Orchard House private river beach on the Creeper

We are so excited to welcome you to The Orchard House in Damascus! This fantastic riverfront home and sprawling manicured property are one of a kind, with everything you need to host a small or large group comfortably, while enjoying easy access to your private river area, to the Virginia Creeper Trail (which runs the length of the property) and the convenience of being only 3/4 of a mile from town in your private paradise. We hope you love this place as much as we do, it's truly one of a kind! The space :::BEFORE YOU MAKE YOUR RESERVATION::: >>Please read the entire listing, including house rules and cancellation policy, and ask any questions you may have. >This home is not to be used for gatherings with non-paying guest, without express written consent from the host. No showers, weddings or family reunions. >>Make sure your guest count is correct and let us know if you need bedding for the pullout couch. >This listing does charge for every extra guest over the initial 8, so please make sure you have the correct number of guests when booking (including children) This amazing and unique property was acquired by the direct neighbors, your well-loved and experienced Superhosts over at Laurel Run Cabins. Joe and Trudy have burned the midnight oil to make this house a home, and it shows in the thoughtful details… a well-appointed kitchen, gorgeous local art, comfortable furnishings, cozy blankets, and high-quality linens and towels. We also have a game room in the garage, a large deck off of the river side, and some fun yard games such as KanJam, Bocce Balls (No court, but we have a huge yard) Ladder Throw and Cornhole. The game room features a pool table, air hockey/ping pong, darts and a foosball table. We have set this place up to accommodate your large group all together in comfort, or your smaller group in spacious luxury. While we do welcome children, please note this home does not have any child proofing. We do not have gates on the stairs, outlet covers, fireplace screens or cabinet locks. No matter the size of your group, you will have the entire house. It includes, the downstairs of the house, including the main living room, master bedroom and bathroom, Jack and Juliette bedrooms and shared, spacious bathroom, kitchen, dining nook, living room, laundry room, garage/game room with extra refrigerator for more snacks and drinks, bonus bathroom with an accessible walk in shower (see pictures) and private access to the yard, river and Orchard area. You also have the upstairs. It has an additional plush seating area with a view of the sprawling front lawn and Creeper Trail, a bedroom with one queen sized bed, a full bathroom, and the ‘Kids’ room, a large wing only accessible through the first upstairs bedroom, which has three twin sized beds, and was recently decked out with a fun rug and comfortable seating. Downstairs, the pull-out sofa bed and the regular couch could make for a whopping 14 COMFORTABLE vertical positions in the house, and more options for air mattresses with discussion. The cabins are also available next door, if extra beds are needed for an event or occasion. We also have a pack and play, and 2 highchairs stored in the master bedroom closet for your use. Please bring your own bedding for the pack and play. Guest access The entire property is yours to enjoy, with the exception of the caretakers home and garden. Other things to note The Laurel Creek, which becomes the South Holston River shortly downstream, moves a LOT of water when it rains upstream. The normally placid, clear, inviting waters can become turbulent, silty and dangerous overnight. After a good wash out, there's no telling what you may find on the beach (arrowheads, bones, polished rocks, beautiful driftwood, maybe some broken glass YIKES...) and care should always be taken to wear protective river shoes. While we make every effort to limit the critters with regular treatments and electronic deterrents, this house is on a river, surrounded by fields and fruit trees, in the middle of three National Forests. There will be bugs, there may be mice, there may even be the occasional snake. We are happy to help with these issues if/when they arise. The Caretaker and family live in the home on the opposite end of the property with the enviable garden. Please treat them as you would your own neighbors, assuming you get along great with your neighbors! If you need anything at all during your stay, don't disturb them but message us here instead and we will respond promptly!