Wow! There is so much history to learn at this BnB. Breakfast is at 830 commenced with a gentle gong and was plentiful!! You can hear the river from the gigantic back porch. The decor is absolutely beautiful and we will surely come back and enjoy the creeper trail nearby read more

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My husband and stayed here for several days. Not only were the house and grounds beautiful, but the owners were friendly and shared the history of the estate and surroundings. I definitely recommend staying here while in Damascus! read more

Millsap Baker Estate. What a wonderful place to stay. Absolutely love the antiques and house. Very comfortable beds. Hosts are especially nice and welcoming. Breakfast in the morning was phenomenal. Great value for the comfort, surroundings, hospitality, and the breakfast was outrageously good. read more

Such a wonderful place to stay!! Everything was beautiful and kept up and very clean and really nice hosts would definitely stay again read more

Millsap-Baker Estate - Bed & Breakfast Near Me - Damascus, Virginia

What a find! Peaceful, rural, charming, yet only 12 miles from the highway. The rooms are furnished in beautiful antiques (we loved the Bay Room, with the domed ceiling), the breakfast was delicious, and the host knowledgeable and generous. (Also, the nearby town of Damascus is delightful.) read more

My wife and I stayed here as part of a trip to Damascus riding the Virginia Creeper Trail. We arrived late after hours and found a friendly welcoming note, lights on, directions to our room, everything laid out and prepared perfectly. There was complimentary fruit, snacks and wine which we enjoyed out on the back deck. We met the other guests chatting like family and were immediately invited to join in. Somehow the beautiful welcoming accommodations and friendly hosts foster a sense of community and we enjoyed the evening like we had known each other for years. The rates are very reasonable and the rooms and decor feel rich and extravagant. We enjoyed the free full service sit down breakfast. We will definitely return as soon and often as we can. read more

Absolutely wonderful place to stay and get away from the stress and craziness that is our world today. We had our honeymoon here 4 years ago, this is my 6th stay and will have many more. Always welcoming with fresh baked cookies from scratch and wine! Authentic beautiful furniture throughout the house. Picture the Biltmore, downsize it, and then the best thing, you can actually touch and enjoy the furniture! You sleep on it! You cannot help but unplug and learn a little about history while you are here stepping back in time. Not to mention the amazing library where I like to enjoy a classic black and white horror film! Breakfast by far is one of my favorite parts. Instead of feeling like an establishment it always feels like you are sitting down and having breakfast among family and friends, delicious too! read more

My girlfriend and I were driving through Damascus (my favorite hiker-town, period) and needed a place to stay. As a hiker, I "love" the fun of staying in hostels and small holes in the ground whenever I can - however, as I was here on business we decided to find a more proper place to lay our heads. We had no predetermined destination, so we browsed around online until we stumbled across the Millsap-Baker - and am I ever-so-glad we did! We called roughly an hour in advance and still they accommodated us on the fly. The estate is a little off the beaten path, but trust the directions you're given and you'll find it. We were greeted by canons in the yard and a smile on the owner's faces. After a brief tour of the empty grounds (we somehow managed to arrive on a weekday with no guests), they turned over the run of the house to us... as such, we explored! Situated on a hill overlooking the main drag leading into town, the estate offers a quiet setting surrounded by high mountains and untouched nature. The house itself is grand, well decorated with exceptional antiques passed down through generations of owners, while offering modern amenities. We found ourselves lounging around in the downstairs parlor whilst watching television and munching on the provided snacks. It's a great place to be lazy and feel rich while not breaking the bank. Breakfast the next morning was great - though the conversation regarding the history of the house and the owner's themselves was even better. "Downtown" Damascus is a quick hike from the estate - not too close, not too far. A simple drive to be sure, but when in a hiker-town, you hike! We left out early the next morning after a quick breakfast that was provided and prepared ahead of time for us as we had a tight schedule. All-in-all, I highly recommend the Millsap-Baker if you're passing through Damascus and aren't really feeling up to living the "hiker-trash" lifestyle while you're visiting... then again, even if you are feeling extra smelly and have discernible dirt-lines on your legs, they'll still welcome you! read more

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I stayed here last night and it was such an amazing experience! I was greeted when I came in, even though it was quite late and was offered wine, water, soda, and snacks, all complimentary, and then I was shown my room. It was very cute and very clean. Everything in the house was gorgeous and the location was picturesque. The only downside is that if you have AT&T you get no cell service, but there is wifi. They also had TV and a roku as well as a DVDS player and collection. They had a delicious breakfast prepared for me at 8:30 and the owner was great to chat with! If you are in this area, you have to stay here! read more

If it were possible to rate zero stars I would. This was my number one choice for my upcoming wedding in June. After speaking with Connie (the owner) multiple times on October 5th we along with our families had booked a tour of the estate for October 19th to discuss their wedding packages. We had already decided just from the pictures this was the place for us so we already had a check in hand, ready to sign a contract the same day. I called on the evening of October 18th to confirm our appointment and was told by Connie she had no history of our calls or correspondence. My name didn't even seem to register with her. I was so looking forward to my perfect hometown wedding and just knew this would be the perfect venue. How saddened and disappointed my fiancé and I are that we have wasted two whole weeks without visiting other venues because we felt in our heart of hearts this place was the one. I have screenshots of my call log to prove our multiple phone conversations on October 5th as well as documentation in my wedding planner. The owner didn't even apologize on the phone when she realized she "forgot to write down our appointment." I've never done an online review before but felt given the situation this was necessary. I hope this review serves as a true example of how this place does business. So much for my fairytale, hometown wedding. read more