HISTORIC RICHMOND ROW HOUSE

My husband, sister and I had the pleasure of staying in this lovely home during a trip back to Virginia to assist my elderly mother with clearing out her house (readying it for sale). From the first contact I had with Susie, I found her to be such a warm and helpful person, making the process to rent out her home extremely easy. When I mentioned to her the reason for our visit, she offered to save up boxes for us to aid us in packing -- and when we arrived, there they were in the dining room - and they turned out to be a real life-saver once we started! We were touched by her thoughtfulness – true Southern hospitality!! We rent homes all over the country (including Hawaii) on VRBO, and I have to say that she's by far been the kindest, most gracious host that we’ve encountered.

This home is absolutely beautiful - and very reasonably priced. It is spacious, charming, clean, comfortable and conveniently located to VCU, historical sites, GREAT restaurants, cultural event locales, RIC Airport and local highways (64 and 95), making day trips to Williamsburg, Charlottesville, or VA Beach totally doable. Susie even has a great stock of brochures and maps to aid her visitors in getting out and exploring. We enjoyed taking a morning walk each day up the street to the Kroger Supermarket to grab breakfast or snack items (amazingly large supermarket with huge selection!). We tried several local eateries (we highly recommend Black Sheep for lunch which is a short walk from the house). This area has really developed well since I was last there in 1997 and it’s wonderful to see all of the thriving, independent businesses. When we would return in the evenings, we would come back to the quiet comfort of this home – we never heard one peep from neighbors and we slept extremely well each night!

We felt that the 'rules of the house' were extremely reasonable and very low-key (again, we are seasoned VRBO renters, and we've seen it all). Susie provides everything you need to have a comfortable stay. Anyone using basic courtesy and common sense would have no issues, and would without a doubt greatly enjoy their stay in this fantastic home!! We are already planning a return trip in a year with our children (7 & 9). Picturing them in this lovely and safe home and neighborhood was a large factor in making the decision to return to Richmond for our next summer vacation! We are looking very forward to returning and having the pleasure of renting from Susie again!!

My family stayed at this house for five nights and we could not have asked for a better house and visit. We had so much fun. We had no issues; the house is perfectly situated and appointed. Parking is a minor challenge but with two parking passes, it ended up being just fine. Our family was easily able to visit us at the house rather than us spending our days running around.

Upon check out, my family was accused of an extensive and very long list of items that we just did not do. I tried to explain and speak to the accusations but simply could not get a word in. We were accused of lighting a candle for example ? but we did not do that and I can swear to that on my life. We had two children aged 4 that played with toys in the living room. Lighting candles with people watching tv and playing cards, and kids playing with toys, was the furthest thought.

We had family over and used alot of toilet paper. The owner was really upset about that. But I thought that owners supplied toilet paper and replenishing toilet paper would be a business expense?
I certainly didn't complain about having to buy shampoo. I even bought paper plates and a ton of red "solo" cups so we wouldn't use the dishes.

I started a load of dishes at 4AM on the day of departure about 10 minutes before literally walking out the front door but instead of asking me questions and conversating with me, I was accused of leaving dirty dishes in the dishwasher - point blank. I became exhausted and wore out at the accusations and trying to answer them. If the owner wanted all of my security deposit, she could have had it.

We forgot some hotdogs. After we flew back to Seattle, my niece who lives in Richmond, stopped by the house to pick them up from the owner as had been agreed to. However, when she got there, they were just left sitting on the porch?. I was embarrassed and felt bad for my 21-year old niece.

This house is really nice but I really do recommend taking countless before and after photos and make sure you check in with the neighbors since they apparently take notes on who visits the home.

My family has used VRBO twice before and have never encountered this type of situation. We respect owners as we are owners who rent out property ourselves. We respect the process.
This checkout was just disheartening.

We had a great stay. There were 4 of us and we were so comfortable the whole time and the location was great as well as we visited some sites in Richmond, but also went to Williamsburg and Monticello. Susan thought of everything! It was so relaxing to come back and kick off our shoes and read a book or watch a video. Just like coming home after a long day of sightseeing. Would definitely recommend this property to anyone needing to stay in the area!