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Enjoy Breezes on the James River, 2bdrm-1bath / 15 minutes to downtown Richmond

Waterfront vacation home with kitchen and patio

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Sun loungers, beach towels
Property grounds
Dining
Terrace/patio
Overlooking the James River, The James River house is a serene escape in a private setting. Take advantage of the chef-ready kitchen and enjoy meals on the octagon picnic table while listening to river birds. Bring your bikes and ride from your door to the Virginia Capital Bike Trail or kayak right from your private beach with direct water access via a new 50-foot dock.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 693 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space
  • Fireplace

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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.

Enjoy Breezes on the James River, 2bdrm-1bath / 15 minutes to downtown Richmond

The James River house is in Henrico county. We are 15 minutes to Historic Downtown Richmond and 45 minutes to Colonial Williamsburg. We are overlooking the James river in a very beautiful private setting. Our house sleeps 6. The master bedroom has a very amazing king bed and the second bed room has a Midcentury queen bed both have very comfortable mattresses. There is a sun room that contains a daybed and a pull out queen bed in the living area. The large kitchen comes completely 'chef' ready. The picture window in the cozy living room shows off the river. Bring your bikes and bike from your door to the Virginia Capital Bike Trail. The trail will run from Richmond to Williamsburg. We are in walking distance to Deep Bottom boat ramp and have plenty of room for your boat and jet skis. Or you may choose to Kayak or Stand Up Paddle Board right from your private beach. We have direct water access, with a brand new 50 foot dock , with space to tie up 4 boats or just relax and enjoy the sunshine. Don't forget to bring your water shoes our beach is rocky. You can enjoy watching for the many species of birds including eagles, osprey, loons and blue heron to name few. We also have a Donkey (Bubba) and a Horse (Lil Bit) that we can introduce you to. You may also enjoy the challenge of looking for sharks teeth. If there is an angler in your group they have come to the right place. The tidal James in our area is known for catching citation blue catfish. The James also contains striped and large mouth bass, perch,shad and Gar. It is an escape into nature. There is also an abundance of history in our area. If you head East on historical route 5 you will encounter many plantations, battle fields, Williamsburg and Jamestown. If you head West on route 5 you will be going towards Richmond. Richmond has many museums, Tredegar iron works, festivals, Shockoe bottom, eclectic Cary Street, Maymont Park and lots more!! There are also 3 major Theme parks nearby, Busch Gardens, Water Country and Kings Dominion. For quieter days relaxing by the river, reading in the sun room, grilling out your favorite dish, roasting marshmallows in the fire pit this is a wonderful location. The house has a collection of books and games. The octagon picnic table is the perfect place for games and outside dinning. You feel the river breezes and hear the many sounds of river birds as you relax. We do not advertise on Craigslist.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Day bed
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Dock
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the marina
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Kayak
  • Tennis
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,000 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

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

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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, 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

About the neighborhood

Map
Henrico, VA

What's nearby

  • Dorey Park - 12 min drive - 9.1 km
  • Richmond National Battlefield Park - 16 min drive - 12.9 km
  • Broad Street - 23 min drive - 22.7 km
  • Virginia Commonwealth University - 27 min drive - 32.0 km
  • Greater Richmond Convention Center - 28 min drive - 32.0 km

Getting around

  • Richmond Main Street Station - 23 min drive
  • Richmond Intl. Airport (RIC) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wawa - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪The Taphouse at Rivers Bend - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Bangkok Thai - ‬17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Enjoy Breezes on the James River, 2bdrm-1bath / 15 minutes to downtown Richmond pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Enjoy Breezes on the James River, 2bdrm-1bath / 15 minutes to downtown Richmond?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Enjoy Breezes on the James River, 2bdrm-1bath / 15 minutes to downtown Richmond?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Enjoy Breezes on the James River, 2bdrm-1bath / 15 minutes to downtown Richmond located?

Situated on the waterfront, this vacation home is within 6 mi (10 km) of Dorey Park, Richmond National Battlefield Park, and New Market Heights Battlefield. Malvern Hill Battlefield Park and Glendale/Malvern Hill Battlefields Visitor Center are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Reviews

Enjoy Breezes on the James River, 2bdrm-1bath / 15 minutes to downtown Richmond Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

10

Location

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 167 out of 181 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 181 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 181 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 181 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 181 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

April S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome stay! Can't wait to come back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ginger A.

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

Great family vacation!!!

I can’t say enough good things about this vacation home!!! This was our second time staying at this house and both experiences have been great! The house is always super clean and is stocked with everything you will need. We loved the dock, fishing was great from it and it is so convenient being so close to the boat launch. The owners were great to deal with and so helpful. I would definitely recommend this house!!!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Julie O.

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

Beautiful, peaceful location!

Lovely views of the river & birds. Peace and quiet. Beds were comfortable and everything was clean. It is an old house but it is well cared for and we definitely enjoyed the three seasons room. There was everything we needed to cook our meals. I fell in love with the sweet donkey and we enjoyed walking the nearby trails.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jesse M.

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

River Stay

Private stay with a lake house and a dock to fish off all yourself. The resident was feeding the horses and a donkey in the nearby stable and helped my daughter pet them, which was a highlight of her trip.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jama C.

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

Lovely view!

Clean and safe, great location, lovely view of the river.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason M.

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

Perfect Getaway

Very relaxing and awesome catfishing!!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joan A.

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

Perfect stay

Minutes from anything. Complete removal from the city life. View, wildlife, just the right size. Sunroom with perfect couch facing the river.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caroline S.

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

Perfect quaint country getaway

The property was perfect for a weekend get away, we ended up spending more time in the city than we thought but it was the perfect place to come back to and crash at the end of the day. Everything was clean and the beds were incredibly comfy! Everything was decorated beautifully and with local touches that were perfect. I highly recommend this home and the hosts!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ben L.

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

Secluded and tranquil

A lovely property with the river on one side and horses on the other. Very quiet and serene. Comfy beds and cute sunroom!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Waters L.

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

Fishing trip

This was our 2nd year in this house for our fishing trip. House is perfect for our needs . House on the water and boat ramp is just down the street ! What else is better !
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

LARA M.

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

We love it here-return visitors!

My family and I absolutely love it here. We love the peace and tranquility of this beautiful property, the environment is tranquil country living near the river. The amazing hosts/owners are just truly exceptional and deliver excellent customer service. This lovely country home is the perfect escape for my family. It is far away from the hustle and bustle of Los Angeles traffic that we endure back at home. If I could move in permanently, I would. Thank you Janet & Rob for such wonderful hospitality. 5 Stars Plus Plus Plus!! : )
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

LARA M.

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

Amazing, Beautiful and Perfect!

My family and I had the most amazing stay here for two weeks!! From the very start, we were treated like family and wish I could leave a 10 Star Review because it is absolutely 100% well deserved! The owners Janet & Rob are the most wonderful and gracious hosts. This property is a slice of heaven, the location is ideal with direct access to the river, it is so peaceful and tranquil with amazing views of the James River right from your living room window, kitchen window and sun room. The private dock is a fisherman's dream-my husband and kids were in heaven catching blue catfish, crabs and a variety of other fish. The hosts provided us with plenty of kayak's, life jackets, fishing poles, and went out of their way to deliver us exceptional hospitality. We will be coming back to stay during our son's college breaks and can't wait to stay again in this amazing cottage on the river. Also, we love coffee and appreciated the Keurig coffee maker as well as the overall cleanliness-it was top notch all the way around. Thank you so much Janet & Rob for everything! : )
Stayed 12 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

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

Doesn’t get much better than this!

I’ve been using VRBO and HomeAway for over a decade, for both work and leisure. I’ve probably stayed at over twenty properties and none have been as clean, peaceful and well-stocked as this one. The location, although it was over an hour away from my work, was absolutely perfect! This is the type of place where I felt no need to even lock the doors when I left for the day. The kitchen has everything you could possibly need, and more. The owner really has thought of everything! And I mean everything. This is a first for me. I usually have to go to the store for something; maybe a sponge or big boiling pot. But not here. This house is stocked as if the owners live there themselves. And speaking of owners, you won’t find any better than these. They went far above and beyond for me. They treated me as if I were family. This place and these owners are a rare jewel and I consider myself fortunate to have been allowed to experience the little slice of heaven that is their property. This is the total package. Great place, wonderful folks, a donkey named Bubba, and catfish to be caught right off their dock. Thanks again Rob and Janet. I hope to see you again soon!
Stayed 15 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason M.

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

Awesome Cottage

We had an amazing stay at this relaxing cottage right on the James River. The location couldn’t have been better—peaceful, private, and just steps from the water. The dock was absolutely perfect for kicking back with a drink or casting a line. We caught all kinds of fish and spent hours just enjoying the view. The cottage itself was cozy, clean, and had everything we needed for a comfortable getaway. Highly recommend for anyone looking to unwind by the water!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

bonnie m.

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

Fishing trip

Amazing stay! Saw eagles from the dock. Multiple Kayaks available. Kind home owners help direct us the first day. Good cat fishing. Private location. Walmart plus will deliver to this remote location :)
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael O.

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

Spring break

Wonderful time at the property and lots to do nearby. Perfect place for relaxing, a little fishing and enjoying family
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle S.

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

Amazing Stay

The property is set on a picturesque landscape with views of the James River from windows and the sunroom. We enjoyed sitting in the sunroom relaxing and visiting Bubba the donkey. The house had all the things we needed for a perfect stay. We were in town for a soccer tournament and being able to relax in our downtime was perfect! We had no reason to contact the owners but when we did to let them know we were arriving and departing they were quick to respond. Thanks for a great stay!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roderick S.

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

Beautiful River Retreat

We spent a relaxing lovely long weekend next to the James River. It was beautiful and the bonus of the horses & donkey next door was amazing!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bobbie E.

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

Awesome House

We stayed for 2 nights and fell in love with the house. We will definitely return and stay longer next time. The hosts were great.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura K.

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

Beautiful River

Lovely stay in river view property. Enjoyed the animals, eagles, herons, osprey and each other. Didn't have time to kayak but weather wasn't cooperative anyway.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary Ann K.

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

Relaxing getaway

Our family enjoyed staying here with a lovely view of the James River and an easy drive to Downtown Richmond, Colonial Williamsburg, and other spots. Plenty of space to spread out and plenty of spots to spend time together, it was just what we had in mind. Would recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel R.

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

Amazing Host

Fabulous time. Rob was a fantastic host. Spent time with us teaching me and my kids how to fish, helped me when my boat broke, brought down gas for my boat, made sure we were comfortable the entire time. The list could go on. Could not recommend him or this location enough. We will be back!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan M.

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

Nice quiet place

After a long family road trip from Western New York to Florida and back, this was a nice place to come to on our way home. It felt very much like back home for us. The property has a beautiful view of the James river. I wish we had more time to explore the area, but we visited family in Richmond and enjoyed the history of the city. It was a great place, plenty to do, and a comfortable place to relax and enjoy the river.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laurie E.

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

Perfect in Every Way

Our visit was absolutely perfect! From the cleanliness of the house to the incredible attention to detail inside and outside, this property is a gem. The owners care about the property and the region, and it shows everywhere you look. Perhaps, the greatest thing about this property is that it is not new construction. This house has history and charm that can only be found in older homes that are well-loved. The property is close to the Upper Shirley Vineyard and Richmond’s incredible restaurants. While we missed Janet on our visit, Rob was a super host, and we look forward to visiting again for the beautiful views and incredible hospitality.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah W.

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

Quiet riverside retreat not far from Richmond

My husband and I enjoyed our stay here. Our only regret is that we spent most of our days at a busy conference and couldn’t spend more time relaxing here. But mornings and evenings by the river were incredibly peaceful. The horse and donkey were so sweet, and it’s also a great spot for birdwatching. Despite being remote, it’s still very accessible to downtown Richmond. Definitely recommended for a quiet getaway.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024