Title: Whimsy on the Wood, Pet friendly, walking distance to VA Creeper and the A.T. - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=29486203&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Whimsy on the Wood, Pet friendly, walking distance to VA Creeper and the A.T. ## Photo gallery for Whimsy on the Wood, Pet friendly, walking distance to VA Creeper and the A.T. ![Exterior - Whimsy on the Wood, Pet friendly, walking distance to VA Creeper and the A.T. (Damascus)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/30000000/29490000/29486300/29486203/64bfd6ce.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Whimsy on the Wood, Pet friendly, walking distance to VA Creeper and the A.T. (Damascus)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/30000000/29490000/29486300/29486203/854f2a3e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Whimsy on the Wood, Pet friendly, walking distance to VA Creeper and the A.T. (Damascus)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/30000000/29490000/29486300/29486203/0ac5a1ad.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Whimsy on the Wood, Pet friendly, walking distance to VA Creeper and the A.T. (Damascus)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/30000000/29490000/29486300/29486203/f5be22dc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Whimsy on the Wood, Pet friendly, walking distance to VA Creeper and the A.T. (Damascus)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/30000000/29490000/29486300/29486203/a0e1924e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies 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 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathrooms1 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi - Air conditioning ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## 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) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Bicycles - Garden - Unit size: 1 square foot ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96100000/96091700/96091634/830be4f7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Damascus Old Mill Inn Damascus - Breakfast included - Pet friendly - Parking included - Free WiFi 9.4 Exceptional 116 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-17&endDate=2026-03-18&selected=96091634&PinnedHotelID=96091634&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Miscellaneous](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/121000000/120880000/120879600/120879567/a8f81447.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Wheelers Inn Damascus - Parking included - Free WiFi - Microwave 9.6 Exceptional 5 reviews CA $134 CA $151 total includes taxes & fees Mar 4 - Mar 5 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-04&endDate=2026-03-05&selected=120879567&PinnedHotelID=120879567&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Lobby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18530000/18526900/18526819/d1e80cb2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Alpine Motel Abingdon - Parking included - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Housekeeping 8.4 Very good 585 reviews CA $108 CA $121 total includes taxes & fees Apr 1 - Apr 2 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-01&endDate=2026-04-02&selected=18526819&PinnedHotelID=18526819&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5990000/5982500/5982459/d7a9485c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Millsap-baker Estate Damascus - Breakfast included - Parking included - Free WiFi - Business services 8.8 Excellent 202 reviews CA $135 CA $152 total includes taxes & fees Mar 4 - Mar 5 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-04&endDate=2026-03-05&selected=5982459&PinnedHotelID=5982459&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Cottage (2 Bedrooms) | Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93210000/93206100/93206056/f518b849.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cozy Damascus Cottage w/ Porch & Trail Access! 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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 ### Property is also known as Whimsey Wood Pet Friendly Walking Distance VA Creeper A.T House Whimsey Wood Pet Friendly Walking Distance VA Creeper A.T Whimsy Wood Pet Friendly Walking Distance VA Creeper A.T House Whimsy Wood Pet Friendly Walking Distance VA Creeper A.T House Whimsy Wood Pet Friendly Walking Distance VA Creeper A.T ## 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](https://www.expedia.ca/Damascus.dx6242026) [View more Vacation homes in Damascus](https://www.expedia.ca/Damascus-Private-Vacation-Homes.d6242026-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=36.635094,-81.79687&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:mds%7EEl%7DfrN%3FS%3FS%40Q%3FS%40S%40S%3FQBS%40S%40S%40QBSBQBSBQ%40QDSBSDQBQDQDQDQDQDQFQDOFSDOFOFQHOFOFQHOFOHOFMHOHMJOHMHOHKJMHMJMJMJKJKJMJKJIJKLKJKLILKJGLKLGLILGJINGLGLGLGNELGLENELENELCNENCLCNCLCNANCNANALANANAN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FN%3FN%40N%40N%40N%40L%40NBN%40NBLBNBLBNDNBLDNDLDLDNFLDLFLFNFLFLHLFLHJFLJLFLJJHLJJJJJLHJJHLLJJJHLJLHLJLJJHNHLHNHLHNHLFNHNFNHPFNFNFPFNDNFRFNDPFPDPDPBPDPDPBPDRBRBPBPBRBP%40R%40RBP%40R%40R%40P%40R%3FR%40R%3FP%3FR%3FR%3FR%3FR%3FPAR%3FRAPARARAPCRAPARCRCPCRCPCREPCPEPEPCPEREPGNEPGPGPENGPGNGNGPINGNINGNINILINILILINKLKLILKJILKJMJILKJMJKJKHMJKJMHMHMHKFMHMHMFMFOHMDMFMDOFMDMDODMDODOBMBOBMDO%40OBO%40MBO%40O%3FO%40O%40O%40M%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAOAOAM%3FOAOCOAOCMAOEMCOCOCMEOEMEOEMEMGOEMGMEMIOGKGMIMIMGMIKIMIMKKKMIKKKKKKKMKKKKKMKKIMKMIMIOIMKMIOIMGOIOGOIOGOGQIOGOGQEOGQEQGQEOEQESEQEQCQEQCQESAQCSCQCSCSAQASAQCS%3FSAQAS%3FSAQ%3FS%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=KS3lv9JCfRwshQi4_M2D31SUNTY=) Damascus, VA ### What's nearby - ![#TakeAHike](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000460701/91116736-3e83-4f1c-a635-64b706f81271.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Mount Rogers National Recreation Area 1 min walk \- 0.0 km - ![Running 18 miles from Whitetop Station to Damascus, the Virginia Creeper Trail is one of the most beautiful “rail trails” in the eastern United States. Along the way, you’ll cross approximately 30 old bridges, several with beautiful views of the surrounding countryside. Plan on visiting in mid-October for the best fall colors.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6242026/51892f68-2f74-442e-b9f3-02933bbeb1a5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Virginia Creeper Damascus 4 min walk \- 0.4 km - ![Camping on the Appalachian Trail at Whitetop Mountain, Virginia at Sunset](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532657859/b4657425-7b84-4eba-863e-ef683aebbb42.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Adventure Damascus 15 min walk \- 1.3 km - Damascus Town Park 12 min walk \- 1.1 km - Damascus Town Hall 14 min walk \- 1.2 km ### Getting around - Abingdon, VA (VJI-Virginia Highlands) 23 min drive ### Restaurants - The Damascus Brewery 10 min walk - Abingdon Vineyards 12 min drive - Damascus Old Mill 19 min walk - Tipsy Bear 4 min drive - Damascus Diner 19 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Whimsy on the Wood, Pet friendly, walking distance to VA Creeper and the A.T. pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Whimsy on the Wood, Pet friendly, walking distance to VA Creeper and the A.T.? ### Where is Whimsy on the Wood, Pet friendly, walking distance to VA Creeper and the A.T. located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Whimsy on the Wood, Pet friendly, walking distance to VA Creeper and the A.T. Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 110 8 - Good 20 6 - Okay 3 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 1 ### 9.6 Cleanliness ### 9.4 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Charles H. Sep 27, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place! Wonderful wooded setting. Loved everything about this stay :) ##### Charles H. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tracy R. Oct 15, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Mountain Home We’ve stayed here multiple times and every time the home is clean, comfy, and quiet - a perfect mountain getaway!! ##### Tracy R. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Anna S. Jun 15, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Whimsy on the Wood 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! ##### Anna S. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Adrienne L. Jun 4, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Damascus stay Wonderful house to stay in with a great yard for the dog. Private and quiet. ##### Adrienne L. Stayed 4 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Oct 4, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect for the Yeti 100 Endurance Run weekend! 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! ##### Verified traveller Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Libbey C. Aug 7, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cute cabin Very cute cabin as described in listing. Conveniently located. Our family enjoyed their stay. ##### Libbey C. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tanja W. Jan 23, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Awesome staycation 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 ##### Tanja W. Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Phyllis S. Apr 28, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful Whimsy… Not our first stay here and hopefully not our last! Biked, hiked and relaxed…we love this little town. ##### Phyllis S. Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### CINDy A. Aug 5, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect place just by the Creeper & Damascus town stores I loved the cute porches nestled in the trees. It was so close to town and the VA Creeper Trail. Such a cute place and lots of room. ##### CINDy A. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sara S. Nov 6, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Awesome quiet weekend 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. ##### Sara S. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### T.J. V. Jan 2, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Better than I expected. Pictures do not do justice to the house and fence in yard. Comfortable, cozy, great location. I will be back. ##### T.J. V. Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Phyllis S., Higgins Lake, MI Nov 10, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful Whimsy 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🚲🚲 ##### Phyllis S. Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Rose-Marie R. Oct 21, 2023 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cute Fine, good location ##### Rose-Marie R. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gwynn C. Jul 21, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful sanctuary 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! ##### Gwynn C. Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jo C. Sep 29, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Charming place\~ Upbeat interior. Quiet neighborhood. Outside porches/decks needed cleaning. ##### Jo C. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Donna W. Jun 12, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Virginia Creeper We were there to ride the Virginia Creeper. The trail is a few blocks away. ##### Donna W. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024 ### 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. ##### Marimartha M. Stayed 3 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Steven R. Sep 27, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Good place Need a little more light in the kitchen /living room area. Microwave panel hard to see. Overall a good place to stay. ##### Steven R. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jim M. Mar 22, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Quiet Place 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. ##### Jim M. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Susan I. Aug 23, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely setting and a very comfortable home! 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. ##### Susan I. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Lynne H. Aug 3, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Relaxing weekend 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. ##### Lynne H. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Heidi B. Sep 15, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location. 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. ##### Heidi B. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### michael A. Oct 16, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Loved Whimsy! Host was very responsive and the location is convenient and yet feels like it’s very private and secluded. Would definitely recommend!! ##### michael A. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Frances I. Nov 21, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy 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. ![My grandchildren visited.!](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/7e0fcb63-86ca-4781-8abf-84db1469c736-1763734372176.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Frances I. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sybille L. May 16, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great spot near the creeper w/out creepers! What a cute spot in damascus to stay! We enjoyed our stay and loved the location although be known it is at the top of the hill, but we liked the exercise. Loved that the grocery store was near by. We had a great time! ##### Sybille L. Stayed 3 nights in May 2025 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [LAKE LIVING AT ITS FINEST. 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