Virginia Creeper Trail Recovery

Long-term Lodging in the Damascus - Whitetop Corridor

Including the communities of Damascus, Taylor's Valley, Green Cove, Whitetop and Konnarock

The following establishments have expressed an interest in providing long-term lodging to contractors, subcontractors and other workers employed in the rebuilding of the Virginia Creeper Trail.

Updated 9-25-2025

Listings are closed. Please contact the contractor directly.


FY26 Federal Government Per Diem Rates for Damascus, Virginia
Lodging $110 - Meals and Incidentals $68
Understanding per diem rates and advice

Separate Listing Page for the Whitetop Community

Personal recommendations for out-of-area lodging

Barrett House

Barrett House Riverside
Barrett House Facebook page
In Damascus
Offering three rooms
Call (423) 571-1830
Laurel Run Cabins

Laurel Run Cabins

Laurel Run Cabins
Laurel Run Cabins website
On Laurel Creek 1/4 mile from Damascus
Multiple offers including waterfront housekeeping units,
large five-bedroom house, cottage near Alvarado
Email contact



Creekside RV Park

Damascus Creekside RV Park in Downtown Damascus
Offering six - 40’+ RV sites 30/15amp Water/Sewer
Two - 30’ RV sites 30/15 amp Water/Sewer
Call (276) 475-5276
Bowlin Street House

Room on Bowlin Street
In Damascus near the Town Park
Furnished Finder listing
YouTube video walkthrough
Email contact

Lucky Star Cabin

Lucky Star Cabin
In Taylor's Valley above Hellbender's Cafe
3 bedroom, 2 bath
King, queen, full, pullout couch
Long term rental agreements from November 2025 to April 2026.
Lucky Star Airbnb site
Email contact
Call Jamie (276) 477-0178
Hen's Loft

Hen's Loft
In Damascus next to Wicked Chicken
Three bedrooms, private suites with private bathrooms
Call (321) 205-6797

Rivertrail Inn

Rivertrail Inn
Rivertrail Inn website
River Trail Inn offers modern suites with full kitchens
and balconies overlooking the Creeper Trail and Laurel Creek
Located in Damascus near Food City
Call (276) 608-6515
Granny's House

Granny's House
Granny's House
Located in Taylors Valley which is in the middle of the White Top
to Damascus portion of the trail (house is ˝ mile from the trail)
4 bedrooms 1 ˝ bath
Email contact

Old Farm House

MaMaw's House
MaMaw's House Vrbo link
3 bedrooms/3 full baths.
Located approximately 2 miles to town center of Damascus.
Email contact
Call (276) 791-5040
House on Shady Avenue

House on Shady Avenue
Newly renovated, fully furnished home including laundry appliances,
2 BR, 1 Bath with large yard (lawn maintenance included).
Call Derwin Creech (919) 369-5859

River House

River House
Two miles from Damascus toward Abingdon.
Spacious home with 4 bedrooms and 3.5 baths. Set up to be able to offer 3 separate
and private living areas with individual entrances. Located on the river with huge deck and fire pit.
Text Amy West at (423) 715-5106 for air bnb links for more pics.
Willow Tree

Willow Tree
Willow Tree Retreat near Damascus Va
4 bedrooms 2 baths, wraparound Porch.
Peaceful quiet neighborhood.
No smoking inside cabin.
Contact Vickie Hylton, (540) 355-6865.
Email contact

Virginia Creeper Lodge

Virginia Creeper Lodge
Virginia Creeper Lodge website
Six rooms, private baths
Located on the Virginia Creeper Trail
Large outdoor deck
Community area, large dining area
Call (276) 451-8516 or (276) 492-1041
Email contact
White Oak Lane

White Oak Lane
White Oak Lane Airbnb site
Offering a peaceful space sleeps up to 4 guests.
2 miles from downtown Damascus.
Email contact

Ashley's Abode

Ashley's Abode
Ashley's Abode website
In Green Cove community, near Whitetop
3 bedroom, 2-bath farmhouse, renovated in 2009
On 15 acres, large deck and front porch
Close to the Creeper Trail, Appalachian Trail and Mount Rogers NRA
Email contact
Trail's Bend

Trail's Bend
Trail's Bend Airbnb site
7 miles from Damascus, Located across bridge from Alvarado trailhead
Recently renovated 2 BR 2 BA cottage on 15+ acres on the Holston River and Creeper Trail.
Wraparound porch and peaceful surroundings. Fully furnished.
1 BR downstairs with one queen bed & large upstairs containing one full, three twin beds
Email contact
Call (727) 804-7431

Starlight Studionat Trail's Bend

Starlight Studio at Trails Bend
Starlight Studio Airbnb Page
7 miles from Damascus
Furnished studio apartment with king bed.
Located on peaceful 15+ acre property on the Creeper Trail
and Holston River at the Alvarado trailhead.
Call (727) 804-7431
Email contact
Whitetop Farmhouse

The Whitetop Farmhouse
Whitetop Farmhouse Airbnb site
Located at Whitetop Station
2,200 square foot 4-bedroom, 2-bath farmhouse
located just 50 feet from the Virginia Creeper Trail
and only a couple hundred feet from Whitetop Station.
Additional parking available on the property for equipment
Email contact
Call (276) 614-6011

The RiverHouse

The RiverHouse
Riverhouse Airbnb Page
Relax with the whole family at this peaceful and private home on the
Whitetop Laurel river in Damascus. Bird watching, fishing, bonfires,
hot tub, kayaking, tubing, tent camping, bike riding all from the backyard.
The RiverHouse is walking distance to downtown, the Creeper Trail and Appalachian Trail.
Call (423) 956-4549
Email contact
The Rock Cabin

The Rock Cabin
The Rock Cabin Airbnb site
Keep it simple at this cozy and private river rock home with 5 acres to explore in Damascus.
Take in the Mountain View’s from the hot tub or enjoy the spacious, covered, back deck.
This home is a short walk to the Creeper Trail, Appalachian Trail,
local grocery store, and Main Street Damascus.
Email contact
Call (423) 956-4549

Log Cabin

Historic Log Cabin
Gentry Creek lodging website
By the River, 6 miles from Damascus
Private rustic log cabin is newly furnished,
screened in porch, gazebo and nice trails
On 7 acres with 8 ponds.
Hear the sounds of the creek right behind the cabin
and cross the bridge to see the horses
Call (423) 727-7080
Email contact
Horse Farm

Horse Farm in Laurel Bloomery
Gentry Creek lodging website
6 miles from Damascus
This upstairs Cottage is located on a lovely Horse Farm,
so Bring carrots and apples!
We join the Cherokee National Forest, Hiking Trails,
Double Waterfall, Ponds, Creek, Horses!
Email contact
Call (423) 727-7080

Virginia Creeper Trail Cottages

Virginia Creeper Trail Cottages
Virginia Creeper Trail Cottages website
By Beaverdam Creek in Damascus
Four cottages available
Relax in any of our cottages with the Virginia Creeper Trail just steps away.
Enjoy the sounds of the river right in your backyard.
Link to Contact Page
Horse Farm

Laurel Creek RV Park
Laurel Creek RV Park website
In Damascus on Laurel Creek
The Laurel Creek RV Park is a full-service, RV-based campground
21 sites offered
Electricity, sewer, water, fire rings, wifi
Call (276)477-3656

Countryside Airbnb

Countryside Airbnb
Countryside Airbnb booking site
Three bedroom home,
sleeping up to 6 guests
5 miles from downtown Damascus
Email contact
Paps View

Paps View Airbnb
Paps View Airbnb booking site
2 bedroom cabin in Lodi, VA,
8 miles from downtown Damascus,
sleeps up to 4 people.
Email contact

Laurel Wind cottage

Laurel Wind Airbnb
Laurel Wind Airbnb site
Laurel Wind
4 bedroom home on Main Street in Damascus
Sleeps up to 8 guests
Email contact
Big Dam Room

Big Dam Room
Kitchenette, laundry, walk in shower,
closets, microwave, fridge with freezer,
coffee pot, cooking utensils, propane grill,
utilities included, fireplace,
private entrance, king size bed, linens included.
Contact April (910) 723-7837
Email contact

Lodge1 1759

Lodge 1759 Airbnb site
Lodge 1759 - Damascus
3 separate units
two with 2 bedrooms and one with 1 bedroom.
Each unit comes fully furnished,
plenty of parking available, on-site laundry facility.
Email contact
Call or text Megan at (843) 819-3283 with any questions.
Riversong Retreat

Riversong Retreat Airbnb site
Riversong Retreat
Riversong Retreat approximately 7 miles from Damascus.
On the trail and river.
One garage bay for storage of tools, toys, etc.
3 bedrooms, 2 baths.
Bi-monthly cleaning included in price.
Email contact
Contact Sharlene (423)360-0572 or David (423)360-3894



Deer Run Cottage - Laurel Bloomery, TN
4 bedrooms, 2 bath. Fully furnished,
with grills and an outdoor firepit.
Can sleep up to 8 guests.
8.3 miles from Damascus
Airbnb Site
Email contact
Call (910)2281518
Shadow Lane Konnarock

Shadow Lane - Konnarock
Single wide mobile home located in Konnarock,VA.
2 bedrooms with full size beds, 1 room with twin bunk beds.
Turn-key with all appliances, linens and towels, tv and internet.
Trash removal and weekly cleaning.
Email contact
Call (434) 841-8063



Millsap-Baker Estate - Damascus
Sleeps 10 adults -- 6 beds (2K, 2Q, 2T) / 4 bedrooms & 3 full baths
Full Kitchen, Full Laundry, Free Wifi, TVs, continuous hot water.
1.5 acres, free Parking
(room for many large contractor trucks adjacent to Hwy 58)
Provided: Linens (beds and bath), supplies (kitchen & bath), housekeeping
Website
Email contact
Call (276) 492-4944
Apple House - Konnarock

Apple House - Konnarock
1-bedroom, 1-bathroom mountain retreat
King-size bed in the master bedroom
Queen sleeper sofa in the living area
Deck with panoramic views of Whitetop Mountain
Starlink internet, fresh filtered mountain spring water
15-minute drive to Chilhowie or Damascus for restaurants and groceries
Airbnb Link
Email contact
Call (334) 728-1347



Old Mill Music & RV Park
Laurel Bloomery, TN - 6 miles from Damascus
20 RV sites complete with full hookups
Water, Sewer, Electric (30 & 50 AMP)
bathhouse and laundry
Our location offers nearby hiking, fishing, kayaking, and more
Website
Email contact
Call (423) 791-8590


4-Bedroom Pool Home
3.5 miles from downton Damascus
1.5 acres of grassland just a mile away
from the Creeper Trail and Appalachian Trail.
4 bedrooms with double beds each - 3 rooms have televisions
kitchen is complete with new appliances
Email contact
Call (813) 333-2332

Sycamore Ridge RV Park

Sycamore Ridge RV Park - Damascus
Off Shady Avenue near the ballfields
Up tp 18 RV sites complete with full hookups
50,30,15 amp electric at each site
with county water and sewer
Email contact
Call (919) 369-5859


Cottage at Willow Tree
2 bedroom 1 bath
Hot Tub
Airbnb Site
Email contact
Call (540) 355-6865


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