But that doesn’t seem to bother him.

He is too enamored with the island and his plans for sharing it.

Last weekend, the island saw its first campers paddle out to spend the weekend. They found out about it on Outdoor Access, another listing service where Thompson advertised the property.

Now, Thompson is listing the island for $70 per night on Airbnb.

According to the Airbnb listing, “this is the only legal camping option in the city of Richmond. You read that correctly. This is your own private island, and it's right in the heart of downtown RVA!”

“It’s a pretty amazing place,” Thompson said. “It’s a wild island right in the middle of the city.”

Sharp’s Island is located in the middle of the James River, across from the Mayo Bridge with a view of the Southern States silos. The island also boasts spectacular bird life and fishingpossibilities.