Leslie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Wedding weekend

Great property for wedding party and family to be together. Host was great at communicating!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alex G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect spot for a group of people

We were 7 people (all family) and we were in town for University of Richmond's graduation. It was exactly what we needed just for sleeping. We were out and about the rest of the day. Property was as described and pictured
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great service great location.

The property is in a safe neighborhood not too far from 95 and there was off street parking for all three of our cars to fit easily. Everything you could ever need is stocked- sheets towels toilet paper soap etc. the property manager is one of the best I’ve ever worked with- responded to me very quickly every time I reached out. She also handled an issue around the garbage disposal being broken very quickly and generously. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Heather S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very Happy

Clean, easy access & close to everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect for a large family.

It was so nice having the 3 bathrooms especially when there are kids and teenagers. The bunk bed room was a great hit.. my grandchildren were all able to stay in that room and had a blast. The back porch was nice to sit on in the evenings.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021