Cozy retreat in Damascus on the AT and Creeper Trail. Pet Friendly!

Damascus, Virginia
$224 avg/night
Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 3

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

Home Cabin

Property Type

Sleep 8

Max Sleeps

Night 2 nights

Min Stay

Enjoy quiet relaxation from either the front or back porches. Watch hikers coming down the mountain from TN on the AT while listening to the rolling waters of Beaver Dam Creek. Our cottage-style home is at the end of the Town Park next to the Damascus Library. You have a front row view of the Trail Days festivities, plus the many other fun, music and fall festivals. It is a short walk or easy bike ride to town and the Virginia Creeper Trail. Damascus has great eateries, a brewery and a distillery. There is a grocery store on your way into town, and bike rental shops galore like The Bike Station, plus much more!

Nearby Abingdon has the Barter Theater, great foodie destinations like The Tavern or 128 Pecan, and there is the Abingdon Vineyards with summer entertainment in Alvarado between Damascus and Abingdon!

Happy Trails Cottage is great for families or couples. There is a gas log fireplace, a smart TV for streaming, Wi-Fi, and a fully stocked kitchen. The third bedroom has a bunk bed with a double on the bottom and a single on top with a single trundled bed that pulls out, so there is plenty of room for families with multiple kids! HTC is Pet Friendly with a medium-size dog crate available.

The two main bedrooms (one upstairs and one downstairs) both have queen beds. There are extra linens, pillows and blankets available at all times. The washer and dryer will have some limited washing detergent and dryer sheets for a few rounds of laundry. Towels, washcloths, toilet paper are provided. There is an iron and ironing board set in the laundry room. There is a small library with puzzles and games for 'old school' family fun. The back porch has a picnic table and gas grill.

The kitchen has a side-by-side refrigerator/freezer, an oven (electric), a microwave overn and a dishwasher. There are both K-cup and regular coffee makers.

There is a large backyard for family outdoor fun. Bring outdoor activities with you for there or the park. Bring water shoes for wading in the creek beside the park or at Backbone Rock just up the road a couple of miles. Fly-fishing is a thing, so check on the regulations, seasons and stocking times. Check out Virginia Highlands State Park (about 45 minute drive) and see the wild ponies and fabulous views. Mt. Rogers is fantastic for hiking or trail riding horses. Bristol has all kinds of fun on State Street and HTC makes a great place to stay for the NASCAR races and the drag races, as well a Bristol's Rhythm & Roots Festival in September. Nearby Shady Valley and anywhere in SWVa, including the Back of the Dragon between Marion and Tazewell, is great for bikers wanting to hit the curves on their Harley's and see the scenery! Football season at Emory & Henry, Virginia Tech or ETSU - even the University of Tennessee is only two hours away, come and use HTC as a home base.

NOTE - Please look at photos of both front and back as there are steps/staircase to enter the house.

Family vacations, couples retreats, Girls Weekend or Guys Weekend - Come see it all and stay at Happy Trails Cottage! - Russ & Erin

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    1 Total (up To 50 Lbs Per Pet) Pet Friendly Service Animals Exempt From Fees Welcoming Dogs Only
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Fire Extinguisher No Carbon Monoxide Detector (host Has Indicated There Is No Carbon monoxide detector On The Property But There Are Gas Appliances; Consider Bringing A Portable Detector With You On The Trip) Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    3 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Uses Some LED Lighting
  • KITCHEN

    Blender Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Kitchen Island Microwave Oven Refrigerator Stovetop
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Firepit Gas Grill Outdoor Furniture Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    2 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Jetted Bathtub Shampoo Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books DVD Player Games Video Library Smart TV
  • LIVING SPACES

    Fireplace
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Games Children's Toys
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Area Rugs In Public Areas Hardwood Flooring In Public Areas If You Have Requests For Specific Accessibility Needs, Please Contact The Property Using The Information On The Reservation Confirmation Received After Booking. No Elevators Smoke-free Property Upper Floors Accessible By Stairs Only

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 8

Map Map

School District Availability

Review Review

  • Paul A.

    Submitted Apr 13, 2026

    Stayed Apr 9, 2026

    Everything was great

  • William F.

    Submitted Apr 11, 2026

    Stayed Apr 6, 2026

    SUPER clean…thank you! Everything you need within walking distance

  • Ramsey H.

    Submitted Mar 18, 2026

    Stayed Mar 12, 2026

    Delightful town and a lovely home. We really enjoyed our stay.

  • kathleen b.

    Submitted Jan 15, 2026

    Stayed Dec 26, 2025

    Loved the location, cleanliness and the amiable host.

  • Liz M.

    Submitted Dec 10, 2025

    Stayed Nov 24, 2025

    The cabin was clean and cozy and had everything necessary to host a Thanksgiving meal. The owner was helpful and easy to communicate with - recommend 10/10!

  • Allison M.

    Submitted Nov 20, 2025

    Stayed Nov 14, 2025

    We had a wonderful stay. The location of the cabin was perfect! Right off the creeper trail.

  • Alan M.

    Submitted Oct 27, 2025

    Stayed Oct 25, 2025

    Great and safe location. Beautiful property and has everything you need. I would stay there again if going back to ride the VA creeper trail.

  • Hannah K.

    Submitted Oct 26, 2025

    Stayed Oct 17, 2025

    We loved our stay in Damascus. This house is beautiful and right on the Creeper trail. The bike rack outside was greatly appreciated and the playground across the street was a big hit.

  • Kim W.

    Submitted Oct 22, 2025

    Stayed Oct 8, 2025

    Beautiful home with an amazing host! We left items, and the host graciously mailed them back to us. Thank you so much for everything!

  • Scott F.

    Submitted Oct 16, 2025

    Stayed Oct 10, 2025

    Excellent location and well-maintained property. Outstanding location for those wanting to day-hike the creeper and Appalachian trail. The kitchen is well-stocked and the house was well-cleaned. Would most definitely stay there again.

  • Amanda Y.

    Submitted Oct 12, 2025

    Stayed Oct 6, 2025

    Conveniently located. Very clean, well stocked and comfy beds. We loved this house!

  • Kristina S.

    Submitted Sep 16, 2025

    Stayed Sep 12, 2025

    We had an amazing stay at the happy trails cottage! It is one of the nicest places we have stayed through VRBO. Great location, very clean, and the owner went above and beyond to help us out with a last minute booking! 100 percent will come back in the future!!!

  • Delane T.

    Submitted Aug 24, 2025

    Stayed Aug 21, 2025

    Great location for enjoying the Creeper Trail and/or the Appalachian Trail. The house is very nice and clean, with comfortable beds and linens. Aslo, the property owner was very helpful, not only with the house details, but also information about the local area.

  • William F.

    Submitted Aug 19, 2025

    Stayed Aug 8, 2025

    Perfect home for a week in Damascus for the whole family. Host was very prompt at communicating what to expect and we would stay there again.

  • Dawn D.

    Submitted Aug 13, 2025

    Stayed Aug 1, 2025

    Very nice house, clean nice location. Would stay there again

  • Kimberly J.

    Submitted Jul 26, 2025

    Stayed Jul 21, 2025

    What a comfortable, clean, wonderful home in a perfect location! Damascus is the friendliest town, and it had absolutely everything you needed. With the AT literally out your front door, we could not have asked for a more perfect place to stay!

  • Shannon E.

    Submitted Jul 20, 2025

    Stayed Jul 3, 2025

    We had a lovely time at happy trails. So convenient to the creek, downtown Damascus, and the trails - right from the front door. We will 100% stay here again. The house was so cozy and clean, and had a couple of nice porches for outside seating in the evening. Just what we needed! Thanks for a wonderful time!

  • Melinda H.

    Submitted Jul 20, 2025

    Stayed Jul 17, 2025

    Very nice house with a well stocked kitchen and a good layout. Will definitely stay here again.

  • PATRICIA B.

    Submitted Jun 23, 2025

    Stayed Jun 19, 2025

    House was perfect. Great location,well stocked and very commodious. Communicated with the host. Russell responded quickly and was super helpful and accommodating. Will definitely be back!

  • Tina S.

    Submitted Jun 17, 2025

    Stayed Jun 12, 2025

    Fantastic home, fantastic location. We've stayed in Damascus many times over the years. This is by far the best rental ever. The host has thought of everything. We wanted for nothing. I absolutely recommend this stay.

  • Zach D.

    Submitted May 30, 2025

    Stayed May 15, 2025

    I've stayed at many rentals across the greater Damascus area, and this one is the tops. Highly recommended.

  • Alexis V.

    Submitted May 26, 2025

    Stayed May 23, 2025

    We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in Damascus at Happy Trails Cottage. The kids enjoyed swimming in the creek across the street both afternoons, and we were able to walk to several restaurants for lunch and dinner. The home is cozy and had eveything we needed for our stay.

  • Paul A.

    Submitted Apr 14, 2025

    Stayed Apr 10, 2025

    Clean cottage, nice town

  • Nisrine P.

    Submitted Apr 7, 2025

    Stayed Mar 31, 2025

    Great in all areas: great location next to the public library and trails, owner was very communicative, house was clean and well maintained.

  • Kristi B.

    Submitted Mar 18, 2025

    Stayed Mar 10, 2025

    We had a great time! Happy Trails Cottage is in a great location and the host was extremely accommodating and easy to communicate with. When we got back to the cottage in the evenings after hiking/biking nearby, my children especially enjoyed the town park and creek, right outside the front door.

  • James C.

    Submitted Jan 15, 2025

    Stayed Jan 9, 2025

    Really enjoyed the home, Excellent Very Clean, Up dated… The host was most gracious,”…

  • Gene B.

    Submitted Jan 2, 2025

    Stayed Dec 26, 2024

    Great location with easy access to the Creeper Trail and AT. Would definately recommend!

  • Olivia P.

    Submitted Dec 10, 2024

    Stayed Nov 27, 2024

    We can’t say enough wonderful things about our stay at the Happy Trails cabin in Damascus. You can’t beat the location - walkable to every spot in town and right on the Creeper Trail and Appalachian Trail. Lawrence was exceptionally responsive and helpful. Looking forward to staying again!

  • Gates H.

    Submitted Sep 29, 2024

    Stayed Sep 27, 2024

    Trip interrupted by hurricane and was handled to perfection by our host.

  • Peter and Jennif....

    Submitted Sep 1, 2024

    Stayed Aug 30, 2024

    Very clean, well furnished home. Very comfortable for three couples. Absolutely no complaints!

  • Gwendolyn G.

    Submitted Aug 4, 2024

    Stayed Aug 2, 2024

    Beautiful house! Just what we needed for the weekend! Clean and well appointed with everything we needed.😊 n, well-appointed with everything we neede

  • Michael H.

    Submitted Jul 26, 2024

    Stayed Jul 19, 2024

    This was a great place! The pictures didn't do it justice. The location is excellent as the AT runs right by the front door. Would stay at again

  • Jana R.

    Submitted Jul 25, 2024

    Stayed Jul 22, 2024

    This place was just like being home. We booked a last minute trip to ride the VCT and ended up staying an extra night because we loved the trip so much. This place had everything you'd need to have a comfortable stay!

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