Dragon Rest Cabins is the perfect gateway to enjoy relaxing nights around the community fire pit and overlooking the blue ridge mountains while telling stories to your friends. Whether it is after a day of riding the iconic Tail of the Dragon, hiking the Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest or Whitewater Rafting the Cheoah River, you will have plenty of anecdotes to share and undoubtedly plenty of laughter. If you choose so, you can also take on your friends to a relaxing pool game or challenge them to a heated dart game.
Our cabins are minutes from the adventures of riding the Trail of the Dragon and the Cherohala Skyway. We offer a quaint and restful cabin, with simple commodities. We know you wont stay inside very much, so we have the necessary for a heavenly sleep and rejuvenating shower before you head back out.
We have 6 cabins available so you can book one or as many as you want, we also have a listing if you wish to rent the entire ground. 3 cabins can accommodate 2 guests on a queen bed. We have 3 cabins that can accommodate 4 guests (one queen bed, one bunk bed with two single beds). One of these 3 cabins is an ADA accessible cabin with a ramp and grab bars in the bathroom.
The property features a paved and level access from US129. All cabins have hard packed, level gravel driveway and parking areas. We understand how important your cars or motorcycle are. We also have a free bike and car wash designated area with basic cleaning products and rags.
There are several propane (free and supplied propane) grills on the property and a covered pavilion with picnic tables as well as a game room and laundry facility.
There is also a large truck & trailer parking area where you can unhook your equipment for the duration of your stay.
You are currently booking Dragon Rest Cabin #2 named Saphira.
☆☆ AMENITY HIGHLIGHTS ☆☆
- Private front porch with seating overlooking Blue Ridge Mountain Skyline
- Smart TV with all your favorite streaming apps
- Wi-Fi Internet
- Private Bathroom/Shower
- Mini-fridge and Microwave
- Heating and Air Conditioning
- Linens & Terry provided
- Start up amenities provided (Coffee, Soap, Shampoo, toilet paper, Bundle of Firewood)
- Covered Parking
☆☆ COMMUNITY SHARED AMENITIES HIGHLIGHTS ☆☆
- Laundry Room
- Car Wash Area
- Propane for Grills
- Pool Table
- Cornhole Set
- Horseshoe
- Can Jam
- Giant Jenga
- Ladder Toss
- Picnic Pavilion with picnic tables
- Fire Pit Area
-Truck & Trailer Parking
The Dragon is popular and internationally famous destination for motorcycle and sports car enthusiasts since 1981. Known as America’s number 1 motorcycle and sports car road, famous for its 318 curves in 11 miles (18 km). The road earned its name from its curves being said to resemble a dragons tail. The stretch bears the street name Tapoco Road in North Carolina and Calderwood Highway in Tennessee and is signed entirely by US 129 (hidden SR 115).
Deals Gap, also known as Tail of the Dragon, is a portion of U.S. Route 129 in Blount County, Tennessee, situated in a gap in Swain County, North Carolina, United States. It was publicized as one of the most scenic drives in USA. This road is appealing to those who are looking for adrenaline rush and excitement. With hundreds of blind curves, long blind crests, and high degrees of camber, this road presents plenty of opportunities to leave the pavement both laterally, and longitudinally, and will provide a challenge even for the most seasoned drivers/bikers.
The Great Smoky Mountains and Cherokee National Forest border the Dragon, there is no development along the 11-mile stretch, this adds to safety as well as natural beauty. The Dragon stretch of US 129 is double-lined as no passing (there are pull offs you can use to allow tailgaters to get ahead of you.) There are also pull-off points along the route for scenic overlooks. The road is certainly breathtaking, but has a fearsome reputation, speed limit was posted at 30 mph in 2002 and still in effect today. Trucks are also prohibited to enter the road due to previous accidents and incidents involving trucks and semi-tractor.
The best time to drive this road is between March and November. Winter months can be hard to predict. The weather on this zone is harsh and highly unpredictable and it does not take much time for the bright sun shine to change over to moderate to heavy snow fall. This road had a reputation for being extremely dangerous because of unpredictable snowstorms and blizzards, and driving under these conditions, can be challenging. This road is not for the faint hearted, but if you are looking for a little excitement and adrenaline pumping journey, don't miss this one.
★Book Today & Experience what The Tail of the Dragon and the region has best to offer!★
Dragon Rest has a minimum age requirement. All adult members of your party must be 21 or older unless they are children traveling as part of a family group. Every guest must be registered and verified on your reservation. We have a strict no party or gathering policy.
Pets are not allowed.
No smoking is allowed inside the condo or indoor public space of the hotel. Smoking includes cigarettes, vaping, marijuana or anything else that can be assimilated to smoking.
Guest must sign Rental Agreement and provide Government ID.
Although you have access to the specific cabin you rented and common grounds and the community center, the other cabins that have not be rented are not accessible along with the staff private closets which are locked.
Your arrival (and departure) are fully contactless. You will be provided with detailed check-in instructions the afternoon prior to your arrival including a code and/or mobile app to enter the cabin.
Third Party Reservations (Guest not occupying the cabin) are strictly forbidden and again any channel policy (airbnb, VRBO, booking...). The guest who made the reservation must be an active occupant of the cabin for the entire duration of the reservation. Unauthorized guests will be removed from the property and the reservation will be immediately canceled. No refund will be provided regardless of the cancellation policy.
Your arrival (and departure) are fully contactless. You will be provided with detailed check-in instructions the afternoon prior to your arrival including a code and/or mobile app to enter the cabin.
We are here for you during your stay, but our level of interaction is entirely up to you. We are only a phone call/message away and will respond usually within minutes during extended business hours. During the overnight, we probably wont get back to you until early the next morning. If there is a life threatening emergency, please contact 911 and then call us and leave us a voicemail. We reserve the right to stop by the property at anytime but will give you at least 4 hours notice except in case of emergency.
