We spent a delightful weekend at the Historic Hattie House. The suite was very well appointed an…read moresuper comfy with a mini kitchen and many extra amenities. We also enjoyed the common areas, free parking, and being right downtown. The staff is very helpful and customer driven. I would definitely stay there again the next time we are visiting Abingdon.

My wife and I stayed a the River Garden Bed and Breakfast for one night in August. The facility is…read moreawesome-- the location right next to the river was simply beautiful and relaxing. Paula was our hostess and she was wonderful. She greeted us upon arrival, gave us a quick but thorough tour, offered us cold drinks, and let us be. She cooked a wonderful breakfast in the morning. We were staying for only one night but wish we had more time to enjoy the inn and surroundings. We thought the inn was a GREAT value for the money. We would have spent more at a standard hotel by the highway. The inn was way more relaxing, quiet and peaceful than our other options. The inn was very well decorated and did not have too many throw pillows! Our deck looked out over the river and we feel asleep listening to the river. We did not realize that there were other guests at the inn. We had all the peace and quiet we needed. I highly recommend talking to Paula about the best way to get to the inn. We planned to arrive before dark but we fell behind schedule. We relied on our smart phones but lost service coming in along some very rural roads from the north. It was a fun but crazy nighttime drive along the N. Fork River Road until we found the inn. I should have printed out a map! The inn has WiFi and was in range for our Verizon phone service. The inn has a big man cave, music room, hot tub, and lots of other amenities that we plan to enjoy when we return.

Great B&B. Run by a great older couple. In the heart of historic Abingdon…read more Located in a 1905 Victorian, the inside of the house takes you back to another time. The house has been owned by the same family for decades, and their care of it shows. The bathrooms are small, but when you consider the rooms were never intended to have them, they did well. There are only 4 rooms, so there's never a crowd. The breakfast was wonderful. Lighter fare, in 2 courses. The first fresh fruit, with a Swedish cream or a fresh lime sorbet. The second was an egg soufflé with fresh vegetables one day, with rolls and apple butter bread. The second, a bread pudding with great sides. Their rates are very comparable to other B&B's and hotels in the area.

This is the perfect place in Damascus for families, groups and romantic getaways!…read more Private cottages in the middle of Damascus. Located at milepost 16 on the Virginia Creeper Trail. The cottages are situated on 3 acres in town, with the trail in the front yard and the river in the backyard. There is a very large screened-in picnic shelter for all guests to use with a huge stone fireplace, grill and tables and comfy chairs. All right next to the river. Clean, cozy and comfortable with all the amenities of home and then some!

Cozy little cottages at mp 16 of the Creeper Trail. Very convenient to outfitters, and city…read moreconveniences such as "Subway" when you don't feel like making sandwiches for your long bike ride ;) and even a cute coffee shop down the road... Beautiful setting - there is a screened in gazebo that any guests can sit in - especially nice at night for group gatherings - there is a gas grill, a real fireplace, a refrigerator, sink, bathroom - etc - you could spend an entire evening in there relaxing after your bike rides. Fresh cookies wait for you upon arrival - and Amy is available whenever you need to call her. Comfortable beds and clean living space. Nice job..

I always wanted to spend a night in the Alpine, but having grown up a mere twelve miles from here,…read morethere was no need to. But my partner and I just returned from a trip that included two nights at what I believe is now Abingdon's oldest motel, and we were quite charmed. The Alpine consists of about twenty rooms fanning out from a central office. The Swiss couple who built the place in the early Sixties named it for the landscape they had left, and indeed its hilltop perch near old U.S. 11 leading into the town of Abingdon makes it a very pretty site with views of Virginia's tallest mountains. The motel grounds are nicely landscaped, great for picnics or just watching the sun rise and set, and a haven for birds. Hard to believe that down the hill from the Alpine are the full complement of chain motels, eateries, gas stations, and Interstate 81 (north to Roanoke, south toward Knoxville, TN). We were aware that a superhighway exists down there, but the noise was not obtrusive. As others have said, the rooms are large and solid -- gave me a shock to see how standard motel rooms have shrunk since about 1980. Very clean rooms, solid, comfortable, modern. I have about two-and-a-half complaints about the Alpine that kept me from giving it five stars: (1) the phone in my room didn't work (this may not matter much to folks who use their cell for everything). (2) The lone soft-drink machine was broken . . . plenty of ice, but no sodas at all. I ran across a motel a few years ago with the same problem, and the office simply sold us soft drinks. (3) The "Continental" breakfast was meager, mostly coffee and mini-muffins. Even so, and at this price, the Alpine is still a "find"! For those who enjoy a full breakfast, a Cracker Barrel and a Huddle House are right on the way to I-81. It would be wrong of me not to add that Abingdon is home to the venerable Barter Theater, a legitimate performance venue that is the 'State Theater of Virginia.'

On the positive side it's clean and a step back in time. On the other side the AC, bed, mattress,…read moreTV and other elements are bare minimum and need replaced. If you want a no frills cheap clean room this would work but don't look for a coffee maker or more than one little bar of soap. Probably would not stay again but the look is neat as a step back in time to a 1950's motor lodge

We recently visited Abingdon for the first time this past weekend and really enjoyed our stay at…read moreCreeper's End Lodging. Originally, I wanted to book A Tailor's Lodging, intrigued by the Abingdon tourist site's description of the B&B. However, I learned that it was already booked to capacity. The proprietor recommended his sister's business, Creeper's End instead, and that's how we ended up at this colonial style unit. Creeper's isn't quite a B&B because there's no second B. You get the bed but not the breakfast. However, they do offer complimentary snacks and beverages (Cheez-its, pretzels, Coke, etc.). Despite not offering the usual breakfast meal associated with a B&B, Creeper's End left absolutely nothing to be desired. I was so delighted by the spotless, amazingly clean room that we ended up getting. Creeper's End may be one of the cleanest places I've ever stayed at in all my years of traveling. The bathroom was so spic and span I almost hesitated to use it. The owner supposedly went to Williamsburg to bring back some of that colonial touch to her lodging, and she did a great job of it. The various units surrounding a lovely courtyard were built to resemble colonial-era housing. The interiors are beautifully decorated with colonial-inspired furnishings and furniture, though not so thematic that it seemed outdated, stiff, or kitschy. I loved details like the luxurious plush bath towels, definitely high-quality, and the nice Samsung flatscreen installed smack in the middle of the room. The freshness of the linens are also a definitely plus. They also have wi-fi, which had a decent speed for most of our stay. The service is also really prompt and professional. The owners are especially trusting, not requiring a deposit and usually leaving the rooms unlocked for guests! Cash or check is preferred, though... As mentioned in the last review posted, one drawback of staying here is that it's pretty close to the train tracks and you can hear the train like it's sneaking up behind you. Thankfully, the train seemed largely inactive at night...or maybe we're just sound sleepers. In either case, this is definitely something to consider if you want to stay here. However, this is honestly my only complaint, and I don't know whether the proprietor could have purchased a similar area away from the train tracks to do what she wanted (a colonial cluster of houses facing an interior courtyard). Before I forget, Creeper's End is at the end of the Creeper's End Trail (30 miles), a favorite of hikers and bikers, hence the name. If you're the outdoorsy type, I think this may be your best option in the area. Abingdon as a whole is one of the most pleasant cities I visited during my vacation to Southwest Virginia, so if you plan on visiting the Tri-Cities, this might also be a great option.

So, we arrive after 9pm and Barbara meets us as if it were a mid afternoon check in! Happy to see…read moreus , full tour of the facilities, helpful tips...you get it - the quintessential perfect host!! The room is ridiculously clean, modern and cozy. The train was a non-issue. Short (5 mins) walk to this charming town's unique biz district full of local artisans and friendly merchants. Been all over the world, Creepers End & the town of Abingdon are small town USA at her best! Highly recommend Creepers End & will be back next fall!

LGBTQ+ travelers steer clear I chose to stay at the Iron…read moreMountain Inn on a recent trip back to my home state because it looked like a chance to meet some of the locals in a beautiful location. That turned out to be true: I was given the Green Room, which overlooks Cherokee National Forest, and each morning Joni made some of the best food I ate on my whole trip. That being said, about 24 hours after I arrived, I overheard the owners having a conversation in which they both voiced their disdainful views of the LGBTQ+ community. As a gay person traveling alone in this remote, isolated area, I felt shocked and terrified. It brought back all the painful feelings and memories I felt as a gay kid growing up in TN and reminded me why I had to leave the South in order to feel safe. It took all my strength to get through to the next morning so I could leave. Joni and Bill, I appreciated your hospitality, but I was very hurt by your words. I pray you will reconsider your views about my community after meeting me. We are everywhere, we are human beings, and we deserve respect the same as anyone else.

Joni and Bill bought the Iron Mountain Inn three years ago. I stayed there last week. They are…read moregreat caring hosts who were very nice with lots of good information. The mountains and the views were majestic. The breakfast was excellent and the Inn was very clean. I will be back every eight weeks or so.

Just finished a 3 night stay in the 2 bedroom suite. Lovely, clean, well designed and nicely…read moreappointed. Nicole is a sweetheart and very hands on a responsive. Only a 10-15 minute walk or 2-4 minute drive to all the downtown attractions and restaurants. Highly recommend.