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Arched Cabin near Damascus, VA

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The Bungalow at Grandpa's Mountain
Who's got the marshmallows? There's a guitar for you to strum, too!
Plenty of great spots to hammock!
Say hello to Drifter!
Feel like a kid again!

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 439.0 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Mountain City, TN
  • Virginia Creeper Damascus
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Adventure Damascus
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Virginia Creeper Trail Abingdon
    ‪35 min drive‬
  • Abingdon, VA (VJI-Virginia Highlands)
    ‪39 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Arched Cabin near Damascus, VA

This not-so-tiny "tiny home" was designed and built by the owner. Incorporating the construction of two aircraft wing ribs on end, attached at the top. 420 total sq ft living space includes a fully functioning kitchen, bathroom with 4' shower, bedroom with a full sized bed and a comfortable loft with two twin beds.
200' off the road, you'll have a wonderful experience in a cozy bungalow with views of woods, pasture and mountains. Tell your troubles to Drifter the horse, or watch for the Deer family, Mr Groundhog or Mr Possum to come by. Trees for hammocks and a rope swing waiting for you!

Property manager

Jon Mangum
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Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 13–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadlock

About the area

Mountain City

Located in Mountain City, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a river. Appalachian Heritage Distillery and Red Tail Mountain Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Mount Rogers National Recreation Area and Jefferson National Forest. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Mountain City, TN

What's nearby

  • Virginia Creeper Damascus - 14 min drive - 12.5 km
  • Adventure Damascus - 15 min drive - 14.2 km
  • Virginia Creeper Trail Abingdon - 35 min drive - 34.8 km
  • South Holston Lake - 43 min drive - 37.9 km
  • Grayson Highlands State Park - 50 min drive - 50.1 km

Getting around

  • Abingdon, VA (VJI-Virginia Highlands) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Damascus Brewery - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Little Caesars Pizza - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Damascus Diner - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Damascus Old Mill - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Lois's Country Cafe - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Arched Cabin near Damascus, VA pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Arched Cabin near Damascus, VA?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Arched Cabin near Damascus, VA?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Arched Cabin near Damascus, VA located?

Situated on a river, this holiday home is within 9 miles (15 km) of Ralph Stout Park, Heritage Hall Theater and Johnson County Public Library. Baseball Field and Mount Rogers National Recreation Area are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 27 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mark B.

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

Great!

The property and the host are both great! I would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruben M.

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

Amazing Experience

We enjoyed our stay at the cabin it was beautiful and perfect for my family. Spent New Years with a gorgeous scenery. Highly recommended and will book again. Thank you so much!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

latisha amber c.

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

Amazing

Great stay, vey peaceful
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brad L.

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

Very nice stay under the wings :)

We had a very nice stay. This small house has everything you need to relax. The bed is extremely comfortable. We really enjoyed talking with and petting the horses and donkey. The owners were very kind and attentive.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole L.

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

Wonderful peace of heaven

Absolutely beautiful and cozy. The host is so welcoming and friendly. The cabin is so adorable, so quiet and peaceful. Will definitely book it again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ray K.

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

Best of the Best!

Everything the previous reviews said and more. Great location and accommodations. Will certainly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

cindy y.

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

Everything you need

Super clean and comfy space with just the right amount of space. Convenient to many hiking trails. Very nice host as well!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Harmony S.

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

Swva hiking weekend

The property was adequate for what we needed on our hiking weekend trip. It was well stocked and the water pressure was perfect for a shower after an exhausting day!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Terry B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Weekend get away

Really cool house and in nice location
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vickie H.

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

We Will Stay Again

This is a short-term rental that we hope to use again in the future and have already recommended it to two other people. Jonathan does a great job, and he's a great guy. We are truly thankful for all they've done.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian T.

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

Easy Living

Very cute, very easy stay. We loved the location and proximity to Damascus. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charles E.

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

Cozy

Its a hidden gem! Off the beaten path, very relaxing.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan J. B.

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

Highly recommended!

The cottage was sweet, very private, contained everything we needed for a delightful weekend. The horse and the donkey outside were an added treat - very friendly. The host was responsive and helpful. We would highly recommend this host and this space.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

andy m.

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

Great home base for Damascus and Abingdon

We stayed here with our family of 4 while we rode on the Virginia Creeper Trail, explored the area, and fished Laurel Creek. Jon was exceptionally welcoming, the bungalow was cozy, the internet was speedy, and a fire in the fire pit was a perfect ending to the day. Definitely would stay here again if we come back to the area. Just for reference, it's only 20min to Damascus.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Keith B.

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

This was great

We enjoyed our time on the property. It was perfect for our family of four. The horse and donkey were the sweetest to our girls. The small house was clean and stocked with everything we needed. The host was very friendly and responsive to any questions. We will be going back!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert W.

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

Cabin on a hill

Wonderful stay at a thoughtfully set up property!! Wouldn’t mind coming back. The tv might’ve been more for background noise above the doorway, but on a getaway why sit around and watch tv!! Upstairs was easy enough to access as a beaten up veteran, kitchen was stocked with what we needed to make breakfast and supper. Host was kind and inviting. Casper and duster were great neighbors!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

David and Yana A.

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

Beautiful place in the mountains with an excellent host

This is our first time using Vrbo, and we really enjoyed our stay in this bungalow. It’s tiny (just like the listing says) but was very clean and very well kept with all the basic supplies and more. There’s even a fire pit there with wood supplied. We could not have asked for a better host. He was responsive when we needed him, and he was also willing to take the time to show our kids what he was doing when they approached him while working on a project (He and his wife live further up the hill on the property.). We’ll be back if we are staying in this area again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Raquel P.

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

Peaceful Gem

This cottage has everything you may need for a pleasant and cozy stay. Hosts are friendly and easy to reach. Many thoughtful touches like snuggly blankets, extra coffee, a snack basket, books to read, and TV instructions were available. They even laid out some wood for us in case we wanted a fire outside. It's also easy to find in the dark, because of the twinkling lights on the tiny home and the driveway entrance. Definitely would stay here again if we are in the area again. Thank you for all your attention to so many details.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

DeeDee W.

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

Great host, great house, great stay!

I am not sure what my expectations were for my stay at this tiny house. However, I can tell you that they paled in comparison. The property was beautiful, especially this time of year. The teeny house was clean and well stocked. Jonathan was a great and friendly host. This was a solo trip for me to ride the Virginia Creeper Trail. I appreciated the solitude as well as the fact that the hosts were very accessible. My only regret was that I did not have time to use the fire pit. Would stay here again in a heartbeat.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Holly I.

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

Cute little cabin!

We stayed at this tiny house when we went to ride the Creeper Trail and explore Damascus and Abingdon. It is about a 10 minute drive from the bike rental places, and it was perfect- small, totally clean and very comfortable and well maintained. I’d give 10 extra stars for the owner. It was unexpectedly warm right before a snow, and he very graciously came out to install the window air conditioning unit (after dark!) for us. Then, he caught us looking between the boards of the deck where I’d dropped my earrings. I got back the important one, but Jon pulled up two deck boards so I could get the other earring. He was so kind and patient and went way above and beyond. I really appreciate him!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jesica R.

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

Lovely place

This was such a beautiful place to stay! It was cozy and it had everything we needed. We even got to enjoy a bonfire and marshmallows! The hosts were so kind and friendly! Definitely a place we will come back! Super close to the Virginia Creeper Trail.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kim C.

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

BEST Vacation property in history

I have so much good to say about this bingalo/tiny house. Best place we have EVER stayed. Loved Casper the donkey , Drifter the horse and last but not least our Host Jon.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Barbara W., Sonora

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

Simply Perfect

This is the perfect place to relax & crash after surviving the Creeper Trail. Clean, efficient & provides all the necessities.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Aspen M.

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

The best place to stay!

We could not have been happier with staying at this tiny house. The owner is one of the nicest and most accommodating people we have ever met. Our girls were thrilled to pet Drifter the horse. And they absolutely loved and adored Casper, the donkey, who has the biggest, most friendly personality. We enjoyed fiddle music in the mornings and the sounds of crickets and cicadas in the evenings. 10/10 would stay here again and highly recommend for anyone looking for a place to stay in this area!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tabatha H.

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

Nice stay in Mountain City

We enjoyed the two nights stay. We were able to enjoy visiting family. The only problem we had, was cell phone reception. We couldn't receive or make calls or texts. That was with sprint. It was a nice stay with enough comforts being away from home.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by Jon Mangum

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Grandfather of 6! Fiddle maker, pilot, sailor, carpenter, mechanic, sawyer, avid motorcyclist. Madly in love with my wife :)

Why they chose this property

Honestly, I think it's a great place. 250' off the road. Nice green grass, trees for hammocking, a rope swing and a fire pit. Everything you need to relax and unwind a bit and enjoy the simple pleasures of life.

What makes this property unique

There is a violin and a guitar waiting for you to play with them!

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