Minutes from Downtown Damascus, this charming A-Frame home offers a cozy retreat surrounded by wooded acreage. With three private decks, a fully equipped kitchen and comfortable bedrooms with plush towels and luxury linens, you'll feel right at home. Enjoy the maintained yard with plenty of room for kids to play or explore the nearby Appalachian Trail.
Reviews
9.69.6 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
3 bedrooms2 bathrooms1 sq ft
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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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.
Whimsy on the Wood, Pet friendly, walking distance to VA Creeper and the A.T.
Within minutes walking distance of Downtown Damascus this quaint little A-Frame home surrounded by wooded acreage will make you feel cozy and right at home! This cute little home has a great open floor plan with vaulted ceilings, hardwood flooring and three private decks that overlook the property. This cheerful house boost creativity and adventure!
Full access to the home's three bedrooms, two full baths, fully equipped kitchen and full sized washer and dryer. Private parking and fenced in yard. Pet friendly with some restrictions.
The chicken wire-style fence surrounds the maintained yard with plenty of room for kids to run and use their imaginations. Outside the fenced area, is a balance of thick-wooded privacy surrounding the property on three sides. Neighbors are almost invisible from the back porches in the spring and through mid-fall.
The master bedroom is on the main level and has a private deck with a full bath and laundry conveniently located across the hall. The upper level features a loft bedroom with 2 twin beds and a trundle-twin bed, sitting area and has its own deck. The lower level has the third bedroom with a queen bed, a futon sofa-bed, full bath, and gas fireplace. Also located on the lower level is a workshop area that has plenty of room to store your bikes, or other outdoor equipment. Even basic tools are on site for unforeseen quick fixes. Luxury linens, extra pillows, and plush towels and blankets are also provided. High-quality and highly-rated mattresses are on all beds. Central air and heat, single carport near the house, wireless internet throughout the house, puzzles, games, books for all ages and other pastimes to help promote family time without screens. Some cell phone carriers have troubles with service at the house and some areas in town. Verizon seems to work the best.
Strict no smoking policy in the house.
A nature lover and outdoor enthusiasts dream spot since it’s minutes from the four tails that intersect with Damascus: The Appalachian, The Virginia Creeper, The Iron Mountain and the HWY 76 Bicycle Route. Tasty, fun restaurants and a local craft- brewery in Damascus with additional fabulous restaurant options in Abingdon, just 20 minutes away. Bike shops in town have bikes for the whole family to rent and friendly shuttle services.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Parking on site
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Ice maker
Kitchen island
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Spices
Stovetop
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
2 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Fireplace
Living room
Entertainment
Books
Games
Smart TV
Stereo
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Barbecue grill
Firepit
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
12 pets total
Suitability/Accessibility
No elevator
Designated smoking areas
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Phone
Things to do
Bicycles
Safety features
No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Rules
Pet friendly with $50 per pet, per stay fee ( must be house trained and well behaved)
Pets
Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
12 total pets
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Note from host: No Infants
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking allowed: in designated areas
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 no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
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
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
About the area
Damascus is home to this vacation home. Appalachian Heritage Distillery and Lynch Links Golf Course of Emory & Henry College are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Triplett Mill and Wolf Hill Shopping Center. Adventure Damascus and Harry L. Coomes Recreation Center are also worth visiting. Visit our Damascus travel guide
Is Whimsy on the Wood, Pet friendly, walking distance to VA Creeper and the A.T. pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows pets (limit 12 total).
How much is parking?
Onsite parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Whimsy on the Wood, Pet friendly, walking distance to VA Creeper and the A.T.?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
Where is Whimsy on the Wood, Pet friendly, walking distance to VA Creeper and the A.T. located?
Situated in Damascus, this vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of Virginia Creeper Damascus and Triplett Mill. Mount Rogers National Recreation Area and Damascus Town Park are also within 1 mi (2 km).
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Whimsy on the Wood, Pet friendly, walking distance to VA Creeper and the A.T. Reviews
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Our stay at Whimsey on the Wood was fantastic! Plenty of room, very peaceful, and great proximity to outdoor adventures! We would definitely stay here again!
The cozy cottage was just what we needed. Location was excellent, had all the amenities we wanted and was very clean. Would definitely stay here again!
Our stay at this properly was prompted by a funeral. The accommodation was comfortable and relaxed given the stress of the situation. Highly recommended for the no frills, real cottager
The cottage was delightful! We traveled with our border collie and she loved the yard. This is definitely a dog friendly rental. We loved the location and the quiet neighborhood. We will stay here again.
This was our fourth time staying at Whimsy! All around comfortable. Love the close location to the Creeper Trail, the brewery and town! Hope to see you in 2024🚲🚲
Lovely, cozy, charming cottage in Damascus! Owners take obvious delight in making the cottage very welcoming and comfortable. Many nice touches. Overall just very comfortable and convenient if you want to use Damascus as your basecamp for outdoor adventures in Va Highlands. We would stay here again in heartbeat!
We were there to ride the Virginia Creeper. The trail is a few blocks away.
Donna W.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified
8/10 Good
Marimartha M.
May 27, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Cute property
We had a nice time staying here for the creeper bike trail. The property was clean (outside could use a bit of TLC), but was good for our family. There was no hot tub which was in the description so we were disappointed by that but all else was fine.
Cozy house in a quiet neighborhood. Great fenced in yard that our dogs loved! Kitchen had everything in it that we needed. And the grill worked great also. We even got the chance to use the fire pit. Only thing I would fix is to add more lighting to the kitchen/living room area.
Would definitely stay again.
My dogs and I really enjoyed our stay. We especially loved the huge yard and hanging out on the balcony off the main bedroom. It felt like we were in a tree house. We did not use the upper or lower levels but found the main level very comfortable and fully equipped with everything we needed. I also enjoyed the whimsical art and decor and the proximity to the Creeper trail and to downtown Damascus. While it is within walking or biking distance, the road is fairly steep so I didn’t attempt it. I would definitely stay here again.
We had a very relaxing weekend stay in this cottage. The inside was very clean and comfortable. The kitchen was very well equipped. My only observation of concern were the steps leading to the downstairs area. We were perfectly fine, but I would not take small children there, nor did we allow our small dog on the stairs. But doggie gates were provided, so we kept the area blocked off. The downstairs was very nice! The loft area was great, though we had no need to use it. I would recommend a stay at Whimsy in the Wood. It was in the wood on a very quiet street.
There were four of us total and a small dog. There was plenty of room for all of us. Great location and well kept. A little nervous about the front walkway as it is loose. Tried to turn on the gas fireplace downstairs downstairs but it never came on. Maybe not the season but wanted the ambience. We wanted to sit outside and possibly grill out but those areas needed attention and we did not feel like cleaning them to use. Plenty of space for everyone and the super cute house with a really great yard.
We had a wonderful stay at Whimsy on the Wood! Clean, peaceful, comfortable - Beautiful fenced in yard, plenty of space for our 2 dogs to enjoy! Definitely will book again!
This place is amazing. It had plenty of room, the dogs loved it outdoors. We had a great time in this house. I look forward to our next stay here. I had family all around me. Close to downtown, Creeper Trail, Abington and more. Truly the best getaway. The host Fancy is easy to get in touch with and she goes above and beyond helping with any questions.