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TrailSide Cottage, Damascus VA- directly on the Virginia Creeper Trail

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Smart TV, streaming services
Consider a stay at TrailSide Cottage, Damascus VA- directly on the Virginia Creeper Trail and take advantage of a firepit, a garden, and a playground. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor Space
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

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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.

TrailSide Cottage, Damascus VA- directly on the Virginia Creeper Trail

Trailside Cottage is directly on the Virginia Creeper Trail and Laurel Creek. Walk out the door for a bike ride or walk on the trail. This 3-bedroom, 2 bathroom vacation rental offers a fully equipped kitchen, den with futon, cozy living room, porch that views the river and a relaxing firepit. River access so bring your water tubes, kayaks and fishing poles.
Come and enjoy all Damascus and Abingdon have to offer and be sure to check out local brewery, distillery, winery and restaurants.
The space
This lovely rental can accommodate up to 7 guests. Completely furnished and beautifully decorated. Full kitchen, dishwasher, central heat/air. One bedroom has full bed and twin bed, one bedroom has a bunk bed (full & twin) and the master bedroom has a queen size bed. Have a den area with a futon that can be used to sleep. There are 2 full bathrooms one has a shower only. Beautiful porch to enjoy your morning coffee and listen to the river. Smart TVs available in living room and 2 bedrooms. Feel free to access your streaming services, no cable. Gas grill available. Fire pit is available. Smoking is not permitted. No pets allowed.
This home is located directly on the Virginia Creeper Trail. You’re a short bike ride to downtown Damascus (2mi) and to the grocery store (1.2). Damascus is known best as Trail Town USA, where seven nationally known trails intersect within its borders, but it is so much more! Damascus and the surrounding areas offer hiking trails, kayaking, biking, local restaurants, brewery and winery.

***Virginia Creeper Trail is only open from Damascus to Abingdon. Whitetop to Damascus has been badly damaged to Helene.

Some local attractions:
* 15 minutes from Abingdon. Be sure to check out the Famous Barter Theater
* 20 to Beartree Lake
* 25 minutes to Bristol
* 40 minutes to Marion, Hungry Mother State Park
* 50 minutes to Grayson Highlands State Park.
Guest access
*****You have access to the home EXCEPT for the deck on the river (private property), the basement and the shed on the property. We are next door if you need anything.
**We have a drip coffee maker.

Property manager

Cory Forrester

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Streaming services

Outdoor areas

  • Deck
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Gas grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On a river

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
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

About the neighborhood

Map
Damascus, VA

What's nearby

  • Virginia Creeper Damascus - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Damascus Town Park - 3 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Adventure Damascus - 4 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • Virginia Creeper Trail Abingdon - 16 min drive - 13.1 miles
  • Emory and Henry College - 20 min drive - 17.4 miles

Getting around

  • Abingdon, VA (VJI-Virginia Highlands) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Damascus Brewery - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Damascus Diner - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Main Street Coffee & Cream - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Tipsy Bear - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Wicked Chicken Winghouse & Tavern - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is TrailSide Cottage, Damascus VA- directly on the Virginia Creeper Trail pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at TrailSide Cottage, Damascus VA- directly on the Virginia Creeper Trail?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at TrailSide Cottage, Damascus VA- directly on the Virginia Creeper Trail?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is TrailSide Cottage, Damascus VA- directly on the Virginia Creeper Trail located?

Situated on a river, this cottage is steps from Mount Rogers National Recreation Area and Virginia Creeper Damascus. Triplett Mill and Damascus Town Park are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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TrailSide Cottage, Damascus VA- directly on the Virginia Creeper Trail Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 46 out of 47 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 47 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 47 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 47 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 47 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Phil E.

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

Awesome place on the trail and next to the river

The house is awesome with a nice covered front porch to watch the river as the sun rises with a cup of coffee. By far my favorite place to stay around Damascus.
Stayed 15 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brittany B.

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

Perfect Getaway

My family and I really enjoyed our stay, the location, and all of the amenities. We hope to come back in the future and spend more time exploring and relaxing. The hosts are awesome
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara H.

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

Excellent location. Nice home

Stream and porch great, Communication good! Wonderful stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy S.

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

Great place to stay

The house was very nice loved every aspect kids loved the swing and the creek only negative thing I could say about it was the mattress in the master bedroom was a bit firm for our liking but some people like it that way and it wouldn’t keep us from staying there in the future
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nathan M.

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

Great stay!

Place was awesome, host was very friendly. We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bob A.

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

Great place

Home was great, very spacious, slept 6 adults comfortably & very clean. I would highly recommend this VRBO if heading to the Damascus, Va. area.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Connie E.

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

Creeper trail ride

Had a great stay. Lovely poach overlooking the river. Would stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Terry H.

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

Perfect little place

We were 2 families with kids and the house worked perfectly for us. Everything was very clean and comfortable and and so nicely decorated.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shelly M.

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

Fantastic place

Wonderful stay at the trailside cottage. Easy access. Fun tubing on the river. Great dinner on the deck overlooking the river. Rooms were great. Beautiful cottage. Superb A/C. Highly recommended for all.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Isaac S.

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

Wonderful stay!

Owners are great! Perfect location! Right on the Creeper Trail and on the river. Close to town. Bungalow is wonderful and plenty of room for the five of us that stayed the long weekend. Will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Melissa M.

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

yearly vacation

good as always, the town had some storm damage due to Hurricane Helene and 1/2 the biking trail was closed, some of the restaurants and the deck on the river had been destroyed. They were building it back when we were there, but it was blocked off for workers. Normally a great fishing area but we didn't catch anything. The owner said since the hurricane that it had not been good for fishing. None of it was the fault of the owners.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica M.

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

Perfect Fit for Our Group

We had a wonderful stay at TrailSide Cottage. It was the perfect fit for our group and close to family in Damascus. We especially enjoyed relaxing outdoors, having dinner on the deck overlooking the river, and sitting by the firepit. We also met the host briefly and he was great!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rolf P.

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

Creeper Trail Oasis

Great house; host provided a lot of perks like fire pit, nice deck next to the water, corn hole game for the kids.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie B.

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

Family reunion

Location was every for us!!! The house was spotless. Parking was fantastic and rhe view is awesome
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Caitlyn O.

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

Great getaway!

A slow quiet weekend was exactly what our family needed to reset after the Holidays! House was very clean and nice. Plenty of space for the 6 of us. We hope to book again next year!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Wendy L.

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

Trailside cottage

Perfect in every way! We highly recommend Trailside Cottage for your stay in Damascus! Very clean, very well maintained and well stocked with many thoughtful amenities! The hosts were super helpful and very friendly too. Thank you for your excellent accommodation. Well be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori W.

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

Cute Damascus home

This place is very cute, nicely decorated, and very clean. It was perfect for our hiking weekend on the AT. The host was extremely responsive and great with communications to us. We will definitely revisit
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jenifer L.

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

Loved it!

The house was perfect for our group. Close to downtown Damascus and steps from the Creeper Trail. We enjoyed the house during our down time as well, playing games, relaxing and enjoying the outside areas. Beautiful views. I would highly recommend this for a stay in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel R.

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

Very Quaint

Great stay at this property. Located right on the river. The house was quaint and larger than it looks in the listing. Damascus is a little over a mile away. Emory & Henry about 20 minutes which was perfect. We would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah H.

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

Adult Family / Bike Trip / VA Creeper

The house was very clean and in a perfect setting next to a creek. It is also was very near the Bike Rental Companies for the VA Creeper. Owner very nice and keeps the property well maintained & landscaped.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Cozy, Cute and Comfortable Cottage on Virginia Creeper Trail

We absolutely loved our stay in this adorable cottage with lovely outdoor areas for relaxing after a ride on the Virginia creeper trial. The The home is spacious enough and quite comfortable. There is a large covered porch with rockers, a really neat fire pit area and a deck over the Laurel Creek. We enjoyed being on the trail for easy access.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Judy N.

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

Perfect home away from home for college move in!

Arriving at midnight in pouring rain, the kids said it all..."this place is perfect!"Greeted by a sweet cat on the steps, we soon realized that we had found a gem. Clean, quaint house with a lot of character, plenty of space, and everything you need to cook/grill. Hosts were amazing and even made the whole college drop off process more comfortable by offering to help out in any way. We will definitely stay again when we are down to visit our daughter at college!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason S.

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

Cold But Awesome Trip, Great Cottage

Cozy, clean, and family friendly. We were able to hop on the VCT in the front yard and ride. Great river view in the back. It was cold so we tried Bristol Caverns on the first day and braved the cold for a great VCT ride on day 2. This house is in a perfect location, less than 2 miles from downtown Damascus. Owners checked on us. Great house with some character, would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pryor J., Chesterfield

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

Wonderful rental

Our stay was great. The rental was just what we needed for a weekend get away. Very peaceful. The place is well kept, clean and has all the amenities one needs. The owners are very cool as well. With access to the Virginia Creeper Trail right out the back door, one can walk or ride towards Abingdon or up to White Top. Sitting on the front porch that overlooks the river was very nice. Will definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather G.

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

Stayed for Creeper Marathon

We were in town for the marathon, and the house was in a convenient location to the Creeper Trail. It was spotlessly clean and had plenty of kitchen equipment to prepare our pre race meals. The owners were extremely kind to give us a late check out to shower and change after the race before driving home. Highly recommend this rental!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

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