Welcome to The Maloney Team’s Smoky Mountain Cabin Real Estate Blog, your insider guide to buying, selling, and investing in cabins across Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, Sevierville, Wears Valley, and the surrounding Smoky Mountains. Explore expert market insights, short-term rental strategies, cabin community spotlights, and practical guidance for vacation homes and income-producing properties. Whether you’re buying your first cabin, expanding an STR portfolio, or preparing to sell, our posts deliver the local knowledge and clarity to help you make confident real estate decisions in East Tennessee.
Cove Mtn Resorts had one closed cabin sale in the November 2, 2026, to November 8, 2026, window. There were no new listings and no pending sales.
Activity centered on a sold log cabin in Gatlinburg with long-range mountain views, a wall of windows, a hot tub, and a layout suited to private use or short-term rental use. The closed-sale price was $540,000, the cabin spent 218 days on market, and the sale-to-list percentage was 96.6%.
Recent Cove Mtn Resorts Log Cabin Sales
Recorded closings in qualifying communities from November 2, 2026 through November 8, 2026.
1 Bed • 2 Baths • 1,568 SqFt • Cove Mtn Resorts • 218 days on market • Built 2018 • Sold at 96.6% of list price
This sold cabin paired a view-focused setting with a turnkey interior, a location just off the Spur, and easy access to Gatlinburg and the national park entrance. The unfinished basement added expansion potential, and the listing also noted future bookings, which likely supported interest, but the 218-day marketing period shows the sale still took time.
Market activity was checked through November 9, 2026. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed; buyers and sellers should verify property details independently.
Covered Bridge Resort recorded 2 listings with activity during the November 2, 2026 to November 8, 2026 window. There were no new listings, pending sales, or closed sales.
This week’s activity in Covered Bridge Resort centered on two active cabins, one in Sevierville and one in Pigeon Forge. The smaller, older cabin on Summit View Way saw a list-price reduction and remains positioned as a four-bedroom, three-bath property with 2,340 square feet.
Covered Bridge Resort Cabin Price and Status Changes
Other verified listing changes detected since the prior weekly snapshot.
Price Change: $860,000 to $849,000 • 4 Beds • 3 Baths • 2,340 SqFt • Covered Bridge Resort • 234 days on market • Built 2005
This four-bedroom, three-bath cabin on Summit View Way had its list price reduced to $849,000 after a long stretch on market, which may help it stay competitive in Covered Bridge Resort. At 2,340 square feet and built in 2005, it offers established size and location rather than new-construction appeal.
Price Change: $975,000 to $974,900 • 4 Beds • 6 Baths • 2,586 SqFt • Covered Bridge Resort • 48 days on market • Built 2026
This newer 2026 cabin on Vly Crk Way was adjusted to $974,900 and is positioned at the high end for the resort, supported by 4 bedrooms, 6 baths, 2,586 square feet, a private indoor pool, and entertainment spaces. The listing remarks also project $130,000 in annual rental income, which should be treated as a listing-remarks claim rather than independently verified income.
Market activity was checked through November 9, 2026. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed; buyers and sellers should verify property details independently.
Bluff Mtn Acres Sec 6 Ph 2 recorded one closed sale during the week of November 2, 2026 to November 8, 2026. There were no new listings, pending sales, or price changes in the subdivision.
This weekly report lists every cabin that came on the market, went under contract or closed in Bluff Mtn Acres Sec 6 Ph 2 during the seven-day window. Each cabin below is listed with its price, size and days on market, taken straight from the listing feed. Readers comparing cabins in Bluff Mtn Acres Sec 6 Ph 2 should weigh location, condition, amenities and view alongside the asking price. The figures here cover Bluff Mtn Acres Sec 6 Ph 2 only and do not describe the surrounding area.
Recent Bluff Mtn Acres Sec 6 Ph 2 Log Cabin Sales
Recorded closings in qualifying communities from November 2, 2026 through November 8, 2026.
2 Beds • 4 Baths • 2,280 SqFt • Bluff Mtn Acres Sec 6 Ph 2 • 82 days on market • Built 2022 • Sold at 100.0% of list price
This cabin matched its list price at closing, which points to solid pricing for a newer Sevierville property with an indoor heated pool, private outdoor setting, and a layout that supports both second-home use and short-term rental appeal.
Market activity was checked through November 9, 2026. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed; buyers and sellers should verify property details independently.
Chalet Village North had no new listings, no closed sales, and one cabin moved to pending this week. Three active cabins also saw price adjustments.
In Chalet Village North, the week's activity centered on existing cabins in the upper price range, including one pending 3-bedroom cabin on Twin Oaks Rd and three active cabins on Bear Walk Way, Wiley Oakley Drive, and Sourwood Drive. The active listings span from a 2-bedroom contemporary chalet to larger 3-bedroom cabins, with features that include mountain views, furnished or turnkey positioning, newer construction, and established short-term rental appeal; no closed-sale metrics were recorded this week.
Chalet Village North Cabin Price and Status Changes
Other verified listing changes detected since the prior weekly snapshot.
Status Change: ACTIVE to PENDING - CONTINUE TO SHOW • 3 Beds • 4 Baths • 2,653 SqFt • Chalet Village North • 60 days on market • Built 2019
This 2019-built 3-bedroom cabin on 0.59 acres moved to pending at $1,300,000 after 60 days on market, which suggests the combination of newer construction, 4 baths, and Chalet Village North location helped it land a buyer.
Price Change: $1,450,000 to $1,400,000 • 3 Beds • 5 Baths • 3,203 SqFt • Chalet Village North • 66 days on market • Built 2018
The 3-bedroom, 5-bath cabin on Bear Walk Way was reduced to $1,400,000 and stands out for its size, long-range views, and turnkey short-term rental positioning; the remarks also report approximately $165,000 in gross rental revenue over the trailing 12 months, which should be treated as a listing-remarks claim.
Price Change: $1,299,000 to $1,250,000 • 2 Beds • 3 Baths • 2,815 SqFt • Chalet Village North • 62 days on market • Built 2018
This 2-bedroom contemporary chalet was trimmed to $1,250,000, and its 2,815 square feet, 2018 construction, and lower acreage footprint give it a different value profile than the larger cabins in the subdivision.
Price Change: $1,500,000 to $1,350,000 • 3 Beds • 4 Baths • 3,103 SqFt • Chalet Village North • 65 days on market • Built 2009
The Sourwood Drive cabin dropped to $1,350,000 and offers a larger 3-bedroom layout on 1.63 acres, so it may appeal to buyers who want more land along with the mountain-cabin setting.
Market activity was checked through November 9, 2026. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed; buyers and sellers should verify property details independently.
Country Manor Estates recorded 1 new active cabin listing, with no pending or closed sales, during November 2, 2026 through November 8, 2026.
Activity in Country Manor Estates stayed focused on a single new active cabin in Gatlinburg at 443 Pa Proffitt Rd. The 5-bedroom, 7-bath log cabin spans 5,088 square feet on 0.45 acres, was built in 2005, and is positioned at $1,275,000 with a presentation that emphasizes scale, light, and mountain setting. No cabins went pending or closed in the neighborhood this week, so there is no new closed-sale price, average closed-sale days on market, or average sale-to-list percentage to report.
New Log Cabins in Country Manor Estates
New active log cabin listings recorded from November 2, 2026 through November 8, 2026.
5 Beds • 7 Baths • 5,088 SqFt • Country Manor Estates • 4 days on market • Built 2005
This new 5-bedroom, 7-bath log cabin offers substantial space at 5,088 square feet and sits on 0.45 acres in Gatlinburg. The list price of $1,275,000 puts the cabin in a higher-end segment, and its vaulted ceilings and walls of windows appear designed to showcase the setting and broaden buyer appeal.
Market activity was checked through November 9, 2026. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed; buyers and sellers should verify property details independently.
Cedar Falls Phase 3 recorded one market change this week. There were no new listings, pending sales, or closed sales in the seven-day window.
The only activity in Cedar Falls Phase 3 was an active 3-bedroom, 4-bath cabin at 2749 Owls Cove Way in Sevierville, with 4,441 square feet, 0.87 acres, a 2025 build, and a yearly fee of $868. Its asking price was reduced to $1,350,000.
Cedar Falls Phase 3 Cabin Price and Status Changes
Other verified listing changes detected since the prior weekly snapshot.
Price Change: $1,400,000 to $1,350,000 • 3 Beds • 4 Baths • 4,441 SqFt • Cedar Falls Phase 3 • 243 days on market • Built 2025
This active cabin had a price reduction from $1,400,000 to $1,350,000. At 4,441 square feet on 0.87 acres, with 3 bedrooms, 4 baths, and a 2025 build date, it is positioned as a newer, larger-end option in Cedar Falls Phase 3.
Market activity was checked through November 9, 2026. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed; buyers and sellers should verify property details independently.
Cedar Falls Phase 1 saw one closed cabin sale in the November 2 to November 8, 2026 window. There were no new listings and no pending or under-contract cabins.
The week's activity in Cedar Falls Phase 1 centered on one closed creekside cabin at 2673 Cedar Falls Way in Sevierville. The sold cabin offered 1 bedroom, 2 baths, a bonus room, indoor pool and game room access, plus outdoor features like a hot tub and firepit area, with community amenities close by.
Recent Cedar Falls Phase 1 Log Cabin Sales
Recorded closings in qualifying communities from November 2, 2026 through November 8, 2026.
1 Bed • 2 Baths • 2,054 SqFt • Cedar Falls Phase 1 • 243 days on market • Built 2007 • Sold at 90.4% of list price
This sold 1-bedroom cabin combined a creekside setting with an indoor pool, game room, hot tub and access to Cedar Falls amenities, which likely made it appealing as both a private getaway and a short-term rental candidate. The listing also reported rental income of $81,200 in 2024, $86,598 in 2025 and $62,927 so far in 2026, but that income claim should be treated as a listing-remarks figure rather than independently verified performance.
Market activity was checked through November 9, 2026. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed; buyers and sellers should verify property details independently.
Smoky Mountain Cabin Market Weekly Update: November 2-8, 2026
This week brought 33 new cabin listings, no pending listings, and 15 closed sales across the Smoky Mountains. Price reductions and status changes also continued to move the market along.
This week’s activity clustered around Sevierville, Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg, and nearby mountain communities, with new offerings ranging from entry-level cabins and view lots to large luxury lodges with indoor pools, theaters, rooftop decks, and resort amenities. Pending activity was concentrated in higher-end cabins and established rental properties, while sold cabins included smaller getaway units, creekside properties, and larger group-oriented cabins. The median closed-sale price was $630,000, the average closed-sale days on market was 134.9, and the average sale-to-list percentage was 97.3%.
Smoky Mountains Market at a Glance
Verified seven-day activity for the week ending November 8, 2026.
33New Listings
0Went Pending
15Closed Sales
135Average Closed-Sale DOM
$847,210Average Sold Price
97.3%Average Sale-to-List
Pending prices are not public. Sold price, days on market, and sale-to-list figures appear only when they are available for a recorded closing.
New Smoky Mountains Log Cabin Listings
New active log cabin listings recorded from November 2, 2026 through November 8, 2026.
4 Beds • 5 Baths • 3,252 SqFt • Laurel Branch Ph 2 • 1 day on market • Built 2019
In Laurel Branch Ph 2, this 4-bedroom log cabin is positioned as a high-end mountain retreat with panoramic views, strong outdoor living space, and a location convenient to Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg, and Townsend.
2 Beds • 3 Baths • 1,144 SqFt • 1 day on market • Built 1990
This Pigeon Forge cabin stands out as a renovated, turnkey investment with two decks, a hot tub, and a location that keeps it close to the Parkway without sacrificing convenience for guests.
3 Beds • 3 Baths • 1,859 SqFt • Homestead In Wears Valley • 2 days on market • Built 2022
In Homestead In Wears Valley, the screened porch, long deck, and main-level primary suite give this newer cabin a strong second-home or rental profile on a generous lot.
3 Beds • 4 Baths • 3,585 SqFt • Rebel Hills S/D • 2 days on market • Built 2022
This Rebel Hills cabin combines a large layout, private baths for each bedroom, and a location near Dollywood and The Island, which should keep it competitive with other close-in rental cabins.
2 Beds • 2 Baths • 1,156 SqFt • Sky Harbor Sec C • 3 days on market • Built 2024
In Sky Harbor Sec C, this newer 2-bedroom cabin offers a compact price point with newer construction, low carrying cost, and a community setting that suits second-home or rental buyers.
3 Beds • 3 Baths • 2,640 SqFt • 3 days on market • Built 1976
This Gatlinburg property leans into value-add potential, with recent updates, flexible living space, and a private setting that could appeal to a buyer willing to finish and position it well.
2 Beds • 2 Baths • 1,252 SqFt • Holly Tree • 3 days on market • Built 2026
In Holly Tree, this new construction cabin pairs a level lot, covered decks, and a furniture allowance with easy access, which gives it broad appeal for buyers who want a low-hassle start.
2 Beds • 2 Baths • 1,248 SqFt • Sherwood Forest Resort Ph1 • 3 days on market • Built 2003
Sherwood Forest Resort Ph1 gives this 2-bedroom cabin a resort setting, a small footprint, and a price point that may appeal to buyers looking for an efficient Smoky Mountain base.
3 Beds • 6 Baths • 4,122 SqFt • Bluff Mountain Vistas • 4 days on market • Built 2025
This Bluff Mountain Vistas lodge is aimed squarely at the luxury rental market, with a private indoor pool, pickleball court, and reported first-year revenue claim that should be treated as a listing-remarks projection.
5 Beds • 7 Baths • 5,088 SqFt • Country Manor Estates • 4 days on market • Built 2005
In Country Manor Estates, this large Gatlinburg cabin offers scale, windows, and room to reimagine, which may appeal to a buyer looking for a substantial mountain property with upside.
5 Beds • 5 Baths • 2,567 SqFt • Fiddlers Creek Pud Phase 3 • 5 days on market • Built 2023
This Fiddlers Creek cabin is a turnkey 5-bedroom rental with private baths, a theater area, and quick access to Pigeon Forge, which is the kind of layout guests tend to book consistently.
5 Beds • 6 Baths • 3,644 SqFt • Smoky Cove Ph-3 • 5 days on market • Built 2025
In Smoky Cove Ph-3, the indoor pool, theater area, and strong guest review history make this 3-story new-build cabin stand out as a ready-to-rent option.
4 Beds • 6 Baths • 3,361 SqFt • The Lodges At Smith Creek Reserve • 5 days on market • Built 2026
This The Lodges At Smith Creek Reserve cabin is built around destination amenities, including a private indoor pool and access to an owner waterpark, which is a major positioning point for investors.
3 Beds • 3 Baths • 2,292 SqFt • Shagbark • 5 days on market • Built 2007
In Shagbark, this log cabin offers a straightforward 3-bedroom layout, established community amenities, and a midrange price point that should keep it in the conversation for both owners and investors.
3 Beds • 4 Baths • 2,659 SqFt • Settlers Ridge • 5 days on market • Built 2019
This Settlers Ridge cabin brings a newer build, a strong bedroom count, and a quiet mountain setting together in a package that works for a second home or rental strategy.
2 Beds • 3 Baths • 1,500 SqFt • Lakewood Hills Sub • 5 days on market • Built 2021
In Lakewood Hills Sub, the updated interior, new hot tub, and reported rental revenue claim make this cabin notable for buyers focused on turn-key income potential.
13 Beds • 8 Baths • 5,261 SqFt • Alpendorf Sec A • 5 days on market • Built 1968
This Alpendorf chalet is a rare large-scale Gatlinburg opportunity with three parcels, extensive bedroom capacity, and redevelopment or restoration possibilities, subject to buyer verification.
6 Beds • 7 Baths • 4,794 SqFt • Smoky Mountain Ridge • 5 days on market • Built 2018
In Smoky Mountain Ridge, this 6-bedroom cabin is built for large groups, with an indoor pool, theater, and strong view-oriented appeal between Wears Valley and Pigeon Forge.
6 Beds • 7 Baths • 4,795 SqFt • Winfield Hts • 5 days on market • Built 2021
This Winfield Hts cabin has one of the clearest location advantages in the set, with walkability to downtown Gatlinburg and a reported rental projection claim that should be viewed as a listing estimate.
2 Beds • 3 Baths • 1,968 SqFt • Sky Harbor Sec H • 5 days on market • Built 2026
In Sky Harbor Sec H, this newer 2-bedroom cabin offers a clean construction profile and a manageable carry cost, which could appeal to buyers seeking a smaller mountain investment.
5 Beds • 8 Baths • 4,731 SqFt • The Lodges At Smith Creek Reserve • 6 days on market • Built 2024
This The Lodges At Smith Creek Reserve cabin is another large luxury option with a rooftop patio, indoor pool, and owner waterpark access, making it an aggressive investor play.
5 Beds • 5 Baths • 3,373 SqFt • Lodges At Legacy Mountain • 6 days on market • Built 2022
In Lodges At Legacy Mountain, this newer luxury cabin combines a private indoor pool, theater, and strong resort amenities in a location that should support premium nightly rates.
4 Beds • 5 Baths • 2,970 SqFt • Grand View Resort • 6 days on market • Built 2009
Grand View Resort gives this 4-bedroom cabin a strong amenity backdrop, with resort features, a hot tub, and a steam shower that help it compete for guest attention.
3 Beds • 3 Baths • 2,480 SqFt • Teaster Prop • 6 days on market • Built 2012
This Teaster Prop cabin is a turnkey Wears Valley rental with mountain views, a sunroom game space, and proven rental history, which keeps it practical as both an investment and retreat.
Smoky Mountains Log Cabins Sold This Week
Recorded closings from November 2, 2026 through November 8, 2026.
4 Beds • 5 Baths • 2,974 SqFt • Hemlock Forest • 140 days on market • Built 2019 • Sold at 100.0% of list price
This sold Gatlinburg log cabin closed at its list price after 140 days, showing that well-located mountain cabins can still sell at full ask when the property and pricing line up.
3 Beds • 3 Baths • 2,172 SqFt • 151 days on market • Built 2023 • Sold at 94.4% of list price
This sold Gatlinburg cabin closed below list after 151 days, which suggests buyers are still negotiating when a property sits in the market for an extended period.
5 Beds • 5 Baths • 4,162 SqFt • Wr Leland • 31 days on market • Built 2024 • Sold at 100.0% of list price
This sold creekside Gatlinburg chalet moved relatively quickly and closed at list, reflecting how a newer luxury cabin with strong amenities can still command full pricing.
8 Beds • 9 Baths • 4,560 SqFt • Hibernation Station • 127 days on market • Built 2021 • Sold at 94.8% of list price
This sold Hibernation Station cabin closed below list after 127 days, which fits the pattern of larger luxury inventory taking longer unless the pricing is sharp.
2 Beds • 1 Bath • 676 SqFt • Honeymoon Gardens • 181 days on market • Built 2026 • Sold at 102.6% of list price
This sold Pigeon Forge cabin beat its list price after 181 days, a reminder that smaller, newer cabins with a strong location can still find a premium when the fit is right.
2 Beds • 2 Baths • 1,510 SqFt • Fox Run Sec A • 66 days on market • Built 1984 • Sold at 100.0% of list price
This sold Fox Run cabin closed at list after 66 days, showing steady demand for updated cabins with easy access and strong short-term rental positioning.
1 Bed • 2 Baths • 1,568 SqFt • Cove Mtn Resorts • 218 days on market • Built 2018 • Sold at 96.6% of list price
This sold honeymoon cabin closed below list after 218 days, a sign that even view-oriented Gatlinburg inventory can need time and a pricing adjustment to land.
2 Beds • 3 Baths • 1,758 SqFt • Wyatt Cabins • 34 days on market • Built 2005 • Sold at 93.3% of list price
This sold Wyatt Cabins property closed below list after 34 days, with the location and improvements likely helping it move faster than many of the longer-running listings.
2 Beds • 2 Baths • 1,342 SqFt • Howard L Brown Prop • 32 days on market • Built 1996 • Sold at 99.2% of list price
This two-cabin parcel in Howard L Brown Prop sold near list after 32 days, and the reported rental income claims point to why income-producing creekside cabins still draw attention.
2 Beds • 3 Baths • 2,400 SqFt • Sky Harbor • 39 days on market • Built 2025 • Sold at 96.3% of list price
This sold Sky Harbor cabin closed below list after 39 days, which suggests the themed design and rental setup were not enough to hold full asking price.
4 Beds • 6 Baths • 3,568 SqFt • Valley Home Est Sec 2 • 53 days on market • Built 2021 • Sold at 100.4% of list price
This sold Valley Home Est Sec 2 cabin closed above list and did so with a strong amenity package, a combination that usually helps in the upper end of the market.
2 Beds • 4 Baths • 2,280 SqFt • Bluff Mtn Acres Sec 6 Ph 2 • 82 days on market • Built 2022 • Sold at 100.0% of list price
This sold Bluff Mtn Acres cabin closed at list after 82 days, supported by a private lot, indoor pool, and easy access that fit the buyer pool for larger cabins.
1 Bed • 2 Baths • 2,054 SqFt • Cedar Falls Phase 1 • 243 days on market • Built 2007 • Sold at 90.4% of list price
This sold Cedar Falls cabin closed below list after 243 days, despite reported rental income claims, which shows that income history alone does not guarantee a full-price outcome.
2 Beds • 2 Baths • 1,212 SqFt • Sky Harbor Sec H • 502 days on market • Built 2025 • Sold at 99.1% of list price
This sold Sky Harbor Sec H cabin stayed on the market a long time but still closed close to list, reflecting how newer accessible cabins can eventually find a buyer.
Smoky Mountains Cabin Price and Status Changes
Other verified listing changes detected since the prior weekly snapshot.
Price Change: $629,900 to $609,000 • 4 Beds • 4 Baths • 2,675 SqFt • Echota Resort • 174 days on market • Built 1997
In Echota Resort, this active cabin just took a price cut, and its long market time suggests buyers are being selective even on well-located rental properties.
Status Change: ACTIVE to PENDING - CONTINUE TO SHOW • 3 Beds • 4 Baths • 2,653 SqFt • Chalet Village North • 60 days on market • Built 2019
This Chalet Village North cabin moved to pending, which indicates the property found a buyer after sitting for a while, though the contract price is not public.
Price Change: $589,900 to $560,000 • 2 Beds • 3 Baths • 2,238 SqFt • Valley High • 38 days on market • Built 1995
In Valley High, the price reduction on this Gatlinburg cabin appears intended to sharpen its position in a segment where buyers are still comparing value carefully.
Price Change: $769,000 to $749,000 • 3 Beds • 3 Baths • 2,688 SqFt • Black Bear Ridge Pud • 167 days on market • Built 2005
Black Bear Ridge gives this larger cabin a strong view-and-entertainment profile, but the price cut signals the seller is adjusting to current buyer expectations.
Price Change: $444,999 to $443,999 • 2 Beds • 2 Baths • 2,352 SqFt • Forest Delight Resub • 123 days on market • Built 2008
In Seymour, this cabin offers a larger lot, garage space, and flexible room count, which makes it more of a use-value property than a pure resort play.
Status Change: ACTIVE to PENDING - CONTINUE TO SHOW • 4 Beds • 5 Baths • 4,200 SqFt • Timberlake Bay • 147 days on market • Built 2026
This Timberlake Bay listing moved to pending, and the status change is the clearest sign that the market accepted the property at or near the asking structure, though the contract price remains private.
Price Change: $585,000 to $575,000 • 2 Beds • 2 Baths • 990 SqFt • Lake Haven Cabins • 35 days on market • Built 2021
This Lake Haven Cabins property combines lake and mountain views with a strong resort setting, and the small price adjustment keeps it in the middle of the market conversation.
Price Change: $479,000 to $474,000 • 3 Beds • 2 Baths • 1,246 SqFt • Panorama Point • 1097 days on market • Built 1995
Panorama Point has been on the market a long time, and the modest price cut suggests the seller is trying to align with the current appetite for older Gatlinburg condos and chalets.
Price Change: $395,900 to $389,900 • 2 Beds • 2 Baths • 840 SqFt • Hidden Mountain View • 91 days on market • Built 1982
This Hidden Mountain View cabin remains a value-minded option, with updates, no HOA, and a price reduction that may improve its appeal for investor buyers.
Price Change: $424,900 to $399,000 • 1 Bed • 1 Bath • 676 SqFt • Hidden Springs Resort • 67 days on market • Built 2001
This Hidden Springs Resort cabin is priced around its location behind Dollywood, and the latest reduction shows the seller is working to meet the market where it is.
Price Change: $1,289,000 to $1,284,000 • 6 Beds • 4 Baths • 2,599 SqFt • Hidden Springs Resort Ph 2 • 157 days on market • Built 2001
In Hidden Springs Resort Ph 2, this large income-producing cabin remains a premium asset, but the price cut suggests buyers are weighing revenue against carrying cost carefully.
Price Change: $799,000 to $798,500 • 3 Beds • 5 Baths • 2,352 SqFt • Nicoha Estates • 87 days on market • Built 2004
This Nicoha Estates cabin sits in the higher-end Gatlinburg view market, and the small price cut keeps it positioned as a turnkey rental or second home.
Price Change: $1,389,900 to $1,389,899 • 6 Beds • 7 Baths • 4,794 SqFt • On Higher Ground Ph 3 • 221 days on market • Built 2018
This On Higher Ground cabin saw only a token price change, but the size, acreage, and long market time indicate it is still searching for the right buyer.
Price Change: $381,000 to $380,999 • 1 Bed • 1 Bath • 676 SqFt • Echota Resort • 43 days on market • Built 1995
This Echota Resort cabin remains a compact investment option, and its small price adjustment keeps the seller competitive with other one-bedroom cabins in the area.
Price Change: $749,900 to $739,900 • 3 Beds • 4 Baths • 2,210 SqFt • Bluff Mountain Acres Sec 6 Ph 2 • 67 days on market • Built 2005
In Bluff Mountain Acres Sec 6 Ph 2, this view cabin remains priced as a turnkey mountain lodge, and the latest cut helps it stay visible in a crowded segment.
Price Change: $849,000 to $848,000 • 4 Beds • 5 Baths • 3,000 SqFt • Black Bear Ridge Pud • 184 days on market • Built 2006
This Black Bear Ridge cabin continues to market as a large amenity-rich property, and the small price change is more of a positioning move than a reset.
Price Change: $860,000 to $849,000 • 4 Beds • 3 Baths • 2,340 SqFt • Covered Bridge Resort • 234 days on market • Built 2005
Covered Bridge Resort gives this 4-bedroom cabin a resort profile, and the modest reduction keeps it aligned with buyers seeking a mid-size group cabin.
Price Change: $2,700,000 to $2,699,900 • 6 Beds • 9 Baths • 5,440 SqFt • The Lodges At Smith Creek Reserve • 123 days on market • Built 2026
This pending The Lodges At Smith Creek Reserve cabin shows that the luxury waterpark community continues to attract buyers, especially for fully furnished, pool-equipped properties.
Status Change: ACTIVE to PENDING - CONTINUE TO SHOW • 6 Beds • 9 Baths • 5,440 SqFt • The Lodges At Smith Creek Reserve • 123 days on market • Built 2026
This pending The Lodges At Smith Creek Reserve cabin shows that the luxury waterpark community continues to attract buyers, especially for fully furnished, pool-equipped properties.
Price Change: $799,700 to $799,600 • 4 Beds • 4 Baths • 2,976 SqFt • Price Acres • 72 days on market • Built 2000
These two fully furnished cabins in Price Acres are being marketed together with reported combined income claims, and the price tweak keeps the package aimed at investors who want scale.
Price Change: $1,500,000 to $1,000,000 • 1,824 SqFt • Trace Two Hundred • 101 days on market • Built 2002
This 40-acre Sevierville property stands apart because of its land component; for buyers, the real value is the privacy and future-use flexibility, not just the cabin itself.
Price Change: $669,000 to $668,750 • 2 Beds • 2 Baths • 1,200 SqFt • Hidden Hollow • 127 days on market • Built 2025
This Hidden Hollow A-frame is notable for reported income and a recent price adjustment, which may help it compete better against other turnkey cabins.
Price Change: $425,000 to $399,900 • 3 Beds • 2 Baths • 1,478 SqFt • Mayford Blalock Sub • 17 days on market • Built 1997
This Gatlinburg chalet offers a practical in-town option with a wooded setting, garage, and city utilities, and the price cut improves its positioning.
Price Change: $975,000 to $974,900 • 4 Beds • 6 Baths • 2,586 SqFt • Covered Bridge Resort • 48 days on market • Built 2026
In Covered Bridge Resort, this new cabin remains a high-end family rental play, and the small price change does little to alter its premium positioning.
Price Change: $983,900 to $949,900 • 4 Beds • 4 Baths • 3,554 SqFt • Wm E. Loveday Prop • 59 days on market • Built 1989
This Wm E. Loveday Prop cabin stands out for its reported revenue potential, separate entertainment building, and the type of view-oriented privacy many investors want.
Status Change: ACTIVE to PENDING - CONTINUE TO SHOW • 4 Beds • 4 Baths • 2,834 SqFt • Settlers Ridge • 43 days on market • Built 2022
This Settlers Ridge pending cabin has the indoor pool and view package that often gets attention, and the pending status shows it found a buyer before the current report date.
Price Change: $849,990 to $849,909 • 7 Beds • 5 Baths • 3,430 SqFt • Hickory Manor • 102 days on market • Built 2000
This Hickory Manor lodge is still priced as a large-group rental asset, and the small price adjustment keeps it in play for buyers focused on location and revenue history.
Price Change: $1,199,995 to $1,174,995 • 4 Beds • 4 Baths • 2,913 SqFt • Alpine Mountain Village • 145 days on market • Built 2021
This Alpine Mountain Village pool cabin remains a premium family rental candidate, and the price cut keeps it competitive in a busy Parkway-adjacent market.
Price Change: $525,000 to $499,900 • 2 Beds • 2 Baths • 1,680 SqFt • Sky Harbor Sec C • 48 days on market • Built 2004
This Sky Harbor cabin has a solid amenity package and a lower price after reduction, which may help it attract buyers looking for turn-key rental potential.
Price Change: $940,000 to $930,000 • 2 Beds • 2 Baths • 1,050 SqFt • Sky Harbor Sec A • 68 days on market • Built 2024
This paired Ridgehigh Pass listing is unusual because of the dual-address setup, and the small price cut keeps the new-build contemporary cabins in the conversation.
Price Change: $1,250,000 to $1,190,000 • 4 Beds • 4 Baths • 2,532 SqFt • Starr Crest Resort 2 • 34 days on market • Built 2005
In Starr Crest Resort 2, this view cabin remains positioned as a turnkey rental with firework views and strong guest appeal, now at a lower asking price.
Price Change: $565,000 to $550,000 • 2 Beds • 2 Baths • 1,440 SqFt • Dogwood Farms Phase Ii • 132 days on market • Built 2006
This Dogwood Farms Phase Ii cabin is a straightforward acreage property, and the price cut suggests the seller is trying to make a simpler mountain cabin more competitive.
Price Change: $1,249,990 to $1,249,909 • 4 Beds • 6 Baths • 3,712 SqFt • Victorian Heights • 24 days on market • Built 2022
These twin cabins in Victorian Heights offer land, privacy, and expansion potential, which is the main reason they stand out in the higher-price segment.
Price Change: $849,000 to $825,000 • 3 Beds • 3 Baths • 2,288 SqFt • Hickory Hollow • 32 days on market • Built 2007
This Hickory Hollow cabin remains a practical STR property with mountain views, updated mechanicals, and a price that is now set a bit lower than before.
Status Change: ACTIVE to PENDING - CONTINUE TO SHOW • 3 Beds • 3 Baths • 2,434 SqFt • Alpine Mountain Village • 85 days on market • Built 2005
This Alpine Mountain Village pending cabin shows that a well-located three-suite layout near the Parkway can still find a buyer even before a final sale is public.
Price Change: $819,900 to $809,900 • 2 Beds • 4 Baths • 3,419 SqFt • Cedar Falls • 195 days on market • Built 2003
In Cedar Falls, this large cabin keeps its focus on privacy, guest capacity, and entertainment space, with the price reduction helping it stay competitive.
Status Change: ACTIVE to PENDING • 2 Beds • 2 Baths • 1,404 SqFt • The Preserve • 8 days on market • Built 2006
The Preserve pending cabin shows that fully furnished, amenity-rich rentals with documented performance can still move quickly relative to some of the longer-running listings.
Price Change: $2,590,000 to $2,589,000 • 6 Beds • 7 Baths • 6,001 SqFt • Shagbark Gated Community • 254 days on market • Built 2020
This Shagbark gated-community cabin remains one of the market’s biggest luxury offerings, and the tiny price change does not alter its positioning as a top-tier estate.
Price Change: $998,000 to $997,000 • 9 Beds • 9 Baths • 3,216 SqFt • Royal Vista • 189 days on market • Built 2003
This Royal Vista lodge is still a large-group play with major revenue upside, and the price cut reflects the challenge of selling a nine-bedroom asset in a selective market.
Price Change: $594,999 to $593,999 • 3 Beds • 3 Baths • 2,392 SqFt • Shagbark Sec 19 • 209 days on market • Built 1973
This renovated Shagbark cabin is priced as a fully updated mountain retreat, and the reduction keeps it competitive for buyers who value guard-gated privacy.
Price Change: $864,900 to $864,400 • 4 Beds • 5 Baths • 2,508 SqFt • Royal Vista Resub • 88 days on market • Built 2023
This Royal Vista Resub cabin remains a strong STR candidate with city utilities and close Parkway access, and the slight price trim keeps it market-friendly.
Price Change: $1,075,000 to $995,000 • 3 Beds • 5 Baths • 3,209 SqFt • Thunder Mountain Ph 4 • 49 days on market • Built 2024
This Thunder Mountain Ph 4 cabin continues to sit in the luxury niche, with the price cut helping align it more closely with current buyer expectations.
Price Change: $1,725,000 to $1,625,000 • 3 Beds • 5 Baths • 4,124 SqFt • Foothills Estates • 21 days on market • Built 2024
This Foothills Estates chalet is a large acreage property with a sharp price reduction, which is the main story for buyers watching the upper-end market.
Price Change: $1,174,000 to $1,173,000 • 8 Beds • 8 Baths • 4,028 SqFt • Falling Waters • 185 days on market • Built 2004
This Pigeon Forge creek-front cabin remains attractive as a high-capacity rental asset, and the slight price cut keeps it moving toward a broader investor audience.
Price Change: $650,000 to $630,000 • 3 Beds • 3 Baths • 2,240 SqFt • Burning Oaks Ph 2 • 647 days on market • Built 2009
This Burning Oaks property has been on the market a long time, and the price cut is the clearest signal that the seller is trying to reset expectations.
Price Change: $775,000 to $769,900 • 4 Beds • 3 Baths • 2,662 SqFt • Mccarter Heights Add • 84 days on market • Built 1992
This Pigeon Forge property stands out because it combines a main house and guest cabin, giving buyers flexibility for rental use or extended-family occupancy.
Price Change: $699,000 to $689,000 • 3 Beds • 2 Baths • 2,200 SqFt • Sugar Tree Valley Est • 137 days on market • Built 1996
This Sugar Tree Valley Est cabin is a well-kept mountain view property with major updates and unfinished expansion potential, which may matter more than the current finish level.
Status Change: ACTIVE to PENDING • 1 Bed • 2 Baths • 960 SqFt • The Oaks • 52 days on market • Built 2005
This auction-marketed The Oaks cabin has now moved to pending, so the main question for buyers will be how the final terms shake out rather than the asking setup.
Status Change: PENDING - CONTINUE TO SHOW to ACTIVE • 4 Beds • 3 Baths • 1,960 SqFt • 57 days on market • Built 1977
This unrestricted Sevierville property is more of a foothills lifestyle listing than a resort cabin, with land, outbuildings, and convenience all working in its favor.
Price Change: $658,000 to $620,000 • 2 Beds • 3 Baths • 2,352 SqFt • Wonderland Woods Sec 3 • 172 days on market • Built 1996
This Wonderland Woods cabin remains a flexible residential or STR option, and the sharp price reduction is the clearest signal of where the seller is adjusting.
Price Change: $879,900 to $869,900 • 3 Beds • 3 Baths • 2,470 SqFt • Homestead In Wears Valley • 88 days on market • Built 2007
In Homestead In Wears Valley, this larger log cabin gives buyers acreage, size, and a relaxed setting, with the price cut improving its relative value.
Status Change: ACTIVE to PENDING - CONTINUE TO SHOW • 1 Bed • 1 Bath • 432 SqFt • Mountain Shadows Resort Community • 416 days on market • Built 1999
This pending Mountain Shadows Resort Community cabin shows that smaller honeymoon-style units can still find buyers when they have a clear rental record and strong location.
Status Change: ACTIVE to PENDING - CONTINUE TO SHOW • 3 Beds • 3 Baths • 2,220 SqFt • Grand View Resort • 27 days on market • Built 2019
This Grand View Resort pending cabin shows the market still values indoor pools, view corridors, and established rental performance in the mid-to-upper range.
Price Change: $498,999 to $497,999 • 2 Beds • 3 Baths • 1,491 SqFt • Golf View Resort Pud Ph I • 144 days on market • Built 1999
This Golf View Resort duplex-style cabin remains compelling because it can function as one rental or two, and the price cut reflects a more measured market.
Price Change: $1,500,000 to $1,350,000 • 3 Beds • 4 Baths • 3,103 SqFt • Chalet Village North • 65 days on market • Built 2009
This Chalet Village North cabin still offers a large footprint and desirable setting, and the price cut gives it a better shot at matching buyer budgets.
Price Change: $749,990 to $749,909 • 3 Beds • 3 Baths • 3,200 SqFt • 17 days on market • Built 2004
This Pigeon Forge cabin remains a solid income property with a strong location between the major attractions, and the small price change keeps it marketable.
Price Change: $587,000 to $578,000 • 3 Beds • 2 Baths • 2,100 SqFt • Saddleback Ridge Phase 3 • 38 days on market • Built 2023
This Saddleback Ridge cabin offers a newer A-frame design and a modest price adjustment, which may help it compete on comfort and convenience rather than scale.
Price Change: $515,000 to $499,990 • 2 Beds • 3 Baths • 1,352 SqFt • Cobbly Nob-Foxwoods • 74 days on market • Built 1995
This Cobbly Nob cabin keeps a strong turnkey profile with resort amenities and a proven rental history, and the price cut helps it stay in range for buyers.
Price Change: $725,000 to $705,000 • 3 Beds • 3 Baths • 1,800 SqFt • Spence Mountain Phase 2 Resub • 54 days on market • Built 2008
This Spence Mountain Phase 2 Resub cabin is a well-kept overnight-rental option with three levels, guest capacity for larger groups, and a layout built around comfort and shared gathering space.
Smoky Mountains Log Cabin Market Pulse
Median sold price moved up this week+5.0%
$630,000Median Sold Price
+5.0%Median Price Change
135Average Closed-Sale DOM
-6.3DOM Change in Days
97.3%Average Sale-to-List
+3.0%Sale-to-List Change
These comparisons use recorded log cabin closings in the current seven-day window versus the prior seven-day window. They appear only when each window contains at least three sales and the necessary fields are present.
Value Movement by Cabin Size
1-2 bedrooms$577,500 median sold price+19.7% week-over-week152 average DOM97.0% average sale-to-list
3-4 bedrooms$1,149,000 median sold price+83.1% week-over-week115 average DOM98.3% average sale-to-list
Current Rate and Demand Context
As of the week ending November 8, 2026, mortgage rates were still elevated but easing, the Federal Reserve’s policy rate was in a restrictive range, and Great Smoky Mountains visitation remained strong heading into the fall travel period.
Freddie Mac 30-year fixed mortgage rateAs of November 5, 2026, Freddie Mac's Primary Mortgage Market Survey reported the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 7.18%.Freddie Mac — November 5, 2026
Federal Reserve target rangeAs of October 29, 2026, the Federal Open Market Committee's target range for the federal funds rate was 3.75% to 4.00%.Federal Reserve — October 29, 2026
Great Smoky Mountains demand contextAs of August 31, 2026, Great Smoky Mountains National Park had 7,792,597 recreation visits in 2026 year to date.National Park Service — August 31, 2026
Matt's TakeMatt Maloney • The Maloney Team
Buyers are still paying for location, views, and proven rental features, but they are choosing carefully and rewarding well-positioned cabins that show real value.
This week’s Smoky Mountain cabin market was active, but not loose. The strongest listings still lean on the same fundamentals: close-in access, mountain views, turnkey furnishings, and amenity packages that fit the short-term rental model. The sold data show that well-priced cabins can still move, but many took time, and several active listings needed price adjustments before seeing traction. Mortgage rates remain a headwind, with Freddie Mac reporting the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage at 7.18% on November 5, 2026, while the Federal Reserve’s target range stood at 3.75% to 4.00% on October 29, 2026. Sellers may be in a favorable position when a cabin is already updated, income-ready, and priced in line with what buyers can support after financing costs, especially in segments with limited like-for-like competition and strong travel demand tied to the park and nearby attractions.
Smoky Mountains Cabin Market FAQ
What does this week’s Smoky Mountains cabin activity say about buyer demand?
The market still has demand, but buyers are being selective. Larger cabins with pools, theaters, strong views, and close-in access continue to get attention, while some older or higher-priced cabins are still taking price reductions before moving. The closed sales also show that well-positioned cabins can still sell, but not every listing is moving quickly. For buyers, that means there is still opportunity, especially if you are willing to compare amenities, access, and true turn-key condition rather than just chasing the newest listing.
If I am selling a cabin in the Smokies, what should I pay attention to right now?
Pricing discipline matters more than headline features alone. Cabins that are already updated, furnished, and easy to use as a rental tend to hold their value better than properties that need work or sit farther from the main attraction corridors. The active market also shows that many sellers are adjusting asking prices when buyer response is slower than expected. If your cabin has strong access, a useful layout, and guest-ready amenities, that is the best time to present it cleanly and price it with the financing environment in mind.
Which types of cabins seem to be performing best this week?
The strongest patterns this week are clear: larger group cabins, cabins with indoor pools, and properties with mountain views or close Parkway access continue to stand out. Turnkey rentals with good parking, easy access, and multiple entertainment spaces are also showing well across the active and pending sets. Smaller cabins are still selling, but they need to be well maintained and competitively priced to stand out. In short, buyers are rewarding a combination of convenience, guest appeal, and usable amenities, not just square footage alone.
How should I interpret the closed-sale sample for pricing?
The sold data gives a useful snapshot, but it is still a seven-day sample and each cabin has its own pricing story. This week’s closed sales included some properties that sold at list, some below list, and one above list, which tells you the market is still sorting carefully by condition, location, and perceived value. The median closed-sale price was $630,000, with an average closed-sale days on market of 134.9 and an average sale-to-list percentage of 97.3%. That mix suggests buyers will pay for the right property, but they are not paying indiscriminately.
How much weight should I give to the figures and claims in a listing?
Treat each listing as a starting point, not a final verdict. Some active cabins include reported rental revenue or projected income claims, and those are useful for understanding how the seller is positioning the property, but they are not independently verified here. The same caution applies to projections, tax-savings estimates, and occupancy claims. For decision-making, the most reliable approach is to compare location, access, layout, upkeep, and the actual pricing relative to similar cabins rather than relying on the most aggressive marketing language.
Market activity was checked through November 9, 2026. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed; buyers and sellers should verify property details independently.
Black Bear Ridge Pud had 2 active-cabin price changes in the November 2, 2026 to November 8, 2026 window. There were no new listings, pending contracts, or closed sales.
This week's activity in Black Bear Ridge Pud was limited to two active cabins in Sevierville, both with price reductions. One is a 3-bedroom, 3-bath cabin on Black Bear Cub Way with mountain views, multiple decks, a theater room and a game-focused layout; the other is a larger 4-bedroom cabin on High Rock Way with four master suites, mountain-view fireplaces, several decks and resort-style amenities nearby.
Black Bear Ridge Pud Cabin Price and Status Changes
Other verified listing changes detected since the prior weekly snapshot.
Price Change: $769,000 to $749,000 • 3 Beds • 3 Baths • 2,688 SqFt • Black Bear Ridge Pud • 167 days on market • Built 2005
This 3-bedroom, 3-bath cabin was reduced to $749,000 after sitting on the market since late May, so pricing has become the main story here. Its strongest points are the mountain views, three decks, theater room and game-room setup, which should appeal to buyers looking for a vacation-rental style layout.
Price Change: $849,000 to $848,000 • 4 Beds • 5 Baths • 3,000 SqFt • Black Bear Ridge Pud • 184 days on market • Built 2006
This 4-bedroom, 5-bath cabin saw a small price cut to $848,000, and the listing still leans on its larger footprint, four master suites and broad mountain views. The multiple decks, hot tub and on-site amenities give it a more complete resort feel than a basic cabin offering.
Market activity was checked through November 9, 2026. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed; buyers and sellers should verify property details independently.
Bluff Mountain Vistas had 1 new cabin listing, 0 pending or under-contract cabins, and 0 closed sales in the November 2, 2026 to November 8, 2026 window.
The week's activity in Bluff Mountain Vistas was a single new luxury cabin at 2130 Ross Way in Sevierville, listed at $1,999,000. No pending or closed cabins were recorded in the subdivision this week.
New Log Cabins in Bluff Mountain Vistas
New active log cabin listings recorded from November 2, 2026 through November 8, 2026.
3 Beds • 6 Baths • 4,122 SqFt • Bluff Mountain Vistas • 4 days on market • Built 2025
This new $1,999,000 listing stands out for its combination of newer construction, 4,122 square feet, 3 king suites, an indoor pool, and a private pickleball court. The reported rental-revenue projection and the long-range view package may help it appeal to buyers looking for a high-amenity cabin in Bluff Mountain Vistas, but it is still early in the listing lifecycle.
Market activity was checked through November 9, 2026. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed; buyers and sellers should verify property details independently.
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