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

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Exterior
Exterior
Property grounds
Well-behaved pets are welcome!
Two easy-to-use outdoor hammocks

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 70.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Damascus, VA
  • Virginia Creeper Damascus
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Adventure Damascus
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Virginia Creeper Trail Abingdon
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Abingdon, VA (VJI-Virginia Highlands)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Loft

3 Single Beds

Lower Floor

1 Queen Bed

Main Floor Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Lower Floor Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Main Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

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 manager

Fancy Kalb-Perez
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17
No Infants
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: limit 12 total
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Pet friendly with $50 per pet, per stay fee ( must be house trained and well behaved)

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

About the area

Damascus

Damascus is home to this holiday home. Appalachian Heritage Distillery and Abingdon Vineyards 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.
Map
Damascus, VA

What's nearby

  • Virginia Creeper Damascus - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Adventure Damascus - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Damascus Town Hall - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Virginia Creeper Trail Abingdon - 19 min drive - 20.0 km
  • Emory and Henry College - 21 min drive - 27.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Damascus Brewery - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Abingdon Vineyards - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Alvarado Station - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Damascus Diner - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Damascus Old Mill - ‬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).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 124 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gg108 G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet stay
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 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

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

8/10 Good

scott l.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

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

Tina P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katherine S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Steven R.

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

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

Heidi B.

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

About the host

Hosted by Fancy Kalb-Perez

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