Hot tubs, fire pits, pet-friendly policies – some amenities deliver real ROI. Others are just baseline expectations. Here’s what the data says.
What a Property Manager Actually Does for 15%
A 15% management fee sounds simple until you see what’s actually included and what gets billed separately. Here’s how to evaluate a quote properly.
Apple Season in the Smokies: Where to Pick, Sip, and Eat Your Way Through Fall
By the last week of September, the air along Cosby Highway starts to smell a little different — woodsmoke, cut hay, and somewhere underneath it,…
Airbnb vs VRBO vs Booking Direct: Where Smoky Mountain Owners Are Losing Bookings
Airbnb and VRBO charge owners very differently, and single-platform cabins are losing bookings they don’t even know about.
10 Things Your Airbnb Listing Is Missing
88% of Airbnb listings have at least one gap quietly costing them bookings. Here are the 10 most common ones, and how to fix them.
Fall Festivals Near Gatlinburg 2026: Craftsmen’s Fair, Oktoberfest & Dollywood’s Harvest Festival
The 2026 fall festival calendar near Gatlinburg: Craftsmen’s Fair dates, Oktoberfest at Ober, Dollywood’s Harvest Festival and LumiNights, the scarecrow hunt, and a simple weekend plan.
Sevier County, Gatlinburg & Pigeon Forge STR Permits: What Owners Get Wrong
A plain-language look at short-term rental permitting across Sevier County, Gatlinburg, and Pigeon Forge — and where owners most often get caught off guard.
7 Airbnb Photo Mistakes That Could Be Costing You Bookings
Before a guest reads your description or checks your reviews, they’re looking at your photos. Here are seven common Airbnb photo mistakes costing hosts bookings, and what to do instead.
Why Isn’t Your Smoky Mountain Airbnb Booking? 5 Signs to Check
Great Smoky Mountains National Park is still the most visited national park in the country, and it isn’t close. In 2024, 12.2 million people came…
Fall Color in the Smokies: A Local’s Guide to When (and Where) to See It First
By mid-September, we start getting the same question from guests every year: “When should we come for the leaves?” It’s a fair question, and it’s…
