Gatlinburg Real Estate Blog

Because we've now been selling Gatlinburg area real estate for 18 years, we've developed a pretty good understanding of our area's vacation rental industry.  While there have been many changes in our market, some things continue to remain the same: Vacationing guests are generally looking for what they don't have at home: A log or other woodsy design that reminds them that they are on vacation A steeply roofed chalet or cabin with lots of glass & soaring high ceilings Recreation choices like a hot tub, jacuzzi bathtub, pool table or other game tables A superb Smoky Mountain view or total seclusion Furthermore, some important characteristics just aren't negotiable: The property must be clean & well furnished - Grandma's hand-me-downs won't work! The cabin or chalet should be within at most a 10 or 15 min. drive to at least one of our area's major attractions: The Great Smoky Mountain National Park Dollywood/Splash Country Entrance The Center of ...

Because we've now been selling Gatlinburg area real estate for 18 years, we've developed a pretty good understanding of our area's vacation rental industry.  While there have been many changes in our market, some things continue to remain the same: Vacationing guests are generally looking for what they don't have at home: A log or other woodsy design that reminds them that they are on vacation A steeply roofed chalet or cabin with lots of glass & soaring high ceilings Recreation choices like a hot tub, jacuzzi bathtub, pool table or other game tables A superb Smoky Mountain view or total seclusion Furthermore, some important characteristics just aren't negotiable: The property must be clean & well furnished - Grandma's hand-me-downs won't work! The cabin or chalet should be within at most a 10 or 15 min. drive to at least one of our area's major attractions: The Great Smoky Mountain National Park Dollywood/Splash Country Entran...

While it is too early to be sure, I have a client who just may hit 300 nights booked in 2012. He purchased our Gatlinburg foreclosure listing just last year and immediately wisely spent a considerable amount of money to update the tired and neglected property. He did this by installing a new attractive metal roof, re-staining the exterior, improving the interior, and adding quality furniture. The result is a VERY attractive honeymoon cabin with a grand total investment of well less than $150,000 and almost unheard of rental income. Because the second half of the year is always the better portion for Smoky Mountain vacation rental property rentals, the final numbers could be remarkable indeed. The key components of this remarkable success story are as follows: A great location very convenient to Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge. A very rentable honeymoon cabin floor plan/layout. A cabin that now has excellent curb appeal due to the professional remodeling. A cabin that now has an inviting i...

While it is too early to be sure, I have a client who just may hit 300 nights booked in 2012. He purchased our Gatlinburg foreclosure listing just last year and immediately wisely spent a considerable amount of money to update the tired and neglected property. He did this by installing a new attractive metal roof, re-staining the exterior, improving the interior, and adding quality furniture. The result is a VERY attractive honeymoon cabin with a grand total investment of well less than $150,000 and almost unheard of rental income. Because the second half of the year is always the better portion for Smoky Mountain vacation rental property rentals, the final numbers could be remarkable indeed. The key components of this remarkable success story are as follows: A great location very convenient to Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge. A very rentable honeymoon cabin floor plan/layout. A cabin that now has excellent curb appeal due to the professional remodeling. A cabin that now has an inv...