Cabin VS House in the Smokies

[Brett Milde]

Hey all! Anyone have any opinions on the difference in rental potential for a house VS a cabin STR in the smokies? All other things being equal like views, amenities, etc..

[Julie McCoy]

Cabin.  The Smokies is about an experience, and people want someplace different from their suburban house.  Cabins do best, then chalets, and anything that doesn't feel like a "typical" suburban home (we have a bunch of weird stuff up here).  The ordinary house vibe will be the last thing to rent, all other things being equal.  CAN they rent?  Sure, there's enough demand here to go around.  But it won't see the prices or occupancy a cabin or similar will.