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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)
Interior
Studio, Private Bathroom (Papa) | Bathroom
Terrace/patio
Reviews
9.6

Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

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Map
203 E Laurel Ave, Damascus, VA, 24236
  • Popular LocationVirginia Creeper Damascus1 min walk
  • Popular LocationAdventure Damascus2 min walk
  • Popular LocationAbingdon Vineyards13 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)

Standard Double Room, Private Bathroom (Brother Bear Suite)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Double Room, Ensuite (Sister Bear Suite)

Double Room, Ensuite (Sister Bear Suite)

Double Room, Ensuite (Sister Bear Suite)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Apartment, Ensuite (Mama Bear)

Apartment, Ensuite (Mama Bear)

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)

Studio, Private Bathroom (Papa)

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

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About the area

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
  • South Holston Lake - 15 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. 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

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Things to do

  • Bike cleaning
  • Bike parking

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Digital channels
  • Flat-screen TV

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Heating (climate-controlled)

Bathroom

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

Outdoor space

  • Yard

Food and drink

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

More

  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Local maps
  • 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

The Dancing Bear Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 91 out of 116 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 23 out of 116 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 116 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 116 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 116 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

Josh

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Manager was great! Super clean
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenny

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mitchell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good stay
Nice room. Plenty of space for all of my luggage. Easy check-in. They were flexible with my check-in time. Easy walking distance to everywhere in town and trails.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed 5 nighys and really enjoyed the Mama Bear Suite. It has a private room and another bed in the front room. Beds were great. Place was clean. Full kitchen. Elizabeth, the owner, was our shuttle driver as we slack-packed our way across Mt. Rogers on the A.T. she was speedy and always there to pick us up.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean, cozy, and convenient.
Very nice, clean, and cozy place. Close to everything in Damascus (which, of course, is not a huge town). Check-in was a breeze thanks to Elizabeth (very nice lady). I can recommend this spot!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

10/10 Excellent

Holly

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The only negative is that we didn’t plan to stay longer! Our room was perfect for our family of five. We planned to hike to the high point of Mt Rogers after our stay at the Dancing Bear Inn and only stayed one night in Damascus and all wished we had planned to stay longer. We loved walking the beautiful streets and trails of Damascus and hope we can get back when we can stay longer. If you love the outdoors and charm of a mountain town, staying at the Dancing Bear is the perfect choice!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Clint

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cute Room
Super cute room, decor was inviting. Parking is a bit of a challenge with a truck, but possible. Bed was a bit hard for our old bones, but the pillows were great and helpful for getting comfortable. Bathroom was small with some mold between the floor and the tub, otherwise clean bedding and room. Nicely stocked with k-cups for some good coffee. Owners were very welcoming and friendly. Riding the creeper trail was a fun activity we did In Damascus and this hotel made extra efforts to help you clean up afterwards.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leona

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

10/10 Excellent

Larry

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great owners, engage with you as needed and then leave you to enjoy the atay. Perfect location in Damascus.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeannine

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Right off the Virginia Creeper! Lovely location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Margaret

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean! Comfortable bed. I had everything I needed.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was absolutely perfect as a home base for fishing Whitetop Laurel Creek and biking the Virginia Creeper Trail. Low key and everything you need.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marisol, Rustburg

Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed staying at this property and it was dog friendly. Love that it was a AT town and seeing the thru hikers. We sat outside on the patio and very quiet and meet Ralph the raccoon. Walking around town was awesome. Would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023