Rental Cabin - Back of the Dragon - Tazewell County

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Wonderful

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 437.2 sq m

Popular amenities

Kitchen
Parking available
Barbecue grill
Air conditioning
Mountain view

Explore the area

Tazewell, VA

Historic Crab Orchard Museum
‪5 min drive‬
Burke's Garden
‪32 min drive‬
Hungry Mother State Park
‪40 min drive‬
Bluefield, WV (BLF-Mercer County)
‪44 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Futon

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

Dining Area

About this property

Rental Cabin - Back of the Dragon

Rental Cabin with kitchen, bathroom, shower, queen bed, futon full size fold out bed) all with own fire pit, charcoal grill and picnic table.

Each cabin has own private grill and picnic area. All located on Route 16 Back of the Dragon. Enjoy the beautiful scenery of the Clinch mountain in the background. Cabins are located in Thompson Valley (Tazewell County). Please contact us via 434-390-9594 if you have any questions

Property manager

Matthew Ratliff

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Parking available

Mountain view

Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Minimum age to rent: 18

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Smoking allowed outside the unit.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Tazewell

Located in Tazewell, this cabin is in a rural area and in the mountains. Rose Lawn Cemetery and Lincoln Theatre are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Davis Valley Winery and Fincastle Country Club. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Wythe Raceway or Mitchell Stadium. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Tazewell, VA

What's nearby

Historic Crab Orchard Museum - 5 min drive - 5.4 km
Linconshire Park - 13 min drive - 14.3 km
Burke's Garden - 32 min drive - 30.2 km
Hungry Mother State Park - 40 min drive - 33.2 km
Lincoln Theatre - 45 min drive - 43.1 km

Getting around

Tri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional) - 97 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬13 min drive
‪Pizza Hut - ‬12 min drive
‪El Mariachi Restaurant - ‬13 min drive
‪Pizza Plus - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Rental Cabin - Back of the Dragon pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Where is Rental Cabin - Back of the Dragon located?

Situated in the mountains, this cabin is 2.9 mi (4.6 km) from Jefferson National Forest and within 6 miles (10 km) of Historic Crab Orchard Museum and Tazewell County Public Library. Tazewell Mall and Carilion Tazewell Community Hospital are also within 9 miles (15 km).

9.2

Wonderful

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Check-in

8.6/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

ilene w.

30 Mar 2025

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

Cabin

Cabin was located in the perfect quiet serene area. View was great, loved watching the horses & the road was exactly where we wanted to be on. The Host was great!

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Melissa A.

5 Mar 2025

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

Almost perfect

This cabin is clean and has everything that you need, except a decent couch. The futon in the cabin is truly uncomfortable and broken (the middle piece) normally we would be outside but the weather was too cold. Also it would be nice if there was a dresser to put clothes in so that we don't have to get into the suitcase constantly. We would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna

9 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication

Peaceful and simple, loved it.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah S.

19 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Check-in

Serene and peaceful

Loved the fact that it's a "disconnected" cabin. I had just enough service to use the GPS on my phone, but not enough that my phone consumed me (like it normally does). I was pleasantly surprised at how close the cabin was to things to do and places to eat. The local food, shopping and town are so quaint and lovely! I hope we have the opportunity to return soon!

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Walter F.

28 Aug 2023

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

Dragon den.

Once again the perfect place to stay if you ride a motorcycle and are riding the back of the dragon, or any of the many outstanding roads in Tazewell and surrounding area. The cabin is up a hill, away from the road and very private. Lovely cabin, once you exit driveway you are on the back of the dragon, about 30 miles from Marion. See you next year Matt.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Grahm C.

15 Apr 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful mountain cabin

Overall a great stay, it was very nice to get away from the city and have some fresh air and peace and quiet. The cabin had everything you need to be comfortable for a short stay. The surrounding area is very beautiful and quiet, except for the farm noises which I personally enjoyed. The only issue we had was getting checked in, we weren't sent the code to the front door and had no reception to call the owner, we had to drive around for reception and call the owner until they answered. It took more than an hour to actually get in after we arrived.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Catherine Y.

10 Mar 2023

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

Disliked: Communication

Cute and peaceful

The place was in a quiet location, having slow service and no wifi. It was calming and relaxing. There were a few trash items left when we checked in, making us uneasy about the cleaning. However, the towels and bedding smelled/looked clean. The kitchen and bathroom were equipped with so many extra items in case you forgot it. Overall, we were unaware of the major police theme because it was not mentioned in the description. The sentimental items of an officer who had died decorating the place made us feel uneasy. We enjoyed our short stay and it was nice to have so much provided there.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

2/10 Terrible

James M.

10 Nov 2022

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

It was misleading

We did not stay at this location. We left after 10 min of being. Items were open and left on the counter. When booking this rental the pictures do not look like what we saw when we got there. This place was that uncomfortable. I would like some compensation because we did not stay there at all.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Walter F.

28 Aug 2022

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

Fox & DragonLover.

Breathtaking views from the cabin geounds. Waking up and having a post card scene all around from your front porch, listening to farm animals, horses, livestock, hawks and other birds while having your breakfast drink, are highlights of this property. The freshly started Fox Orchards on the grounds, and the Back of the dragon at your driveway exit are the cherries on your ice cream sunday. Just a wonderful place to unwind, relax, and ride the Dragon!!!!! 5 stars is not enough, We met the owner while he was tending the orchard and he was very friendly and informative. Planning our next trip. Thank you Mathew.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Beth H.

14 July 2022

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

Enjoy the sounds of a farm and the best scenery.

We stayed here 2 nights and the only complaint would be that the parking by the cabin should’ve been level. That being said you are on a big beautiful hill. This not far from the start of the back of the dragon. A hot tub would be a great add but to just unplug, unwind and relax this is perfect!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shawn R.

18 May 2022

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

Nice cozy cabin with a great view. Perfect location on the back of the dragon.

The cabin was great and the location was great. The landscaping could use some improvement as there are no flat spots on the property. We had to block up the picnic table and our chairs at the fire pit. Overall we really enjoyed our stay and would definitely stay again.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Barbara T.

26 Sept 2021

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

Perfect location for motorcycle riding

We came to ride the Back Of The Dragon and the beautiful surrounding areas. You could not ask for a better location then this cabin! It’s right on the Dragon and not far from Tazewell. Cabin is nothing fancy but is very comfortable, had everything we needed after a long day of riding, and we enjoyed the fire pit at night. (Bring your own wood though. ) Cabin is super clean, quiet, and private. Loved it. Not a place you would hang out all day but absolutely perfect for active folks to enjoy after a day of adventure.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

kevin f.

11 July 2021

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

Relaxing and peaceful

My wife and I wanted a relaxing weekend getaway and this was perfect. Will definitely stay here again.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Aaron B.

17 Nov 2017

Rural retreat

The cabin was great...def in the middle of no where but it was a great place to crash at night...the cabin is stocked with almost everything you need and it even came with a friendly cat for the stay...we would def stay here again if we found ourselves back down that way...

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

joseph l.

23 July 2016

Romantic get away

Property was splendid and we would book again. Provides plenty of shade in the trees keeps the cabin cool. We never turned the AC on just opened all the windows. Really honored to stay in the cabin with the history it has. Visiting Burkes garden is a must and eating at the country store there.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2016

About the host

Hosted by Matthew Ratliff

Why they chose this property

This property offers a serene getaway, enjoy the peace of the Appalachian Mountains while relaxing by a fire pit.

What makes this property unique

The Fox Den is unique in its construction, in every little detail that is built in. The setting is in a wooded mountainous area very serene with a panoramic view. Please come and visit us.

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House Rules

Children

Events

Pets

Smoking

Important information

You need to know

We should mention

About the area

Tazewell

What's nearby

Getting around

Restaurants

Frequently asked questions

Reviews

Wonderful

9.4/10

10/10

8.2/10

8.6/10

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10/10 Excellent

ilene w.

Cabin

ilene w.

8/10 Good

Melissa A.

Almost perfect

Melissa A.

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Donna

10/10 Excellent

Sarah S.

Serene and peaceful

Sarah S.

10/10 Excellent

Walter F.

Dragon den.

Walter F.

8/10 Good

Grahm C.

Peaceful mountain cabin

Grahm C.

8/10 Good

Catherine Y.

Cute and peaceful

Catherine Y.

2/10 Terrible

James M.

It was misleading

James M.

10/10 Excellent

Walter F.

Fox & DragonLover.

Walter F.