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Damascus Home w/ Fire Pit & Views, Walk to Shops!

Damascus vacation home with kitchen

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TV, fireplace
Outdoor dining
Hair dryer, towels
Outdoor dining
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

7 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 225000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Damascus, VA
  • Place, Mount Rogers National Recreation Area
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Virginia Creeper Damascus
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Adventure Damascus
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, Abingdon, VA (VJI-Virginia Highlands)
    ‪24 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Damascus

In Damascus .Within a 5-minute walk of the vacation home, you'll find Virginia Creeper Damascus and Adventure Damascus. Mount Rogers National Recreation Area and Appalachian Heritage Distillery are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Mount Rogers National Recreation Area - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Virginia Creeper Damascus - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Adventure Damascus - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Damascus Town Park - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Damascus Visitor Center and Branch Library - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Abingdon, VA (VJI-Virginia Highlands) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Damascus Brewery - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Abingdon Vineyards - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Tipsy Bear - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Damascus Old Mill - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Damascus Diner - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Damascus Home w/ Fire Pit & Views, Walk to Shops!

Escape to Damascus at ‘A River’s Edge Lodging,’ a 7-bed + Loft, 4.5-bath vacation rental home situated on Laurel Creek. While boasting 5,000 square feet, 3 living areas, 2 furnished decks, and a fireplace, this property is located in the heart of town! Easily access shops, restaurants, and cafe’s along the Virginia Creeper Trail as you explore “Trail Town USA”, where 7 well-known trails intersect! After a day spent hiking, pedaling, or trout fishing, enjoy a BBQ and s’mores around the fire pit.

-- THE PROPERTY --

Walkability | 5,000 Sq Ft | Free WiFi | Off-Street Parking

Perfect for families and groups of outdoor enthusiasts, this spacious property is equipped with all the comforts of home and provides easy access to a variety of hiking and biking trails.

Bedroom 1: Queen Bed, Queen Sleeper Sofa | Bedroom 2: Queen Bed | Bedroom 3: Queen Bed | Bedroom 4: Queen Bed | Bedroom 5: 2 Twin Beds | Bedroom 6: Queen Bed | Bedroom 7: King Bed, Twin Day Bed: Loft: Queen Bed, Twin Bed | Additional Sleeping: Twin w/ Folding Frame, Roll-away Twin, Premium Queen Air Mattress

OUTDOOR LIVING: 2-spacious decks, dining area, Adirondack chairs, fire pit, gas grill
KITCHEN: Fully equipped, cooking basics, 3 coffeemakers, crock pot, toaster, breakfast bar
INDOOR LIVING: Flat-screen satellite TVs, dining table, hardwood floors, ample seating, antiques
GENERAL: Towels/linens, air conditioning, central heating, washer/dryer w/ detergent, hairdryer, keyless entry
SUITABILITY: Stairs required to access
PARKING: Driveway (4 vehicles), street parking
ADDT’L ACCOMMODATIONS: An additional property is available on-site w/ a separate nightly rate. If you would like to reserve both rentals, please inquire for more information prior to booking

-- THE LOCATION --

OUTDOOR ACTIVITY: Appalachian Trail (0.1 miles), Blue Blaze Bikes (0.3 miles), Damascus Town Park (0.5 miles), Virginia Creeper National Recreation Trail (0.9 miles), The Crooked Road: Musical Heritage Trail (16.2 miles), Whitetop Mountain (23.2 miles), Mount Rogers National Recreation Area (34.7 miles), Daniel Boone Heritage Trail, Iron Mountain Trail, Trans-America National Bicycle Route
ATTRACTIONS: Barter Theater (13.1 miles), Bristol Caverns (26.2 miles), Bristol Motor Speedway (37.2 miles)
AIRPORT: Tri-Cities Airport (45.7 miles)

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-- POLICIES --

- No smoking
- No pets allowed
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- NOTE: This property requires stairs to access
- NOTE: There is another bookable vacation rental on-site; other travelers may be present during your stay

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Street parking available
  • Limited onsite parking (max 4 spaces)

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 7 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 4.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 5,000 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Minimum check-in age: 18

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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets 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 is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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
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. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property

Damascus Home W/fire Pit & Views, Walk to Shops! Damascus

434234

Frequently asked questions

How close is Damascus Home w/ Fire Pit & Views, Walk to Shops! to the airport?

This vacation home is 18 mi (24-min drive) away from the Abingdon, VA (VJI-Virginia Highlands) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Damascus Home w/ Fire Pit & Views, Walk to Shops! have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

Does Damascus Home w/ Fire Pit & Views, Walk to Shops! offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Damascus Home w/ Fire Pit & Views, Walk to Shops!?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Damascus Home w/ Fire Pit & Views, Walk to Shops!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Damascus Home w/ Fire Pit & Views, Walk to Shops!?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Damascus Home w/ Fire Pit & Views, Walk to Shops! have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Damascus Home w/ Fire Pit & Views, Walk to Shops! have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Damascus Home w/ Fire Pit & Views, Walk to Shops! to downtown Damascus?

This vacation home is 0.2 mi away from Damascus.

Damascus Home w/ Fire Pit & Views, Walk to Shops! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 47 out of 50 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 50 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 50 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 50 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 50 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Perfect Downtown Location

This property is lovely and has the perfect downtown location! It has a great covered front porch with comfortable chairs so you can watch the world go by, or you can sit on the back deck and listen to the calming Laurel Creek. It has so many wonderful gathering spaces and was very clean. I will definitely rent here again!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Jodi

Family Time

We jad an amazing stay! The house was clean, beds were amazing and our time together as a family was fantastic!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house, the location, the host were great! We had a party of 13 adults and there was plenty of room, everything we could have ever needed was there. The host thought of everything. I was so impressed and we can't wait to return!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

CRYSTAL

WOMEN WHO WANDER

This house is fabulous! We rent every year. We are a large group of women who come to Damascus every year to ride bikes and hike. The house is in a perfect location. It is great for a large group. We always have a great time here. The owner is very accommodating and nice. Look forward to next year!! I highly recommend!!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ann R.

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

Damacus Family Reunion

Great place to stay with a large group! The hosts have made a beautiful home away from home that had everything we needed!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Team Retreat

A great location and a great space for lots of couples or families to gather.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Hobart H.

Great Stay

Very clean and comfortable. Close to everything in Damascus.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Great weekend get away for large group

Had a wonderful time for an extended family get together. Lots of places for everyone to sleep. Loved the river right by the home. And all the ducks!! Great weekend stay. Great hosts!! Worked very hard cleaning the home when we arrived after last guests checked out same day.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Crystal

Most wonderful house in a great location

We have a large group of women that travel to Damascus every year to bike to Abington. We have done this for the last 12 years and we have found the most perfect house for us. It is very well kept and the owner is very nice and accommodating. Sitting by the fire by the creek was fantastic.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Carla

Great house for a large group

Wonderful home in the heart of Damascus! Celebrated my husband’s 60th birthday and the house was perfect. We biked, hiked and walked to restaurants, bike shop and distillery. House was supplied with everything we needed. Beds were comfy. Susan was the perfect host and answered all my questions! We will be back!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth P.

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

Perfect for Extended Family

This was the perfect property for our long weekend trip with extended family. Excellent shared spaces along with privacy in the bedrooms and bathrooms. The little kids loved the huge shower in the downstairs! The location was perfect for spending time and exploring Damascus. Lovely front porch and back deck. We were able to walk to the bike shop for our rentals and shuttle service to Whitetop Station. Very convenient to walk to shops, restaurants, and parks. Short drive to the grocery store.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Marcie Landell

House rental

This property worked very well for our large family gathering. We were in town for a wedding so the work going on to reclaim the property outside from the hurricane damage didn't impact us negatively. The house is very large and comfortable with a large front porch and swing which the children enjoyed. The beds are comfortable and there were plenty of pots, glasses, plates and silverware to host our party. The extra refrigerator came in handy too. Great hosts that went out of their way to make us comfortable with beds and booster chairs brought to help us with the youngest ones.The views of the river are fantastic. The back deck is presently being reestablished following the hurricane and that will be a great addition, especially during the summer months. Highly recommend this property and hosts
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Jim

Perfect in every way!

10 adult stay for an 80th birthday celebration. The yard, stream and the house are beautiful. Plenty of rooms for everybody.. High quality furnishings throughout. Best location in Damascus, you can walk to anything. Everybody was a coffee drinker. I asked the owner for another coffee maker so we would have to one for caffeinated and 1 for decaf. Susan had one on the door step for us in the morning! The owners really want you to be happy.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

RYAN

amazing weekend!

We had a wonderful time at your home. We traveled to Damascus to do the Creeper trail with some friends from college and their families. There were 13 of us total, 6 adults and 7 kids ages 1.5-8. We had an AMAZING TIME! The house was so spacious, we all had plenty of room to spread out. The kids spent a lot of time by the creek while we hung out around the fire pit. The house was very clean and well equipped with anything you might need and the beds were VERY comfortable! The power went out due to a random storm and the owners had someone drop by lanterns and glow sticks for the kids. It was so thoughtful! We also really enjoyed being walking distance from local stores, a delicious coffee shop, and diner. I would highly recommend this home, we hope to travel back again sometime!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Trish

Amazing Homes and Host!

We rented this house for our daughter’s graduation so our whole family could stay together and I’m so glad glad we did! The house is amazing, huge and has everything you need! We had 18 total and there was more than enough space and comfy beds. The kitchen is very well equipped and had everything I needed to just a grad lunch for our entire family which was way better than going out to eat. The covered parking and fabulous front porch allowed us to spend time outside even in the rain. We spent most of our time on that front porch or the gorgeous sun room. The house was also extremely clean and well organized. We even had folding chairs and games for the kids. We had the privilege of meeting the own Susan who is just lovely. Super friendly, responsive and helpful!Highly recommend this home and host!! We’ll be back in 2 years for my daughters masters graduation and would love to rent this house again (if not sooner!!)
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Pam Sullivan

Great property for a big group!

We had a group of 12 adults and this beautiful craftsman house was perfect for entertaining a large group. The upstairs has been remodeled so the floor plan works even better than the existing photos show. We had happy hours around the fire pit, back deck and front porch. There are 2 refrigerators. The upstairs has a loft with 3 twins, a communal living room with TV and 3 spacious bedrooms (king room, queen with 2 twins and a queen). The multi bedroom is ensuite with separate access, no porch furniture when we stayed. The other two bedrooms have access to a full bath and a half bath. Downstairs is a queen room with living room and TV, separate access from the back deck. It shares a full bath with another queen room. The front bedroom adjacent to the large living room shares an enormous bathroom with another queen room. The front bedroom is on one end of the huge house and the bathroom is at the other end. While it is certainly worth the walk, it may not be suitable for someone with mobility problems. Everyone loved their rooms and thought the house was a lot of fun. There is also a bonus room between the large dining room and the kitchen that is used as a study. We used it to set up a puzzle and it was huge hit. The location is the best in town. A bike shop is a couple properties down, the AT comes through the front sidewalk and everything is walkable. Laurel Creek is right behind the fire pit and comes with a few ducks. Extra parking is right in front of the house. We highly recommend this rental for large families or group of friends.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Martha B.

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

Fabulous experience!

Everything was wonderful. The owners went above and beyond to make our stay comfortable. We especially appreciate the games, cards, puzzles and extra entertainment choices for our little ones. Clean, spacious, and even extra kitchen supplies.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Melinda

Amazing home & wonderful hostess!

I booked this amazing Damascus home for our daughter’s travel softball team and our families. We checked into the biggest, most accommodating retreat any of us could imagine. We were all super impressed with the cleanliness, sleeping accommodations, and things at the house available for our use. The thoughtfulness of Susan is far beyond anything I’ve ever experienced. She checked in with me a couple days before we arrived to offer ideas for things to do and make sure the house was adequately equipped with anything we would need. I prepared two meals for 20 people with no problem. Marshmallow roasting sticks? Provided. Marshmallows for roasting? Provided. Heavenly creek for wading? On site. Ample parking, thoughtful touches, amazing communication… I can’t say enough good things. Our girls and our families were all so impressed and loved every second of our stay. Susan, thank you so much. My youngest also wants to express her thanks for the house smelling like pumpkin spice- she loved it.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Graham J.

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

Wonderful stay

House location is an unusual mix of both riverside and in walking distance to downtown. The house layout is super for a large family gathering, We like the fact that the owner was interested in our family gathering. We highly recommend this property.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura C.

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

Lovely large home

Absolutely beautiful decor! Everyone in our group just kept saying how much they loved the house! Owners were very nice and accommodating. They were wonderful hosts. We will be back again!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Jim

Great relaxing retreat

Our family (11 in total including 4 grandchildren) had a wonderful Thanksgiving week in Damascus. The home was perfect for our needs and the many special touches provided by our hosts were unexpected and very appreciated. We certainly will consider this home in the future for family getaway.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Best Weekend Ever

This home is absolutely amazing! It is large, spacious, and absolutely the cleanest home I’ve ever stayed in! There were 15 of us, all friends, gather together to ride the trail. We had plenty of space for everyone. There was even a place for everyone to sit at a table for dinner. There’s a room to watch TV if you’re interested in watching ballgames, while others can gather in other rooms to play games, socialize, laugh etc. There are places to get away and be alone, and places to be together for laughter and fun. There are ample bedrooms and bathrooms for everyone to be comfortable. The kitchen is well stocked with everything you might need. The location couldn’t be any better for people that want to ride the trail. Overall I give this home an A+ plus.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Everything was perfect!

We had a fabulous time! The house was perfect for our large group. The kitchen was well equipped. The house was spotless when we arrived. Our kids loved playing in the creek! The owner was so friendly and responded quickly to all communication. We will definitely stay here again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter B.

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

Best Va Creeper House

Our second stay in this Beautiful home in Damascus, can’t wait to come again. Older home with incredible woodwork and tile but all the modern amenities come with it. Wish I could take this home with me wherever I travel!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Damascus, Va

Our family group, consisting of 5 siblings, 2 first cousins, 2 second cousins, spouses and 2 daughters, from 7 different states, and all over 50, had a wonderful stay. Our hostess was very helpful and encouraged us to contact her with any need. The house was very clean , included many amenities, and had a well equipped kitchen. Would love to return when I had more time to enjoy the surrounding area.