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

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Damascus, VA
  • Virginia Creeper Damascus
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Adventure Damascus
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Virginia Creeper Trail Abingdon
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Abingdon, VA (VJI-Virginia Highlands)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed

Common area 1

1 Double Futon

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

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 large 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.

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 full access to the home EXCEPT for the deck on the river(private property), the basement and the shed on the property.
**We have a drip coffee maker.

Property manager

Cory Forrester
Premier Host

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Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Damascus

Located in Damascus, this cottage is on a river. Triplett Mill and Wolf Hill Shopping Center are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Mount Rogers National Recreation Area and Jefferson National Forest. Adventure Damascus and Harry L. Coomes Recreation Center are also worth visiting.
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Damascus, VA

What's nearby

  • Virginia Creeper Damascus - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Damascus Town Park - 3 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Adventure Damascus - 3 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Virginia Creeper Trail Abingdon - 16 min drive - 19.6 km
  • Barter Theatre - 17 min drive - 19.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Damascus Brewery - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Abingdon Vineyards - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Alvarado Station - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Damascus Diner - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Damascus Old Mill - ‬3 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?

Checkout 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 away from Mount Rogers National Recreation Area and Virginia Creeper Damascus. Triplett Mill and Damascus Town Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Willard B.

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

Bristol Race

All good. No propane so we used the fire pit.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacy J.

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

Great location on Creeper Trail

We enjoyed our stay in VA. This cute little house is directly on the VA Creeper Trail and the river is behind the house. Cute fire pit area and really sweet neighborhood cat that my boys got to love on. We had a great stay and would definitely return.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

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

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

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

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

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

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

William

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great place to stay and enjoy nature. Close to town to enjoy the activities there. The Virginia Creeper Trail is right in front of the house for easy access whether biking or hiking. Very clean and spacious with everything you’ll need for your stay.

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

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

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

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

Julia P.

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

A great place to stay

The property was clean and roomy, with 2 bathrooms, 3 bedrooms (5 beds in all), a large living room and another sitting room. What’s more, it’s located right on the Virginia Creeper Trail. Right now, there’s a lot of construction on the highway that runs in front of the house, but this was not a problem or an inconvenience, and it won’t be happening forever. We enjoyed ourselves thoroughly.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

David E.

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

5 stars

Prooerty waa spot on as listed, very friendly owners and absolute beautiful property along the river and trail as we had wanted. Highly recommend for any stay and will definitely be staying here in future.
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

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

Melissa M.

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

biking and fishing

peaceful
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

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

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

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

Dorothy W B.

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

Better than expected.

Beautifully decorated. For a few small suggestions: Include type of coffee pot provided, in the amenities for the ad. More towel racks in first bathroom. Directions for the TV on using remotes (one for sound) cable, etc.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 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

Verified traveller

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

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