Dragon's Lair Cabin @ Meadow Branch

Our Property

Location – Where the Dragon Meets the Sky

Perched right on the Tennessee/North Carolina line in the quiet MeadowBranch community, Dragon’s Lair gives you the rare combo of “practically on the Dragon” convenience and genuine mountain peace.

  • 3 miles to the start of the Tail of the Dragon at Deals Gap
  • 1 mile to historic Tapoco Lodge and the Cheoah Dam
  • 10–15 minutes to Robbinsville (groceries, gas, great food)
  • Immediate access to Cherohala Skyway, Foothills Parkway, Moonshiner 28, and hundreds of other legendary roads

You’re surrounded by Nantahala National Forest, a stone’s throw from Joyce Kilmer old-growth forest and Lake Santeetlah, and perfectly positioned for day loops into North Georgia or East Tennessee without ever fighting traffic or crowds.

In short: the cabin is close enough that you can run the Dragon before breakfast and still be back in time for coffee on the porch, yet far enough off the beaten path that the only thing you’ll hear at night is the creek and the crickets.

Quick Facts

  • Starlink Wi-Fi (fast & free)
  • Pet-friendly (fee applies – well-behaved dogs love it here)
  • Zero-step entry & accessible bathroom
  • Trailer-friendly parking

This is the sweet spot where adrenaline and relaxation live right next door to each other. Welcome to the edge of everything awesome. 🐉

Robbinsville, North Carolina

Why Dragon’s Lair is the Perfect Mountain Base Camp

When you book Dragon’s Lair @ MeadowBranch, you’re not just renting a cabin—you’re claiming the ultimate sweet-spot getaway: dead quiet, creek-side mountain peace with the Tail of the Dragon literally waiting at the end of the road.

  • Covered carport that swallows multiple bikes or one vehicle (plus plenty of trailer parking)
  • Peaceful, rural setting with zero through-traffic—just the sound of the creek and the wind in the trees
  • Prime positioning at the quiet southern bookend of US-129 so you can hit the Dragon fresh, skip the midday chaos, and be home in minutes

From here, the greatest hits of the Southern Appalachians are all easy day trips (or morning coffee runs):

  • Cherohala Skyway
  • Moonshiner 28
  • Blue Ridge Parkway
  • Foothills Parkway
  • Nantahala Gorge
  • Great Smoky Mountains National Park
  • Joyce Kilmer old-growth forest
  • Lake Santeetlah
  • Countless hidden waterfalls and hiking trails

Whether your perfect day means triple-digit sweepers, a lazy float on the lake, or grilling steaks while the sun drops behind the ridge, we’ve got you covered.

Choose Dragon’s Lair and spend less time driving to the fun and more time actually having it.

Your mountain adventure starts the second you turn into the driveway. We’ll save you an Adirondack chair on the porch and a spot under the carport.

Let’s make this trip one for the books. 🐉🏍️🚗🏔️