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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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Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
Smart TV, fireplace, books, stereo
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
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

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

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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

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

  • 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
  • Virginia Creeper Trail Abingdon - 18 min drive - 23.0 km

Getting around

  • Abingdon, VA (VJI-Virginia Highlands) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Damascus Brewery - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Abingdon Vineyards - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Tipsy Bear - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Damascus Old Mill - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪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).

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

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 109 out of 133 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 133 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 133 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 133 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 133 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Miranda T.

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

Quaint

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

8/10 Good

Rose-Marie R.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute

Fine, good location
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gwynn C.

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!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jo C.

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

Charming place~

Upbeat interior. Quiet neighborhood. Outside porches/decks needed cleaning.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Donna W.

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Near the Va Creeper

Nice stay, very comfortable and perfect for our two doodles to run and play in the fenced-in yard. Perfect for grandparents and 3 grandkids. Sitting by the firepit made for a relaxing evening after days filled with mountain fun.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

2/10 Terrible

David T.

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

Never heard back

The owner was suppose to refund our deposit for stay, due to death on family. Stay was never cancelled and lost all contact with owner. Still no refund!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Lynne H.

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

John L.

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

Trumplandia

Well... it's just the truth in 2025. While this cottage is beautiful, and a peaceful respite in a town that has recently experienced the ravages of Hurricane Helene... be forewarned... you will find yourself surrounded by the MAGA faithful at this location. Expect the oversized flags... pit bulls... run down properties... and plenty of divisive pronouncements from the bumpers of pickup trucks. With that said... I never felt threatened by it... and openly walked through all of it, into town and to the grocery with no problems. If you are someone who feels threatened by this sort of political divisiveness or simply finds it difficult to tolerate, you may want to look elsewhere. If you are not this type of person... then you will be in for a real treat, because the cottage itself is well appointed and delightful!Would I book this cottage again? Yes I would.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

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

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

Sybille L.

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!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

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

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

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Marimartha M.

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.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

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

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

Jim M.

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024