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Whimsy on the Wood, Pet friendly, walking distance to VA Creeper and the A.T.

Holiday home in Damascus with kitchen and balcony

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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 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathrooms1 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • 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.

Holiday home in Damascus with kitchen and balcony
Along with laundry facilities, this holiday home has a garden and barbecues. The holiday home has 3 bedrooms and offers free WiFi and a balcony. Guests can enjoy a fireplace, and other amenities include a kitchen with a fridge and an oven.
Air-conditioned accommodation at this holiday home offers fireplaces and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies. This accommodation is furnished with dining tables and kitchen islands. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include baths or showers and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Smart televisions are featured in guestrooms.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • 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 lift
  • 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

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets are 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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that 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 that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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 any lifts

About the area

Map
Damascus, VA

What's nearby

  • Mount Rogers National Recreation Area - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Virginia Creeper Damascus - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Damascus Town Park - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Adventure Damascus - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Damascus Visitor Center and Branch Library - 18 min walk - 1.6 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?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 12 total).

How much is parking at Whimsy on the Wood, Pet friendly, walking distance to VA Creeper and the A.T.?

On-site 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 holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Mount Rogers National Recreation Area, Virginia Creeper Damascus and Triplett Mill. Damascus Town Park and Adventure Damascus are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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Whimsy on the Wood, Pet friendly, walking distance to VA Creeper and the A.T. Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 110 out of 134 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 134 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 134 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 134 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 134 reviews

9.6

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

Reviews

8/10 Good

Susan W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
Overall nice place. Quiet and very close to everything. Not much communication when questions were asked
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

John P.

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

Quiet and Tranquil

Super clean. Love the outdoor spaces. Conversation with my family was wonderful thanks to the vibe of the property. Do over in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles H.

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

Great place!

Wonderful wooded setting. Loved everything about this stay :)
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lee H.

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

Great Stay

As advertised, quiet, clean
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Suzanne S.

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

Family weekend

Met our needs!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara W.

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

Great location!

Just minutes from the creeper trail and so many wonderful hikes. Damascus is a very cool town!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather D.

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

Weekend Trip

Our trip was scheduled when the floods came through Damascus. The host was gracious enough to let us change the dates of our stay! We have stayed at this home before and enjoyed it very much!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracy R.

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!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anna S.

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!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adrienne L.

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.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tanja W.

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
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

DeAnne L.

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

Great property!

The house with the fenced yard was excellent for our needs with 2 dogs and 5 people. Only issue was there wasn't much info provided about things like where to put the trash, setting up the tv, or any checkout instructions. But the property was really nice.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Billy B.

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

Wonderful place with professional and knowledgeable staff

Will absolutely do it again and recommend it to all looking for a place to stay in the area!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Libbey C.

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

Cute cabin

Very cute cabin as described in listing. Conveniently located. Our family enjoyed their stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne F.

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

Cozy home

We enjoyed our stay! There were nice touches that made us feel comfortable and welcome.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth M.

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

Great!

Thanks for a great stay! Our second visit here, hope to be back! We love Damascus and your cozy dog friendly cottage!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Phyllis S.

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Miranda T.

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

Quaint

Great location. Loved the decks.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

CINDy A.

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sara S.

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

T.J. V.

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.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Friends creeper getaway

Two couples and two dogs met for a Creeper Trail ride. Very nice place with lots of room for the doggos to roam. Would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Phyllis S., Higgins Lake, MI

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🚲🚲
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike P.

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

Wonderful house in Damascus

Very nice, well appointed house in Damascus. Close to everything. Very clean. The completely fenced in yard was great for our dog. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022