THE HEAD REST at Deals Gap, Tail of the Dragon Mountain Retreat!

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A cozy room with a large window offering a mountain view.
A room with a large window overlooking a scenic view of autumn foliage and mountains.
A balcony with a view of a valley and mountains.
A dining area with a wooden table set for four, large windows offering a view of the landscape, and a cozy seating area with a sofa and armchairs.
A two-story house with a balcony and a covered area, surrounded by dense trees and foliage.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Deals Gap

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Internet
  • Refrigerator
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Robbinsville, NC
  • Place, Deals Gap
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Tail of the Dragon Dragon Statue
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
    ‪57 min drive‬
  • Airport, Knoxville, TN (TYS-McGhee Tyson)
    ‪71 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

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About the area

Robbinsville

Located in Robbinsville, this cabin is in the mountains and on a river. Tail of the Dragon Dragon Statue and Cheoah Dam are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Fontana Village Resort Marina and Junaluska Medicine Trail. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and waterskiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain climbing and mountain biking.
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Map
Robbinsville, NC

What's nearby

  • Deals Gap - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Tail of the Dragon Dragon Statue - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Santeetlah Lake - 16 min drive - 22.0 km
  • Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest - 33 min drive - 31.4 km
  • Great Smoky Mountains Railroad - 57 min drive - 81.1 km

Getting around

  • Alcoa - Knoxville Airport (TYS) - 78 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Quill's Canteen - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Tapoco Tavern - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Fontana Village Rec Hall - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Hazel's at Fontana Village - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Hwy 28 Cafe - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is THE HEAD REST at Deals Gap, Tail of the Dragon Mountain Retreat! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at THE HEAD REST at Deals Gap, Tail of the Dragon Mountain Retreat!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at THE HEAD REST at Deals Gap, Tail of the Dragon Mountain Retreat!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at THE HEAD REST at Deals Gap, Tail of the Dragon Mountain Retreat!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is THE HEAD REST at Deals Gap, Tail of the Dragon Mountain Retreat! located?

Situated on a river, this cabin is within a 10-minute walk of Deals Gap and Nantahala National Forest. Tail of the Dragon Dragon Statue and Cheoah Dam are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property, wonderful and thoughtful host, great location right in the middle of the the Tail! We absolutely enjoyed our stay and would highly recommend The Head Rest for anyone looking for a quick get away weekend for any of the numerous events happening here.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 16 April 2026
Thank you!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
If your looking for piece and quiet, unplug from the daily grind. This place is literally a place in heaven. Everything about it from checking to checking out was smooth.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 6 May 2026
Thank you!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location

Came for the tail of the dragon, this was a perfect spot to stay with the boys to get runs in night or day. Literally 1 minute from the dragon shops and gas station. Will stay here anytime I can!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend with friends

Wanted a nice and quiet weekend with friends and it was perfect place!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My family and I came up Thanksgiving day and stayed till the weekend. It was great, the view is beyond amazing I will say that. We did leave the night before check out due to them calling for icy conditions and we are from alabama and was not taking any chances haha. Overall trip was great I would definitely recommend anyone to stay here.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great for our family

Had everything we needed. Can’t complain
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 24 July 2023
Thank you Lauren!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We will stay again

Excellent
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 6 October 2022
Thanks Evelyn! Hope you can make it back soon!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cabin was nice and in a great location. It’s an older cabin but has a rustic charm. Internet was spotty but mostly fine. Everyone enjoyed the stay. We had low sports cars and were able to make it through the gravel road and driveway without issue , just go slow.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Miatas at the Gap

Stay was awesome. Home is clean and beautiful. Views are awesome.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 23 August 2023
Thank you Gerald!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No cell phone service up there , but everyone was helpful. I would definitely be booking again soon.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great family trip to ride the tail to the dragon!

From the very beginning the host was incredibly responsive and inviting. The view from the porch was truly better than the pictures. The house was conveniently located just a few minutes from a couple of very nice restaurants while still offering a mountain getaway feel. Can’t wait for my next trip back to the head rest!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 29 August 2024
Thank you!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Bucket List Trip

This place was in a perfect location for our motorcycle trip to the Tail of the Dragon. It was a fantastic experience with a wonderful, friendly and extremely accommodating host. The view, the comfort of the home, even down to a kitchen stocked with the essential tools, pots, pans and cooking sheets made everything an effortless visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 24 June 2022
Thank you Therese!! Please come and visit again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

What a view

Awesome view from the living room. Very clean and loved the black stone.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 14 April 2023
Thanks David!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing view! Location was great. If you are on a motorcycle the drive into the property could be a little challenging; the last 80-100 yards in is crushed shale. I had no problems at all but if you are a relatively new rider it could be a bit stressful. I would stay there again without a second thought.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 7 August 2025
Thank you!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location if you're primarily going to run Tail of the Dragon. Driveway is a little daunting, but most cabin driveways are. Low cars will struggle but be ok. This should be expected. House was clean, well prepared and felt like home for the 5 days we were there. Plenty of room on 3 levels. Enjoyed the stay. Host was easy to communicate with and replied to every message in a timely manner.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

What an absolute great view! Perfect destination for our motorcycle trip.

Best thing about our stay was the view on the upper porch. We spent most of the time out there. Including dinners with the string lights on. House had split units and ceiling fans which was very nice for sleeping. Covered parking for our motorcycles and literally right on top of deals gap. Very easy getting the motorcycles to the place. The gravel drive was smooth enough where there wasn’t an issue. I have this saved for our next trip coming up. Thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 20 August 2024
Thank you!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great View and Perfect Motorcycle Location

The first thing you'll notice upon arrival is the amazing view from the deck. We spent every evening on the deck enjoying the view. The were 4 of us down on our annual dragon trip (a tradition started as the Triumph Dragon Raid over a decade ago).. covered parking easily houses our 4 bikes and my jeep wrangler. We each had a private bedroom. Could have easily slept a few more between main floor and basement common areas. Kitchen was week equipped and the new Blackstone griddle on deck was amazing. We cooked some great dinners with what was provided. The best part is the location, you are in the sweet spot where when you go down the private road to the entrance of the neighborhood you have the dragon to the right, and hellbender to the left. The Tapoco Lodge is just a few minutes away, great food and beer. The warning about a trailer are on point. My tiny Kendon folding trailer was not an issue, but anything larger and there's no room and the private road is only one lane.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 19 September 2022
Thank you Michael! Hope to see you again!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location

House was beautiful and all we could ask for. Host was extremely communicative and even provided food recommendations. Would stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 27 May 2022
Thanks Darlene!! Happy to hear you had a great stay. Hope you can come back soon!
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