Listing Owner user icon

Listing Owner

Member Since 2025

Trust Score (25)
Individual Outside of Academia
Matched Member

Listing Owner

Member Since 2025

Trust Score (25)
Individual Outside of Academia
Matched Member
Listing Owner user icon

Historic home in the heart of Richmond, Virginia

Richmond, Virginia, United States
Preferred Destination: Ireland
Alternate Destination: Open to any destination

House | House Sitting Requested
Available Dates:
From September 1, 2026

Description

My name is Hannah - I relocated to Richmond, VA from NYC during peak COVID. I've enjoyed having more space, and creating a beautiful place to call home, but am increasingly disillusioned with the grind of corporate America, so am exploring ways to live a more nomadic life for a bit, and would love for someone to be able to experience Richmond like a local in my place. I am looking for someone who will treat my home as if it were their own. This is not a sterile rental, it has everything you need for a comfortable stay, including games, puzzles, a fully stocked kitchen (starter spices, cooking oils, etc) and even some exercise gear. The house was built in 1883, so it comes with the quirks of any 141-year old, but the location and charm of the neighborhood are worth every creaky stair! Church Hill is the oldest neighborhood in the city, and the past few years have brought a dozen new restaurants, bars, yoga studios, juice bars and a renewed focus on urban development. Half a dozen parks are within a 10 minute walk, all of them offering stunning sunset views. On a busier street, moderate street noise is to be expected, but is not disruptive. Richmond has an incredibly complicated history, as the former capitol of the confederacy, and is doing its best to reckon with that legacy in a thoughtful way to this very day. The city is rife with historical sights, museums, trails and buildings.

Bedrooms
2

Bathrooms
3

Offices
1

Size
1,800 ft2

Suited For
4

Property Type
House

Availability

From September 1, 2026

Minimum Stay

15 Days | Dates are flexible for this listing | Open to non-simultaneous exchanges

Comments: Flexible on duration - just reach out and tell me what you need and I'll try to accommodate. The fee listed is for stays of 30 days or longer.

Location

House in Richmond, Virginia, United States

Closest University

Virginia Commonwealth University

Nearby Universities
Virginia Commonwealth University | VCU School of Medicine | Virginia Union University | MCV Campus Virginia Commonwealth University | University of Richmond Downtown | University of Richmond
Neighborhood

Church Hill

Nearby Cities

Richmond | Hopewell | Petersburg | Charlottesville | Virginia Beach

Comments: Historic home in the oldest neighborhood in Richmond, minutes by car to local universities and down the road from I95 on ramp and Amtrak Station

Explore the Area

Surroundings

  • Off Campus
  • Bike to Campus
  • Urban
  • Historic Home
  • Near Park
  • Near Restaurants
  • Near Neighborhood School
  • Near Shops
  • Near Public Transportation

Exchange Terms

The cost of utilities can be discussed

A cleaning service is not included

Comments: Rate covers first $300 of utilities. Tenant to pay any overage incurred from higher than usual heat/AC or water use. $250 cleaning fee due and you can choose to pay for them come during your stay

Considerations

Ask about the suitability of the home for young kids

Ask about bringing pets

Smoking is not allowed

Ask about the availability of a car

Comments: Use of my car may be possible for an additional fee. Pets and children on a case by case basis. The house is historic, with original heart of palm floors that are easily scratched and dented. House is not childproofed.

House Sitting

I am looking for help while I am away

I would like help with mail and deliveries

Would ask you to set my mail aside for my sister to pick up every few weeks.

I would like help with plants or garden

I have a number of house plants that would appreciate water once a week or so. Nothing high maintenance; anything that has survived this long has survived despite my best efforts to kill it!

Comments: May need occasional access to the home for quarterly exterminator checks or other routine maintenance.

Features

Interior

Furnished

Connectivity

High Speed Internet

Wi-Fi

Printer

Exterior

Balcony or Patio

Garden

Backyard

Accessibility

Stairs

Temperature Control

Air Conditioning

Security

Security System

Appliances

Oven

Stove

Microwave

Refrigerator

Dishwasher

Washer

Dryer

Comments: My home is in a popular neighborhood within sight of VCU Medical Campus. Main campus just beyond. A car not required, but recommended. Richmond is a very active city, always plenty going on. Front porch for people watching, backyard for privacy.

Our Travel Preferences

Who's Coming?

Party of
2
1 Adult

Our Destination

Preferred Destination

Ireland

Flexibility

Open to a home exchange in any destination

Comments: While I was required to select a country, I'm very happy to swap to most places in major cities, charming villages, or remote properties with lots of nature or water views

What We Are Looking for


Bedrooms
1


Bathrooms
1


Offices
1

Smoking

I prefer smoking not allowed in the home

Car

I would like a car if possible

Comments: Depending on the location of the home (if more remote), access to a car would be nice. If not a dedicated office, a workspace separate from the bedroom would be preferable

Reviews

There are no reviews posted here yet.

Listing Owner user icon

Listing Owner

Member Since 2025

Trust Score (25)
Individual Outside of Academia
Matched Member

Listing Owner

Member Since 2025

Trust Score (25)
Individual Outside of Academia
Matched Member
Listing Owner user icon