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    Default Agusta's Appalachian Inn, Damascus

    125 East Laurel Avenue
    Damascus, Va. 24236

    Tel; 276-475-3565
    www.augustasappalachianinn.com
    email: [email protected]

    This is a new bed and breakfast opening up.

    Owneres, Terry Kammer (trail name "Bunion") and his wife Sissy have been busy renovating their 1903 Victorian home for their opening on May 14, 2007.

    The Inn is located on the Appalachian Trail in downtown Damascus directly across from the library.

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    Pirate and I had dinner with Terry and Sissy a couple of weeks ago. Their rooms are awesome. The whole house is beautiful. Check 'em out for a quiet alternative to hostels.

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    Default prices ?

    Do you know what the price range will be for a room there ?

    Thanks

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    Quote Originally Posted by Puppy View Post
    Do you know what the price range will be for a room there ?

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    According to the website, $85-125 plus tax.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Sly View Post
    According to the website, $85-125 plus tax.
    i think they do a hiker rate during the week. call and ask

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    Quote Originally Posted by Sly View Post
    According to the website, $85-125 plus tax.
    OUCH!! I wish them well, but that's a little out of my league.
    "It was on the first of May, in the year 1769, that I resigned my domestic happiness for a time, and left my family and peaceable habitation on the Yadkin River, in North Carolina, to wander through the wilderness of America." - Daniel Boone

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    Default Yeah, 3 digits is out of my price range, too...

    Quote Originally Posted by Lilred View Post
    OUCH!! I wish them well, but that's a little out of my league.
    Hiker hostels cost under 30.00 a night. Anything higher is a motel/hotel.

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    Quote Originally Posted by minnesotasmith View Post
    Hiker hostels cost under 30.00 a night. Anything higher is a motel/hotel.
    no ****** **** genius
    Last edited by dixicritter; 11-13-2007 at 11:42.

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    Quote Originally Posted by L. Wolf View Post
    no ****** **** genius
    Given that you admit that this place is in the hotel category, rather than a hiker hostel (e.g., a place hikers will particularly want to patronize), why did you mention it? There are a zillion hotels/motels near the AT, which hikers mostly pass by in favor of hostels. Last I heard, there are two hostels in your town for hikers; as those would be far more likely to be used by LD hikers, why not discuss them instead?
    Last edited by dixicritter; 11-13-2007 at 11:42.

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    He didn't start the thread, genius.
    That's my dog, Echo. He's a fine young dog.

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    The price quoted is actually pretty reasonable for a B and B. The web site doesn't seem to be directed toward hikers but to people who might just want to enjoy the area and its amenities. I generally find hotels more practical, but my wife and I like to stay at B and B's just as a change of pace. I'd consider staying there if I was going to be in Damascus. I appreciate the information about the place.

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    Sounds about like the place me and my wife stayed at in Hot Springs: The Duckett House. Real nice, old house with very well done rooms. Bed and Breakfast rates around 80.00-125.00. I think they had a bunkhouse and hiker rates.
    Last edited by ed bell; 11-13-2007 at 00:49. Reason: spelling
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    Quote Originally Posted by minnesotasmith View Post
    Last I heard, there are two hostels in your town for hikers; as those would be far more likely to be used by LD hikers, why not discuss them instead?
    This forum is "Hostels & Lodging in VA & WV". Last I checked, lodging includes motels, hotels, and bed'n'breakfasts. Why are you b'tchin? It's pretty easy not to post in, or even read, a topic that doesn't interest you.
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    Quote Originally Posted by minnesotasmith View Post
    Given that you admit that this place is in the hotel category, rather than a hiker hostel (e.g., a place hikers will particularly want to patronize), why did you mention it? There are a zillion hotels/motels near the AT, which hikers mostly pass by in favor of hostels. Last I heard, there are two hostels in your town for hikers; as those would be far more likely to be used by LD hikers, why not discuss them instead?
    this is a hostels and LODGING thread. B&Bs are considered LODGING. contrary to what you think you know, MANY hikers patronize B&Bs in this town

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    MS, only you and your group that you came to know out on the trail knows the ins and outs of lodging preferences and you undoubtedly chose the way that your budget could handle.

    There are hikers apart from you and your group that do enjoy the same services at a different price. You get what you pay for at Agustas Appalachian Inn.

    I've stayed at one or two B&B's along the trail like the Duckette House, Elmers and maybe one or two up north. My budget allowed me this nicety and the price was right and the experience was great.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Sly View Post
    That's twice you spelt it wrong, it's Augusta's.
    I'm a dummy............

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    LW: this is a hostels and LODGING thread. B&Bs are considered LODGING. contrary to what you think you know, MANY hikers patronize B&Bs in this town:::::::::::::: Whattabout dose dere bed no brekfists places?
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    Quote Originally Posted by mrc237 View Post
    Whattabout dose dere bed no brekfists places?
    that's my place and you're the ONLY one welcome

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    Quote Originally Posted by minnesotasmith View Post
    Last I heard, there are two hostels in your town for hikers; as those would be far more likely to be used by LD hikers, why not discuss them instead?
    More short term hikers than LD hikers.

    When I'm on vacation with wife and kids the last place I'd want to stay would be a hostel. No interest in sleeping on the floor and waiting to use a filthy shower.
    I'll take a clean room with a bed and hopefully a pool.

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