Welcome

Built in 1904, the main house has been welcoming travelers since its early days. Celebrating 65 years of hospitality in 2019.

We went looking for the perfect place to start our next adventure and fell in love with Damascus, VA. Now we are making The Dancing Bear our own and we want to share it with you.

You can call, text or email for more information and availability. Check out our Book Your Stay page to book directly. We look forward to hearing from you and hosting you and your family at The Dancing Bear Inn!

- Elizabeth and Pat McCartin

Town of Damascus, Virginia Dead End streets need plowed too! Only access for five driveways - four homes and one business.

Reggie says Merry Christmas!” 🎄🎁🎄🎅🎄❄️ . . . #merrychristmas #Christmas #dancingbearinn #Damascus #damascusva #visitdamascusva #damascusvirginia #thedancingbear

The Beautification Committee worked really hard on short notice and short handed. Looks really good. Merry Christmas! ❤️🥰☮️🎄🎅❄️ . . . . #Damascus #damascusva #visitdamascusva #damascusvirginia

Our bears know the best way to start the day! . . . #dancingbearinn #Damascus #damascusva #visitdamascusva #damascusvirginia #TheDancingBear #morningroutine #coffeelover #coffeetime #keurig #dancingbearinn #Damascus #damascusva #visitdamascusva #damascusvirginia #TheDancingBear

Phase one, two and three of the patio refresh. Removed the lilacs to open up the parking spot. Can’t wait till spring when the flowering vines will take over the fence. . . . #dancingbearinn #Damascus #damascusva #visitdamascusva #damascusvirginia #TheDancingBear

Loving the new murals at Laurel Creek Park! . . . #dancingbearinn #Damascus #damascusva #visitdamascusva #damascusvirginia

Smelled so good had to start eating before remembering to take the picture. Alvin’s Eats serving up breakfast sandwiches that are so good and will definitely hold you till lunch. . . . #dancingbearinn #Damascus #damascusva #visitdamascusva #damascusvirginia #TheDancingBear #shoplocal #smallbusiness

Our bears like to stay informed. . . . . Where do you leave the bear? #dancingbearinn #Damascus #damascusva #visitdamascusva #damascusvirginia

After the untimely demise of Woody (he is my profile pic) we have finally found a new Bear. Having trouble finding his name. . . . . #dancingbearinn #Damascus #damascusva #damascusvirginia #TheDancingBear #bear

So excited to have our own mugs! . . . . #dancingbearinn #Damascus #damascusva #visitdamascusva #TheDancingBear #ridebdr #creepertrailva #mabdr

This one is not ours but you can’t convince him of that. We love Guido, he’s a sweetheart, but he needs to spend more time at his own house.

Did I mention we are a Butler Motorcycle Maps authorized dealer and proud supporter of Backcountry Discovery Routes? We love to see the adventure bikes come for the MABDR (and all the squirrelly roads in the area). . . . #dancingbearinn #advmotorcycle #ridebdr #Damascus #damascusva #butlermaps

Anyone missing an orange cat. Total love bug. Good motor, likes scritches and belly rubs. No biscuits observed. Skin and bones. We can’t take in another one.

Was able to meet Honey and Cowboy today at Full Bloom Farm House. Thank you Elizabeth!

Silly daffodils, it may be almost 70 degrees today but it’ll likely snow in the morning. . . . . . #springweatheriscrazy #dancingbearinn #Damascus #damascusva #visitdamascusva #TheDancingBear #damascusvirginia

The new lobby will officially open on February 1. Ella is excited to help everyone checking in.

A huge thank you to Junkin’ Shenanigans for all your help! You had the perfect pieces for the new lobby space and guided me through the process. My painting skills don’t hold a candle to yours but I am super happy with how this turned out. . . . . . . #damascusva #visitdamascusva #dixiebellepaint #junkinshenanigans #dancingbearinn

2022 brought 23 BDR rider nights to The Dancing Bear. Our commitment to give back and support the route will donate $230. Thank you riders! . . . . . . #ridebdr #Damascus #damascusva #advmotorcycle #TheDancingBear #visitdamascusva #damascusvirginia

The lobby is coming together nicely. Still a work in progress. . . . #Damascus #damascusva #TheDancingBear

Exciting news! Creating a new lobby space and opening up another bathroom for guests. But first: what color to paint? Vote for one of these or suggest an alternative in comments. Yes, there are two 3s in the picture. They are the same color