The Golf Classifieds – New & Minutes from Cherokee – Owl’s Roost Cabin

The Sequoyah National Golf Club, a Robert Trent Jones II design, and the Smoky Mountain Country Club, designed by Thomas Walker, both are within 20 minutes of this property. Each course is over 6000 yards with spectacular Smoky Mountain views, outdoor dining, and more. 2010 Rates + 10.75% Tax 2 Night Add'l Night Weekly Low season $345 $125 $845. Mid season $385 $145 $965. High season $425 $165 $1085 2010 RENTAL RATE SEASONS Each cabin's rates are based on the following …

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I have received several questions from clients regarding the current state of the real estate and rental market here in the Smokies. I thought I would post my analysis for all to see regarding the Sevier County area real estate market, foreclosures, and the impact of the “real estate/mortgage bubble” on the local rental management companies. Below is my sometimes critical and as straight forward as possible analysis of the market.

The overnight cabin rental business realized a decrease in business during the early summer months (compared to the same time frame in previous years) when gas prices spiked to around the $4 mark. I think it discouraged some visitors from traveling here and some from making plans to travel during the later months or at least waiting to book their vacations. The good cabin management companies adapted quickly once they came to the realization their occupancy was not as high as it was in the past by offering incentives. The rental management companies typically offer some sort of “incentive” such as stay 5 nights get the 6th night free or something along those lines. But a few management companies were smart and tied their discounts directly in to what the consumer was seeing as the reason for them not making the trip – gas prices. So, they advertised on their websites things such as Summer Gas Incentives – 10% off cabin rentals and things of that nature. For instance, a cabin that would typically rent for $200 per night would be a savings of $20 per night and the typical summer stay is at least 3 or 4 days, so it was enough of an incentive to entice the visitors to book the cabins. The average visitor to the Smokies is not extremely affluent, they are your normal average Joe for the most part. This ultimately resulted in slightly less rental income for cabin owners, but far outweighed the alternative of having no rentals at all! 

Some management companies did not adapt as quickly and I believe they are suffering because of it. The vast majority of people who rent cabins do two things: drive to the destination and find the cabin they end up staying in on the Internet. The management companies who capitalized on both of these by placing in the top in Google Searches, use pay-per-click advertising and adapted quickly to the gas increases seem to be doing fine and actually are on par with past years.

In talking with several different rental management companies, they are seeing a few differences from the past. First, people are not booking rooms as far in advance. I have seen the rentals for several cabins seem empty for August when I looked at them in May & June and then all of a sudden it was booked for virtually the entire month. I am not sure the reasoning behind this, but I would think with the economy facing its struggles and gas prices fluctuating people are waiting to know their financial condition closer to the date of their vacation. They also have told me the cabins renting the most (at least with these specific companies) are the smaller cabins or the very large cabins where groups/families come to meet. So the 1 BR cabins along with the 4+ bedroom cabins tend to be the ones with the best rental histories as of now. The mid-range sized cabins such as 3-4 BR cabins are not performing as well as they had in the past. For instance, a small family coming on vacation with a couple kids can stay in a 1 BR cabin and it still works for them because the cabin may sleep 4. So, the need for the cabins in the 2-4 BR range is less than that of a 1 BR cabin. Although, I must also say there have been quite a few one bedroom cabins built!

Cabin rentals seemed to peak in the period prior to 2005 when there was a great demand for cabins and the supply was still not up to the demand. In and around the time of 2005 there were many large developments and PUD’s with cabin upon cabin built in a short amount of time. The demand did not increase, but the supply of cabins increased dramatically, causing the overall gross rental income for many cabins to go down. The cabins that were built in the 1990′s and dated as far as the amenities a visitor is looking for saw the largest decline. These cabins now are sort of phasing themselves out as rental properties as they become older and not performing as well as they had in the past. The one exception is a cabin with a tremendous view or on a river – these cabins continue to do well even if they are older and dated. Thankfully, with the downward trend of the real estate market, new cabin builds have slowed dramatically, allowing the supply vs. demand find a better position than the quick growth period of 2005-early/mid 2007.

As far as the real estate market is concerned, in my opinion, I have no indications of prices recovering right now. I don’t think they have a lot of room to go lower, but also do not think we have hit bottom yet. In March, I believe it was, I showed a 6 bedroom, 6.5 bath in Black Bear Ridge with a fairly good view. It was on the market for $399,000 and I thought this was a decent deal due to the rental income potential I was aware of and had looked at for comparable cabins in the development. When it dropped to $375,000 I thought it was a good deal and my family and I considered purchasing it ourselves for investment. We ended up not buying it and it sold for $375,000 not too long afterward. Just recently the same model of cabin in Black Bear Ridge came on the market completely furnished as a foreclosure with a much better view and now it is in contract for $369,000. So prices have without question seen declines (particularly in certain developments facing a lot of foreclosures) from the beginning of the year to now. The reason I believe there is still room for the prices of cabins to go down is because even at current foreclosure prices, most cabins do not cash flow with 20% down after paying 40% to a rental management company and all the utility expenses, taxes, homeowners insurance,etc. There are a few cabins here and there that will cash flow, but the vast majority still do not. When a large portion of the cabins hit the point where they cash flow I believe that will be the turning point as investors see the cabins as a wise investment and while there is a lot of inventory of good deals they will begin buying again. As they begin buying at the point where quite a few cabins cash flow, the inventory will go back down and I think there will be a recovery. I cant predict when that point will be, but I do try to have as much data as possible and analyze the market very carefully.

Currently, the developments with the most foreclosures are Black Bear Ridge, Hidden Springs Resort, and Covered Bridge Resort. This can be attributed to buyers paying outrageously high amounts for cabins at the peak of the market and the cabins never realizing the gross rental income they were “projected” to have. Most other foreclosures are scattered here and there, other than the three I mentioned above and Sky Harbor (just due to its sheer size and large number of cabins). A lot of the good deals in Black Bear Ridge have already been picked over, but there are sure to be more foreclosures upcoming. Hidden Springs Resort has experienced the most recent influx of foreclosures, which was predictable as I had viewed many of them in a “short sale” status.

To summarize, my opinion of the market is that it has some room to go down in prices still with the rental investment cabins. Many of the foreclosed cabins even at drastically reduced prices do not necessarily make a good investment in terms of cash flow. There are typically a few reasons a cabin does enter into foreclosure – either the owner paid too much for the property, the cabin was not suitable for a well performing rental cabin, or the owner simply is facing troubles economically. Unfortunately, many cabin owners are faced with all three situations at once which usually leads to a position difficult to recover. A lot of the cabins going into foreclosures do not have good views or other attributes and amenities necessary for a well performing rental cabin.

I believe my useful skill is to sort through these properties and determine which are the most appealing as investments by analyzing the potential rental income a cabin should generate. For example, if there is a foreclosed cabin with a good view, all the modern amenities, and in a well established and proven development it will typically be a good cabin to consider because it should perform well as a rental. Situations where an owner who foreclosed and paid too much for the property or faced other economic difficulties are the type of cabins to focus the searches. Buying a cabin that foreclosed due to the flaws of the cabin itself usually leads to just more troubles unless the cabin is purchased at an extremely low price. Purchasing a cabin that does not have a good view, does not have an open floor plan or large windows, and does not have the amenities visitors desire still leaves you with a cabin that lacks what it takes to be an excellent performing rental – even if you did purchase it at what is perceived as a “good deal”.

I hope this blog was helpful in answering a couple questions I know several of my clients have. If anyone has any other questions they would like my opinion on, please feel free to contact me via my website or e-mail and I will give my best response. Thank you!

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Realty Executives Smoky Mountains
113 Sugarfoot Way
Pigeon Forge, TN 37863
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The Golf Classifieds – Log Cabin with Nintendo Wii — Sun Eagle Lodge

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It used to be that people went to hotels whenever they visit places away from home.

Until today, staying in hotels is still the best option open for attending two-day seminars and conventions. However, for the purpose of long vacation periods, more and more people have learned to prefer vacation rentals.

Cheaper per square area

Rentals offer you not only cheaper rates but also more square space for your every buck. These accommodations are more often owned and managed by single proprietors rather than corporations. The natural offshoot being that fewer expenses are involved in maintaining and running them. For example, you seldom have rentals which offer concierge and laundry services. Neither will they normally have bell boy services to deliver food to your room.

In contrast, while they may lack some of the services that are offered by hotels, you can easily rent a three-bedroom flat for the money that you would have spent for a single bedroom in a hotel. This is obviously a great advantage, especially if you are vacationing with your kids or a group of friends. You will be able to share common quarters with the members of your group.

Home sweet home

Vacation rentals offer you the convenience of selecting an accommodation wherein you can be as comfortable as you are in your own home. In fact, they are usually homes which the owners have decided to rent out to vacationers. They may be homes that were constructed for that purpose or homes of people who have been assigned to work in a foreign country.

The feeling of restraint that the closed walls and the strange company in hotels may sometimes give a person is not present in vacation rentals. You can be completely at ease in rentals.

All types of accommodations

There is a wide variety of accommodations that you can select from. There are many single-occupant rentals for people who are going around solo. These are typically studio-type condominiums. However, there are such things as one-bedroom houses that their owners have purposely built to lease out. Those units offer you privacy and security at the same time since they are usually built in a compound where there are other houses.

Additionally you have flats with two or three bedrooms that couples and families can rent. There are also larger units like townhouses and real houses which tour groups will fit comfortably in.

All types of ambience

If you have specific preferences regarding your vacation ambience, there will probably a vacation rental location to meet your tastes. There are vacation rentals all over the world. Some of them are located by the ocean or by a lake or river. Many rentals are in plum center of the busy metropolis. Others may be located in wide open areas, perhaps close to a golf course or resort spa. Still other may be on top of a mountain.

Because of the flexibility and economy that vacation rentals have to offer, you should seriously consider them for your next holiday. Naturally, you will have to make exhaustive inquiries from your friends and websites that offer them. It may be more advantageous to deal with the owners directly if that is possible. You will get the real lowdown and may end up spending less.

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The Golf Classifieds – Upscale with Mountain View — Millstone Lodge

From the vaulted windows letting in a spectacular view of the Great Smoky Mountains, to the wood floors and ceilings, you'll love the "cabiny" feel of it. Secluded and on the side of Baines Mountain, this cabin has a beautiful view that you can … starter amount of paper products, and hotel-sized amounts of toiletries are provided. Categories: Course & Travel – Vacation Rentals Location: US North Carolina (Western/Ashville) – 28713 – Map It. Seller: Rentals@4Smokys.com …

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The Golf Classifieds – Private Log Cabin — Morning Sun Retreat

The Sequoyah National Golf Club, a Robert Trent Jones II design, and the Smoky Mountain Country Club, designed by Thomas Walker, both are within 20 minutes of this property. Each course is over 6000 yards with spectacular Smoky Mountain views, outdoor dining, and more. 2010 Rates + 10.75% Tax 2 Night Add'l Night Weekly Low season $280 $95 $660. Mid season $320 $115 $780. High season $360 $135 $900 2010 RENTAL RATE SEASONS Each cabin's rates are based on the following …

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The Golf Classifieds – Secluded Two Bedroom — Westview Cabin

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The Golf Classifieds – Romantic & Secluded — MooseHead Lodge

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Nowhere in the country matches the magnificent natural beauty of the Great Smoky Mountains. Hundreds of miles of hiker trails, diverse wildlife, and unspoiled vistas make this one of the most relaxing and enriching sites in the world.

Just because you spend the day enjoying the wilderness doesn’t mean you want to squat around a campfire and sleep in a tent. After a long day of hiking and enjoying nature, you might want a soak in the hot tub, play a game of pool, or watch a DVD. Smokey Mountain cabin rentals give you the perfect balance of access to nature and civilized amenities.

Breathtaking Scenery

Whether you are coming from a verdant rural area or a dense urban center where the only trees are planted in pots, you can find outdoor activities right for you.

Hiking is a popular choice. You can find trails from easy ambles over gentle ground to difficult multi-day adventures that challenge even the experienced and athletic hiker. You get up close to the local flora and fauna and see landscapes that you can’t imagine.

If walking isn’t your thing, there are many trails for horses or bikes as well as a variety of automobile tours. Stop at one of the many picnic areas or find an undiscovered spot and enjoy a meal in a field of wildflowers.

The area abounds with waterways. Try whitewater rafting or gently tube down the rivers and streams. Fishing enthusiasts from all over the country come here to catch trout, bass, and other fish in over 500 miles of fishable streams.

Luxurious Comfort

Many visitors to the area like the idea of roughing it, but that’s not everyone’s idea of vacation. After an exciting day out among nature, some people want to be pampered and many cabin rentals can provide that.

Large cabins let everyone claim their own space. No matter how close you are, everyone needs privacy and that’s hard to find in the little one-room huts that pass for cabins in some places. Renting a cabin with several rooms and bathrooms lets everyone choose their own method of relaxation.

Not only do many cabins have simple bathtubs, many have in-room Jacuzzis and hot tubs. Or opt for access to clean and heated swimming pools and go for a luxurious and healthy dip. Other common amenities include laundry, full kitchens, and of course romantic fireplaces.

Endless Attractions

Although the Smokey Mountains plentiful with natural attractions, it has more than its share of man-made ones as well.

There are plenty of shops from local specialty shops to big outlet superstores. Restaurants cover every type of cuisine. Entertainment abounds and is more family-friendly than in many other popular travel destinations. There are cabin rentals in this region to cover every taste in vacation so treat yourself to a visit to this breathtaking area of the country on your next vacation.

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The Golf Classifieds – Wind Song Cabin — Minutes from Bryson City

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The Golf Classifieds – Upscale Log Cabin — Pedaler’s Ridge Cabin

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The Smoky Mountain region boasts killer outdoor activities and picturesque views thanks to the Appalachian Mountains. Some options to consider for your next trip:

-Dry Falls – Paved walkway enables you to walk underneath the 75 ft. falls

-Bridal Veil Falls – 120 ft. falls can be view from highway US 64

-Glen Falls -Includes three large falls that drop roughly 60 ft.

-Whitewater Falls- Highest falls in Eastern America!

-Rufus Morgan Trail – 1 mile, waterfall visibility

-Shot Pouch Trail – 1.5 miles through the Appalachian Mountains

-Wayah Bald Tower Lookout -0.3 mile hike to a national historic monument and enjoy panoramic views

-Wasilik Poplar Trail – Includes campsites along the trail to the US’s largest known poplar tree.

-Laurel Falls Trail – 1 mile trail hike through Laurel Creek and onto a beautiful waterfall

-Hike the Appalachian Trail

-Mine your own rubies, sapphires and other gems at the Cherokee, Cowee Mountain, Gold City or Jackson mines

-Tubing, kayaking and rafting (including white water rafting) on the Little Tennessee River

-Fontana Dam

-Skiing

-Asheville’s Biltmore Estate

-Great Smoky Railroad

Those are just a few attractions and sites available to visit in the Smoky Mountains. Its time to start planning your next adventure!

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The Golf Classifieds – Near Nantahala Village — Smoky View Cabin

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There is certainly no shortage of things to do and see in and around Pigeon Forge. Gorgeous scenery, fantastic shopping, whitewater rafting adventures, and award-winning theme parks are just some of the entertainment choices that bring tourists to the Great Smoky Mountains. But if you love a live show, this is one part of the country you should make a point to visit.

Dinner and a Movie Will Never Be the Same

Take a mouthwatering meal and add world-class entertainment, and what do you get? A dining adventure to rival favorite date-night activities everywhere. Dinner theater in Pigeon Forge has grown beyond the piano bar and show tunes into something truly spectacular. Dolly Parton’s Dixie Stampede starts with a herd of cattle rushing into the arena, and it doesn’t slow down again until after dessert. Stunt-riding cowboys, fantastical magic acts, and down-home bluegrass music keep young and old alike entertained while they enjoy a four-course southern meal.

Dinner theater wouldn’t be complete without a murder mystery to solve, and that’s just what you’ll find in Pigeon Forge. Enjoy some hilarious grown-up entertainment and solve a crime – all before dessert! Unlike the extravaganza event at Dixie Stampede, these intimate dinners encourage audience participation, so don’t be surprised when you end up as part of the act.

Can’t get enough of dinner theater? No problem! You’ll even find breakfast theater in Pigeon Forge. The Blackwood Breakfast Variety Show is famous for scrambled eggs and sausage with a side of gospel music. It’s a sure way to get your day off to a great start. Add in some home-grown comedy with award-winning performers, and you won’t want to break for lunch.

Music and Comedy to Make Everyone Smile

Family friendly acts straight out of vaudeville will entertain everyone in your group. Singing, dancing, pratfalls, and hilarious sketches can all be found on Pigeon Forge’s stages. From musical comedy to bumbling magicians, there’s plenty to laugh at in the Great Smoky Mountains.

If a good old-fashioned concert is more your style, check out the shows in Pigeon Forge. Up-and-coming stars entertain with a unique blend of country music, gospel, and patriotism. Fans of all ages will appreciate the talent that calls the stage of Country Tonite Theater home. In fact, you might even be lucky enough to catch a superstar performance in this popular country-music town. Watch for famous names like Roy Clark, Tanya Tucker, and George Jones, just to name a few.

Can’t wait for the real thing? Memories Theatre in Pigeon Forge also offers the best in impersonations. Not only can you see current stars like Tim McGraw and Neil Diamond perform “live” on stage, you can also take a trip to the past. Elvis Presley, Buddy Holly, and Patsy Cline all sing their greatest hits, letting you and your family enjoy the music your parents grew up with.

With all there is to do in and around Pigeon Forge, don’t miss the opportunity to take in a few live shows. Whether you prefer comedy, mystery, music, or magic – or a combination of them all – you’ll find something your entire family will enjoy.

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Any visit to the Smoky Mountains, regardless of the season, must include sight seeing. The mountains provide some of the most beautiful scenery in the world. Snow-capped mountain peaks in the winter and the colorful foliage in the fall are sights to behold. Summer hiking allows visitors to view remote waterfalls and panoramic views. Hiking is not the only way to take in the views. There are plenty of sights that can be viewed from the comfort of an automobile. Cades Cove is an 11 mile, one-way road that allows visitors to view wildlife such as deer, bears, foxes and more. Foothills Parkway winds along the top of Chilhowee Mountain, providing breathtaking views of the Smokies. Winterfest transforms Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg into a sea of lights where millions of Christmas lights and decorations line the streets and buildings.

The great thing about vacationing in the Smoky Mountains is that there are no deadlines, no manifestos, and no to-do lists. The atmosphere is laid back and peaceful. Visitors can move at their own pace, whether fast or slow. Sit all day on the front porch sipping coffee or hike a mountain trail. Take a relaxing ride down a quiet stream on an inner tube or take a brisk bike ride through the woods. Attend an evening show in Pigeon Forge or turn in early, it’s up to you. Life in the Smoky Mountains follows your lead.

There are plenty of entertainment venues in the Smokies. The streets of Gatlinburg are lined with stores, restaurants, museums, and other attractions. Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies, Guinness World of Records Museum, Ripley’s Believe It Or Not Museum, and the 342-foot high Space Needle are just a few of the attractions in downtown Gatlinburg. Take a tram ride up the mountain and you can visit Ober Gatlinburg ski resort where you can snow ski, ice skate, and more. Take a zipline tour through the treetops at Gatlinburg Zipline Adventures.

Pigeon Forge is home to DollyWood and Splash Country, amusement parks owned by country music super star Dolly Parton. There are also activities such as go-carts, bungee jumping, miniature golf, laser tag, indoor skydiving, arcades, and much more. Pigeon Forge is also famous for its shopping. It has several factory outlet malls as well as shopping centers and craft stores. Entertainment is plentiful with music, comedy, magic, and dinner shows playing in theaters that line the streets of Pigeon Forge. Museums, restaurants, hotels and convention centers are also abundant.

There are lots of activities for nature lovers as well in the Smoky Mountains. Hiking trails saturate the Smokies and take you to some of the most popular locales, like Mt. LeConte, Abrams Falls, and more. Fly fishing, tubing, swimming are popular summer activities in many of the streams and rivers that wander through the mountains. Camping is also a favorite past time. Large campgrounds are numerous, as well as the smaller, off-the-beaten-path sites. The truly brave can hike deep into the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and set up camp in the middle of the wilderness.

Lodging is always abundant in the Smoky Mountains. Bed and breakfast inns are always a favorite, as well as rental cabins. But there are plenty of hotels and resorts too. Chalets and condos are popular. There are even timeshares in the area. Those that like to rough it can find RV parks and campgrounds.

With the number of activities, attractions, and beautiful locations, it is no wonder why the Smoky Mountains is one of the most popular vacation spots in the Eastern United States. Come and check it out for yourself and you’ll agree.

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The Golf Classifieds – Secluded Mountain Cabin — Lacey Lodge

The Sequoyah National Golf Club, a Robert Trent Jones II design, and the Smoky Mountain Country Club, designed by Thomas Walker, both are within 20 minutes of this property. Each course is over 6000 yards with spectacular Smoky Mountain views, outdoor dining, and more. 2010 Rates + 10.75% Tax 2 Night Add'l Night Weekly Low season $250 $85 $590. Mid season $290 $105 $710. High season $330 $125 $830 2010 RENTAL RATE SEASONS Each cabin's rates are based on the following …

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When you think about animals in the Smoky Mountains, the ever-popular black bear probably comes to mind first. Since the Smokies are home to over 10,000 species of animals, seeing deer, fish and birds in this area is not a surprise. On the other hand, finding zebras or crocodiles in this neck of the woods would be a bit of a shock. Believe it or not, animals such as camels, llamas and monkeys are alive and well in the mountains of Tennessee. Just a short drive from the Smoky Mountain National Park is a variety of exotic animals awaiting your visit.

The Circle G Ranch in Straw Plains, Tennessee, is one place you’ll find critters that wouldn’t normally call the Smokies home. Ever ridden a camel? You can at Circle G. Less than 30 minutes from the Smoky Mountains you’ll find camels wandering through 62 acres of wilderness. Ready to climb aboard? Experienced guides will take you on an unforgettable one-hour camel safari.

Maybe you prefer to see the animals from a distance. If that’s the case, the Drive Thru Zoo is for you. Putter along the paths as ostriches, zebras and llamas curiously walk right over to your car. Whether up-close or from the comfort of your vehicle, you’ll be amazed at these incredible creatures.

A Rainforest in Tennessee

Take a trip to the rainforest when you visit Sevierville, Tennessee. There you’ll find Rainforest Adventure Discovery Zoo featuring over 400 lives animals. Stop for a visit with lemurs and porcupines or capture some photos of the powerful African serval, a cousin of the cheetah. If you’re a bird lover, the cockatoos and macaws will absolutely enchant you. There’s plenty to entice reptile fans, too, including an interesting collection of snakes, lizards, tortoises and crocodiles.

Ready to take to the outback? Head off for an Aussie Walkabout. New to the Discovery Zoo, the Walkabout has 17,000 square feet that kangaroos and wallabies call home. There’s also a sheep station and bird aviary for your enjoyment.

Zebras and Monkeys and Reindeer, Oh My!

The Deer Farm Exotic Petting Zoo is another animal lover’s delight located in Sevierville, Tennessee on 143 acres. Adults will enjoy horse rides on guided trails, while pony rides will keep the little ones entertained. The petting zoo gives you an opportunity to experience unique animals including reindeer, exotic cattle, zebras, monkeys, camels and more.

No matter what kinds of animals you like, you’ll find them in the Smoky Mountains. Visit the Great Smoky Mountains National Park to view the area’s best-loved bears, deer, fish and foul. Then head out for a short drive to discover exotic animals from faraway places. Experiencing such a variety of creatures is an educational and enjoyable experience for the whole family.

Bennie McCann is Reservations Manager of Volunteer Cabin Rentals specializing in Smoky Mountain rental cabins in Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge, TN. Visit them today at http://www.volunteercabinrentals.com to book cabins for weddings, vacations, reunions and other special events.
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One thing is certain, you are even able to rent a luxury cabin for less than you would if you were to spend your vacation in a hotel. Hotel holidays are fast becoming a thing of the past, the rooms are pokey and they are fine if you are away on a business trip, but a hotel room is hardly the place to relax. Let’s face it, there is hardly room to swing a cat in a hotel room.

Cabin rentals offer the vacationer a lots of space and tons of privacy. They are situated in quiet environments feature all the comforts of home and have the added benefit of being close to nature and the great outdoors. Taking time out, and spending it in one of the many Smokey Mountain cabin rentals available means you will get quality time. Quality time is that special time where you are completely away from any day-to-day pressures.

Many people are unaware, but the Smoky Mountains National Park is ranked as the number one annual getaway for visitors in the United States. Not only does the beauty of the mountains lure all variety of people, but it’s also very easy to access from most parts of the country. Many people can reach the Smoky Mountains in about a day.

There are a great many activities you can take part in, it is not only about skiing and nature walks. There is golf, whitewater rafting, climbing, horseback riding, canoeing, hiking, fishing, hunting (if you like killing small furry things), and swimming, as well as loads of other activities.

There are also a variety of different accommodations to choose from and these range from secluded, to rustic, log and even luxury cabins. Staying in a rental cabin is so much fun; they are set in beautiful countryside, are serene and secluded and make the perfect way to enjoy time off.

A great place to start your search for accommodation is by looking for Pigeon Forge cabin rentals. Pigeon Forge, TN is offers great access to both the Smoky Mountains and the Dollywood amusement park.

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The Golf Classifieds – Creekside Vacation Rental — Paradise Valley

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The Golf Classifieds – Mountain Top — Rental Sunrise Above the Clouds

Each course is over 6000 yards with spectacular Smoky Mountain views, outdoor dining, and more. Categories: Course & Travel – Vacation Rentals Location: US North Carolina (Western/Ashville) – 28713 – Map It. Seller: Rentals@4Smokys.com …

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People love to escape to a quiet, rural mountain area when life bogs them down in stressful lifestyles. The Smoky Mountain region in Tennessee offers the best opportunity to fulfill the need for a respite from tension in a Smoky Mountain Cabin retreat.

Wake up to the scent of pine and the Great Smokies just outside the window. View the blue haze over the mountain tops and rocky ridges from your cabin. If the fresh air and sunshine isn’t enough, rural cabin life is. This is life at its simplest with a bit of modern convenience added.

Cabin rentals are available in Townsend, Tennessee near Great Smoky Mountain National Park. Cabin rentals accommodate individuals and families and offer a full range of special rental choices for large groups. Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge and Sevierville, Tennessee offer cabin rentals with convenient services and things to do in all seasons. Hiking, camping, fishing and picnicking, to name a few.

Experience the Beauty of Nature in the Smoky Mountains

Autumn is a foliage lover’s dream vacation in the Smoky Mountains. Imagine a sunny afternoon with mountain views, foliage ablaze and a comfortable spot in a deck or rocking chair from which to commune with nature. Cabin rentals offer standard amenities like satellite TV, hot tubs, fireplaces for winter vacations where watching snowflakes drift past the cabin window is the most active thing a guest wants to do.

Cabin rental companies entice guests in summer with a swimming pool as an added attraction. Springtime in the Smokies is like a Monet painting: Wild mountain flowers in bloom everywhere and birds singing their own special melodies just for visitors. This is also Cherokee country and cabins that reflect Native American style are available here.

Always Something New to See in the Smoky Mountains

Reserve cabins in advance as there are many sights to see in the Smoky Mountain Region of Tennessee. Gatlinburg’s trolley system shuttles visitors back and forth in ultimate convenience for sightseers. Pigeon Forge’s historic meal and flour mill, still in operation, is another sight not to be missed.

For those who like to shop, Seiverville, the birthplace of country and western singer, Dolly Parton, fills the bill. A statue in her honor is located here as well as the original Seth Thomas clock. Seiverville is a well-known haven for antique collectors and shoppers.

Cabins rentals in the Smoky Mountains with full amenities are a great value for people planning a vacation. Travel to cabin rentals is relatively convenient, although for those who like to trek off the beaten path, a rental car may be advisable.

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Remember weekends in college, embarking on a road trip with a favorite music and your closest friends, sharing gossip and nail polish? Now that you’re married with a couple of kids, it’s hard to find time to just get away from it all. The job, soccer practice, dentist appointments, and piles of dirty laundry keep you from sharing time with old friends as much as you’d like. Don’t you think it’s time to relive some of those happy memories?

Girls’ Weekend Adventures

The Great Smoky Mountains offer lots of choices to keep even a diverse group of ladies happy. With miles of fantastic scenery, exciting night life, and world-class shopping, every member of your group will discover too many fun things to do. And the central location means even the most far-flung college friends can make the trip easily.

Heading out for a weekend of fun in the backwoods isn’t just for the guys. For the outdoorsy types, the 800 miles of hiking trails in Great Smoky Mountain National Park provide hours of rest and relaxation. Wander through this lush forest on foot or by horseback for a quiet commune with nature, and let the noise and chaos of the big city fade. Clear mountain streams burble and sing, while the scent of wildflowers in bloom fills your senses with the peace and tranquility only the mountains can bring.

After a day spent in the wilderness, a little nightlife in the city is sure to be appreciated. Put on your dancing shoes and hit the hot spots in Gatlinburg. Whether you prefer sophisticated wine clubs, rowdy rock and roll, or want to take the stage yourself in a karaoke bar, Gatlinburg’s got you covered.

When the sun comes up, it’s time to hit the shops for some serious retail therapy. The Tennessee Heritage Arts and Crafts Trail provides eight miles of shopping pleasure where you can buy everything from hand-carved wooden bowls to hand-sewn quilts and home-spun wool sweaters. Elegant boutiques and one-of-a-kind eateries line downtown Gatlinburg’s quaint avenues. For the serious shopper, outlet malls offer brand name merchandise at discount prices.

Where to Stay in Gatlinburg

Motels are plentiful in this popular tourist destination, but for the ultimate Smoky Mountain experience, choose a private cabin in the woods. You’ll fall asleep to the sound of crickets in the meadow instead of trucks on the interstate, and awake to a cool mountain breeze through your window. You and your girlfriends can even have a grown-up pajama party in cabins with one, two, three or up to 10 bedrooms. Regardless of the size of your crowd, everyone will have plenty of space. Pamper yourself with an in-room massage, or just order out for pizza and settle down for a chick-flick marathon.

Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge are fantastic getaway destinations for any size group. You can stick together and tour the area, or divide and conquer, meeting only for meals and girl talk. Spending time with your old college or high school buds in this idyllic spot will make the day-to-day stresses of life fade into the background, if only for a while.

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Make Your Smoky Mountain Holiday Authentic by Renting a Cabin

Smoky Mountain cabin rentals offer vacationers the chance to have a holiday of a lifetime. The reason for this is that there is just so a lot to do if you vacation in the Smoky Mountains, and let's face it,…

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The Smoky Mountain region boasts killer outdoor activities and picturesque views thanks to the Appalachian Mountains. Some options to consider for your next trip:

-Dry Falls – Paved walkway enables you to walk underneath the 75 ft. falls

-Bridal Veil Falls – 120 ft. falls can be view from highway US 64

-Glen Falls -Includes three large falls that drop roughly 60 ft.

-Whitewater Falls- Highest falls in Eastern America!

-Rufus Morgan Trail – 1 mile, waterfall visibility

-Shot Pouch Trail – 1.5 miles through the Appalachian Mountains

-Wayah Bald Tower Lookout -0.3 mile hike to a national historic monument and enjoy panoramic views

-Wasilik Poplar Trail – Includes campsites along the trail to the US’s largest known poplar tree.

-Laurel Falls Trail – 1 mile trail hike through Laurel Creek and onto a beautiful waterfall

-Hike the Appalachian Trail

-Mine your own rubies, sapphires and other gems at the Cherokee, Cowee Mountain, Gold City or Jackson mines

-Tubing, kayaking and rafting (including white water rafting) on the Little Tennessee River

-Fontana Dam

-Skiing

-Asheville’s Biltmore Estate

-Great Smoky Railroad

Those are just a few attractions and sites available to visit in the Smoky Mountains. Its time to start planning your next adventure!

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The Golf Classifieds – New & Minutes from Cherokee – Owl’s Roost Cabin

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It used to be that people went to hotels whenever they visit places away from home.

Until today, staying in hotels is still the best option open for attending two-day seminars and conventions. However, for the purpose of long vacation periods, more and more people have learned to prefer vacation rentals.

Cheaper per square area

Rentals offer you not only cheaper rates but also more square space for your every buck. These accommodations are more often owned and managed by single proprietors rather than corporations. The natural offshoot being that fewer expenses are involved in maintaining and running them. For example, you seldom have rentals which offer concierge and laundry services. Neither will they normally have bell boy services to deliver food to your room.

In contrast, while they may lack some of the services that are offered by hotels, you can easily rent a three-bedroom flat for the money that you would have spent for a single bedroom in a hotel. This is obviously a great advantage, especially if you are vacationing with your kids or a group of friends. You will be able to share common quarters with the members of your group.

Home sweet home

Vacation rentals offer you the convenience of selecting an accommodation wherein you can be as comfortable as you are in your own home. In fact, they are usually homes which the owners have decided to rent out to vacationers. They may be homes that were constructed for that purpose or homes of people who have been assigned to work in a foreign country.

The feeling of restraint that the closed walls and the strange company in hotels may sometimes give a person is not present in vacation rentals. You can be completely at ease in rentals.

All types of accommodations

There is a wide variety of accommodations that you can select from. There are many single-occupant rentals for people who are going around solo. These are typically studio-type condominiums. However, there are such things as one-bedroom houses that their owners have purposely built to lease out. Those units offer you privacy and security at the same time since they are usually built in a compound where there are other houses.

Additionally you have flats with two or three bedrooms that couples and families can rent. There are also larger units like townhouses and real houses which tour groups will fit comfortably in.

All types of ambience

If you have specific preferences regarding your vacation ambience, there will probably a vacation rental location to meet your tastes. There are vacation rentals all over the world. Some of them are located by the ocean or by a lake or river. Many rentals are in plum center of the busy metropolis. Others may be located in wide open areas, perhaps close to a golf course or resort spa. Still other may be on top of a mountain.

Because of the flexibility and economy that vacation rentals have to offer, you should seriously consider them for your next holiday. Naturally, you will have to make exhaustive inquiries from your friends and websites that offer them. It may be more advantageous to deal with the owners directly if that is possible. You will get the real lowdown and may end up spending less.

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The Golf Classifieds – Wind Song Cabin — Minutes from Bryson City

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Near Bryson City – Moosehead Lodge is new to our collection of vacation rentals. It has 2 bedrooms and 2 baths, an exquisite fireplace, a great kitchen and dining area, and relaxing deck. The deck isn't the only reason you'll want to relax outside – there's a fire-pit, and a new hot tub was just … The Sequoyah National Golf Club, a Robert Trent Jones II design, and the Smoky Mountain Country Club, designed by Thomas Walker, both are within 20 minutes of this property. …

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Nowhere in the country matches the magnificent natural beauty of the Great Smoky Mountains. Hundreds of miles of hiker trails, diverse wildlife, and unspoiled vistas make this one of the most relaxing and enriching sites in the world.

Just because you spend the day enjoying the wilderness doesn’t mean you want to squat around a campfire and sleep in a tent. After a long day of hiking and enjoying nature, you might want a soak in the hot tub, play a game of pool, or watch a DVD. Smokey Mountain cabin rentals give you the perfect balance of access to nature and civilized amenities.

Breathtaking Scenery

Whether you are coming from a verdant rural area or a dense urban center where the only trees are planted in pots, you can find outdoor activities right for you.

Hiking is a popular choice. You can find trails from easy ambles over gentle ground to difficult multi-day adventures that challenge even the experienced and athletic hiker. You get up close to the local flora and fauna and see landscapes that you can’t imagine.

If walking isn’t your thing, there are many trails for horses or bikes as well as a variety of automobile tours. Stop at one of the many picnic areas or find an undiscovered spot and enjoy a meal in a field of wildflowers.

The area abounds with waterways. Try whitewater rafting or gently tube down the rivers and streams. Fishing enthusiasts from all over the country come here to catch trout, bass, and other fish in over 500 miles of fishable streams.

Luxurious Comfort

Many visitors to the area like the idea of roughing it, but that’s not everyone’s idea of vacation. After an exciting day out among nature, some people want to be pampered and many cabin rentals can provide that.

Large cabins let everyone claim their own space. No matter how close you are, everyone needs privacy and that’s hard to find in the little one-room huts that pass for cabins in some places. Renting a cabin with several rooms and bathrooms lets everyone choose their own method of relaxation.

Not only do many cabins have simple bathtubs, many have in-room Jacuzzis and hot tubs. Or opt for access to clean and heated swimming pools and go for a luxurious and healthy dip. Other common amenities include laundry, full kitchens, and of course romantic fireplaces.

Endless Attractions

Although the Smokey Mountains plentiful with natural attractions, it has more than its share of man-made ones as well.

There are plenty of shops from local specialty shops to big outlet superstores. Restaurants cover every type of cuisine. Entertainment abounds and is more family-friendly than in many other popular travel destinations. There are cabin rentals in this region to cover every taste in vacation so treat yourself to a visit to this breathtaking area of the country on your next vacation.

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The Golf Classifieds – Secluded Two Bedroom — Westview Cabin

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The Golf Classifieds – Private Log Cabin — Morning Sun Retreat

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The overnight cabin rental business realized a decrease in business during the early summer months (compared to the same time frame in previous years) when gas prices spiked to around the $4 mark. I think it discouraged some visitors from traveling here and some from making plans to travel during the later months or at least waiting to book their vacations. The good cabin management companies adapted quickly once they came to the realization their occupancy was not as high as it was in the past by offering incentives. The rental management companies typically offer some sort of “incentive” such as stay 5 nights get the 6th night free or something along those lines. But a few management companies were smart and tied their discounts directly in to what the consumer was seeing as the reason for them not making the trip – gas prices. So, they advertised on their websites things such as Summer Gas Incentives – 10% off cabin rentals and things of that nature. For instance, a cabin that would typically rent for $200 per night would be a savings of $20 per night and the typical summer stay is at least 3 or 4 days, so it was enough of an incentive to entice the visitors to book the cabins. The average visitor to the Smokies is not extremely affluent, they are your normal average Joe for the most part. This ultimately resulted in slightly less rental income for cabin owners, but far outweighed the alternative of having no rentals at all! 

Some management companies did not adapt as quickly and I believe they are suffering because of it. The vast majority of people who rent cabins do two things: drive to the destination and find the cabin they end up staying in on the Internet. The management companies who capitalized on both of these by placing in the top in Google Searches, use pay-per-click advertising and adapted quickly to the gas increases seem to be doing fine and actually are on par with past years.

In talking with several different rental management companies, they are seeing a few differences from the past. First, people are not booking rooms as far in advance. I have seen the rentals for several cabins seem empty for August when I looked at them in May & June and then all of a sudden it was booked for virtually the entire month. I am not sure the reasoning behind this, but I would think with the economy facing its struggles and gas prices fluctuating people are waiting to know their financial condition closer to the date of their vacation. They also have told me the cabins renting the most (at least with these specific companies) are the smaller cabins or the very large cabins where groups/families come to meet. So the 1 BR cabins along with the 4+ bedroom cabins tend to be the ones with the best rental histories as of now. The mid-range sized cabins such as 3-4 BR cabins are not performing as well as they had in the past. For instance, a small family coming on vacation with a couple kids can stay in a 1 BR cabin and it still works for them because the cabin may sleep 4. So, the need for the cabins in the 2-4 BR range is less than that of a 1 BR cabin. Although, I must also say there have been quite a few one bedroom cabins built!

Cabin rentals seemed to peak in the period prior to 2005 when there was a great demand for cabins and the supply was still not up to the demand. In and around the time of 2005 there were many large developments and PUD’s with cabin upon cabin built in a short amount of time. The demand did not increase, but the supply of cabins increased dramatically, causing the overall gross rental income for many cabins to go down. The cabins that were built in the 1990′s and dated as far as the amenities a visitor is looking for saw the largest decline. These cabins now are sort of phasing themselves out as rental properties as they become older and not performing as well as they had in the past. The one exception is a cabin with a tremendous view or on a river – these cabins continue to do well even if they are older and dated. Thankfully, with the downward trend of the real estate market, new cabin builds have slowed dramatically, allowing the supply vs. demand find a better position than the quick growth period of 2005-early/mid 2007.

As far as the real estate market is concerned, in my opinion, I have no indications of prices recovering right now. I don’t think they have a lot of room to go lower, but also do not think we have hit bottom yet. In March, I believe it was, I showed a 6 bedroom, 6.5 bath in Black Bear Ridge with a fairly good view. It was on the market for $399,000 and I thought this was a decent deal due to the rental income potential I was aware of and had looked at for comparable cabins in the development. When it dropped to $375,000 I thought it was a good deal and my family and I considered purchasing it ourselves for investment. We ended up not buying it and it sold for $375,000 not too long afterward. Just recently the same model of cabin in Black Bear Ridge came on the market completely furnished as a foreclosure with a much better view and now it is in contract for $369,000. So prices have without question seen declines (particularly in certain developments facing a lot of foreclosures) from the beginning of the year to now. The reason I believe there is still room for the prices of cabins to go down is because even at current foreclosure prices, most cabins do not cash flow with 20% down after paying 40% to a rental management company and all the utility expenses, taxes, homeowners insurance,etc. There are a few cabins here and there that will cash flow, but the vast majority still do not. When a large portion of the cabins hit the point where they cash flow I believe that will be the turning point as investors see the cabins as a wise investment and while there is a lot of inventory of good deals they will begin buying again. As they begin buying at the point where quite a few cabins cash flow, the inventory will go back down and I think there will be a recovery. I cant predict when that point will be, but I do try to have as much data as possible and analyze the market very carefully.

Currently, the developments with the most foreclosures are Black Bear Ridge, Hidden Springs Resort, and Covered Bridge Resort. This can be attributed to buyers paying outrageously high amounts for cabins at the peak of the market and the cabins never realizing the gross rental income they were “projected” to have. Most other foreclosures are scattered here and there, other than the three I mentioned above and Sky Harbor (just due to its sheer size and large number of cabins). A lot of the good deals in Black Bear Ridge have already been picked over, but there are sure to be more foreclosures upcoming. Hidden Springs Resort has experienced the most recent influx of foreclosures, which was predictable as I had viewed many of them in a “short sale” status.

To summarize, my opinion of the market is that it has some room to go down in prices still with the rental investment cabins. Many of the foreclosed cabins even at drastically reduced prices do not necessarily make a good investment in terms of cash flow. There are typically a few reasons a cabin does enter into foreclosure – either the owner paid too much for the property, the cabin was not suitable for a well performing rental cabin, or the owner simply is facing troubles economically. Unfortunately, many cabin owners are faced with all three situations at once which usually leads to a position difficult to recover. A lot of the cabins going into foreclosures do not have good views or other attributes and amenities necessary for a well performing rental cabin.

I believe my useful skill is to sort through these properties and determine which are the most appealing as investments by analyzing the potential rental income a cabin should generate. For example, if there is a foreclosed cabin with a good view, all the modern amenities, and in a well established and proven development it will typically be a good cabin to consider because it should perform well as a rental. Situations where an owner who foreclosed and paid too much for the property or faced other economic difficulties are the type of cabins to focus the searches. Buying a cabin that foreclosed due to the flaws of the cabin itself usually leads to just more troubles unless the cabin is purchased at an extremely low price. Purchasing a cabin that does not have a good view, does not have an open floor plan or large windows, and does not have the amenities visitors desire still leaves you with a cabin that lacks what it takes to be an excellent performing rental – even if you did purchase it at what is perceived as a “good deal”.

I hope this blog was helpful in answering a couple questions I know several of my clients have. If anyone has any other questions they would like my opinion on, please feel free to contact me via my website or e-mail and I will give my best response. Thank you!

Jay Fradd
Realty Executives Smoky Mountains
113 Sugarfoot Way
Pigeon Forge, TN 37863
(865) 809-8600
http://www.WearsValleyHomes.com

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Most people who visit the Smoky Mountains have 2 options as far as where to choose their lodging.

It is either Pigeon Forge or Gatlinburg. The two towns are separated by a very beautiful river and a forest that is called The Spur. The drive is about 5 minutes.

Each town has some advantages and disadvantages.

Gatlinburg is at the center of The Smoky Mountains and you can get to the park entrance through 2 entrances. Gatlinburg is labeled the heart of Gatlinburg. It is located in between large mountains that offer the most breathtaking views of the mountains. Gatlinburg is an older town and most of its rental cabins are old. Some wear and tear would be expected. The roads in Gatlinburg are somewhat rugged which makes the driving harder for older people and visitors that are used to flat roads. Gatlinburg does not offer too many shopping malls but is closer to The Aquarium and Ober Ski Resort.

On the other hand Pigeon Forge is nestled on the foothills of the smoky Mountains. it is flat and more tailored towards shopping malls and restaurants. Some of the cabins in Pigeon Forge offer some views of the Smoky Mountains but are nowhere near the ones available at Gatlinburg. The national Park is about 10 to 15 minutes away, and Dollywood is closer. Pigeon Forge is a newer city and most rental cabins are modern and well taken care of.

If you come to the smoky mountains to enjoy the views then Gatlinburg would be the best option. If on the other hand you would like to check the different attractions in the area and do not like mountain roads then Pigeon Forge is going to be your choice.

Whether you visit the area in the winter or summer, you can visit our Pigeon Forge Cabins and you would most certainly enjoy your stay here.

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