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...