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Heart of the Arts District Penthouse - West Broad VCU MCV Prime Downtown!

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
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Outdoor dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, travel cot, WiFi

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 256 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
    Washer
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
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  • Dryer
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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.

Heart of the Arts District Penthouse - West Broad VCU MCV Prime Downtown!

Come enjoy this great central downtown location! Upon arrival, guests will be required to present a valid government ID at this time and send us a confirmation text through the HomeAway website). See "House Rules" under "Booking" for more information. No third party bookings permitted. Checkin is 3-6pm, late checkin available for $30 fee between 6 and 10 PM (anything past 10 PM would incur a $20 fee for every 30 minutes or fraction thereof). Late check-in is subject to staffing availability (minimum 48 hours notice required), but we will try to accommodate you. Early check in (if available) can be arranged for a $20 fee.

1. Have fun and enjoy yourselves! Please be mindful of our year around tenants who make this their home.
2. No parties allowed.
3. No smoking, no vaping, no eCigs allowed
4. We offer digital tv via antennae. It can be sporadic at times, this is offered as a substitute to cable and a way to keep your costs down.

Enjoy everything Richmond has to offer from this newly built luxury condo in the heart of the Arts District on West Broad. Great restaurants, music venues, shops, galleries and more all await you! New amenities include elevators, granite counter tops, ice-maker, hardwood floors, tin ceilings, dishwasher, washer/dryer and central heating and air! Just 5 minutes from I-95 & I-64, Browns Island, the General Assembly, the National and more! We aim to please, you've found your new RVA home!

The space

A historic Broad Street furniture and music warehouse that recently underwent a multi-million dollar conversion while maintaining original architecture according to Federal and State historic guidelines. We essentially maintained all the unique and classic features of this beautiful old building and renovated it completely to today's standards. We kept quaint features like the 100 year old heart pine hardwood floors and pressed tin ceilings and added modern amenities such as HVAC, skylights, atrium's and elevator. It would be a challenge to find a more unique location than this condo right on West Broad Street in the Arts District.

Unique coffee shops, clothing and music stores, fine restaurants are just steps away outside your door. Enjoy downtown RVA in this totally revised neighborhood located between two universities (VCU and MCV). Situated across the street from the Virginia Repertory Theater. Next door to the new Bar Solita, Quirk Hotel (with rooftop bar), City of Richmond Police Headquarters, Perly's and Tarrants. If you love great food, Richmond is serious about delivering meals and spaces that exceed your expectations.

Btw, the largest food festival in Virginia occurs each year right out front of this property. Join us as we close down 5 blocks of West Broad Street and throw the biggest food and music festival in Virginia! "Broad Appetit Food Festival". This benefit for the Central Virginia Foodbank occurs in downtown RVA the first Sunday in June yearly! Over 35-40k attendees have shown up for this one day event (We help coordinate all the entertainment with over 14 bands and 2 stages) and it happens right our Metro Sound front door each year.

Simply put, this is a great city-central location that offers everything to the discerning Richmond traveler or businessperson. Keep in mind that a new Pulse Rapid Transit system was just completed out front of the building. It takes you 8 miles quickly down West Broad. Also, parking is readily available with several options within a block or so.

Guest access

Only registered guests are approved for access to our property, no visitors or hosted events allowed.

See "House Rules" under "Booking" for more information. Checkin is 3-6pm, late checkin available for $30 fee between 6 and 10 PM (anything past 10 PM would incur a $20 fee for every 30 minutes or fraction thereof). Late check-in is subject to staffing availability (minimum 48 hours notice required), but we will try to accommodate you.

Tenants will be greeted in person, credentials verified, and then they will issued building and condo access credentials. This building is a multi level warehouse that has been converted into luxury apartments and is also the home to several first floor businesses. This is a "Quiet Building" we do ask that you keep in mind our long term guests and refrain from making any disturbances or loud noises during your visit. You will have your very own fully furnished new condominium to yourself. You can come and go as you please, however, we do ask that you respect our other long term guests and keep all noise to a minimum.

You have several paid parking choices around the back of the building. You can also park for free on the street on weekends (unless otherwise posted) from Friday 4 PM through Monday at 8 AM. Parking in the City lot runs eight dollars per 12 hours. You can also pay by the day, month or longer by going to the website cityparkingonline.com enter "monroe ward" as your location. When parking in the paid lot behind the building be DO NOT to park in any spaces painted white, marked with "TR", and/or marked as "Reserved" as you could get towed.

Interaction with guests

My staff and I work in the building. We are onsite weekly Tuesday - Saturday, 11am - 6pm and are here to assist you. Our interaction can occur as often or as little as you prefer. Our tenants like knowing we are nearby in the event they need us. We also have all the recommendations you might need for a great place to eat or live music venue to visit. Our music business, Metro Sound, is one of the first businesses to venture back downtown over 32 years ago when all the other businesses had left for the suburbs. We are proud to call downtown RVA our home!

Other things to note

This is a very secure and quiet building, (with monitored CCTV on all entrances) we want to keep it that way. Strictly no smoking (including vape) no parties, no animals permitted. We have tenants who require a clean air facility. A $500 fine will be imposed on any tenant who is caught smoking in the facility. We provide a new, safe, secure and beautiful space in which to live. This location is also in the heart of the city and the sound of traffic and construction at times can be a part of your backdrop experience. Parking is readily available within a block of the location.

Service or Support animals (if validated and approved as we require by law) may not be left unattended in the home, and doing so incurs a $500 fee per occurrence. If your request is approved, rental tenant agrees and acknowledge these fees and assure us at no time will an animal be unattended in the home.

No third party bookings permitted. Only registered guests get access to the listing. Primary renter must be on-site for checkin.

Property manager

Mark Szafranski

Languages

English

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with digital channels

Laundry

  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • In-room accessibility
  • Lift
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Smoke-free property

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

  • Property does not allow children
  • Unit size: 600 square feet

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

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
On-site 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 that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
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

Penthouse Suite in Arts District on Broad Near Mcv vcu
Arts District Penthouse on West Broad by MCV VCU<br><br>
Penthouse Suite in Arts District West Broad Near Mcv vcu
T09 Penthouse Suite in Arts District on Broad Near Mcv vcu

About the area

Map
Richmond, VA

What's nearby

  • Broad Street - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Virginia Commonwealth University - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Greater Richmond Convention Center - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Altria Theater - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • The National - 13 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Richmond Main Street Station - 8 min drive
  • Richmond, VA (RIC-Richmond Intl.) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jimmy John's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪NuVegan Cafe - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Mama J's Kitchen - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪GWARbar - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Tarrant's Cafe - ‬3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Heart of the Arts District Penthouse - West Broad VCU MCV Prime Downtown! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Heart of the Arts District Penthouse - West Broad VCU MCV Prime Downtown!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Heart of the Arts District Penthouse - West Broad VCU MCV Prime Downtown!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Heart of the Arts District Penthouse - West Broad VCU MCV Prime Downtown! located?

Located in Downtown Richmond, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Broad Street and Virginia Commonwealth University. 1708 Gallery and Monument Avenue are also within 10 minutes. Richmond Main Street Station is 24 minutes by foot.

Heart of the Arts District Penthouse - West Broad VCU MCV Prime Downtown! Reviews

Reviews

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 50 out of 51 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Darian M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Stay!
The property was great with incredible views! The apartment was comfortable & has a lot of walkable options for food/drinks!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hailey P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend get away
Everything was clean and couple minute walk away from the property. If you are in town for a weekend wedding at the Renaissance this place is right next door. Lots of fun little shops next to it too
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leann G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Location is amazing
Great spot downtown close to everything! The apartment is everything you need for a cozy getaway. Great place with helpful property management. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Ned H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Could have been better
We have stayed in many VRBO properties and have been very pleased. This one was not among the best of them. A small thing but the ice maker didn’t work so there was no ice. I was told that they knew it wasn’t working and they told me where the nearest store was. Seems like they would have put a bag of ice in the freezer. There appeared to be no effort to fix it. In check out communion we were asked to sweep the property. We had paid a cleaning fee. Seems like sweeping should be included. On previous visit to Richmond we had stayed in a lovely VRBO. Sorry I tried something new.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martin H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
Very convenient and comfortable
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place!
It was very quaint. My wife and I loved it. Plenty of room. We loved our stay there in Richmond. I have to come back in August and am hoping to stay again. This could be where we stay when we visit family there from now on
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay while in town for Conference
I tagged along while my husband was at the conference center for work and it was perfect! Easy walk to restaurants and coffee shops and busses are free so you can jump on to see any historical sites. The room is clean and easy to get to! Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

David M.

My Staycation
The stay was great overall. The property is a beautiful restoration. The apartment was as advertised . The comfort level left a bit to be desired . But the absolute best part was the communication with the owner and staff. Also your cleaning services clearly don’t vacuum
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cathy C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location and lovely historic condo
My husband and I stayed in Richmond for a long weekend and lucked onto this beautiful condo in downtown. We are fans of old buildings and this one was old but still in great shape, very nicely kept up and included all the amenities we needed. The condo had 3 huge street- facing windows that admitted Plenty of light and made for some fun watching of the street scene below. Check in was seamless and the hosts were super responsive. We had to keep moving our car around in order to obtain reasonable parking that did not expire at 6 AM or some other time like that, but we worked it out. We would definitely stay here again
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robin G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome Location
We went to Richmond for a play at the Altria Theater and this location was within walking distance to the theater and some great restaurants. We only stayed one night, parking was right behind building. Host was excellent with great info.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Phyllis

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super easy check in, and they even helped us take our bags up! Building was clean and felt secure. Beautiful view from our apartment. Comfortable bed and couch. Looking for an excuse to.come back!

10/10 Excellent

Karen N., Jamestown, Rhode Island, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Hidden gem in Richmond!
Very nice and within walking distance to most of Richmond. Plenty of good restaurants, bars and breweries nearby as well. We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nathan A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic Downtown Richmond Living
We had a wonderful stay at this beautiful 4th floor penthouse. It was clean, spacious, and convenient to everything we wanted to do while in Richmond during the holidays. The owners were also great with communicating and made us feel right at home. I would definitely stay there again. Thanks so much!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Light and airy
Just as pictured: great light from large windows, cozy space perfect for lounging on cold blustery days. Open kitchen area with nice amenities. The apartment has a nice cozy yet historic feel to it with beautiful floors and restored ceilings. We walked mostly at Maymount and the beautiful Hollywood Cemetry overlooking the James River, not so much downtown. We would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nason D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice stay!
We were very impressed with the overall appearance of the condo. It was very comfortable. Great location to the convention center where we were working for the weekend. Surrounded by AMAZING food and fun bars. Parking outback was pretty straight forward and more inexpensive than other areas. Thanks for a great weekend!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dan B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Historic Charm
The property is located on Broad Street across from the GRTC Rapid Line, super convenient. The site is historic and beautiful.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joshua T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Highly Recommended
Great location, comfortable bed, well furnished. We will certainly be staying here again the next time we’re in Richmond.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tamara

Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoyable weekend in Richmond
Nice location with short walks to restaurants and galleries. Fun, clean, comfortable apartment with windows that look down on the theater across the street.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

James N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Two thumbs up!
This property met my expectations. Recommended for an individual or couple looking to stay in a nice walk-up apartment in the RVA arts district.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Gem in the heart of it all
It was very easy to work with Mark through the booking and check in process. The unit is clean and very well appointed. The pictures on the site are accurate and representative of the property. The space is cozy and comfortable. The location for anything in downtown RVA is perfect. I would 100% recommend this property, and would very happily stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

martha m.

Liked: Cleanliness
Convenient Location
We hadn’t been to Richmond and wanted to experience it’s rich Civil War history. Getting around by car or on foot is easy, and the local food scene was an unexpected bonus. The space was quiet, clean and had a nice vibe. It was just right for us. Great visit
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Easter weekend
The place was clean and conveniently located. We were in Richmond for Easter weekend to visit family who live just a few blocks away. We walked everywhere or rented ebikes so the location of this apartment was ideal for all that we wanted to see. Check in was easy. We did not have much communication with the owner as it wasn't necessary (again we were with local family) but he or the additional staff seemed very accessible should we have needed them.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Heart of Richmond
Comfortable and clean apartment in the heart of Richmond. Walkable area with great restaurants, accommodating manager. This was our second stay in this property and won’t be our last!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vince L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Downtown funk
Center of the ART district and great restaurants around the corner. The check in process is unlike any other VBRO and to be taken to the room, review of access protocols, etc really is a flashback to days gone by. The instructions were clear and concise. Get the parking situation down pat. RVA parking requires a 12 hour check in.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jill M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean and convenient
The unit was attractive and very clean and had everything I needed for a lovely stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023