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The Dancing Bear Inn

3.0 star property
3-star guest house near Mount Rogers National Recreation Area

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Terrace/patio
Studio, Private Bathroom (Papa) | Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets
Interior
Studio, Private Bathroom (Papa) | Bathroom | Hair dryer, towels, soap, shampoo
Exterior
Reviews
9.6

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendlyPet friendlyPet friendly
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning

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Map
203 E Laurel Ave, Damascus, VA, 24236
  • Popular LocationVirginia Creeper Damascus1 min walk
  • Popular LocationAdventure Damascus2 min walk
  • Popular LocationEmory and Henry College25 min drive
  • AirportTri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional)46 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Standard Double Room, Private Bathroom (Brother Bear Suite)

Standard Double Room, Private Bathroom (Brother Bear Suite) | Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, Private Bathroom (Brother Bear Suite)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Double Room, Ensuite (Sister Bear Suite) | Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, Ensuite (Sister Bear Suite)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Apartment, Ensuite (Mama Bear) | Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Apartment, Ensuite (Mama Bear)

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Studio, Private Bathroom (Papa)

Studio, Private Bathroom (Papa) | Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Studio, Private Bathroom (Papa)

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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includes taxes & fees
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About the neighborhood

Damascus

City center stay.With a stay at this Damascus guesthouse, you'll be steps from Adventure Damascus and Virginia Creeper Damascus. Mount Rogers National Recreation Area and Jefferson National Forest are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Virginia Creeper Damascus - 1 min walk
  • Adventure Damascus - 2 min walk
  • Abingdon Vineyards - 13 min drive
  • Virginia Creeper Trail Abingdon - 19 min drive
  • Emory and Henry College - 25 min drive

Getting around

  • Tri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Damascus Brewery - 1 min drive
  • Damascus Diner - 2 min walk
  • Alvarado Station - 11 min drive
  • Abingdon Vineyards - 12 min drive
  • Damascus Old Mill - 4 min walk

About this property

The Dancing Bear Inn

3-star guest house near Mount Rogers National Recreation Area
The Dancing Bear Inn offers its guests a garden, express check-out, and a communal living room. WiFi is free in public spaces. The Dancing Bear Inn also features a microwave in a common area and a refrigerator in a common area. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Damascus guesthouse.

  • 8 guestrooms or units
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Express check-out
  • Garden
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
The Dancing Bear Inn offers 8 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided.

This Damascus guesthouse provides complimentary wireless Internet access. 39-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Housekeeping is offered on request and change of towels can be requested.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • Bicycle cleaning area
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels

Outdoor space

  • Yard

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Wet bar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information; your host will greet you
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Host will greet you, key retrieval

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

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
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and cash. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

Property is also known as

The Dancing Bear Inn Damascus
The Dancing Bear Inn Guesthouse
The Dancing Bear Inn Guesthouse Damascus

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Dancing Bear Inn to the airport?

The Dancing Bear Inn is 17.9 mi (24-min drive) away from the Abingdon, VA (VJI-Virginia Highlands) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Dancing Bear Inn?

As of Apr 30, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Dancing Bear Inn on May 28, 2024 start from $115.0, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does The Dancing Bear Inn have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Dancing Bear Inn.

Does The Dancing Bear Inn offer free breakfast?

The Dancing Bear Inn does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Dancing Bear Inn?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse.

What time is check-in at The Dancing Bear Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Dancing Bear Inn?

This guesthouse offers free self parking.

Does The Dancing Bear Inn have a pool?

The Dancing Bear Inn does not have a pool.

Does The Dancing Bear Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this guesthouse.

How close is The Dancing Bear Inn to downtown Damascus?

The Dancing Bear Inn is 0.2 mi away from Damascus.

The Dancing Bear Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 83 out of 107 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 107 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 107 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 107 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 107 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Amenities
Great room in a great small town. Wish I could have stayed longer.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sheila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely place to stay!
Lovely brief stay, friendly welcome, great accommodations, highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Highly recommended for starting the MABDR
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We stayed overnight. Was nice. Would definitely return if in the area again.

10/10 Excellent

paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alicia

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Home like experience! Great to have a full kitchen. Loved being able to walk to restaurants/shops and bike to Shuttle Shack. Overall highly recommended and will definitely stay again!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Johney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect
Amazing inn. Perfect for our couple weekend. I wouldn’t change a thing.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Stay!
Really great! Elizabeth was very kind and friendly and obviously has her business down pat. Very clean, fairly priced, private, cute, and close to everything you want to do in Damascus. Stay Here!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a wonderful three days. Elizabeth and Pat went so far above and beyond. The best hosts ever!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023