Title: Cozy retreat in Damascus on the AT and Creeper Trail. Pet Friendly! Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire cabin # Cozy retreat in Damascus on the AT and Creeper Trail. Pet Friendly! ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103560000/103552800/103552751/8fc325b2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103560000/103552800/103552751/100ade22.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103560000/103552800/103552751/8cdab912.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103560000/103552800/103552751/95ec9d97.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103560000/103552800/103552751/16a0353c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location From the front porch of Happy Trails Cottage, watch hikers descend from TN on the AT while listening to Beaver Dam Creek's soothing waters. Enjoy quiet relaxation in this cottage-style home at the end of Town Park next to Damascus Library. Inside, cozy up by a gas log fireplace and stream your favorite shows on a smart TV with Wi-Fi. 10 Exceptional ### Entire cabin 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8 ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Fireplace - Barbecue grill - Pet-friendly ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Cozy retreat in Damascus on the AT and Creeper Trail. Pet Friendly! 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 ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cabin: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Jetted bathtub - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - Smart TV - Video library ### Outdoor areas - Firepit - Gas grill - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - Up to 23 kg per pet ### Suitability/Accessibility - Area rugs in public areas - Hardwood flooring in public areas - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Safety features - 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) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - At least 80% lighting from LEDs ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM Minimum check-in age - 21 ### 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 ### Check-out instructions The host requires you to complete the following before checking out: Load and start the dishwasher Strip any used beds and gather used towels Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host. ### Pets Pets are allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs only 1 total (up to 23 kg per pet) Note from host: There is a medium size dog crate in 3rd bed closet ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 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 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=36.630455,-81.78888&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:mgr%7EEnkerN%3FS%3FS%40Q%3FS%40S%3FS%40Q%40SBS%40Q%40SBSBQBS%40QBQDSBQDQBSDQDQDQDQDQFQDOFQDQFOFQFOHOFQFMHQHMFOHOHMHOHMJMHMJMHMJMJMJKJKHMLKJIJKLKJKLILIJILILILGJILINELILGLGNELGLENELENELCNCLENCNCLCNANCNANALANAN%3FNAN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FN%40N%3FN%40L%40N%40N%40NBN%40LBNBNBLDNBNBLDLDNDLDNFLDLFLFNHLDLHLHJFLHLHLHJHLHJJLJJJJHLJHLJJLJHLJLHLJLHLJLHLHNHLHNHNFLHPFLFPHNFNFPFNDPFPFNDPDPDPDPDPDPDRBPBPDRBPBP%40RBPBR%40RBP%40R%40R%40P%3FR%40R%40R%3FP%3FR%3FR%3FR%3FR%3FPARAR%3FRAPARARCPARCRCPARCPCPERCPCPEPEREPEPEPENERGNGPENGPGNGPINGNGNINGNINILININIJKNILKLILKLIJMLKJILMJKHKJMHKLMHKHMHMHMHKFMHMFMFOHMFMDMFODMDODMDMFOBOBMBODOBM%40OBOBO%40O%40M%40O%3FO%40O%40M%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAOAO%3FMAOAOAOCOCMAOCOEMCOCMCOGMEOEMEMEOGMEMGMIOGMGKIMGMIMIKIMIMIKMMIKKKIMKIMKKKMKKKMIMKMIMKOIKIOIOIMGOIOIOGOGOIOGQGOGQEOGQEOGSEOEQEQEQESCQEQCQESCQAQCSCQCSASAQCSASAQ%3FSAS%3FSAQ%3FS%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=cC21L9KKf76dYsSII9xziMnww3A=) Damascus, VA #### What's nearby - Damascus Town Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles - Damascus Visitor Center and Branch Library - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles - Virginia Creeper Damascus - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles - Adventure Damascus - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles - Virginia Creeper Trail Abingdon - 20 min drive - 15.4 miles #### Getting around - Abingdon, VA (VJI-Virginia Highlands) - 24 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪The Damascus Brewery - ‬2 min drive - ‪Abingdon Vineyards - ‬13 min drive - ‪Main Street Coffee & Cream - ‬9 min walk - Wilson’s Cafe And Grill - ‪Tipsy Bear - ‬15 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Cozy retreat in Damascus on the AT and Creeper Trail. Pet Friendly! pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. ### What time is check-in at Cozy retreat in Damascus on the AT and Creeper Trail. Pet Friendly!? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Cozy retreat in Damascus on the AT and Creeper Trail. Pet Friendly!? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Cozy retreat in Damascus on the AT and Creeper Trail. Pet Friendly! located? > Situated in Damascus, this cabin is steps away from Mount Rogers National Recreation Area, Damascus Town Park and Damascus Visitor Center and Branch Library. Virginia Creeper Damascus and Damascus Town Hall are also within 10 minutes. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Cozy retreat in Damascus on the AT and Creeper Trail. Pet Friendly! Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location 10 - Excellent 25 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Paul A. 14 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great stay Clean cottage, nice town ##### Paul A. Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nisrine P. 7 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great time Great in all areas: great location next to the public library and trails, owner was very communicative, house was clean and well maintained. ##### Nisrine P. Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alexis V. 26 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family Creeper Trail weekend 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. ##### Alexis V. Stayed 3 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Zach D. 30 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect stay, great location. I've stayed at many rentals across the greater Damascus area, and this one is the tops. Highly recommended. ##### Zach D. Stayed 3 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### James C. 15 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Really enjoyed the home , Excellent Very Clean, Up dated… The host was most gracious,”.. Really enjoyed the home, Excellent Very Clean, Up dated… The host was most gracious,”… ##### James C. Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tina S. 17 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy 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. ##### Tina S. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kristi B. 18 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Happy Trails Cottage 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. ##### Kristi B. Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gene B. 2 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place and location! Great location with easy access to the Creeper Trail and AT. Would definately recommend! ##### Gene B. Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gates H. 29 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### First class host Trip interrupted by hurricane and was handled to perfection by our host. ##### Gates H. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jana R. 25 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### HTC was great! 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! ##### Jana R. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michael H. 26 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place. Really convenient. Would stay at again. 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 ##### Michael H. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Olivia P. 10 Dec 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect Nature Retreat! 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! ##### Olivia P. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Peter and Jennifer D. 1 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Just the right thing for stay with family Very clean, well furnished home. Very comfortable for three couples. Absolutely no complaints! ##### Peter and Jennifer D. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gwendolyn G. 4 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great stay! Beautiful house! Just what we needed for the weekend! Clean and well appointed with everything we needed.😊 n, well-appointed with everything we neede ##### Gwendolyn G. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Marcella R. 20 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Relaxing Getaway My husband and I booked this home for a couple nights when we were in town biking the Virginia Creeper Trail. Had a great experience all around. Home is nice, comfortable, and well- stocked with everything you’ll need to relax! Peaceful location and still close to everything. Will stay again. ##### Marcella R. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Melissa H. 7 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Happy Trails stay Our stay at Happy Trails was wonderful! We were coming in town for a family reunion and when Happy Trails come up with an availability, we were so glad we decided to cancel our hotel reservations! Everything you could need was provided for! The attention to detail was amazing. We are already trying to plan our next stay! ##### Melissa H. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tom B. 18 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Very comfortable stay in Damascus This property is situated right on a city park near the creek that runs through Damascus. The design inside is very nice. One bedroom With queen bed and attached bath upstairs. Two bedrooms downstairs, one with queen and one with bunk beds with Hall bath in between. Very comfortable overall. ##### Tom B. 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